<h1>DPIIT Urges Indian Cement Industry to Enhance Data Submission via CIS Portal; Full Compliance Targeted by March 2024.</h1> The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a consultation with the Indian Cement Industry to improve data collection on cement production via the Cement Information System (CIS) portal. Cement, a key component of India's industrial output, significantly impacts the Index of Industrial Production. Some plants have been inconsistent in data submission, prompting DPIIT to urge full compliance. The meeting also discussed ad-hoc permissions for cement production without ISI certification and the forthcoming update to the CIS portal. Industry representatives committed to regular data submission and onboarding all plants by March 31, 2024.