Chennai, Jan. 15 -- The India Tourism and Trade Fair, a long-standing annual event at the Island Grounds in Chennai, is being celebrated this year as a Golden Jubilee Fair, marking 50 years since its inception in 1974. The fair was originally envisioned by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi with the objective of taking the Government's welfare schemes and development initiatives directly to the people.

According to a release, to commemorate the milestone year, the state government has granted special permission for the Golden Jubilee celebrations and sanctioned Rs.1.55 crore for the establishment of government department stalls.

As part of the exhibition, 43 stalls have been set up, including 41 stalls by State Government d...