February 2020 Issue Apparel February 2020 issue | Page 56

FAIR UPDATE
PICKING THROUGH THE LOT!
As the 70th National Garment Fair (NGF) came close at heels, those from the Apparel Industry
got together to partake in the Draw of Lots, which was held on January 3, 2020.
The 70th NGF is being held on January 29 and
30, 2020, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE
Complex, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400063.
As is the case with every edition, the Fair Sub-
Committee of CMAI is working hard to ensure
that it comes to fruition.
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February 2020
The Draw of Lots was held at the Textile
Committee Auditorium, P Balu Road, Prabhadevi,
on January 3, 2020, at 2.00 PM. Upon arriving,
Exhibitors were given the Proposed Floor Plan
and a Circular containing a set of Rules to be
observed during the Fair.
Mr Rohit Munjal, Chairman, Fair Sub-
Committee, started the event with an introductory
address. He requested everyone to follow the
Check-In and Check-Out Procedure to avoid
on-ground rush (the Check-In Date for Stalls
measuring 40, 42, and 48 square metres was
January 27, 2020, starting from 4:00 PM; and
those of other sizes was January 28, 2020,
starting from 10:00 AM.)
Members were also requested to diligently
adhere to the Dos and Don’ts of the Fair, some
of which include: no person below the age of
18 years would be permitted to enter the Fair
area; the usage of flood and halogen lights would
not be allowed; and exhibitors can appoint only
Licensed Electrical Contractors to carry out
electrical work for their respective Stalls.