Launch of dedicated website for DGAD

Launch of dedicated website for DGAD

Question: Identify the correct website address for DGAD.
a) www.dgtr.gov.in
b) www.dgtr.com
c) www.dgtr.co.in
d) none of the above.
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 7th October, 2016 Rita Teaotia, Commerce Secretary launched a more efficient, informative, user-friendly and dedicated website for Directorate General of anti dumping and allied duties (DGAD).
  • She also inaugurated the additional office space developed by NBCC to meet the requirements of increased work responsibilities of the Directorate.
  • Working commitments and standards of DGAD have always been high which are reflected in the record number of 51 cases of findings issued by DGAD in 2015-16. In the current FY 2016-17, DGAD has already issued 18 cases of final findings and 3 cases of preliminary findings.
  • DGAD also organized a Regional Anti-Dumping Workshop in New Delhi in collaboration with Centre for WTO Studies and WTO Secretariat, India during 3rd to 5th October, 2016.
  • The aim of this workshop was to exchange information and views on laws and regulations relating to trade.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx
http://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2016/10/7/DGAD-Website-Launch