The second edition of the Kerala Plantation Expo will be held in Kochi for three days from January 20.
The event is expected to give a new impetus to the State government’s steps to speed up the growth of the plantation sector by showcasing its brand potential to tap the global and domestic demand for a wide range of products and services.
Business-to-business meets showcasing products and services in the sector will be the highlight of the expo to be hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Kaloor. Minister for Industries P. Rajeeve will inaugurate the expo on January 20 at 10 a.m., according to a communication here.
Organised by the Plantation Directorate of the Industries department, the expo is aimed at reinstating the glory of Kerala’s storied plantation sector by featuring its history, diverse products including spices and industrial raw materials like rubber, and more recent diversification into tourism and hospitality activities.
The event will feature stalls by Kerala-registered plantations, distributors of tools and equipment, service providers, and plantation institutions. There will also be live demonstrations on all three days, enabling the public to get first-hand knowledge of the products and services in the sector. Entry will be free.
