Plastindia Foundation announces 11^th Plastindia 2023; India highlighted as global plastics sourcing hub

Plastindia Foundation has announced Plastindia 2023, the 11th edition of international plastics exhibition, conference & convention, to be held from 1-5 February 2023, at the newly built State of the Art International Exhibition Centre at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Plastindia 2023 will focus on innovation, sustainability, and growth, facilitating modern techniques that will help to maintain a cleaner environment and lead to sustainable economic growth.

The Hon'ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Chemical & Fertiliser, Shri Mansukh bhai L. Mandaviya ji unveiled the logo, vrochure and the goals of Plastindia 2023. Also present on the occasion were Shri Bhagwanthbhai Khuba ji, Hon’ble Union Minister of State, (C&F and MNRE) and Smt. Arti Ahuja ji, I.A.S, Secretary to the Government of India (DCPC). Shri Jigish Doshi, President at Plastindia Foundation, Shri Ashok Goel, Chairman, National Advisory Board and Shri Ajay Shah, Chairman at NEC Plastindia 2023 were also present.

According to the Foundation’s press statement, the Indian plastics industry is growing at a rapid pace with the production and consumption increasing manifold in the last three decades. Today, a major aim of the plastic bodies in India is to contribute significantly to the exports and to make India as one of the highest producers of Plastic. The current business environment, bolstered by the launch of Government of India’s ‘Atmanirbhar’ movement and ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative, gives an impetus to the plastics industry to grow and provides excellent export opportunities. Indian exports of plastics in the year 2019-20 was at US$ 10.00 billion, which is expected to reach US$ 25.00 billion by the year 2025.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Jigish Doshi – President of Plastindia Foundation said “India is poised to become the plastics processing hub of the world. The industry that employs about 4 million people and comprises more than 50,000 processing units, is expected to reach 9.1 lakh crores (US$102 billion) by 2025. We are committed to work closely with the government and the industry to facilitate growth and to work towards innovative and modern manufacturing techniques that will be sustainable for the environment and the economy.”

The plastics industry has reinvented itself through advanced innovations and the development of environmentally friendly processing and utilization techniques. With the launch of Plasindia 2023, the Foundation shared ten goals to significantly contribute to the plastics industry, including: making India the number one destination for manufacturing plastics; facilitating the growth of the Indian plastics industry; creating employment opportunities to empower the country's economy; making India a global sourcing hub for plastics; encouraging new innovative techniques; and increasing the technically skilled manpower for the Indian Plastics Industry.

"The Indian Plastics Industry presents excellent opportunities for processing machinery, tools, and plastic product suppliers, plastic waste management and recycling equipment, as well as new age sectors of renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and robotics," said Shri Ajay Shah, Chairman, National Executive Council, Plastindia 2023.

The event aims to showcase new technologies and innovations in the industry, as well as provide a platform for national and international decision-makers to network. “Our goal is to promote the growth of the Indian plastics industry by hosting world-class exhibitions that provide platforms for brands to launch new products, expand their networks, learn new technologies, and share ideas on a global scale, " Shri Ajay Shah, added.

(PRA)

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