In order increase exports to China, the commerce ministry is going to discuss ways with various industry bodies including export promotion councils and other government departments. The ministry has called a meeting on April 5. The Officials from the agriculture ministry, Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, and representatives from export promotion councils would participate in the meeting.
India is taking several steps to promote shipments to China. Recently, it has managed to export agricultural goods such as non-basmati rice to China. Besides, the country is also seeking greater market access for various agricultural products, animal feeds, oil seeds, milk and milk products, pharmaceuticals in light of the potential of these products/services in the Chinese market.
Meanwhile, growth in exports to China is beneficial for India as it has huge trade deficit with the neighbouring country. Trade deficit with China increased to $63.12 billion in 2017-18 from $51.11 billion in 2016-17.