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The sixth edition of bauma CONEXPO INDIA closed on a high The inauguration ceremony also featured a special address
note with the launch of 25+ electric and hybrid heavy machines, on behalf of the host state Uttar Pradesh, delivered by
10,000+ product displays, insightful conferences and technical Nand Gopal Gupta, Cabinet Minister - Industrial Development,
sessions, and an exciting line-up of next-generation technologies Export Promotion, NRI, Investment Promotion, Government of
at the live demo areas. This trade fair was graced by the presence Uttar Pradesh. He said, “We will soon become the only state in
of key policymakers from the government and captains of industry. India with the largest number of six-lane
During his inaugural address, Nitin J Gadkari, Honourable Minister expressways, and therefore, I am delighted
of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, said, “Electric, that this edition of bauma CONEXPO
hybrid, and biofuel-compatible machinery holds great potential to INDIA is being held in Uttar Pradesh. By
reduce the fossil fuel dependence of the construction equipment attracting large investments in industry and
industry and improve productivity and cost infrastructure over the past few years, Uttar
efficiency outcomes for the infrastructure Pradesh has demonstrated manufacturing
development and construction industries. excellence. Hence, I welcome all your
Hence, I am delighted to see the new contributions towards nation-building in our state and across India.”
technology displays at this trade fair and One of the key highlights of this edition was the largest ever domestic
extend my best wishes to the organizers and participation compared to previous editions, demonstrating the
all participants.” construction equipment (CE) industry’s commitment towards

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