IANS | 15 Sep, 2023
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged the
country’s engineers to consider the German model of specialisation and
certification in specific areas in order to accelerate growth in
innovation.
Addressing the technocrats on Engineers Day, the
minister pointed out that India's National Education Policy, introduced
in 2020, has opened doors for lateral changes in education, allowing
students to explore diverse fields midstream.
“This flexibility will lead to a more skilled and diverse workforce,” he observed.
Goyal
also called upon the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and the
Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) to conduct a study on
international practices that restrict the participation of Indian
engineering firms in global projects.
The Minister said that the
government would then explore reciprocal actions based on this research
study to ensure a level playing field for Indian engineers and
businesses.
He exhorted the engineering community to achieve the
USD100 billion export target in engineering services, design,
construction, and R&D by 2030.
Addressing the ‘Global Services
Export Conclave on Design, Engineering, Construction, R&D and
Environmental Services: Sustainable Energy, Transportation, and
Infrastructure', Goyal highlighted India's growing global stature, as
evidenced by the successful organisation of the G20 Summit 2023 under
India’s Presidency.
He said that India's voice is becoming the voice of not just the Global South but also the world now.
He
urged Indian companies to expand globally, capturing new markets and
leveraging India's abundant talent pool of STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, or Mathematics) graduates to become leading global
companies in their sectors.
Regarding India's stance on global
trade, Goyal emphasised the country's commitment to fair and balanced
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. He emphasised that India's
approach involves extensive consultations with stakeholders to ensure
equitable deals that benefit the nation's businesses, professionals, and
MSMEs. The aim is to enter into an FTA which is a win-win for both
countries, he added.
The minister also highlighted the importance
of celebrating Engineers Day, emphasising that it inspires individuals
and the nation to reach greater heights. The occasion serves as a moment
for reflection on past achievements and a call for innovation and
global leadership in accordance with the spirit of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi's vision for a self-reliant and globally influential
India, he added.
