Curtains Drawn on 43rd Edition of India International Trade Fair

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 28th Nov. The historic 43rd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) concluded on November 27, 2024, marking the end of an exciting and productive event. More than one million visitors attended the fair, according to Shri Premjit Lal, Executive Director of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). He highlighted the significant business opportunities generated during the event and praised the extensive media coverage across both print and social media platforms.

Award Winners Recognized for Excellence

The IITF 2024 saw several states, foreign pavilions, and organizations being honored for their contributions. In the States and Union Territories category, Puducherry clinched the Gold Medal, while Meghalaya and Karnataka received Silver and Bronze, respectively. Special Appreciation Certificates were awarded to Punjab, West Bengal, and Tripura.

For Thematic Presentation by States, Madhya Pradesh bagged the Gold, Odisha received the Silver, and Assam won the Bronze. Special Commendations went to Maharashtra, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu.

The fair also placed a strong emphasis on cleanliness, celebrating the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. In recognition of this, the Swachh Pavilion awards were given to Goa (Gold), Kerala (Silver), Haryana (Bronze), with Uttarakhand and Gujarat receiving Commendations.

International Participation Shines

In the Foreign Pavilions category, the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia took home the Gold Medal, while Egypt (Milano Bazar) earned Silver, and Turkey (Tillo Hediyelik Eşya Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Şirketi) and Thailand (Thai SMEs Exporter Association) secured Bronze.

Excellence in Public and Private Sector

In the Ministries, PSUs, and Public Sector Banks category, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) won the Gold Medal, Punjab National Bank (PNB) took Silver, and State Bank of India (SBI) received the Bronze. Special Appreciation Certificates were presented to Coal India Limited and Central Bank of India.

For the Empowering India category, the Ministry of Rural Development (SARAS) won Gold, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) earned Silver, and the Ministry of MSME along with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj took Bronze. Special Commendations were awarded to Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute for Persons with Physical Disability and DPIIT.

In the Private Sector category, Jina Ranjit and Sons LLP won Gold, The Supreme Industries Limited (Supreme Furniture) earned Silver, and Ananda Dairy Limited secured Bronze. Special Commendations were given to Mittal Electronics (Sujata), Hamdard Foods India, and Romana Herbal Care Pvt. Ltd. (Rosa, Hychating Mist).

Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks

Shri Premjit Lal congratulated all the award winners and appreciated the participants and visitors for their unwavering support. He also extended gratitude to Delhi Police and other law enforcement agencies for ensuring the event ran smoothly without incidents.

The 43rd IITF concluded on a positive note, having provided a platform for diverse sectors to showcase their innovations and build new business opportunities.