Held a meeting with officials & reviewed the working of National Institutes of Design at Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Jorhat (Assam), Kurukshetra (Haryana) & Bhopal (MP) Discussed future course of action for the Institutes’ development
Held a meeting with Railway officials and discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic situation can be further utilised to increase freight traffic. Indian Railways is committed to taking structural reforms measures to enhance freight transportation
Held a meeting with Footwear Design & Development Institute officials and reviewed their performance. Also discussed the plan of action to enhance skill development in footwear design & leather industry
Held a meeting with Railway Board officials and reviewed the initiatives being taken for powering of trains and increasing their average speed. Also, discussed the development of new locomotives locally, to give a boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative
Held a meeting with Government officials and reviewed the working of the Indian Institute of Packaging. Discussed a roadmap to further develop the facilities offered at the institute
Held a meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils & appreciated their contribution towards bringing exports back on track during COVID-19 period. Our Govt. is committed to offer full support to stakeholders to further enhance exports
Held a meeting with Railway Board officials and reviewed policies to improve freight transportation. Also, discussed ways to promote freight traffic to serve local industries & businesses in a more efficient & transparent manner
Held a meeting with representatives from Laghu Udyog Bharti and Diamond Cutting Tools Association. Discussed the challenges being faced by the diamond cutting tools industry and deliberated on ways to mitigate them
