Emphasising the Government’s commitment to undertake initiatives that are people-centric and boost the income of farmers, as well as generate jobs for the socio-economic development of the North-Eastern region, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that the North East is a special focus of the Government.

Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce& Industry addressing members of the task force.

 

Minister of Commerce& Industry, Suresh Prabhu, today chaired a working group on making India a USD 5 trillion economy in 7 years.

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that peace is required for sustained development. He was interacting with the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio and the Council of Ministers who called on him, here today.

I. MERCHANDISE TRADE

EXPORTS (including re-exports)

Exports during February 2018 have exhibited positive growth of 4.48 per cent in dollar terms vis-à-vis February2017. Exports have been on a positive trajectory since August 2016 to February 2018except for a temporary setback in October 2017.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju has advocated that law enforcement and security agencies worldwide must collaborate to tackle the threat posed by Cyber Crimes. Addressing the Valedictory Session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) here today, he observed that the existing frameworks, programmes and tools are often too slow and bureaucratic to allow for a timely and effective response.