INTRODUCTION      

World Expos are organized & sanctioned every five years by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and go on for duration of approximately six months. The last Expo was held in Dubai in 2021-22. This year Now, India is going to participate in the World Expo 2025, which is going to be organized in Osaka, Japan from 13th April, 2025 to 13th October, 2025.

WORLD EXPO 2025, OSAKA

The Expo 2025, is being held in, an artificial island located on the waterfront in Osaka, whose theme is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", with three sub-themes, namely- Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives.

VENUE OF WORLD EXPO 2025 – YUMESHIMA- OSAKA, JAPAN

DELINEATION OF INDIA PAVILION AT WORLD EXPO 2025

The India Pavilion is located at the west side of the Expo Site on plot A-23 with plot area measuring 1,751 sq.mtrs. in the ‘Connecting Lives’ Sub-Theme Area. The Pavilion is a Type ‘X’ Pavilion being constructed by the Expo Authority. The built-up area of the Pavilion will be 902 sq.mtrs. The India Pavilion will be a temporary structure which will be dismantled after the completion of the Expo. The Government of India intends to have a strong, noticeable presence at the Expo to showcase the rapid strides undertaken by it and its varied achievements, more so in the recent times, reflecting on its emergence as a major global player and the role India can play in designing the society of the future. The India Pavilion is expected to be a world-class exhibition pavilion with grandeur and excellence, complemented by modern facilities representing the spirit of this Expo. It would depict both traditional and modern India and relate these to the theme and the sub-theme while simultaneously demonstrating peaceful coexistence of nature and developments undertaken by mankind.

KEY FEATURES OF THE PAVILION

The India Pavilion in entirety will be a display of India’s cultural and commercial diversity. There will be designated areas for display of exhibits, including a small exhibition area which will be changed periodically according to different themes. There will also be a dedicated area for retail shops and restaurants.

IMPORTANCE OF INDIA’S PARTICIPATION IN WORLD EXPO 2025, OSAKA

India’s participation in World Expo 2025 is expected to reflect India’s achievements, capabilities as well as strategic engagements with the region and the world. Expo 2025 would be a unique opportunity for India to showcase its economic and social strength, attract investments, and also form global partnerships. Over the course of the six-month long Expo, India would showcase its notable initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India and achievements in different sectors such as Energy, Space Technology, IT, Health and Pharmaceuticals, Tourism, Culture, Road and Railways, Infrastructure etc.

NATIONAL AND SPECIAL DAYS

India is planning to celebrate four National and Special Days during the Expo. For each event, a Nodal Ministry has been allocated which will plan the event along with the PDMA. The details are as follows:

MINISTERIAL ROLES

Central Government Ministries and Departments, along with State Governments shall play a crucial role in conveying India’s numerous achievements and noteworthy initiatives on this global platform. During the six months of Expo 2025, the Ministries and State Government shall participate by displaying exhibits from across the country, carrying out performances and several events, forging B2G and G2G collaborations. Through these exhibits, digital displays, performances, and events Ministries and States shall showcase the strengths of India.

SIGNING OF CONTRACT