The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to

The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to

(a)

Developing solar power production in our country.

(b)

Granting licenses to foreign T.V. channels in our country.

(c)

Exporting our food products to other countries.

(d)

Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country.

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

The policy of Domestic Content Requirement is with intent to promote the local manufacturing of the components of solar generation equipment which includes the cells and modules. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Launched its National Solar Policy in 2010 named as Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). Phase 1 of the National policy was composed of 2 parts. Batch 1 of policy implementation: India required developers of solar photovoltaic projects employing crystalline silicon technology to use solar modules manufacture in India Batch 2 India expanded this domestic sourcing requirement to crystalline silicon solar cells as well. http://www.civilsdaily.com/story/solar-panel-dispute-india-and-wto/