IGNOU : M.COM : IBO 4 : UNIT 15 : Q - 3. Describe the institutions set-up for Government policy making and consultation for export promotion in India.

 

Ans. GOVERNMENT POLICY MAKING AND CONSLTATIONS

Appropriate government policies are important for successful export effort. In view of the increasingly important and critical role of foreign trade in economic development, a separate Ministry of Commerce has been entrusted with the responsibility of promoting India's interest in international market. The Department of Commerce, in the Ministry of Commerce has been made responsible for the external trade of India and all matters connected with the same. The main functions of the Ministry a the formulation of international commercial policy, negotiation of trade agreements, formulation of country's export-import policy and their implementation. It has created a network of commercial sections in Indian embassies and high commissions in various countries for export- import trade flows. It has set up an "Exporters Grievances Redressal Cell " to assist exporters in quick redressal of grievances.

Board of Trade: For ensuring a regular consultation, monitoring and review of India's foreign trade policies and operations, Government of India have set up a Board of Trade with representatives from Commerce and other important Ministries, Trade and Industry Associations, and export Service Organizations. It is an important national platform for a regular dialogue between the Government and the trade and industry.

Cabinet Committee on Exports: With a view to ensure regular and effective monitoring of India's foreign trade performance and related policies, Cabinet Committee on Export has also been-set up.

Empowered Committee of Secretaries: For speedier and quicker decision-making, an Empowered Committee of Secretaries has also been established to assist the Cabinet Committee on Exports.

Grievances Cell: Grievances Cell has been set up to entertain and monitor disposal of , grievances and suggestions received. It is a cell meant for speedy redressal of genuine grievances. Grievances Committees headed by Director General of Foreign Trade and head of concerned Regional Licensing Authority have been constituted in the respective licensing offices.

Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): DGFT is an important office of the Ministry of Commerce, to help the formulation of India's Export-Import policy and implementation thereof. It has set up regional offices in almost all States and Union Territories of India. These offices are known as Regional Licensing Authorities.

Director General, Commercial Intelligence & Statistics ( DGCI & S): DGCI& S has been entrusted with the task of compilation and publication of data on India's Foreign Trade. It brings out various publications relating to Foreign Trade of India. The major publications are as under:

1. Monthly Statistics of Foreign Trade of India

2. Monthly Press Notes on Foreign Trade

3. Monthly Brochure of Foreign Trade Statistics of India (Principal Commodities and Countries)

 4. Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System

5. Indian Trade Journal

Ministry of Textiles: Ministry of Textiles is another Ministry of Government of India which is responsible for policy formulation, development, regulation and export promotion of textile sector including sericulture, jute and handicrafts, etc. The four advisory boards are as under:

I. All India Handloom Board

 2. All India Handicrafts Board

3. All India Powerloom Board

 4. Wool Development Board

States Cell: 'The cell has been created under Ministry of Commerce. Its functions are to act as a nodal agency for interacting with state Government or Union Territories on matters concerning export or import from the State or Union Territories.

Development Commissioner, small Scale Industries Organization: The Directorate has the headquarter in New Delhi and extension centers located in almost all States and Union  Territories . They provide export promotion services almost at the doorsteps of the small scale industries and cottage units. The important functions are :

i) to help the small scale industries to develop their export capacities

ii) to organize export training programs

iii) to collect and disseminate information

iv) to help such units in developing their export markets

 v) to take up the problems and other issues related to small scale industries

Besides, there are Directorates of Industries, National Small Industries Corporation and State Corporations for the promotion of exports from small scale industries.