<h1>Finance Minister Stresses Need for Improved Customs Trade Facilitation; Committee Recommends Infrastructure Boost and Faster Clearance Processes.</h1> The Union Finance Minister highlighted the necessity of enhancing trade facilitation in customs during a meeting with the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Finance. A presentation by the Central Board of Excise Customs detailed current and future initiatives to improve trade facilitation. Committee members appreciated these efforts and suggested further improvements, such as strengthening customs infrastructure, expediting clearance of perishable goods, enhancing coordination with other agencies, and improving transport infrastructure in remote areas. The meeting was attended by various government officials and members of Parliament.