Ministry of Mines Wins Gold for Excellence in Display out of 49 Ministries at IITF 2024
Ministry of Mines Wins Gold for Excellence in Display out of 49 Ministries at IITF 2024
The Ministry of Mines Pavilion has been awarded the First Position (Gold) for excellence in display in India International Trade Fair (IITF), 2024 out of 49 Ministries, drawing over 80,000 visitors. The pavilion highlighted the Ministry’s contributions toward achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
The pavilion offered a dynamic blend of innovation, heritage, and sustainability, captivating visitors of all ages. Key highlights included:
Industry Leader Showcases:
CPSE Contributions by the Ministry of Mines:
Visitor Engagement and VR Experience Zone:
A special VR experience zone captivated children and adults alike, allowing them to virtually experience underground mining operations. Daily long queues at the simulator zone demonstrated the overwhelming interest in interactive technology, with many visitors enjoying the immersive, game-like experience that combined education and entertainment.
On 14th November 2024, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the pavilion in the esteemed presence of senior officials, including Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, and Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal. Later, on 25th November 2024, the Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, visited the pavilion. Both ministers praised the Ministry’s forward-looking initiatives and lauded the synergy between CPSEs and private stakeholders in driving innovation, sustainability, and empowerment within the mining sector.
The Ministry of Mines Pavilion at IITF 2024 has set a benchmark for showcasing the mining sector’s role in contributing to a self-reliant, sustainable, and progressive India.
🏆 A Proud Moment!
Ministry of Mines won the Gold Award for Excellence in Display at IITF 2024, outshining 49 participating ministries!
Our pavilion, themed ‘Minerals to Milestones’, highlighted the vital role of mining in shaping a Vikshit Bharat 2047, driving self-reliance… pic.twitter.com/pBXdca5h9C