New Delhi: The India International Trade Fair (IITF) began its 41st edition at Pragati Maidan on Monday. The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) an arm of the commerce ministry organises the annual event in the capital city to promote businesses from across the globe.
The fair was held for the first time in 1979. It was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 14-day fair will witness around 2,500 domestic and foreign exhibitors from several countries, including the UK and the UAE showcasing their products.
The businesses ranging from electronics, pharmaceutical products, engineering goods, textiles, and household appliances will showcase a wide range of products and services.
The trade fair will continue till November 27.
From Timing To Facilities, Everything About IITF 2022
Timings: You can visit the fair between 10 am to 7:30 pm. However, the fair will wrap up by 4:30 pm on its last day.
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Theme: This year’s theme for India International Trade Fair is ‘Vocal for Local, Local to Global.’
Dates for visits
For business: November 14 to November 18.
For general public: November 19 to November 27.
International Trade Fair Ticket Price And Availability
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will be selling IITF entry tickets for `business days and `general public days`. The IITF entry tickets will be available at only 67 selected Metro stations.
The prices start from Rs 80 to Rs 500 for adults and Rs 40 to Rs 200 for children. Free entry for senior citizens and specially-abled.
Registration process: In order to register for the fair, users can visit www.indiatradefair.com, which is the official ITPO website. You can also visit the online booking portal, domesticbooking.indiatradefair.com.
Facilities: Information booths across the complex are available that will provide you with information about anything. Wheelchair-friendly areas are also available to make stalls accessible via ramps
Food stalls have a variety of cuisines from different countries and also from India.
In a press release, the DMRC said additional ticketing booths, guards, officers, and staff would be placed at the Supreme Court Metro station and other stations as needed to handle the rush during the Trade Fair.
(With inputs from agencies)