Lucknow: Continuing its tradition from previous years, the Hindustan Handicraft Festival will once again be organized this year under the joint aegis of Maa Gayatri Jan Seva Sansthan and Nishu Welfare Foundation. The event will take place from November 12 to December 8, 2025, at Smriti Upvan, Manyavar Kanshiram Cultural Site, Ashiana, Lucknow.
The announcement was made at a press conference held at Mayur Residency, Faridinagar, Indira Nagar. Chief organizers Arun Pratap Singh and Gunjan Verma addressed the media, highlighting the preparations and objectives of the festival. They noted that the event will serve as a strong platform for handicraft artisans, the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, and the promotion of Indian culture. Artisans from nearly all states of the country, along with participants from various districts of Uttar Pradesh, will showcase their products.
Organizers Vinay Dubey and Ranveer Singh informed that artisans from 27 states will participate, while the venue will also feature domestic and international amusement rides and entertainment options. As in previous years, 40 stalls will be provided free of cost to economically weaker artisans, giving them an opportunity to exhibit their products and move towards self-reliance.
On the cultural front, coordinators Hemu Chaurasia, Monalisa, and Roli Jaiswal shared that a grand cultural and literary stage will be set up, offering artists a platform to perform free of charge. Celebrity performers will make appearances daily, and distinguished lawyers, doctors, social workers, entrepreneurs, and public representatives will also be felicitated during the festival.
This year’s festival will carry the theme “Tiranga” (Tricolor), dedicated to the nation and aimed at invoking patriotic spirit.
The press conference was attended by Arun Pratap Singh, Gunjan Verma, Vinay Dubey, Ranveer Singh, Hemu Chaurasia, Monalisa, Roli Jaiswal, convener Manoj Singh Chauhan, Roli Singh, Neelam Srivastava, Sarupa Tiwari, and several other dignitaries.
