Team News Riveting
Raipur, July 26
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and termed it as a “new chapter in India’s journey of growth”.
Sai expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the agreement will not only expand India’s economic horizon, but more importantly, it will offer states like Chhattisgarh – which are rooted in agriculture, handicrafts, small-scale and cottage industries – a historic opportunity to become part of global trade.
Sai highlighted that under the India-UK FTA, 99 per cent of India’s exports to the UK will now get duty-free access. This, he said, will directly benefit farmers, MSMEs, artisans, weavers, and traditional product manufacturers. He further noted that the agreement is expected to unlock trade opportunities worth an estimated $23 billion.
Calling it a historic step, he said the FTA has brought new hope to agrarian and labour-intensive states like Chhattisgarh. He expressed confidence that the agreement will empower agriculture, strengthen local industries, and create new employment opportunities for youth. He also informed that the state government is actively working to equip local producers with global-standard training, quality control mechanisms, and export facilitation centres.
Sai extended heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Modi for this achievement, describing it as a testament to his visionary leadership, economic reforms, and commitment to making the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative a global movement.
