Kumar Bahukhandi
Chhattisgarh Resident Commissioner Shruti Singh cuts the ribbon to open the state pavilion at the India International Trade Fair at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 14 November 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Resident Commissioner Shruti Singh opens the state pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, where artisans, entrepreneurs and start-ups can connect with buyers and investors.
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Resident Commissioner Shruti Singh inaugurated the state pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The pavilion brings together traditional arts and handicrafts, locally made goods, displays of the state’s industrial capabilities and products developed by emerging start-ups.
Following the opening, Singh visited stalls set up by government departments, entrepreneurs and start-ups. She spoke with stall operators and representatives about the products and services on display and asked about their business activities. The visit gave exhibitors an opportunity to explain what they make, how their products are used and where they see scope for growth.
Chhattisgarh Resident Commissioner Shruti Singh lights the ceremonial lamp at the opening of the state pavilion at the India International Trade Fair, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 14 November 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Chhattisgarh’s tribal and cultural heritage is part of the exhibition, with displays of traditional art and handicrafts alongside locally made goods. At one stall, an exhibitor demonstrated a handloom as Singh watched. The demonstration gave visitors a closer look at the work behind the finished fabric. For artisans, the fair offers an opportunity to explain their craft directly to prospective buyers.
Chhattisgarh Resident Commissioner Shruti Singh watches a weaver demonstrate a handloom at the state pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 14 November 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
At another stall, Singh spoke with exhibitors beside a display of packaged local products. For small businesses, meeting trade visitors in person provides a chance to introduce their products, answer questions and explore how their goods might reach customers beyond Chhattisgarh. The state’s participation aims to give those products wider visibility and help local businesses reach new markets.
Chhattisgarh Resident Commissioner Shruti Singh speaks with exhibitors at a stall displaying local products at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 14 November 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Singh took a particular interest in technology-based products and business ideas presented by young entrepreneurs. She discussed their work and the commercial possibilities for the products they had brought to the fair. The start-up displays give founders a chance to present their ideas to investors and business representatives, while the industrial exhibits highlight the state’s capabilities to prospective partners.
The pavilion serves exhibitors at different stages of business. Artisans can introduce their work to new buyers, small enterprises can explore distribution opportunities, and start-ups can discuss investment or technical collaboration. Through the fair, Chhattisgarh is seeking to turn greater visibility for its products and enterprises into trade and business relationships.
