India International Trade Fair 2012

 The 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair was inaugurated by Hon’ble 

President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee on November 14, 2012 at Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan, and New Delhi.

His Excellency, Prime Minister of Belarus, Mr. Mikhail V. Myasnikovich was the ‘Guest 

of  Honour’ at the ceremony. Her Excellency  Deputy Trade & Industry Minister of South 

Africa, Ms. Elizabeth Thabethe also graced the occasion.

The Republic of Belarus has  been  accorded the  ‘Partner  Country’  Status  while  South 

Africa  is  the ‘Focus   Country’  at  the  fair. 

This year, the theme of the fair is ‘Skilling India’ projecting the performance of the Central and State Ministries, Departments and private sectors in the related fields. The theme display are at Hall No. 1- foyer, highlighting different   aspects  for  continuous  upgrading of skills and  globally recognised qualifications for youth to achieve  employment  and  ensure India’s  competitiveness in  the  international  market.     

EXHIBITION 

Over 6000 Exhibitors from India and abroad are taking part in this edition of IITF.   

Overseas  participation  is  from Afghanistan,  Bangladesh ,  Canada, China, Cuba, Czech 

Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Hong Kong, Iran,  Indonesia,  Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Republic of Belarus,  Russia,  South Africa, Thailand, Turkey,   UAE  and  Vietnam.

BUSINESS DAYS

The first five days of the fair viz. November 14-18, 2012, are restricted to business visitors only.  An International Business Visitors Lounge (IBVL) at Gate No.1 will be functioning for providing facilitation services to overseas trade delegations visiting the fair under the aegis of trade associations and other recognized nodal business groups.

CULTURAL EVENTS

Added  attractions to  the  visitors   are     the   State Days celebrations at Hamsadhwani and Lal Chowk theatres, music and dance recitals of classical and semi classical genre at 

Shakuntalam and Geet, Gazal, Qawaalees at Falaknuma Theatres, Street Plays at Itihask 

Chowk, Puppet Shows  at Food  Court  Theatre .

FAIR TIMINGS

IITF 2012 will remain open for the visitors from 9.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., on all days during 

November 14-27, 2012. 

TICKET PRICES

Ticket for business days visitor (November 14-18) will be Rs. 400/, while the general visitor during November 19-27, will be charged Rs.50/- (Adult) and Rs.30/-(Child) on working day and Rs.80/- and 50/- respectively on weekends and holidays. Visitor’s entry into Pragati Maidan is permitted from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.