Rourkela: The Organisers expect more industry participation in Odisha MSME International Trade Fair-2014 (OMITF-2014) which will be organised by NSIC and MSME Department, Govt. of Odisha at IDCO Exhibition Ground, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar, to create platform for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises to show case their products, technology and innovations etc.

Besides MSME, Large & Mega Industries including Corporate Sector will display and interact with MSMEs in the exhibition for joining hands together to work in a win-win situation. “This is the right opportunity for the business houses to switch over to a higher level in business standards,” exhorted S.K.Hota, GM, RIC, Rourkela in a press meet here.

“The OMITF-2014 Exhibition will be spread over an area of 50000 sqm. The show covers wide range of engineering goods and products of allied industries and business houses. It is also an ideal occasion to establish new business contact, discuss new market opportunity and enhance market access,” added Hota.

“In tune with time and a view to play vital role in providing direct and indirect marketing support, process of technology up-gradation and assistance for Micro and Small enterprises, NSIC will also organise Seminars, Workshops and Vendor Development Programme-cum-Buyer-Seller Meets so as to facilitate Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises to acquire technology know-how,” said Anupam Gayen, SBM, NSIC, Rourkela.

During this year, more than 300 participants across the country will take part in the trade fair. Besides MSMEs, Large & Mega Industries, Central & State Government Departments and their PSUs like SAIL-RSP, NALCO, HAL, OFB, HCL, MCL, IOCL, PPT, GRSE, Railway, Essel Mining, Tata Steel, etc. are also participating in this mega event.

It is a ‘One Stop Shop for all sorts of Entrepreneurial Activity’ as well as a very good platform for business. During this year the theme of the OMITF-2014 will be “Technology” said S.N.Mishra, Sr. Sc. Officer, EP&M, Rourkela.