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India International Industrial Expo 2026 starts on Jan 16

Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) The second edition of the India International Industrial Expo, along with the Industrial Mega Summit, jointly organised by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) and Metro Mart, will be inaugurated by Kerala Minister for Electricity K. Krishnankutty here on Friday.
The three-day event at the Adlux International Convention Centre is being organised with the cooperation of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, and the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
The Industrial Mega Summit, one of the key highlights of the event, will be inaugurated on January 18 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian will attend as the chief guest, while Minister for Industries and Commerce P. Rajeev will deliver the keynote address. Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan and Deputy Leader of the Opposition P. K. Kunhalikutty will also be present.
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