Maharashtra Is All Set to Organize First-of-its-kind MSME Defense Expo from Feb 24

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"This Expo underscores our commitment to fortifying the defense capabilities of our state. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the event plays a crucial role in our journey towards self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative of Hon. PM, fostering growth and innovation in the defense sector."-Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister Maharashtra

Feb 2024 : Maharashtra is organizing its first MSME Defence Expo from 24 to 26 of February at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The expo, presented by Maharashtra Government along with Nibe Limited as the knowledge partner, strategic partners as L&T, Solar Industries, Tata Advanced Systems, Bharat Forge, supported by DRDO and DPSU’s, exchange partner NSE and BSE, is poised to be a groundbreaking event, focusing on Land, Airspace, and Maritime Security Systems.

The expo promises to be a landmark occasion with a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from the Armed Forces, Defence Ministry, and the State government.

The inaugural day's agenda includes an illustrious lineup featuring leaders such as S. N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director, L&T, Ravi Kant, Chairman, DPSUs, Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman, Solar Industries, Baba Kalyani, Chairman, Bharat Forge and Ganesh Nibe, CMD, Nibe Limited.

Political luminaries including Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister Maharashtra, and Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Maharashtra will be in attendance along with Industrial Minister Maharashtra, Uday Sawant and Health Minister Maharashtra, Tanaji Sawant. Ajay Bhatt, Rajya Raksha Mantri and Minister of State for Tourism, Chief of Defence Staff, Chiefs of Tri Services, DRDO Secretary, Dr. Kamat, Joint Secretary Defence Production and other notable personalities will contribute to making the expo a convergence of industry leaders, policymakers, and defense luminaries, setting the stage for collaborative discussions and advancements of the defense sector in Maharashtra.

This first-of-its-kind MSME Defense Expo in Maharashtra will bring together over 500 MSMEs, start-ups, and 20,000 engineering students, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The expo aims to stimulate industry synergy, featuring state-of-the-art technologies and proficiencies in the defense production sector. Attendees can expect lucrative business opportunities, potential deals worth hundreds of crores, and strategic utilization for MSMEs and start-ups in the defense technology export sector. Apart from this DRDO’s technology transfer agreement with MSMEs will also take place. There will be discussion on future challenges in technologies in indigenous development in the defence sector.

The MSME defence expo aims to elevate the Maharashtra MSME ecosystem to serve the defense production sector, establishing a robust and enduring supply chain foundation for a dynamic MSME network in Maharashtra. It seeks to pave the way for defense manufacturing and exports, catalyzing a powerful ecosystem for the state and nation through the advancement of academia-industry collaborations.

Reflecting on the significance of the Maharashtra MSME Defense Expo, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized, "This Expo underscores our commitment to fortifying the defense capabilities of our state. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the event plays a crucial role in our journey towards self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative of Hon. PM, fostering growth and innovation in the defense sector."

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Phadnavis, lauded the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders involved in the Maharashtra MSME Defense Expo, stating, "Commendable is the initiative undertaken by all contributors to the Maharashtra MSME Defense Expo. Such events are pivotal in promoting innovation, collaboration, and driving economic growth. Maharashtra's steadfast commitment to evolving into a defense manufacturing hub is evident, and this expo will undeniably contribute significantly to bolstering our nation's security."

As the expo unfolds, it is poised to be a transformative event, propelling Maharashtra to the forefront of the defense sector, driving economic growth, and ensuring the nation's security.

The expo is expected to present lucrative business opportunities for MSMEs and Start-ups. These players can leverage defense technology exports to connect with Indian buyers and offset OEMs

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