Think creatively, Goyal tells industries

Twenty-seven focus sectors have been identified to showcase India’s advances in space, pharmaceuticals, information technology, renewable energy and telecom sectors and also India’s strength in innovation and start-ups at the Dubai World Expo 2020.

A permanent Indian pavilion is being built at a cost of Rs.400 crore at the expo which will take place for six months beginning 20 October 2020 up to 10 April 2021.

The India Pavilion must continue to function after the expo in Dubai which is visited by 17 million tourists in a year, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal after reviewing the preparation for the expo in Delhi on 25 July 2019.

This is must to explore all avenues to make the best use of the India Pavilion permanently, he said.

The Pavilion will have stalls displaying Indian handlooms, showcasing India’s entertainment industry, the hospitality and tourism sector, India’s gem and jewellery sector, AYUSH and medical tourism and India’s tea, coffee and spices sectors.

India’s businesses and State Governments will also put up stalls in the Pavilion.

The cultural diversity of India will also be on display at the Pavilion with live performances, events and film shows.

Goyal said participants must think creatively keeping the Indian ethos in mind and explore all avenues to make the best of this opportunity provided by the Dubai World Expo.

During the review meeting, the Minister wants similar pavilions in the eastern and western parts of the country to showcase India’s sunrise sectors and exports. It can also function as a centre of information where other line Ministries will be able to set up their offices.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has been tasked with helping the Government prepare for Indian presence at the Expo which is held every five years.

The Indian Pavilion is being developed in Public Private Partnership mode.

Leading industries and businesses are working with the Central Government and State Governments for participation in India Pavilion.

The theme of the Expo is “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” with three sub themes – Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability – to generate sustainable solutions to global problems, demand and collaboration areas across cultures, countries and regions.

More than 25 million visitors are expected while 180 countries will be represented at the Expo. fiinews.com