By– Shyamal Sinha
Chairman Amb. Javed Ashraf hoists the National Flag amid patriotic fervour and enthusiasm among the ITPO fraternity
The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with a Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in an atmosphere of patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.
Amb. Javed Ashraf, Chairman, ITPO, hoisted the National Flag in the presence of ITPO officials. The ceremony was conducted with due protocol, with ceremonial honours rendered by the CISF contingent deployed at ITPO. The proceedings were followed by a march past and the singing of the National Anthem, marking the occasion with dignity and solemnity.
The spirit and zest of Independence Day were clearly visible among the ITPO fraternity, with officials participating in the celebrations with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of national pride. The gathering reflected the collective spirit of unity, patriotism and commitment that marked the celebration of this important national occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Amb. Javed Ashraf, Chairman, ITPO, reflected on the significance of the day and reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to strengthening India’s trade and enterprise ecosystem in the spirit of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
“Independence gave us the freedom to shape our own destiny; today, our responsibility is to build a stronger, self-reliant and globally competitive India. ITPO is committed to carrying forward its legacy and contributing to this journey by empowering Indian enterprise and ensuring that the strength of India’s businesses reaches every part of the country and the world.” — Amb. Javed Ashraf, Chairman, ITPO.
About ITPO: India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is the Government of India’s apex institution for international trade promotion, export facilitation, and global business partnership development. Operating under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and headquartered at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, ITPO has catalysed India’s global commerce since 1972, empowering exporters, connecting MSMEs to international markets, and delivering India’s trade narrative on the world stage. A Mini-Ratna Category-1 Central Public Sector Enterprise, ITPO orchestrates 70+ trade events annually across 100+ countries, facilitating billions in export commerce and enabling millions of buyer-seller engagements.
