Greater Noida, Sep 28 (UNI) The second edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show being held at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, is shaping up to be just as successful as the first, with over 2.60 lakh visitors in just four days, official sources said here on Saturday.
Sources said that a significant number of Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) visitors attended the expo over the four days from September 25 to September 28.
It may be noted that the International Trade Show is being held across 15 halls at the India Expo Mart, featuring participation from 2,550 exhibitors. Last year, the event attracted 3,00,000 visitors, and this year, attendance is anticipated to exceed 4,00,000.
According to the information provided, on the first day of the mega event, which began on September 25, the India Expo Mart saw 14,222 business-to-business (B2B) visitors and 25,589 business-to-consumer (B2C) visitors, totalling 40,811 participants on the opening day.
Similarly, on the second day, September 26, the trade show recorded a total of 62,937 visitors, with 16,385 B2B and 46,552 B2C attendees. On the third day, Friday, a total of 71,545 people attended, including 20,210 B2B and 51,335 B2C visitors. On the fourth day, Saturday, approximately 90,000 visitors registered their entry due to the holiday.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s primary objective in organising the UP International Trade Show is to provide a global platform for products from across the state, where international buyers can not only view but also market these products worldwide.
The first edition of the trade show saw 70,000 B2B visitors and 2.37 lakh B2C visitors. Similarly, the second edition has attracted a significant number of participants.
According to event organisers, there has been a significant turnout so far, with over 2,60,000 visitors registered in just four days. This number is expected to exceed 400,000 by the final day.
The UPITS has also gained significant traction on social media platforms. Various hashtags were employed to promote this mega event, reaching millions of people over the past 179 days. The hashtag #UPITS2024 achieved a social media reach of 32 million (3.2 crores), while #UPInternationalTradeShow reached 27 million (2.7 crores).
Both prominent figures and the general public continue to visit the UP International Trade Show 2024. On Saturday, former Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra also attended the event. During his visit, he toured the pavilion of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and was warmly welcomed by the Authority’s CEO, Dr Arunvir Singh.
He was briefed on the progress of various YEIDA projects, including the Medical Devices Park, Toy Park, and Apparel Park. Additionally, information was provided about upcoming initiatives, such as the proposed Semiconductor Park, IT and Software Park, Fintech City, Heritage City, Mixed Land Use, and Education Hub.
