Kochi, July 21 (KNN) Anupriya Singh Patel, Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce & Industry will inaugurate the India Rubber Meet (IRM) 2022 in Kochi on July 22.

The two-day event is organised by the India Rubber Meet Forum (IRMF), a society formed jointly by Rubber Board and the stakeholder associations in rubber and related sectors.

During the event stakeholders will discuss the problems and prospects in the rubber sector.

The Minister will share insights pertaining to innovations and idea for a more sustainable future as “Natural Rubber for a Sustainable Future” is the theme of the occasion.

The event is a regular forum for interaction, networking and exchange of information with representations from stakeholder associations of all segments of the rubber industry, the media and the Rubber Board.

It will be held at Hotel Le Meridien Satish Sharma, Chairman, Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA), will be the Guest of Honour during the inaugural function.

Internationally renowned speakers will talk on topics such as ‘Sustainability in rubber sector’, ‘Avenues in specialty applications’, ‘Challenges and opportunities in rubber product manufacturing’, ‘Supply chain strategies’, ‘Sustainable farming practices’ etc.

There will be a panel discussion by experts and key stakeholders from different segments of rubber industry.  (KNN Bureau)