- Foreign Defence Ministers confirmations are also being received and as on date are equal to the previous edition at Lucknow in Feb 2020 in the pre-COVID times.
- DefExpo-2022 on 14th March 2022 will facilitate inclusiveness for young entrepreneurs and college/school millennial of the host state.
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, FEB 28
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reviewed the preparations for DefExpo 2022, Asia’s largest exhibition on land, naval and homeland security systems to be held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar in March. The event is expected to be one of the largest international defence exhibitions in the world.
Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh reviews preparations for #DefExpo2022 which will be held in Gandhinagar #Gujarat fm 10-14 #March 2022@PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @CMOGuj @AjaybhattBJP4UK @drajaykumar_ias @sjaju1 @SpokespersonMoD @VibrantGujarat @ANI @BBC pic.twitter.com/QvbsOrBes2
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) February 28, 2022
The event has gained significant traction since India relaxed its health protocols on February 10, 2022 due to the reducing cases of COVID19. DefExpo-2022 promises to be the largest event since its inception in 1999. The uncertainty on organizing such events due to the pandemic last year had not deterred India in its resolve to further the business interests of its indigenous Defence manufacturing sector and the Ministry of Defence’s decision of 31 July 2021 to go ahead with DefExpo-2022 appears not off mark in hindsight.
DefExpo-2022 is set to resonate India’s ‘Path To Pride’. To make DefExpo-2022 inclusive for those who can’t make it due to restrictions or delays at their end in decision making, the event will be held in hybrid mode, with stalls in both physical and virtual realms. The onboarding process of the virtual event has commenced with Ministry of Defence inviting greater participation from nations with different health protocols and the initiative will result in greater engagement and outreach as exhibitors can cater to those who are not physically present.
Commendable effort 🇮🇳
👏👏👏@MoHFW_INDIA @mdnhmgujarat @MoHFW_GUJARAT @WHO @mansukhmandviya https://t.co/HLj882JHsM
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) February 27, 2022
DefExpo-2022 is being planned in the largest ever area of approximately one lakh sqm at three venues; Exhibition at the Helipad Exhibition Center (HEC), Events and Seminars at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Center (MMCEC) and Live demonstration for the public at Sabarmati Riverfront.
The Defence Minister noted that the recent relaxation of health protocols in India has generated greater interest in DefExpo-2022 which has 78 participating nations, 39 Minister Level delegations with other confirmations to be received in the days ahead and 1000+ registered exhibitors. Foreign Defence Ministers confirmations are also being received and as on date are equal to the previous edition at Lucknow in Feb 2020 in the pre-COVID times.
As the countdown for the mega DefExpo-2022 has begun and the attendees reposing their faith in the Ministry of Defence to further their Defence Business interests, the Defence Minister noted that the extension of DefExpo-2022 by one day will benefit the local students as dedicated trips for them are being planned. DefExpo-2022 on 14th March 2022 will facilitate inclusiveness for young entrepreneurs and college/school millennial of the host state.
DefExpo-2022 is symbolic of India’s resolve to further its Business interests and take global initiatives towards furthering peace and security in the region. The Defence Minister observed the preparedness and efforts and expressed confidence for the conduct of a safe and successful DefExpo-2022.
MoS for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) Sanjiv Mittal and other senior civil & military officials of MoD were also present on the occasion.
