India International Trade Fair Delhi

The India International Trade Fair (IITF) began in 1980 and since then has evolved as major event for the business community. It is a leading event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO). The IITF is held every year at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, from November 14th to 27th. The focus of this years IITF id Indian Handicrafts: The Magic of Gifted Hands, which will focus on handicrafts created by local Indian craftsmen.

The IITF is a major tourist attraction in the city of Delhi and lakhs of people visit this fair every year. This annual event acts as a platform for manufacturers, traders, exporters and importers and displays a wide range of products and services including:

• Automobiles
• Coir Products
• Jute
• Textiles
• Garments
• Household appliances
• Kitchen appliances
• Processed food
• Beverages
• Body care and healthcare Products
• Furniture
• Toys

This year will mark the 31st year of the IITF and as always will have B2B (Business to business) and B2C (Business to consumer) components. The fair presents an interesting range; right from local artisans to MNC’s, covering diverse sectors, primarily in the consumer goods category. The IITF is one of the largest trade fairs in the world, in terms of exhibitors and visitor participation and has evolved as an iconic national event. The unique aspect of the IITF is the participation of almost all states and union territories of India, apart from domestic and foreign companies.

The IITF, offers participants from different segments of the industry adequate visibility for their products and services among fair visitors with demarked halls representing different sectors. Through its special display section of techmart, representing products and technologies of small and medium enterprises, Saras, highlighting tribal and rural handicrafts, good living, focus on products and goods relevant to daily living, ensuring a distinct visibility for generic product categories.

Highlights of India International Trade Fair 2011

• Environmental friendly fair
• Food kiosks
• Cultural Programme
• Indian Handicrafts- The Magic of Gifted Hands
• No plastic bags
• Seminars and conferences
• No smoking zone

Location of Stalls at IITF

Here is a table displaying the location of various stalls at the IITF:

Hall Nos	Proposed Products Profile
1 (Foyer)	Theme: "Indian Handicrafts- The Magic of Gifted Hands ".
1 (Front)	Textiles, Jute, Coir, Leather Goods, Footwear and Travel Goods.
1 (Rear)	Home and Kitchen Appliances, Physical fitness, Stationery, Kids items and Toys.
Hall -2	Chhattisgarh State
Hall - 3 & 4	Processed food and Agro products.
Hall - 5	BUILDTECH by HUDCO (Innovative and low cost building technique)
Hall - 6 (Lower Level)	SAARC countries, Government Departments.
Hall -6 (Upper Level)	State Government of Uttarakhand
Hall-7(A,B,C)	Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises.
Hall -7 D	Department of Social Justice
Hall-7 E	Ministry of Water Resources
Hall-7 (F,G,H)	Rural Arts and Crafts by CAPART
Hall - 8,9,10 & 11B	Cosmetics and health care products
Hall – 11A	International Exposition of Indian Handicrafts
Hall - 12	Service Sector, Bank, Insurance, Financial Services
Hall - 12A	Consumer Electronics and home décor.
Hall-14	TECHMART Exhibition by National Small Industries Corporation
Hall- 15	Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
Hall - 18(Lower Level)	Foreign Countries Government Departments and Ministries.
Hall -18 (Upper Level)	Foreign Countries and Government Departments
Open Area Outside Hall No.19(For display only)	Thematic display - "Indian Handicrafts - The Magic of Gifted Hands"

Last Updated on 11/11/2011