New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the India International Trade Fair, 2014 in Delhi on November 14 in which over 6,500 companies from India and abroad are expected to participate.
"The 34th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) will be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee on November 14 at Pragati Maidan," fair organiser India Trade Promotion Organisation said in a release.
The theme of the fair this year is 'Women Entrepreneurs', to help organisations integrate women welfare programmes in different parts of the country.
Twenty five foreign countries are taking part in the IITF this year. South Africa is the Partner Country of the IITF 2014, while Thailand is the Focus Country.
The Deputy Trade & Industry Minister of South Africa Elizabeth Thabethe will grace the occasion, along with Commerce & Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Lt Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung.
Apart from showcasing a wide range of merchandise and services, the fair will be committed to 'Make in India' for further extending India's global appeal for investment in diverse sectors.
The fair will have focus on social issues, including the cleanliness drive launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under Swachh Bharat Mission.
The first five days of the fair from November 14-18 are restricted to business visitors. It will be open for general public during November 19-27.
