Synopsis This book portrays the overall functions of the Government of India's Ministry of Commerce. Under the Ministry of Commerce, Department of Supply is the nodal department for purchase and inspection of stores for ministries/dept. and offices of the Central Government. The major topics given elaborate treatment in this book are: Directorate of Supplies and Disposals; National test house; Chief Controller of Accounts; Vigilance; Public grievances; Trends in India's foreign trade; Export processing zones; economic -development; Urban-industrial challenge etc. Derived from the official sources, this book will prove a dependable reference work in the field.