T-Works to host 'Maker Faire' in Hyderabad

: T-Works, a Hardware prototyping centre promoted by the Telangana Government will host the city's first and the country's largest 'Maker Faire' from November 9 to 11 here, a top company official said Friday.

According to an official release, Maker Faire, started over a decade ago in the USA, is a celebration of invention, creativity and curiosity, showcasing the best of the global 'Maker Movement'.

"The three-day event is an attempt to make Hyderabad the hub for maker movement as well.

The Hyderabad edition of Maker Faire is the largest in India.

Though couple of smaller versions held before, this is the first time the large version of Maker Faire is happening in India at Hyderabad," Sujai Karampuri, CEO of T-Works said.

Last year, as many as 191 Maker Faires were held in 38 countries, attracting 1.4 million people, the release said.