Appointment of one official member to APEDA

## Report on Amendment to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Rules **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, amending a previous notification regarding the composition of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The amendment, detailed in notification S.O. 3466(E), replaces the entry for serial number 8, concerning a member appointed under clause (e) of subsection 4 of section 4 of the APEDA Act, 1985. The core purpose is to update the member representing the Department of Commerce. The key finding is that Shri Praveen Kumar, Director Export Products Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, has been appointed to this position. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a detailed overview of the amendment to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Rules, as outlined in the provided notification S.O. 3466(E) dated July 27, 2022. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Being Amended:** The notification amends the Government of India's notification number S.O. 486(E), dated August 12, 1986, which concerns the composition of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. The provided text indicates a previous amendment via S.O.2893E, dated the 27th June, 2022. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of the original policy, as inferred from the amendment, is to establish and maintain a functional Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. The specific objective of *this amendment* is to update the membership of the Authority, specifically regarding the representation from the Department of Commerce. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment likely addresses the need to update the membership of the APEDA due to personnel changes within the Department of Commerce. The previous individual holding the position identified by serial number 8 has likely been replaced, necessitating this change to reflect the current structure and ensure effective collaboration between the APEDA and the Department of Commerce. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification represents an amendment to a previous policy. It specifically changes the member appointed under clause (e) of subsection 4 of section 4 of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. * **Specific Part of the Original Policy Being Changed:** Serial number 8 and the associated entry in notification S.O. 486(E), dated August 12, 1986. * **New Rule/Provision:** The new rule/provision is the replacement of the previous entry for serial number 8 with: "8. Shri Praveen Kumar, Director Export Products Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi." * **Difference/Effect of this Change:** The amendment replaces the previous representative of the Department of Commerce on the APEDA with Shri Praveen Kumar. This ensures that the APEDA benefits from the current expertise and insights of the Director Export Products Agriculture. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders affected by this amendment include: * The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and its members. * The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. * Shri Praveen Kumar, the newly appointed member. * Indirectly, exporters and businesses within the agricultural and processed food products sector. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, specifically the Department of Commerce, is responsible for implementing this amendment. The APEDA is responsible for incorporating the change into its operational structure. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The amendment is effective from the date of publication of the notification (July 27, 2022). The term of appointment for the new member is two years from the date of publication. * **Implementation related specifically to the changes:** APEDA will need to formally acknowledge Shri Praveen Kumar as a member and update relevant internal documentation. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure the APEDA has a current and relevant representative from the Department of Commerce. This should facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the two entities, contributing to the development and promotion of agricultural and processed food product exports. The amendment ensures that the APEDA benefits from the expertise of the current Director Export Products Agriculture. **9. Conclusion:** The notification S.O. 3466(E) represents a routine but necessary update to the membership of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. By appointing Shri Praveen Kumar, the Department of Commerce ensures continued effective representation and collaboration within the APEDA. This amendment plays a crucial role in the ongoing efforts to support and develop the agricultural and processed food products export sector.

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