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In the backdrop of negative growth in industrial production, the government will hold consultations on December 19 with industry leaders.
An official release said that sharp decline in Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and particularly in the manufacturing is engaging government’s attention at the highest level.
“Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr Anand Sharma will hold government-industry consultation on the issue on December 19 after his return from WTO Ministerial,” it said.
Industrial output registered a negative growth of 5.1 per cent in October, the lowest in over two years, mainly due to rising interest rate, high prices and global uncertainties.
Output of the manufacturing sector, which constitutes over 75 per cent of the index, declined by 6 per cent in October, compared to a growth of 12.3 per cent in the same month of 2010.
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