ELECRAMA 2020 kicks off with a dazzling launch

ELECRAMA 2020, the latest edition of the flagship initiative of the Indian Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers Association (IEEMA), opened its doors to exhibitors and visitors alike on 18^th January 2020, with an electrifying launch and a grand inauguration at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The 14^th edition of ELECRAMA — the biennial electronics congregation organised by the apex electrical industrial body, IEEMA ⁠— will have the largest public showcase yet of industry innovations by over 1,370 exhibitors from India and across the world from 18^th to 22^nd January 2020.

ELECRAMA 2020 will welcome the new decade with a strong focus on renewable energy, next-generation technologies, automation, digital solutions, and buyer-seller meets. Since its first edition in 1990, ELECRAMA will exclusively focus for the first time on the role of women in the industry, building stronger electrical systems for homes, offices, and industries, and discuss the way forward for complete electrification of railways. Digital technologies, IoT and AI-powered electrical systems, and other smart-tech solutions are also being showcased at the event.

ELECRAMA 2020 was graced by Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises; RK Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (IC) Power, New & Renewable Energy; Satish Mahana, Hon’ble Minister of Industrial Development, Govt of UP, along with RK Chugh, President, IEEMA; Anil Saboo, Chairman, ELECRAMA 2020 and several other dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Prakash Javadekar said, “ELECRAMA 2020 is a great opportunity for exchange of ideas and learning. We understand that the industry’s cause should translate to a societal cause. We look forward to the industry’s recommendations for national development. ”

RK Singh added, “India is a sunrise country and we are the sunrise. Despite all the hiccups, India is one of the fastest growing large economies. India has achieved 367 GW installed power generating capacity. We have connected India to one unified grid, the largest in the world, and we are still adding to the capacity.”

Welcoming ELECRAMA 2020 to the state, Satish Mahana said, “In the last 2 years, we gave 1.2 crore new connections in the state. The state government has a target to add 2,000 MW of solar energy every year. The UP government is looking forward to strengthen its bond with the industry. We warmly welcome the industry to invest in the largest state of India.”

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Completing 30 years of being the only industry platform of the kind, ELECRAMA 2020 is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Uttar Pradesh is the host state partner, while Germany is the country partner to the 14^th edition of the initiative.