The salient features of the Trade Policy.
Export strategy for 2004-05 based on two fundamental pillars:
-- Driving volume & value
-- Creating an enabling environment
Upgrading export-related infrastructure ie rehabilitation of existing infrastructure of industrial estates including effluent treatment plants, etc.
Special package for garment sector for post-quota regime
Incentives for priority export sectors - Leisure equipment, fisheries (shrimp farming), horticulture (flowers, fruits, vegetables), furniture, gem & jewellery, footwear, medical equipment
Hand-holding of potential exporters on a one to one basis and encouraging women entrepreneur-ship through special incentives
Focused market access strategies for quantum leap in exports to Japan, USA & EU
Reducing cost of doing business
Import Policy re-designed as instrument of investment and export promotion.