40-610: The India International Trade Fair , ever since its inception in 1980, has evolved as a major event for the business community. It is a premier event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization , the nodal trade promotion agency of the Government of India . The event is held between 14 and 27 November every year at Pragati Maidan , New Delhi , India. The Theme of IITF 2013 was Inclusive Growth with Bihar as Partner State and Japan as Partner Country. IITF
80-611: A concerted and well coordinated trade promotion drive throughout the country. ITPO has two subsidiaries namely Tamil Nadu Trade Promotion Organisation (TNTPO) and Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation (KTPO) with share holding of 51 percent in each of them. With the commissioning of the state-of-the-art Chennai Trade Centre (CTC) in January 2001 and the Trade Centre Bangalore in September 2004, ITPO has successfully completed
120-463: A mission mode. The government’s plan to replace the Hall of Nations with a new convention center was justified as a necessity for creating a 'world-class' exhibition-cum-convention facility to host the then-upcoming G20 meetings that India would hold a few years later, indicating a clear intent to proceed with the demolition. Conservationists and architects from around the world protested the plan to demolish
160-871: A mystic who arrived in Delhi from Iran around 1260 CE. Further down Bhairon Road lies the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, and even further along stands the National Science Centre . The Pragati Maidan metro station, spanning 6,800 square meters and comprising the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro , opened in November 2006 during the India International Trade Fair. On its eighth day, the station accommodated over 200,000 passengers. In December 2019,
200-509: A proactive role in catalysing trade, investment and technology transfer processes. Its promotional tools include organising of fairs and exhibitions in India and abroad, Buyer-Seller Meets, Contact Promotion Programmes, Product Promotion Programmes, Promotion through Overseas Department Stores, Market Surveys and Information Dissemination. Some of the structures in Pragati Maidan were designed by
240-416: A total built-up area of 390,000 sq. metres, the complex includes an iconic, world-class meeting hall that can accommodate 7,000 people in a single format, along with six modern exhibition halls spanning an exhibition area of 150,000 sq. metres. The 2023 G20 New Delhi summit took place at this venue from September 9-10, 2023. Bharat Mandapam stands on the site of the former Hall of Nations, an iconic part of
280-549: A trade portal Trade Portal of India having all trade related information including country profiles, product profiles, trade directory etc. ITPO is networking with International Organisation in the field of Trade and Commerce through membership or collaborative arrangements such as Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ITPO is a founder member of Asian Trade Promotion Forum (ATPF) and participates in its Annual meets regularly. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) provide round-the-clock security at Pragati Maidan . Access control to
320-784: A vast complex of buildings, covering over 150 acres (0.61 km²) and interspersed with numerous lawns. It overlooks the historic Purana Qila , built by the second Mughal emperor, Humayun , which stands opposite Gate number 1. The complex houses numerous pavilions, including the Nehru Pavilion, the Defence Pavilion, the Indira Pavilion, and the Son of India Pavilion. It features a variety of structures in eclectic shapes and sizes and includes an auditorium that frequently hosts music shows and plays. Additionally, an internal shuttle service operates within
360-516: Is a fusion of preservation of traditions of Trade and Investments along with modern identity of ITPO. The logo has a universal form. It signifies an authority of India exercising trade through fairs and exhibitions in India and abroad. The emblem has been derived from an inscription on a gold coin belonging to the era of the ancient ruler, Samundragupta (circa 330-380 A.D.) symbolising the zenith achieved in external trade. The vertical and horizontal strokes in
400-582: Is a major tourist attraction. The annual event provides a common platform for the manufacturers, traders, exporters and importers. The fair displays comprises a wide range of products and services including automobiles, coir products, jute, textiles, garments, household appliances, kitchen appliances, processed food, beverages, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, bodycare & health care products, telecommunication, power sector, electronic sector, furniture, home furnishings, sporting goods, toys, and engineering goods. The participation figures verify
440-1039: Is air-conditioned space. It also consists of additional open space of 32,000 sq.m., a modern air conditioned food plaza with seating capacity for 500 plus persons, open and covered auditoriums with a combined capacity for 5500 and 1000 persons respectively, lounge areas, business centre facilities, etc. The existing facilities are being used by Industry, various Ministries, Govt. Departments and State Governments to present their policies, initiatives and achievements by supporting/holding exhibitions, conventions and other trade related events. ITPO has an extensive infrastructure as well as marketing and information facilities that are availed by both exporters and importers. ITPO had had overseas offices at New York City , Frankfurt , Tokyo , Moscow and São Paulo for pursuing opportunities for enhancement of India's trade and investment. However, all overseas offices are now closed by ITPO. ITPO has four Regional Offices: The Regional Offices, through their respective profile of activities, ensure
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#1732894706598480-456: Is in early discussions with ITPO to set up Pragati Haat in every district headquarters and one near Bangalore similar to that of Delhi's Pragati Maidan. KEA has sought 20 acres of land in each district and 70 acres of land near Bangalore for the purpose. As per Allocation of Business Rules (which describes distribution of subject amongst GoI's departments and ministries), ITPO's activities are now classified under Export Promotion, in place of
520-737: Is registered under Section-8 of the Companies Act, 2013 and so does not declare any dividend. ITPO's cash surplus stands at more than ₹316 crores in FY2021-22. ITPO continues performing handsomely and its networth has surpassed ₹2000 crores in FY2020-21. ITPO logo was designed for the erstwhile TFAI by eminent graphic designer Benoy Sarkar in 1974. He is also credited for designing iconic logos of Indian Airlines, Airports Authority of India, Delhi Transport Corporation, etc. ITPO logo has an interesting depiction of letters T (Trade) and F (Fair). The tone
560-425: Is spread over 123 acres of prime land in the heart of India's capital, New Delhi. The revamped complex includes the newly built double-storied exhibition halls — Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 15 — along with a single-floor structure, Hall 6. The Pragati Maidan complex is divided into two sections: the old hall complex, which includes Halls 7 to 12A, and the new hall complex, which comprises Halls 1 to 6 and Hall 14. Some of
600-751: Is the nodal agency of the Government of India under aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India) for promoting country's external trade. ITPO is a Mini-Ratna Category-1 Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) with 100 percent shareholding of Government of India. In January 2016, ITPO appointed NBCC as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) project as part of Redevelopment of Pragati Maidan . The project garnered much media attention due to demolition of Hall of Nations and Nehru Pavilion by ITPO in April 2017, after approval from Delhi High Court . ITPO has awarded
640-690: The 2010 Commonwealth Games , a ₹1,260-crore redevelopment plan was initiated by the government. After the Modi government came to power in 2014, it sought to revamp the Pragati Maidan. The comprehensive revamp plan of the Pragati Maidan IECC project was conceptualised by the ITPO in December 2015. In 2016, a consortium of architecture firms, Arcop (Delhi) and Aedas (Singapore), led by architects Sanjay Singh and Spaniard Simón Núñez de Arenas Fraile respectively, won
680-828: The Delhi Government 's naming committee decided to rechristen the station to Supreme Court owing to its proximity to the Supreme Court of India . Each year, the Income Tax Department opens over 150 counters for filing income tax returns. It also hosted Wills Lifestyle Indian Fashion Week (WIFW), organised by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in 2008 and 2009. Additionally, it features exhibitions spanning virtually all major industries, including toys, leather goods, lifestyle products and services, export items, medical equipment, sports equipment, and even
720-484: The G20 Leader's Summit . The project spans a total built-up area of 390,000 m² and includes an iconic, world-class convention centre with a capacity for 7,000 people in a single format, six modern exhibition halls covering 150,000 m² of exhibition space, ample underground parking, and strong infrastructure connectivity. This design encourages public transportation use while also enabling quick road decongestion. Pragati Maidan
760-528: The IECC construction work to Shapoorji Pallonji Group for ₹2150 crores, making the project cost go over whopping ₹2600 crores. On 22 December 2017, Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu laid foundation stone of IECC project and Integrated Transit Corridor Development project at Pragati Maidan. On October 13, 2021, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated New Exhibition Complex (Halls 2,3,4 & 5) and on June 19, 2022, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated
800-542: The Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park in Kakkanad. The project would require investment of ₹1125 million, of which ₹31.25 crore each will be provided by the central and state governments and the remaining ₹50 crore will be mobilised via credit. The state government granted an in-principle approval for the project in 2012, but owing to the non-availability of funds it got delayed. ITPO is operating
840-698: The Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor to the nation. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi performed havan and inaugurated the grand ITPO Convention Centre on July 26, 2023, and named it Bharat Mandapam. At Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Other Cities in India Outside India Third Party Events Many private companies, cooperatives and confederations organise prestigious fairs in Pragati Maidan such as India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)
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#1732894706598880-423: The Pragati Maidan complex was inaugurated in 1972, Bharat Mandapam was unveiled in 2023 ahead of the 2023 G20 New Delhi summit . It was constructed on the site of the iconic Hall of Nations , which was controversially razed in 2017 despite court proceedings underway to address the structure’s heritage status. The decision to demolish the Hall while the matter was sub judice sparked significant public outcry. With
920-517: The best Architects of their times, like the following: ITPO has been managing the Pragati Maidan exhibition complex in New Delhi , which is spread over an area of 123.5 acres and has established it as a renowned destination for holding exhibitions, conventions, seminars, business meets and other trade promotion activities. The existing infrastructure of Pragati Maidan includes more than 16 exhibitions halls of about 65,000 sq.m. out of which 40,000 sq.m.
960-508: The board of the TNTPO for the same. In 1995, ITPO launched 50:50 Joint subsidiary with National Informatics Centre (NIC) in the form of National Centre for Trade Information (NCTI) , for collection and dissemination of trade data and improving Business Information Services to the business community, especially SME. In 2015–2016, NCTI registered operational loss of about ₹2 million and net negative assets of about ₹4 million. ITPO had coordinated
1000-669: The competition for the Master Plan and architectural design of the exhibition halls and the convention center. The Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) at Pragati Maidan, developed at a cost exceeding ₹2,600 crore, was constructed by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) . NBCC subcontracted the work to the Shapoorji Pallonji Group . The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved it in January 2017 for implementation in
1040-573: The construction of exhibition-cum-trade complex Maniram Dewan Trade Centre ( Guwahati ) for Assam Trade Promotion Organisation under 'Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE) Scheme, for facilitating trade in North-Eastern States. International Trade and Convention Centre (Kerala) is proposed joint venture project of Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra) at 25 acres of land in
1080-560: The event. The 2003 edition of the IITF saw over 2.5 million visitors to Pragati Maidan. The Northern Railways ran special trains to Pragati Maidan during the 2008 edition of the fair. The Delhi Metro , in a similar vein, handled an average daily ridership of 50,000 commuters during the same period. Straddling a corner of Pragati Maidan overlooking the Mathura Road is the "Matka Peer", the dargah shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Abubakr Tusi Qalandari,
1120-527: The events held in Pragati Maidan are the India International Trade Fair , Auto Expo , World Book Fair , and AAHAR. The India International Trade Fair (IITF) , a two-week-long event, commences annually on 14 November at this venue. In 1999, during the fair, two new air-conditioned halls, 12 and 13, covering an area of 9,000 m², were opened to the public. That year, around 5,200 enterprises and over 70 companies from 14 countries participated in
1160-473: The exhibitions area would also be monitored by another team of the squad with help from private security guards. ITPO signed MoU with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) to collaborate on trade promotion. ITPO also signed MoU with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in April 2011, directed towards a collective and well-directed effort to promote India's trade identifying
1200-517: The expansive Pragati Maidan project. Designed by architect Raj Rewal , the Hall was celebrated as the world’s first and then-largest space-frame structure built in reinforced concrete. Pragati Maidan was inaugurated on November 3, 1972, by then- Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the eve of the International Trade Fair called Asia 72. The venue and the event were meant to celebrate 25 years of India's independence. Pragati Maidan comprises
1240-497: The expansive grounds. Pragati Maidan used to house a cinema called Shakuntalam , which attained popularity among college students for its comparatively cheap tickets. The complex houses 18 exhibition halls, several buildings, eateries, performance spaces and compounds, including headquarters of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), and hosts over 70 national and international exhibitions annually, with
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1280-513: The fair. Over one million general visitors visited the fair. The 36th edition of the popular India International Trade Fair (IITF) was held from 14 to 27 November 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The theme of this fair was Digital India . India Trade Promotion Organization [REDACTED] ₹ 3,765.2 million (US$ 45 million) (2015–2016) [REDACTED] ₹ 1,652.8 million (US$ 20 million) (2015–2016) India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) , headquartered at Pragati Maidan ,
1320-411: The first phase of the setting-up of modern exhibition facilities outside Delhi. In FY 2015–2016, TNTPO and KTPO registered revenues of about ₹315 million and ₹48 million respectively and have reserves of about ₹1840 million and ₹390 million respectively. The Chennai Trade Centre, which is now spread across 14,000 sqm, is planned to be expanded by addition of 6,000 sqm and ITPO is seeking approval from
1360-1082: The huge worldwide response of IITF. The 26th edition of IITF (2006) had around 7500 national and 350 international exhibiting companies. The fair attracted a huge audience of more than 3 million general visitors & 2,75,000 business visitors including 91 delegations from 53 countries. In fact, all business avenues will be encouraged to participate, to represent India in its totality and open fresh avenues for major business expansion. IITF 2014 included 6800 exhibitors displayed in an area of 94,300 square metres (1,015,000 sq ft). (gross) with 30 States and Union Territories participated in as exclusive pavilions. In this edition 299 foreign companies from 25 foreign countries displayed their products. Around 40,000 domestic business visitors and 63 foreign trade delegations from Afghanistan , Angola , Australia , Bangladesh , Brunei , Burkina Faso , Canada , China , Costa Rica , France , Germany , Ghana , Hong Kong , Iran , Indonesia , Japan , Kenya , Lesotho , Malawi , Malaysia , Mexico , Nepal , Nigeria , Oman had visited
1400-629: The iconic Hall of Nations, urging the government to preserve the renowned heritage structure. However, just a few days later, notwithstanding widespread protests, appeals, and public outcry, along an ongoing legal intervention in the Delhi High Court to protect the structure, the ITPO proceeded with the demolition. The complex was replaced by a new Bharat Mandapam , which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2023. In September 2023, it hosted
1440-501: The internal strengths of the respective organisations. ITPO signed MoU with National Book Trust (NBT), India for conducting New Delhi World Book Fair every year, starting from February 2013. In 2013, ITPO has commissioned the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) to construct a Business Confidence Index and a Consumer Confidence Index using data from ITPO's exhibitions. Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA)
1480-520: The largest being the India International Trade Fair which attracts over 10,000 exhibitors and over 3,000,000 visitors. Pragati Maidan is flanked by Mathura Road to its west and Bhairon Road on the south. To its east runs the main railway line to Central and Southern India. Situated in Central Delhi, Pragati Maidan offers about 61,290 sq. metres of covered exhibition space in 16 halls, besides 10,000 sq. metres of open display area. In 2006, ahead of
1520-663: The previous classification under State Trading. Commerce & Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsed in September 2015 that ITPO is one of India's best agencies for international affairs and is on the verge of starting a major Convention Centre in Delhi as the capital does not have a venue where international conferences could be held. ITPO was upgraded to Mini-Ratna Category-1 by Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in 2015 due to continuous profit and robust past performance, empowering ITPO to incur capital expenditure on new projects, modernisation, purchase of equipment etc., without Government approval up to ₹500 crores. ITPO
1560-402: The symbol represent life and prosperity. Pragati Maidan Bharat Mandapam ( English: /ˈbʱaːrət ˈmən̪ɖəpəm/ ) is an exhibition hall located within the confines of the sprawling Pragati Maidan complex in New Delhi, India . It is one of the largest convention centres of India, whose design and architecture draws inspiration from the twelfth-century Anubhava Mantapa . While
1600-763: Was incorporated by merger of Trade Development Authority (TDA) , a Registered Society under Ministry of Commerce & Industry , with Trade Fair Authority of India (TFAI) with effect from 1 January 1992. TFAI was earlier incorporated, under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956, on 30 December 1976 by amalgamating 3 organisations of the Government of India viz. India International Trade Fair Organisation, Directorate of Exhibitions & Commercial Publicity and Indian Council of Trade Fairs & Exhibitions and commenced operations with effect from 1 March 1977. ITPO, during its existence of more than 3 decades has played
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