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40th edition of International Trade Fair kicks off in New Delhi
1 / 10The 40th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) kicked off at the redeveloped parts of the ‘New Exhibition Complex' of Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday.
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2 / 10Held on a total area of 70,000 sqm, almost three times the space used in 2019, the fair welcomes 3,000 exhibitors from India and abroad.
3 / 10The fair was inaugurated by Piyush Goyal, who said that IITF has returned after a one-year gap in its 40th edition, powered by ‘Aatmanirbharta’ & ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
4 / 10Inside the new complex on Sunday, stalls were being set up by traders at revamped exhibition halls 2, 3, 4 and 5. They said there is more walking space for visitors as the hall is bigger.
5 / 10Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inaugurated the Delhi Pavilion, which reflects the revamped Chandni Chowk. (Twitter/ManishSisodia)
6 / 10On Monday,Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also visited the fair and inaugurated the 33rd edition of “Hunar Haat” in New Delhi today. He said that during the Corona crisis, indigenous production capacity fulfilled the domestic needs and became “safety cover” for Indian economy during the global recession.
7 / 10More than 550 artisans and craftsmen from more than 30 States/UTs are participating in the “Hunar Haat”, being organised at Hall No 3, Pragati Maidan from 14th to 27th November 2021.
8 / 10Till November 18, the fair is intended to attract ‘business visitors’, with a charge of Rs 500 per person, after which, it will be open to the general public at a nominal entrance fee. Tickets are available online as well as at 65 Delhi Metro stations.
9 / 10The fair was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.
10 / 10The fair will display a range of products, from fabric to handicrafts.
