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Furnex Nepal 2016: Self-Reliance in Furniture in next 5 years

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Furnex Nepal 2016: Self-Reliance in Furniture in next 5 years
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December 4: The 4th furniture and furnishing expo 'Furnex Nepal 2016" organised by Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association (NFFA) has started at Bhrikutimandap from December 2. Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and Pashupati Murarka, President of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) jointly inaugurated the expo.

On the occasion, President Shrestha suggested the organisers to include furniture repairing tools, equipments and materials along with the merchandise. He said that the chamber is always ready to solve the problems faced by furniture industries regarding labour, electricity and policies.

Similarly, FNCCI President Murarka said that the furniture expo in its fourth edition has excelled the industry and the FNCCI is there to provide any kind of support to the industry.

According to Kabindra Joshi, President of NFFA, rapid urbanisation and changed lifestyle of people has expanded the areas of the furniture industry. Similarly, Surendra Kumar Sharada, Chairman of Nepal Federation of Furniture and Furnishing Entrepreneurs (NFFFE) said given that labour, policies and electricity problems solved, Nepal can be self-reliant in furniture within 3 to 5 year.

The first day of the expo saw a significant number of visitors. There were altogether 67 stalls including big and small.  Among the total stalls, 37 are showcasing local products while 30 stalls are displaying international products.  The expo is showcasing various furniture and furnishing products for homes and offices. Moreover, the expo is also providing Vastu consultations to the visitors.

Shaan Furniture Udhyog is the title sponsor while Yeti Flooring and Gem Flooring are the main sponsors of the expo. The expo is also conducting Interior Designing Competition (IDC-2016) among the students of interior designing. 

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