2. De-licencing of the Industries

The number of industries put under the compulsory provision of licencing (belonging to Schedules B and C as per the IPR, 1956) were cut down to only

18. Reforms regarding the area were further followed and presently there are only five industries30 which carry the burden of compulsory licencing:

(i) Aero space and defence related electronics

(ii) Gun powder, industrial explosives and detonating fuse

(iii) Dangerous chemicals

(iv) Tobacco, cigarette and related products

(v) Alcoholic drinks