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The Swiss Indian Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA):
Innovation through Collaboration
Our 3 P Approach
People
The TEPA aims to create 1 million sustainable and inclusive jobs in India over the next 15 years by focusing on skill development, economic empowerment, and social inclusion.
Employment and Skills Development
A significant goal of the TEPA is to generate 1 million jobs in India within the next 15 years. The focus is on promoting sustainable and inclusive job opportunities that align with skill development and economic empowerment. Empowering a skilled workforce, can significantly enhance economic participation and improve living standards.
Economic Empowerment
The agreement underscores the importance of equipping the workforce with in-demand skills, fostering a competitive labor market, and ensuring individuals can secure meaningful, growth-aligned employment.
Social Inclusion and Labor Standards
TEPA is committed to protecting labor rights, promoting gender equality, and aligning with international standards to ensure fair working conditions. It also supports the inclusion of vulnerable groups in India’s workforce.
Planet
The TEPA promotes sustainable development by integrating economic, social, and environmental goals, encouraging responsible resource management, and supporting green technology and renewable energy projects to reduce carbon footprints.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
The TEPA emphasizes the interdependence of economic, social, and environmental pillars. Innovation realized through this agreement will lead to more sustainable trade practices and higher environmental standards.
Sustainable Resource Management
Encouraging effective management of natural resources and ecosystems, the agreement focuses on conserving biodiversity, using it sustainably, and promoting responsible consumption.
Environmental Benefits
TEPA supports the transfer of green technologies, emphasizing collaboration in renewable energy projects like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Understanding how these efforts reduce carbon footprints is crucial, as this subject is more important than ever.
Profit
The TEPA enhances trade and economic integration between India and EFTA through tariff reductions, targets significant investments, and ensures strong intellectual property protection to foster innovation and fair competition.
Market Access and Economic Growth
TEPA enhances trade between India and EFTA through mutual tariff reductions, fostering economic integration and opening new opportunities for businesses to benefit from expanded market access.
Investment and Job Creation
Aiming for USD 100 billion in investments and 1 million jobs over 15 years, TEPA supports initiatives like «Make in India» and «Atmanirbhar Bharat,» encouraging technological innovation and sustainable economic development.
Intellectual Property Protection
TEPA provides robust intellectual property protection aligned with TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights), safeguarding patents, reducing legal risks, and promoting innovation while ensuring fair competition and access to medicines.
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