MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai celebrated the 75th Republic Day on 26th January 2024 by organizing flag hoisting ceremony. Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly presided over the function and hoisted the national flag. The event was attended by the members of the Council of Management of WTC Mumbai, officials from foreign consulate offices, trade missions and members of trade and industry.

During the event, Adv. Narwekar observed the Republic Day parade of security personnels of the WTC Mumbai and delivered Chief Guest address. During his speech, Adv. Narwekar emphasized on the role of Maharashtra as the engine of India’s economic growth and a beacon of industrial and socio-economic development.

Adv. Narvekar mentioned, “The policies of the state government have been very progressive to ensure inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship development and creating a vibrant ecosystem for research & innovation.”

Adv Narvekar added that the Constitution of India is appreciated by many countries and it serves as a guideline for lawmakers abroad.

Earlier in his welcome address, Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai welcomed the Chief Guest and other dignitaries and shared his Republic Day greetings and message.

Dr Kalantri highlighted the progress made by Maharashtra and India, which is now the world's fifth biggest economy, in the last 75 years in human development, poverty eradication and industrial development. The governmentpolicies have had a positive impact on startups and the industry as a whole, Dr Kalantri pointed out. He concluded his speech by raising confidence that India will attain the Developed Economy status during the Amrit Kaal by 2047 and he called upon the youth, women, farmers and industrialists to contribute towards this vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.

Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai delivered vote of thanks for the event.

Dignitaries sing national anthem on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day celebration at WTC Mumbai.Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble Speaker,
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai, Ms. Rupa Naik, Executive Director, MVIRDC
WTC Mumbai and other dignitaries are seen on the stage.



Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly addressing the
75th Republic Day celebration at WTC Mumbai. Also seen in the photograph are senior
officials of MVIRDC WTC Mumbai (From left to right): Mr. Pratik Kanakia, Council Member;
Capt. R. K. Gulati, Council Member; Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman and Dr. Vijay
Kalantri, Chairman.



Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai, Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai and Ms. Rupa Naik, Executive Director, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai and other dignitaries at the 75th Republic Day celebration at WTC Mumbai.