A
Ministry of External Affairs
B
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT)
C
NITI Aayog
D
Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Correct answer: (d) Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Explanation
Option D is correct as the Model BIT framework is handled by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance. The other bodies listed do not manage this specific investment treaty framework.
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