New Delhi/Chandigarh/Alive News: The Haryana Pavilion is set to be a major attraction at the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2026, taking place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from November 14 to 27. Designed around the theme of ‘Vikas aur Virasat’ (Development and Heritage), the pavilion in Hall No. 5 offers visitors a unique blend of the state’s rich cultural legacy and its rapid modern progress.
Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Senior Manager at the Trade Fair Authority of Haryana, shared that a traditional Haryanvi Chaupal has been set up around an open courtyard inside the pavilion to reflect rural life and social harmony. Blending tradition with technology, the pavilion also features a kinetic information wall, AI and AR-based selfie booths, and interactive digital quizzes. Models of India’s first hydrogen train alongside displays celebrating Haryana as the nation’s ‘sports powerhouse’ are drawing special attention.
Additionally, state government departments are highlighting key welfare schemes and export capabilities. To empower local entrepreneurs, stalls have been allotted to 10 artisans and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) alongside 22 MSMEs, offering terracotta pottery, Phulkari, sportswear, and traditional delicacies. ‘Haryana Day’ will be celebrated at the trade fair on November 22, which will be graced by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
