<h1>India Ends DEPB Scheme; Introduces Revised Duty Drawback Scheme Covering 1,096 New Items Effective October 1, 2011.</h1> The Government of India has officially withdrawn the Duty Entitlement Passbook (DEPB) Scheme as of October 1, 2011. A revised Duty Drawback Scheme, effective from the same date, now covers 1,096 new items previously under the DEPB Scheme. The DEPB Scheme was temporarily extended until September 30, 2011, to ensure a smooth transition. Despite requests from various industries to extend the DEPB Scheme, the government has decided not to reconsider its phase-out. This update was provided by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in response to a parliamentary question.