Modi govt bans power gear imports from China amid border stand-off

The electric equipment industry, in its representation to the ministry, had earlier flagged the threat of cyberattacks by China

The Ministry of Power on Friday announced import restrictions on equipment used for “power supply systems and networks”, citing security and cyber threats. While banning imports from China, the ministry said prior permission would be needed to import from countries on the ‘prior reference’ list, which includes China and Pakistan.

“All equipment, components, and parts imported for use in power supply systems and networks shall be tested in the country to check for any kind of embedded malware, Trojans, or cyber threat, and for adherence to Indian standards,” said the order issued by the ministry. 

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