LS speaker Om Birla meets brass exporters in Moradabad

     Moradabad (UP), Jun 25 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday held a meeting with brass handicraft exporters here and considered the longstanding concerns of brass handicraft exporters in the region.
     Birla was here for the inauguration of the 'Samvidhan Park' (Constitution Park) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
     Ahead of the inauguration, Birla met with the local business community in the premises of a handicrafts exporting firm, Moradabad Mayor Vinod Agarwal said.
     Exporters from Moradabad have repeatedly appealed for an increase in the duty drawback rates and the removal of GST, which they claim has adversely impacted the sector ever since its imposition by the BJP government.
     Moradabad is India's largest hub for brass handicrafts, significantly contributing to the nation's foreign exchange earnings.
     "Addressing exporters and entrepreneurs at the Exporter's Meet held in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, I called for building a developed and self-reliant India," said in a post on X.
     "Moradabad, famously known as the 'Brass City' for its art, craftsmanship, and skill, has brought global recognition to India through the work of its artisans. Today, India's skilled and creative youth are propelling the nation forward on the path of progress."
     "With the spirit of 'Make in India', our young generation is not only achieving new milestones in self-reliance but is also promoting exports and showcasing India's spirit of innovation across the world. Without a doubt, the future belongs to India and its youth," Birla wrote in Hindi.
     Birla also inaugurated a newly developed public space -- Samvidhan Park -- an initiative by the Moradabad Municipal Corporation.
     "The park aims to showcase India's rich cultural evolution, tracing its roots from the Sindhu (Indus Valley) Civilization to modern times. It includes a variety of educational installations designed especially for children and students to learn about the Constitution and Indian heritage," Mayor Agarwal said.

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