(a) whether India International Trade Fair (IITF) has proved useful in increasing the
trade of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to hold international seminar for the development
of Handicraft Industry and Weaving Industry of the country under the aegis of IITF; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) & (b) The India International Trade Fair (IITF) is organized by India Trade Promotion
Organisation in Pragati Maidan every year. During the IITF organised in 2010, a large number
of domestic companies and 184 overseas companies from 23 countries participated in the Fair.
Apart from large number of business visitors and general visitors from India, over 600 business
delegates from 64 countries also visited the Fair.
(c) & (d) The following two seminars relating to handicraft and weaving industries were
organised during the IITF-2010 :
(i) “Investment opportunities in Rajasthan & Industrial & Investment Promotional Policy
including Textiles, Handicrafts & Garments†organised by Rajasthan Small Industries
Corporation Ltd.
(ii) “Investment opportunities in Chhattisgarh including Textiles, Handicrafts & Garmentsâ€
organised by the Government of Chhattisgarh.