• BCC&I partnered G S Marketing Associates in their annual 12th India International Mega Trade Fair held from 13th to 25th December 2013 at the Science City Grounds
The 12th India International Mega Trade Fair was organized by GS Marketing Associates in association with BCC&I between December 13, 2013 and December 25, 2013.
The Bengal Chamber appreciates and understands the importance of Trade Fair and Exhibitions in the economic development of the country. The Chamber has planned special emphasis in reaching out to this community through different programmes and membership drive. As a part of our vision for the economic development of West Bengal, The Chamber and GS Marketing fully appreciate and understand the importance of Trade Fairs like this to improve B2B synergies. The Chamber is extremely proud that over 500 exhibitors from across India and over 150 exhibitors from abroad came together on this platform to exhibit their products. This, surely, is an indicator of the potential of the State’s competitiveness as far as B2B and B2C business models in West Bengal are concerned.
We were, indeed, privileged that Shri Madan Mitra, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Sports & Transport, Government of West Bengal delivered the Inaugural Speech. We were also delighted to have amongst us Mr. Abu Nasar Mohammad Anowarul Islam - Acting Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Mr. Prasittidesh Vichitsorasatra - The Royal Thai Consul General, Mr. Chandra Kumar Ghimire - Consul General of Nepal, Mr. Liu Zhijie – Acting Consul General of China, Mr. Md. Sabur Khan – President, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Dr. Alok Roy - Sr. Vice President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The Trade Fair, with the participation of nearly all Indian States (besides Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan amongst foreign countries) will, we are sure, go a long way to foster Trade, Commerce & Industry in this part of the Country.
With over 500 participants, including foreign countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand and Bangladesh participating in this Fair, there were on display a wide range of products which included handicrafts, woodwork, textiles, furnishings, shawls, crystal items, decorative items, paintings, statues, wall hangings, wind chimes, artificial jewellery, saris etc.
