New Delhi, March 20 -- Lower budgeted spending, underutilisation of funds under intellectual property right (IPR) programmes and decline in overseas patent filings by Indian entities are among the key concerns raised by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) on Commerce in its 196th report on the Demands for Grants (2026-27) for the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

The DRPSC chaired by TMC MP Dola Sen highlighted several key issues while reviewing budget allocations, utilisation trends and progress across key initiatives, including industrial corridors, Make in India, startups, intellectual property rights (IPR), and ease of doing business.

Budget Gaps and Utilisation Issues

The ...