India International Trade Fair begins in New Delhi

The 41st edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) has started at Pragati Maidan in New Delh.. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday inaugurated the fair. The fair will continue till the 27th of this month. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the India International Trade Fair, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, the government has taken several steps to strengthen the country's economy in the last eight years. Goyal said, India has emerged as a bright spot in the world and lead the world in the future. He said, the country is moving towards self-reliance. He underlined the importance of local industries in the development of economic activities.
This year the theme of the trade fair is Vocal For Local, Local to Global. The 14-day mega event assumes a special significance as it coincides with celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. 29 States and Union Territories are participating in the event.  Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra are Partner States while Uttar Pradesh and Kerala are participating as Focus States in the fair. Besides, various Central Ministries, Departments, Commodity Boards and PSUs are participating in this event to showcase their achievements.  12  foreign countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Iran, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, UAE and UK are participating in the fair.