Modi inaugurates Make In India week in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 13 (KNN) Giving a push to the Make in India programme and woo investors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Make In India week at NSCI in Mumbai.

Modi addressed a gathering comprising senior leaders and captains of industry from both India and abroad. He even walked through the centre accompanied by Prime Minister of Sweden, Prime Minister of Finland and other senior dignitaries from India and abroad.

The Make in India Week is aimed at showcasing to the world the achievements of the nation in the manufacturing sector and promote India as a preferred manufacturing destination.

Over the course of the week, it will offer access, insights and opportunities to connect and collaborate with India and global industry leaders, academicians, central and state administrations, the release added.

Many business delegations from 68 countries are expected to attend this mega event from across the globe and around 49 Government delegations from countries.

There will also be 17 state exhibitions and several country pavilions at the centre, which would cover an area of 2,20,000 sqm and accommodate 27 halls. The country pavilions will include exhibitions from Sweden, Germany and South Korea. (KNN Bureau)