The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) concluded November 27 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, drawing 18 lakh visitors under "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat." Awards honored top states (Rajasthan gold), ministries (MoD gold), foreign pavilions (Thailand gold), and PSUs across categories.
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), ended triumphantly on November 27 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. Spanning November 14-27, the event showcased India's innovation, sustainability, and diversity with over 3,500 exhibitors from 12 nations and states like UP, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar (partners) and Jharkhand (focus). ITPO MD Dr. Neeraj Kharwal hailed it as a platform reflecting "resilience, creativity, and vast potential," fostering B2B deals and cultural unity.
A glittering award ceremony capped the fair, recognizing excellence in displays amid last-day shopping frenzy.
State & UT Stars:
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Partner States: Rajasthan (gold), Bihar (silver), UP (bronze), Maharashtra (special).
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Focus State: Jharkhand gold.
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States/UTs: Odisha gold, MP silver, Puducherry bronze.
Ministry & PSU Powerhouses:
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Ministries: MoD gold, MoM silver, MoR bronze.
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PSUs/PSBs: AAI gold, NeGD silver, FCI bronze.
Global & Thematic Gems:
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Foreign Pavilions: Thailand gold, Iran silver, UAE bronze.
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Thematic: Meghalaya gold, Kerala silver.
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Swachh: Haryana gold, Punjab silver.
With record footfall and business leads, IITF reinforced Viksit Bharat goals.
Sources: Adda247, Tribune India, News on AIR, PIB