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FAIR UPDATE This time around, however, the Fair Sub- Committee has brought in a number of relaxations in the Decoration norms. While carpentry work and the usage of inflammable materials are disallowed, Exhibitors are permitted to use flex posters for the walls of their Stalls, and can also carry pre-assembled props such as stacks, racks, stands, mannequins, LCD monitors, etc. Soft music, too, will be permitted, provided it does not cause disturbance to fellow Exhibitors. Thereafter, the Chairman commenced the Allotment of Stalls for the Menswear segment. He started in the descending order of Stall sizes, from 48 square metres. As the Draw of Lots for the Menswear segment ended, a short break was announced, wherein ample refreshments were served. Post the break, the Drawing of Lots for the Womenswear segment began—it was conducted in the descending order, from 48 square metres. The same procedure was followed during the Allotment for the Kids’-wear segment. The event was indeed planned and executed efficiently, and made for the perfect precursor to the 70th NGF. In summary, the Draw of Lots function for the 70th National Garment Fair panned out successfully, gearing participants up for the big event. APPAREL I February 2020 I 49