Shri Piyush Goyal interacts with exporters and artisans in Lucknow

 

We should  increase our exports  from  1.25 lakh  crore to  7. 2 5 lakh crore in coming  Five years; Shri Goyal

 

“When you really desire something from the heart and soul, all the universe conspires you to achieve it”, Says Shri Goyal,

 

If we don’t connect artisans with   market , handicrafts will disappear – Shri Piyush Goyal

 

Shri Piyush Goyal interacts with exporters and artisans in Lucknow.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                

New Delhi : November 14 2021 ,Union Minister of  Textiles, Commerce & Industry and  Consumer Affairs  and  Food & Public Distribution,   Shri   Piyush Goyal  said   that  we should  increase our exports  from  1.25 lakh  crore to  7.25 lakh crore in coming  five years in Uttar Pradesh  ( UP). He said  with  a culture of competition & excellence, UP has enhanced its potential to become a  model of India’s export growth story. He said UP is number one  in exports in country excluding the  coastal states.  Shri Goyal stated that in coming five years with the help of Central Govt, exporters, artisans and indutires in Uttar Pradesh will get massive investment in  defense ,railways, medical, mobile manufacturing  and medical sector. The Minister further added that good governance and better coordination with central govt will bring better results for Uttar Pradesh.

Interacting with exporters and artisans  on the sidelines of  “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Inaugural of Exhibition, Display of Handicrafts and interaction with artisans and exporters, in Lucknow, UP today  the Minister  said that UP   is  becoming  the   hub of Handicrafts & Handlooms.  He called upon the artisans   to showcase    their artefacts and   artistic carvings by using the latest technology and  display the potential to carve  India’s future.  Thanking the women artisans   for their contribution in   promoting   the traditional art and craft, Shri Goyal  said  that it contributes not only in strengthening   country’s economy but also  help  our women workforce to earn a respectable living. Shri Goyal said women in India have art but need leadership and market connect. He asked  the women artisans to work with confidence and dedication.   He  also said “When you really desire something from the heart and soul, all the universe helps  you to achieve it”.

While answering the concerns of artisans Shri Goyal said, ‘if we don’t connect artisans with market , traditional handicraft will disappear’. He urged  that we should try to have a system that ensures future generation participation  in handicrafts and export industry related work .

 

The Minister said that One District One Product  scheme has been effectively implemented  under the UP government  and  has aimed  to  bring  an  holistic approach to promote domestic industry.  One-District, One Product   will        promote Skills,     Startups,      Industries & Farmers of UP, he added.

Shri Goyal said we need a honest Government in UP which treats industrialists ,businessmen poor farmer  and labour equally. He further added that  this balance is indispensable for UP as well as  for India’s growth.

Shri Goyal also  mentioned  with tireless efforts, the State  government  under Yogi ji is ensuring a  bright future for 20 crore people of UP.  Today,  UP  is  becoming  a   model  &  has ensured that benefits of all the central schemes  reaches the last man. “Various initiatives have been  taken by the UP Govt. to promote the welfare of handicraft artisans,  with “Sabka prayas” we need to make sure, works of     our artisans reach foreign markets”, he said.

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