New Delhi, in a bid to improve awareness, a voice chat interaction link has been launched that would help traders interact with the National Traders Welfare Board on various issues related to retail on a weekly basis.

The third meeting of the National Traders Welfare Board was held here to seek suggestions and inputs from members to improve awareness and reach of retail-related welfare schemes, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.

The meeting was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Sunil J Singhi.

During the meeting, an open VC link was launched on the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) website that would allow weekly interactions with traders across the country.

The VC interaction would help traders interact with the National Traders Welfare Board on various issues related to retail on a weekly basis.

"This enables traders to stay informed about various schemes and policies related to retail trade and facilitates interaction on relevant issues and suggestions with DPIIT officials," Singhi said in a post on X.

"The #ModiGovt is prioritizing the resolution of issues affecting traders, ensuring that these concerns are addressed promptly. This initiative aims to enhance coordination and effective implementation of various schemes for the welfare of traders" , he added.

In the meeting, Singhi highlighted that the representations received from members and trade associations have been communicated to the concerned ministries and departments for taking necessary action.

"Suggestions and inputs were sought from members to improve awareness and reach of retail-related welfare schemes," the Ministry of Trade and Industry said.

The meeting was attended by unofficial members appointed by the central government representing trade associations and states/union territories as well as ex-officio members representing nine ministries/departments of the government.