The Centre wants states and districts to drive export promotion through local action plans, product identification and stronger industrial clusters
The intent is to make exports more locally rooted
Export competitiveness often begins at the ground level
States can improve logistics, power supply, land access, testing facilities and cluster ecosystems that help firms enter global markets
Districts are better placed to identify practical hurdles faced by exporters, from poor connectivity to certification delays
Removing these bottlenecks can help businesses scale internationally
Key export drivers remain with the Centre. Trade agreements, market access negotiations, tariff policy and responses to global barriers require national-level interventions
India’s manufacturing exports face high input costs partly due to tariff structures
Reducing these constraints and improving access to global value chains will be crucial for competitiveness
Export growth needs coordinated action. States must create conditions for competitive firms to emerge, while the Centre must lead on trade policy and global integration