Question : EXHIBITIONS BY INDUSTRIES

(a) whether the Government proposes to organize Indian industrial exhibitions in foreign countries and if so, the details thereof along with the number of stalls likely to be set up and the name of the departments which are likely to participate in these exhibitions;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to revamp Pragati Maidan, New Delhi;

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated cost of the project and the time likely to be taken in the completion of the project;

(d) whether the proposal is likely to affect the India International Trade Fair and other fairs and events which are organized annually at the venue; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with alternative arrangements proposed to host the fairs and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (DR. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) : India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) does not propose to organise Indian industrial exhibitions in foreign countries during 2013-14. However, ITPO proposes to facilitate the participation of Indian exhibitors in foreign countries as per the list given at Annexure-I during 2013-14.

(b) & (c) : Yes Madam. The Government proposes to set up a world class Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention-Complex(IECC) with essential infrastructure mainly for Government to Government, Government to Business and Business to Business activities. An Advisor-cum-Project Management Consultant (APMC) has been appointed to assist ITPO. The details of project proposal including estimated cost and time of completion have not yet been finalized.

(d) & (e) : In 2013, India International Trade Fair (IITF) will take place at Pragati Maidan. Decision regarding the venue for the organization of IITF after 2013 will be taken later.