Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is organizing the 36^th edition of its annual mega event “India International Trade Fair” (IITF) in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from November 14 – 27, 2016. The IITF has showcased India’s industrial strengths and manufacturing capabilities. With the “Make in India” initiative of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the IITF is a platform for projecting the country as a destination for trade and investment with investment friendly environment and is a high potential market of over one billion consumers.

2.IITF is the largest integrated trade fair with B2B and B2C components and has emerged as the largest trade fair in the Indian sub-continent. It is an effective showcase displaying achievements and technological advancements of India in a wide range of products and services.

3. The first 5 days (November 14 – 18, 2016) af the Fair are exclusively earmarked for business visitors. The Fair is open to general public form November 19 – 27, 2016.

4. There is a large presence of Indian and overseas companies displaying their product and services in the event. The theme of IITF 2016 ‘DIGITAL INDIA”, an initiative of the Government of India with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The programme is focusing on improving the enabling infrastructure as well as increasing internet connectivity.

5. The last edition of the Fair witnessed a huge turnover of business visitors, both domestic and international. IITF was visited by 52 foreign trade delegations from over 45 countries across the globe. The visitors profile covers leaders of trade and industry, foreign dignitaries, decision makers, policy makers and opinion makers.

6. An International Business Lounge will be set up at Gate No. 1 to facilitate the visit of international business visitors.

7. I shall be grateful if the above information is kindly disseminated and circulated to all members of your esteemed organization to enable them to participate in the 36^th Edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF). This will enable the ITPO to plan the visit of foreign trade delegations and visitors in order to ensure optimum results during the mega event.

8. More details on the event are available at website www.iitf.in.Details of visiting delegations/buyers/businessmen may please be sent to Shri Jayanta Das, General Manager, Tel: +91-11-23378929, E-mail: jd@itpo.gov.in, Mrs. Hema Maity, Dy. General Manager, Tel: +91-11-23371819, Fax: +91-11-23371492, E-mail: hemamity@itpo.gov.in, or Mrs. Yash Phukela, Manager, E-mail: yashphukela@itpo.gov.in .

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