Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra expands export services with automated IGST refund and electronic payment reconciliation facility
The Department of Posts has announced a significant enhancement to its Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK) initiative, aimed at promoting commercial exports across the country. With over 1,000 Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras established nationwide, these centres offer exporters a range of services including e-filing of postal bill of export, self-booking, electronic Customs clearance, packaging, free pick up, trace and track, volume-based discounts and hand holding, support and guidance, highlighted a release.
In a major development, integration of Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK) portal has now been successfully established with Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE), Indian Customs EDI System (ICES), Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and Export Data Processing & Monitoring System (EDPMS) of RBI. This integration will streamline data flow between DNK and systems of Customs and PFMS to automate IGST refund. The flow of data into EDPMS will facilitate the issuance of electronic Bank Realization Certificates (e-BRC) by authorised dealers (AD banks). Exporters will gain improved visibility over their export transactions and payments, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
Exporters utilising the DNK portal must register their AD Code on the ICEGATE portal and provide accurate bank account details to ensure timely IGST refunds and availing of e-BRC facility of banks. The registration process is vital for verifying bank details and facilitating direct credit of refunds.
This integration marks a significant milestone in facilitation of exports through the postal network, particularly from remote and smaller locations, contributing to ease of doing business for Indian exporters and is in direct alignment with the Government of India’s schemes of ODOP (One District, One Product), promoting GI-tagged products, Make in India etc. to boost exports, the release pointed out.
Source: Exim News Service; New Delhi, Sept. 19