Imbued with the fantastic thing about historic artwork and craft and buoyant with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the Odisha Pavilion on the forty second version of the India International Trade Fair (IITF-2023) is attractive guests galore. The Pavilion not solely embodies the state’s historic maritime commerce but additionally showcases noble agricultural merchandise, ethically woven handlooms, and artefacts. The maritime boat, which has traditionally been referred to as ‘Boita’, arrange on the centre of the exhibition area, is a cynosure to a myriad of eyes.
The wrapping of its physique with the Pattachitra of Ragurajpur, applique of Pipili, and Sambalapuri cloth shows excellence in handicrafts of the State. The bemusing artwork & structure adorning the facia magnifies the fantastic thing about the pavilion. The gorgeous Konark Wheels caught on the surface partitions have turned out to be selfie factors.
The Odisha pavilion with 24 stalls, together with well-known handloom shops and authorities departments, embodies the spirit of ‘Unity by Trade.’ This underscores the state’s dedication to fostering a collaborative surroundings the place commerce serves as a bridge between numerous cultures and communities, together with the illustration of tribal teams on the honest.
This yr’s exhibition is particularly vital because it encompasses a sturdy illustration of tribal teams. A significant spotlight is the energetic participation of ladies, who’re on the forefront of your entire manufacturing course of. In line with the Mission Shakti initiative, the pavilion emphasizes ladies’s empowerment, showcasing the state’s dedication to gender equality and the central function of ladies in driving financial progress.
On the inaugural day of IITF-2023, the pavilion was unveiled by Shri Ashok Chandra Panda, Honourable Minister of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Public Enterprises and Science & Technology, Government of Odisha, within the august presence of Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh (IAS, Principal Secretary, Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha) and Shri Ravi Kant (IPS, Resident Commissioner, Government of Odisha) and different dignitaries and officers.
The India International Trade Fair is among the largest and most prestigious commerce gala’s within the nation, attracting 1000’s of home and international exhibitors to showcase their distinctive merchandise, providers, and initiatives. Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, the forty second version of the IITF is scheduled between November 14th and twenty seventh, 2023.
