In the Foreign Pavilions category, Thailand, Iran, and Dubai earned Gold, Silver, and Bronze, respectively. Special commendations went to Korea, Turkey, and the Tibetan Chamber of Commerce. Among Ministries and Government Departments, Defence received Gold, Mines Silver, and Railways Bronze. Similarly, Airports Authority of India, NeGD, and Food Corporation of India led in the Ministries, PSUs, and PSBs category.
Commodity Boards recognized Tea Board India with Gold, Spice Board India with Silver, and Coir Board with Bronze. Public Communication & Outreach awards were presented to the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (Gold), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Silver), and CBDT (Bronze). In the Empowering India category, Agriculture Ministry won Gold, MSME Ministry Silver, and NBCC Bronze. Private sector leaders included RDM Care (Gold) and Dairy India Pvt. Ltd. (Silver), while food stalls and vending points recognized Bansal Food and Beverages and Daana Pani for their excellence.
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal stated that the 14-day fair witnessed extensive participation from diverse sectors, recording over 18 lakh visitors. The theme, “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,” was reflected throughout, highlighting cutting-edge technologies, state-of-the-art pavilions, agricultural innovations, and eco-friendly initiatives, showcasing India’s creativity and potential. Lt. Col. Harsh Kondilya welcomed participants and congratulated award winners for their contributions, noting positive business outcomes from the fair.
Key dignitaries present included Chairman of Airports Authority of India, Shri Vinay Kumar; Executive Director, ITPO, Shri Premjit Lal; OSD, ITPO, Lt. Col. Harsh Kondilya; and General Manager, ITPO, Shri S.N. Bharti.