Updated. Nov. 27, 2023. 8.43 PM.
The 42nd India International Trade Fair concluded in New Delhi today. Over 10 lakh domestic and foreign visitors and businesspersons participated in this 14-day fair. The theme of the fair this year was based on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Bihar and Kerala were the partner states of the fair and Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh were the focus states.
On the last day of the trade fair there was a lot of enthusiasm among the people. Due to huge discounts on products, people purchased the products in large numbers, especially on the foreign stalls. This time, Khadi India, Saras Livelihood Fair, GI Pavilion, and colorful lamps of Turkey attracted people to the fair. People also showed their interest in the handloom products of Bihar and Kerala.
Spread over 17 halls, the fair also had pavilions of several government ministries and organizations. From these pavilions, people got information about major schemes and policies of the government. Visitors availed free health check-ups at the Health Ministry pavilion and also enjoyed a virtual tour of the mining at the pavilion set up by the Ministry of coal.
Thirteen countries including Oman, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey brought their unique products to this fair. This time people from India and abroad had reached Pragati Maidan to see Bharat Mandapam also, where India successfully hosted the G20 summit.