Propack Odisha 2023 and Odisha Plast 2023 kickstart at Bhubaneswar

By Puja Devjani  Mishra

Bhubaneswar, Sept 30: 2nd edition of Propack Odisha International Expo 2023 and Odisha Plast International Expo 2023Orissa by Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprise (OASME) and Futurex Group in collaboration with Ministry of MSME, Government of India, and the Department of MSME, Government of Odisha kickstart from today at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, heralding a new era of industrial collaboration that transcends geographical boundaries.

The Exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Pratap Keshari Deb, Hon’ble Minister of MSME, Industry, and Energy, Odisha, as the Chief Guest, in presence of Shri Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS Chief Secretary, Odisha, Shri Sridhar Patra, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NALCO, Shri Hemant Kumar Sharma, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industry Dept., Odisha, Shri Saswat Mishra, IAS, Principal Secretary, MSME Dept. Odisha, Commodore Amit Rastogi, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NRDC, Shri Atanu Bhowmick, Director-in-Charge, RSP, Shri Partha Majumdar, Regional Executive Director, NTPC, Shri D. Chakraborty, General Manager (Materials) IFFCO, and Shri P. K. Gupta, IEDS, Jt. Director & HOO, MSME DFO.

Inaugurating the Exhibition Shri Pratap Keshari Deb, Hon’ble Minister of MSME, Industry, and Energy, Odisha, said, Odisha is full of resources like minerals land, water, electricity and  Opportunity and moreover supportive policy by the state Govt.

So l urge the local entrepreneurs should take the opportunity and explore.OASME should organise such expos in a big way every year and the Govt will extend its full support to them. Apart from Bhubaneswar such expos should target other key places in Odisha.

Govt is planning to have big permanent conversation centers where such exhibitions can be organised. For plastic Industry Govt has already started working on the mother industries one at Paradeep by IOCL and another at Bhadrakh. Odisha signed MoUs with various steel  manufacturers which will ultimately boost the local entrepreneurs under MSME by giving th m ample opportunities.

Shri Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS Chief Secretary, Odishapromotes this kind of exhibition to unveil more potential grounds for plastic. This exhibition helps new entrepreneurs to indulge in business policy.

Speaking on this occasion Sri Gouri Shankar Das, Chairman OASME said, “These exhibitions have been meticulously crafted to serve as a hub for various industries, ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plastics, personal care, and household goods processing and packaging industries”

Covering an expansive area of 100,000 square feet, the 4-day exhibition, featuring over 250 exhibitors who are presenting a wide array of  products, services, and technologies to the visitors. It is anticipating a turnout of over 60,000 visitors throughout its duration. During the exhibition more than 2000 products will be launched.

Swami Prem Anveshi, Managing Director of Futurex Group, expresses his wholehearted enthusiasm for the Propack Odisha 2023 and Odisha Plast 2023 expos. He emphasizes, ‘These exhibitions epitomize our unwavering commitment to driving industrial innovation and fostering invaluable global partnerships. Futurex Group is not only proud but deeply dedicated to being an integral part of this transformative event, which serves as a convergence point for a multitude of industries. It is an occasion that not only unites sectors but also opens doors to endless opportunities for growth and development in the industrial landscape. We look forward to contributing significantly to the success of these expos and facilitating meaningful connections among industry leaders.’

These expos go beyond mere product exhibitions; they serve as vital platforms for fostering industrial networking, bridging the gap between global buyers and Indian suppliers. The diverse array of visitors includes influential figures such as business magnates, industrialists, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, policymakers and professionals from various sectors, said Satwik Swain, General Secy ( Hony) OASME.

Exhibitors, both domestic and international, will unveil a multitude of innovations and offerings including printing, plastics, packaging, machineries and more.

As we prepare for this transformative spectacle, the 2nd Propack Odisha International Expo 2023 and the Odisha Plast International Expo 2023 lead the way in industrial transformation. This historic convergence of numerous industries represents the spirit of industrial innovation and provides wealth of opportunities to the industry.