<h1>Indian Trade Service Officers Gather in Gujarat for Manthan 1.0 to Enhance Export Strategies and Revamp Trade Policies.</h1> The first Indian Trade Service (ITS) officers conference, Manthan 1.0, took place in Kevadia, Gujarat, focusing on enhancing India's export strategies. Attended by over 75 officers, the conference aimed to refine the Foreign Trade Policy and develop sector and state-specific export strategies. The Commerce Secretary emphasized the need for specialization in international trade and deeper involvement in FTA negotiations and policy-making. Officers were divided into sector-specific groups to collaborate with experts and industrialists. Discussions included the Global Trade Promotion Organization (GTPO) proposal, a key recommendation for revamping the Department of Commerce, expected to bolster future export initiatives.