India, Dec. 4 -- The 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX), being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Punjab government, will begin on Thursday with former President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the annual expo in presence of Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, said Karan Gilhotra, chair, PHDCCI, Punjab chapter, on Wednesday.

Amritsar municipal corporation commissioner Bikramjit Singh Shergill said teams have been deployed to oversee uninterrupted electricity supply, water arrangements, sanitation and overall cleanliness during the expo.

Addressing a press conference, Galhotra said: "The special sessions and key highlights of PITEX will begin on Decembe...