Terms of Reference

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The Board of Trade would have the following terms of reference:

I To advise the Government on Policy measures for preparation and implementation of both short and long term plans for increasing exports in the light of emerging national and international economic scenarios;

II To review export performance of various sectors, identify constraints and suggest industry specific measures to optimize export earnings;

III To examine the existing institutional framework for imports & exports and suggest practical measures for further streamlining to achieve the desired objectives;

IV To review the policy instruments and procedures for imports & exports and suggest steps to rationalize and channelise such schemes for optimum use;

V To examine issues which are considered relevant for promotion of India’s foreign trade, and to strengthen the international competitiveness of Indian goods and services.

VI To commission studies for furtherance of the above objectives.