Government banned import of air conditioners with refrigerants

Central Government has banned import of air conditioners with refrigerants with a view to promote domestic manufacturing and cutting imports of non-essential items.

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Key-Points

Non-essential electronic goods have been under the purview of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry since the government decided to push for self-reliance in various sectors this year.

Air conditioners, specifically, have been singled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an example of a segment where self-reliance was required.

In July, the government imposed restrictions on the imports of various colour TV sets as well.