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Stressing on a ‘Whole of Govt’ approach to boost exports, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textile Piyush Goyal has said that this would require exporters, EPCs, Govt Agencies & Indian Missions abroad to work together.

Besides, recognizing the crucial role played by EPCs and Industry, Goyal remarked that EPCs & Industry Associations are key to realise ‘Local goes Global: India makes for the World’. The minister highlighted various initiatives, saying that with Gati Shakti, government is improving connectivity and logistics.

Goyal further noted that the Government is also negotiating to sign more FTAs with important trade partners. This will have a direct impact in providing a level playing field in international markets, he added. He emphasized that everybody will have to work hard to achieve true potential of India in terms of global trade.  Besides, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry also appealed to representatives from the industry to take advantage of PM Gati Shakti, PLI, NSWS, EoDB reforms to improve export competitiveness.