WTC Bhubaneswar @ Odisha MSME Trade Fair 2017

BHUBANESWAR, INDIA - WTC Bhubaneswar participated at the Odisha MSME Trade Fair organized by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of Odisha from 5th – 10th March 2017 at IDCO Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar. Odisha MSME Trade Fair is an annual event organized by the Department of MSME, Government of Odisha with an objective to provide platform to MSMEs for exploring new market opportunities and expose them to various technological and business advancements. The fair jointly organized by Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing (DEP&M), Directorate of Industries and Odisha Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (OSIC) and supported by All Industries Associations of the State was inaugurated by Hon’ble chief Minister of Odisha on 5th March 2017. The fair also was noted as Entrepreneurship Week earmarking the 101st birth centenary of Late Shri. Biju Pattanaik, former Chief Minister and veteran politician of the State.

WTC Bhubaneswar organised a special pavilion of women entrepreneurs at the fair which attracted over twenty women entrepreneurs doing business in handicrafts, handlooms, corporate services, ayurvedic and wellness solutions, travel and tourism etc, to showcase their products at the fair under its initiative named “UDAAN”. 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 many have shown interest in associating with WTC Bhubaneswar to enhance their business interest. As part of the trade fair WTC was also associated in a seminar on the topic “Entrepreneurship Development with Focus on Women Entrepreneurship” conducted on 8th March at the fair ground. 

In Photo: A view of the Women’s Pavilion

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