Govt awaits for DIPP's nod to release new e-commerce policy: Prabhu

31 Jan 2019 Evaluate

Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu has said the government will release the new e-commerce policy soon which is awaiting approval from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).  The new e-commerce policy, initially drafted by industry stakeholders, is currently waiting for clearance from the DIPP. Although, the minister said ‘the government is willing to listen to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the policy will be prepared by us.’

Prabhu said the new industrial policy is also awaiting the Cabinet approval. Objective of new industrial policy is to boost manufacturing, promote foreign technology transfer and attract overseas investments. He stated that new industrial policy will replace the 27-year-old existing policy, aims to resolve bottlenecks arising from inadequate infrastructure, restrictive labour laws and complicated business environment.

He also mentioned that the government is creating 'sub-national'- ease of doing business parameters which will be measured at the district level because that is where the local industries are flourishing. Moreover He added countries like Russia, Japan, Korea, and Sweden have expressed interest in investing in projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and smart cities besides the railways, and public transport.

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