- The Board of Trade meeting will discuss ways to boost the country's exports. The Board is an advisory body on foreign trade policy.
- The Board is headed by the minister and consists of participants from states, Union Territories, and senior officials from the private and public sectors and will discuss ways to boost manufacturing and export.
- The government last month nominated 29 non-official members to the board from various sectors including small and large enterprises. The new members are Laghu Udyog Bharati executive member Om Prakash Mittal, Pankaj Mahindroo Chairman of Indian Cellular and Electronics Association, and RS Sodhi MD of Amul.
- The meeting will focus on the new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP 2O22-27) ways to take forward domestic manufacturing and exports. This platform provides opportunities for regular discussion and consultation with trade and industry and advises the government on policy measures related to FTP.
Question:
Q.1 Who will likely chair the Board of Trade meeting to be held next month?
a. Piyush Goyal
b. Anupriya Singh Patel
c. Narendra Modi
d. RS Sodhi
a. Piyush Goyal
b. Anupriya Singh Patel
c. Narendra Modi
d. RS Sodhi