After scripting a success story of the Investor Rajasthan Summit, the Ashok Gehlot government has started preparing for the first of its kind Rajasthan International Expo in which handicrafts to jewellery, ceramics and other products will be displayed on a wide scale. An important meeting will be held in Jodhpur on 7th November regarding this event.
Rajasthan Export Promotion Council (Rajasthan Export Promotion Council) Chairman Rajiv Arora said that Rajasthan International Expo-2023 will be organized in Jodhpur from March 11 to 13, 2023 to increase exports from the state. Additional Chief Secretary Venu Gupta said that after the Invest Rajasthan Summit, a different image of Rajasthan has emerged across the country.
Also other states are also following the Rajasthan model. Organizing an international level handicraft expo in Jodhpur formed a crucial part of the Chief Minister’s budget announcement. The council was formed only to increase the percentage of exports in the state and to conduct other activities including exports.
Commissioner Mahendra Parakh said that Rajasthan ranks 12th in the country in terms of exports. There is a lot of export potential in the state. The percentage of exports from the state has also increased significantly in the last years. Having an international level expo will not only give better market to the local products but will also create their identity.
In the meeting held at Udyog Bhawan in the capital Jaipur, there was extensive discussion on various topics including setting up of testing lab of products, construction of Center of Excellence, introduction of council membership, become mission exporter. During this, Council Vice President Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Director Anil Bakshi and other officials were present.