Membership Benefits:

1. Networking Opportunities: Members can have close interactions with renowned members of NEDC, as well as Central and State Governments, international agencies, and academia.
2. Trade and Industry Information: NEDC provides information on current trade and industry trends to help members become competitive in national and international markets.
3. Promotion of International Trade: Members can participate in meetings with visiting foreign business delegations, trade fairs/exhibitions, and business delegations abroad to promote international trade opportunities.
4. Expert Advice: Members receive expert advice on diverse subjects such as industrial growth, monetary and fiscal policy, exchange rate policy, economic planning, taxation, and corporate laws.
5. Timely Information: Members receive regular and timely information on the latest national and international policies, government legislations, and technical developments.
6. Awareness and Public Support: NEDC creates awareness and gathers public support regarding specific aspects of business for overall business development.
7. Legislative Analysis: NEDC analyzes legislation, assisting policy makers, foreign investors, and trade and industry members. It also provides facilities for certification of export documents, including the Certificate of Origin.
8. Knowledge Sharing: Members have a platform to interact and gain professional knowledge through conferences, seminars, workshops, and round table meetings. They receive concessional fees for participating in various paid programs organized by NEDC.
9. Energy Efficiency Centre: NEDC’s Energy Efficiency Centre disseminates information about energy efficiency measures, provides guidance in financing energy efficiency projects, and promotes energy conservation.
10. Representation and Advocacy: Members can participate in national committees/task forces and state councils on different sectors. They can also nominate representatives on committees/advisory forums constituted by the Central and State Governments.
11. Redressal of Issues: NEDC assists in addressing general/common issues of members at the Central/State Government levels and other government agencies.
12. Global Networking: Members can network with Indian missions and counterpart organizations worldwide. They can also nominate representatives from their organization for the NEDC Managing Committee elections held annually.
13. Joint Venture Partners: NEDC assists members in identifying joint venture partners at various national and international events organized by the organization.
14. Web and Email Services: Members have access to NEDC’s web services for information on important events, activities, press releases, membership, etc. They also receive regular informative mailers via email.
15. Sponsorship Opportunities: Members have the opportunity to gain visibility by becoming sponsors or co-sponsors of NEDC events.
16. Access to Publications: Members can access NEDC’s periodicals/publications, including the NEDC Bulletin, News & Views Weekly, studies/reports on sectoral issues, etc.
17. Regional Support: NEDC takes up regional/state-level issues on behalf of members with concerned officials at the central government. Joint programs are organized on issues of common interest, and consultancy on policy and technical matters is provided through subject-specific expert committees.
18. Entrepreneurial Support: NEDC assists entrepreneurs in setting up new projects and upgrading technology. It also focuses on developmental programs with a special focus on human resources and industrial relations.

These benefits and services aim to support members in various aspects of their business growth, networking, advocacy, knowledge enhancement, energy efficiency, and entrepreneurial endeavors.