Former Union minister and BJP MP Suresh Prabhu has self quarantined himself at his residence for the next 14 days, as a precautionary measure following his return from Saudi Arabia to attend a meeting on March 10.
After coming back to power with a thumping majority this May, the Modi government is all set to go for it's first Cabinet reshuffle very soon. According to sources, the reshuffle can take place as early as in the next 15 days. A major inclusion in the new Cabinet can be Suresh Prabhu, who is likely to make a comeback, after he was dropped from the Cabinet when Modi took oath on May 30, this year.
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Suresh Prabhu held the additional charge of Civil Aviation Ministry and took various measures to improve passenger experience. Prabhu also closely monitored the Modi government's flagship regional connectivity scheme (RCS) and has been credited with bringing many small towns on the aviation map.
Prabhu has also asked Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola to take necessary steps to protect the rights and safety of passengers.
Airlines could expect an annual relief of up to Rs 5,000 crore by way of input tax credit if ATF is brought under GST.
The government used technology in every field, he said.
"Today, we have great opportunity to increase exports. There are disruptions taking place in the world and India should take advantage of it," he said.
The move is aimed at boosting exports of agriculture commodities such as tea, coffee and rice and increase the country's share in global agri-trade, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said.
Prabhu said exports are growing and the ministry is taking steps to further accelerate the growth rate.
As many as 3,500 Indian products from sectors such as chemicals and engineering get duty-free access to the US market under the GSP, introduced in 1976.
"India is the worst sufferer if the world trade does not grow, because we have a huge stake, our share in global trade is increasing," Prabhu said at an industry-body event here.
Representatives from the department of economic affairs, coal ministry, steel ministry, oil ministry and department of pharmaceuticals are expected to attend the meeting.
Prabhu's statement came during the G-20 Trade Ministers meeting held at Mar del Plata, Argentina last week.
Suresh Prabhu’s statement comes at a time when India’s aviation sector has recorded double-digit growth for more than three years on the back of rising demand.
Author Suhel Seth was one of the passengers on the flight. He took to social media and complained about the schedule.
Delivering the Suresh Neotia Memorial Lecture on "Future of World Trade in Rising Clamour for Protectionism", Prabhu said the government was also preparing a cargo policy that has a tremendous growth potential.
The minister also added that India was fully complying with WTO guidelines and there was no question of violating them.
Addressing the 5th India International MSME Start-up Expo, the commerce and industry minister hoped that small and medium enterprises would create more economic opportunities and become the driver of a new India.
India has sought an exemption from the US tariffs along the lines the US has allowed to the European Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.
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