To promote handicraft items, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will establish 160 stalls for their display and sale at its stations, in association with the ministry of Textiles. The high-quality stalls will be constructed by DMRC and will be installed

 at existing and forthcoming Metro stations in a synchronized manner starting from October.

The Ministry had desired this to boost handicraft and handloom products, as the shops will be situated at high-visibility locations where footfall is high and the entire range of products can be exhibited through the Metro network.

Rita Menon, Union textiles Secretary met Mr. E Sreedharan, DMRC’s MD on Thursday and gave him a cheque of Rs 5 crore as the first installment for setting up the stalls. Another Rs 5 crore will be paid by the ministry later on, while DMRC will provide the space needed and maintain the stalls.

Two stalls will be established at every selected Metro station. Handicrafts and textiles, local food items will also be sold at these stalls, which will provide a merchandising platform to wholesalers and retailers.