Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India

11/21/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/21/2021 09:11

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal attended 'Janajati Gaurav Divas' at Guwahati

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal attended 'Janajati Gaurav Divas' at Guwahati

Shri Goyal attends interactive session with the stakeholders of the Tea Industry and Laghu Udyog Bharati

Posted On: 21 NOV 2021 5:30PM by PIB Guwahati

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Sri Piyush Goyal, today participated in the 'Janajati Gaurav Divas' organized by Kalyan Ashram, held at Haryana Bhawan, Guwahati.

Union Minister Shri @PiyushGoyal arrives at the 'Janajati Gaurav Divas' organized at #Guwahati. #Assam Minister @cmpatowary and other dignitaries are also present on the occasion.@CimGOI@TribalAffairsIn@PIB_India@MIB_Indiapic.twitter.com/YfdzQ2c8Hw

- PIB in Assam (@PIB_Guwahati) November 21, 2021

During his speech, at the Janajati Gaurav Divas, the Minister highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on uplifting the tribal population in the country. The Union Minister apprised that these initiatives have been organised to provide a platform for the tribal communities to present their talent in various fields and lay out a roadmap for their all-round development. The Minister also praised different artifacts made by the tribal population in the country.

The week-long celebration is dedicated to tribal communities of India, which commenced on November 15th and continues across the country with full enthusiasm and throws light on different colours of tribal culture, informed the Union Minister. Shri Goyal stated that 15th November, is the birth anniversary of the legendary tribal freedom fighter, Bhagwan Birsa Munda and will be celebrated every year as 'Janajatiya Gaurav Divas' and therefore, programmes are being organised across the country to honour the legacy of the tribal freedom fighters, who till now have remained the unsung heroes of our freedom struggle.

Industries and Commerce Minister of Assam, Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary and Rangia MLA, Shri Bhabesh Kalita were also present at the event.

Union Minister Shri @PiyushGoyal interacting with Stakeholders of the Tea Industry and Laghu Udyog Bharati, NER at #Guwahati today. #Assam Minister @cmpatowary is also present in the interactive session.@CimGOI@PIB_India@MIB_Indiapic.twitter.com/oUoiPOIHY0

- PIB in Assam (@PIB_Guwahati) November 21, 2021

Later today, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Goyal had an interactive session with the Stakeholders of the Tea Industry and Laghu Udyog Bharati, NER held at Kiranshree Grand, Guwahati.

During the interaction with the Stakeholders, he raised various issues regarding the tea industry especially in Assam. The issues included MSP for tea leaves, different agricultural benefits for the small tea growers, higher number of large-scale bidders at the tea auction etc. were highlighted. The Union Minister thoroughly discussed the issues with the participants and assured appropriate measures.

Organized by the Tea Board of India, the interactive session also witnessed the presence of Assam Industry Minister Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary.

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