ROSSLYN, VA, Dec. 22 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Assn. will sponsor a trade mission to India in February as its members seek to crack the world's second largest population and fastest growing economy.

The mission is aimed at business executives seeking to develop familiarity with the Indian electroindustry supply base and market, acquire firsthand knowledge of emerging business practices and establish contact with key business and government officials.

NEMA is arranging meetings with the U.S. Commerce Department officials, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry and other local officials. The trade group will also attend various engineering conferences and manufacturing sites.

Commitments are due Jan. 10; www.nema.org/media/pr/upload/india-commitment.pdf.