Embassy's Weekly e-Bulletin on Key Policy Decisions and High Impact News

Welcome to the April 26, 2017 bulletin of key policy decisions and high-impact news, presented by the Embassy of India, Washington DC.

                                 KEY POLICY DECISIONS
                                

PM Modi Pushes for 'Make in India' to be Global No. 1 in Jewel Sector

Driving the "Make in India" agenda to boost factory output and create more jobs, Prime Minister Modi urged the diamond industry in Surat to take a lead in making the country the global leader in the gems and jewelry sector. India's net gems and jewelry exports, at $32 billion during 2015-16, are expected to have picked up speed over the past year and 2017.

PMs Office Asks Departments to Help Attract FDI

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked all ministries and departments to restructure their regulations to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). Significant reforms have already been carried out in national FDI policy; now it is time for ministries and departments to provide an enabling framework to attract more FDI.

PM Modi to Inaugurate 'Textiles in India' Conference