Bhubaneswar

WTC holds first World Trade Day in Bhubaneswar

PNS

The World Trade Centre (WTC) here observed the first World Trade Day. The event was part of the numerous initiatives taken by the WTC to assist local entrepreneurs foray in the global markets and enhance the competitiveness of Odisha.

Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary R Balakrishnan attending as chief guest highlighted the tremendous potentials of Odisha in various sectors. Department of MSMEs Principal Secretary lN Gupta praised and thanked the MSMEs for the achievement in exports by the State which

has increased 100 per cent over the last year.

IDCO CMD Sanjay Singh shared various infrastructural initiatives taken by the State Government. The key speaker Dr Pankaj Jha told on topic, “Defining the Future Road Map for India-ASEAN Economic Relations-Role of Odisha”.

The WTC hosted its annual members meet and recognized the outstanding contributions of MSMEs, small businesses, companies and businesses that have excelled in penetrating international markets by presenting them with awards. WTC Director YR Warerkar gave welcome address. Rupa Naik, Director [Projects], WTC, Mumbai, proposed the vote of thanks.