IITF 2024: Massive Police Presence and Tech Surveillance Ensure Visitor Safety

Security for the India International Trade Fair (IITF) has been scaled up dramatically for its 2024 edition, which runs from November 14 through 27 at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. Police authorities have earmarked roughly 3,000 officers to patrol the grounds, manage traffic, and act as first responders in case of any untoward incident.

The fair will also be under the watchful eye of an extensive CCTV system comprising about 1,500 cameras positioned at all strategic points—entrances, exits, aisles and exhibition stalls. These feeds are processed with advanced facial‑recognition algorithms, allowing rapid identification of potential threats.

To optimise coverage, the complex has been segmented into several sectors, each manned by a specific police contingent. This deployment is synchronized with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the private security staff contracted by the ITPO, fostering a coordinated response mechanism.

Traffic and parking have been pre‑planned, with clear signage, separate lanes for two‑wheelers and four‑wheelers, and on‑site marshals to direct visitors. The ITPO’s official mobile application, recommended by officials, offers gate information, real‑time crowd updates and navigation assistance.

For the elderly and those who find walking difficult, the organizers have arranged e‑rickshaws and tempo‑traveller services to shuttle passengers between the metro link, the main gates and various exhibition halls. The layered security strategy, blending manpower, modern technology and visitor‑centric services, aims to provide a secure and comfortable environment for the thousands of domestic and foreign delegates attending the fair.