4th India-asean Expo Summit On 21 – 23 February 2019 In New Delhi 
New Delhi, 20th February 2019
General / PIB Releases
Clusters Identified For Promotion Of Agri Exports
New Delhi, 6th February 2019
Indus Food 2019
New Delhi, 10th January 2019
INDUS FOOD-II with the theme of ‘World Food Supermarket’ will be held on 14th and 15th January, 2019, at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The event is aimed at promoting India as a strong and reliable exporter of food and beverage products to the world. INDUS FOOD 2019 will promote value addition to India’s agriculture exports and integrate Indian farmers and agricultural products with global value chains.
Nabcb Accreditation Secures Recognition In Asia- Pacific Region
New Delhi, December 21, 2018
The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), India’s national accreditation body, has secured equivalence for its accreditation programme for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Certification Bodies in Asia- Pacific region.
It has signed the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) of the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) on 19 December 2018.
7th round of India – South Korea CEPA negotiations held
New Delhi, December 18, 2018
The 7th round of India – South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations were held in South Korea between 11-13 December, 2018.
During this period a delegation from the Indian sugar industry also visited South Korea. The Indian sugar industry delegation had detailed discussions with top representatives of all the three sugar refineries of South Korea. The meetings were arranged by the Indian Embassy in Seoul.
National Mission On Government E-market (Gem) Portal
New Delhi, 13th December 2018
NATIONAL MISSION ON GOVERNMENT E-MARKET (GeM) PORTAL
The National Mission on GeM (NMG) was launched on 5th September 2018 till 17th October 2018. The objective of the Mission was to accelerate the adoption and use of Procurement by Major Central Ministries, States and UTs and their agencies (including CPSUs/PSUs, Local Bodies) on the GeM platform. The objectives of the NMG were to:
GeM To Soon Onboard Start-UPS
New Delhi, 13th December 2018
The Government e-Market (GeM) and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) are in the process of developing a PoC corner for start-ups and will soon be able to onboard start-ups on the GeM platform. This will be a launch pad for start-ups in the country to access government market and give them a chance to sell on the GeM platform. Government users will be able to try out the innovative products and services offered by start-ups on a trial basis and give feedback.
India to Chair Kimberley Process from 1st January 2019
New Delhi, 30th November 2018
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Plenary 2018, was held in Brussels, Belgium, from 12th-16th November 2018. EU handed over the Chairmanship of KPCS to India from 1st January, 2019.
7th RCEP Inter-Sessional Ministerial Meeting concludes in Singapore
New Delhi, 13th November 2018
Commerce Minister leads delegation for RCEP meet in Singapore
New Delhi, 12th November 2018
The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, is leading the delegation for the meeting for trade Ministers of RCEP member countries which is taking place in Singapore on November 12-13, 2018.