How Odisha is Unlocking Global Trade Opportunities for Local Businesses
Workshop Aims to Boost Odisha's Export Potential
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the business landscape and export capabilities of Odisha, a significant workshop named 'Leveraging Free Trade Agreements' took place in Bhubaneswar.
During the event on Tuesday, Gokulananda Mallik, the Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), highlighted the vast opportunities that global markets present. He explained that the workshop aimed to educate local entrepreneurs, exporters, and business leaders about the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) established by the Indian government with various nations, providing insights on how to capitalize on these international opportunities.
Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain stressed the importance of boosting Odisha's export capabilities and increasing the state's involvement in global trade. He noted that this workshop marks a pivotal step in elevating local businesses to an international platform. The program was designed to convert India's Free Trade Agreements into real-world opportunities for Odisha's businesses, equipping them with the essential knowledge and strategies to navigate international markets, broaden their outreach, and enhance product competitiveness.
The workshop saw participation from Agrim Kaushal, Senior Economic Adviser and Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, along with Rashmita Panda, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the MSME department, Aboli Sunil Naravane, Director of Industries, Manoj Singh, Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade, and various senior officials, industrialists, and trade specialists.
This initiative, co-hosted by the MSME department of the Odisha government, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), is anticipated to empower the state's micro, small, and medium enterprises. It aims to enhance their understanding of Free Trade Agreements and explore avenues for expanding exports, accessing new markets, and solidifying Odisha's standing in the global trade arena.