President Dr
Ram Baran Yadav today awarded some 35 Commercially Important Persons (CIP) for
their contribution to the economy.
The 35 people
and institutions – under 15 category – have been selected on the basis of their
performance by Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) under the Ministry of
Commerce and Supplies.
The President
handed over the CIP emblem and certificate to the representatives of firms and
organisations selected under 15 different categories.
The CIP
awradees will get special facilities like they can use VIP lounge at the
airport, get SAARC business sticker visa, and have easy access to the national
and international leaders.
The award
that is given every two years, has this year recognised the largest third
country exporter, largest exporter to India and China, largest overseas
importer, industry with largest employment generation, and largest taxpayers in
the last two years.
President Yadav, on the
occasion, said that the country can develop economically only through joint
efforts of the government and the private sector. Stressing the need for better
understanding between the government and the private sector to translate
policies and programmes, he asked to effectively promote the domestic products
and exports.
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