E-Governance in the offices of Director General for Foreign Trade (DGFT)

NALIN ADHIKARI

BSc. CSIT

nalin.com.np

Contents

• Introduction

• Role of DGFT

• Major Objectives of Computerization

• Computerization – 1st Phase

• Computerization – 2nd Phase

• Objectives of Computerization

• DGFT Functions

• Official Site

• References

E-GOV | DGFT

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Introduction

• DGFT is an office under the Ministry of Commerce in India• a key player in promoting of Foreign Trade

• Recently, especially, in it’s port offices, computerization was introduced with the help of NIC• this started e-governance, including digital signature

[ NIC : National Informatics Center]

E-GOV | DGFT

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Introduction (cont…)

• The EXIM Policy used computerization process• to reduce the physical interface• bring in transparency in various activities related to exports and EDI• ensure clearance of electronically received applications within 24

hours

[ EXIM : Export-Import Policy (of Government of India)]

[ EDI : Electronic Data Interchange ]

E-GOV | DGFT

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Role of DGFT (in Implementation of EXIM Policy)

• The Government of India may appoint any person as Director General of Foreign Trade• for the purpose of Foreign Trade Development and Regulation (FTDR)

• The Director General • advice the Central Government in the formulation of export and import

policy• responsible for carrying out that policy

• Principle objectives is to promote trade in goods and services

E-GOV | DGFT

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Major Objectives of Computerization

• Reduce physical interface (through Electronic Transactions)

• Monitor and control (both online)

• Reduce paper work

• Increase the speed of transactions, make them transparent and secure

• Develop Integrated Database to help the decision makers

• Assist in policy making and evaluation

• Assist exporters to reduce transaction time and costs and eliminate intermediaries

E-GOV | DGFT

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Computerization – 1st Phase

• A comprehensive software package was developed• To computerize

• Receipt• Issue Counter• Importer Exporter Code Section• Advance Licensing• Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCGS)• Duty Exemption Pass Book (DEPB)

• System Used• Pentium system with Unix OS with Printers and Terminals• Unix RDBMS was provided and later Oracle 7.3 was also provided

E-GOV | DGFT

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Computerization – 2nd Phase

• A web enabled LEMIS (Licensing, e-Commerce, Monitoring, Information System) was implemented

• System used• Windows NT 4.0/DB2 UDB 5.0/JDK 1.1.5• LAN (established by NIC)• Powerful database servers• Ink jet/laser printers• UPS in all port offices

E-GOV | DGFT

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Objectives of Computerization

• E-filing of applications and E-commerce• Exporters can file application electronically• The application gets processed in local DGFT office and license is issued• DGFT has enabled digital signature• Exporter can access and print license at his end

• Electronic approval of licensing authority• LEMIS software has developed• The authorized person can access to the application through his

computer and printing of license by clicking approval button

E-GOV | DGFT

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Objectives of Computerization (cont…)

• Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and Binary Identification Number (BIN)• Every exporter has to obtain IEC number and BIN for import/export any items

• Getting information for IECs registered other ports• If branch office is located in the jurisdiction of local DGFT and has applied for

a license for a particular scheme then local DGFT office has to download IEC details registered

• Licensing information at the disposal of DGFT• DGFT server, gets details of license issued at various port offices in the

country through NICNET for further statistical analysis and dissemination

E-GOV | DGFT

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DGFT Functions

• Implementation of EIM Policy objectives

• Item wise EXIM Policy notification

• Interpretation of Policy

• Specify Procedures

• Principles of Restriction• DGFT may enforce any measure necessary for protection of public

morals, human/animal/plant life/health, trademarks and copyright

• To refuse granting or renewing a license/certificate/permission

E-GOV | DGFT

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DGFT Functions (cont…)

• Export obligation monitoring

• Granting to exclusive or special privileges granting to State Training Enterprise(s)

• Granting IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) number

• To promote Trade with neighboring countries

• Permitting Transit facility

• Permission for free exports

E-GOV | DGFT

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Official Site ( Government of IndiaMinistry of Commerce and IndustryDirectorate General of Foreign Trade )

DGFT runs various schemes for trade promotion and facilitation. Using this facility user may file, prepare and track online application in these schemes.

E-GOV | DGFT

Slide No. 13Foreign Trade Policy Foreign Trade Procedures

Public Notices Circulars

Trade Notices Annual Report

Tenders Citizen Charter

References

• C.S.R. Prabhu, E-Governance Concept and Case Studies, Second Edition, February 2012

• http://dgft.gov.in/

E-GOV | DGFT

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Thank you !