The India International Trade Fair (IITF) will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from November 14 -27, with 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as its theme, the commerce ministry said on Monday. The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) organises the mega event, which was first held in 1979.The fair was not tookplace last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the second consecutive time in history that IITF was not organised. The first time this happened was in 1980. The ministry said the 14-day event will be organised in the newly-built halls of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) as well as the existing halls at Pragati Maidan. The theme at India International Trade Fair is 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

"The fair will be organised as per the precautionary measures to curb the spread of the pandemic. It will manifest its theme 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' with a focus on economy, export potential, infrastructure supply chain, demand and vibrant demography," it said. Elaborate arrangements are being made to make the fair convenient for participants and visitors. These include wheelchairs for specially-abled persons, and sale of entry tickets at select metro stations, banks, ATMs and food outlets.

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