New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Dec 19 (UNI) The third roadshow on Competition Law was organised in Ahmedabad on Tuesday with a thematic focus on Public Procurement, Trade Associations, Cartels and Leniency.

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, a think tank under the aegis of Union Corporate Affairs Ministry was the Implementation partner for the road show.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was the chief guest at the event.

In an inaugural address, he said Gujarat has traditionally relied upon competition as an important policy instrument for business facilitation and economic growth. The flourishing of business in the state has been possible as forces of competition have made the industry competitive.

The international competitiveness that Gujarat has been able to achieve could not be possible in the absence of strong competition amongst the businesses in the state.

He highlighted that despite having only five per cent of the workforce, the state is contributing 22 per cent of the total exports of the country.

He added that Gujarat is “embracing competition to emerge as Global Manufacturing hub”. The Government is also providing support to the growing SME sector through the vast network of GIDC offices upto Tehsil level. The robust SME sector is not only contributing to employment and economic growth of Gujarat but is also making competition much vibrant and broad based.

The road show was attended by senior policy makers from Central Government, Gujarat Government, participants from the public sector enterprises, industry, legal and finance professionals, corporate lawyers, academics, and other relevant stakeholders.

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