The fourth edition of trade fair for micro, small and medium enterprises will be held in Orissa, January 8 to 14, 2016. This will focus on sectors like tourism, textiles, handloom, handicraft agro-industries, food processing, marine products and renewable energy as the state has potential and strength in these sectors.

There will be a separate hall for start-ups, innovators and incubation centers. Companies producing pre-fabricated building and construction materials will also be provided stalls at the exhibition. Apart from proving a platform for micro, small and medium producers, the exhibition will invite business delegations from other countries through their embassies in India and introduce them to Orissa’s products.

Attempts will also be made to attract overseas entrepreneurs to invest in Orissa in sectors like engineering, chemicals, metallurgical processing, marine processing, agriculture, tourism and textiles.

The popularity of the trade fair has increased over the years. In 2013 the total footfall in the fair was around 1.40 lakhs which increased to 2.67 lakhs in 2014 and further to 2.50 lakhs in 2015. The business in terms of value generated has also constantly increased, from Rs 20 crores in 2013 to Rs 30 crores in 2014 and Rs 80 crores in 2015.