If we want to rationlize imports, we need to take few measures. 1) There should tag on every item in English or Hindi showing, Direct contact details of original manufacturer of goods, date of manufacture, safety instructions for use & recycling especially for Plastic, electronics, mobiles, Indian Importers name, GST/ VAT TIN number & MRP in Rupees.Or else such Indian importers should be taxed heavily. 2) For items imported for human consumptions, toys, use for kids, patients, medical equipment, expiry dates, FDA approval, recycling instructions needs to be added to above details. 3) Many automobiles, engineering & industrial products use parts, subassemblies imported from several nations. The list of imported parts, names of original manufacturer, with address, over-all percent of imported items cost to indian parts cost ratio must be displayed. This necessary as many automobile, tractor, AC, fridge, electrical, mobiles, decorative items are made, assembled & sold without gauarantee of spares, recycling instructions.
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