Union Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at
the 23rd Apparel Export Promotion Council or AEPC Excellence Honours, stated
that the world recognizes the need to engage more deeply with Bharat due to its
substantial demand and huge opportunities here.
“The opportunities ahead of us will only
get bigger. The world sees those opportunities in Bharat, the world wants to
engage deeper and bigger with Bharat, the world recognizes that there’s no
option but to come to Bharat for a large demand, the large marketplace that Bharat
offers,” said Goyal on Friday.
The Union Commerce Minister emphasized
the unprecedented opportunity presented by 1.4 billion people aspiring for a
better future.
“There is no other opportunity ever in
the history of mankind comparable to Bharat’s story of today. There’s never
been an opportunity as big, as grand and as attractive as 1.4 billion people
desirous and aspiring for a better future for themselves, and for the next
generation,” added Goyal.
Referring to the chance to work in the Amrit
Kaal (golden age), Goyal expressed gratitude, stating, “We are all privileged
to be a part of the nation’s history today that we will get an opportunity to
work in this Amrit Kaal and take Bharat to greater heights and ensure that
every child born in this country gets an adequate quality of opportunity to
make a life that we could make, thanks to the opportunities our parents and
grandparents gave us.”
He also said, “The confidence that you
repose in PM Modi’s leadership… you are willing to be a part of this journey
to change the narrative of Bharat.”
The Union Minister acknowledged the
traders present there for their contribution to the efforts of the Centre in
the last 9 to 10 years in moving the needle from a fragile 5 economy to the
world’s 5th largest economy.
“You have all played a role in expanding
our exports by 55 per cent in barely 2 years. Our exports are hovering around
US$ 5 billion for so long… Thanks to your relentless efforts, the country saw
this exponential growth from US$ 500 billion to 776 billion. Merchandise and
services both grew around the same levels in these 2 years from 2021-23…” pointed
out Goyal.
The ‘AEPC Excellence Honours’ for
2021-22 and 2022-23 acknowledged exceptional contributions by the Indian
Apparel exporters in building modern export enterprises and fostering a unique
Indian export culture.
Awards were presented in 13 categories,
recognizing achievements in environmental and social compliance, highest
exports in MMF (Man-Made Fibre), exports to FTA (Free Trade Agreement)
countries, most dynamic women entrepreneurs, and more, as per a release from
the Apparel Export Promotion Council.
ANI
