In view of theme of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2013, the UT Administration has depicted the inclusive growth of union territory of Chandigarh.
The 33rd IITF began on November 14 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi with the theme inclusive growth. Through the UT Industries department, the UT administration has set up Chandigarh pavilion over 435 square metre space at Pragati Maidan to participate in the IITF 2013. To attract visitors at Chandigarh pavilion, special display of city’s major landmarks and slide shows depicting recent achievements and fairs and festivals in Chandigarh has been highlighted. This year, the Burail Jail has also participated in the IITF by showcasing the jail factory where the inmates are manufacturing or repairing the furniture etc.
The PEC University of Technology and Chandigarh College of Engineering & Technology have participated with their innovative ideas and have shown various schemes for students and society. A model of EEFI-CYClE and radio control aircraft has also been displayed by the students.
The UT Department of Tourism and CITCO have showcased their initiatives in tourism and hotel operations. Street festival at Sukhna lake and International Coffee Festival held recently at Mountview and Shivalikview are one of the highlights at the tourism stall. The Government Museum and Art Gallery stall has brought the rich collection of the museum through replicas, reproductions and portfolios for display to make people aware of the heritage and its collection.
The le Corbusier Centre has displayed various souvenirs depicting Chandigarh’s architectural heritage and designs of famous architect le Corbusier. Various types of ceramic and glassware with designs of Open Hand, maps/murals drawn by le Corbusier and his team have been displayed. The Department of Industries has displayed the industrial Development-cum-Facility Centre which has been providing tool room facilities to the entrepreneurs on economical rates.
Besides, the Chandigarh Housing Board, DPI schools, Department of Social Welfare, Department of Information Technology have displayed various initiatives taken by them for the benefit of city residents and for the development of the city.