To provide a platform for interaction of local entrepreneurs and big industrial houses, the India International Trade Event Organisation (IITEO) and Industries Association of Uttarakhand (IAU) would organise a National Vendor Development Programme cum Exhibition at Parade ground from February 11-18. The programme named ‘Vibrant Uttarakhand’ would be formally inaugurated by state Chief Minister Harish Rawat onFebruary 12.
Informing about the event the chairman of IITEO, BS Negi said that industries associated with infrastructure, banking, automobile, IT, real estate, tourism, handloom, education, environment, science and other sectors would participate in it. He said that the idea to name the event as ‘Vibrant Uttarakhand’ came into being from the successful ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ model of which he was a part.
Negi said that highlight of the event would be National vendor development programme where small manufacturers and small sector entrepreneurs would be brought on a platform with the representatives of big industrial houses. The purpose of the interaction is that the local vendors understand what major industrial houses expect from them. The department of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) are also participating in the event to facilitate the local entrepreneurs.
The President of IAU, Pankaj Gupta said that the event aims to bring government, industry and urban and rural masses at single platform for development of trade and benefit of society of the state. He said that master craftsmen would demonstrate making of articles like cement blocks, candle and soap for the benefit of those interested to do their business. Gupta said that a detailed presentation of new industrial policy of state would be made during the event.
The culture of Uttarakhand would also be showcased as cultural programmes would be organised on every evening during the event. Famous pop star Badshah and “The Indian roots band’ would also perform live onFebruary 13.