‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’: UP pavilion wraps up at IITF 2025; ODOP gallery a big draw | India News
Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Khadi & Village Industries, Silk, Handloom & Textiles, Rakesh Sachan, during the ceremony.
The Uttar Pradesh Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 concluded on Thursday, drawing lakhs of visitors and generating trade worth around Rs 5 crore, officials said. The pavilion was centred on the theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and showcased products from across the state, including Chikankari from Lucknow, Firozabad glasswork, Varanasi silk, Saharanpur woodcraft, Bhadohi-Mirzapur carpets, Khurja ceramics and Aligarh metalware.State MSME, khadi & village industries, silk, handloom & textiles minister Rakesh Sachan visited the pavilion on the final day to review the exhibits. At the conclusion ceremony, he awarded certificates to participating units and acknowledged the efforts of entrepreneurs, artisans, women’s groups and start-ups. UP also secured a bronze medal in the pavilion performance category.Addressing visitors, Sachan said the government is working to expand opportunities for small and micro industries and promote “inclusive, sustainable growth.” He said the Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneur Development Campaign (CM-YUVA) offers interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh, targeting the benefit of over 10 lakh enterprises in the next decade. He also outlined incentives under the MSME Act 2020 and MSME Policy 2022, including stamp duty exemptions and capital and interest subsidies.More than 150 stalls were set up this year, with the One District One Product (ODOP) gallery drawing significant footfall for its district-specific crafts. Departments including Information, Tourism, UPCIDA, Noida Authority, Greater Noida Authority and Yamuna Expressway Authority showcased development projects and investment-linked initiatives.Additional commissioner of industries Rajkamal Yadav and other senior officials were also present during the closing event.
