The prevailing threat of a third Covid wave has led to postponement of Auto Expo 2022.
Accordingly, the motor show which was originally slated to have been held from February 2-9, 2022 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida has been postponed.
The organiser of the show - Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers - said the exact date for the next edition of 'Auto Expo - The Motor Show' would be finalised later this year.
"Safety of 'Exhibitors, Visitors' and all stakeholders involved and present at the Expo is the topmost priority for SIAM,"
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"It is in this context that the Indian automobile industry and SIAM recognises the inherent risks in organising the Auto Expo due to the on-going Covid-19 Pandemic and the apprehensions of a possible third wave."
There is uncertainty, he said, around how Covid-19 would develop in the coming months and at the same time organising auto expo would need a lead time of preferably a year.
"The magnitude of the risk of spread of infection is extremely high in a B2C show like Auto Expo which is visited by large crowds and maintaining social distancing would be difficult."
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"The exact date for the next edition of 'Auto Expo - The Motor Show' would be finalised later this year keeping in view the Covid situation and in alignment with the OICA calendar of global auto shows."
