I (Meaning and importance of Exports) Unit Structure

7.11.2 FUNCTION 
OF 
INDIAN 
TRADE 
PROMOTION 
ORGANISATION 
The following are the functions or activities of Indian trade 
promotion organisation 
(a) Organising Trade Fairs and Exhibitions 
ITPO organizes trade fairs and exhibitions in India and 
abroad and to book stalls/space for Indian exporters to participate 
in overseas trade fair and exhibitions. ITPO acts as a publicity wing 
of government of India for organizing trade fair and exhibitions in 
India and abroad. 
(b) Publicity 
It gives publicity in connection with the organisation of trade 
fairs and exhibitions in India, so that foreign parties may visit India 
to visit in such trade fairs and exhibitions. 
(c) Collections of Information 
ITPO collects information of various trade fairs and 
exhibitions to be held abroad. The information is collected in 
respect of place or venue of exhibition, date and duration, products 
to be displayed, booking of space formalities, etc. 
(d) Supply of Information 
ITPO provides information to Indian parties regarding 
overseas trade fairs and exhibitions. Such information may be 
useful to Indian parties or exporters to take proper decisions in 
respect of participation in overseas trade fairs, and exhibitions. 
(e) Delegations 
Inviting trade delegations from abroad and sending Indian 
trade delegation abroad. ITPO book orders for Indian goods. In 
addition, to send Indian trade delegations abroad for market survey 
and for signing contracts for the supply for Indian goods. 
(f) Booking of Space in Overseas Trade Fairs 
ITPO books necessary space/stalls for Indian exporters. This 
enables Indian exporters to participate in overseas trade fairs and 
exhibitions. 
(g) Consultancy Services 
It provides consultancy services to Indian exporters to