What’s in the news?

• The Government of India has launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS) pan-India  to facilitate the seamless transit of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce across the country. 
• Currently, the transit permits are issued for transport of timber and forest produce based on state specific transit rules. 
• The NTPS is envisioned as a “One Nation-One Pass” regime, which will enable seamless transit across the country. 
• Launched to streamline the transit of timber and other forest products, it is expected to enhance the ease of doing business in this sector.