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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
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DELINEATION OF INDIA PAVILION AT WORLD EXPO 2025
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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:
S.No | Name of the event | Date | Nodal Ministry |
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1 | Independence Day (National Day) | 15th August 2025 | M/o External Affairs |
2 | International Yoga Day (Special Day) | 21st June 2025 | M/o AYUSH |
3 | International Tourism Day (Special Day) | 27th September 2025 | M/o Tourism |
4 | Gandhi Jayanti (Special Day) | 2nd October 2025 | M/o Culture |
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
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Commissioner General, World Expo 2025 and Commissioner General, India at World Expo 2025 signed PARTICIPATION CONTRACT on 24th April,2024 at Tokyo in the presence of Ambassador of India to Japan and Counsel General of India, Osaka.