Launch of dedicated website for DGAD, Department of Commerce. 

Ms. Rita Teaotia, Commerce Secretary, launched a more informative, user-friendly, dedicated website for DGAD for disseminating information/activities being performed by DGAD. 
●    She also inaugurated the additional office space developed by NBCC to meet the requirements of increased work responsibilities and to ensure optimal functioning of the Directorate.
●    The Commerce Secretary appreciated the activities of a dedicated CVD Cell that was created in DGAD to defend the interests of Indian exporters against the anti-dumping/countervailing investigations initiated by foreign governments on Indian exports.
●    DGAD has continuously raised its working standards, 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 has also in collaboration with Centre for WTO Studies and WTO Secretariat organized a Regional Anti-Dumping Workshop in New Delhi, India during 3rd – 5th October, 2016 to exchange information and views on laws and regulations relating to trade remedy measures and to enhance cooperation in the area of trade remedies.