EUDR, e-comm for exports discussed at first textile task force meet

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), strengthening of e-commerce for export growth and separate HS codes or tariff codes for products tagged with Geographical Indications (GI) were discussed at the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports, the government said Wednesday.“ The primary objective of setting up the Textiles Task Force is to create a unified platform for addressing critical issues concerning the textile sector by involving all relevant stakeholders,” the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement. The meeting was chaired by commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal on Tuesday to discuss issues and strategies for enhancing textiles exports from India. Simplifying regulatory framework, labour, cost competitiveness for productivity enhancement, skilling, branding and suggestions regarding Interest Subvention Schemes were discussed during the meeting. Development of new Jute Diversified Products, Separate HS codes for GI Products, productivity enhancement of natural fibres such as jute and matters pertaining to the Export Promotion Mission being set up by Department of Commerce apart from other textiles export related issues were also taken up. Assistance for certification and testing, collateral support for export Credit for MSME Exporters, schemes as Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products and Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies, Duty Drawback and PM MITRA Parks were the other issues.