The Chhattisgarh Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka (Japan) opened to a record-breaking reception on Sunday, attracting more than 22,000 visitors on its very first day. The Pavilion, inaugurated within the Bharat Pavilion, marks the beginning of Chhattisgarh’s week-long participation (August 24–30), following an invitation from the Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Government of India.
Designed as an immersive experience, the Pavilion presents a compelling narrative of Chhattisgarh’s cultural richness, industrial potential, and tourism opportunities. From heritage landmarks to cutting-edge infrastructure, the exhibit offers global audiences an insight into the state’s growth trajectory.
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The Pavilion places strong emphasis on Chhattisgarh’s thriving tourism sector. Highlights include Nava Raipur, India’s first Greenfield Smart City, envisioned as an investor-ready hub; the majestic Chitrakoot Falls, hailed as the “Niagara of India”; and Sirpur, one of India’s largest Buddhist sites dating back to the 8th century CE. Drawing cultural parallels with Japan, the Pavilion also reflects shared Buddhist values of peace, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Positioning itself as a rising industrial hub, the Pavilion showcases Chhattisgarh’s central location and robust multimodal logistics network. The state’s progress in manufacturing, textiles, electronics, IT/ITeS, and Gramodyog is highlighted as investment-ready opportunities for global stakeholders.
Traditional craftsmanship forms a key attraction, with Bastar’s 4,000-year-old GI-tagged Dhokra Art and the famed Kosa Silk taking center stage. A striking Kosa art installation embodies Chhattisgarh’s ethos of harmony between spirituality, nature, and development.
The record footfall on opening day has set the tone for a vibrant week-long showcase. By combining heritage with industrial promise, Chhattisgarh’s Pavilion is positioning the state as not only a cultural destination but also as a promising hub for sustainable development and global investment.
AloJapan.com