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44th India Intl Trade Fair begins at Bharat Mandapam
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Delhi Police has beefed up security in and around Pragati Maidan, where the India International Trade Fair is set to begin on Friday, an official said.
The security has already been tightened in the national capital after a blast near Red Fort killed 13 people and injured over two dozen people on Monday evening.
The 14-day trade fair, scheduled to be held from November 14 to 27, is expected to draw nearly 60,000 visitors daily, prompting multi-layered checks, enhanced surveillance and traffic restrictions around the venue.
Twelve countries, including, United Arab Emirates, China, Iran, South Korea, and Egypt, are participating in this 14-day International Trade fair. The trade fair provides a major platform for domestic and international trade, promoting business-to-business and business-to-consumer linkages.
Special facilities, including elaborate security arrangements, have been made for the convenience of visitors to the fair. First aid booths have been set up in the premises to deal with any medical emergencies, and ambulances have been deployed for immediate assistance. The first five days of the fair are reserved for the business category. And, the fair will open to the general public on the 19th of this month.
The ticket rate of the fair has been fixed at 500 rupees during business days, while on normal days, ticket rates are 80 rupees for adults and 40 rupees for children. On holidays and weekends, ticket rates are 150 rupees for adults and 60 rupees for children. Entry to the fair is free for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Visitors can purchase tickets through the official website of ITPO and selected 55 Delhi Metro stations, and through the Delhi Metro’s ‘Saarthi’ app. The fair’s timing is from 10 am to 7:30 pm; however, visitors can enter the trade fair only until 5:30 pm.
