Disagreement Arises Between DPIIT and MeitY Over Inclusion of Electronic Items in Public Procurement List

Disagreement Arises Between DPIIT and MeitY Over Inclusion of Electronic Items in Public Procurement List

DPIIT advocates for the inclusion of electronic items in Appendix A, responding to industry representations, while MeitY contends that these products should be treated as independent items and kept out of the procurement list.

MeitY argues that electronic accessories like toners and printer cartridges exhibit minimal local value addition and are procured based on demand, unlike products like laptops and computer monitors.

MeitY argues that electronic accessories like toners and printer cartridges exhibit minimal local value addition and are procured based on demand, unlike products like laptops and computer monitors.

Appendix A categorizes suppliers based on their domestic content addition, with Class-I local suppliers requiring at least 50% local content and Class-II suppliers needing 20% local content.

Appendix A categorizes suppliers based on their domestic content addition, with Class-I local suppliers requiring at least 50% local content and Class-II suppliers needing 20% local content.

MeitY's existing rules include tablets, laptops, desktop PCs, thin clients, computer monitors, dot matrix printers, and contactless and smart cards in Appendix A.

MeitY's existing rules include tablets, laptops, desktop PCs, thin clients, computer monitors, dot matrix printers, and contactless and smart cards in Appendix A.

The clash reflects differing perspectives on promoting domestic manufacturing and supporting the 'Make in India' initiative.