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Terms of Reference

BOT has following terms of reference:

(i) To advise 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 existing institutional framework for imports and exports and suggest practical measures for further streamlining to achieve desired objectives;

(iv) To review policy instruments and procedures for imports and exports and suggest steps to rationalize and channelize such schemes for optimum use;

(v) To examine issues which are considered relevant for promotion of India’s foreign trade, and to strengthen international competitiveness of Indian goods and services; and

(vi) To commission studies for furtherance of above objectives.