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Convert crisis into opportunity to accelerate projects

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April 16, 2020
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Capture China’s loss in export markets

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has told the Indian industry including MSMEs to convert this crisis into an opportunity, accelerate infrastructure projects and win this war against Coronavirus to achieve economic growth.

“Given the current dismal standing of China in the global market, the Indian industry including MSMEs should look at the current situation as a blessing in disguise,” said Gadkari at FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting via video conferencing on 14 Apr 2020.

This is the time when India can capture export market as countries like Japan and USA are withdrawing from China, he stressed.

Gadkari suggested that exports from India can be increased by reducing cost of power, capital and logistics. “Utilize water ways for exports for reducing transport cost,” he added.

Gadkari underlined the importance of protecting MSMEs which contributes 29% in India’s economy, especially during the economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A decision has been taken to increase the limits for defining of MSMEs which will further increase the coverage of MSMEs. “An announcement in this regard will be made in next few days,” he informed.

He highlighted the need for enhancing the purchasing power of the individuals and increasing the liquidity in the market.

Gadkari stated that dues of MSMEs at central and state level will be released at the earliest and urged the private sector to clear the dues of MSMEs. He estimated that Rs.40,000-50,000 crore could be injected in the market by releasing the due payments.

Taking note of FICCI suggestions, Gadkari said that credit against pending payment on the basis of 3 years’ GST and bank record may be considered.

He also appreciated FICCI’s suggestion to use ESI fund to pay the labourers from un-organised sectors on a temporary basis and agreed to consider it.

Responding to a FICCI suggestion of collateral and interest free loan to MSMEs, the Minister said the MSME Ministry has already taken 75% guarantee to loans by banks to MSEs worth Rs.1 lakh crore by paying 1.5% premium and banks only have to take 25% collateral.

However, the Ministry is putting efforts to further reduce this from 25%, added Gadkari who is also Minister of MSME.

He informed Ministry is aiming to increase the purview from Rs.1 lakh crore to Rs.5 lakh crore, in consultation with Finance Ministry. With respect to interest free loans, he assured to discuss it with Finance Ministry.

However, he added that the industry cannot overcome this crisis if banks and government collapse, hence the need of the hour is to take care of each other.

Gadkari also mentioned about lenient Credit Rating for MSMEs and indicated about calibrated resuming of industry with precautions post lockdown.

Regarding the Transport and Highways, Gadkari highlighted about the doubling the pace of road and highway construction for FY 20-21. He said that the ministry is working on a war footing note and is committed to fight this battle and emerge victorious.

To kick start the path to recovery for road sector, the ministry is open to re-start projects at various locations with the condition that adequate measures will be taken for safeguard against the spread of coronavirus.

He further reiterated that bringing in liquidity in the market is key at this time. To ensure that, the Minister pointed out that NHAI has already started the process of settling all pending claims and arbitration. The ministry had definitive plan to clear all legitimate claims within 3 months. fiinews.com

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