Gadkari calls upon AEPC to double exports
New Delhi/UNI: Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Nitin Gadkari has called upon the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC ) to take measures to double exports and also emphasised on technology upgradation and research to improve quality and remain cost competitive in the global market.
He was speaking at the inauguration of Virtual Workshop- A Joint initiatives of Apparel Expert Promotion Council and MSME Ministry through Video Conference.
The minister said the Government is providing support through package announced recently for liquidity, stress management in the MSME sector.
Mr Gadkari also touched upon the need for lab testing camp of the products and design from the part of global standards and called for having a centre for design.
He further stressed upon the need to explore use of new source materials like bamboo in the textile industry.
Referring to the enormous employability and important role of MSMEs in the economy, especially in rural, tribal and backward areas, Mr Gadkari asked apparel and textile industries to set-up clusters in these areas and contribute to their development and employment generation which is a big priority.
The Minister appreciated AEPC for its role and the quality of exports which he said may be further improved.
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