The 20th National Industrial Expo is going to be held from April 22 to 26 at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu.

The event, which will be organised by the Cottage and Small Industries Development Board (CSIDB), aims to promote micro, cottage and small industries in the country.

Micro entrepreneurs from all 75 districts are scheduled to take part in the five-day show with their locally produced goods.

The expo will feature 186 stalls with more than a hundred thousand people expected to visit.

The organiser will also give away 15 Excellent Entrepreneurship Awards to the best exhibitors.

The fair will display products such as traditional handicraft products, wooden, metal and stone artworks, handmade paper, pashmina, agro and forest-based products, herbal products and goods. nepalnews.com Apr 20 09