Panel headed by Chief Secretary to discuss issues
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in association with Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation will conduct an awareness programme on export promotion.
Outreach programmes
DGFT officials told federation president G. Sambasiva Rao when he led a team to thank for according permission to them to issue certificate of origin for exports, Deputy DGFT Alok Dwivedi and Assistant DGFT B. Punnam Kumar said the DGFT would associate with them in conducting outreach programmes for entrepreneurs, students and others.
Mr. Dwivedi said the DGFT was acting as a facilitator instead of regulator by identifying each district with export potential of unique products with a view to promoting foreign shipments.
He said a committee would be formed headed by Chief Secretary to discuss all export promotion related issues including logistics to boost the country’s shipments.

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