INAUGURATION :

    MAHATECH began its journey with MAHATECH-2004 which was held at Agriculture Ground,
    Shivaji Nagar, Pune from January 14 - 18, 2004.
    The event was a revolution of sorts. This “First of its kind” event boasted of a completely
    Industrial Focus - in terms of exhibitors as well as visitors.
    Mr. Prataprao Pawar, Managing Director & Managing Editor of Sakal Papers Ltd. kindly
    consented to grace the occasion as a CHIEF GUEST for the inauguration.

Mr. Prataprao Pawar lighting the lamp to mark the opening of  MAHATECH-2004.

The 12th Edition of MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIES DIRECTORY is unveiled.

 
    Excerpts from the Chief Guest's speech : India as an Economic Superpower
    “Exhibitions are a perfect medium to learn about new product development, technology and
    provide an insight to which direction industry is progressing… 

    This creates awareness among the buying community, and aids them in understanding
    what is in store for them…”

“I see this event as one more re-confirming step that Pune is really evolving into a city of International importance…” “Those who do not bring in efficiency and innovation in their production processes will not survive, and those who do will have a tremendous future… The vision of year 2020 will no longer remain a dream, and I am personally very excited about it. Irrespective of political powers, India will truly evolve into an economic superpower. This is what has happened world-wide, and with development like this, there is clear evidence of this becoming a reality...”