As Odisha has been chosen as the ‘Focus State’ at the upcoming 33rd India International Trade Fair 2013, Minister for Textile, Handloom & Handicrafts, Sarojini Hembram, will attend the inauguration ceremony to be held at 11 AM on November 14.
A large number of countries, including Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, and Thailand will take part in the IITF-2013.
Interestingly, South Africa has been selected as the “focus country” for the second successive time in the fair. Bihar has been accorded the status of “partner state”, while Odisha will be the “focus state”. The Trade Fair will continue till November 27.