SME Times News Bureau | 13 Apr, 2021
Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
Monday launched DGFT ‘Trade Facilitation’ Mobile Appduring the online video
conference, for promoting ease of doing business and providing quick access to
information to importers and exporters.
Speaking on the occasion,Piyush Goyal said that
very often, the simple trade-related process becomes cumbersome, and when they
are available with a touch of a button, like with a mobile app, we will ensure the
Ease of doing business and the speedy growth in international trade.
“We desire to move towards paperless,
automated processing systems, simple procedures for trade players, online data
exchange between departments & digital payments & acknowledgements.”,
he added
Goyal said that in the post-covid world,
tech-enabled governance will play a key role in determining India’s growth and
competitiveness.
He said that a Single-window approach has enabled
tech transformation of service delivery in India. It has liberated last-mile
beneficiary from location based constraints, and enhanced ease of doing
business.
He said that Progress in technology helps develop
the economy and strengthen Indian firms in the competitive global market.
Lauding the initiative of DGFT, Goyal said that the
new Trade Facilitation App is a step in the right direction as it provides
easy, omni-channel access to various trade related processes and enquiries at
the touch of button.
He said that truly
imbibing Prime Minister’s vision of Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,
DGFT is standing up for businesses as a true leader with e-issuance of
certificates, QR scan process to validate documents. It will reduce transaction cost
and time for imports and exports related processes, and usher in transparency.
He said that ‘Trade Facilitation Mobile App’ is a symbol of India’s idea of
Aatmanirbharta – Making governance easy, economical & accessible, as it
symbolises shift in traditional thinking.
The Minister said that ‘Mobile’ India creates an
international trade opportunities for MSMEs and Foreign players. It will enable
creation of a quality conscious and cost-competitive domestic industry.
Further, it will significantly contribute to export
target of $1 Trillion by 2025 and GDP target of $5 Trillion, he added.
He said that for
advanced App development, more inputs & ideas of all stakeholders should be
invited for further refinement which will help in expediting our technological
transformation.
Goyal also called for engagement with technology
and language specialists to develop Governance Apps in various regional languages,
which will support the spirit of oneness amongst
our citizens.
The App will be
available on Android and iOS platforms. The App can also be downloaded from
theDGFT Website. It has been developed by the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS),as
per the directions of DGFT.