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India International Trade Fair Opens at Bharat Mandapam With Tight Security

Business-only entry runs first, followed by public days, under Delhi’s traffic curbs near Pragati Maidan.

Overview

  • The 44th IITF runs November 14–27 at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam under the theme ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’.
  • Delhi Police expanded checks after this week’s Red Fort blast, deploying anti-sabotage teams, QRTs, dog squads and stricter access control.
  • Traffic Police detailed a plan with 245 personnel in three shifts, 15 cranes, 16 motorcycle patrols, disaster vehicles, help desks and a dedicated control room.
  • Business days are November 14–18, general visitors November 19–27, with tickets via DMRC stations or the Sarthi app and none sold at venue gates; seniors and persons with disabilities get free entry with valid ID.
  • Participation features partner states Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, focus state Jharkhand, and exhibitors from 12 countries, alongside technology, defence and artisan showcases.