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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, recently launched the 70th-anniversary celebrations of EEPC India, unveiling the new EEPC India logo in the capital. During his keynote address, Shri Goyal highlighted the Government’s initiatives aimed at reducing compliance burdens and decriminalizing laws to foster Ease of Doing Business. The event was graced by the presence of Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada.
In his address, Shri Goyal underscored the importance of transforming India into a powerhouse of engineering exports, in line with the nation’s aspirations towards the Viksit Bharat goal. He urged the engineering sector to contribute actively towards resilient supply chains, high-quality production, and sustainable development, marking a critical step towards achieving the vision of a developed India.
A Model for Export Promotion
Calling EEPC India a model export promotion council, Shri Goyal commended the organization for its substantial contributions across various engineering sectors, including mobility, capital goods, and steel. He acknowledged the Council’s ambitious target of achieving $300 billion in engineering exports within the next 5-6 years, emphasizing that this vision reflects New India’s confidence and determination on the global stage.
Quoting Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of “Zero Defect, Zero Effect,” the Minister reiterated the importance of quality and sustainability. He stated that India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat would be defined by high standards, enhanced productivity, and cost competitiveness. “We aim to be second to none in our ambition, mission, and vision,” Shri Goyal remarked.
Commitment to Global Standards and Innovation
Addressing the gathering, EEPC India Chairman, Shri Arun Kumar Garodia, affirmed the Council’s commitment to driving engineering exports, expanding the sector’s global footprint, and advocating for policies that support exporters. He highlighted the Ministry’s key initiatives, such as Bharat Mobility, the International Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS), Indian Engineering Exhibitions (INDEE), Export Excellence Awards, Quality Awards, Green Awards, and India Pavilions. These efforts, he noted, reflect the government’s focus on innovation and sustainability, ensuring Indian engineering products meet global standards and remain competitive.
Shri Garodia also highlighted EEPC India’s significant milestones over the past seven decades, including its instrumental role in advancing the Make in India initiative across sectors like automotive, electronics, and medical devices. He noted that EEPC India’s membership had grown from just 40 members in 1955 to over 9,500 members in 2024, showcasing the Council’s pivotal role in the growth of India’s engineering exports, which reached $109 billion in FY24.
