Centre to help Goa turn agricultural hub

Commerce Secretary Rita A. Teaotia on Monday said the Union Commerce Ministry would support Goa government’s policy to develop the State as a ‘agriculture hub’.

Ms. Teaotia was chairing an open house meet of over 100 exporters along with a team of senior officials. She held consultations with exporters and officials of the State government regarding measures to be taken to boost exports from the State. The grievances of exporters were also addressed at the meeting.

Issues such as GST refund, export strategy for goods, agro products, services, logistics, and quality of products were dealt with.

“Nearly 10% of the country’s pharmaceutical products are exported from Goa. The State is also doing well in the service sector,” said Ms. Teaotia.

The provisions of foreign trade policy, export-related infrastructure, transaction costs were also discussed during the meeting.