Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal launched EEPC India’s 70th year celebrations and also unveiled the EEPC India logo in New Delhi. During his address he highlighted the Government’s efforts to reduce compliance burdens and decriminalise laws to promote Ease of Doing Business. Minister of State for Commerce & Industry,Shri Jitin Prasada also graced the event with his presence.
Shri Goyal emphasised the need to transform India into a powerhouse of engineering exports as the country advances towards the Viksit Bharat goal. Speaking to members of the engineering fraternity at the event marking the 70th anniversary of EEPC India, the Minister stated that achieving Viksit Bharat’s vision involves transforming India into a developed nation that needs the engineering fraternity to demonstrate their commitments towards resilient supply chains and high-quality production of goods along with collective commitment towards a sustainable future.
Calling EEPC India the model export promotion council, Shri Goyal lauded the organisation for its contributions to different sectors of engineering. Whether it is mobility, capital goods sector or steel industry, EEPC India has played a very important role in the growth of the nation’s capabilities, he said. Regarding EEPC India’s goal of reaching exports of US$300 billion in the next 5-6 years, he noted that this target represents the courage and conviction new India demonstrates before the world.
Evoking Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of ‘Zero Defect and Zero Effect’, he emphasised quality and sustainability are going to define India to the world. High quality and productivity and cost competitiveness is going to define the nation’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. We want to be second to none in our ambition, mission and vision, he said.
