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(XI) CHENNAI that the DGTR had embarked upon the path of
reforms towards transparency and uniformity in its
20. Shri Mithileshwar Thakur, Additional DG, Shri functions and operations by the adopting prudent
Gandharb Pradhan, Director (Cost) and Shri Vivek processes and simplified procedures in handling
Singh, Deputy DGFT conducted an outreach its tasks transparently and efficiently. The
programme at Chennai on 21st January 2019. The participants were informed and sensitized about the
programme was organised by Zonal DGFT Chennai avenues available to them under trade remedy
office and was attended by around 150 persons laws in the event of trade distortive measures
representing domestic manufacturers, importers, adopted by producers/exporters of various countries
exporters as well as several associations. Senior against India.
functionaries of trade bodies like FIEO, CAPECIL,
Leather EPC and Seafood Exporters Association of 22. An active participation from attendees saw various
India. Handloom Export Promotion Council, Human pertinent questions being raised at the end of the
Hair and Hair products manufactures and exporters session. All the queries were answered in detail to the
association of India also actively participated in the satisfaction of all. Some of the members highlighted
programme. that few cases of anti-dumping measures imposed in
the past had given rise to the monopolistic tendency
21. A detailed presentation was given by Mr. and thus required review. They were advised to file
Mithileshwar Thakur, Additional DG on the role and application for Mid-Term Review. Many exporters
functions of DGTR ; anti-dumping , anti-subsidy & present in the programme raised several queries with
safeguard laws and various processes & procedures regard to the WTO-compatibility/ countervailabilty of
involved in administering these Trade Remedy export promotion schemes under foreign trade policy,
Measures under WTO framework. It was highlighted which were answered in detail.

(XII) KANPUR was organised with the purpose of imparting
knowledge to the domestic industry about the Trade
23. Mr. J.M. Bishnoi, Joint Director (Foreign Trade) Remedies available. During the programme issues
and Ms. Devanshi Agarwal, Assistant Director (Cost) related to quality certifications and schemes run
conducted an outreach programme at Kanpur on 14th by the Government for upliftment of the industry
March, 2019, which was organised in collaboration were discussed. The queries raised by the participants
with the Federation of Indian Export Organisation were answered by the officials to the satisfaction of
(FIEO) and Quality Control Council (QCC). The event the participants.

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