India to Showcase Achievements and Cultural Diversity at Dubai Expo: Officials

India will showcase its main achievements while simultaneously exhibiting the beauty of Indian art, culture and cuisine at Expo 2020 Dubai which kicks off on October 1, the Indian Embassy said.

The 183-day event, which will culminate on March 31, 2022, will also allow the world to experience India’s cultural diversity, ancient treasures, business achievements and premier opportunities with cutting-edge technology at the Indian Pavilion.

The India Pavilion is one of the largest pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai and will feature an innovative kinetic facade made up of 600 individual colored blocks.

“The world will experience the country’s cultural diversity, ancient treasures, leading business achievements and opportunities with advanced technologies at the pavilion. It will showcase a modern, technologically advanced India while simultaneously showcasing the beauty of Indian art, culture and cuisine. during the 183 days that the event will last … “, indicates the press release.

According to the agenda, 11 key themes will be represented at the pavilion, including climate and biodiversity, space, urban and rural development, tolerance and inclusion, the golden jubilee, knowledge and learning, travel and connectivity, global goals, health and wellness, food agriculture and livelihoods and water.

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Trade and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, will inaugurate the India Pavilion on October 1. Expo 2020 Dubai, delayed for one year by the COVID-19 pandemic, will now run from October 1 to March 31, 2022.

Visitors to the pavilion will also get an overview of Indian innovations in space technology, robotics, electric mobility, edu-tech, e-commerce, energy, cybersecurity, health, cryptocurrency and blockchain.

“It is very clear that by virtue of our proportion of the population, by our relations that we have here, we will be the biggest participant in the Dubai Expo”, declared Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to the Emirates. United Arabs. in the statement.

Developed as a mosaic of rotating panels, the pavilion will represent different themes as they rotate on their axis.

It represents the theme of “India on the Move” and is a unique amalgamation of the nation’s rich heritage and technological advancements. India will also use the Expo’s global platform to strengthen its place in the global fight against climate change.

“This is an important period in the history of both countries, and Expo 2020 Dubai is a tremendous opportunity to further cement the already flourishing ties,” said Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai and Deputy Commissioner General for India. as said in the statement.

Showcasing the country’s innovation potential and capabilities, an “Indian Innovation Center” has been developed to provide a platform for innovators and budding startups to showcase their capabilities.

“As the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world, the India Innovation Hub will be a platform allowing investors and consumers to discover the value offer and the innovation capacity of several start-ups on a daily basis. Indian.

“As the third largest unicorn creator in the world, and with an ecosystem of over 50,000 recognized start-ups, the Innovation Hub should be one of the most exciting places to visit for anyone interested in discovering forward-looking products and services, ”says Dr Puri.

Posted on: Monday September 27th, 2021 4:09 PM IST