EXHIBITION

AIIE - NUMAISH - 2025

Press Note

The 84^th All India Industrial Exhibition, 2025, organised by the Exhibition Society will be inaugurated on 3^rd January, 2025.

Sri A.Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Telangana, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest and Inaugurate the Exhibition.

The All India Industrial Exhibition also known as Numaish will now open on 3rd of January 2025 instead of 1st of January 2025. This decision comes after Union Government declared a seven-day national mourning after the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh

Sri Komati Reddy Venkata Reddy garu, Honble Minister for Roads Buildings and Cinematography, Sri Ponnam Prabhakar garu, Hon’ble Minister for Transport and BC Welfare, Government of Telangana and Sri Mahesh Kumar Goud, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, President, have kindly consented to grace the occasion as the Guests of Honour.

Sri D.Sridhar Babu, Honble Minister for IT, EC, Industries Commerce and Legislative Affairs, Govt. of Telangana and President, Exhibition Society, will preside.

A Brief History of Exhibition Society

The Exhibition Society is a non-profit organization registered under the Companies Act 1956. It was started in 1938 to promote industrial development in the erstwhile Hyderabad State by organizing industrial exhibitions to promote products manufactured by small and medium scale industries within the country with an objective to promote social, economic and industrial environment in the state in particular and in the country in general.

The Exhibition Society is an 85-year-old organisation. Members of the Exhibition Society are from various walks of life including, Politicians, Govt. Servants, Advocates, Engineers and IT professionals, etc.

The 1^st Exhibition was conducted at Public Gardens in 1938. The venue of Exhibition was shifted to the present Exhibition Grounds in 1946. The Exhibition Society celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1965, Golden Jubilee in 1998, Diamond Jubilee in 2000 and Platinum Jubilee in 2015.

The proceeds generated from the AIIE is utilised for sponsoring and managing 20 Educational Institutions located in the backward areas of Telangana, giving quality educating to about 30,000 students every year.

The Exhibition Society has been successfully conducting the Numaish every year for the past 83 years. It is a heritage event closely woven into the ethos and history of Hyderabad.The citizens of Hyderabad anxiously and eagerly wait for the Exhibition every year.

Many Govt. Departments, such as, Police, Fire & Disaster Management, Electricity, GHMC, RB, RTC, Metro, etc., participate and facilitate in the smooth conduct of the AIIE.

84^th All India Industrial Exhibition (Numaish)

This year the 84^th All India Industrial Exhibition (Numaish) will be held from 3^rd January 2025 to 17^th February 2025. About 1,500 exhibitors, including State Central Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Corporates and Multinational Companies, are participating. The following are some of the participants:

Reserve Bank of India
Union Bank
Forest Department, Govt. of Telangana
Dept. of Prisons, Govt. of Telangana
M/s. Khadi & Village Industries Commission
M/s. Telangana Khadi & Village Industries Board
M/s. Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd.
Telangana Legal Services Authority
Hyderabad Police
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas MEPMA).
M/s.Ankit Studio
M/s.Chimney World
M/s.Bhagya Laxmi Industries
M/s.F.M.Industries
M/s.Life Insurance Corporation of India

The Exhibition Grounds is connected by Hyderabad Metro Rail from Gandhi Bhavan and Nampally Metro Stations on Red Line (Miyapur to LB Nagar). HMR has agreed to run extra metro trains with increased frequency for the convenience of the visitors to the Exhibition. Special counters are arranged in the Exhibition Grounds for purchasing Metro Train Tickets. TSRTC has also agreed to run special bus services during the Exhibition.

The Exhibition Society in collaboration with Yashoda Group of Hospitals is offering various Health Services at affordable rates at the Medical Check-up Centre put up during the Exhibition.

The Exhibition Society has made fool-proof arrangements for this years Numaish to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for everyone.

HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR

Womens Empowerment:

As always, Exhibition Society has shown concern for welfare of Women by relaxing application deadlines and allotting stalls in accordance with their requirements. MEPMA, Singareni Collieries are some of the institutional names that are being supported in the Exhibition under Womens Welfare category.*

Towards Building Self Reliance

We have allotted stalls in prime areas to institutions participants such as SIDBI, Telangana Industrialists Welfare Federation. They in turn are promoting and supporting Small and Medium Entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services.

Local Manufacturers, business houses and Entrepreneurs are being given special consideration under this category.

Special Features of 84^th AIIE

Signages indicating entry / exit points, emergency exits, toilets, etc.
Increased safety security measures
Free parking facility in and around Exhibition Grounds
Open Air Theatre for enjoying cultural programmes
More Lawn / open space relaxing area for visitors
CCTV Cameras installed to provide comprehensive security thorough frisking with metal detectors at all entrance gates
ATM Facility
Free pure drinking water
Health Dispensary to provide First Level Medical attention run by Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
Ambulance on Site 24 x 7 to meet emergencies

Impact of Activities of Exhibition Society

Educational Institutions:
1. The Exhibition Society and Osmania Graduates Association fund and manage 19 educational institutions spread over Telangana.
2. About 30,000 students are offered affordable and quality education.

Employment Income Generation:
1. About 2,000 teaching non-teaching staff are employed in the 18 educational institutions funded and managed by Exhibition Society and Osmania Graduates Association (impacting about 10,000 persons).
2. About 10,000 persons are provided direct and in-direct employment every year by Exhibition Society.
3. About 1,000 enterprises (mostly small medium category) are given an opportunity to market their products and earn income to sustain for rest of the year.

Contribution to Government Revenue:
1. Activities of the Exhibition Society have been generating significant income for the Government since its inception.
2. During 2023-24, the Exhibition Society contributed about 9.66 Crores to the Government revenue by way of GST, Trade License Fees, Property Tax, Utility Charges, etc. In 2022-23 it was Rs.11.10 Crores.

The Press Electronic Media have been extending their support by giving wide publicity for the events conducted by the Exhibition Society. This year also we request you to give wide publicity.

For further information, please contact:

Surender Reddy

Hon. Secretary

Exhibition Society

Students

Education & Training

Education & Training for nearly 30,000 students every year.

Education

- Historical Event:
  - The annual All India Industrial Exhibition (Numaish) organised by the Exhibition Society has become an annual and permanent feature in Hyderabad for the past more than 8 decades.
  - It has become annual-encompassing event and a must visit event for the citizens of Hyderabad Secunderabad, providing entertainment, shopping, culinary delights, etc. for all ages at reasonable cost.
  - It provides an opportunity for people from all walks of life to intermingle and has emerged as a platform for communal harmony and a melting point for various cultures.

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Infrastructure

Constructed area

Shed Space

Permanent Employment

Students

Temporary Workers

Projects

Salient Features, Resources, Facilities and Impact of Exhibition Society

The Exhibition Society is a non-profit organization started in 1938 to promote industrial development in the erstwhile Hyderabad State by organizing industrial exhibitions to promote products manufactured by small and medium scale industries within the country with an objective to promote social, economic and industrial environment in the state in particular and in the country in general.

The Exhibition Society is an 84-year old organisation. Members of the Exhibition Society are from various walks of life including, Politicians, Govt. Servants, Advocates, Engineers and IT professionals, etc.

The proceeds generated from the activities of the Exhibition Society is utilised for sponsoring and managing 20 Educational Institutions located in the backward areas of Telangana, giving quality education to about 30,000 students every year.

The Exhibition is not just limited to shopping. It combines commerce and business with recreation and relaxation. Many funfilled special events are held at the Exhibition, which make it a much awaited event for a family outing. Musicians, Dancers, Singers and entertainers are there almost every day to keep the culturally inclined visitors happy.
Separate parking facilities for the two and four wheelers.
Drinking Water and Toilet Facilities.
Several safety measures were taken to handle unforeseen hazards.
Enquiry counters and Internal Radio announcements on various events and activities are announced periodically in AIIE for visitors. Exhibition Radio Station plays old and new Hindi melodies to rekindle nostalgic memories.
All basic amenities and facilities such as onsite extension counters of nationalized banks and ATMs are a standard feature.
Keeping the growing concern for safety and security in view, the Exhibition Society has deployed 110 specialized security personnel along with metal frame detectors, handheld detectors at the gates for thorough security check. A sharp Security System keeps an eye over the entire exhibition grounds.
The Numaish has remained one of the most joyous shopping festivals of the twin cities. It delivers tremendous value to vendors as well as buyers. Numaish is used as Launch-pad for introducing new and existing products for their marketing campaigns. There is something here for everyone.

Master Chefs serve delicious food at food courts, satiating the taste buds of gourmets and connoisseurs.
In compliance with the suggestions from State Government and Fire Services Disaster Management Department, the Exhibition Society constructed fire-fighting infrastructure with two Sumps of 1,50,000 liters capacity in the Exhibition Grounds along with Pump Houses. Underground pipelines were laid with 81 fire hydrants each fitted with 30 meters flexible hose to reach every stall in the Exhibition Grounds.
It was made mandatory for stall holders to keep fire extinguishers in every stall. Arrangements are also made for Fire Station with two fire tender trucks and 4 fire fighting motor-cycles in the Exhibition Grounds at all times.
The Mini Train as usual is a great attraction for kids as well as adults.
Ladies Sub-Committee and their entire team of lady members actively organize various events during the Ladies day at Exhibition, which is planned on 7^th Jan 2025. Events including Artisans, Cookery, Rangoli competitions are held on this special day.
Republic Day Celebrations will be held on a grand scale on 26^th January 2025.
33 Sub-committees formed with various responsibilities assigned to them for full-proof, smooth and successful conduct of Numaish every year.

Our Achievements

Infrastructure, employment & service capabilities have been created:

Constructed area of over 5,00,000 sq. ft. by way of buildings, laboratories, etc.
Nearly 1,00,000 sq. ft. of shed space in the open areas of the Exhibition Grounds.
Permanent Employment for nearly 1,200 staff in the institutions sponsored & managed by Exhibition Society & OGA.
Education & Training for nearly 30,000 students every year.
Over 5,000 temporary workers during the Exhibition period – generating enough income to last for 5-6 months.

Our Founders

Sri Shankerji

Sri Shankerji was founder member of Osmania Graduates’ Association and Honorary Secretary of the first Exhibition Committee. He is remembered as the driving force that propelled the Exhibition Society over three decades from a fledgling organization to a mature social service institution. His personality and leadership style motivated many senior officers in government and industry to rally around him and work with him. The unstinted efforts of this team enabled the Exhibition Society to become an organization that provided encouragement to small industries, vocational training for women and establishing institutions for graduate and post-graduate education. Sri Shankerji retired as Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Public Services Commission, Government of Andhra Pradesh, the apex body for recruitment and training of officers of the Government.