PITEX fair begins, six nations to take part

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 6

The 12th edition of the five-day Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) is likely to see signing of 25 MoUs worth Rs 2,000 crore. Over 300 stalls on 10,000 square meters of land have been established.

The Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, will inaugurate the exhibition here tomorrow. The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with the state government is organising the trade fair.

The Deputy Commissioner, KS Sangha, while addressing the press conference said, during the last 11 years PITEX built its unique image not only in Punjab but also abroad. The people are eagerly waiting for this event.

He also informed that apart from the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Micor Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) and National Jute Board, PITEX will also observe great contribution from PSIEC, GMADA, Punjab Agro Industry Corporation, PEDA, PUNSUP, Punjab Infotech, Milkfed, Markfed and PIDB.

The chairman Punjab Committee, RS Sachdeva said, the PITEX will see exhibits from Afghanistan, Turkey, Thailand, Egypt and Czech Republic.

He informed that Punjab Chapter of the PHD Chamber of Ccommerce recommended visas for 325 enterpreneurs of Pakistan. Of these, Indian Home Ministry approved visas to 160 Pakistanis and it is yet to be seen how many of them make it to the exhibition.

Dr Ranjit Mehta, Principal Director of the PHD Chamber said, it was for the first time when all stalls have been booked prior to the start of event.