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COVER STORY

With bauma CONEXPO INDIA returning after four years, the focus Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). As a build-up to the show
is back on heavy vehicles and equipment that can potentially dons, from January 31 to February 3, 2023, the trade show will
accelerate India’s ambitious development goals. With nearly $1 be hosting specially curated roadshows in Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur,
trillion in investments outlined by the Government of India towards Bangladesh and Nepal to engage with the main equipment
developing critical infra projects under the National Infrastructure buyer communities in these places. There will also be networking
Pipeline, this trade show comes at an opportune time when opportunities with contractors and builders across tier II and III
such projects are being fast-tracked throughout the country, cities of North India through Bharat Nirman Mahotsav, a vehicle
particularly in North India. With transport and connectivity projects that will promote the trade show among the main buyer groups
in the National Capital Region (NCR) drawing appreciation from in these cities.
builders and contractors all over the country, there is growing
excitement about this edition’s venue at the India Expo Centre in Global appeal, Indian spirit
Greater Noida. North India has emerged as the epicentre of infra With heritage from the bauma network of trade shows in
development in the country, and this trade show in Greater Noida Munich and China, as well as partnership with one of North
will bring together all the important stakeholders and decision- America’s largest fairs CONEXPO, this trade show in India offers
makers in the construction and infra development sector. With 600 all participants a unique customer experience through live
technology suppliers from 20+ countries, showcasing 10,000+ product demos, knowledge-sharing at conferences, buyer-seller
products and solutions, as well as 5000+ buyer-seller meetings meetings, and business-to-government sessions.
and 20+ knowledge focussed conferences, bauma CONEXPO One of the key highlights of this edition will be the curated
INDIA has positioned itself as the undisputed leader among trade conferences for the mining sector, especially pertaining to energy
fairs for the construction equipment sector in North India. efficiency and safety measures. There will also be conferences
As one of the largest trade shows for the construction machinery focussing on the construction equipment industry’s skill-building
sector, bauma CONEXPO INDIA enjoys support from important initiatives to create quality jobs in this space. These sessions are
policy influencers in the Central and State governments, as well being co-created with industry associations and skill development
as collaborations with key industry associations like ICEMA, BAI councils through special training programs, including classroom
and NAREDCO. This edition has been endorsed by the Honorable programs and practical sessions. Through this cover story, we
Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin J Gadkari, as well are capturing the expanse of aspects that the event is slated
as the National Highways Association of India (NHAI) and National to unfold…

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