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Govt ponder over import substitution policy: Gadkari

Published: May 06, 2020

By TIOLCORPLAWS News Service

NEW DELHI, MAY 06, 2020: UNION Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways, Mr Nitin Gadkari today informed that a policy on imports substitution is being thought of in the wake of the new economic situation created by COVID-19 pandemic. He called upon various stake-holders to convert knowledge into wealth by improving quality through innovations and cutting down cost. He sited the example of a Nagpur based MSME Orange cluster taking up PPE making from scratch. These PPEs cost between Rs 550 to Rs 650 against the market price of about Rs 1200 for which country was heavily import dependent. The cluster is in a position to supply large quantity of PPEs.

Mr Gadkari was addressing the meetings via Video Conferencing with the representatives of Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP) on impact of COVID-19 on startup eco system and MSMEs and also with Technical Service Providers and Performing Artists from entertainment Sector. Among others who participated include renowned singers Mr Sonu Nigam, Mr Nitin Mikesh, Mr Talat Aziz.

The Union Minister emphasized that special focus towards export enhancement is the need of the hour and necessary practices shall be adopted to reduce Power cost, Logistics cost and Production cost to become competitive in the global market. Further, he mentioned that there is also need to focus on import substitution to replace foreign imports with domestic production. He added that industry should focus more on innovation, entrepreneurship, science and technology, research skill and experiences to convert the knowledge into wealth.

mR Gadkari also stressed upon the need for greater formalization of entertainment industry. He suggested for registration as MSMEs to take benefit of various Schemes of the Ministry of MSME.

He added that all the stakeholders must adopt an integrated approach to come over the crisis while ensuring livelihood of the people. Mr Gadkari also urged the industry to have a positive attitude during this time to tide over this crisis.

The Minister recalled that Government of Japan has offered special package to its industries for taking out Japanese investments from China and move elsewhere. He opined that it is an opportunity for India which should be grabbed.

During this interaction, the representatives expressed concerns regarding various challenges being faced by MSMEs in various sectors including in the entertainment industry, amid COVID-19 pandemic along with few suggestions and requested support from the government to keep the sector afloat. 

Some of the major issues highlighted and the suggestions given included: No licensing fee for transfer of technologies to SMEs, dissemination of schemes promoting livelihood for tribal areas, support to pharma sector SMEs in supply chain management and further extending 3 months moratorium given by RBI, extending soft loan, deferring/reducing GST etc.

mR Gadkari responded to the questions from representatives and assured all possible help from the government. He informed that he would take up the issues with related departments.

He emphasized that industry should take a positive approach and tap the opportunities that will be created when the COVID-19 crisis gets over. 

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