44th India International Trade Fair (NOVEMBER 14-27, 2025)
Partner States : Bihar,Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh Focus State: Jharkhand Theme : “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat” IITF’2025 – A spotlight on “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat”
Ek Bharat : Shrestha Bharat ensures the collaborative efforts towards development and recognition of the spirit of unity in diversity
44th India International Trade Fair
(NOVEMBER 14-27, 2025)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Partner States : Bihar,Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
Focus State: Jharkhand
Theme : “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat”
IITF’2025 –
A spotlight on “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat”
India is a unique nation, whose fabric has been woven by diverse linguistic cultural and religious threads, held together into a composite national identity by a rich history of cultural evolution, coupled with a freedom struggle that was built around the tenets of non-violence and justice. Emerging as a global leader, India has been reforming, performing and transforming. Its unity has been a source of strength and resilience for the country, fostering a harmony and achieving excellence in diverse fields. With the collective vision to celebrate the ‘Unity in Diversity’ of India and to ignite the sense of togetherness among the diverse set of communities, religions and ethnicities. This year, ‘Ek Bharat: Shrestha Bharat’ is the theme of India International Trade Fair. It was announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on 31 October,2015 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The idea of a sustained and structured cultural connect between people of different regions was mooted by Prime Minister during ‘Rashtriya Ekta Divas’.
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‘Ek Bharat : Shrestha Bharat ensures the collaborative efforts towards development and recognition of the spirit of unity in diversity, which stands out as a tall flame of nationhood that needs to be nourished and cherished into the future.
IITF features a rich legacy of 43 years, a huge milestone in itself. This comprehensive magnum opus of India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) is a powerful reflection of new India. The Fair is a manifestation of undying spirit and commitment of business fraternity to achieve excellence. It is an ideal platform to understand India’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) ecosystem- blending policy, partnerships, and performance with global outlook. IITF has grown by leaps and bounds in the recent years and has become the ultimate destination for global vendors and sourcing professionals. It is unique destination to visits country’s rich past and thriving present. It reflects globally confident, technological advanced and economically resilient country.
This edition of IITF gives a glimpse of India’s strength especially when the country is excelling towards “Viksit Bharat @2047” and has geared up to grab position for itself as a $ 5 trillion economy. Since its inception, every edition is updated and improvised. Fulfilling New India’s aspirations, the event showcases growth story of emerging India, a fastest providing a glimpse of digitally attuned India, IITF is an ideal platform to get an insight of new technologies and innovation in diverse fields.
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The fair features the programme, policies and initiatives of the Central/State Government which are committed to creating a modern, efficient and citizen- friendly ecosystem, where laws, regulations and processes are simplified, entrepreneurship is encouraged and every Indian. Focusing on a wide range of ‘Swadeshi’ brand products, it reflects initiatives of the Government benefitting MSMEs, Start-ups, local vendors, and consumers, while simultaneously stimulating socio-economic growth.
Highlighting progress made by the country in innovation in AI, cyber security, deep-tech, and operation systems, IITF2025 offers an ideal platform to get an insight on agriculture fronts as it remains a cornerstone of India’s development. It gives first hand information on several policies and program especially to empower farmer, the PM Dhari-Dhanya Krishi Yogana was launched for 100 backward farming districts complementing ongoing support through PM-Kisan, irrigation schemes, and livestock protection programs, ensuring that India’s backbone of prosperity remains strong and resilient.
Apart from featuring state-of-the-art technologies, products, services and innovations along with CSR initiatives, the fair showcases India’s handicrafts and handlooms immense variety and kaleidoscopic repertoire with their various hues, designs, motifs and techniques with diversity in both medium and method. A wide range of products of cultural heritage, artifacts and motif in different State/UTs mesmerize all visitors from India and abroad.
The State Day celebrations, seminars, workshops, conferences and cultural programmes reverberate the soul of real India, “Ek Bharat : Shreshtha Bharat”.
India International Trade Fair (IITF), November14-27, 2025
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Facts at a Glance
Particulars
Detail
Exhibition
India International Trade Fair (IITF)
Edition
44th Edition
Theme
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
ExhibitionProfile
B2B and B2C
Dates
Business Days
General Days
November14-18,2025
(First five days exclusively for B2B)
November 19-27,2025
Fair Timings
10:00 AM to 7.30PM(14th–27thNovember,2024)
Entry Gates
Gate Nos. 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road
Gate Nos. 6 and 10 on Mathura Road
Protocol Entry Gate
Gate No.1 on Bhairon Road
Cargo Entry Gates
Gate Nos. 1, 5A & 5B on Bhairon Road
Entry to the Exhibition Venue
9.30AMto 7.30PM(Exhibitors)
10.00AMto5.30PM(General Public)
Display Profile
Multi-Product
Venue
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Hall-wise Products
Hall
Display Profile
H 1 GF
Bihar (Partner State) | International Pavilion (Thailand, UAE, Malaysia, Sweden, Türkiye, China, Iran, South Korea, Egypt, The Republic of Lebanon, The Republic of Tunisia, Tibetan Chamber of Commerce)| Airports Authority of India | Ministry of Power | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | Gujarat State Handloom & Handicrafts Corporation Ltd.
H 1 FF
State Pavilions of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland & Sikkim | Multi products
H 2 GF
Partner States: Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh| Ministry of Ayush
H 2 FF
Meghalaya | Uttarakhand | Chhattisgarh | NCT of Delhi | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD)
H 3 GF
Maharashtra(Partner State) |Jharkhand(Focus State) | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd.(TRIFED) | National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd.(NCCF) | National Council of Educational Research and Training(NCERT) | Silk Mark Organisation of India | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India(PMBI) | Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
H 3 FF
Jammu & Kashmir | Karnataka| Tamil Nadu| Tripura| Goa
H 4 GF
Coal India Ltd. | Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre(I4C) | Reserve Bank of India | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | Life Insurance Corporation of India | Office of Registrar General of India |Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority| Central Board of Direct Taxes | NBCC (India) Ltd. | State Bank of India | Punjab National Bank | Department of Posts | Directorate General of Taxpayer Services | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | Ministry of Railways | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation(EPFO) |Office Of The District Magistrate, New Delhi District | Central Bank of India
H 4 FF
Kerala | Arunachal Pradesh | Gujarat | Puducherry | Odisha | Andra Pradesh | Andaman & Nicobar Islands
H 5 GF
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Ministry of Mines | Ministry of Textiles (DC, Handicrafts & Handloom) | National Jute Board
H 5 FF
Punjab | Haryana | Manipur | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) | Department of Science & Technology(DST) | Chandigarh | Ministry of Jal Shakti | Madhya Pradesh | National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.(NAFED) | Telangana | National Small Industries Corporation(NSIC) | Coconut Development Board
H 6
Coir Board | Food Corporation of India | Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) | Ministry of MSME | National e-Governance Division(NeGD) | MyGov | National Cooperative Development Corporation(Ministry of Cooperation)
H 8,9 &10
SARAS Aajeevika Mela (Ministry of Rural Development) supported by NIRDPR
H 11
Electronics | Electricals | Consumer Durables | Footwear | Watches | Textiles | Carpets |
Kitchen Equipment etc..
H 12 &
H 12A
Spices Board India | National Turmeric Board | Kerala Marketfed | Tea Board India | Processed Food & Beverages | Spices | Agri-Produce | Handicrafts | Home Furniture | Start ups | Multi products etc.
H 14 GF
CSC E-Governance Services India Limited | Footwear Design and Development Institute(FDDI) | Beauty & Cosmetic Products | Jewellery | Multi Products
Open Area
Ministry of Defence
Rate of Entry Tickets
Single Ticket Price
(including GST)
Business Days
( Rates in INR)
Non-business Days
(Rates in INR)
Adult on Weekend days and Gazetted Holidays
500/-
150/-
Adult on Non-weekend days
500/-
80/-
Child on weekend days and Gazetted Holidays
200/-
60/-
Child on non-weekend days
150/-
40/-
Senior Citizens*
Free
Free
Specially-abled (Divyang)*
Free
Free
Season Ticket for Business Days Only
(All 5 Business days)
1800/-
Season Ticket for Non-Business Days Only
(All 9 Non-Business days)
800/-
Season Ticket for Exhibitors Only
(All 14 days)
2,000/-
*Senior citizens and specially-abled are allowed free entry on all days of the fair, subject to valid government ID stating date of birth. Persons accompanying will have to purchase entry tickets
FACILITIES & SERVICES FOR VISITORS
Protocol and International Business Lounge at Hall No.6.
Media Lounge at Hall No.5
International Business Lounge Hall No.6. Parking at Bhairon Road Mandir and Basement -1 for visitors and Bharat Mandapam Basement-2 for Exhibitors.
First Aid Booths and Ambulances at HALL No.1 (GF-Foyer), Hall No.6 (Foyer), Hall No.14 (GF-Foyer)
Wheel Chairs at Gate No.4 and Gate No.10.
Online Visitor tickets available through Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Sarthi App
Offline Visitor tickets at selected Metro Stations
There shall be no sale of entry tickets at Bharat Mandapam Gates.
Vending points of drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, hot soups etc. at different locations spread over Bharat Mandapam from gate nos. 1 to 10.
States cuisines available at Food Court.
Banks and ATM
AIMS & OBJECTIVE
To highlight achievements, socio-economic development and export potential.
To promote business, convergence and cohesiveness among investors, manufacturers and retailers.
To provide a one-stop sourcing point for quality products, services and technologies at competitive prices.
To provide platform to showcase the excellence of SME sector to the global business community.
To explore joint venture opportunities.
GROSS AREA OF IITF 2025: 1,09,000 sq. mtrs
Participants
Total Nos.
Area (in Sq.mtr.)
States & UTs
30
16220
Ministries/Deptts/PSUs/PSBs
55
23070
Foreign Countries
12
610
Private Sector companies/Marquee companies
390
850
IITF ON MOBILE APP.
All information on IITF including exhibitors, location, hall, stall, products etc. will be available on mobile phones with internet facility through a user friendly mobile application. The application can be downloaded from APP Store, Goggle Play. This fully enhance catalogue in user’s pocket provides constant access to the IITF exhibitor list, general information, floor plan, planner and contacts information and a full overview of the feature area within the trade fair.
INDIA TRADE PROMOTION ORGANISATION
A PROFILE
India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the premier trade promotion enterprise of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India is committed to showcase excellence achieved by the country in diverse fields especially trade and commerce. Its mission is to promote, facilitate, encourage and coordinate various activities and programmes to enhance India’s share of exports. ITPO provides a wide spectrum of services to trade and industry and acts as a catalyst for growth of India’s trade and commerce.
The company is registered under section 25 of the Company Act, 1956 (now section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). It was formed subsequently on January 1, 1992 with the merger of the former Trade Development Authority (TDA) with the Trade Fair Authority of India (TFAI). Significantly, grown with every business event in stature and dimension, Pragati Maidan, headquarter of the ITPO which is considered as a symbol of the “Modern Fair Culture” in South-Asia region. ITPO manages India’s world class exhibition complex which is constantly upgraded to keep it in a high standard of readiness.
The comprehensive revamp plan of Pragati Maidan, IECC project was conceptualized by the ITPO as per the direction of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in December 2015, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved it in January 2017 for implementation in a mission mode. The project has a total built-up area of 4.2 million sq.ft. comprising an iconic, world class convention centre that can accommodate 7,000 people in a single format, six modern exhibition halls with an exhibition area of 1.5 lakh sqm and plenty of underground parking facilities and good infrastructure connectivity to encourage use of public transportation, but also allow roads to decongest fast. Pragati Maidan is spread over 123 acres of prime land in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi.
ITPO’s regional offices are located at Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. The Chennai Trade Centre is managed by TNTPO is a joint venture of ITPO and TIDCO in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Trade Centre in white field Bengaluru is a joint venture of ITPO and Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board, managed by the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organsiation. Apart from organizing several exhibitions such as India International Trade Fair, AAHAR, India International Leather Fair, (Chennai), India International Security Expo, Delhi Book Fair and India International Footwear Fair, ITPO holds national leverl participation in leading overseas trade shows in line with the governments focus programmes for countries in Latin America, Africa and CIS countries. Various policy matters were reviewed and refined to promote third-party organizations at Pragati Maidan.
ITPO has been strictly adhering to the CSR and sustainability guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises and applicable Act and Rules of the Companies Act 2013.
Likewise, the formal commissioning of the Trade Centre Bengaluru (TCB) at Whitefield in September 30, 2004 as a joint initiative of ITPO and the Karnataka State Industrial Area Development Board, is the harbinger of an added impetus to trade promotion through fairs, exhibitions and associated activities of the State and southern region.
On the advice of the Department of Commerce, ITPO has coordinated the construction of an exhibition-cum-trade-complex at Sarusajal, Guwahati under “Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE)’ Scheme. The Maniram Dewan Trade Centre spread over an area of 10 acres has been completed and handed over to Government of Assam for further operation. ITPO is providing assistance to State Government of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) in setting up Regional Trade Promotion Centres (RTPC) in Pampore (Jammu & Kashmir).
Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) incorporated on 30th May 2018 as a Section 8 Company as per Companies Act, 2013 is a joint venture between Jammu & Kashmir Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd., (SICOP), India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) & Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) with a proportion equity as 51% from SICOP, 44% from ITPO and 5% from EPCH. An area of 270 kanals of land has been earmarked in an upcoming area of Sempora, Pampore located just 8 kms from Srinagar.
Similarly, ITPO is also providing assistance to State Governments in setting up Regional Trade Promotion Centres (RTPC) in Kochi (Kerala) besides other state capitals and major cities.
DISPLAY PROFILE
Home Electronics, Communication, Jute and Coir, Light Engineering Goods, Home Appliances and Kitchenware, Kitchen Equipments, Cosmetics, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Agro Products, Processed Food, Textile And Garments, Footwear, Good Living, FMCGs, Products of Small and Medium Enterprises, Handicrafts, Rural Arts and Crafts, Jewellery and Watches etc.
VISITOR PROFILE
Overseas Business Delegations and
Manufacturers
Suppliers
Retailers
Equipment & Machinery Suppliers
Marketing & Direct Selling companies
Government Agencies
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES AT IITF 2025
STATES / UTs CULTURAL PROGRAMME
AMPHITHEATRE -1
Date
Slot time
State
15.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
TAMIL NADU
15.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
MAHARASHTRA
(PARTNER STATE)
16.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
HARYANA
17.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
MANIPUR
18.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
RAJASTHAN
(PARTNER STATE)
19.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
DELHI
20.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
ANDHRA PRADESH
20.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
ASSAM
21.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
MADHYA PRADESH
22.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
ODISHA
22.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
23.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
BIHAR
(PARTNER STATE)
23.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
UTTRAKHAND
24.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
TRIPURA
24.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
CHATTISGARH
25.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
JHARKHAND
(FOCUS STATE)
26.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
PUNJAB
AMPHITHEATRE -2
Date
Slot time
State
16.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
UTTAR PRADESH
(PARTNER STATE)
FOR ARTIST PERFORMANCE
AMPHITHEATRE -1
DATE
SLOT TIME
State
Discipline
16.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
SUNDAY
Vishavdeep
Kathak Artist
Jayaprabha Menon
Mohiniyattam Exponent Classical
19.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Smt. Malobika Mandal
Classical vocalist
21.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
FRIDAY
Bhaskar Jha
Indian Classical Vocalist
25.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
TUESDAY
Surinder singh bakshi
Dance compitition on ek bharat shreshta bharat
26.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Jatinder Singh babbar
Magic show
27.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
THURSDAY
Saumya Mishra
Singer(Lok and Parv Gayika )
27.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
THURSDAY
Vinod Pandey
Vocalist
AMPHITHEATRE -2
DATE
SLOT TIME
State/ Artist
Discipline
15.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
SATURDAY
Vijraj Merchandizer
Vijay Kumar
Grand Indian Attire Fashion Show Art & Culture
15.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
SATURDAY
Prabhat Mukhopadhyay
Santoor Player
16.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
SUNDAY
Ruby Mallick Goswami
Dhrupad Vocalist
19.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Avi Trikha
Gazal singer
19.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Surender singh sagar
Sufi singing(Punjabi)
20.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
THURSDAY
Ashok kharbanda
Magic and miracle show
20.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
THURSDAY
Mohammad Rafiq
Rajasthani folk song and instrumenst
21.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
FRIDAY
Aditi trehan- Autism
Specially abled Autism warriors group -music, dance, performance
21.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
FRIDAY
Ruchi Anurag Telang
Folk Artiste & Flok Music
22.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
SATURDAY
Nritya Shiromani Vidushi Meenu Thakur
Kuchipudi Performance
22.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
SATURDAY
Ram avtar
Lok Gayak And Lok Nritya Performer
23.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
SUNDAY
Amar singh
Magic show
23.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
SUNDAY
Sadhvi Dr.Shivani Bharti (SAM)
Culture program on different social topics (Act and performance)
24.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
MONDAY
Samaru Meher
Sambalpuri Folk Dance (Western Odhisa Flok Dance Form)
24.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
MONDAY
Deep Singh Bisht
Sangeet Visharad/Alankar -Singing
25.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
TUESDAY
Daksh Verma
Live Singing
25.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
TUESDAY
Raksha Tripathi
Up Folk Dance And Music
26.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Rahul kharbanda-Magician Rahul
Illusionist and Mentalist-Magician
26.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Ravidas Ganga Pari
Folk singer -“Virasat Lokgeet Bhajan Mandal”
27.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
THURSDAY
Abdul Khalid
Classical dance (kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam)
27.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
THURSDAY
P Jaya Bhaskar
Percussion ensembles (Taal Vadya Kacheris) Tabla Player
Musical Fountain near Hall No. 1
DATE
SLOT TIME
Artist/Group
Discipline
15.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
SATURDAY
Abdul Hamid Khan Qawwal
Qawwali Programme-Delhi Gharana
16.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
SUNDAY
Hardeep Lal
Magic show
16.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
SUNDAY
Warsi brothers qawwals(Faheem taj waris)
Qawwali
19.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Yousuf khan nizami
Qawwali
20.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
THURSDAY
Ghulam Abbas Khan
Hindustani Classical And Ghazal Vocalist
21.11.2025
3.00 PM to 4.30 PM
FRIDAY
Billu Ram Bhat
Puppet show
21.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
FRIDAY
Abdul Rehman
Qawwali
22.11.2025
2.30 PM to 4.00 PM
SATURDAY
Gurdeep Singh Babbar
Puppet Show
22.11.2025
5.00 PM to 7.00 PM
SATURDAY
Naval Band
Indian Navy Musical Band
23.11.2025
2.30 PM to 4.00 PM
SUNDAY
Ramesh
Puppet show
23.11.2025
5.00 PM to 7.00 PM
SUNDAY
Naval Band
Indian Navy Musical Band
24.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
MONDAY
Javed Hussain Khan
Qawwali -Sufi Classical Style Singer ,(Chishti Raagi)
25.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
TUESDAY
Mohseen khan -nizami brother’s
Qawwali -sufi devotional singing
26.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Abdul Hamid Sabri
Qawwali
27.11.2025
6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
THURSDAY
Ashutosh Shrivastav
Gazal bhajan gayak
INDIA TRADE PROMOTION ORGANISATION
A PROFILE
The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) has a rich history that spans several decades and has played a crucial role in facilitating global trade and fostering economic cooperation among nations.
The first exhibition called “Railway Exhibition” was held at this venue on April 16, 1953 to commemorate the hundred years of Indian Railways. The exhibition complex took shape when the “World Agriculture Fair” was hosted here in 1958. The Indian Industry Fair was a landmark event at the venue during December 11, 1959 – March 8, 1960. Importantly, this fair was visited by the then US, President H.E. Dwight D. Eisenhower along with a high powered delegation. The exhibition complex was rechristened as Pragati Maidan in 1972 when “Asia 72”, a mega trade fair was held to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of India’s independence. The venue again attracted global attention when Queen Elizabeth of Britain visited Pragati Maidan in 1983.
India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) came into being on January 1, 1992 with the merger of Trade Fair Authority of India (TFAI) established on April 1, 1977 by an Act of Parliament and Trade Development Authority (TDA) set up in 1970 as a registered society. The company is registered under section 25 of the Company Act, 1956 (now section 8 of the Companies Act 2013).
India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the premier trade promotion enterprise of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India is committed to showcase excellence achieved by the country in diverse fields especially trade and commerce. Its mission is to promote, facilitate, encourage and coordinate various activities and programmes to enhance India’s share of exports. ITPO provides a wide spectrum of services to trade and industry and acts as a catalyst for growth of India’s trade and commerce.
Significantly, grown with every business event in stature and dimension, Bharat Mandapam, headquarter of the ITPO which is considered as a symbol of the “Modern Fair Culture” in South-Asia region. ITPO manages India’s world class exhibition complex which is constantly upgraded to keep it in a high standard of readiness.
The primary objective of ITPO was to enhance India’s export potential by organizing trade fairs, exhibitions and buyer-seller meets both within the country and abroad. These events provided a platform for Indian business to showcase their products and services to international buyers, fostering business relationships and increasing export opportunities.
The history of ITPO is a testament to India’s commitment to fostering international trade and economic cooperation. From its humble beginnings as the Trade Development Authority to its transformation into the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s trade policies, promoting its products and services worldwide, and positioning the country as a significant player in the global market place.
The comprehensive revamp plan of Bharat Mandapam, IECC project was conceptualized by the ITPO as per the direction of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in December 2015, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved it in January 2017 for implementation in a mission mode. The project has a total built-up area of 4.2 million sq.ft. comprising an iconic, world class convention centre that can accommodate 7,000 people in a single format, six modern exhibition halls with an exhibition area of 1.5 lakh sqm and plenty of underground parking facilities and good infrastructure connectivity to encourage use of public transportation, but also allow roads to decongest fast. Bharat Mandapam is spread over 123 acres of prime land in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi.
The redevelopment of Pragati Maidan was driven by the need to modernize and expand the existing infrastructure, accommodate the increasing demands of the trade and exhibition industry, and position India as a global player in hosting world-class events.
ITPO’s regional offices are located at Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. The Chennai Trade Centre is managed by TNTPO is a joint venture of ITPO and TIDCO in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Trade Centre in white field Bengaluru is a joint venture of ITPO and Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board, managed by the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organsiation. Apart from organizing several exhibitions such as India International Trade Fair, AAHAR, India International Leather Fair, (Chennai), India International Security Expo, Delhi Book Fair and India International Footwear Fair, ITPO holds national level participation in leading overseas trade shows in line with the governments focus programmes for countries in Latin America, Africa and CIS countries. Various policy matters were reviewed and refined to promote third-party organizations at Bharat Mandapam.
ITPO has been strictly adhering to the CSR and sustainability guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises and applicable Act and Rules of the Companies Act 2013.
Likewise, the formal commissioning of the Trade Centre Bengaluru (TCB) at Whitefield in September 30, 2004 as a joint initiative of ITPO and the Karnataka State Industrial Area Development Board, is the harbinger of an added impetus to trade promotion through fairs, exhibitions and associated activities of the State and southern region.
On the advice of the Department of Commerce, ITPO has coordinated the construction of an exhibition-cum-trade-complex at Sarusajal, Guwahati under “Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE)’ Scheme. The Maniram Dewan Trade Centre spread over an area of 10 acres has been completed and handed over to Government of Assam for further operation. ITPO is providing assistance to State Government of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) in setting up Regional Trade Promotion Centres (RTPC) in Pampore (Jammu & Kashmir).
Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) incorporated on 30th May 2018 as a Section 8 Company as per Companies Act, 2013 is a joint venture between Jammu & Kashmir Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd., (SICOP), India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) & Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) with a proportion equity as 51% from SICOP, 44% from ITPO and 5% from EPCH. An area of 270 kanals of land has been earmarked in an upcoming area of Sempora, Pampore located just 8 kms from Srinagar.
Similarly, ITPO is also providing assistance to State Governments in setting up Regional Trade Promotion Centres (RTPC) in Kochi (Kerala) besides other state capitals and major cities.
At present ITPO owns and manages the Bharat Mandapam Exhibition Complex which is the largest exhibition centre in India both in terms of exhibition space and the number of events held (approx. 90 events per year). The total area of Bharat Mandapam complex is 123.51 acres (inclusive of 5.53 acres occupied by National Science Centre and 2.49 acres by Crafts Museum.
BHARAT MANDAPAM
Bharat Mandapam has undergone a complete revamp to fulfil the aspirations of the global exhibition fraternity. It promises to attract global participants and business delegates from across the world with its sheer magnificence, business conduciveness, architectural excellence, and being a majestic landmark destination to be experienced in its entire splendor.
To overcome the lack of modern amenities, absence of an integrated exhibition complex and convention Centre, Bharat Mandapam was designed and International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) was made a project of National Importance. The world-class Convention Centre “Bharat Mandapam” was inaugurated by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister on July 26th, 2023. Its establishment marks a transformative milestone for India’s MICE Industry, opening up a plethora of opportunities for both domestic and international stakeholders. This ambitious revamp plan was aimed to position India as a crucial hub for international activities while championing the spirit of AatmaNirbhar Bharat.
The inception of the IECC Project traces back to December 2015 when the government envisioned a comprehensive overhaul of the historic Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal for the Integrated-Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan on January 24, 2017. The approval marked a step forward in the realization of this monumental project.
In terms of capacity, the Bharat Mandapam provides a variety of spaces catering to different needs such as general meeting rooms, premium meeting rooms, G-20 room, Leaders Lounge, Auditoriums, special and VIP. Level-3 boasts a grand seating capacity of 7,000 individuals with a 3000 seat plenary hall and a multifunction hall accommodating 4,000 attendees. A grand seating capacity of 7,000 individuals at level 3 of the Convention Centre makes it one of the largest in the country.
Bharat Mandapam stands as a technological marvel, embracing cutting-edge innovations to provide a seamless and state-of-the-art experience for all its visitors.
Being a flag bearer of all that is Indian in the true sense, IECC celebrates our country’s rich heritage by bowing down and paying homage to our past and looking far into the promising future. The Iconic Bharat Mandapam stands out as the project’s masterpiece, reflecting India’s rich heritage while embracing the aspirations of a New India. It is conceived with a unique architectural design that beautifully blends India’s rich cultural fabric with the aspirations of New India.
Standing tall on a 6 meter high podium, the Bharat Mandapam reiterates India’s vision of Growth and Development, a path that India is taking towards becoming a Vishwa-Guru. Inspired from the Indian tradition, the shape of the building is derived from the Shankha (conch shell), the sound produced by which drives away evil spirits and is a mark of auspicious beginnings.
One of the key highlights being a Pre-Function wall depicting Surya Shakti, giving impetus to India’s continuous efforts towards green energy through major milestones such as International Solar Alliance, One Sun One World One Grid etc. Another Pre-Function wall depicts India’s wheels of progress, our journey from Zero to ISRO, celebrating our achievements in space exploration right from Aryabhatta to today’s Chandrayan and Gaganyaan.
The G20 hall takes forward India’s ethos of Unity and Integrity and Global Solidarity. Continuing the ideal of oneness, there’s also a typography wall depicting the Pancha Mahabhuta-Universal Foundation, it signifies the basic building blocks of universal foundation that are the five great elements that equalize all of us. Aakash (Sky), Vayu(Air), Agni (Fire), Jal (Water), Prithvi (Earth). All these symbols emphasize that the world is one and reiterate the essence of India’s Presidency of G20 which rests on the pillar of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”. In addition to the symbolic significance of these sculptures, the raw materials procured for their fabrication are also by nature-Indian. These modest steps are re-igniting the flames of a Self-Reliant India.
Also elements such as the Tree of Life and the India-Rising Sculpture further articulate India’s free thinking, Progressive and Growth driven mindset.
Apart from the architectural elements, there is also a myriad of colors borrowed from the rich and diverse culture of India. From hand-crafted Kashmiri carpets from the northern most part of India to the Tanjore Paintings from the vibrant lanes of South India. Bharat Mandapam is an embodiment of India’s inheritance showcasing the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”. By inculcating art forms such as Kalamkari and Madhubani Paintings, gives a wonderful peek into the folk history of our country and at the same time giving these art forms a colossal platform to further build “Brand India” by being “Vocal for Local”. Inclusion of Tribal art forms such as Gond and Warli Paintings not only accentuate the vision of an Inclusive India but also pushes forth India’s efforts of tribal welfare.
Bharat Mandapam is not only an architectural marvel and holding India’s cultural heritage in its heart, it also envisages a bright future for the Indian dream of becoming the Light of Asia in the present century by promoting Trade and Commerce, Enhancing small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and creating employment opportunities.
Since its conceptualization, the Bharat Mandapam not only organized one of the most prestigious international event G-20 but also met with tremendous enthusiasm and interest from the market. Already, it has received a staggering more than 100 enquiries for the next 24 months, indicating the strong demand and recognition of its world-class facilities and amenities. These requests span a diverse range of events, from international conferences and ministry level gatherings to industry-specific functions and sectoral conventions.
Bharat Mandapam epitomizes India’s pursuit of economic and technological excellence. With its world-class infrastructure, it not only contributes to India’s ambition of becoming a 5 trillion-dollar economy soon but also reinforces the principles of Atmanirbhar Bharat. As India sets its sights on the century of Asia, this centre becomes a beacon of progress, fostering international collaboration and showcasing India’s capabilities to the world. It embodies the spirit of Amritkaal, celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, where India thrives as a global leader, making its mark on the global stage and upholding the cherished principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – the World is one family.
Bharat Mandapam is a landmark and iconic spot in Delhi and a symbol of the Prime Minister’s vision of “New India” in sync with India aspiring to be a global power. Fulfilling aspirations of expanding the business fraternity, IECC will mainly cater go G2G, G2B and B2B activities. With the latest architectural design along with basement parking for 4500 vehicles and comprehensive traffic decongestion interventions, it will add to the grandeur, stature and profile of the capital city of Delhi.
