New Delhi, June 14 (KNN) In the 5^th India International MSME Startup Expo that will be held in the national capital from June 22-24 this week, as many as 45 foreign companies and 200 domestic Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to participate.

Commerce and Industries Minister Suresh Prabhu will inaugurate the Expo.

Chairman of MSME Development Forum Rajnish Goenka said 45 foreign companies are likely to participate in the Expo being held here during June 22-24, ahead of the International MSME Day on June 27.

The event is supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Besides, Goenka said the forum has suggested creation of a Core Group comprising ministries like Agriculture, Food Processing, MSME, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Rural Development to look into the ways and means of doubling farmers' income.