Haryana Decorated with Silver Medal for Excellent Performance in International Trade Fair | 01 Dec 2023

Why In News?

Haryana has been awarded silver medal in the Swachh Mandap (State) category for outstanding performance at the 42^nd India International Trade Fair 2023 held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on November 27, 2023.

Key Points:

• It may be noted that Haryana has received the award for the first time in the history of organizing the trade fair.
• At the closing ceremony of the fair, Pradeep Singh Kharola, Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Trade Promotion Organization, formed under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, presented the silver medal to Haryana. Anil Chaudhary, General Manager, Trade Fair Authority of Haryana received the award on behalf of Haryana.
• A total of 51 stalls were set up in the pavilion built in about 600 square meters. While making proper use of the entire area, full attention was also paid to cleanliness along with properly displaying the goods manufactured in the state.
• Apart from this, products prepared by women's self-help groups in different parts of the state, such as products made from amla, herbal products, basmati rice, handloom products, pickles, marmalade, shoes, meditation room in Faridabad explaining measures of mental peace, hafed and Vita stalls, synonymous with the progress of the cooperative movement, were attracting visitors.
• The trade fair was held at Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan from November 14 to 27, 2023.