DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 15 (MExN): The Nagaland government on November 14 participated in this year's India International Trade Fair (IITF).
The Theme of this year's IITF, a mega annual attraction in Delhi, is "Vocal for Local, Local to Global".
As many as 14 counters have been set up in the Nagaland Pavillion which was formally inaugurated by Director Industries and Commerce, Vitsutho Nyuthe.
Interacting with journalists on the occasion, he said, "For the last two years the IITF was not held due to Covid, and hence this year's participation is important...I am encouraged to see that despite time constraints the participants have shown much enthusiasm and opened their counters at the Nagaland Pavillion".
With nearly 2500 exhibitors from India and abroad, IITF 2022 is being held in a total area of 73,000 sq. mtrs. Nagaland has rented a 100 sq meters area on the First Floor of Hall No. 3 at the famous Pragati Maidan.
Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jharkhand are Partner States for IITF 2022 while Uttar Pradesh and Kerala are the Focus States. Twenty-nine States & Union Territories are participating.
The UT of Leh is participating in the prestigious show for the first time and also has overseas participation from many countries.
Sharing the sentiment of the Director, Asenla Walling, Pavillion Director of the Department, said, "I am personally indebted to all participants from Nagaland. Various Nagaland Handloom and food products are on display and I am sure all of them will go back with fair knowledge of such mega shows and at such a scale".
Besides Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation (NHHDC) individual entrepreneurs and enthusiastic youths are participating in this year's IITF.
The extravaganza will continue till November 27 and participants from remote areas such as Longleng, Meluri, Zunheboto, and Tseminyu exuded confidence that they will record brisk business.
This year, the fair assumes a special significance as it coincides with celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’- 75 years of India’s Independence. Importantly, IITF offers an ideal platform to showcase indigenous and traditional products from far-flung regions and states under the ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign.
This is expected to infuse renewed confidence and vigour in the Indian and Naga economies.
