44th India International Trade Fair Concludes with Awards

The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 concluded on a high note with a grand Award Presentation Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the two-week fair celebrated innovation, inclusivity, and India’s diverse industrial and cultural landscape under the theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”

With participation from Indian states, ministries, PSUs, foreign exhibitors, and private companies, the fair attracted over 18 lakh visitors, reflecting its stature as the country’s premier trade and cultural event.

Major Award Highlights

Partner State Category

• Gold: Rajasthan
• Silver: Bihar
• Bronze: Uttar Pradesh
• Special Commendation: Maharashtra

Focus State Category

• Gold: Jharkhand

States & Union Territories Category

• Gold: Odisha
• Silver: Madhya Pradesh
• Bronze: Puducherry
• Commendation: Delhi, Goa, Karnataka

Thematic Presentation by States

• Gold: Meghalaya
• Silver: Kerala
• Bronze: Andhra Pradesh
• Commendation: Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura

Swachh Pavilion (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan)

• Gold: Haryana
• Silver: Punjab
• Bronze: Assam
• Commendation: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu

Recognition for Ministries, PSUs & Commodity Boards

Ministries & Government Departments

• Gold: Ministry of Defence
• Silver: Ministry of Mines
• Bronze: Ministry of Railways
• Commendation: Ministry of Ayush, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Rural Development (SARAS Ajeevika Mela)

Ministries, PSUs & PSBs

• Gold: Airports Authority of India
• Silver: National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
• Bronze: Food Corporation of India
• Commendation: Ministry of Textiles, State Bank of India, LIC

Commodity Boards

• Gold: Tea Board India
• Silver: Spice Board India
• Bronze: Coir Board
• Commendation: National Turmeric Board, Coconut Development Board, National Jute Board

Public Communication & Outreach

• Gold: Directorate General of Taxpayer Services
• Silver: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• Bronze: Central Board of Direct Taxes
• Commendation: Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, SEBI, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Empowering India (Ministries & Government Departments)

• Gold: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
• Silver: Ministry of MSME
• Bronze: NBCC (India) Ltd.
• Commendation: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Coal India Ltd., NAFED

Foreign Pavilion and Private Sector Highlights

Foreign Pavilions

• Gold: Thailand (Thai SMEs Exporter Association)
• Silver: Iran (Dorna Seyd Makran)
• Bronze: Dubai (Al Rawdha General Trading LLC)
• Commendation: Korea (Es Korea Co. Ltd.), Turkey (Tillo Hediyelik), Tibetan Chamber of Commerce

Private Sector

• Gold: RDM Care (AYUR)
• Silver: Dairy India Pvt. Ltd. (Ananda)
• Bronze: United Ekta Engineering Udyog Pvt. Ltd., Mittal Electronics (Sujata)
• Commendation: Juhi Arts, Kuber Essentials, Pansari Industries, Romana Herbalcare, Shree Shyam Til Patti

Culinary and Vending Excellence

Food Stalls

• Gold: Bansal Food and Beverages
• Silver: Rohilya Food Pvt. Ltd.
• Bronze: Daana Pani
• Commendation: Vinayak Enterprises (Saada Punjab), Mother Dairy

Vending Points

• Gold: Daana Pani
• Silver: Gath Bandhan Farms
• Bronze: Bansal Foods and Beverages

Reflections and Participation

Managing Director Dr. Neeraj Kharwal praised the fair’s vibrant participation, stating that IITF 2025 showcased “India’s resilience, creativity, and vast potential” through cutting-edge technologies, sustainable initiatives, and inclusive representation.

Lt. Col. Harsh Kondilya lauded the positive business outcomes for participants and extended appreciation to all contributors and visitors.