Committee to review deemed export invites suggestions from stakeholders

New Delhi, May 13(ANI): The first meeting of the committee to review the existing policy on deemed export was held this week.  The meeting was attended by Dr. Alok Sheel, JS (MR) Department of Economic Affairs, M.C. Singhi, Senior Economic Advisor, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Dr. Arbind Prasad, Senior Advisor Planning Commission, Chandan Sinha, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India.  It was chaired by Dr. Anup K. Pujari, Director General of Foreign Trade.  The committee deliberated on the terms of reference and decided to have meetings with stakeholders. It was also decided to invite views/comments/suggestions for the consideration of the committee. Stakeholders are encouraged to write to the committee by e-mail at dgper@nic.in with subject heading: "Suggestions for the Committee on Deemed Exports". Such e-mails may kindly be sent to reach the committee by May 30," a Commerce and Industry Ministry statement said. The committee would also be meeting B.K. Chaturvedi, Member of the Planning Commission and Dr. D. Subbarao, RBI Governor, for discussions. Commerce and Industries Minister Anand Sharma had directed that policy on deemed export scheme be reviewed and accordingly had approved constitution of the committee.  The committee is expected to give its report within three months.