Defence Exhibition Organisation
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Formed | 1981 |
Jurisdiction | Government of India |
Headquarters | Defence Pavilion, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi |
Parent department | Ministry of Defence |
Defence Exhibition Organisation is an autonomous organisation of the Indian Government established in 1981.[1] The organisation was established to promote export potential of the Indian defence industry.[citation needed] The agency is responsible for organising international exhibitions such as DEFEXPO and Indian participation at overseas exhibitions.
DefExpo2020 was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 5th to 8th, 2020.[2][3] This is for the first time the defence exhibition is being held in the northern state to explore potential available for defence productions. MoD has already announced Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor to attract investments in defence manufacturing.[4]
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References[]
- ^ "Defence Exhibition Organisation India, DEO / New Delhi,India". 10times.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "'Make In India' the major focus in DefExpo 2020". Zee Business. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "DefExpo 2020 will be an opportunity for domestic defence companies to prove their might to woo foreign firms". Business Insider. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "3,500 acres land acquired for defence corridor: Min". The Pioneer. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
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