New Delhi, May 4 (KNN) Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu has urged the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to set up a committee headed by the chief secretary of states on all export promotion issues including logistics.

Seeking greater engagement of regional officers with the state governments in order to boost exports, Prabhu asked the officers of DGFT in the regions to identify districts with potential to export unique products.

He said the officers who are able to fulfil their targets will be rewarded. The Minister urged DGFT to organize regular orientation programmes for employees at all levels so that they are aligned to the mission of DGFT to serve exporters of the country.

He was addressing the two-day meeting of port officers organized by DGFT here on Thursday.

Prabhu addressed the regional officers from different parts of the country and urged them to reorient their thinking to be a facilitator and not a regulator.

The Minister added that the regional officers have to take their job as a challenge and an opportunity as foreign trade is now a strategic issue for India as it not only benefits the domestic economy but also links the country with global trade.

During the two days’ deliberations the regional authorities of DGFT discussed various administrative issues being faced by them and measures to be taken for streamlining regulatory mechanisms for exports.

During the discussions it was also decided that regional authorities of DGFT should conduct outreach programmes with exporters on all issues of the Department of Commerce.