The event will be inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from 21st to 25th of September

The first UP International Trade Show will be inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida on Thursday. Through this event, more than 2000 exhibitors will showcase their products to entrepreneurs and exporters from the country and around the world. The products will cover diverse sectors, namely ODOP, healthcare, food processing, pharma, dairy, electronics and e-commerce.

Furthermore, various departments of Uttar Pradesh will showcase the state's potential and development roadmap through their stalls. Additionally, state government departments and institutions, including the Mumbai Dabbawala, will conduct informative sessions on various business activities.

The International Trade Show will have business hours from 11 AM to 3 PM while the doors will be open to the general public at 3 PM and remain open till 8 PM. Admission for the public is free of charge.

At the UPITS, there will be 44 exhibitor categories. These include ODOP, Agriculture and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy Department, Association-Forum, Automobile-EV-Auto Components, Beverage Industry, e-commerce, FMCG, Food Processing, Furniture, Handloom, Handicrafts and Textiles, Healthcare, Printing and Packaging, and Renewable Energy, among others.

Among the major brands that have confirmed their participation in the event are industry giants such as Shree Cement, Tata Motors, Acme, UltraTech, Torrent Gas, Honda, Patanjali, Vivo, LG, JK Cement, IFFCO Tokio, Max Life, Hamdard, SBI, along with Adani Realty, DLF, Red Tape, Galgotias, SRMS, Sharda University, PNB, Kapila, Namaste India, Servotech, Hyundai, and many more.

The International Trade Show will make full use of its 13 halls at Expo Mart, each dedicated to specific sectors and industries. Hall-1: UPSIDA/Invest UP, Automobile/EV/Auto Component, Food Processing & Dairy Products, Government Mission, Industrial Development, Infra, Engineering & Manufacturing Industry, and Renewable Energy among others; Hall-3: Cosmetics and Personal Care, FMCG, Healthcare, Sports, Toy Sector, and Water Industries; Hall-5: Over 100 startups and e-commerce, electronics industry exhibitors; Hall-6: Defence Corridor, Real Estat; Hall-7: Furniture, Pharmaceuticals, and Power Industry; Hall-8: Education and Financial Services; Hall-9: ODOP (Over 400 participants), Textiles, Handicrafts, Leather; Hall-10: MSME sector; Hall-11: Food Processing and Dairy Products; Hall-12: Event Management, Leather, Press-Media, and Printing Industry; Hall 14-15: They will be ‘Halls of Expert Excellence,’ featuring over 600 exporters specialising in readymade garments, handicrafts, handlooms, carpets, and sports products.

A cultural evening will also be organised in Hall No. 4 between 6 and 8 PM during the International Trade Show, in which renowned artists will perform. There will be duet performances and Sufi singing on the first day. On the second day, there will be a presentation of Riddham Rasarang, Sugam Sangeet and 'Anunaad' the musical band. The third day will feature a performance of ‘Ram Gaan’ folk singing and Shri Radha Madhav ballet dance. On the fourth day, a Kathak dance drama based on Ramayana will be presented in Hall No. 14, while on the last day, Shiv Tandav and a singing performance will be organised from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Additionally, there will be cultural performances in several other parts of the complex.