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Hyderabad, January 1, 2024: In a vibrant start to the New Year, the 83rd edition of the All India Industrial Exhibition, famously known as Numaish, commenced in Hyderabad. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the 45-day-long annual fair, expressing admiration for the successful organization by the All India Industrial Exhibition Society. He pledged ongoing government support and emphasized backing the educational institutions affiliated with the Society.
Government Pledges Support for Education and Upgrades:
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy applauded the efforts of the Exhibition Society and promised continued support from the government. He specifically assured assistance for the proposal to elevate Kamla Nehru Polytechnic to an engineering college. Information Technology and Industry Minister D. Sridhar Babu, honorary President of the Exhibition Society, and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar joined the inauguration ceremony, highlighting the government’s commitment to the event.
Impressive Setup and Schedule:
With over 2,000 stalls adorning the expansive Numaish Maidan in Nampally, the exhibition is set to attract thousands of visitors daily. Open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the fair maintains its popular Rs 40 entry ticket. Minister Sridhar Babu shared that the educational institutions under the Society currently educate 30,000 students.
Numaish’s Rich History and Evolution:
Originating in 1938 as a platform to promote locally-produced goods, Numaish has grown into one of the world’s oldest and largest trade fairs. The inaugural event, inaugurated by the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad State, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, featured 50 stalls and a capital of Rs.2.50. Despite disruptions in 1947 and 1948 and a hiatus in 2020 due to the Covid-19 situation, Numaish continues to thrive.
Diverse Offerings and Nationwide Participation:
Traders from across the country have set up stalls, offering a diverse array of goods, including handicrafts, toys, imitation jewelry, ladies’ apparel, crockery, and electronic items. The exhibition, visited by 40,000-50,000 people daily, also features amusement spaces, rides, and a variety of delectable dishes from popular food outlets.
As Numaish unfolds its 83rd chapter, it remains a testament to resilience, evolution, and the vibrant tapestry of India’s trade and cultural heritage.
