Former CM and senior BJP leader Arjun Muda will inaugurate mega trade fair, ‘Canvas India-2014’ on September 13 at Gopal Maidan here. Organised by Bangalore-based agency, Concern (India) Shows Private ltd, the fair would kick-off tomorrow at Gopal Maidan, Bistupur.
The fair would be held from September 12 to 23. Munda will formally inaugurate the fair on Thursday. Addressing the media, Jyoti Kumar, managing director, Concern (India) Shows Private ltd, said that the idea is to give better opportunities to customers and help companies to promote their brands.
He went on to inform that 468 stalls will be put up at the fair. A total of 305 companies from various sectors like automobiles, electronics, real estate , banking, telecom, IT and education will participate in the fair.Suresh Sonthalia, president, Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce, said that the fair witnessed a footfall of about 2.5 lakh visitors last year and this time the figures will increase further This year the organisers have decided to provide free entry to students.
“ We have written letters to all the schools and colleges in steel city to send their students at the fair. Our members would guide them and provide relevant information pertaining to entrepreneurship skills,” he said.
“You can showcase your popular products and introduce new products to new contacts and meet current customers in person with out of the ordinary trade show promotions. You can also see what the competition is offering,” said Sonthalia.