Nepal International Trade Fair 2012

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI) is scheduled to hold Nepal International Trade Fair 2012 at Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu. The expo will last from April 5-9.

According to the FNCCI, the trade fair is being organized as per the budget announcement which stated that an international level fair would be held by mobilising diplomatic agencies and the private sector. The FNCCI said that the fair would not just be a place for trading goods and services, but more of a “showcase” of the entire country.

The federation has planned to have displays on the basis of “one district one product” in addition to showcasing micro hydroelectricity, handicraft, handmade carpet, information technology, cottage and micro enterprises, green energy and urban development at separate pavilions.

Nepal Telecom and Shikhar Shoes are the main and co-sponsor of the event respectively. The sponsors are Kantipur Media Group, Standard Chartered Bank, Qatar Airways, C&K Tours and Travels, Ganesh Cargo and Everest Insurance.

The FNCCI believes the fair will give a boost to Nepal Investment Year 2012-13. It is also expected to initiate building necessary infrastructure to conduct similar fairs in the future.

Around 200,000 people are expected to visit the fair where there will be 320 stalls. According to the FNCCI, about 90 percent of the stalls have been booked.