Maharashtra Pavilion to Be Inaugurated by Industries Minister Uday Samant on November 14
Folk Akhyan to Be Organised on November 24
New Delhi, November 2026: Maharashtra’s grand pavilion at this year’s India International Trade Fair, where the state is participating as a Partner State, will be inaugurated by State Industries Minister Uday Samant on Saturday, November 14, at 4 pm.
The international trade fair, being organised at Pragati Maidan in Delhi from November 14 to 24, will showcase Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage, industrial progress, entrepreneurship and development journey to visitors from India and abroad.
Principal Secretary of the Industries Department Dr P. Anbalagan, Resident Commissioner of Maharashtra Sadan and Secretary Dr Shweta Singhal, Vice-Chairman of the Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Jaideep Kawade, Managing Director Prerana Deshbhratar, Industries Commissioner Dr Kadambari Balkawade, along with senior officials from various departments and other dignitaries, will attend the inauguration ceremony.
The pavilion, set up by the Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation, will comprise a total of 64 stalls. It will provide a platform for district-specific products under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, women’s self-help groups, women entrepreneurs, government corporations and products manufactured by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Maharashtra’s Heritage Showcased Through the Theme of Development and Tradition
The central theme of the pavilion is ‘Development and Heritage – A Confluence of Maharashtra’s Rich Legacy, Entrepreneurship and Modern Progress’.
The pavilion has been designed on the lines of Maharashtra’s traditional wada architectural style. At the entrance, sculptural installations will pay tribute to the contributions of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and Bharat Ratna Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
Replicas of traditional deepmalas, Mavalas and Tulsi Vrindavans will offer visitors a glimpse of Maharashtra’s historical and cultural traditions.
The pavilion will showcase a wide range of products, including Kolhapuri footwear, Solapuri bedspreads, Paithani sarees, handicrafts, textiles, wooden toys, Banjara art, traditional metalwork, jewellery and products that have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
Visitors will also be able to witness live demonstrations of weaving and spinning.
Showcase of Infrastructure and Modern Development
Special sections have been created at the pavilion to highlight Maharashtra’s industrial and infrastructure development.
The ‘Maharashtra Connectivity Hub’ section will provide information about the Atal Setu, highways, elevated roads and modern transport facilities.
The ‘Maharashtra Manbindu’ section will honour the contributions of eminent personalities from the state who have received the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards.
The pavilion will also showcase the state’s progress in modern technology, automation, modern agriculture and renewable energy.
‘The Folk Akhyan’ on November 24
A special cultural programme, ‘The Folk Akhyan’, celebrating Maharashtra’s rich folk arts, traditions and cultural heritage, will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 3.30 pm.
The programme will take place at the Open Amphitheatre of the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the event.
The organisers have appealed to residents of Delhi and neighbouring areas, as well as art and culture enthusiasts, to attend the programme and enjoy Maharashtra’s cultural performances.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal to Inaugurate Trade Fair Tomorrow
The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026, organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday, November 13.
Based on the theme ‘Development and Heritage’, the fair will feature participation from 32 states and Union Territories, 11 countries and more than 3,500 exhibitors. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will participate as Partner States.
The fair will feature 17 exhibition halls showcasing start-ups, traditional handicrafts, local products, food culture and modern technology.
A total of 87 cultural programmes will also be organised at seven venues.
The fair will remain open to business visitors from November 14 to 18 and will be open to the general public from November 19 to 27.
