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Trade Connect E-platform For Exports Is Single Window, Fast, Accessible And Transformational: Shri Piyush Goyal

The Trade Connect e-Platform serves as a one-stop solution, providing exporters with near real-time access to critical trade-related information, while seamlessly connecting them to key government entities such as the Indian Missions abroad, Department of Commerce, Export Promotion Councils, and other trade experts. Whether a seasoned exporter or a new entrant, the platform is designed to assist businesses at every stage of their export journey. This e-Platform shall connect more than 6 Lakh IEC holders, over 180 Indian Mission officials, over 600 Export Promotion Council Officials, besides the officials from DGFT, DoC, banks etc.

Dot Simplifies Approval Processes For Telecom Licenses And Wireless Equipment

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced significant changes to the processes for issuing Experimental Licenses, Demonstration Licenses, and Equipment Type Approvals (ETA). These changes are part of its ongoing efforts to enhance ease of doing business in the telecom sector. These reforms are aimed at reducing delays and simplifying regulatory requirements, fostering innovation and streamlining operations for businesses and telecom operators.

Coal Production and Supply Trends on Positive Trajectory

From April to August 2024, India’s total coal production reached 384.07 Million Tonnes (MT), representing a growth of 6.36% compared to 361.11 MT during the corresponding period of the previous year. However, in August 2024, overall coal production decreased slightly to 62.67 MT, down from 67.76 MT in August 2023.

Union Minister To Release Booklets On Promotion Of Indigenous Species & Conservation Of States Fishes

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India marks the 4th successful year of implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The Department of Fisheries, GoI is accordingly organising an event to commemorate the occasion of accomplishing four successful years of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue held in Tokyo on 6th September, 2024

The Japanese delegation included the representatives from Ministry of Finance and Financial Services Agency. From the Indian side, the representatives from Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, and International Financial Services Centres Authority participated in the discussion.

Auto Component Sector On Road To Reach $100 Billion Export Target By 2030: Shri Piyush Goyal

Shri Goyal said that as India is progressing to become the third largest economy in the world in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the auto sector must also strive to become the world leader from currently being the third largest auto market in the world. He urged the industry leaders to set a roadmap to achieve the target. Shri Goyal stressed on combining organic growth with outreach across the world along with technological improvements.

India to Host 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation

The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation is scheduled to be held from 11th to 12th September 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India. The event is co-hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The first Ministerial Conference of the Asia Pacific region was organized in 2018 in Beijing, China. During the first conference, India volunteered to host the second Conference in 2020 however due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the conference was postponed.