Department of Economic Affairs : North America

 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

AID DESK

  • Matters relating to US Economic Assistance to India and other territorial matters concerning USA/Canada. Work involves examination and processing of project proposals for USAID/CIDA aid, appraisal and examination of project agreements, review and monitoring of ongoing and pipeline projections, preparation of external assistance budget for USAID/CIDA assistance and monitoring of aid disbursement.

  • Territorial matters relating to Canada.

  • Matters relating to Indo-US Financial and Economic Forum.

  • Matters relating to assistance under US Public Law 480 under which USAID donates food commodities for distribution through various organizations like CARE, Catholic Relief Services etc.

  • Processing grant proposals received from Ford Foundation (FF), International Development Research Center of Canada (IDRC) grant to Indian NGOs/Institutions.

  • Sectoral matters relating to Ministry of Environment and Forests.