New Foreign Trade Policy | Exim Policy 2007-2008, Chapter-1C, Board of Trade.

BOT has following terms of reference:

1. To advise Government on Policy measures for preparation and implementation of both short and long term plans for increasing exports in the light of emerging national and international economic scenarios;
2. To review export performance of various sectors, identify constraints and suggest industry specific measures to optimize export earnings;
3. To examine existing institutional framework for imports and exports and suggest practical measures for further streamlining to achieve desired objectives;
4. To review policy instruments and procedures for imports and exports and suggest steps to rationalize and channelise such schemes for optimum use;
5. To examine issues which are considered relevant for promotion of India’s foreign trade, and to strengthen international competitiveness of Indian goods and services; and
6. To commission studies for furtherance of above objectives.