New Delhi, Feb 6 (KNN) Eyeing at evolving a comprehensive consultation based framework, the Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu initiated  a series of nation-wide consultations with the industry on the proposed new Industrial Policy.

A release from the Ministry informed that the first consultation was held at Guwahati recently, organized by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in partnership with Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

The meeting was attended by over 120 industrialists from the North East in addition to government officials from the North Eastern States, the release added.

Prabhu in his speech during the meeting stressed the importance of a dialogue between the government and the industry.

Prabhu also highlighted multiple initiatives of the government to reduce the burden of regulations for the industry. He also talked about the importance of centre-state cooperation and the need for change even at the district-level.

Similar meeting are expected to take place throughout the country ahead of the upcoming new industrial policy. (With PIB Inputs) (KNN/DA)