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; and

VI To commission studies for furtherance of the above objectives.