Vice President
(2017- 2022)
"Over the last decade, BRICS CCI has emerged as an important institution for the facilitation of trade, commerce, and business opportunities. I applaud the Chamber for successfully fostering the integration of opportunities for the benefit of its members. On this special occasion, I congratulate the Chamber for its initiatives and achievements so far and wish continued success in the years to come."
Minister of Commerce & Industry Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles Government of India
"BRICS CCI has been a prominent institution working for the facilitation and promotion of trade, commerce, and Business opportunities in the BRICS Nations with an objective to create a support system, especially for the MSME segment of business across all geographies."
Governor
(Haryana)
"I am glad to know that over the last decade, BRICS CCI has been a stalwart institution for the facilitation of trade, commerce, and business opportunities, and successfully fostering the integration of opportunities for the benefit of its members. It is good to learn that BRICS CCI is taking forward initiatives such as Startup India and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat to realize the dream of a new India."
Governor of Bihar
(August 2018 to October 2019)
"It gives me great pleasure to extend my sincerest congratulations to the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry on finishing a 10-year journey since its founding. I would like to thank the Chamber for its endeavors and accomplishments on this memorable occasion and wish them continued success in the years to come."
Governor
(Gujarat)
"The BRICS CCI has been an esteem organization for facilitating trade, commerce, and business possibilities for the past ten years. We congratulate the Chamber on its successful promotion of the integration of opportunities for the advantage of its members. I'd want to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber for its efforts and accomplishments to date and to wish it great success in the years to come."
Union Minister Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Government of India
"The BRICS CCI has been a reliable organisation for facilitating trade, commerce, and business possibilities for the past ten years. I congratulate the Chamber on its accomplishment in promoting the fusion of opportunities for the advantage of its members. I'd want to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber for its endeavours and successes thus far and to wish it great success ahead."
Minister (Ministry of Heavy Industries Government of India)
"The BRICS CCI has been a reliable organisation for facilitating trade, commerce, and business possibilities for the past ten years. I congratulate the Chamber on its accomplishment in promoting the fusion of opportunities for the advantage of its members. I'd want to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber for its endeavours and successes thus far and to wish it great success ahead."
Minister of State Railways & Textiles Government of India
"The BRICS CCI has been a reliable organisation for facilitating trade, commerce, and business possibilities for the past ten years. I congratulate the Chamber on its accomplishment in promoting the fusion of opportunities for the advantage of its members. I'd want to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber for its endeavours and successes thus far and to wish it great success ahead."
Minister of State Environment, Forests & Climate Change Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Government of India
"BRICS CCI has been a prominent institution working for the facilitation and promotion of trade, commerce, and Business opportunities in the BRICS Nations with an objective to create a support system, especially for the MSME segment of business across all geographies."
Member (Member of the Lok Sabha)
"Ever since its very inception the chamber has been continuously involved in strengthening multiple sectors in the country and engaging with BRICS and other friendly nations that India shares warm and cordial relation with across the globe. In fact, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry is playing a pivotal role in promoting investment and growth opportunities among the BRICS nations."
Minister of State, Tribal Affairs Government of India
"It gives me great pleasure to extend my sincerest congratulations to the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry on finishing a 10-year journey since its founding. I would like to thank the Chamber for its endeavors and accomplishments on this memorable occasion and wish them continued success in the years to come."
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India
"BRICS CCI has been a stalwart Institution for the facilitation of trade, commerce and business opportunities. I commend the Chamber's members for their efforts and accomplishments to date and wish them great success in the years to come."
Minister of State Health and Family Welfare Government of India
"Over the last decade, BRICS CCI has emerged as an important institution for the facilitation of trade, commerce, and business opportunities. I applaud the Chamber for successfully fostering the integration of opportunities for the benefit of its members. On this special occasion, I congratulate the Chamber for its initiatives and achievements so far and wish continued success in the years to come."
Chief Minister
(Kerala)
"Ever since its very inception the chamber has been continuously involved in strengthening multiple sectors in the country and engaging with BRICS and other friendly nations that India shares warm and cordial relation with across the globe. In fact, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry is playing a pivotal role in promoting investment and growth opportunities among the BRICS nations."
Former Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of AYUSH Government of India
"During the BRICS Chairmanship of India in 2016, the Government of India through its various Departments/Ministries had practically organized Conferences /Fairs on a very big scale to showcase India to the BRICS Countries and the World. The resolve of the BRICS countries was further reiterated during the BRICS Health Ministers Meeting on Traditional Medicine and BRICS Senior Health Officials Meeting held in July, 2017 at Tianjin, China."
Minister of State Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India
"Over the last decade, BRICS CCI has emerged as an important institution for the facilitation of trade, commerce, and business opportunities. I applaud the Chamber for successfully fostering the integration of opportunities for the benefit of its members. On this special occasion, I congratulate the Chamber for its initiatives and achievements so far and wish continued success in the years to come."
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Government of India
"Over the years, since its inception, BRICS has evolved into a powerful political-diplomatic entity which promises greater coordination and cooperation among the member countries for achieving growth and prosperity. It is indeed heartening to see BRICS gain prominence at the global stage over the last ten years. BRICS Chambers of Commerce and Industry deserves appreciation for its continuous contribution towards strengthening the institutional framework and promoting...
Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Panchayati Raj Government of India
"Noting the fruitful agricultural cooperation over the past years, I recognize the unique characteristics and complementarities of BRICS countries in agricultural development and vast cooperation potential in this area. In this connection, I appreciate the cooperation in the five priority areas such as food security and nutrition, adaptation of agriculture to climate change, agricultural technology cooperation and innovation, agricultural trade and investment."
Minister of State(I/C), Housing and Urban Affairs Government of India
"The BRICS countries are home to 42 per cent of the world's population and contribute 20 percent of the world's Gross Domestic Product They are not only managing challenges of urbanisation like urban transport, affordable housing, safety and security, successful models of city governance, sustainable cities, but also playing a major role in fuelling urban growth and setting the development discourse. Increasing urbanization presents both challenges and opportunities Cities...
Minister of State(I/C) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways Government of India
"It gives me immense pleasure in congratulating the countries, and members of the BRICS grouping for completing a decade since its inception. I have the privilege of extending my congratulations to the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry and its esteemed members for taking initiative on the occasion of the publication of the Commemorat6ive Volume highlighting the achievements...
Youth & AI Policy Lab 2026 - Official Pre-Summit Event of the AI Impact Summit 2026
The Youth & AI Policy Lab – Case Study Challenge is a pre-event to the AI Impact Summit 2026, aimed at engaging young leaders in developing practical, ethical, and innovative AI policy solutions. Participants will receive real case studies from BRICS+ nations across sectors such as education, healthcare, food technology, surveillance ethics, and the legal system. Each participant/team must select one case, analyse it, and submit a structured policy response. Shortlisted entries will be reviewed by a distinguished jury, and the best solutions will be showcased at the final ceremony in New Delhi and published in the Youth & AI Policy Casebook 2026.
The appointment of Harvansh Chawla as Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) is a noteworthy development that highlights India's increasing influence in international trade blocs. With a robust background in international trade law and a sharp focus on fostering inclusive growth, Chawla brings a bold vision to the table—one that emphasizes deeper economic integration, innovation-led development, and strategic business partnerships across the BRICS and BRICS Plus nations.
The BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and the newly expanded BRICS Plus nations – Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia – stands as a formidable voice for the Global South, representing 31.5% of global GDP and over 40% of the world’s population.
India’s pivotal role in this coalition is not merely economic but a testament to its vision for a multipolar world order rooted in equity, sovereignty and mutual prosperity.
