<h1>GES 2017 Showcases Knowledge-Driven Services, Adds New Sectors and Initiatives to Boost Economic Growth.</h1> The Global Exhibition on Services (GES) 2017, highlighted by the Commerce and Industry Minister, underscores the pivotal role of the knowledge-driven services sector in economic growth. The third edition of GES expands to 20 sectors, introducing Retail and E-Commerce, Sports Services, and Railway Services, with a larger exhibition area of 42,000 sq. meters. The event aims to be vibrant with international participation and new initiatives like a festival of Indian cuisine and TedX style talks. The services sector, supported by manufacturing initiatives like Make in India, is crucial for economic transformation, as evidenced by a 4% rise in service exports.