Friday, 21 October 2016

CII Brings Diwali Shopping Extravaganza:Governor, Haryana Inaugurates 21st CII Chandigarh Fair 2016

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 21st October:- The 21st edition of CII Chandigarh Fair 2016 kicked off to a colorful start at the Parade Ground, Sector 17, here today. Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki inaugurated the Fair at the ribbon cutting ceremony. He also visited various stalls at the venue. Speaking on the occasion, Haryana Governor said that the Chandigarh Fair has started on a very auspicious day as today is also the day when the Azad Hind Fauj was formed and it is a beautiful coincidence that this is also the 21st edition of the CII Chandigarh Fair 2016. I am delighted to see the variety of stalls and products for all ages and tastes available at the Fair.
Some of the major Industry participants have come forward as Sponsors in various categories and welcome the visitors with their festive offers like Event Sponsor is Indian Oil Corporation Ltd; Event Co- Sponsor-NABARD; Principal Sponsors- BSNL & Religare Finvest, Associate Sponsors-Orient Electric, State Bank of India, Associate Co-Sponsor- Chemical Resources- (Fenfuro); Contributors-Albasir Kashmir Arts, Hero Realty.
Dr Dinesh Dua, Chairman, CII Chandigarh Council and CEO & Director, Nectar Life Sciences Ltd; said that CII’s endeavour has always been to cater to the demands of the people of the region. For past 20 years the CII has been bringing the very best in consumer products etc for the discerning Diwali shoppers from the region and this year is no different. CII will continue to expand its reach to more people in the region through its various activities. He further added that the fair promises to be a true shopping festival for residents as it brings bring the best of products with latest technologies and variety under one roof. Every stall will offer something different to the shoppers.
Security and other arrangements have been made at the Fair venue. Private security guards have been deployed at all entries and exits at the venue. Besides, CCTVs have also been installed at various points. Medical team from INSCOL has been deputed to provide medical facilities at the venue. Public toilets have also been provided for visitors besides drinking water facilities and food court. Fire brigade is also on standby. The main halls at the Fair have been covered with a special fire resistant sheet which also stops the heat from entering the halls.
To fulfill financial needs of visitors from the region, the show has a concurrent show Finmart featuring banks, financial institutions, etc promoting financial services being offered by companies such as Religare Group, State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, UCO Bank, Andhra Bank and United Bank of India. General Manager, UCO Bank, UC Sharma, said that besides various schemes for trade, housing and cars, we have come up with Kids’ Banking Scheme for children above the age of 10 years. Under this scheme, we provide personalized ATM cards and two free cheque-books to kids.


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