MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai Marks 56 Years, Pledges Support for MSME Growth and Global Trade
· Free Press Journal
MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai marked its 56th Foundation Day by reaffirming its commitment to supporting MSMEs, promoting international trade, strengthening investment linkages and carrying forward the visionary ideals of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries, said, “As we celebrate 56 years of MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai, we remember with gratitude the vision of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, who believed that industry, research, enterprise and trade are essential pillars of national progress. Established in 1970 to realise his vision, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai has evolved into a premier institution for trade promotion, industrial development, economic cooperation and global business engagement.”
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“The land for the Centre was allocated by Morarji Desai, the then Chief Minister of Bombay State, who later inaugurated the Centre as the Prime Minister of India. The Centre reflects the spirit of modern infrastructure, industrial research and planned development envisioned by Sir M. Visvesvaraya. It also holds a special place in Mumbai’s architectural and commercial history, being recognised as the city’s first twin-tower complex, one of its earliest high-rise commercial landmarks, and among the first shopping centres in Mumbai to introduce an escalator. We are also grateful to the Government of India for recognising Sir Visvesvaraya’s immense contribution to nation-building by celebrating his birth anniversary as Engineers’ Day, a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy as one of India’s greatest engineers, innovators and visionaries,” said Dr. Kalantri.
“MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy and play a vital role in building resilient supply chains, generating employment and expanding exports. On this important milestone, WTC Mumbai pledges to further strengthen its support to MSMEs through trade promotion, capacity building, export guidance, market access, digital skilling, international networking and policy advocacy.” added Dr. Kalantri
WTC Mumbai was the first World Trade Center in India to join the global WTC network. The WTCA network today connects more than 300 World Trade Centers across nearly 90 countries, representing over one million businesses. In line with the mission of “Prosperity through Trade and Investment,” WTC Mumbai has played an important role in promoting India’s trade, investment and integration with global markets.
MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai reaffirmed its commitment to carry forward the legacy of Sir M. Visvesvaraya by aligning its initiatives with Make in India, Digital India, Ease of Doing Business, export promotion, MSME growth, innovation and Viksit Bharat, while continuing to serve as a bridge between Indian enterprise and global markets.