The Chief Minister visited various exhibition sections and interacted with entrepreneurs, traders and artisans to learn about their products and work. (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the grand Delhi Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday during the 45th India International Trade Fair, highlighting the capital’s rich heritage, cultural diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and modern development initiatives. Delhi has been accorded the special status of a Focus State at this year’s trade fair.
The pavilion presents a vibrant picture of the city, bringing together traditional art and culture, women-led enterprises, environmental initiatives and plans for future growth. A captivating Kathak performance by children added a cultural touch to the inauguration ceremony.
Following the opening, the Chief Minister visited various exhibition sections and interacted with entrepreneurs, traders and artisans to learn about their products and work.
Gupta said Delhi was not merely the national capital but also a living symbol of India’s historical legacy, cultural diversity, enterprise and modern progress. She noted that the pavilion offers an opportunity to showcase this multifaceted identity on national and international platforms. The government aims to bring recognition to local talent and connect entrepreneurs with wider markets and new opportunities.
Spread across 996 square metres, the Delhi Pavilion features 62 stalls, with special emphasis on promoting women entrepreneurs. Ten stalls have been allocated to women-led businesses.
The exhibition also includes 14 government departments and institutions, 25 private exhibitors, six participants under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, and seven stalls representing the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and exporters.
Alongside showcasing Delhi’s historical identity, the pavilion highlights initiatives such as Namo Van, the Clean Yamuna campaign and the promotion of electric vehicles.
Several government departments and institutions, including those dealing with education, transport, social welfare, tourism, water supply, prisons, and khadi and village industries, are presenting their achievements, programmes and future plans.
Beyond displaying government initiatives, the pavilion seeks to create opportunities for small businesses, women entrepreneurs, artisans and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by connecting them with potential buyers and broader markets.
The Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) has been designated as the nodal agency for the pavilion.
Through its participation in the trade fair, the Delhi government is emphasising that the capital’s identity extends beyond its historic monuments. Its hardworking entrepreneurs, women-led businesses, skilled artisans and forward-looking development approach are equally important parts of its story.
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