The ongoing 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, will open for the general public from tomorrow. The theme for this year’s fair is- ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Bihar are the partner states of the International event, while Jharkhand is the focus State. Nearly 30 states and union territories, and over 60 ministries, are participating in the fair.
Speaking exclusively to Akashvani News, General Manager of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) for the Administration Department, Shankara Nand Bharti said that special arrangements have been made at the fair to ensure the convenience of visitors. He added that a shuttle bus service is available at the fair for the convenience of visitors. He added that Medical booths and ambulances have also been deployed to address any medical emergencies.
The ticket rate of the fair is 80 rupees for adults and 40 rupees for children. On holidays and weekends, ticket rates have been fixed 150 rupees for adults and 60 rupees for children. Entries for senior citizens and persons with disabilities are free of cost. Visitors can purchase tickets through the official website of ITPO and selected 55 Delhi Metro stations, and through the Delhi Metro’s ‘Saarthi’ app. The fair’s timing is from 10 am to 7:30 pm, however, visitors can enter the trade fair only till 5:30 pm.
