15th East Himalayan Trade Fair & 2nd East Himalayan Agri Expo
GUWAHATI: The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry will organise the 15th East Himalayan Trade Fair (EHTF) along with the 2nd East Himalayan Agri Expo (EHAE) from January 22 to 28 at the Assam Engineering Institute Playground, Chandmari, Guwahati. The fair will be open to visitors daily from 12 noon to 8 pm.
Addressing a press conference in Guwahati Wednesday, Lt Col Harsh Kondilya, OSD and GM of Fair Division of ITPO, said: “The East Himalayan Trade Fair is one of ITPO’s flagship regional initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship, and market access in the Eastern and North-Eastern regions of India. Building upon the success of previous editions, the 15th EHTF is expected to further strengthen trade linkages while offering a vibrant platform for MSMEs, startups, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), farmers and entrepreneurs.”
The event will witness participation from states like Haryana, various private companies bringing a variety and taste of rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, and distinctive products of their respective regions. Major central and national-level institutions have already confirmed their participation. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is likely to present a diverse range of rice varieties sourced from different states of India, highlighting regional diversity and food security initiatives. The Coconut Development Board will showcase a wide spectrum of coconut-based products from Southern India, emphasizing value addition and agri-based entrepreneurship.
One of the most attractive features of this 15th edition of the fair is participation from Thailand and Afghanistan. Their variety of products will be an added aspect which will be different for the people of Guwahati. These participants are expected to bring products such as Thai consumer and lifestyle goods and Afghani dry fruits, adding an international dimension to the fair and promoting cross-border trade engagement.
The event is actively supported by Govt of Assam represented by the presence of exclusive manufacturing units from MSME sector, women entrepreneurs covering a wide array of products of the state. The presence of Ministry of MSME through their DFO-Guwahati is another vital aspect of this fair. The strength of the MSME sector is rightly showcased in this event by the display of an extensive spectrum of items of the MSME units from different north eastern states.
The fair will also feature cultural performances by Central Bureau of Communications under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. CBC has arranged a variety of traditional art and dance forms of North East which have been always appreciated and enjoyed by all. Moreover, a multi-cuisine food court, and visitor engagement activities are being arranged, making it an attractive destination for families and the general public.
ITPO invites the media and the public to be part of the 15th East Himalayan Trade Fair & 2nd East Himalayan Agri Expo 2026, which promises to be a dynamic confluence of trade, agriculture, culture, and regional development.
[Contact: Rumela Roy – 9874649720 | [email protected] ; Swapan Shaw – 8910698030 | [email protected] ; Karabi Mitra Mallick – 9830415073 | [email protected]]