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Manufacturing Competitive Council to be set up
July 08, 2004 13:16 IST
In order to enhance competitiveness in the manufacturing sector, the government on Thursday proposed to set up a National Manufacturing Competitive Council.
Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said in the Lok Sabha that the Council will be a permanent forum for policy dialogue to energise and sustain the growth of manufacturing industries.
It may also recommend industry-specific or sector-specific policy initiatives to enhance competitiveness, he added.