Calls upon IBCCI to connect Indian entrepreneurs with global markets and investment opportunities
Governor Kavinder Gupta said that women-led enterprises, innovation and international business partnerships would play a crucial role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
He was addressing the Indian Global Partnership Programme (IGPP), organised by the International Business Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) in New Delhi, today. The IBCCI organised IGPP on women entrepreneurship and start-ups@Viksit Bharat@2047 and participating countries were Brazil, South Africa, Fiji , Mongolia, Suriname and Guyana.
Congratulating the IBCCI on the initiative, the Governor said: “India is no longer just a vast consumer market, it is emerging as a major global hub for trade, investment, manufacturing, technology and innovation. Platforms like the IBCCI can create meaningful bridges between Indian enterprises and international markets.”
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, he said that the goal was not limited to economic prosperity but also encompassed self-reliance, equal opportunities, social justice and the active participation of every citizen. “We must create an India where our youth become job creators, farmers gain access to better markets and women take leadership roles in enterprise and economic development,” he said.
Emphasising women-led development, the Governor said that women must move beyond being beneficiaries of government schemes to becoming decision-makers, entrepreneurs and employment generators. He highlighted initiatives such as the Lakhpati Didi programme, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana and Stand-Up India, which are creating new opportunities for women’s economic empowerment.
Highlighting Himachal Pradesh’s potential, Sh. Gupta said that the state’s apples and other fruits, natural and organic products, Kangra miniature paintings, Kullu and Kinnauri shawls, Chamba Rumal, handicrafts and traditional food products could secure a strong identity in international markets.
“Our local products have the potential to become global brands. What they need is quality certification, better packaging, effective branding, digital marketing and access to international buyers,” he said. He urged the IBCCI to facilitate meaningful partnerships for women entrepreneurs, start-ups and MSMEs, particularly from Himachal Pradesh.
The Governor said that self-reliance did not mean remaining isolated from the world but strengthening India’s capabilities to engage with global markets with confidence. He called upon entrepreneurs to embrace innovation, technology and the spirit of Vocal for Local.
Governor also felicitated distinguished persons from ministries, entrepreneurs and corporate world on the occasion.
Earlier, President of the IBCCI Manoj Sharma welcomed the Governor.
