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With an aim to further increase India's exports, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada has said that the government has identified 20 countries of significance and 6 focus sectors each in commodities and services. He added that a meeting with the officers of the commercial wings of Indian Missions in these 20 countries was organised last month to enhance exports. The meeting focused on exploring strategic solutions for fostering multilateral trade collaboration and streamlining operational and logistical barriers to trade.

The minister said a set of actionable strategies designed to propel Indian exports forward were recommended, which included the establishment of a comprehensive Data Analytics Portal to explore emerging market opportunities and the 'E-connect Portal' aimed at supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with market access information.

He added that the Missions were urged to support the One District One Product (ODOP) initiatives in their respective countries of posting, focusing on improving branding, enhancing market access and ensuring better income for farmers through increased exports. The 20 countries include France, Germany, Australia, China, Bangladesh, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, the Netherlands, South Africa, Russia, Trkiye, Vietnam, UK, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia and the US.