Commerce & Industry Minister

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Achievements and Initiatives

  • Increased merchandise exports to a record high of US$330 billion in 2018-19.
  • Reduced trade deficit with China by US$10 billion in 2018-19.
  • Introduced the Agriculture Export Policy to double agricultural exports to US$60 billion.
  • Launched the Investment War Room to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) into India.
  • Oversaw the implementation of Make in India 2.0 to focus on boosting sustainable manufacturing and job creation in India.
  • Set up a Data Analytics Unit to use data to inform policymaking and improve the efficiency of the Commerce and Industry Ministry.
  • Launched the pilot district-level development plan in six districts across five states, focusing on critical interventions to boost district-level manufacturing.
  • Initiated the introduction of an Ease of Doing Business (EODB) framework at the district level, supporting the goal of achieving a USD 5 trillion economy.
  • Organized a special mini Ministerial WTO meet in India to strengthen India's role on the global trade stage.
  • Initiated the development of India's first-ever National e-Commerce Policy to address the evolving digital marketplace.
  • Implemented a modern Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy to enhance India's IPR regime, fostering innovation and creativity.

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