The 45th India International Trade Fair will be inaugurated Friday and run from Nov 14 to 27. New Delhi: The trade fair is back, and a day at Bharat Mandapam could take you from regional craft stalls and spice counters to pavilions featuring exhibitors from Ghana, Thailand and Nepal.
More than 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad will occupy 17 halls spread over more than 1 lakh sqm. The fair opens to the general public on Nov 19 and will continue till Nov 27. The fair will bring together 32 states and Union territories and 51 central ministries, govt departments, public sector undertakings and public sector banks. Hall 1 will house the international pavilions, with exhibitors from 11 countries, including Ghana, Nepal, Thailand and UAE. The partner and focus states will be in Halls 2 to 5 alongside central ministries, PSUs and public sector banks. Shoppers can head to Halls 8 to 14 for textiles, spices, handicrafts, electronics, furniture and jewellery. The Hall of Inspiration will showcase about 600 startups from deep tech to agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare, and edtech, and we hope it will inspire the youth of India. The startups will be in Hall 14, where young enterprises can meet potential buyers and explore new markets. At the One District One Product pavilion, 21 states will showcase the crafts, foods and other products their districts are known for. Families can try Playverse@Mandapam, an interactive digital experience, while more than 90 food outlets will serve Indian and international cuisines.
Our effort is to make the fair a reflection of the policy changes and new developments in the country and in the states, where visitors can see the vibrancy and transformation taking place in India while also experiencing our unmatched cultural, culinary, and linguistic diversity,” said Jawed Ashraf, chairman of ITPO. Organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), this year’s edition is themed ‘vikas aur virasat’ (development and heritage). The first five days are reserved for business visitors. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are the partner states, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal are the focus states. Their displays will range from regional products and traditional crafts to tourism and development initiatives. “IITF is a platform that celebrates the progress, diversity, and heritage of India, and this year’s theme captures exactly that. “This year, we have placed a particular focus on the youth. The ODOP pavilion will bring district-level craft, cuisine, and culture to a national platform,” he added. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines
ITPO said nearly 18 lakh people visited last year and more are expected this time. The cultural programme will stretch across seven venues, with 87 performances, recitals and shows. Performances by 19 states and organisations will be free with fair entry.
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