Free entry for public at Defence Expo: CM Laxmikant parsekar

Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar today announced that in consultation with the Union Government and Ministry of Defence the entry fee proposed for the public at the Defence Expo has been dropped.

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar

Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Friday announced that in consultation with the Union Government and Ministry of Defence the entry fee proposed for the public at the Defence Expo has been dropped. “Whereas on the former occassions, a particular amount of fee has been levied on the public for entry, at the stakeholder discussion in the last two days we have decided to withdraw it,” Chief Minister Parsekar said on the last day of the 12th Assembly session.

The decision would mean slash of Rs. 1,150 for public entrance at the ninth edition of the four-day exhibition held at Quepem in South Goa to be held from March 28 to March 31. The exhibition run by the Defence Exhibition Organization will feature latest developments and products in Land, Martime and domestic security system.

However the public entry to the Defence Expo will be allowed only on March 31, and subject to production of valid photo ID card such as Aadhar, Passport, licence and government identification documents

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