New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The government is proactive in safeguarding the interests of Indian exporters amid global trade challenges, according to Jitin Prasada, Union minister of state for commerce & industry.

The government is strategizing to address potential hurdles arising from protectionist trade policies of other countries, Prasada said speaking at an event organised by the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC).

"The government is thinking ahead to identify the challenges and speed bumps that may arise, and we are formulating strategies to ensure the protection of our exporters and their interests," he said, underlining the importance of India's growing global position.

The minister asserted that India's market, with its 1.4 b...