After the grand success of the initial edition, the country’s largest virtual exhibition and conference -- ‘Virtual Healthcare & Hygiene Expo 2020 -- II’, is being organised from November 23 to 27 with an aim to boost exports.

The five-day event, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) with the support of the AYUSH Ministry, is expected to witness participation of over 1000 international buyers from nearly 120 countries besides over 7000 visitors.

“…Covid-19 is one of the biggest disaster the mankind has ever faced in recent times, bringing disruption to the human life worldwide. With no vaccine or treatment currently in place, containment & social distancing has become the only solution to prevent the spread of highly contagious virus. We at FICCI are committed to support and help the Indian Business houses, manufacturers so that they generate business and the exports to gain momentum,” the FICCI said in a statement.

The focus sectors of the exhibition include AYUSH & Wellness, Pharmaceuticals, Pharma Machinery & Technology, Medical Devices, Medical Textile, Hygiene & Sanitization

The key highlights of the Expo are:-

n  Sector specific webinars

n  Pre-Fixed B2B Meetings

n  Free to attend exhibition for Visitors

n  Innovative product display options

The first edition, held from June 22 to 26, focussed on promoting the health sector using digital platforms and technologies.