India Organic 2005, held in Bangalore in November last, could become an annual event. The four-day-long organic farming trade fair had seen a good response from farmers, traders and the general public. Encouraged by the response, the state government plans to make it an annual event.
The trade fair, which generated business worth Rs 42 crore had attracted over 30,000 visitors during the four days of the fair, beginning November 4, 2005.
“In our first attempt itself we succeeded in our objective of bringing together on a common platform a host of organic food producers and buyers. The event has created awareness among consumers on the importance of organic food. A linkage has been established between buyers and sellers,” S C V Reddy, additional director, agriculture department, told Business Standard.
