Sight Address : International Trade Fair Exhibition Centre, 26, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, DL 110001 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
International Trade Fair Exhibition Centre is situated in Pragati Maidan, which is the famous site for conducting the annual India International Trade Fair or IITF. This centre was founded in 1982 and since then an annual fair is conducted at this venue, including different pavilions of the states in India. The trade fair is conducted in the month of November inside the seven acres land that has permanent buildings for exhibition from all the states of the country.Some of the famous pavilions in this centre are the Defence Pavilion, the Nehru Pavilion, the Indira Pavilion, the Village Complex and the Son of India Pavilion. It has four main entrances that are usually very crowded during the time of trade fair. During this fair, more than 6,000 companies from India and other Asian countries participate in the exhibition. This annual fair is organised by International Trade Promotion Organisation.
India-International Trade Fair Delhi
HistoryEdit
The India International Trade Fair (IITF) began in 1980 and since then has evolved as major event for the business community. It is a leading event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO).The IITF is held every year at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, from November 14th to 27th. The IITF is a major tourist attraction in the city of Delhi and lakhs of people visit this fair every year. This annual event acts as a platform for manufacturers, traders, exporters and importers and displays a wide range of products and services including: Automobiles, Coir Products, Jute, Textiles, Garments, Household appliances, Kitchen appliances, Processed food, Beverages, Body care and healthcare Products, Furniture, Toys, etc. The IITF theme this year will be “Skilling India”, which is most relevant, modern and extremely important aim for India today. This year will mark the 32nd edition of the IITF and as always will have B2B (Business to business) and B2C (Business to consumer) components. The fair presents an interesting range; right from local artisans to MNC’s, covering diverse sectors, primarily in the consumer goods category. The IITF is one of the largest trade fairs in the world, in terms of exhibitors and visitor participation and has evolved as an iconic national event.The unique aspect of the IITF is the participation of almost all states and union territories of India, apart from domestic and foreign companies. The IITF, offers participants from different segments of the industry adequate visibility for their products and services among fair visitors with demarked halls representing different sectors. Through its special display section of techmart, representing products and technologies of small and medium enterprises, Saras, highlighting tribal and rural handicrafts, good living, focus on products and goods relevant to daily living, ensuring a distinct visibility for generic product categories.Pragati Maidan literally meaning Progress Field or Field of Progress, was founded in 1982, on the eve of the India International Trade Fair. It is a huge complex of buildings spread across acres of land sprinkled with many lawns. The complex houses many pavilions like the Nehru Pavilion, the Defence Pavilion, the Indira Pavilion, and the Son of India Pavilion. It has various building which are build in various shapes and sizes. It also has an auditorium where Rock shows and plays are held quite frequently. There is also an internal shuttle service for those who do not wish to walk. Pragati Maidan houses a movie theatre called Shakuntalam, it’s quite popular among college kids for its comparatively cheap tickets.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
9.00 am to 8.00 pm (Only in month of November)
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning,Afternoon & Evening
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
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Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : on working day fees Rs.50/- n on Saturday, Sunday holidays fees Rs.80/-
Kids Rs. : On working day fees Rs.30/- n on Saturday, Sunday holidays fees Rs.50/-
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- The Imperial ; Janpath Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001 ; Ph/M – 011 2334 1234 ; Food Serve – International Trade Fair Exhibition Centre The Imperial.in delhi.jpg
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road the taxi service is available for this destination. Call 40406060 to get cab at any place and to anywhere in Delhi.Price will be – Indica Vista (New) 10.00 Rs/ km, Indigo cs /Swift Dezire (New) 12 Rs/Km, Tavera (New) 13 Rs / km, Xylo (New)13 Rs / km, Innova (New)13 Rs / km, XUV-500 (New)16.00 Rs/km, BMW (New) 80.00 Rs/km, Audi (New) 90.00 Rs/km, Honda City (New) 30.00 Rs/km, Tempo Traveller (New)17.00 Rs/km, Corola (New) 30.00 Rs/km Honda-crv (New) 40.0Rs/km, Mercedes (New) 90.00 Rs/km.
Bus : Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this sight, which is located in North Delhi.
Train : For foreigners, it’s easiest to make ticket bookings at the helpful International Tourist Bureau 23405156; 1st floor, New Delhi train station; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, to 2pm Sun). Do not believe anyone – including porters – who tells you it has shifted,closed or burnt down and don’t let anyone stop you from going to the 1st floor of the main building for bookings. When making reservations here, if you are paying in rupees you may have to provide back-up money exchange certificates (or ATM receipts), so take these with you just in case.
Air : International and domestic flights all leave from and arrive at the airport’s gleaming new Terminal For flight inquiries, call the international airport (0124-3376000; www.newdelhi airport.in). At the new Terminal 3 there are 14‘nap & go’ rooms with wi-fi, a desk, TV and bed (₹315/hr). For comprehensive details of domestic air routes, see Excel’s Timetable of Air Services Within India (₹55), available at news stands When making reservations request the most direct (quickest) route. Note that airline prices fluctuate and website bookings with some carriers can be markedly cheaper.
Jagson Airlines (23721593 Vandana Bldg, 11 Tolstoy Marg)
Kingfisher Airlines (23730238; 42N-Block, Connaught Place).
Others : METRO The new high-speed metro line is the best way to get to/from the airport, and runs between New Delhi train station and Dwarka Sector 21, via Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan NH8 (Mahipalpur station) and Indira Gandhi International station (Terminal 3). Trains operate every 10 minutes from 5am to 1am. Cycle-rickshaws are still in use in parts of Old Delhi, though they have been banned in Chandni Chowk to reduce congestion. Let’s hope they’re not banned in other areas, as they’re the best way to get around Old Delhi – the drivers are wizards at weaving through the crowds. Tips are appreciated for this gruelling work.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry a bottle of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money and keep daily cash in separate pockets.
HelplineEdit
Fire – 101
Ambulance – 102
Child Helpline – 1098
Women Helpline Number : 1091
Accident & Trauma Service – 1099
Police Control Room Number : 100
Tourist City Information Service – 1286
