MoS Pankaj Chaudhary Inaugurates Trade Facilitation Conference 2025

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the Trade Facilitation Conference 2025 in New Delhi. The event, held under the theme “Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade,” aims to strengthen India’s trade processes through efficient testing and compliance systems. This was the first-ever conference of its kind, bringing together over 400 participants.

Conference Highlights Modern Trade Support

The Trade Facilitation Conference 2025 was organised by the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The main focus of the conference was to explore how scientific testing, compliance standards, and modern laboratories can help make India’s trade faster, safer, and easier.

In his speech, MoS Pankaj Chaudhary stressed the importance of building a modern, efficient testing framework that not only ensures quality but also supports economic growth and ease of doing business.

Focus on Scientific Excellence and Trade

The theme “Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade” reflects the government’s goal to reduce trade delays through better technology and science-based testing. Advanced testing infrastructure, such as what CRCL provides, helps customs and border officers check goods more accurately and quickly.

Officials shared how stronger lab support can lead to faster clearance of goods, reduce costs for businesses, and boost India’s export potential. The event featured presentations, expert talks, and discussions on new tools and methods in trade testing.

Participation and Future Goals

Over 400 delegates from different sectors including trade, industry, customs, and science attended the conference. Government officers, scientists, and trade representatives discussed how improved testing systems can play a key role in making India a global trade hub.

The conference marks the beginning of a series of steps the government plans to take to make international trade smoother while ensuring that health, safety, and quality standards are met.