Date: 2015-07-03Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
It has been decided to constitute the Council for Trade Development and Promotion with immediate effect in order to ensure a continuous dialogue with State Governments and UTs on measures for providing an International trade enabling environment in the States and to create a framework for making the States active partners in boosting Indias exports.
Executive Summary:
The document announces the constitution of the Council for Trade Development and Promotion, effective immediately, to foster collaboration between the Central Government, State Governments, and Union Territories (UTs) on international trade. The Council aims to create a trade-enabling environment and integrate states as active partners in boosting India's exports. The Council is recommendatory in nature and will meet at least once per year.
Key Points / Main Content:
Council Composition:
* The Council is composed of the Union Commerce and Industry Minister (Chairperson), Ministers in charge of Trade and Commerce in State Governments and UTs (Members), Secretaries to the Government of India from various departments (Members), Chairman of the Railway Board (Members), Secretary/CEO of Niti Ayog (Members), DGFT, DGEP, Director Centre for WTO Studies, Director RIS, DG FIEO, Secretary Generals of FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM (Members), and the Concerned Joint Secretary in Do Commerce (Member Secretary).
* The Chairman can include other officials or experts as required.
Terms of Reference:
* Provide a platform for State Governments and UTs to express trade policy perspectives.
* Inform State Governments and UTs about international trade developments affecting India.
* Assist State Governments in developing export strategies aligned with the national Foreign Trade Policy.
* Facilitate discussions on trade-related infrastructure needs and identify impediments to India's exports.
* Create a mechanism for discussing the operationalization of trade infrastructure.
Operational Details:
* The Council is recommendatory in nature.
* The Council will meet at least once every year, in Delhi or elsewhere in the country.
* Records of the discussions will be maintained.
* The Joint Secretary in charge of mainstreaming work will serve the Council.
Impact Analysis:
State Governments and UTs:
* Impact: Required to actively participate in the Council's discussions, share their perspectives on trade policy, and implement export strategies aligned with national policy.
* Action Required: Designate a Minister in charge of Trade and Commerce to participate in the Council, prepare to discuss trade-related issues and contribute to strategy development.
Central Government (Various Departments):
* Impact: Expected to collaborate and provide expertise on trade-related matters, apprise States and UTs on trade developments, and contribute to the Council's recommendations.
* Action Required: Relevant Secretaries to the Government of India to participate in the Council, provide information and support for trade development initiatives.
Trade and Industry Organizations (FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, FIEO):
* Impact: Expected to provide insights and contribute to the Council's discussions on trade development and promotion.
* Action Required: Secretary Generals to participate in the Council and provide industry perspectives.
Key Entities Referenced
Council for Trade Development and Promotion: A council constituted to ensure continuous dialogue with State Governments and UTs on measures for providing an International trade enabling environment and to create a framework for making the States active partners in boosting India's exports.
State Governments: Refers to the governments of the individual states within India. They are key stakeholders in trade development and promotion.
Union Territories: Refers to the Union Territories (UTs) within India, which are also key stakeholders in trade development and promotion.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade, commerce, and industry. It is the parent ministry for the Department of Commerce.
Department of Commerce: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to India's foreign trade.
New Delhi: The location of the notification and a likely location for meetings. New Delhi, Delhi, India
Niti Ayog: National Institution for Transforming India, A policy think tank of the Government of India
Foreign Trade Policy: The set of guidelines and regulations established by a country to govern its import and export activities. It aims to promote and regulate international trade while protecting domestic industries.
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[सं 10/21/2015-एससी]
संजय , संयुO त सिचव
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd July, 2015
S.O. 1798(E).—It has been decided to constitute the Council for Trade Development and Promotion with
immediate effect in order to ensure a continuous dialogue with State Governments and UTs on measures for providing
an International trade enabling environment in the States and to create a framework for making the States active partners
in boosting India’s exports.
2. The compositions of the Council for Trade Development and Promotion would be as below :-
1. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Chairperson
2. Minister in-charge of Trade and Commerce in Members
State Governments and UTs
3. Secretaries to Government of India : Members
Commerce, Revenue, Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Civil Aviation,
Industrial Policy & Promotion, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Food Processing,
Information Technology, Deptt. of Economic Affairs, MSME, Textiles, Environment
4. Chairman, Railway Board Members
5. Secretary / CEO, Niti Ayog
6. DGFT
7. DGEP
8. Director Centre for WTO Studies
9. Director RIS
10. DG FIEO
11. Secretary / Generals of FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM
12. Concerned Joint Secretary in D/o Commerce Member Secretary
Chairman can opt any other official or expert when required.¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3 (ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
3. The Terms of Reference for the Council for Trade Development and Promotion would be as follows:
i. To provide a platform to State Governments and UTs for articulating their perspectives on trade policy;
ii. To provide a platform to Government of India for apprising State Governments and UTs about international
developments affecting India’s trade potential and opportunities and to prepare them to deal with evolving
situation;
iii. To help State Governments develop and pursue export strategies in line with national Foreign Trade Policy;
iv. To provide a platform for deliberation on the need for infrastructure relevant for promoting trade and for
identification of impediments and infrastructure gaps which adversely affect India’s exports;
v. To facilitate a mechanism for discussion on operationalization of trade infrastructure.
4. The Council will be recommendatory in nature and will meet at least once every year. The meetings of the
Council will be held at Delhi or anywhere in the country. Records of the discussion will be kept.
5. The Council will be served by the Joint Secretary, in-charge of mainstreaming work.
[No. 10/21/2015-SC]
SANJAY CHADHA, Jt. Secy.
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