The 33rd India International Trade Fair will be held at Pragati Maidan from November 14 to 27
This year’s India International Trade Fair will give Delhiites a glimpse into Japan’s exotic culture, unmatched cuisine and famous craft.
Japanese dishes for food lovers
According to an India Trade Promotion Organisation official, Japan will be bringing its famous chefs who will prepare a wide array of Japanese dishes for food connoisseurs.
“The stalls will showcase the aesthetic beauty of Japanese architecture with paper craft and music as other attractions. Japan has been accorded the status of partner country because it is coming with a number of exhibitors and bringing a range of goods.”
“Inclusive growth”
President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 33 edition of the fortnight-long fair. This year, the theme is “Inclusive Growth”. The performance of Central and State ministries, department and private sectors in different fields will be highlighted.
The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma will preside over the inauguration function, which will be held at the exhibition ground’s Hamswadhani Auditorium.
Over 6,000 participants
Countries like Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, and Thailand will be participating. Over 6,000 participants will be taking part in the fair.
Interestingly, South Africa is the “focus country” for the second successive time in the fair.
In the domestic sector, Bihar is the “partner State” and Odisha has been accorded the status of “focus State”.
The fair will be held at Pragati Maidan here from November 14 to 27.
Open to public from November 19
The first five days of the fair have been earmarked for business visitors. The public can visit the fair from November 19 onwards. This year too, it will be supplemented with several ancillary activities such as State Day celebrations, music and dance programmes, etc.
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