IITF 2018: With the theme of ‘Rural Enterprises in India’, the 38th edition of India International Trade Fair 2018 commencing at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from November 14 to November 27, 2018, will be a special occasion for Delhiites to participate. But they may not be able to visit it if they have not made preparations in advance to reach the place early. The reason being that this year entry of merely 25000 have been fixed and if the number of visitors touch this mark even in the morning hours, others will not be allowed to enter despite having special passes. Because this year's Trade Fair is restricted to be held in merely one-fourth of the erstwhile area due to ongoing constructions work. 
 
The flagship event organised by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) will be inaugurated by Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, CR Chaudhary.
 
Notably, ITPO has earmarked initial four days from November 14 to 17 for the business visitors. The ITPO has facilitated three entry points for visitors: from Gate 1 near Bhairo Marg, the Gate 8 near Mathura Road and the Gate 10 near Pragati Maidan Metro station.
 
Although ITPO has made extensive efforts to ensure representation of all important sectors of IITF as well as foreign participants in the available space, around 800 participants from States/Government Departments, domestic and International companies will be able to take part.

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Nearly all states and Union Territories will make their presence in the fair. The ‘Partner Country’ is the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’ and the ‘Focus Country’ is Nepal, while the ‘Focus State’ is Jharkhand.   

Significantly, the fair has registered the foreign participation from countries including Afghanistan, China, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Tunisia, Vietnam and UAE.
 
Government group such as MSME, CAPART, Ministry of Social Justice, Ministry of Minority Affairs, KVIC, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, National Jute Board and TRIFED will also participate in the event.
 
Sectors like Cosmetics, Health, Electronics, Kitchen wares, Computer peripherals, mobile phones, Food Products, Leather and textiles and multi product will showcase their product in their stall during the fair.