Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry to inaugurate IITF 2022 on November 14, 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The 41st edition of IITF, a magnum of India Trade Promotion Organisation(ITPO) represents India in totality as an ideal destination for numerous business and investment opportunities. This year, the fair assumes a special significance as it coincides with celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’- 75 years of India’s Independence.
Importantly, IITF offers an ideal platform to showcase Indian products under the ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign, and infuse renewed confidence and vigour in the Indian economy.
With nearly 2500 exhibitors from India and abroad, IITF 2022 is being held in a total area of 73,000 sq.mtr. – Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra are Partner States while Uttar Pradesh and Kerala are the Focus States. 29 States & Union Territories and this year Leh Ladakh is participating for the first time.
Overseas participation is from 12 countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Iran, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK.
As in the past, State Day celebrations, seminars and cultural programmes are among the added attractions to the visitors.
Participation of Central Ministries/Commodity Boards/PSUs namely KVIC, Department of Income Tax, DGTS(Customs & Excise), Ministry of Ayush, Security Printing & Minting Corpn. Of India Ltd., National Jute Board, Ministry of Rural Development, RBI, MSME, NHDC, APEDA, LIC, DC Handicraft, Spices Board of India, Ministry of Railways, SBI, TRIFED, will display the achievements of their sectors.
The timings of the fair is 10.00 AM to 7.30 PM from 14th to 26th November, 2022 and 10.00 AM to 4.30 PM on 27th November, 2022. The expected footfall during 14 days shall be 10,00,000 +. The tickets are available both online and offline at selected metro stations. The tickets will not be available from Supreme Court Metro Station.
ITPO has made extensive efforts to improve the overall experience for exhibitors and visitors alike. For instance, ITPO has introduced transparent online system for booking of stalls and other services, online registration for business dignitaries during first five days, mobile application for the fair and LED screens for display of information.
Apart from dedicated post office, banks and ATMs, other facilities include: Media Centre, Protocol, registration for business days (first five days only).
During IITF and other events, ITPO encourages proactive steps by exhibitors to make the venue plastic-free and replacing the same with environment friendly substitutes.