Piyush Goyal moots 'swadeshi' fair like IITF

NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday suggested that an exhibition similar to the India International Trade Fair (IITF) can be organised in May or June to showcase swadeshi capabilities and its emerging strength. Inaugurating the IITF here at Pragati Maidan, the minister said that women entrepreneurs and MSMEs can be specially encouraged to participate in that dedicated during summers.
"Capabilities of India have increased significantly... Can we consider organising similar fair (like IITF), twice a year particularly in summers, as people cross Delhi to visit north India. We should consider that fair in May-June and focus on startups, MSMEs and trade associations... Can we organise a swadeshi (indigenous) fair to showcase our capabilities," he said.
He said that India Trade Promotion Organisation can consider orgaining it on a no-profit, no-loss basis.