Event Details

Navratri Hastkala Utsav-GMDC

(1) Artisans allotted a stall through the online draw must pay the stall fee online within the stipulated timeframe using the link provided in the mobile application. Requests regarding stall allocation for this fair will not be entertained for artisans who fail to deposit the fee online within the deadline. (2) If an artisan or family has submitted multiple applications or been allotted multiple stalls, the fee for only one stall is to be paid. In cases where more than one stall has been allotted to a family, only one stall will be retained, and the other(s) will be cancelled; the fee for the cancelled stall(s) will not be refunded. (3) Awardee artisans and artisans practicing vanishing art forms who have been allotted a stall must submit an undertaking regarding the provision of the stall free of charge. (4) Artisans dealing in crafts other than the recognized categories or those not stocking items corresponding to their specific craft will not be considered. A list of the 62 recognized crafts is available on the website: craftofgujarat.gujarat.gov.in. (5) Artisans must stock items corresponding to the craft specified on their ID card and must not bring ready-made goods. Strict action will be taken by the Indext-C office if artisans are found selling ready-made items. (6) The stall fee is Rs. 300/- per day plus 18% GST (Rs. 54), making the total fee Rs. 354/-. (7) Once the fee is paid, an artisan cannot cancel their stall. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from participating in any fairs organized over the next three months. (8) The artisan to whom the stall is allotted must be personally present. (9) Artisans who have paid the stall fee must mandatorily arrive at the fair venue with their merchandise by 12:00 PM on October 10, 2026 (one day prior to the event). (10) All artisans are required to maintain a bill book during the fair. (11) If an artisan needs to cancel their stall after paying the fee due to unavoidable circumstances, they must inform this office via email at Indextc@gmail.com (stating the reason for cancellation) and by phone at 9978407213 before the fair begins. In such cases, the stall fee will not be refunded. Please take note of this. (12) Artisans who cancel their stall within the two days preceding the start of the fair will be barred from participating in the next fair, subject to the decision made by Indext-C. Please take special note of this. (13) If any difficulties arise during the online application process, please contact 9978407213 during office hours.