The country’s largest virtual exhibition and conference, the ‘Virtual Healthcare & Hygiene Expo 2020’,
has been kicked off with focus on promoting the health sector using digital
platforms and technologies.
The five-day event (from June 22 to 26) is organised by the Federation
of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) with the support of the
AYUSH Ministry. The expo is expected to witness participation of over 1000
international buyers from nearly 120 countries.
“Traditional medicines are playing an important role in
supporting the Government’s efforts to tackle the Corona crisis,” Mansukh
Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping
(Independent charge) and Chemicals & Fertilisers, said while inaugurating
the event.
He said an ecosystem is being built for a
self-reliant India, which will help in ramping up domestic production in
Pharmaceutical Sector and Health & Hygiene Sector.
“We are drafting rules to encourage private
players to come forward to make pharma and medical devices parks in the country…Health,
Hygiene & Sanitation, Medical Textiles & Devices, AYUSH and Wellness
sector assume greater significance in our resolute fight against the COVID 19
pandemic,” the minster said.
Complementing FICCI on the first of its kind
initiative in launching a virtual exhibition and conference, Mandaviya added, ”VHHE
has shown a new way to not only India but also the world. Using these platforms
and technologies will help promote the entire health sector.”
Meanwhile, the organisers are set to hold a webinar on the
subject ‘AYUSH: Bringing Health and Immunity to the World’ on Tuesday evening.
It will be streamed live from 3 pm to 4.30 pm on the online VHHE platform. The discussion
will include topics like the role and importance of AYUSH under the current
circumstances of pandemic, especially its potential towards prevention and treatment.
Ayurveda & Health Tourism Magazine is the media partner for the event.
