45th International Trade Fair kicks off at Bharat Mandapam today
The 45th India International Trade Fair is being held at Bharat Mandapam from November 13 to 27. Over 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad will participate in the fair, themed 'Growth and Heritage'.
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November 13, New Delhi: The 45th India International Trade Fair is set to begin today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the fair. Padma Shri awardee Guru Madhavi Mudgal and her group will perform an Odissi dance at the inauguration ceremony.
More than 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad are participating in this fair. The theme of the fair, which runs from November 13 to 27, is 'Growth and Heritage', reflecting the unique convergence of modern India's technological progress and rich cultural heritage. Pavilions from various states of the country, glimpses of government schemes, products from the MSME sector, and traditional handicrafts will be the main attractions of the fair.
Adequate arrangements have been made for the convenience and security of visitors to the fair. Special arrangements for crowd management and easy entry have been made in coordination with the Delhi Police and administration. The first six days of the fair, from November 13 to 18, will be reserved exclusively for trade visitors, while the general public can enjoy the fair from November 19 to 27. Tickets are being sold online on the ITPB's official portal and the Delhi Metro's DMRCA app for the convenience of visitors.
Special attention has been given to the youth at this year's fair. Around 600 startups will showcase their products at the 'Hall of Inspiration', ranging from deep tech to agricultural technology, drones, space, healthcare, and educational technology. The 'ODOP' mandap will provide an international platform for district-level crafts, food, and culture.
Under international participation, pavilions from 11 countries will be present. Exhibitors from Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, China, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh will be included. This year, Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have been designated as partner states, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand, and West Bengal will participate as 'Focus States'.
(Photo Source: @DoC_GoI)
(Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
Source: Prasar Bharati (PB-SHABD)
Machine-translated from the official release
