Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on November 13.
The fair will bring together participants from 32 states and union territories, 51 central ministries, government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and public sector banks, along with participants from 11 countries. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh are the ‘partner states,’ while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand, and West Bengal are the focus states.
Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), this fair will be held from November 14 to 27 under the theme ‘Vikas aur Virasat’. It will feature over 3,500 exhibitors across 17 halls and an exhibition area spanning more than 100,000 square meters. The inaugural ceremony will feature an Odissi dance performance by Padma Shri awardee Guru Madhavi Mudgal and her group.
The Hall of Inspiration will showcase around 600 start-ups across sectors such as deep-tech, agri-tech, drones, healthcare, space and education technology, while the ODOP Pavilion will feature products and crafts from 21 States. International pavilions will host exhibitors from 11 countries, including Thailand, Iran, Nepal, the UAE, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
This fair will feature over 90 food outlets across seven different locations, along with 87 cultural performances, including artists such as Salim-Sulaiman, Hariharan, and Prithvi Gandharva. To foster global business collaboration, ITPO is providing opportunities for Indian startups to participate in international platforms such as ‘VivaTech’ in Paris and the ‘Singapore FinTech Festival’.
The fair will reserve November 14–18 for business visitors and open to the general public from November 19 to 27. Timings will be 10 am to 7.30 pm, with entry until 5.30 pm. Tickets will be available online, through the IITF mobile app and at 55 Metro stations. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities will get free entry on general days with valid government-issued ID.
The annual trade fair provides a platform for businesses, MSMEs, startups and artisans to showcase their products, connect with buyers and explore domestic and international business opportunities.
(PIB)
