India Rubber Expo 2019

India Rubber Expo 2019

Question: 10th edition of the India Rubber Expo was organised in which of the following city?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Ahmedabad
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • 10th edition of the India Rubber Expo was organised at Mumbai from 17-19 January 2019.It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Commerce Shri Suresh Prabhu.
  • The three-day event held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
  • The IRE offers a unique opportunity for Indian companies to meet and collaborate with overseas companies.Over 300 exhibitors and 27,000 plus visitors participated in the event.
  • India Rubber Expo (IRE) is currently Asia’s largest Rubber Exhibition.It made its debut in year 2001.
  • Inaugurating the event,Union Minister Suresh Prabhu stated that the National Rubber Policy will be unveiled soon to address issues concerning the sector and also to boost productivity.
  • As per Minister, rubber industry can also contribute significantly in India’s efforts to become a 5 trillion dollar economy.
  • He notified that a multi-pronged strategy is being formulated to boost India’s exports and to ensure that India’s products get market access in more than 150 countries.

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