The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) would organise the 12th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) in Kolkata from December 3.
More than 300 exhibitors from India and abroad expected to participate in the proposed expo. Concurrently, the Global Mining Summit- 2014 would also be organised during the exhibition. Nearly 9,000 business visitors are expected to visit this year, said CII Deputy Director Deepak Bhattacharya at a Press conference here on Saturday.
The objectives of the event are to showcase the latest opportunities in Indian mining sector, discuss policy procedural and regulatory aspects, spread best practices in exploration and technology, provide a platform for exchange of ideas and views, business opportunities and joint ventures among global and Indian industry participants, said Bhattacharya.
It may be mentioned that the Indian mining sector is expected to contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth by enhancing its present share in GDP from two per cent to eight per cent over the next 20 years.
Among others, Deputy Director and CII Odisha State office head Deepak Kumar Singh and Tata Steel’s Arun Mishra were present.