Bihar to showcase 'inclusive growth' at IITF from November 14

Bihar is 'partner state' for the 33rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from November 14 to November 27. As such, Bihar would have its dedicated pavilion on the theme of 'inclusive growth', according to a press release issued by the state information and public relations department here on Saturday.

Different state departments, like agriculture, art and culture, infrastructure, road construction, industry, power, education, health, information and technology and social welfare, among others, would exhibit their projects, said Sunil Barthwal, resident commissioner of Bihar.

He said, "Bihar pavilion will be decorated as a model of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour." The 1,780sqm pavilion will be decorated according to the theme and concept design and layout will be keeping in mind the tradition and culture of Bihar. It will come up under the supervision of BIADA, the nodal agency for the fair. BIADA has started preparations for the pavilion and setting up the exhibition area according to this year's theme of this year's IITF - "inclusive growth". Different department will showcase their projects, achievements and growth at the fair.

A separate Bihar's food court will be the special attraction for visitors. This food court - 'Occasion' - will be located at Hansdhwani theatre under the department of Bihar tourism and COMFED.

Industry minister Renu Kumari Kushwaha will be the chief guest at the inaugural function, along with other chief guests, on November 14. She will also inaugurate Bihar pavilion the same day. Apart from the pavilion and food counters, the state day would be observed on November 22, which would be marked by cultural events including folk dance in the evening at Hansdhwani open air theatre. Department of agriculture will organize a seminar on agriculture and department of industry will hold an investors' meet on November 22.

Hall number one and two at the ground floor of pavilion will be decorated in accordance with the theme of the fair. Hall number three at the ground floor will be dedicated to handicraft, handlooms and agriculture of Bihar, with their live demonstrations and presentations. There will be 45 stalls on the first floor of pavilion to serve as display-cum-sale counters. This year, Bihar pavilion will also provide facilities for visitors to pay by credit cards.

Source: TOI