Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed concern over the issue of illicit trade and emphasized adapting best practices to deal with these challenges. While addressing the FICCI’s 10th edition of MASCRADE (Movement Against Smuggled and Counterfeit Trade) 2024 in New Delhi today, he said both the central and state agencies need to work collaboratively to tackle the issue. The minister assured all support from the government.
FICCI established the ‘Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy’ (CASCADE) to generate awareness on the hazardous impact of smuggled and counterfeit products amongst consumers and citizens.