Odisha inaugurates pavilion at 45th India International Trade Fair
The state pavilion at Bharat Mandapam showcases traditional craftsmanship, tribal heritage, and agricultural products to drive economic growth.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg inaugurated the Odisha pavilion at the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, according to the Deccan Chronicle. The pavilion features handlooms, handicrafts, tribal heritage, and various agricultural and forest-based products.
The state's theme for the fair is 'Where Virasat Inspires Vikas'. Addressing the gathering, Garg said that Odisha's natural resources, indigenous knowledge, cultural identity, and traditional skills are vital to its development. She noted the importance of linking farmers, weavers, tribal communities, women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and entrepreneurs to national and international markets.
The display includes Sambalpuri textiles, Pattachitra paintings, silver filigree, and Dhokra metal craft. Visitors can watch live demonstrations of stone carving, traditional weaving, Dhokra casting, and silver filigree. The pavilion also features blockchain-enabled handloom weaving to show how technology can be used with traditional skills.
Products from Mission Shakti women SHGs, such as Sabai grass crafts and millet-based foods, are on display alongside ORMAS rural products like spices and coir crafts. The pavilion also highlights Koraput Coffee, organic Kandhamal Haldi, and dairy products from OMFED.
Dedicated platforms for business-to-business interactions and exports have been set up to help producers, investors, and buyers connect. The Odisha Pavilion will be open to the public from November 14 to 27.