Board discusses key suggestions and representations for small traders' welfare

The 5^th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) was held on 11^th February 2025, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Shri Sunil J. Singhi, Chairman NTWB.

During the meeting, Shri Sunil J. Singhi, Chairman of the NTWB, highlighted about the major initiatives taken by the Central Government in the Union Budget 2025-26 to fulfil the objectives of the board and for the welfare of small traders/MSMEs. He also informed that the representations received from the members and trade associations have been brought to the attention of the concerned Ministries/Departments for necessary action. Suggestions and inputs were solicited from the members to improve awareness and the reach of welfare schemes related to retail trade. Major suggestions and representations received from the board members were discussed, focusing on key action points.

The meeting was attended by the non-official members nominated by the Central Government, representing Trade Associations and States/UTs, as well as the ex-officio members representing nine Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.

Small traders welfare: board advances budget initiatives and forwards industry representations to ministries to improve scheme reach. National Traders' Welfare Board highlighted Union Budget initiatives for small traders/MSMEs, transmitted members' representations to relevant Ministries and Departments for action, and solicited member suggestions to improve awareness and reach of welfare schemes, focusing discussions on converting major suggestions into actionable priorities while coordinating interdepartmental follow up.