Reply: Issue of India's accession to GPA is under examination. At present, any commitment on this issue is not feasible.
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REPORT BY WTO SECRETARIAT (WT/TPR/S/249): III TRADE POLICIES AND PRACTICES BY MEASURE: (4) MEASURES AFFECTING PRODUCTION AND TRADE: (iv) Government Procurement
The report notes in paragraphs 219 and 224 that India does not have a centralised government procurement policy.
Could India provide an update on any plans to develop a national procurement policy?
Reply: Establishment of a legislative framework for public procurement is under consideration of the Government of India.
