- The special edition for drink technology India, IFAT India and Intersolar India moves to Gujarat to explore new market potential.
- Supporting programs to boost knowledge sharing and business networking
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, DEC 2
Stating that Gujarat is having better infrastructure with large number of SMBs and MSMEs, leading trade fair organizer Messe Muenchen India on Wednesday said to cater to their needs it is holding drink technology India, IFAT India and Intersolar India in collaboration with Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry. With these events, MMI expands its regional footprint and this special edition for industry professionals will facilitate them to meet, greet and do business.
The shows are organised from Thursday, December 2 to Saturday, December 4 at Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar.
Commenting on this initiative, Bhupinder Singh, CEO – Messe Muenchen India, said, “Considering the current pandemic situation, December seems to be a viable option to conduct our trade fairs. Gujarat is one of the leading industrialized states in India and has the biggest contributor in many industrial segments. The special editions organised by Messe Muenchen India are the ideal platforms for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations and get a strong foothold in the market.”
Elaborating on the significance of these events, Bhupinder Singh, commented, “We are happy to provide this opportunity for buyers and sellers to meet face to face and unlock new business opportunities. The response received from the trade is positive and we look forward to three days of networking and exponential growth in the industry. The 2021 edition will provide an extended range of unique participation options which will enhance interactions, engagements, and learnings in the new normal. This approach will offer a seamless integrated experience through hybrid formats (combination of online and onsite) along with onsite exhibitions. About 200 companies from all parts of the country are taking part in these three expos out of which nearly 50 percent of them from Gujarat,”
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said, “I congratulate the organizers for their efforts and hope that this expo helps and encourage the entrepreneurship spirits to grow. The expo will become a boon for all the stakeholders along with new entrepreneurs wishing to venture in such progressive sectors.”
State Minister for Agriculture, Energy and Petrochemicals Mukeshbhai Zinabhai Patel said, , “This is an unique opportunity for businesses to network, gain knowledge and create strategic partnerships for inclusive socio-economic development of the state.”
Hemant Shah, President, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), commented “We are happy to collaborate with Messe Muenchen India. The shows – drink technology India, IFAT India and The smarter E India will contribute to the growth of the industry in Gujarat region.”
Founder-Chairman of National Solar Energy Federation of India Pranav R Mehta proudly stated that Gujarat had installed a whopping 60,000 subsidised rooftop solar plants in the residential segment, the highest in the country. Further Gujarat Government offers 20 percent subsidy for 3KW and 40 percent for 3KW to 10 KW capacity residential sector to install rooftop solar power plants. SMBs and MSMEs have adopted thi in arge numbers and sell their surplus energy to the discoms. Farmers have adopted the solar power subsidy scheme and getting additional income in Gujarat. Enterprising Gujaratis have already started manufacturing and exporting solar panels. ..
Kishorsinh Zala, President, Gujarat Federation of Solar Federation and Anirudh Shiyal, regional director of All India Institute of Local Sef-government were also present at the event.
