·        Formulation of policies relating to Intellectual Property Rights in the fields of Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications of Goods and administration of regulations and rules made hereunder;

·        Administration of Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951; 

·        Promotion of industrial development of industrially backward areas and the remote, hilly and   inaccessible areas of the Special Category

·        states from Jammu & Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh through special packages of incentives.

·        Promotion of international cooperation through productivity, quality and technical cooperation and

·        Compilation of monthly industrial production statistics for the use in the construction of Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is responsible for formulation and implementation of promotional and developmental measures for growth of the industrial sector, keeping in view the national priorities and socio-economic objectives. While individual Administrative Ministries look after the production, distribution, development and planning aspects of specific industries allocated to them, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is responsible for the overall Industrial Policy.   

The Department monitors industrial growth and production in general and in selected industrial sectors such as cement, paper and pulp, leather, tyre and rubber, light electrical industries, consumer goods, consumer durables, light machine tools, light industrial machinery, light engineering industries etc.  Appropriate interventions are made, as required by the emerging concerns, from time to time.

Formulation and implementation of Technology Up-gradation Scheme to improve competitiveness of Indian Industries’ is identified as one of the thrust/priority areas by the Committee of Secretaries under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary.  This item has been allocated to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion for implementation during 2003-2004.  The Department studies, assesses and forecasts the need for technological introductions and up gradations in specific industrial sectors so that it keeps pace with the international developments in industrial technology on a continuing basis and enhances the competitiveness of the industry. The Department also Commissions studies through consultants of international repute. 

The Department is also responsible for facilitation and increase of the FDI inflow into the country.  The Department plays a pro-active role in the resolution of problems faced by foreign investors in implementation of their projects through Foreign Investment Implementation Authority (FIIA), which interacts directly with the investors along with the Ministry/State Government concerned.

The Department is responsible for encouragement acquisition of technological capability in various sectors of the industry through a liberal foreign technology collaboration regime.  Foreign technology induction is facilitated both through FDI and through foreign technology collaboration (FTC) agreement.  FTC agreements are approved either through the automatic route under the powers delegated to the RBI or by the Government.

In tune with its role as a facilitator of industrial development and investment, the Department plays an active role in investment promotion through dissemination of information on investment climate and opportunities in India and by advising prospective investors about licensing policy and procedures, foreign collaboration and import of capital goods,  etc. The information about policy and procedure is now available at Internet website (www.dipp.nic.in) of the Department.

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is also responsible for Intellectual Property Rights relating to Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and Geographical Indication of Goods and oversees the initiative relating to their promotion and protection.  These include the outlining of policy and its implementation through the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.  It promotes awareness regarding protection of the Intellectual Property Rights inherent in industrial property in conjunction with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and apex industry associations apart from similar initiatives involving regional industry associations.  It also provides inputs on various issues relating to the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Properties (TRIPS) related to World Trade Organisation (WTO) in these fields.

The Department undertakes technical cooperation programmes with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Geneva for the modernization and up gradation of intellectual property administration relating to patents, designs, trademarks and geographical indications and the organization of Human Resource Development and awareness generation activities in the country.

The Department is the nodal point for the promotion of productivity in the industrial sector.  It undertakes programmes of technical cooperation with the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), Tokyo by sourcing experts to advise on productivity related projects and by deputing officials from the private and public sector to programmes conducted by the APO in the industry, agriculture and service related sectors.  It also promotes the adoption of quality standards relating to the ISO 9000/14000 series through the accreditation services provided by National Boards for Certifying Bodies and Auditors and Trainers under the Quality Council of India, which has been certified by international accreditation bodies.

International Cooperation for industrial partnerships is achieved through both bilateral and multilateral arrangements.  At bilateral level, in addition to being nodal Department for Indo-Swedish, Indo-Libyan, Indo-Hungarian and Indo–Belarus Joint Commissions, the Department is represented on joint commissions and joint working groups for promoting industrial, technical and scientific cooperation with select countries, serviced by other Ministries/Departments.  Similar initiative is also in place with the European Union and the ASEAN.  This Department is the nodal agency in the Government of India for various instruments of the Asia-Invest Programme of the European Commission.  The Department also coordinates with apex Industry Associations such as the FICCI,  the CII, the ASSOCHAM in their activities relating to promotion of industrial cooperation both through bilateral and multilateral initiatives and to stimulate foreign direct investment into India besides participating in the Joint Business Councils and other interactive sessions organized by them.

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal Department in Government of India for coordinating and implementing programmes with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation  (UNIDO) in India.  UNIDO is a specialised agency   of United Nations with a mandate to act as the central coordinating body for industrial activities within the United Nations system. India has been an active Member of the Organization since its inception.  Under the country service framework, the UNIDO’s activities in India are to be focussed in the fields of strengthening the competitiveness of industry through technology up gradation, promotion of investments and cleaner and environmentally sustainable technologies.

The Department monitors the industrial sector through information on Industrial Entrepreneurs’ Memorandum (IEM), Letter of Intent (LOI), Foreign Collaboration (FC) approval and inflows, and industrial production returns.  The Department also coordinates the progress of  ‘infrastructure sectors’ approved for investment / technology transfer, promotion of private investment including foreign investment in the infrastructure sector. The Department also compiles sectoral policies, strategies and guidelines on infrastructure sector. 

The Department administers the following Central Legislations through its attached/subordinate offices and statutory organizations:

a.         The Explosives Act, 1884 and the Inflammable Substances Act, 1952, are administered through the Office of the Chief Controller of Explosives.

b.         The Salt Cess Act, 1953 is administered through the Office of the Salt Commissioner.

c.         Central legislations relating to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), namely, the Patents Act, 1970, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 and the Designs Act, 2000 and their associated rules are administered through the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM).  The Intellectual Property Appellate Board provided under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 has been set up in Chennai.

d.         The Indian Boilers Act, 1923 is administered through the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950 framed by the Central Boilers Board, which is a statutory body under the said Act.  Enforcement of this Act is the responsibility of both the State and Union Governments since the subject “Boiler” is listed in the concurrent list of the Constitution of India.

·                    The Department undertakes technical cooperation programmes with the World Intellectual Property Organistaion (WIPO), Generva.

·                    The Department is the nodal point for the promotion of productivity in the industrial sector. It undertakes programmes of technical cooperation with the

·                    Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), Tokyo by sourcing experts to advise on productivity related projects and by deputing officials from the private and public sector related programmes conducted by the APO in the industry, agriculture and service related sector. It also promotes the adoption of quality standards relating to the ISO 9000/140000 series through the accreditation services provided by National Boards for Certifying Bodies and Auditors and Trainers under the Quality Council of India, which has been certified by International accreditation bodies.

·                    This Department is the nodal agency in the Government of India for various instruments of the Asia-Invest Programme of the European Commission.

·                    This Department is the nodal Department in Government of India for coordinating and implementing programmes with the United Nations Industrial Development organization (UNIDO) in India.

·                    The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion is the nodal agency for development of industries through Research and Development (R&D) activities.

·                    The Department is also taking initiative for enhancing competitiveness of Indian industries through its UP-gradation Scheme (IIUS), which is a new Scheme.

The information about policy and procedure is now available at Internet website ( www.dipp.nic.in) of the Department.

LIST OF ATTACHED & SUBORDINATE OFFICES/ ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY AND PROMOTION,

NEW DELHI

I.          ATTACHED OFFICES

II.         SUBORDINATE OFFICES

III.        OTHER ORGANISATIONS/ GRANTEE INSTITUTIONS/ PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS

1.         Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bangalore.

2.         Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur.

3.         Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association, Thane.

4.         National Council for Cement & Building Materials, Ballabhgarh.

5.         National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

6.         National Productivity Council, New Delhi

7.                  Quality Council of India, New Delhi.

8.                  National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council – Administrative work.

*           The work relating to ARAI, Pune has been transferred to the Department of Heavy Industry as per the Allocation of Business Rules amendment order dated 6.1.2004. (Circular No. 6(2) 2004-IRS dated February 11,2004).

Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

As defined in the Manual of Office Procedure brought out by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances

Procedure followed in Decision making Process, including Channels of Supervision and Accountability.

       As per the procedure prescribed in the Central Secretariat Manual office Procedure,  a Section/Desk which is the lowest organisational unit in the Ministry and consists of Assistants and Clerks supervised by a Section Officer, initiates the processing of a case immediately after receiving a reference/communication by registering/diarising the receipt and initiating the note. As a general rule, no official is expected to keep a case pending with him/her for more than seven working days unless higher limits have been prescribed for specific types of cases separately. In some cases, the file is initiated on oral instructions by recording the instructions/discussions given by the senior officers. The case/subject is placed before the Under Secretary for advice and orders. The cases of minor and routine nature are disposed of at the level of Under Secretary.

            In case of matters  which are important in nature, the file is submitted for advice and orders to the higher level by the Under Secretary, and decisions or certain nature are disposed off at the level of Deputy Secretary/Director as per the delegated financial and administration powers.

          More important matters are placed by the Deputy Secretary/Director before the Joint Secretary who takes a decision as per the delegated power on issues relating to administrative, financial and policy matters.

          However, issues with major policy implications and major administrative and financial matters, requiring the advice and approval of higher authorities, are placed by the Joint Secretary before the Secretary of the Ministry for orders. Cases which require the approval of the Minister in –charge or the Cabinet/Cabinet Committees are placed before the Minister in-charge and/or Cabinet/Cabinet committees for order/approval.

The channel of submission as generally followed is as under :

Norms for the Discharge of Functions

The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion discharges its functions as per the Government of India ( Allocation  of Business Rules), 1961 on  matters of promotion & developing of industries in different parts of the country  & to create employment in various sectors.  The Department follows  the rules of IDR Act, 1951. as amended from time to timely

          The norms for discharge of function are as per the procedure evolved in Central Govt. However in the manual of office procedure the time limits have been indicated Apart from the necessary checks schedule is also followed.

Rules, Regulation, Instructions, Manual and Records for Discharging Functions

The Acts, rules, regulations, manuals, records, etc., used by the employees of this Department in the discharge of their functions consist of those relating, in particular, to the work of the Ministry as well as those issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, Department of Personnel & Training, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Urban Development, etc., from time to time.

            A list (though not exhaustive) of important Acts, Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals and records held by the Deptt. of IP&P and used by its employees for discharging their functions, is given below :

1.                  Constitution of India

2.                  Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules.

3.                  Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules.

4.                  Authentication (Orders & Other Instruments) Rules.

5.                  Procedure in regard to submission of cases to the Cabinet and its Committees, issued by the Cabinet Secretariat.

6.                  Official Languages Act, Rules and Instructions issued thereunder.

7.                  Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

8.                  Directions by the Speaker under the Rules f Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

9.                  Directions by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

10.              Procedure to be followed by Ministries in connection with Parliamentary Work, issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

11.              Departmental Security Instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

12.              General instructions regarding word-processing, typing, stencil cutting, carbon mani-folding, etc., issued by the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management.

13.              Channels of Communication between the Government of India and State Governments, on the one hand, and Foreign and Commonwealth Governments or their Missions in India, Heads of India Diplomatic Missions and Posts abroad and the United nations and its specialized Agencies, on the other, issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

14.        Standardised Functional File Index including file numbering system relating to establishment, finance, budget and accounts, office supplies and services and other house keeping jobs common to all Departments, issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

15.              Schedule of periods of retention for records common to all Departments issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

16.              Manual for Handling Parliamentary Work in Ministries.

17.              Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure.

18.              Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules.

19.              Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules.

20.              Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules.

21.              Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Application) Rules.

22.              Fundamental and Supplementary Rules.

23.              Delegation of Financial Powers (Admn.) Rules.

24.              General Financial Rules.

25.              Leave Travel concession (LTC) Rules.

26.              General Provident Fund (GPF) Rules.

27.              ID Act, 1951 & Rules thereunder.

28.              Indian Boiler Act and Regulation.

29.              Explosives Act, 1884 including Explosives Rules.

30.              Salt Cess Act, 1953, Salt Cess Rules, 1964.

31.              Intellectual Property Appellate

i)                    (Procedure) Rules, 2003.

ii)                  Geographical Indications (Registration & Protection) Act, 2002.

32.              The Patents Acts.

Statement of the Categories of Documents held by the Department Industrial Policy & Promotion or under Its Control