India International Trade Fair is conducted in New Delhi, in Pragati Maidan, where large exhibitions and conventions are conducted by Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO).
A number of new initiatives are likely to make the 36th India International Trade Fair a better experience for the visitors. The theme of this year is “Make in India” and their will be a lot of focus on a initiatives like “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”, “Digital India” among others will be also on 54 startups by young entrepreneurs (35 years and bellow) and also this fair will be used as the platform for ministries and state governments to launch various policies. Cultural events will be start from the first day of the fair itself and school students will be allowed to visit the fair during business days.
New initiatives:
- Introduction of transparent online space booking
- Online Ticket Booking for all days
- Arrangement of Wi-Fi at Hall No.7-12A, 14 and 18 and at 10 prime locations
- Ground Installation of seven telecom towers for better network connectivity inside the fair complex
- ‘Mobile App’ on Android and iOS platforms
- Round-Robin Bus Services
- New/Young/Start-up entrepreneurs have been earmarked in Hall 26 at 50 per cent discount of the normal tariff.
- Introduction of a new Round-Robin bus service between Mandi House Metro Station to Pragati Maidan.
- DMRC’s an exclusive channel to divert visitors from Metro Station (Pragati Maidan) to Gate No.8 & 8A of Pragati Maidan. This is the new gate introduced to accommodate entry in the morning and exit in the evening for better crowd management.
- This year ‘Digital India’ is the theme of IITF. All States and Government Sectors will be arranging theme display (The dedicated theme pavilion being set up by Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DEITY) at Hall No.1. DEITY will be organizing five seminars during the currency of business days at IITF. DEITY will be promoting e-dustbins, e-governance, e-lockers, etc).
- BSF will be organizing camel bands for inauguration with border guards & women warriors, rifle drills called “Bolts”, thrilling mobike display called “Jaaban”, etc.
- National Minority Development Finance Corporation will organize the participation of minority representation in IITF.
- Wild life tourism display with the selfie points Maharashtra Government.
- An exclusive Cosmetics pavilion being set up in the lake area to represent sectoral display.
- CSIR is showcasing India’s achievements in Research & Development sector.
Announcement of Missing Persons
- Fee for the announcement of missing persons within Pragati Maidan: Rs.30/-. For such announcements, visitors should contact Central Facilitation Centre at Hall 1. ITPO is introducing free sanitary napkin vending points at women’s toilets.
Ticketing:
- Business Visitors Registration Counters will be set up at Gate Nos.1, 2, 7 and 10 during the business days (Nov. 14-18, 2016, ticket: Rs.500/-) of the fair. International Business Lounge (IBL) will be functioning at Gate 1, Pragati Maidan (Bhairon Road) to facilitate the visit of overseas trade delegations and visitors.
- Seasonal Ticket (November 14-27, 2016): Rs.1800/-.
- While the fair will be open to all the visitors (Ticket for Working Day: Adult Rs.60/ & Child Rs.40/-), Saturday/Sunday/Holiday from November 19 to 27, 2016 (Ticket for Adult Rs.120/- & Child Rs.60/-).
- School children are also allowed on business days with the advance purchase of tickets applicable for general days. There will not be free entry for concessional group charges for the students groups.
- The ticket may also be booked only through ITPO’s Website. The ticket sale counters may be closed earlier if tickets for the day are sold out.
- Tickets will be available at ITPO Counters (Gate 1 & 2) and Delhi Metro Rail Stations. Timings for ticket sale 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
ENTRY
- There will be free entry for senior citizens (60 years & above) and differently-abled persons on presentation of valid age/physical handicapped document with photo thereon from all gates from November 19 to 27, 2016. Attendant to senior citizens and differently-abled has to purchase the ticket as per the rate applicable on the particular day.
PARKING
- No halting and parking permitted outside any gate and inside Pragati Maidan for the visitors.
- Paid parking will be available at Delhi Zoo, Bhairon Road, Purana Qila Road, Pragati Maidan Metro Station/India Gate and other paid parking lots near Pragati Maidan.
- Visitors and exhibitors are advised to park their vehicles at Metro Stations nearest to their house.
- Government Departments Exhibitors, Pavilion Directors & Resident Commissioners with parking label only inside Gate 4 & 6
- ITPO officials inside parking Gate 3 & 4.
- The first aid services will be available near Hall 14 & 6, and Dispensary in Hall 19. Besides, the nearby Government Hospitals have been requested to keep their emergency medical services on alert during the fair.
- Initiation of circular bus services inside Pragati Maidan primarily for convenience of senior citizen and differently-abled persons.
IITF 2016 Schedule : Trade fair Pragati Maidan is scheduled as follows.
From 14-Nov to 27-Nov
Business Days – Nov 14-18
Timings – 9.30am to 7.30pm
Partner States – Jharkhand and Goa
Focus State – Madhya Pradesh
Participants – 34 States, 42 Ministries, 28 Countries
Entry Free – for senior citizens and persons with disability
Ticket sales – Delhi Metro Stations ITPO Counters(gates 1,2 and 10)
Ticket Price – Adults Rs.50 on working days and Rs.80 for Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
How To Reach :
Address : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.
You can easily reach at this venue by Delhi Metro.
Nearest Metro Station : Pragati Maidan Metro Station.
Total number of halls : 19
Total Coverage Area : 149 Acres
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