Siliguri: The Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) today finalised plans for the first international trade fair in Siliguri.
ITPO officials said a Second Eastern Himalayan Expo would be held at the Indira Gandhi Maidan here from December 21 to 27 this year.
This was announced after a meeting today with administrative officials and members of local trade bodies.
“Last year, we had organised a similar fair in Gangtok. This time we expect participation from different neighbouring countries, which will send exhibits to be sold here,” said Naseem Ishaque, the general manager of ITPO, this evening.
“We are not just confined to Delhi’s Pragati Maidan now and are spreading our arms to encourage trade across the country,” he added.
At the meeting, the project director of the District Rural Development Cell in Siliguri, Paritosh Roy, suggested that the state self-help group fair be held jointly with the international fair. ITPO officials have agreed to the proposal.
