Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the inaugural Ceremony of the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. The aim of this Defence Expo is to bring the leading technologies in the defence sector under one roof and provide a myriad of opportunities for the government, private manufacturers, and startups. The 5-day event will cover the entire spectrum of the country's aerospace, defence and security interests. <br />''<br />''After the invocation ceremony, the Prime Minister will visit the India and UP Pavilions.<br />''<br />''The India Pavilion will exclusively showcase the strong partnership between the public and private sector, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)/Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and innovation eco-system, which is the key to the way forward.<br />''<br />''The Uttar Pradesh Pavilion will be displaying industrial prowess and the huge potential of the State for the investors in the identified Defence Corridor in the state. The UP government is also organizing several cultural programmes showcasing rich cultural heritage of the northern state. A unique experience for the visitors is planned at the Tent City, which is being especially erected at the venue.<br />''<br />''After the visit to the two Pavilions, Mr Modi will preside over Full Live Demonstration by the Land Systems, Flying Display by Aero Platforms and Operation Demonstration by Naval Systems.<br />''<br />''The theme of the Expo is 'India – The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub'. The DefExpo is expected to see participation from over 70 countries. Our Correspondent reports that this is the 11th Edition of the Biennial Mega Defence Exhibition and over one thousand national and international Companies vying to present their wares at the expo.<br />''<br />''A substantial number of Memoranda of Undertaking, MoUs are expected to be inked during the Expo, resulting in forging of new business collaborations.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Lucknow station of All India Radio will live broadcast the opening ceremony of Defence expo-2020 to be held at Lucknow tomorrow from 1:40 pm onwards.</span><br />''This programme will be broadcast from AIR, Delhi on its Indraprastha and FM Rainbow channels with RN support DLC-12 to facilitate its relay by all multi-channel AIR stations on one of their channels. <br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">This broadcast may also be taken by the considered DRM channels and YouTube channel AIR Live 24X7.</span><br />