Lok Sabha Question No. 1174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: International Trade Fair
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Sudheer Gupta, Subrata Pathak, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shrirang Appa Barne, Prataprao  Jadhav, Sambhajirao Mane Dhairyasheel, Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1174 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14 th  DECEMBER, 2022

## INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

## 1174.  SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether India International Trade Fair, 2022 was organized recently in Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the main theme of the said fair;
- (c) the details of domestic and foreign participants/companies and countries  who participated in the said fair;
- (d) the number of MoUs signed and the quantum of foreign exchange earned therefrom;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  set  up/proposes  to  set  up  new  trade  fair  complexes  in various parts of the country and if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the proposed complexes are likely to be set up; and
- (f) the steps taken to boost domestic trade though such trade fairs in the country?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) Yes, Sir.  India  International Trade  Fair (IITF),  2022 was organised by the India Trade Promotion Organistaion (ITPO) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

(b) The 41 st edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) was organized during November 14 - 27, 2022  in a gross area of 73,000 sq.mtrs approximately.

The main theme of the event was 'Vocal for Local, Local to Global'.

(c) Domestic: A total of 29 Indian States/UTs and 53 Government Ministries/ Departments/ PSUs,  etc.  participated  in  the  event  with  their  respective  pavilions,  in  addition  to  private participants.  The  total  number  of  participants,  including  direct  as  well  as  through  various government departments / agencies is estimated to be around 3000.

Foreign: Around  57  Exhibitors  from  13  countries  participated  in  IITF  2022,  including Afghanistan, Bahrain,  Bangladesh, Belarus, China,  Iran, Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, Republic of Türkiye, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

(d) A large number of overseas trade visitors attended the IITF and met with Government and private stakeholders. However, no MoU was signed by ITPO during the event.

(e) ITPO facilitates Department of Commerce (DoC) in setting up trade fair complexes in various parts of the country.  The details of the same are:

| Name of the Organisation &State/UT                                            | Status            |   Year of Incorporation | %of Share of ITPO   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| Tamil Nadu Trade Promotion Organisation (TNTPO), Chennai, Tamil Nadu          | Subsidiary        |                    2000 | 51%                 |
| Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation (KTPO), Bengaluru, Karnataka           | Subsidiary        |                    2000 | 51%                 |
| Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), Pampore, Jammu &Kashmir | Associate Company |                    2018 | 40%                 |

For setting up of trade fair complexes in various States grant is provided by the Department of Commerce under Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) scheme directly to States.

(f) ITPO  organises  trade  fairs  at  various  locations  in  India  to  provide  a  platform  for  the industry  to  meet,  interact  and  transact  business  in  an  environment  conducive  for  trade.  Major events include -

- India International Trade Fair (IITF), Delhi
- Aahar - The International Food and Hospitality Fair, Delhi
- India International Leather Fair, Chennai
- India International Footwear Fair (IIFF), New Delhi
- India International Security Expo, New Delhi
- East Himalayan Expo, Shillong
- Delhi Book Fair, Stationery Fair, Office Automation and Gift Fair, Delhi
- Indian Leather and Accessories Fair (ILAF), Kolkata

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