Enterprise on Display: IITF Strengthens Small Businesses & Rural Entrepreneurs

Key Points

1. The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 was themed 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
2. IITF 2025 had more than 3,500 participants showcasing traditional crafts, farm enterprises, and startup innovations.
3. IITF is organized annually by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) since 1980.
4. Bharat Mandapam, inaugurated in 2023, hosted the IITF.
5. Sridhi Kumari, a Bhagalpuri silk artisan, participated in IITF for the first time with support from the Bihar government.
6. Tarun Pandey, a Baavanbuti saree weaver from Nalanda, participated in IITF for the eighth time.
7. Prahlad Ramrao Borgad, an organic farmer from Maharashtra, participated in IITF for the second time.
8. Rukmani Ganeshpat Salge from Latur showcased Godhari quilts at the Maharashtra pavilion.