Blitz Bureau
THE 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF), which concluded at the Bharat Mandapam complex in New Delhi on November 27, is a key platform for small and medium enterprises, non-Government organisations, artisans, and self-help groups to showcase their products and services to the public and the business community.
This year’s fair theme, ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’, highlighted India’s vision for growth and development leading up to the country’s centenary of independence. The fair aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration as India strides toward a more developed and self-reliant future.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the event celebrates India’s diverse culture, trade, and innovation and provides a global platform for business and collaboration. During the opening ceremony on November 14, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Government aims to develop ITPO into a world-class agency that showcases India’s industry and value chain as a single entity.
The minister applauded IITF’s theme, ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’, which envisions a prosperous, self-reliant India by 2047. He emphasised promoting digital transactions at trade events and mentioned plans for kiosk installations to facilitate smooth transactions.
This year’s IITF spanned a massive 107,000 square meters, featuring over 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were Partner States, while Jharkhand was the Focus State.
Participants included representatives from 33 states and UTs, 49 Central ministries, and major private firms. International exhibitors from countries such as China, Egypt, Iran, South Korea, and the UAE added a global dimension to the fair.
