Delhi features as the ‘Focus State’ at the trade fair, showcasing a unique blend of ‘Development and Heritage’
Special priority given to women entrepreneurs among the 62 stalls at Delhi Pavilion: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi is not just the national capital but also a symbol of India’s rich heritage, entrepreneurship and modern development: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, November 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated the Delhi Pavilion at the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF-2026), being held at Bharat Mandapam. The inauguration was marked by a classical Kathak performance by children. She later visited various stalls and interacted with participants to learn about their products, work and business ventures. The Chief Minister said Delhi is not just the national capital but also a symbol of India’s rich historical heritage, diverse culture, entrepreneurship and modern development. Through the Delhi Pavilion, this multifaceted identity of the capital is being showcased on national and international platforms.
CM Rekha Gupta said Delhi has been accorded the status of Focus State at this year’s IITF, providing an important opportunity to showcase the capital’s growing economic, cultural and industrial identity. The Delhi Pavilion brings together the capital’s glorious heritage and its journey of modern development. It also provides entrepreneurs, women business owners, artisans and local producers with an opportunity to showcase their talent and products and gain wider recognition. She said the Delhi Government aims to preserve the capital’s cultural identity while also bringing its work in development, innovation, entrepreneurship and environmental conservation to the forefront at national and international levels.
Special priority for women entrepreneurs
Spread over an area of 996 square metres, the Delhi Pavilion features a total of 62 stalls across different categories. With the aim of encouraging women entrepreneurs, 10 stalls have been specially allocated to them. In addition, 14 stalls have been allotted to government departments and institutions, 25 to private exhibitors, six to participants under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, and seven to One District One Product (ODOP) participants and ODOP exporters. These stalls will provide participants with an opportunity to take their products, services and entrepreneurial capabilities to a wider market. The Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (DSIIDC) has been designated as the nodal agency for the Delhi Pavilion.
A glimpse of heritage, development and environmental initiatives
Along with showcasing Delhi’s art, culture, historical identity and rich heritage, the pavilion also highlights environmental and development initiatives such as Namo Van, Swachh Yamuna and the promotion of electric vehicles. Through these displays, visitors will get to know about the development works underway in Delhi, the efforts being made towards environmental conservation and the capital’s future development priorities.
Several government departments and institutions are participating in the pavilion, including the Education Department, Transport Department, Social Welfare Department, Delhi Tourism, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Prisons Department, State Urban Livelihood Mission, Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board, and SOTTO Delhi.
A major platform for women entrepreneurs, MSMEs, artisans and local producers
The Delhi Pavilion is not merely a platform to showcase government schemes and achievements; it also offers local entrepreneurs, artisans, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and producers an important opportunity to connect with new markets. By giving women entrepreneurs special representation, the government has emphasised its focus on encouraging their economic participation and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Private exhibitors, participants under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme and those associated with the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative are also getting an opportunity to present their products and capabilities before visitors from across India and abroad. This will help local products gain wider recognition and enable entrepreneurs to connect with potential buyers and markets.
