The order will apply to all forms of public procurement but not to procurement by the private sector.

The Union Government on July 23, 2020 amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to impose restrictions on public procurement from countries that share a land border with India on national security grounds.

The Department of Expenditure issued a detailed order on public procurement to strengthen India’s defence and national security.

Under the order, any bidder from countries sharing a land border with India will be eligible to bid for the procurement of any goods or services if the bidder is registered with the Competent Authority.