Mr. Chadha gave an example of how data might highlight port or logistics-related issues which a State needs to address. He said that States can also use the Ministry’s Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) launched last year to strengthen export infrastructure. Mr. Chadha said States like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura have utilised the scheme, while Tamil Nadu is yet to send in its proposal. Matching contributionMr. Chadha pointed out that a State utility should invest and the Ministry would make a matching contribution. Here the State governments can chip in and set up training centres to learn the Japanese language,” Mr. Chadha noted.

Source: The Hindu January 15, 2018 19:18 UTC