Jaffna International Trade Fair 2017 opens

Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF 2017), the largest consumer exhibition and trade fair in the fast-growing northern region of Sri Lanka, opened yesterday, 27 January and will go on till 29 January for the eighth consecutive year. All arrangements are in place to make it a great success for private and public sector companies, suppliers, buyers/procurers, academics, students and the general public.

The event aptly named ‘Gateway to the North’ will be held at Jaffna Municipal Council Grounds.

The event offers many attractions for visitors of all ages which includes an amusement park for children, all types of food and beverage, hawker type food courts and special discounts on over 1,000 products from more than 300 booth holders. An hourly raffle draw will bring exciting prizes. Further, the event will provide free health check-ups and beauty consultant sessions. 

Visiting students will be provided with valuable information about scholarships offered by leading institutes by directing them to necessary seminars and workshops. The special higher education pavilion will also have an hourly raffle draw to offer exiting prizes.

A special 75-member delegation from India will be visiting the event to explore the trade and investment opportunities. This delegation is sponsored and hosted by ASSOCHAM of India (The Associated Chamber of Commerce in India)

The exhibition will feature the construction industry, hospitality industry, food, beverage and packing industry, automobile industry, ICT industry, financial services, apparel and textile, agricultural, consumer goods and many others, which will be on show during the three days.

JITF 2017 is organised by Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services Ltd (LECS) in association with the Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY) with the support of Jaffna Municipal Council, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and International Business Council. The event is endorsed by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Consulate General of India in Jaffna and National Chamber of Exporters.