New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will launch the official website of the Bhartiya Vyapar Mahotsav during a two-day national conclave of trade leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, organised by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), it was announced on Sunday.
The conclave will bring together around 150 prominent trade leaders, representatives of business associations, MSMEs, manufacturers, startups and industry stakeholders from across the country to deliberate on the seven strategic steps announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in view of the evolving geopolitical environment and the continuing crisis in West Asia.
CAIT said the objective of the conclave is to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for implementation of the Prime Minister’s proposed measures within the business community and to strengthen the role of traders and domestic industry in building a resilient and self-reliant economy.
Delhi MP from Chandni Chowk and CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said the deliberations would focus on strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing logistics costs, promoting indigenous manufacturing, increasing exports, and accelerating the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The conclave will also discuss expanding the use of railways and multimodal freight systems and encouraging wider adoption of digital trade practices.
A major highlight of the event will be the launch of the Bhartiya Vyapar Mahotsav website, a joint initiative of the India Trade Promotion Organisation and CAIT. The initiative aims to promote Swadeshi products, strengthen the “Vocal for Local, Local to Global” campaign, and facilitate greater exports of Indian goods in international markets.
According to organisers, the Bhartiya Vyapar Mahotsav is envisioned as a nationwide movement to showcase India’s manufacturing capabilities, traditional products, innovation ecosystem and entrepreneurial strengths. The initiative is also expected to create new business opportunities for MSMEs, artisans, women entrepreneurs, startups and traders by connecting them with domestic and global buyers.
The conclave will additionally deliberate on strategies to position India as a trusted global sourcing and supply-chain hub at a time when several economies are facing disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties.
Trade leaders attending the event are expected to adopt a joint resolution backing the Prime Minister’s vision of economic resilience, stronger domestic commerce and self-reliance as India continues to emerge as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
–IANS
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