DPIIT hosts Chintan Shivir for Manufacturing
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, December 29, 2023: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal presided over a meeting convened today in New Delhi to unveil pivotal outcomes and recommendations made during the Chintan Shivir for Manufacturing held on 12th October 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Meeting featured the esteemed participation of Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of Heavy Industries, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey.
Shri Goyal underscored that it is imperative for the Industry to assume a leadership role in national manufacturing, with the Government’s commitment to provide comprehensive facilitation support. Shri Mandaviya delved into opportunities within the Chemicals, Medical devices, and health sectors, while Dr. Pandey highlighted the progress achieved in the automotive and capital goods sectors. Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the SCALE Committee, presented the outcomes pertaining to the focus sectors, eliciting feedback and way forward from the Line Ministries/Departments.
The Meeting was organized by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with Invest India and the Steering Committee on Advancing Local value-add & Exports (SCALE Committee). The 11 focus sectors included: (i) Auto Components, (ii) Automobiles (including EVs), (iii) Capital Goods, (iv) Chemicals, (v) Drones, (vi) ESDM, (vii) Medical Devices, (viii) Aerospace & Defence, (ix) Leather & Footwear, (x) Textiles and (xi) Space.
The Chintan Shivir witnessed an active participation of Industry leaders, Knowledge partners, and Government officials from focus sectors. The deliberations centered on the current scenario, challenges and recommendations tailored to stimulate the country's manufacturing landscape. These insights emanated from extensive discussions with Industry leaders elucidating challenges pertaining to their respective sectors.
