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{{Infobox recurring event |
|name= Numaish
|motto=
|logo=
|image= Ajanta gate, Numaish.jpg
|caption= Ajanta Gate
|location= [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], [[India]]
|years_active= 1938 – present
|dates= 1 January - 15 February
|genre= [[State fair]]

}}
'''Numaish Masnuāt-e-Mulki''' or '''Numaish''' for 2021 has been officially cancelled due to Covid 19 by Telangana Government. It is also known as '''Exhibition''' is an annual [[Fair|consumer exhibition]] held in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Exhibition named ‘Numaish’ at last|url= http://www.siasat.com/english/news/exhibition-named-%E2%80%98numaish%E2%80%99-last|newspaper= The Siasat is a Daily|access-date=6 February 2012}}</ref> The exhibition has remained the only event of its kind in the world to be organised at a stretch for a 46-day period at its {{convert|23|acre|m2|adj=on}} permanent venue in [[Nampally, Hyderabad|Nampally]].<ref>{{cite news |title= ndustrial expo in Jan in Hyderabad|url= http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2003/12/30/stories/2003123002510500.htm|newspaper= The Hindu|access-date=6 February 2012}}</ref> It features joy rides, eateries and other entertainment options for the visitors.<ref name="Hyderabad Government and Administration">{{cite web| url=http://www.hyd.co.in/category/attractions/| title=Hyderabad Government and Administration| access-date=20 August 2011}}</ref>

==History==
''Numaish Masnuāt-e-Mulki'' meaning ''Exhibition of the Local Products'', was started in 1938 by a group of graduates of [[Osmania University]] to showcase local products. It was the reign of the Last [[Nizam]] of [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]]. From a mere 100 stalls in 1938 started at the [[Public Gardens, Hyderabad|Public Gardens]], the venue has been shifted to the Exhibition Grounds, near [[Nampally Railway Station]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/30/stories/2003123010140300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040119095418/http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/30/stories/2003123010140300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=19 January 2004 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Industrial exhibition to open on January 1 | date=30 December 2003}}</ref> The original name was changed to All India Industrial Exhibition, and was renamed to its original name, the ''Numaish'' in 2009.

==Exhibition==
[[File:Numaish.jpg|thumb|Shops at Numaish]]
[[File:Rides Numaish.jpg|thumb|Rides at Numaish]]
[[File:Toy train, Numaish.jpg|thumb|Toy train]]
The exhibition features dry fruits and handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir to handmade garments from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, handicraft items from all over India and electronic goods of the best brands in the country. There are special stalls organized by different ladies groups, convicts and much more.<ref>http://www.indianmuslims.info/news/2008/jan/06/hyderabads_numaish_has_something_everyone.html</ref>
The exhibition also featured [[carpets]] of [[Iran]] and some stalls from [[Pakistan]] till 2011. But due to diplomatic reasons they will not be available from 2012.<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-30/hyderabad/30572566_1_numaish-vehicle-parking-parking-problems | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130307234704/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-30/hyderabad/30572566_1_numaish-vehicle-parking-parking-problems | url-status=dead | archive-date=7 March 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Numaish parking plans in place | date=30 December 2011}}</ref> The [[Hyderabadi haleem]] is sold by Hyderabadi restaurant Pista House at the exhibition.

There are three entry points: Gate No. 1 (Gandhi Bhavan Gate), Gate No. 2 (Ajanta Gate), Gate No.3 (Goshamahal Gate). The Ajanta Gate is the main entrance and the biggest.

Numaish 2020, This year is an Amazing historical year for securing Trademark License Numaish® after 80 years of successful existence of the event held at Hyderabad, India.

==Entry and Car parking==
For entry to the exhibition, INR30 is charged per head.

From 2012, car parking is provided with fixed Rs 50 as fee for four-wheelers and Rs 20 for two-wheelers. Besides, there is a lot of parking space inside the exhibition grounds. Vehicles are allowed entry till 4 pm. Another official parking space has been identified on the premises of Government Junior College, [[Nampally, Hyderabad|Nampally]] (opposite [[Gandhi Bhavan]])<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
Still there are incidents of duping people in name of car parking. The miscreants who have leased out the open grounds near the exhibition charge Rs 50 for a four-wheeler and Rs 20 for a two-wheeler.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article2795302.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=‘Open loot' at Numaish | date=12 January 2012}}</ref>

==Surveillance==
25 CCTVs, a three-tier security system has been put in place while door-frame-metal detectors have been installed at the three entry locations. Apart from these, watch and ward are on duty till 9 pm everyday during the exhibition. Live video streaming of the Numaish with the help of two tilt and zoom cameras is posted on the internet. From 2012, [[Geographical Information System]] (GIS) has been used to allot the stalls based on the availability of the space in the grounds.

== Revenue ==

In 2011, about 21 lakh people visited the exhibition and the society collected a revenue of Rs 13 crore.<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>

==Cultural Programs==
Several cultural programs are conducted in the Exhibition Club during the 46-day period that include classical and popular musical concerts, magic shows, [[mushaira]] (poetry) etc. In recent times Bollywood and Tollywood artists have also performed during the Numaish.

The 75th edition of the Numaish inaugurated on 1/1/2015 saw many special programs in Telugu and Urdu including performances by Tollywood artists as well as special Ghazal programs and Comedy programs that have been attended in large numbers by visitors. The newly renovated club hall was the venue for a special tribute to Legendary poets of Urdu performed by top ghazal singers of Hyderabad. This was a rare occasion where so many well known ghazal singers got together and performed on the same stage. Some of the poets whose ghazals were presented are [[Ghalib]], Iqbal, Mir Taqi Mir, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Ibn-E-Insha and more.

Games will be available from 6pm onwards.

The Legendary Indian Artist, Padma Bhushan Awardee S.P. Balasubramanium was felicitated by the Exhibition Society on 8 February 2015 in a Grand Program arranged by the Society's Club and Reception Sub-Committee. The President of the society, Eatala Rajender, Telangana Minister for Finance, did the honors along with the other office bearers of the society. S.P Balasubramanium spoke and praised the services being rendered by the Exhibition Society. He also performed a few of his numbers along with a number of other Telugu Film Industry singers who came and performed as a tribute to Balu Sir (as he's fondly addressed).

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Trade fairs in India]]
[[Category:Events in Hyderabad]]
[[Category:Culture of Telangana]]
[[Category:Winter events in India]]

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