Export of Red Sanders wood by Forest Environment and Climate Change Department Government of Odisha Extension of time regarding

## Report on Amendment to Foreign Trade Policy Regarding Export of Red Sanders Wood **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy concerning the export of Red Sanders Heart Wood by the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. The amendment, detailed in Notification No. 44 (2015-2020) dated November 17, 2022, extends the timeline for the department to finalize the modalities for this specific export until October 6, 2023. This extension suggests a need for more time to adequately prepare for and execute the export process. The report details the change, its likely rationale, the affected stakeholders, and the expected impact on the export of Red Sanders wood. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide information and analysis regarding a specific amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of Notification No. 44 (2015-2020), focusing on its implications for the export of Red Sanders Heart Wood from Odisha. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Amended:** Notification No. 35/2015-20 dated 07.10.2021. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of the original policy, as inferred from the amendment, is to regulate the export of Red Sanders Heart Wood. The specific objective of *this amendment* is to grant additional time for the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, to prepare for and execute the export process. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment addresses a potential time constraint issue related to the export of Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form by the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. The original notification (No. 35/2015-20 dated 07.10.2021) likely established a deadline for finalizing export modalities. This amendment, by extending the deadline to October 6, 2023, suggests that the department required more time than initially anticipated to finalize these modalities and complete the export process. Possible reasons for the extension could include logistical challenges, regulatory hurdles, or the need for further assessments or preparations. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment focuses specifically on extending the deadline for the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, to finalize export modalities. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The specific part being changed is the implied deadline within Notification No. 35/2015-20 dated 07.10.2021, concerning the timeline for the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, to finalize the export modalities for Red Sanders Heart Wood. * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision grants the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, "time up to 06.10.2023 to finalize the modalities for export of the Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form." * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The original deadline (implied within the original notification) is effectively replaced with the new deadline of October 6, 2023. This provides the department with approximately eleven additional months (from the date of this amendment) to complete the necessary preparations for the export. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholder directly affected by this amendment is the: * Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. * Indirectly, related industries involved in the Red Sanders wood trade, including those potentially purchasing the wood for further processing or export outside of India. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, is explicitly responsible for finalizing the export modalities and completing the export process. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued the notification. * **Timelines:** The key timeline established by the amendment is the deadline of October 6, 2023, for the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, to finalize the export modalities. The notification came into effect on November 17, 2022. * The procedures established in the Original Notification No. 35/2015-20 dated 07.10.2021 remain in effect. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to facilitate a smoother and more well-prepared export process for Red Sanders Heart Wood from Odisha. By granting additional time, the amendment aims to ensure that the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, can adequately address any logistical, regulatory, or operational challenges. The additional time allows for a greater chance of a well-executed export program. It does not inherently change the volume or method of export stipulated, but provides more time to plan and implement this. **9. Conclusion:** This amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy, as outlined in Notification No. 44 (2015-2020), provides the Forest Environment Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, with an extended timeline to finalize the modalities for the export of Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form. This extension likely addresses previously unforeseen challenges or delays and aims to ensure a more efficient and well-prepared export process. The amendment highlights the government's commitment to facilitating trade while addressing potential implementation hurdles, especially in environmentally sensitive contexts.

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