INDIA INTERNATIONAL

TRADE FAIR 2012

November 14-27,2012

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisers

India Trade Promotion Organisation

Pragati Bhawan, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Edited, designed and produced by

India Trade Promotion Organisation

Pragati Bhawan, Pragati Maidan,

New Delhi -110001(India)

CONTENTS

IITF 2012 – A Big Business Surge

Facts at A Glance …………………………………………………

Services & Facilities

Hall-wise Product Profile………………………………………………………

Theme: Skilling India

Partner Country : The Republic of Belarus

Focus Country: South Africa

Partner State: Uttarakhand

Focus State: .Andaman & Nicobar

Seminars /Workshops

Cultural Programs

India Trade Promotion Organisation- A Profile

Important Contact Numbers

IITF 2012- A BIG BUSINESS SURGE

India International Trade Fair, the iconic annual event of the India Trade

Promotion Organisation (ITPO) showcases the face of India in diverse sectors.

This year, the 32nd edition of the IITF has as its theme ‘Skilling India’ in

line with the priority accorded by Government to skill development in our

economic development. The thematic display highlights overall broad policy

objectives , financing, governance models, strategies and performance of

the Centre and State Ministries, Departments and Private sector in the related

fields. The theme is significant especially when Indian economy is poised

for a robust growth in the coming years and the focus is being given

on the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, where skilled manpower

becomes primary requirement.

The fair reflects determination of Indian business community in the midst of

realities such as globalization and competitiveness. The fair is indeed a display

of India’s prowess in scientific, industrial and agricultural development as well as,

space IT, telecom and e- governance.

IITF 2012, as a show window to the country’s broad spectrum of growth is

considered an effective platform for meaningful business activity in terms of

joint ventures, business transactions, exploring collaborations and investment

opportunities. Accentuating its appeal, the fair aims to sharpen India’s

competitive edge on account of its immense manpower base, diversified natural

resources and strong macro-economic fundamentals.

Apart from playing pivotal role in growth and development of Indian industry in a

global context, IITF provides a unique forum for B2B meetings between business

and trade delegations from India and overseas. As in earlier years, this year too,

the IITF projects Government initiatives, schemes and policies for different

socio-economic sector.

With considerable foreign participation, the fair has a special importance

for the Indian business community as Indian market has already been

integrating mode with global economies through acquisitions, mergers,

adoption of cost-cutting measures, automation, up gradation and adaptation of

latest technologies for large scale quality production.

This year, the Republic of Belarus’ has been accorded the status of the

‘Partner Country’ while, South Africa is the ‘Focus Country’. This year,

Uttarakhand is participating as Partner State and Andaman & Nicobar has

been given Focus State status.

The theme ‘Skilling India ‘ figures prominently in the display scheme of the

pavilions of the States and Union Territories as also in stand –alone pavilions.

This will bring to focus works undertaken by the NSDC. On the socio-economic

front too, the participation of TECHMART, SARAS, Jute Manufactures

Development Council , Coir Board, Khadi & Village industries, Cottage Industries

showcase the achievement of traditional sectors in appropriate perspective in

order to reinforce their global appeal and standing.

IITF has elicited participation of over 6000 exhibitors. A notable feature of the

fair is the participation by all the States and Union Territories of India. Around

two million visitors including buyers are expected to visit from India and abroad.

The visitor profile covers captains of trade and industry, overseas trade

delegations, foreign emissaries, business persons and decision takers, prominent

members of the Union Cabinet, Chief Minister of Indian States, Members of

Parliament and State Legislative bodies, senior bureaucrats and policy makers

and media persons.

It presents a range of products that come from sources as diverse as village

artisans to MNCs, covering primarily the consumer goods sector. The major

display of work by artisans from villages has been presented in the SARAS

Pavilion. As usual, a wide segment of the fair has been devoted to home

electronics, communications, building technology, jute and coir, light engineering

goods and two wheelers, automobiles and auto parts, home appliances and

kitchenware, cosmetics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, agro products,

processed food, textiles and garments, flooring and furnishing, stationary,

footwear, good living, FMCGs, products of small and medium enterprises,

handicrafts, rural arts and crafts, toys and games, etc.

IITF 2012 is supplemented by a number of seminars and conferences on

subjects pertaining to business opportunities across several sectors. Other

aspects side by side with the fair include cultural programmes, State Day

celebrations, international cuisines as well as those from states of Indian Union

at different food outlets.

The first five days of the fair have been earmarked exclusively for business

visitors. Significantly, the participants and business delegates from India and

overseas can conveniently utilise a full range of facilities available here at

exhibition complex. These facilities cater the demand of holding ancillary

business events at Pragati Maidan - a Convention Friendly Exhibition

Complex.

IITF 2012: FACTS AT A GLANCE

Inauguration by Hon’ble President of India,

Mr. Pranab Mukherjee,

on November 14,2012

Guests of Honour Excellencies Prime Minister of Belarus

Mr. Mikhail V. Myasnikovich

and

Deputy Trade & Industry

Minister of South Africa

Ms. Elizabeth Thabethe

Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry

and Textiles.

Mr. Anand Sharma

VVIPs from

Partner & Focus

States

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttrakhand

Mr. Vijay Bahuguna,

Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Andaman & Nicobar

Islands

Lt. General Bhopinder Singh.

Duration of the fair November 14-27, 2012

Timings

Visitor Entry

Business Visitors: 09.30 am. to 07.30 pm.

(From November 14 to 18, 2012)

General Visitors: 9.30 am to 7.30 pm.

( From November 19-27, 2012)

Permitted from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Theme Skilling India

Partner Country The Republic of Belarus

Focus Country South Africa

Partner State Uttarakhand

Focus State Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Aims & Objectives

To highlight India’s achievements, socio –economic development and

export potential

To provide a platform for business transactions, product launches and

test marketing.

To provide a one-stop sourcing point for quality products, services

and technologies at competitive prices.

To open new avenues for transfer of technology to entrepreneurs of

India’s neighboring countries.

To explore joint venture opportunities

To create awareness about theme ‘Skilling India’.

Participation

Over 6,000 exhibitors from India and overseas.

Domestic 32 States and Union Territories along with exhibiting

companies from their respective State (each ranging between

50 to 200 exhibitors ).

31 Central Government Ministries /Departments along with

their Agencies/PSUs including Ministries of Water Resources,

Power, Earth Sciences, Steel, Railways, Non-conventional

Energy, Social Justice, Health & Family Welfare, Agriculture,

Defence, Rural Development, Department of Posts, Income

Tax, Handloom, Custom & Excise (Department of Publicity &

Public Relations)

Public Sector Companies, Export Promotion Councils and

Commodity Boards and other Government Promotional

organizations including Punjab National Bank, Khadi &

Village Industries Commission, National Small Industries

Corporation, National Mission on Bamboo & Housing and

Urban Development Corporation , RBI, LIC and Petroleum

Conservation Research Association.

CAPART Pavilion of Ministry of Rural Development with 800

Rural Artisans and Craftsmen from all over India. 325 individual companies including well-known names such as

Ballarpur Industry, Bosch, Britannia, Dabur, Dhampur Sugars, DS

Group, Eureka Forbes, Hawkins, Hilton & Bergs, HUDCO, IFB,

India Mart, Luminous, Magical Pharma, Maharaja Whitelinhe,

MTR, Nature Essence, Omron, Parag, Panasonic, Ratna Sagar,

Scorpio Enterprises, Shahnaz, Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd., SR Foils,

TATA Chemicals, TI Cycles, Usha International, Ushq Sriram,

VRS Foods, Whirlpool, Yes Bank, etc.

Foreign About 250 Overseas Exhibitors from 21 countries (230 in

national pavilion and about 20 exhibiting independently).

National Pavilions of 21 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh,

China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Hong Kong,

Iran, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Portugal, Republic

of Belarus, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand,

United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam

Among the leading foreign companies participating in the fair

are: Milano Bazar(Egypt), Odeki-Ghana, RS creation (Hong

Kong), Htake Starlay Gems & Jewellery, AR Yone

OO(Myanmar), Tillo Dediyelik and Original Istanbul(Turkey),

Al Fustaq Food Stuff Factory (UAE), TANH THAO Co.

(Vietnam), Machi Enterprises (Vietnam).

Display

Profile

*Home Electronics * Communications *Building Technology

*Jute and Coir *Light Engineering Goods and Two Wheelers

*Automobiles and Auto Parts *Home Appliances and

Kitchenware s*Cosmetics *Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

*Agro Products *Processed Food *Textiles and Garments

*Flooring and Furnishing *Stationery *Footwear *Good

Living *FMCGs *Products of Small and Medium Enterprises

*Handicrafts *Rural Arts and Crafts *Toys and Games etc.

Launching

Pad

For launching the latest technology and products, an

exclusive’ Launching Pad ‘has been introduced by the ITPO in

Hall No. 8. Participating companies are allowed to launch and

display their wares in two sessions (Timings: 11.00 am to 1.00

pm and 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, @ Rs. 50,000/- per session)

Visitor

Profile

Overseas Business delegations and visitors

Manufacturers

Suppliers

Retailers

Equipment & Machinery Suppliers

Marketing & Direct Selling companies

Government Agencies

General Public

FACILITIES FOR OVERSEAS/DOMESTIC VISITORS

OVERSEAS VISITORS

International Business Visitors Lounge (IBVL)

A Business Lounge for international participants/visitors will be functioning

outside Gate No. 1, Bhairon Marg during IITF 2012 for providing facilitation

services to overseas trade delegations visiting the Fair under the aegis of trade

associations and other recognized nodal business groups The facilitation

services at the Lounge will also be extended to business persons visiting the

Fair on the recommendation of their respective Missions in India or the Indian

Missions in their respective countries. The facilities to be provided include

registration, escorted visits to various Hall, foreign exchange counter and

cyber services.

Business Visitor Facilitation Centre

This facility will be available for all business visitors to the fair at Gate Nos. 1,

2, 7 and 10 on the first five days of the IITF 2012 i.e. November 14-18, 2012

when entry to the fair will be restricted to business visitors only. Visitors

entering the fair with business entry tickets may come to the Centre located at

any of these gates and collect a free kit comprising list of exhibitors, map of

Pragati Maidan etc. on producing their business card.

PRESS ENTRY

Press & Media with I-Card issued by ITPO can enter from any gate. However,

a facilitation desk for media has been created at Gate No. 4, Pragati Maidan.

Ticket outlets/Timings of Ticket Sale

Metro Rail Stations (DMRC)

ITPO Counters {Gate No. 1, 2 at Bhairon Road}. Ticket counters will be

opened from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on week days and 9:30 am to 1:00 pm on

weekend (Saturday/Sunday) and Holiday.

Free entry for senior citizens/physically challenged on presentation of age

proof, Attendant to senior citizens/physically challenged has to purchase

ticket as per the rate applicable on the particular day from Gate 1 and 2.

Business Visitor Ticket

Business Visitor Ticket : 400/- (November 14-18,2012)

(Entry for one day Only)

Seasonal Ticket : 1500/- (November 14-27,2012)

General Public Ticket (November 19-27, 2012)

Category Working Day Saturday/Sunday /Holiday

Adult 50/- 80/-

Child 30/- 50/-

Note: There is no free entry or concessional group price for students groups. There shall be no advance sale of tickets. Sale of tickets may be closed earlier in the interest of Public Safety.

Fee for announcement of missing person within Pragati Maidan: 20/.

For such announcements, visitors should contact Central Control Room at

Hall No. 1, opposite Haryana Pavilion.

Parking Facilities

Entry of cars from Gate No. 1 will only be for the Exhibitors, Service providers and other

agencies with parking labels.

Press Parking at NSCI – Purana Qila Road.

Parking inside Gate No 4 & 6 only for Government Exhibitors, Pavilion Directors

& Resident Commissioners with parking label only.

Parking inside Gate No. 3 only for ITPO officials and no public entry from Gate

no. 3 and 4.

Paid parking available at Delhi Zoo, Bhairon Road, Purana Qila Road, Pragati

Maidan Metro Station and India Gate.

No halting and parking is permitted outside any gate of Pragati Maidan.

No Parking available inside Pragati Maidan for the visitors

Entry of visitors only from Gate No. 5,7,8 on Mathura Road and Gate No. 1 and 2 on

Bhairon Road and Gate No. 1 from Gate No. 8 only for exhibitors of Hall 18 and 14.

Parking Rates applicable for IITF 2012

Parking near Bhairon Mandir behind Purana Qila, (Parking on Payment)

Vehicle Rate per entry

Bus /Truck (Bhairon Road) 350/-

Car/Jeep/Van 125/-

Scooters/Motor Cycles . 50/-

Bicycles 2 /-

Park & Ride Round Robin Ferry Services 1. Free Round Robin Service :

Time :- 9.00 am to 8.00 pm 2 Buses from November 14 to 18, 2012 3 Buses from November 19 to 27, 2012

Route: The buses will move in anti-clockwise direction starting from Gate No. 2→Gate No. 1→I.P. Depot

→ITO-Pragati Maidan Metro Station →Gate No. 8, 7-5,4,3 and back to Gate No. 2.

2. Free Park & Ride Services Time :- 9.00 am to 8.00 pm 2 Buses from November 14 to 18,2012 3 Buses from November 19 to 27,2012

Route : Ashpond( behind Rajghat)→ Sarai Kale Khan→Pragati Maidan→Gate No. 2 and back to Ashpond.

Route:- Sunhari Pula ( Dayal Singh College) to Pragati Maidan→Gate No. 2 and back to Sunhari Pula( Dayal Singh College).

Special DTC Bus Services to NCR region for visitors

Ghaziabad,

Faridabad

Gurgaon.

Metro

Public Security and Safety Measures

X-Ray baggage scanners at all entry points as scanning of baggage is mandatory.

Explosive Detectors for the anti sabotage check.

Sufficient number of CCTVs , Observation Towers, DFMDs, Walkie-Talkie sets and Inverted Mirrors for checking and surveillance.

CCTV Cameras to regulate entry with bar coded badges and bar coded tickets.

Fire fighting systems inside all halls as per the requirements of Delhi Fire Service.

Emergency lights inside the Halls in case of sudden power failure, arrangement of stand by generators.

Deployment of fire tenders for public safety 24X7

Deployment of Delhi Police, Army and other paramilitary forces and Delhi Fire Service for public safety and security.

Flap barriers installed at all entry points to regulate entry with bar coded badges and bar coded tickets.

First Aid and Ambulance Service

First Aid and Ambulance Services will be provided by several Hospitals/Organizations of Delhi

during the Fair at various locations in Pragati Maidan. The first aid services will be available near

Hall No. 14 & 6, and Dispensary in Hall No. 19. Besides,nearby Government Hospitals have been

requested to keep their emergency medical services on alert during the fair to meet any

emergency situation.

Central Control Room (Hall No.1)

The Central Control Room and Mini Control Rooms in different halls will be providing specific

information and assistance to the exhibitors and visitors regarding lost/found, products and

services at the Trade Fair.

Media Centre (Hall No.19)

A well-furnished and fully – equipped Media Centre for holding press briefings, issuing press

notes and dissemination of products information.

Business Information Centre (Hall No.19)

With over 6000 publications, periodicals and directories, an electronic reference library is

functional in Hall No.19. The Centre is also having computerized trade information with a

trade portal. The business community can benefitted from from the expert advice on

economy, exports, joint ventures, investment opportunities, custom procedures, Government

policies and status of various industries.

OTHER FACILITIES AT PRAGATI MAIDAN

Ambulance & Medical Dispensary

Banks and ATM Services

Business Information Centre

Launching Pad for new products and services

Cargo Handling

Central Control Room

Conference Halls

Fire Service Station

General Security in the Fair Ground

Hostesses

Advertising Sites inside Pragati Maidan

Horticulture Facilities

International Business Lounge

Information Booths

Library and Trade Information Centre

Parking Area

Post, Telephone and Telefax facilities

Power and Water Supply

Media Centre

Priority Movement of Exhibits

Protocol Room

Food outlets

Business Convention facilities

Touch Screen kiosks at vantage points

Travel Agency for Air & Rail Booking

Trolleys

Trade Information Centre

Open Air Theatres

Food and Beverage Outlets

Multi-cuisines will be served in different food and beverage outlets, while regional food

specialty will also be served in the specified food outlets earmarked for the States and Union

Territories. The food outlets are:

Pragati Food Court – Multi Cuisine and Beverage

Pragati Restaurant – Multi Cuisine fine dining

Pragati Café – Hot and cold beverages, snacks etc

F&B Outlet No.11 – South Indian cuisine

Food Court – II – Cuisines from States & Union Territories and Foreign countries

Outlet Nos. 6,7, 8 ,9 &12 – Cuisines from States and Union Territories

90 vending points for tea/coffee, water, juices, soft drinks and ice creams.

Eco- Friendly Initiatives at IITF 2012

Pragati Maidan is a‘ NO SMOKING ZONE’

Plastic bags are not allowed

HALL-WISE PRODUCT PROFILE: IITF 2012

Hall Nos. Products

Hall No 1 Foyer Theme – Skilling India

Hall No.1- (Front) Textiles, Jute and Coir, Leather Goods, Footwear , Travel goods, Artificial Jewellery

Hall No.1- (Rear) Home and Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Hobs & Home Decor , Decorative items Stationery , Kids items and Toys, DIY Tools

Hall No. 2 Chhattisgarh State

Hall No. 3 & 4 Food , Processed Foods and Agro Products

Hall No 5 Jharkhand State

Hall No.6 Government and Foreign Participants

Hall No. 6 Mezzanine Uttarakhand State

Hall No. 7(A,B,C) SARAS-Display by Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART)

Hall No 7 D

Department of Social Justice

Hall No 7 E Department of Water Resources

Hall No. 7 (F,G, & H) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)

Hall No. 8, Product Launch

Hall No. 9

Handicrafts, Paintings, Crystal Glassware & Bone Chinaware , Corporate Gifts

Hall No. 10

Service Sector :- Bank, Insurance, Financial services, Consultancy services, Construction and reality etc.

Hall No.11

Cosmetics, Healthcare products, Opticals and Eye care.

Hall No. 12 Cameras, Clocks & Watches , Laptops, Desktops and Computer Hardware, Software, Mobile phones, Electronic Storage Devices, Video Games Electronics related chain stores, Gold , Silver ,Platinum and Precious Stone Jewellery.

Hall No. 12 A Consumer electronics and white goods like Fridge, Washing machines, Electronic Safes etc.

Hall No. 14 TECHMART by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)

Hall No. 15 KVIC –Display by Khadi and Village Industries Commission

Hall No.18 Ground Government Departments and Foreign Participants

Hall No. 18 Upper Government Departments and Foreign Participants

Hall No. 20 Government Department

SKILLING INDIA: Theme of IITF 2012

The objective of Skill Development is to create a workforce empowered with the

necessary and continuously upgraded skills, knowledge and internationally recognized

qualifications to gain access to gainful employment and ensure India’s competitiveness

in the competitive global market. It aims at increasing the productivity and employability

of workforce (salaried and self-employed) both in the organized and the unorganized

sectors. It seeks increased participation of youth, women, disabled and other

disadvantaged sections as well as synergize efforts of various sectors. Attuning the

present system with the enhanced capability to adapt to changing technologies and

labour market demands, is yet another important aspect.

According to the International Labour Organization “Skill development is of key

importance in stimulating a sustainable development process and can make a

contribution in facilitating the transition from an informal to formal economy. It is also

essential to address the opportunities and challenges to meet new demands of

changing economies and new technologies in the context of globalization.”

Skills development can help build a “virtuous circle” in which the quality and relevance

of education and training for women and men fuels the innovation, investment,

technological change, enterprise development, economic diversification and

competitiveness that economies need to accelerate the creation of more jobs. This is a

major step towards poverty alleviation.

National Scenario

India is one of the few countries in the world where the working age population will be

far in excess of those dependent on them.. As per the World Bank, this will continue at

least three decades till 2040. This has increasingly been recognized as a potential

source of significant strength for the national economy, provided we are able to equip

and continuously upgrade the skills of the population in the working age group.

In recognition of this need, the Government of India has adopted skill development as a

national priority over the next 10 years. The Eleventh Five Year Plan detailed a road-

map for skill development in India, and favoured the formation of Skill Development

Missions, both at the State and National levels. To create such an institutional base for

skill development in India at the national level, a “Coordinated Action on Skill

Development” with three-tier institutional structure consisting of the PM’s National

Council on Skill Development, the National Skill Development Coordination Board

(NSDCB) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was created in early

2008.The main functions of the PM’s National Council on Skill Development are :

To lay down overall broad policy objectives, financing and governance models

and strategies relating to skill development. To review the progress of schemes, and guide on mid-course corrections,

additions and closure of parts or whole of any particular programme/scheme. Coordinate Public Sector / Private Sector Initiatives in a framework of

collaborative action.

The NSDCB coordinates the skill development efforts of a large number of Central

Ministries/Departments and States. The NSDCB, a Public Private Partnership was set

up to catalyze the setting-up of large scale, for-profit sustainable vocational institutions

in the country, by encouraging private sector participation and providing low-cost

funding for training capacity. In addition, it is expected to fund supporting systems such

as quality assurance, labor market information systems and train-the-trainer facilities.

Thus, the three-tier structure together facilitates implementation of skill development on

the ground through three main channels - Central Ministries, the State governments and

private and public training organisations.

In the Central Government, around 20 Ministries are closely involved in skill

development, through training or funding such programmes.

Ministries with Training Capacity 1. Ministry of Agriculture 2. Ministry of Communication and IT 3. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 4. Ministry of Human Resource Development 5. Ministry of Labour and Employment 6. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 7. Ministry of Railways 8. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 9. Ministry of Textiles 10. Ministry of Tourism

Ministries (Providing financial support for skill development through external training capacity) 1. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

2. Ministry of Do NER

3. Ministry of Minority Affairs

4. Ministry of Rural Development

5. Ministry of Food Processing Industries

6. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

7. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

8. Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation

9. Ministry of Woman and Child Development

10. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

These Ministries mainly operate in one of two ways - through setting up own training

capacity in specific sectors (examples of such ministries include Ministry of Labour and

Employment, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare etc) or

through providing per-trainee costs of training for specific target populations (examples

of such Ministries include Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Women and Child

Development etc).

Most State Governments also have set up State Skill Development Missions as nodal

bodies to anchor the skill development agenda in the State. SSDMs are expected to

play a significant role in escalating the pace of skilling, through identification of key

sectors for skill development in the State, as well as coordinating with Central

Ministries, State Line Departments, and also with industry and private training

organizations. Each State has adopted a structure of SSDM that best suits the local

environment and the State vision for skill development. While some States have elected

to form the SSDM as a Society or Corporation under the Chief Secretary or Chief

Minister, others have housed it under relevant Departments such as Labour, Human

Resource Development or Planning. Many states are starting to set year-wise targets

for skill development, specifying the state budgetary allocation, and complementing

Government efforts by encouraging private investment.

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PARTNER COUNTRY: THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

Belarus of today is a combination of technological progress and ancient traditions, religious and secular customs, urbanization and virgin nature Identified as an important State in the CIS region, Belarus occupies a pride of place in IITF 2012 , as the Partner Country. As many as 57 major companies from the country, covering a gamut of sectors ranging from infrastructure development, automobiles, integrated circuits, optical devices, food products, beverages, leather and rubber products and petro chemicals are participating, leading participating companies include BeLAZ Automobile works. MAZ Minsk Automobile Works, MTZ Minsk Tractor Works, Amkodor, Belarusian State Technology University, State University of Informatics, etc.

Geographical position: the Center of Europe. Territory: 207,600 square kilometers. Belarus shares border with Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, and Ukraine. It stretches 560km (350 miles) from north to south, 650km (460 miles) from east to west. Belarus is bigger than Austria, Ireland, Portugal, and Greece.

Time zone: GMT+2.

Climate: mild winters and warm summers, relatively high humidity. The hottest month is July, the coldest January.

Population: 9,471,900; urban population accounts for over 70 percent. Belarus in population ranks fifth in the CIS after Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. The Mothers’ Index in Save the Children’s report, concludes that Belarus is the best county in the CIS for a woman to be a mother, and 33rd among developed countries. Belarus is among the top thirty nations in terms of women’s participation in decision making. Women account for one third of Belarusian Parliament. According to the United Nations Human Development Report, Belarus ranked 52nd among 182 countries and first in the CIS in terms of the development index along with the Gender-related factor.

Ethnic composition: Belarusians (over 80 percent), Russians, Poles, Ukrainians, Jews, Lithuanians, and other ethnicities.

Capital: the city of Minsk. It is located at the same altitude as Hamburg and Dublin. The distance to the capitals of the neighboring countries: 215km to Vilnius, 470km to Riga, 550km to Warsaw, 580km to Kyiv, 700km to Moscow.

Administrative division: six regions (Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, Minsk, and Mogilev) and 118 districts.

Official Languages: Belarusian, Russian.

Religion: traditional religions are Christianity (Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches), Judaism and Islam. The majority of the population practice Orthodox and Catholic religions.

About Belarus

Monetary unit: Belarusian rubble

National holiday: Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Republic Day), July 3.

Political Structure: In conformity with the Constitution (basic law) of Belarus, the Republic of Belarus is a unitary democratic social law-governed state. Belarus recognizes the supremacy of the universally acknowledged principles of international law and ensures that its laws comply with such principles. State power in the Republic of Belarus is exercised on the principle of division of powers between the legislature, executive and judiciary.

Economy: Belarus’s economy is export-based (with export accounting for 50 percent of the Gross Domestic Product). The country is one of the world’s biggest exporters of trucks, tractors, road construction equipment and municipal vehicles. The Republic of Belarus is an open economy maintaining business relations with 150 countries. Belarus holds leadings positions in the CIS in chemical and processing industries, some areas of information and communication technologies. The country has good traditions and achievements in high technology: optic and laser devices, automated control systems. Among the Belarusian industries running on local raw materials the most attractive for investors are timber processing, meat and dairy industries, flax production, manufacture of mineral water, soft drinks and construction materials. For many years Belarus has enjoyed a sustainable economic growth. The annual GDP growth hovers around 8 percent. In January-August 2011 GDP increased by 11 percent.

Main Sectors of Economy: Belarus’s main sectors of economy are mechanical engineering, chemical and petrochemical industry, fuel and energy sector, agriculture, timber and woodworking industries and others. Belarusian Auto Works (BelAZ trademark) is a major world manufacturer of mining dump trucks of heavy-duty and super-size load capacity, as well as the other heavy vehicles, being used in mining and construction branches of industry. The enterprise produces every third mining dump truck in the world. Its production is well-known in India. Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) is one of the world’s top eight manufacturers of tractors, which are being sold into more than 60 countries.

Chemical and petrochemical industry is notable for producing high-quality potash, nitrogen, and phosphate fertilizers, which are in great demand abroad. Belarusian Potash Company is a large exporter of potash fertilizers accounting for 43% of the global market. The biggest company of the ferrous metallurgy industry – Belarusian Steel Works (BMZ trademark, based in the town of Zhlobin) sells its production into more than 50 countries.

Agriculture is an important part of the national economy. Along with Australia and New Zealand, Brazil and Argentina, Belarus is the world’s biggest exporter of dairy products. Belarus accounts for about 16 percent of the world’s areas under flax. Belarus ranks in top five out of 26 countries producing flax. Belarus is one of the world’s seven leading potato producers and is a global leader in the potato production per capita.

Culture and Arts: Belarusian culture is the product of centuries of diverse influences. In Belarus there existed unique architectural and fine arts schools; great musical and literary pieces were created.

There are over 15,000 historical monuments in Belarus. The architectural and cultural complex of the Radziwills in the town of Nesvizh, the Mir Castle complex, Nesvizh archive and library collection, the Belovezhskaya Pushcha and the Struve Geodetic Arc have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List of cultural and natural properties.

Travel and Tourism:. The development of tourism is one of the priorities in Belarus today. An advantageous geographic location, great nature, convenient transport communication make Belarus an enticing holiday destination for travelers from around the world. Everyone can find something to his or her liking in Belarus. Whether you love avant-garde or classical art, cinema, theater, sport, clubs, or no-fuss recreation – Belarus has it all. Moderate continental climate, crystal-clear air, and virgin landscapes attract the lovers of peaceful and solitary alfresco recreation; they can visit national parks and numerous nature reserves. Our country is famous for its medical services. Many foreigners choose Belarusian hospitals and other establishments for their highly qualified medical staff and available prices. There are also nearly one hundred sanatoria in Belarus, which offer a wide range of medical services at a great value for money price. The recreation of tourists is organized here in accordance with the most demanding international standards. Travelers wishing to discover Belarus can choose from over 750 tours and itineraries offered by Belarusian travel agencies. There are over 270 hotels in Belarus, of them 30 in Minsk. The best hotels are the five-star Hôtel D’Europe and Crowne Plaza and the four-star Victoria and Minsk.

FOCUS COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA

THE SOUTH AFRICAN HANDMADE COLLECTION

Come view and experience the best of the South African Handmade Collection (SAHC), a

unique South African design signature, on display on the South African National Pavilion at the

India International Trade Fair (IITF). Celebrating the fusion of heritage with the future, tradition

with the imagination, creativity with business know-how, the exhibition by 35 South African

crafters will lead you through time, exposing you to the historical traditional crafts and back to

the present with the enticement of modern art. The South African Handmade Collection is now a

prominent brand globally. As a brand this definitive collection represents the highest quality,

design led, and well manufactured, environmentally friendly South African craft products,

conforming to fair trade practices. It exposes the world to the best of South African handmade

products.

South Africa is home to some of the most ancient and beautiful art in the world including the

rock art of the ancestors of today's Bushman or San. It is also the scene of a host of diverse and

challenging contemporary artists producing important new work. South African beadwork, once

the insignia of tribal royalty alone, has today found a huge range of applications, from the

creation of coverings for everything from bottles to matchboxes and to ribbons in the form of

small Zulu beadworks known as Zulu love letters.

In addition to standard materials such as beads, grass, leather, fabric and clay, pieces are made

using telephone wire, plastic bags, petrol cans and bottle tops – even food tin labels are used to

create brightly coloured papier-mache bowls. A high level of skill is brought to the production of

work that has long been a part of African society, and has now found new commercial

outlets.The influence of increased urbanization and complex cultural influences has enabled the

Craft Sector to attain acclamation in several global markets.

PARTNER STATE: UTTARAKHAND

In the Northern Part of India lies the beautiful state of Uttarakhand referred to as the pristine

Devbhoomi. Carved out of Himalayas and the adjoining northwestern districts of erstwhile Uttar

Pradesh, Uttarakhand was born on 9th

November 2000. It was the 27th state of the Republic of

India. Divided into 2 regions-Garhwal and Kumaon, the state comprises of 13 districts (7 in

Garhwal and 6 in Kumaon).

In the last 12 years Uttarakhand has emerged from Zero Industry Region to one of the

fastest growing economies.

Like any other state in our country, Uttarakhand has parliamentary system of representative

democracy for its government. Uttarakhand has a population of 8.5 million comprising 1000

females for every 1024 males, with 69.45% of the population living in rural areas. The state is

the 20th most populous state of the country having 0.84% of the population on 1.69% of the

land.

Uttarakhand has been able to carve a niche for itself and has given pride of place to its local

languages, crafts, culture and art.

Main languages spoken in the state include Hindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali, Jaunsari, and Bhotiya.

Music being an integral part of Uttarakhand culture has gained importance over time; popular

folk songs of the state include mangals, basanti, khuded and chhopati.

The dances of the region are connected with life and existence representing countless human

emotions. Langvir nritya is a dance form for males that resembles gymnastic movements.

Barada nati folk dance is another famous dance of Dehradun, which is practiced during some

religious festivals. Other well-known dances include hurka baul, jhumeila, chaufula,

and chholiya.

Popular local crafts of the state include wood carving which commonly appears in the temples

of Uttarakhand. Beautiful paintings and murals are used to decorate both homes and temples.

Other crafts include basketry from Garhwal, woolen shawls, scarves, and rugs majorly crafted by

Bhotiyas of Northern Uttarakhand.

Wheat is the staple food of Uttarakhand, although non-vegetarian food is also served. A

distinctive characteristic of Uttarakhand cuisine is the sparing use of tomatoes, milk, and milk

based products. Bal mithai is a popular fudge-like sweet. Other popular dishes include dubuk,

chains, kaap, churkani, Bhatt ki Chudkani, sei, and gulgula. Jhoi, a regional variation of kadhi, is

also popular.

The state being the pilgrimage hub of India acts as the host of Kumbh Mela. Kumauni Holi,

Ganga Dussehra, Basant Panchami, Makar Sankranti, Ghee Sankranti, Khatarua, Bat Savitri, and

Phool Dei are other major festivals. The Char Dhams (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and

Gangotri) & the Paanch Prayag also find their abode in the divine state of Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand is one of the fastest growing economies in India. GDP of Rs 29,507 crores in 2009-

2010 fiscal year with growth rate of 9.41%. 41,216 small scale industries employing more than

15 Lakh people. Like rest of India, agriculture is one of the most significant sectors of the

economy of Uttarakhand. Basmati rice, wheat, soybeans, groundnuts, coarse cereals, pulses,

and oil seeds are the most widely grown crops here. Fruits like apples, oranges, pears, peaches,

litchis, and plums are widely grown and important to the large food processing industry of the

state. Other rising industries include tourism and hydropower, and there is prospective

development in IT, ITES, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and automobile industries. The service

sector of Uttarakhand mainly includes tourism, information technology, higher education, and

banking.

Uttarakhand is famous for its great Bio-diversity. Flora and Fauna constitute for about 65% of

the total area of the state. The state boasts of 12 National Parks, housing several rare species of

plants and animals which are protected by the National Parks such as Jim Corbett National Park

(the oldest national park of India) in Nainital District and UNESCO World Heritage Site -Valley

of Flowers National Park and Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District. Rajaji National

Park in Haridwar District, Govind Pashu Vihar National Park & Sanctuary and Gangotri

National Park in Uttarkashi District are few other protected areas in the state.

The abundant bounty, coupled with favorable climatic conditions for food processing, makes

Uttarakhand an attractive destination for Agri and food processing, floriculture, herb-

based industries etc. Four export zones for Litchi, Floriculture, Basmati Rice and Medicinal

Plants, respectively, have already been established. Over 65 government owned orchards are

being managed by the private sector.

The industrial policies of Uttarakhand State Government and Central Government’s Industrial

package make Uttarakhand an attractive destination for setting up industries. There are ample

opportunities for industries of Handloom and Handicraft, Herbal Medicines & Parks, Agro

and Food Processing, Wool and Forest based Industries, Tourism related infrastructure

and many more

The state has all the fundamentals to develop as a preferred destination for IT & ITES. A

dedicated IT Park has been set up in Dehradun and other projects are also in the pipeline.

Opportunities for e-commerce, e-business, and e-tourism & software development are hold great

potential in the IT enabled state.

Uttarakhand has more than 16,000 kms of metalled roads. As of 2012, approximately 1000

buses are being plied by the "Uttarakhand Transport Corporation" on 35 nationalized routes

along with many other non-nationalized routes. There are also private transport operators

operating approximately 3000 buses on non-nationalized routes along with a few interstate routes

in Uttarakhand and the neighbouring state of UP. For travelling locally, the state has auto

rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. In addition, remote towns and villages in the hills are connected

to important road junctions and bus routes by a vast network of sharing jeeps.

The major airport in the state is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is well connected

to Delhi. Another domestic airport is located in the Kumaon region of Pantnagar. There are plans

to launch helipad service in Pant Nagar and Jolly Grant Airports and other important tourist

destinations like Ghangharia and Hemkund Sahib.

Because over 90% of Uttarakhand's terrain is hilly, railway services are very limited in the state

and are largely confined to the plains. As of 2011 the total length of railway tracks was about

345 km. Dehradun Railway Station is a railhead of the Northern Railways.

Uttarakhand has one of the most popular Tourist spots including some of the ancient temples,

forest reserves, national parks, hill stations, and mountain peaks.

Two of the most holy rivers of the Hindus- Ganga and Yamuna, originate in Uttarakhand.

Rishikesh near Haridwar is known as the paramount yoga centre of India. Hemkund, nested in

the Himalayas, is a prime pilgrimage center for the Sikhs. Tibetan Buddhism has also made its

presence felt with the reconstruction of Mindrolling Monastery and its Buddha Stupa, described

as the worlds highest, southwest of Dehradun.

Some of the most famous hill stations in India are located in Uttarakhand including Mussoorie,

Nainital, Dhanaulti, Lansdowne, Sattal, Almora, Kausani, Bhimtal, and Ranikhet.

The serene and pollution free atmosphere of Uttarakhand makes it a preferred destination for

Health Care facilities. Rishikesh is known as the Yoga centre of India. Other than this many

opportunities for Dental colleges, Diagnostic centers, AYUSH, Herbal and Ayurveda medicines

and Tele Medicine & IT in Medicine are also prevalent.

Education has always been one of the major attractions of Uttarakhand since British years. The

literacy rate of the state is 72% higher than the national literacy rate. The language of instruction

in the schools is either English or Hindi. There are mainly government-run, private unaided (no

government help), and private aided schools in the state. The main school affiliations

are CBSE, CISCE or the state syllabus defined by the Department of Education of the

Government of Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand is home to several important educational institutions including the Indian Institute

of Management in Kashipur, Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee, Govind Ballabh Pant

University of Agriculture & Technology in Pantnagar, the Indian Military Academy, Forest

Research Institute, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies and Uttaranchal Institute of

Technology.

Uttarakhand also boasts of several prominent day and boarding schools including G D Birla

Memorial School, Ranikhet, St. Joseph's College (Nainital), Rashtriya Indian Military College

(RIMC) (Dehradun),The Doon School (Dehradun), Welham Girls School (Dehradun), Welham

Boys School (Dehradun), St. Joseph's Academy (Dehradun), Brightlands School (Dehradun),

Birla Vidya Mandir (Nainital), Wynberg Allen (Mussoorie), Mussoorie International School

(Mussoorie), St. Georges colleges (Mussoorie), Woodstock School ( Mussoorie), C.S.T

(Mussoorie), CJM Waverly (Mussoorie) and Sherwood College (Nainital). Several Indian

luminaries have attended these schools including noted figures like Rajiv Gandhi and Amitabh

Bachchan.

Uttarakhand enjoys the advantage of Perfect location, Good Connectivity, Abundant,

Cheap and Plentiful Power and High speed Communication Assets

The state, nestled in the lap of Himalayas has a lot to offer besides its scenic beauty and

refreshing air. One visit to Uttarakhand and one is sure to be besotted by its charm, abundant

opportunities and extraordinary features.

FOCUS STATE : ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprises 572 Islands, Islets and rocks. However, only 38 Islands

are inhabited, 11 islands in South Andaman District, 14 in North & Middle Andaman District

and 13 in Nicobars District. Total geographical area is 8249 sq. km. with a coastline of 1962 km.

The Northern group of Islands, the Andaman group is 6408 sq.km. and the Nicobar group is

1841 sq.km. Port Blair is the Capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Islands are exposed

to marine influences and have a tropical climate, warm, moist and equable.

As per 2001 Census the population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 356151. Since

pre-historic times these Islands have been the home of aboriginal tribes namely, the Great

Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges & Sentinels, all of Negrito Origin, in the Andaman group of

Islands, while the tribes in the Nicobar Islands are Nicobarese and the Shompens, both of

Mongoloid Stock. Settlers from the mainland dominate the population of Andaman and Nicobar

Islands. Tribal population contributes only 8.27 percent of the total population. The Literacy rate

of the island is recorded as 86.27% (2011). The infant Mortality, Birth and maternal mortality

rate is much below the National average pegged at 20.40 per 1000 birth rate, 11.83 and 51.84 per

lakhs respectively.

These Islands are the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full with scenic and

picturesque extravaganza. These islands are blessed with rare variety of flora and fauna, exotic

underwater marine life, crystal clear water and mangrove lined creeks. There are many tourist

places like parks, beaches and a waterfall which includes Gandhi Park, Marina Park and

Mahatma Gandhi National Park at Wandoor are some romantic places where tourists and local

people can spend their time. Carbyns Cove beach, Wandoor beach, North Bay Beach, Munda

Pahar Beach, Chidiya Tapu, Collinpur Beach, Radha Nagar beach in Havelock are famous in

attracting the tourists. In addition to the above, there exists Heritage /Places like Cellular jail,

Ross Island, Viper Island which has got historical importance related to freedom struggle. The

Union territory offers innumerable opportunities for tourism through water sports and adventure

tourism such as trekking, Island camping, snorkeling and scuba diving, sea aquarium, water

theme park, wave surfing, marina yatch, convention centre, health resorts, sanctuaries /National

park, Inter Island cruise liner etc. The project proposal for set up of integrated water front

complex including yacht Marina, procurement of 35 room luxury boat and two mechanized

luxury 15 passenger capacity is under progress on PPP mode. In addition, potential tourism

locations in Andaman Nicobar islands like Havelock, Neil, Hutbay and Lalaji Bay etc. will be

developed under PPP mode. Investors are invited for setting up Scuba Diving School at

Havelock, Administration will render all assistance

Eco-Tourism

The Islands land spaces – hill covered from top to coast with lush green tropical forest, rich

biodiversity, extensive beaches, corals and other marine life, National Parks/ Wildlife

Sanctuaries; live volcano and above all pollution free peaceful surroundings attract tourists both

from home and aboard. The eco-friendly facilities for tourists at potential sites at following

places:-

1. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park for marine life – beautiful corals.

2. Mt. Harriet National Park-Lime

3. Stone Cave - Mud Volcano and Baludera in Baratang Island

4. Biological Park at Chidiyatappu

Agriculture

The Islands enjoy Tropical and humid climate and receive an average rainfall of 3000

mm in about eight months commencing from May to January. Out of the total geographical area

of 8249 sq km, around 86.93% is covered under forest including deemed forest and area under

agriculture accounts to 6 % of the total area i.e 50,000 ha’s approximately. Out of this total

cultivated area 12,000 ha are flat land and rests are hilly land. In hilly lands majority of the

holding are dominated with coconut/Areca nut/Plantain crops. The prevailing soil and agro-

climatic condition offer wide opportunities and immense potential for Horticultural crops like

spices, fruits, plantation crops, floriculture, Medicinal Aromatic and Dye plants which

contributes a lot towards our national economy in view of their huge domestic and export

demands. There is good scope for value added coconut products and there is an immediate need

to exploit this resource. In Nicobar District are under coconut is 14516.54 ha. with an annual

production of 53.96 million nuts. This provides an opportunity for establishment of integrated

coconut processing Industries for commercial exploitation of Coconut resources.

Fisheries

Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer vast marine potential for the fishing and marine

sector, owing to an long coastline of 1912 kms with an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 6.00

lakh sq. km accounting for 30% of the total EEZ of the country have a coastline of 1962 km with

the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 6.00 lakhs sq km accounting for 30% of the total EEZ of

the country (20.20 lakh sq km). and a unique and rare marine habitat. The estimated annual

fishery potential of A & N Islands is 1.48 lakh tons consisting of about 3.8 % of the fisheries

potential of the country (39 lakh tons). The present level of Catch is only 28,000 tons (18.92 %).

It is estimated that Tuna fishery resource alone accounts for 44 % (64,500). To cater to the future

demands of Fisheries sector, the Administration has taken up establishment of 18 fish landing

centers in various parts of the Islands of which four centres are under construction and feasibility

study is in progress for rest of established centres. There exists ample scope for investment in

fishing, processing, storage, Transportation, Marketing and Export of Various fish and fish

products including tuna and other fish besides investment demand for culture of fish and shell

fishes in bays and in shore water. In addition, there exists huge scope for coastal aqua culture,

sports fishing and fresh water fish culture.

Investment Opportunities

Given the ample natural resources, the UT Administration has identified few thrust areas for

overall development of the Islands which includes Tourism, IT & IT enabled services, Wooden,

Shell, Cane & Bamboo Handicrafts, Organic Farming & high value Agriculture, Fisheries, Coir

& Coconut based Industries, Non conventional energy, Shipping sector and service Industry. The

current developmental initiatives of the Administrations are:-

Laying of undersea optical fiber cable for hassle free Internet connectivity and telecom

network.

Implementation of Coconut Mission, Tuna Mission , Organic Farming, Food Processing

Mission.

Setting up of Medical College (under PPP)

Health Insurance scheme & Stretcher Patient scheme.

Water supply (Rutland to Pongi Balu Submarine pipeline, and at Kamsarat nallah)

Integrated Sewerage System for Port Blair

Tourism projects.

o Canopy Walkway, 50-Yacht Marina, SCUBA Diving Centre, Luxury Beach

Resorts, Sound & Light Shows and Sea Plane.

o Development of Eco-Tourism Circuits

Connectivity through Shipping & Civil Aviation sector.

o International Container Transhipment Port (PPP) at Campbell Bay

o Dry Dock / Ship lift facilities (under PPP) in Port Blair

Package of Incentives for SMEs in A & N Islands

25% of fixed capital investment excluding land & building shall be reimbursed as

Subsidy to Micro & Small Enterprises set up in North & Middle Andaman and South

Andaman Districts. subsidy limit for units in Nicobar District is 50%

Reimbursement of Freight charges allowed upto 65% as transport subsidy for movement

of Finished goods/raw materials from mainland India port to location of unit in the UT

and vice versa.

Reimbursement of Freight charges allowed upto 65% as inter-Island transport subsidy

for movement of Finished goods/raw materials from any inter Island port to location of

unit in the UT and vice versa.

50% subsidy for procurement of Pollution Control Equipments, Captive power

Generation set, Solar Power, Wind Power, Bio Mass, Hydro power & water harvesting

equipments for SMEs in A & N Islands.

90% subsidy on procurement of Bakery equipments, hand tool for General Engineering,

Carpentry, Masonry, virgin coconut oil extractor and Handicraft tools to tribal of

Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS BY FICCI DURING IITF 2012

Date Topics ( Organisers: FICCI)

14.11.2012 Skills for All : For the People ,by the People

15.11.2012 Session I: Overcoming issues of Access to Skills Challenges

Session II : Skills by Choice Opportunities , Challenges & Solutions

16.11.2012 Session I: Leadership in Skills

Session II: Recognition of Prior Learning

17.11.2012 Workshop I : Contact Creation for the Media & Entertainment

Workshop II: Opportunities in the Food Processing Industry

18.11.2012 Workshop I: Responsibility of Parents on Career Ambitions of Kids

Workshop II: New Age Business Skills E-mails, Reporting Social Media &

Work Ethics

CULTURAL PROGRAMMES IITF 2012

SHAKUNTALAM THEATRE

CLASSICAL DANCE, INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC

6.00 p.m.

Date of Performance Artiste / Group 17 Nov Pakhawaj Recital Harish Mohan Pati with Group, Delhi 18 Nov Odissi Dance Jayarama Kavita Dwibedi & Group, Delhi 19 Nov Sufi Song, Ghazal Triloki Prasad & Group, Delhi 20 Nov Sitar Lavanya Kumar, Ghaziabad 21 Nov Mohiniattam Vijaylakshmi & Group, Delhi 22 Nov Tabla Tanmay Bose & Group, (Taltantra)Kolkata 23 Nov Santoor Tarun Bhattacharya & Group,Kolkata 24 Nov Kathak Dance Anu Sinha & Group, Delhi 25 Nov Flute Tabla (Fusion Band) Ronu Majumdar (Vibration Group), Mumbai 26 Nov Thumri Ghazal Indira Naik& Group, Mumbai 27 Nov Bharatnatyam Bharathi Avireddy Group Vishakhapatnam

FALAKNUMA THEATRE GEET & GHAZALS AND QAWWALIS

6.00 PM – IITF 2012 Date Performance Artiste 19 Nov Ghazals Zamir Ahmed, Delhi 20 Nov Geet and Ghazals Ankur Gupta, Delhi 21 Nov Ghazal Najmi Khan & Group, d, Delhi 22 Nov Geet, Tumr Kumud Diwan,, Delhi 23 Nov Qawali Jamil Ahmed & Party,Rampur (UP)i 24 Nov Geet Ghazal Kanak Chaturvedi & Group,Delhi 25 Nov Geet Ghazal Vandana Bhardwaj 26 Nov Geet Bhajan Umrao Salodia 27 Nov Qawwali Ghulam Sabir Nijami Ghulam Waris Nijami,Delhi

Food Court Theatre

PUPPET SHOWS 4.30 PM – IITF 2012

Date Artiste 19 Nov Basanti Devi, Delhi 20 Nov Narayan Bhatt, Delhi 21 Nov Om Prakash Bhatt, Delhi 22 Nov Billu Ram Bhatt, Delhi, 23 Nov . Manohari Bhatt, Delhi 24 Nov Ramesh Bhatt, Delhi 25 Nov Deepak Bhatt, Delhi 26 Nov Nagar Bhatt, Delhi 27 Nov Simu Bhatt, Delhi

ITIHASIK CHOWK

STREET PLAYS 4.30 PM – IITF 2012

Date Artiste/ Group 19 Nov Neeraj Gupta , New Delhi 20 Nov Atul Raghuvanshi 21 Nov Gautam Special Education Society for Mentally Handicapped(Regd), Delhi

22 Nov Pushpawadh Arts, Delhi 23 Nov . Theatre Point , Delhi 24 Nov Deep Group, Delhi 25 Nov Ramzan Akhtar, Delhi 26 Nov Jasaiwal Cine International, Delhi 27 Nov Numan Cine Network, Sahibabad Note: Schedule subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

LAL CHOWK THEATRE State Day Celebration – IITF 2012

DATE SLOT STATE

15 Nov 5.30pm Andaman & Nicobar 16 Nov 5.30pm Uttar Pradesh 17 Nov 3.30pm Andhra Pradesh 5.30pm Haryana 18 Nov 3.30pm Tamil Nadu 5.30pm Kerala 19 Nov 3.30pm Himachal Pradesh 5.30pm Assam 20 Nov 5.30pm Rajasthan 21 Nov 5.30pm Chhattisgarh 22 Nov 3.30pm Jammu & Kashmir 5.30pm Madhya Pradesh 23 Nov 3.30pm Pudducherry 5.30pm Karnataka 24 Nov 3.30pm Meghalaya 5.30pm Uttarakhand 25 Nov 5.30pm Maharashtra 26 Nov 5.30 pm Arunachal Pradesh

IITF 2012

HAMSADHWANI THEATRE Variety Cultural Programs/ State Day Celebrations

6.00 PM

DATE TIME STATE 16 Nov 5.30PM National Disaster Management Authority 17 Nov 5.30PM National Disaster Management Authority 18 Nov 5.30PM National Disaster Management Authority 19 Nov 5.30PM Delhi 20 Nov 5.30PM Manipur 21 Nov 5.30PM Orissa 22 Nov 5.30PM Punjab

23 Nov 5.30PM Bihar

24 Nov 5.30PM West Bengal

25 Nov 5.30PM Jharkhand

26 Nov 5.30PM Hasya Kavi Sammellan

.

KEY EXECUTIVES OF ITPO

Mrs Rita Menon 23371100

Chairperson & Managing Director 23371909

Mr. A.K. Khanna 23371672

Sr. General Manager & FA&CAO

Mr. B.L.Meena, IAS 23378962

Officer on Special Duty

(Admin & PIO)

Mr. P.C.Sharma 23371874

General Manager

(Corporate Communication Services Division, Design & Display,

Culture, F& B, EMD & Law Division

Dr. S.K.Sharma 23371481

General Manager(works.)

Mr. Vikram Sahgal 23378511

General Manager(Security)

Ms. Meenakshi Singh, IRS 23371868

OSD

Mr. Dalel Singh 23371519

General Manager

Mr. Tanvir Ahmad 23371965

General Manager

CONTACT: ITPO OFFICIALS

PABX No. 3371540 Central Control Room : 23371491(Hall No. 1)

Fair Services II Dalel Singh General Manager 23371519 V.Meera Dy. General Manager 23379305 PP Yohannan Dy. General Manager 23371782 A.C.M. Kumar Sr Manager 23371336 J. Sen Gupta Sr.Manager 23371832 Meena Malan Manager 23371685 Bimla Rawat Manager 23371832 Suresh Kumar Manager 23371831 K.P. Singh Manager 23371814 Engineering Division S.K. Sharma General Manger 23371481 R. P. Dhusia Dy. General Manager 23378829 V.K. Bhatnagar Sr. Manager 23371686 Mohan Lal Manager 23371310 Udaiveer Singh Manager 23371649 Electrical Unit Naresh Babu Goel Sr. Manager 23378941 Mahipal Singh Manager 23371266 Sanjay Khurana Manager 23371266 Architecture Division/Design and display Division Ms. Savita Nayar Dy. General Manager 23378959 Brij Lal Sr. Manager 23371843 Security Division Vikram Sahgal General Manager 23378511 R.S. Shekhawat Dy. General Manager 23371796 Manohar Lal Manager 23371808 Charan Singh Manager 23371508 Protocol/Cultural Tanvir Ahmad General Manager 23371965 Y.K. Sharma Dy. General Manager Prem Singh Sr. Manager 23371840/ 23371352 Corporate Communication Services Division P.C. Sharma General Manager 23371874 Ms. Soma Chakravertty Sr. Manager 23371445 N. C. Joshi Sr. Manager 23378255 Ms. Ratna Arora Manager 23371302 Vivekanand Vivek Manager 23378808 Sanjay Vashistha Dy. Manager 23371302 Central Control Room23371491, 23371441

IMPORTANT CONTACT NOS. AT PRAGATI MAIDAN (Pragati Bhawan)

Service Location Intercom Extns. Telephone No. (Direct) (Suffix to 23371540) Electrical Complaints Ground Floor 147, 354, 379

General Section Ground Floor Annexe 40-A 421 23371749

Hindi Section Room No. 132 291 23371675 Library (BIC) Hall No. 19 253 23371811 P.R. Unit Ground Floor 329, 373, 436 23371445 Photo Library Room No. 215 304 Protocol Ground Floor 328, 332, 370 23371840/ 23371352 Reception-I 322 Reception-II 320 Security Office Ground Floor 273, 288, 292 23371808/ 23371507/ 23371796 Trade Information Centre Ground Floor 23371033 Annexe 23371875 Engineering Division 147 Annexe 209, 216,398,258 23371310/ (Civil) 23371686/ 23378829 Marketing Division Ground Floor 344, 460, 481 23371830 Fairs in India Division Ground Floor 433 23371814 Foreign Fair Division Room No. 202 261, 349 23371330 Architecture Unit 2nd Floor 239, 299 23371843 Annexe, 232 Cultural Division Ground Floor 284 23378940

PRAGATI MAIDAN (FAIR GROUND) Service Location Telephone No. Central Control Room Hall No. 1 23371491 (Lost and Found Service) Near Haryana Pavilion Conservancy Near Hamsadhwani 23371730 Theatre Lal Chowk (Elect. Enquiry) 23371867/23371879 Electrical control Room Hall No. 1 23371867 Executive Engineer 23371469 (Elect.) CPWD 23371621 Engineering Division Hall No. 8 23371880 Horticulture Hall No. 1 23371680 MTNL Complaints 23371653/23371327 Stores Division Near Gate No. 1 23371841/23371783 Shakuntalam Theatre Near Hall No. 19 23371849 Warehouse Near Gate No. 1 23371506 Nehru Pavilion 23371608 Information Centre (ITPO) Hall No. 19 23371825/1875 Canara Bank Hall No. 19 23371812 Central Bank of India Hall No. 19 23371473 Post Office Hall No. 19 23371549 Business Information Centre Hall No. 19 23378817/23371875 23371811/23371034/ 23378463/23371825 Telephone Office Hall No. 19 23371333/23371643 NCTI 23371948/23371950 National Science Centre 23371945 23371263/23371893 Village Complex 23371641/23371269

INDIA TRADE PROMOTION ORGANISATION

A PROFILE

ITPO, the premier trade promotion agency of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India is

committed to showcase excellence achieved by the country in diverse fields especially trade and

commerce.

ITPO provides a wide spectrum of services to trade and industry and acts as a catalyst for growth of

India’s trade. ITPO approves holding of international trade fairs in India and regulates holding of various

expositions in India primarily to avoid any duplication of efforts while ensuring proper timing. It manages

India’s world class exhibition complex which is constantly upgraded to keep it in a high standard of

readiness. Spread over 140 acres of prime land in heart of India’s capital, New Delhi, Pragati Maidan

offers about 61,290 sq.mtrs. of covered exhibition space in 16 halls, besides 10,000 sq.mtrs. of open

display area. The state-of-the-art exhibition halls have enhanced the appeal of Pragati Maidan as the

ideal centre for an increasing number of fair organizers and business visitors from different parts of the

world.

ITPO has an extensive infrastructure as well as marketing and information facilities that are availed by

both exporters and importers. ITPO’s overseas offices assist buyers seeking information relating to

sourcing products from India.

ITPO’s regional offices at Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai through their respective profile of

activities, ensure a concerted coordinated trade promotion drive throughout the country.

With the commissioning of the state-of-the-art Chennai Trade Centre in January 2001 and, more recently

the Trade Centre in Bangalore, ITPO has successfully completed the first phase of the setting up of

modern exhibition facilities outside Delhi. The Chennai Trade Centre which addresses a long-felt need

for a permanent and modern exhibition venue in Tamil Nadu, has already emerged as a hub of trade-

related activities in the region.

Likewise, the Trade Centre, Bangalore, a joint initiative of ITPO and the Karnataka State Industrial Area

Development Board, confers a major impetus to trade promotion through fairs, exhibitions and associated

activities in the State.

Yet another initiative has been taken up jointly with West Bengal Industrial Development Centre (WBIDC)

and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), at Kolkata, near ITC Sonar Bangla, a super Luxury hotel,

where the foundation stone of the Kolkata Trade Centre (KTC) has recently been unveiled.

The main activities and services of ITPO are summarized below:

Managing the extensive trade fair complex, Pragati Maidan in the heart of Delhi.

Organising various trade fairs and exhibitions at its exhibition complex in Pragati Maidan and

other centres in India.

Facilitating the use of Pragati Maidan for holding of trade fairs and exhibitions by other fair

organizers both from India and abroad.

Timely and efficient services to overseas buyers in vendor identification, drawing itineraries, fixing

appointments and event accompanying them where required.

Establishing durable contacts between Indian suppliers and overseas buyers.

Assisting Indian companies in product development and adaptation to meet buyers’ requirements.

Organising Buyer-Seller Meetings and other exclusive Indian shows with a view to bringing

buyers and sellers together.

Organising India Promotion with Department Stores and Mail Order houses abroad.

Participating in overseas trade fairs and exhibition

Arranging product displays for visiting overseas buyers.

Organising seminars/conferences/workshops on trade related subject.

Encouraging small and medium scale units in export promotion efforts.

Conducting in-house and need based research on trade and export promotion

Enlisting the involvement and support of the State Governments in India for promotion of India’s

foreign trade

Trade information services through electronic accessibility at Business Information Centre.

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Flash on Delhi

Delhi is more than just India’s capital. Spread over an area of about

1,600 sq. Kms; Delhi is imbued with a sense of history. Relics of an

ancient and hoary past like Qutab Minar, Old Fort, Jama Masjid and

Humayun’s Tomb, co-exist harmoniously with motifs of the

contemporary age. Among the latter are the Rashtrapati Bhawan,

Parliament House, Mughal Gardens and the Lotus Temple. The city has

several internationally reputed chains of Five Star and Deluxe hotels.

Being well connected to all parts of India by efficient air and surface

transport networks, the capital is an ideal business rendezvous.

Agra, known for the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur , among the pick of the

itinerary of overseas visitors, are within easy access to Delhi