India Pavilion clocks 1.5 mn visitors at Expo 2020: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Mar 21 (KNN) The India Pavilion, one of the largest and most iconic pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai, has recorded more than 1.5 million footfalls since its inauguration on October 1 last year.

The India Pavilion, inaugurated by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, clocked 1,515,637 visitors till March 19.

Goyal in his tweet message on the achievement said: “The majestic #IndiaAtDubaiExpo is one of the most iconic Pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai & has crossed the milestone of over 15 lakh footfalls.”

India Innovation Hub and Elevate pitching sessions for startups, at the India Pavilion has displayed innovations of over 500 Indian startups so far. The platform has captured the attention of Indian as well as global investors assisting the startup ecosystem.

The India Pavilion has successfully represented India’s vast cultural diversity, sectoral expertise and the business potential of the participating states. 

Mirroring the theme of the Expo, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, the India Pavilion has showcased the country’s sectoral expertise, key business areas from the states and innovative ideas from budding entrepreneurs across the country.

Key sectors such as steel, food, agriculture and livelihood, health & wellness, micro, small & medium enterprises (MSME), new & renewable energy, space, urban and rural development, oil & gas, textile, knowledge and learning, and tourism have held respective weeks to highlight the growth and investment opportunities in different areas. (KNN Bureau)