In a press briefing held yesterday in New Delhi, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, revealed the government’s commitment to position India as a prominent global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government aims to spotlight India’s Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, traditional handicrafts, artisanal offerings, weavers, and manufacturing capabilities.
Minister Goyal outlined a series of transformative initiatives designed to accentuate India’s global standing and reinforce its economic ties with the world. The initiatives include a lineup of Mega Events set to unfold in the coming months, beginning with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav’ scheduled from 3rd to 10th January 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav’ aims to provide a platform for the display of diverse offerings, featuring products from artisans, weavers, khadi, tribal crafts, MSMEs, and cottage industries. This event is expected to facilitate direct interactions between producers and consumers.
Following this, the ‘Indus Food’ exhibition, scheduled from 8th to 10th January 2024 at India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, will showcase over 1100 exhibitors from nearly 120 countries. With an anticipated 2500 overseas buyers, the exhibition aims to promote value-added agricultural products, contributing to increased income for farmers and generating employment in the food processing sector.
Continuing the momentum, the ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024’ is set to take place from 1st to 3rd February 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Covering an expansive 10 lakh square feet, this mobility exposition will feature stakeholders from the automobile and mobility sector, showcasing innovations and strengths, particularly in eco-friendly products, construction equipment, and innovative mobility solutions.
Subsequently, ‘Bharat Tex’ is scheduled from 26th to 29th February 2024, spanning both Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, covering nearly 20 lakh square feet. This extensive textile exhibition, with 3500+ exhibitors, 3000+ overseas buyers, and participants from over 40 countries, aims to spotlight India’s entire textile value chain – from farm to fashion.
Minister Goyal emphasised the monumental scale and ambition of these exhibitions, portraying a significant shift in India’s global outreach strategy. The objective is to foster greater business and market engagement worldwide, marking a revolutionary phase in India’s global economic presence.