Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he interacted with MP LEAD Fellows and discussed India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the role of youth in nation-building, and the importance of informed participation in shaping public policy.
In a post on X, Goyal said he was delighted to hear the fellows’ ideas, aspirations and commitment towards India’s progress. He said the interaction also highlighted the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving innovation, entrepreneurship, employment generation and inclusive economic growth.
Goyal encouraged the fellows to embrace innovation, purposeful public service and become active partners in the country’s development journey.
“India’s greatest strength lies in its youth, and I am confident they will play a defining role in shaping India’s bright future,” he said.
On Wednesday, Goyal said strengthening collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) could play a significant role in supporting India’s economic growth and advancing its global trade ambitions following a meeting with the institute’s leadership.
The discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the government and the accounting profession to facilitate trade and investment while enhancing India’s competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Goyal said the meeting also explored the evolving role of the accounting profession in supporting businesses as they navigate emerging global opportunities, adding that chartered accountants could make a significant contribution by helping enterprises adapt to changing international trade and investment landscapes.
The minister said both sides also deliberated on enhancing institutional participation in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) ecosystem. He said greater involvement of professional institutions such as ICAI could help businesses better understand and leverage opportunities arising from India’s expanding network of trade agreements.
“We also deliberated on the evolving role of the accounting profession in facilitating trade and investment, enhancing institutional participation in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) ecosystem, and supporting businesses in navigating emerging global opportunities,” Goyal said.
