With an aim to build strategic partnerships that help advance India’s clean energy goals and its Viksit Bharat 2047 mission, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held key meetings with industry leaders to discuss ways to boost the country’s manufacturing and self-reliance in these sectors.
As per information shared by Goyal’s office on X, the discussions with Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Linde plc, and David Rosa, CEO of Intuitive Surgical, focused on helping India move closer to its vision of becoming a self-reliant, developed nation by 2047.
During the meeting, the minister underlined the importance of developing a resilient industrial ecosystem capable of meeting future global challenges as India navigates challenges in the trade environment, especially in the wake of high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods exported to the country.
“Minister @PiyushGoyal held a meeting with Mr. Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Linde plc. They discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, decarbonisation & carbon capture technologies. The Minister highlighted the need for process-driven engagement to support India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision & build a resilient industrial ecosystem,” the post by Goyal’s office said.
Earlier on Friday, the minister had also shared details of a key meeting with David Rosa, CEO of Intuitive Surgical, and the company’s senior leadership team, saying the conversation revolved around India’s robust med-tech ecosystem and opportunities in high-value manufacturing.
The two sides discussed Intuitive Surgical’s experience in robotic-assisted surgery and plans for expanding its Global Capacity Centre (GCC) operations in India.
Goyal noted that such collaborations are essential to enhancing India’s healthcare landscape and advancing the broader goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
“Held a productive meeting with Mr. David Rosa, CEO of @IntuitiveSurg, along with the senior leadership team of the company.
Discussed India’s robust MedTech ecosystem & potential opportunities in high-value manufacturing. Also, deliberated on their experience in robotic-assisted surgery & Global Capacity Centre (GCC) expansion to further strengthen the country’s healthcare landscape, aligning with the vision of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047,” Goyal had written on X.
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