MARGAO
Captains of industry, hoteliers and businessmen cast their lot strongly in favour of the Defence Expo in Goa, claiming that it has a “tremendous potential” for the State.
Their meet with the Director of Defence Expo, MD Singh, witnessed the latter explaining the benefits to be gained by the trade from the expo. Singh mentioned the hospitality, taxi industry and infrastructure to build stalls which will benefit the locals. He said all Chief Ministers, Ministers, DGPs, chiefs of paramilitary forces and foreign industry delegates have been invited for the Show.
He also mentioned that the choice of Goa as a destination will increase the inflow of flights into Goa. This, he said, will also encourage private accommodation in the State.
Speaking at the meet, former GCCI president Nitin Kunkolienkar said the Goan system must benefit and that it must be inclusive. He also spoke of encouragement to B2B avenues while stating that the overall business interest of the State must benefit.
“The Defence Expo is a pride for the industry and will be instrumental in promoting brand Goa. The ideas must be to boost Goa. We want development, a better, qualitative Goa,” Kunkolienkar remarked.
Reacting to the demands, Singh said all Indian companies desirous of erecting stalls at the venue will get it at 50 per cent concessional rates.
