Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
WTO and India — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Facilitation Agreement | 2017 | India ratified the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, which aims to expedite the movement, release, and clearance of goods across borders. The agreement includes provisions for technical assistance and capacity building for developing countries. | Implementation has led to improvements in India's customs procedures, reduced trade costs, and enhanced ease of doing business rankings, while providing flexibility for gradual implementation of commitments. |
| Fisheries Subsidies Agreement | 2022 | India supported the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies that prohibits subsidies for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing while providing special treatment for developing countries including a 25-year transition period. | The agreement affects India's fisheries sector policies while providing flexibility for small-scale fishers and technical assistance for monitoring and surveillance systems. |