Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (above) and deputy CM Manish Sisodia during the inauguration of the Delhi Pavilion at the 35th India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan on Saturday. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar, PTI)
The country’s largest trade fair started on Saturday at Pragati Maidan where as many as 7,000 companies from different countries, including China and Pakistan, are showcasing their products.
Inaugurating the 35th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF), President Pranab Mukherjee said the fair is an ideal platform for the global fraternity which has a shared interest in trade relations to enhance peace and prosperity.
“Make in India” is the theme of the annual flagship event of the India Trade Promotion Organisation.
Extending India’s global appeal for investment in diverse sectors, smart cities, Digital India, model villages, Clean Ganga Mission and Jan Dhan Yojana are depicted in the central and state pavilions.
The fair would also provide a platform to SME exporters, entrepreneurs and investors. Goa and Jharkhand are partner states and the “focus state” is Madhya Pradesh.
Besides domestic companies, firms from countries including, Afghanistan, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and the UAE would showcase their products in the fair.
Congestion is expected on and around Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road and Purana Qila Road because of the trade fair rush, the Delhi traffic police said.
“People who are not coming to the trade fair are requested to take alternative routes to avoid getting caught in jams in the area. No vehicles will be allowed to be parked anywhere on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg. Visitors will also not be allowed to park on Sher Shah Road, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Dass Road and Tilak Marg,” the advisory issued by the traffic police read.
Vehicles found parked on these roads will be towed and violators will be fined '600 (excluding towing charges) for improper parking and disobedience of lawful instructions.
The U-turns on Mathura Road, on all cuts from W-point and T-point with Subramania Bharti Marg will also be prohibited on these days. Right turn from Mathura Road to Purana Qila will be closed.
First five days have been reserved for business visitors and then it would be open to the public from November 19 till November 27.
The ticket rates on public days are Rs 30 and Rs 50 for weekends or holidays. One can also purchase tickets online for business days.
