World Trade Center Bhubaneswar participated in the 9th Edition of the Odisha MSME Trade Fair. Odisha MSME International Trade Fair 2021 focused on the theme “Celebrating Entrepreneurship Week”. The fair is an annual event jointly organized by Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing (DEP&M), Directorate of Industries and Odisha Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (OSIC) under the Department of MSME, Government of Odisha with an objective to provide a platform to MSMEs for exploring new market opportunities and provide exposure on various technological and business advancements. 

The fair was virtually inaugurated by Mr. Naveen Patanaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Odisha on 5th March 2021. The fair witnessed international participation from Mission Shakti for the Self Help Group and Mission Shakti women Entrepreneurs, Odisha’s MSME units and food processing units, Start-ups, MSMEs working in the Engineering & allied sector and exporters. Besides, large CPSUs like NALCO, MCL, 10 different Banks, Paradeep refinery oil & corporates.

WTC Bhubaneswar organized a special pavilion of women entrepreneurs at the fair which attracted over ten women entrepreneurs doing business in handicrafts, handlooms, corporate services, Ayurveda and wellness solutions, travel and tourism, processed food etc. to showcase their products at the fair. The dedicated wing attracted more than 500 visitors including members of WTC, Government officials, general public as well as other entrepreneurs. The exhibitors were lauded for their initiatives and also succeeded in generating business leads for their products and services. The initiative provided a much needed platform for boosting & encouraging the women entrepreneurs in their endeavours.

WTC Bhubaneswar also showcased its services by setting up an information kiosk at this event. On an average 40-50 business visitors daily interacted with the officials at the exhibition stall. WTC Bhubaneswar provided Export guidance at the booth and generated interest for associating with WTC Bhubaneswar to enhance their business outreach.

Date: 5th to 9th March 2021
Place: IDCO Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar