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Modi to Open Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show on Thursday as Agriculture Takes Center Stage

Organisers say a 1,000 sqm farm pavilion is ready to court buyers through universities, FPOs, agri‑tech firms.

Overview

  • The five‑day UPITS 2025 runs September 25–29 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, showcasing industry, culture, innovation, and sustainability.
  • The agricultural showcase features five state agricultural universities alongside Uttar Pradesh Beej Vikas Nigam and IRRI Varanasi.
  • More than 15 FPOs will exhibit products, joined by 17 farm mechanization firms, nine seed companies, eight fertilizer firms, and eight crop protection companies.
  • The Agriculture Department has designated nodal officers across seeds, fertilizers, equipment, crop protection, and startups, with IIT Kanpur coordination for emerging agri‑tech.
  • The wider program includes a 343‑stall ODOP pavilion, Russia as Partner Country with a Sept. 26 RussiaIndia Business Dialogue, an AI demo by the IT and Electronics Department, MSME food stalls, CM Yuva initiatives, and expectations of 2,500+ exhibitors and 500 foreign buyers.