DIGITAL DESK, KOLKATA,2022:- The 21st Edition of India International Mega Trade Fair (IIMTF) 2022 is the largest Trade Fair in Eastern India and one of the two largest such fairs in India has begun on 16th December 2022 and will continue till 02nd January 2023 at the Science City Ground. The 18days long Trade Fair was inaugurated by Shri. Alapan Bandyopadhyay, IAS (Retd), Chief Advisor to Hon'ble Chief Minister Govt. of West Bengal along with Mr. Subir Chakraborty, President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I); Janab Andalib Elias, Deputy High Commissioner, Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in India; Mr. Qadir Shah, Counsellor, Embassy of Republic of Afghanisthan; Mr. Ajay Kumar, Zonal Manager, Life Insurance Corporation of India; Mr. OP Prahladka, Convenor, Eastern India, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, Govt of India; Mr. Moloy Chandan Chakrabortty, Jute Commissioner, National Jute Board; Shri Prakash Shah; Mrs. Suparna DattaGupta and other eminent personalities.
The main objective of organizing this Mega Trade Fair is to showcase Kolkata as the preferred destination for Trade and Commerce and as a most preferred Retail hub. Thailand & Afghanistan are the “Partner Countries”, with Iran & Bangladesh being the “Focus Countries” for this year Trade Fair. While last year, there were nearly 500 stalls with a total footfall of 45000 to 50000 visitors per day, due to COVID protocols but this year IIMTF is featuring around 600 stalls across segments like Food, Clothing, Furniture, Interior, Electronic appliances, HealthCare, Cosmetics & Lifestyle, Handicrafts & Consumer Durables wares from across the world and expecting more footfall throughout. This year more than 20 Foreign Countries along with nearly all Indian states are participating in the Fair.
Initially, when the fair was started there were less participation from foreign countries but now, the number of participants has increased to over 1000. Apart from India there are 16 other countries participating in the IIMTF this year like, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Myanmar, Bhutan, China, Taiwan, Dubai, Netherlands, USA, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Few of the participating states in the Trade Fair are Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, J&K, Haryana, Telengana, Arunachal, Kerala, etc. Many Apart from these several Departments of the Central Government like the Jute Board, Textiles and Handlooms have also participated in IIMTF.
Present on the occasion, Mr. Subir Chakraborty, President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry said “After the pandemic, Trade Fair like this is very essential for the industry to showcase their products in such grand exhibitions. The visitors in the Fair include industry leaders, high government officials, corporate decision-makers, manufacturers, traders and a large number of customers. With the diverse range of industry bodies participating at a same place there would be huge business opportunities for all. Over the years I have seen IIMTF growing, on our 21st Edition I would like to appreciate each and everyone for their participation. The Fair is open for all, please come-visit-trade and make it a successful one.”
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