PANAJI: There is an urgent need to align India’s export strategy on a port-led growth which has been a success story in many countries across the globe. Stating that the Goan port is not capable of handling the cargo needs Nitin Kunkolienkar, president, Manufacturer’s Association of Information Technology added that it should not be looked upon as the one to serve the future needs of the industry rather the state should work on utilizing other all its strengths and creating a dry port or Container Freight Station (CFS).
Kunkolienkar was speaking as chief guest in a full-day seminar - ‘Capacity Building Program - How to boost exports of engineering products from Goa’ organised by the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) in association with EEPC India, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) and Goa State Industries Association (GSIA). Saurabh Shah, president (WR), IACC, Dr Rajat Srivastava, regional director (WR), EEPC India, Santosh Kenkre, chairman, IACC-Goa Chapter, Vishwanath Kochkar, president, GSIA were also present on the occasion.
Kunkolienkar also highlighted that the Central government is working at a fast pace on signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with various countries which is a huge step towards boosting Indian exports and that moving from import substitution to exports-led growth is a welcome sign. The key aspects of the PLI scheme will be the game changer in creating scale, mass manufacturing and lift and shift policy of India which will help to attract the industries moving out from China into India, said Kunkolienkar, adding, “The central government has done a marvellous job on policy framework, and now it is the responsibility of the state governments to reciprocate and build a robust ecosystem to realise the fruits of the policy transformation.”
Ralph de Sousa, president, GCCI in his address mentioned that Goa is positioned in a very strategic position in terms of logistical connectivity and availability of ports via sea, air or rail infrastructure required for exports. Sharing excerpts from the export preparedness survey report 2020 made by NITI Aayog, he said that Goa’s index of 40.94 is just below 45.80 of Delhi which suggests the presence of a conducive environment for overall exports.
Mahesh Desai, chairman, EEPC India stressed on building a clear vision and a roadmap for the future. The contribution of the state placing it at the 18th position in the country and its exports which value more than two billion dollars are mainly in the pharmaceutical sector, mentioned Desai. The key factors which will boost exports mainly being the growth of the manufacturing sector, eliminating the transportation problems, ensuring last mile connectivity and the working of government administration in tandem with the exporters, he said.
The seminar included talks by Geeta Joshi, planning officer, DITC-Goa on their role and contribution to help industries/exporters, D T Parate, deputy director, DGFT on ‘Export Processes and promotion schemes by the government of India’, R K Pandiyan, regional manager, WRO, ECGC Ltd. On ‘covering risks in exports’, Mr P P Kulkarni, assistant director, MSME-DI on ‘Export opportunities and schemes for MSMEs’ and Sandesh Shetye, regional head - Goa region on ‘Arranging finance for exporters and importers’.
The seminar concluded after the panel discussion on ‘How to boost exports of engineering products from Goa’ with panelists Shekhar Sardessai, chairman and MD, Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt Ltd, Atul Pai Kane, chairman and MD, Power Engineering (India) Pvt Ltd, Arpit Agarwal, director, Himgiri castings Pvt Ltd, Arman Bankley, director, ARMines group, Capt Himanshu Shekhar, traffic manager, Mormugao Port Authority, Dr Rajat Srivastava, regional director (WR), EEPC India and moderated by Sanjay Dabir, IACC.
The discussion gave an in-depth insight on aspects such as the importance of manufacturing world-class products, identifying the right markets, customer base, understanding all stakeholders and their needs will help exporters. Sanjay Amonkar, director-general, GCCI proposed a vote of thanks.
Kunkolienkar also highlighted that the Central government is working at a fast pace on signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with various countries which is a huge step towards boosting Indian exports and that moving from import substitution to exports-led growth is a welcome sign. The key aspects of the PLI scheme will be the game changer in creating scale, mass manufacturing and lift and shift policy of India which will help to attract the industries moving out from China into India, said Kunkolienkar, adding, “The central government has done a marvellous job on policy framework, and now it is the responsibility of the state governments to reciprocate and build a robust ecosystem to realise the fruits of the policy transformation.”
Ralph de Sousa, president, GCCI in his address mentioned that Goa is positioned in a very strategic position in terms of logistical connectivity and availability of ports via sea, air or rail infrastructure required for exports. Sharing excerpts from the export preparedness survey report 2020 made by NITI Aayog, he said that Goa’s index of 40.94 is just below 45.80 of Delhi which suggests the presence of a conducive environment for overall exports.
Mahesh Desai, chairman, EEPC India stressed on building a clear vision and a roadmap for the future. The contribution of the state placing it at the 18th position in the country and its exports which value more than two billion dollars are mainly in the pharmaceutical sector, mentioned Desai. The key factors which will boost exports mainly being the growth of the manufacturing sector, eliminating the transportation problems, ensuring last mile connectivity and the working of government administration in tandem with the exporters, he said.
The seminar included talks by Geeta Joshi, planning officer, DITC-Goa on their role and contribution to help industries/exporters, D T Parate, deputy director, DGFT on ‘Export Processes and promotion schemes by the government of India’, R K Pandiyan, regional manager, WRO, ECGC Ltd. On ‘covering risks in exports’, Mr P P Kulkarni, assistant director, MSME-DI on ‘Export opportunities and schemes for MSMEs’ and Sandesh Shetye, regional head - Goa region on ‘Arranging finance for exporters and importers’.
The seminar concluded after the panel discussion on ‘How to boost exports of engineering products from Goa’ with panelists Shekhar Sardessai, chairman and MD, Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt Ltd, Atul Pai Kane, chairman and MD, Power Engineering (India) Pvt Ltd, Arpit Agarwal, director, Himgiri castings Pvt Ltd, Arman Bankley, director, ARMines group, Capt Himanshu Shekhar, traffic manager, Mormugao Port Authority, Dr Rajat Srivastava, regional director (WR), EEPC India and moderated by Sanjay Dabir, IACC.
The discussion gave an in-depth insight on aspects such as the importance of manufacturing world-class products, identifying the right markets, customer base, understanding all stakeholders and their needs will help exporters. Sanjay Amonkar, director-general, GCCI proposed a vote of thanks.
