Trading Minister Goyal Bats for Sustainable, Earthquake Infrastructure | Mint

New Delhi: Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged the construction industry on Sunday to reduce import confidence, embrace sustainable practices and focus on earthquake resistant and modular infrastructure. In his speech at the first session of Vibrant Buildcon 2025, organized by CapeExil in New -Delhi, Goyal emphasized that sectors such as housing, infrastructure, real estate, railways, airports and energy are essential for the economic growth of India, and the most important drivers of urban development and industrial expansion, which contributes significantly to work. Total economic landscape. “Each element – from cement to security systems and automation – plays a key role in this ecosystem,” he said, underlining the need for integrated infrastructure development approaches. Goyal said government initiatives, such as 20 smart industrial cities, improved tourism infrastructure over 50 destinations and 100 new industrial hubs, India’s growth of an economy of $ 4 trillion to $ 30-35 trillion by 2047, which positions the country as a global economic power station. He said that these initiatives will also improve the quality of life for citizens by ensuring better access to housing, healthcare and essential services. In his speech, Goyal points to the strategic pressure on higher quality construction, including earthquake-resistant buildings and greener, energy-efficient infrastructure. He emphasized that sustainable construction practices will not only protect the environment, but also resilience will ensure in the light of natural disasters. He asked for a reduction in import dependence and the adoption of advanced, sustainable building practices in industries, from preface to renewable energy integration. By reducing imports, India can promote innovation, reduce costs and increase local manufacturing capabilities, he added. Goyal also repeated the importance of creating a formalized business ecosystem that includes improved labor conditions, good wages and social security, all contributing to the country’s growth. This will ensure that our workforce is empowered, safe and motivated to contribute to the country’s success, Goyal said. “Our collective ambition to develop India and a prosperous country, Vikkit Bharat by 2047, is the purpose of every Indian. Each of us must contribute,” he said. To help realize this dream, we need to take the best practices, be sustainable, achieve net zero targets, be energy efficient, reduce pollution levels and focus on clean cities, he added. First published: 13 Apr 2025, 06:00 IST