Plastindia 2015 shifts to Gandhinagar

Plastindia 2015, considered to be the largest exhibition for plastic processing and allied industry in India, will be held at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) from February 5-10, 2015, instead of Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The last few editions of Plastindia had been held in New Delhi. When 2015 edition was first announced it was scheduled to take place in Gujarat. However, in 2013, Plastindia Foundation, the organiser of the expo, shifted the venue back to New Delhi as it was facing infrastructural challenges in organising the mega event in Gujarat.
 
Now the organiser feel that the infrastructural issues have been sorted out and, hence, the exhibition will be held in Gujarat. “The strong growth that the plastics industry has witnessed in the recent past and continues to do so today will only help in making this Plastindia, a resounding success. Gandhinagar as a destination will further catalyse this growth story,” said Plastindia Foundation in a press release.
 
The plastics industry has been witnessing exponential growth in India. Between 2013 and 2020, plastics consumption in India is set to increase from 12 million metric tonne per annum (MMTA) to 20 MMTA; exports from $ 6 billion to $ 8 billion as well as direct and indirect employment from 1.2 million to 2 million.
 
Over 150,000 visitors are expected to congregate at Plastindia 2015, which will house about 2000 exhibitors. ProPlast (an event for processed plastics), international conference and Plasticon Awards will also be held concurrently along with Plastindia 2015.