GROWTH TRIGGERS

bauma ConExpo India 2023 was a timely intervention to complement the government's thrust on infra development

bauma ConExpo India 2023 opened its doors to global players in the construction & mining industry on January 31! More than 668 exhibitors participated in the trade fair held at Greater Noida.

The event showcased advanced and sophisticated road construction equipment that held the potential to transform the infrastructure ecosystem in India. It attracted more than 50,000 visitors and brought together over 600 technology suppliers from more than 23 countries. The event comprised over 5,000 pre-qualified buyer meetings, more than 20 live demonstrations by OEMS and 20 technical sessions.

THE SHOW BEGAN

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways graced the bauma ConExpo India 2023 in Greater Noida. He glanced through the entire exhibition area and was upbeat about the prospect of witnessing some innovative products and technologies that are bound to change the construction and infrastructure horizon of the country.

He urged construction machinery manufacturers to make equipment which turns on alternative fuel instead of diesel to curb air pollution. Speaking to the crowd, he said, "You should make joint ventures with foreign companies on the use of alternative fuel run machines. We are planning to impose 20% additional GST on equipment run on diesel.

We are facing the problem of pollution. Our health is affected due to pollution and this is the time we need to think about air, water and soil pollution. This is the time to make infrastructure development at the same time maintain and protect ecology and environment." He pressed upon the fact that there are alternative fuels like hydrogen, electricity, CNG, LNG and ethanol available, which should be used. "The government is resolved to make India Aatmanirbhar Bharat and infrastructure development plays an important role in it," he added.