Hey Delhi, International Trade Fair is on! Watch for these 5 types of visitors at Pragati Maidan

If you are living in Delhi-NCR, chances are either you are planning to or have already visited the India International Trade Fair currently going on in Pragati Maidan.

The 37th Trade Fair, which was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind on November 14, has seen lesser footfall compared to the previous years.

The single biggest reason is lack of open space. Until last year, the Trade Fair used to be organised in over 100,000 square meters of open space. But with ongoing construction work, the space has been reduced and there are fewer exhibitors this year.

Most people are saying ‘pehle wali baat nahi hai (it’s not like earlier times).’

Love it or hate it, Delhi has still not given up on this lavish fair.

So while many would tell you what’s hot and what’s not this year, we decided to givea different side of the Trade Fair.

Here’s our list of types of visitors that we saw in Trade Fair on Monday.

The veterans: As the name suggest, they ALWAYS visit the Trade Fair. They are those who carry ghar ka khana, chatai or newspapers and water bottles. They know which stall to go, the best discounts offered and just how to beat rush. …read more