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Government of India

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

12-December-2011 12:54 IST

The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Shri Anand Sharma has expressed deep concern over the sharp decline in industrial production particularly in the fall of manufacturing which are engaging Government’s attention at the highest level. The Minister will hold Government-Industry consultation on the issue on 19th December 2011 after his return from WTO Ministerial.

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Industry consultation called to address industrial slowdown, initiating government-industry dialogue on manufacturing decline and policy response. Government-Industry consultation convened to address an observed industrial slowdown, focusing on the decline in manufacturing output; the Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles has expressed concern and announced a formal meeting with industry stakeholders after his return from international engagement to examine causes and potential policy measures.