Question : The first phase of a new digital platform of DGFT is scheduled to Go-Liveon —
(a)13th July 2020
(b) 15th July 2020
(c) 17th July 2020
(d) none of the above
Answer : (a)
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Context
- The first phase of a new digital platform of DGFT is scheduled to Go-Liveon 13th July 2020.
- The platform will become accessible through the existing website : https://www.dgft.gov.in
Related facts
- Objective – As part of Digital India programme and for Ease of Doing Business, DGFT has undertaken an initiative to revamp its services delivery mechanisms to promote and facilitate for eigntrade.
- First phase – In the first phase, the website will be catering to the services related to the IEC issuance, modification,amendments etc. processes a long with a Chatbot (a virtual assistant) catering to queries of users.
- Next phase – Other online modules relating to Advance Authorisation, EPCG, and Exports Obligation Discharge which are part of next phase will be rolled out subsequently after the first phase stabilizes.
By — Pankaj Pandey