India, Jan. 29 -- Haryana's heritage and tourism minister, Dr Arvind Sharma, on Tuesday said that the 16-day-long Surajkund International Aatmanirbhar Craft Festival, starting on January 31, will make a strong impact on the world's cultural and tourism map.

Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, will inaugurate the craft conclave at Surajkund, Faridabad, on January 31, while Union tourism minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and chief minister, Nayab Singh Saini will attend as special guests. The festival will conclude on February 15 and governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh will be the chief guest of the festival's concluding ceremony.

Last year, 635 participants from 44 countries displayed their talent, whereas this year nearly 800 participant...