Expo 2020: Goa delegation in Dubai showcases its business potential

Dubai UAE - January 22 ANI News - The Goa Week at the India Pavilion, EXPO 2020 Dubai concluded on January 20, 2022. J Ashok Kumar, Secretary to Chief Minister, Sports Youth Affairs, Tourism, Industries Trade Commerce, Handicrafts Textile Coir, Government of Goa and Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai and Deputy Commissioner General of India at EXPO 2020 inaugurated the state's floor on January.

Tourism Hospitality, Food Processing Industries, Agro-based and Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology have been highlighted by the state's business potential.

Dr Puri also presided over other important events of the state.

The delegation led by J Ashok Kumar held various business meetings with investors showcasing the investment-friendly policies and the availability of skilled labor in the state.

J Ashok Kumar, who spoke about Goa's participation at EXPO 2020 Dubai, said the state's participation at the EXPO 2020 was a great success. The Goa delegation had the chance to meet key investors in the region, as well as visit several other country pavilions. We look forward to building upon the relationships we were able to establish in this brief time and hosting interested investors in Goa soon. My special congratulations to team India for their hard work. The Goa delegation met with the Indian Business Professional Council IBPC, which resulted in a potential investment collaboration with the state. J Ashok Kumar, Secretary-General, IBPC, Sports Youth Affairs, Tourism, Trade Commerce, Handicrafts Textile Coir, Sanjay Kumar, Secretary Revenue, Information Technology, Labour Employment and Swetika Sachan, Director of Industries, Government of Goa, attended the India Pavilion Dubai EXPO 2020 in the presence of J Ashok Kumar, Secretary-General, Sports Youth Affairs, Dilip Sinha, Secretary-General, IBPC, along with other distinguished members of the IBPC.

Sanjay Kumar, Secretary Revenue, Information Technology, Labour Employment said The Expo was a marvellous display of the technologies of today and the future. Through our interactions with other delegates, investors, and innovators, we see endless opportunities and will try to implement their suggestions back home in the short term while planning for the long term. Swetika Sachan, CEO, Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board said that The Dubai EXPO 2020 has become a great place for countries to come together and pave the way for innovation and advancement. The state of Goa participated in the exhibition of its business potential in the fields of Tourism, Financial Service, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology to global investors. We engaged with the business community of Dubai to strengthen our ties and assure them of our commitment to ease of doing business. I am excited about the investment opportunities that will make a difference in the lives of the people of Goa. The state of Goa also showcased its prowess in the start-up segment, besides the focus sectors. Goa is the first state in India to have two consecutive start-up policies with a supportive ecosystem. It is one of the most preferred destinations for start-ups across industries. The IT Policy 2017 and Start-up Policy 2021 offer attractive incentives for the budding start-ups in the state.

Goa is the smallest state in the country with rich heritage, a serene atmosphere and well-developed infrastructure. Goa's economic growth is driven by the strong performance of its industrial sectors such as tourism, fishing, agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

Tourism is the backbone of the state's economy, with 40 per cent of the population directly or indirectly dependent on it. A new tourism policy was recently framed by the state to offer visitors a unique Goan experience by presenting a versatile concoction of historic, natural, ethnic, cultural locations and attractions. The state is also expanding its presence in industries such as Light Engineering and R&D, Aviation and Technology.

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