JAIPUR, INDIA - Observing first World Trade Day at World Trade Centre Jaipur, Mr. Navneet Agarwal, Asst. Director, WTC Jaipur said, “World Trade Day Jaipur is being organized with a view to share with the local business community, the benefits of trade to the region and sensitize the stakeholders on how to explore global markets and participate in international trade.” Highlighting the importance of the day, he informed “on this historic event we are also making an attempt to honor the international trade community and their contribution to the economic power of the region through their persistent efforts.”

Chief Guest, Mr. R.P.Meena , Joint DGFT, Udyog Bhawan, Jaipur, recognized the outstanding work of corporates under Global Business Head category to Golcha Associated Exports and Gravita India Limited.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Gurjar, Founder, Sabal Bharat said, 'Sabal Bharat Sansthan' is an emerging non-profit making organization which works for education, skill development, vocational trainings, employment & entrepreneurship. Determined to become a completely self-sustained organization, we are developing ‘Kiosk Model’ in the rural areas which in turn would become the foundation for rural entrepreneurship. It will also become income generation engine through partnership model. Topping it among many, manufactured products in our incubation centers would become another source for generation of income for the organization.”

He further added “For successful implementation of this mission we have collaborated with various training partners & educational institutes for providing training, associated with number of corporate for CSR funding & employment support and expanded its horizons to 20 states with its strong & dedicated volunteers.”

Earlier, Ms. Shilpi Purohit, GM DIC, in her key note address, shared with participants on factors affecting foreign trade, salient features of foreign trade policy, incentives offered, paperless regime and new initiatives for EOU’s, EHTPs and STP’s.

In her theme address, Dr. Shikha Sharma, Professor, Amity Business School explained the Initiatives of government to boost exports, trade infrastructure for export scheme, exports from handicrafts and  handloom sector and regional trade blocs.

The event was well attended by over 70 participants comprising of CEO’s, policy makers, academicians,  scholars and thought leaders.

Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Navneet Agarwal, Asst. Director-Trade Promotion, World Trade Centre Jaipur

(in the pic: left to right) Mr. Navneet Agarwal, Asst. Director, WTC Jaipur, Mr. R.P.Meena, Jt. DGFT, Jaipur, Mr. Sunil Gurjar, Founder, Sabal Bharat, Mr. Ranjan Baid, Associate General Manager, Golcha Associated Exports