India's Finance Ministry Circular Pushes for Gender Equality in International Trade and Customs Roles.

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....Circular No. 2/2024-Customs issued by the Government of India's Ministry of Finance aims to promote gender equality in international trade. It emphasizes the need for women's representation across all levels and roles in the trade sector be it as traders, customs house agents, freight forwarders, or customs brokers and outlines specific measures for achieving this goal. Key points include encouraging women's participation in trade committees, incorporating women's perspectives into agenda items, establishing dedicated support mechanisms, and providing training opportunities for women in logistics and customs.....