CHIEF GUEST: Final Selection Meeting & Felicitation Ceremony of Shri Gopal Krishan, IAS (Retd.)
The 36th CITD All India Industrial & Trade Promotion Conference – 2011 was a key national event focused on strengthening India’s industrial and trade sectors through recognition, dialogue, and strategic development. A special highlight of this year’s conference was the Final Selection Meeting and the Felicitation Ceremony of Shri Gopal Krishan, IAS (Retd.), a distinguished administrator known for his unwavering dedication to public service and industrial reform. CITD India proudly honored his contributions to governance, policy-making, and nation-building. This momentous occasion brought together industrial leaders, policymakers, and development professionals, further emphasizing CITD’s commitment to recognizing leadership that drives impactful change across India’s industrial and trade landscape.
The 36th CITD All India Industrial & Trade Promotion Conference – 2011 was a significant national event organized by CITD India, aimed at strengthening the foundation of India’s industrial and trade sectors. As one of CITD’s flagship conferences, it served as a platform to facilitate recognition, dialogue, and strategic development in support of the country’s economic growth.
The conference brought together a wide array of stakeholders, including industrial leaders, policymakers, government officials, and development professionals, all united by a common goal — to explore practical solutions and collaborative strategies for advancing India’s trade and industrial capabilities.
A special highlight of this year’s conference was the Final Selection Meeting and Felicitation Ceremony honoring Shri Gopal Krishan, IAS (Retd.), a highly respected administrator. Known for his exceptional dedication to public service, industrial reform, and transparent governance, Shri Krishan has made lasting contributions to India’s administrative and policy landscape.
During the ceremony, CITD India proudly acknowledged Shri Gopal Krishan’s decades of impactful service, particularly in areas related to governance, policy-making, and nation-building. His leadership and vision have played a pivotal role in shaping effective industrial policies and fostering an environment conducive to growth and innovation.
The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the importance of visionary leadership in driving structural reforms and promoting inclusive economic development. Shri Krishan’s recognition served as an inspiration to many, especially young professionals and emerging leaders in public administration and industrial development.
His felicitation also underscored CITD’s core mission—to recognize and celebrate individuals who champion change, uphold integrity in governance, and work toward building a stronger, more equitable industrial ecosystem in India.
The conference concluded on a high note, having sparked valuable discussions and collaborations that aligned with India’s broader economic goals. It reaffirmed CITD’s commitment to promoting industrial excellence, trade expansion, and the acknowledgment of leadership that drives sustainable and transformative change.