Question : EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

(a) the details regarding export of agricultural products during the last three years, Country-wise;

(b) the details regarding major items of agricultural products exported during the last three years;

(c) the details regarding share of India in export of agricultural products in the international market; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to give impetus to export of agricultural products?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

a) The details regarding export of agricultural products during the last three years, country-wise is available on the website of DGCI&S at www.dgciskol.nic.in.

b) Details of major items of agricultural products exported during the last three years is as given below:

ITEM	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010 (Aprilâ€™09-Decâ€™09)	(Rs.Crs.)	(Rs.Crs.)	(Rs.Crs.)
Basmati Rice	4345	9477	8144
Non - Basmati Rice	7410	1691	324
Wheat	0	1	0
Other Cereals	3002	3920	2126
Pulses	26	540	196
Meat, poultry & Dairy	5139	6914	4985
Fruits & Vegetables	2924	4399	4670
Processed Foods	2738	3886	1516
Nuts and Seeds	4996	5698	3674
Tobacco	1932	3458	3382
Sugar & Mollasses	5663	4531	95
Spices	4315	6338	4484
Oil Meals	8141	10269	5747
Guargum Meal	1126	1339	684
Floriculture Prod.	340	369	220
Fruit & Veg. Seeds	142	120	107
Spirit & Beverages	346	554	438
Marine Products	6927	7064	6258
Tea	2034	2688	2142
Coffee	1872	2256	1379
Castor oil	1276	2129	1472
Shellac	124	104	43
Cotton raw incl.waste	8865	2866	4198
Total	74183	80611	56284

(Source: DGCI&S)

c) In 2008, Indiaâ€™s share in US dollar term is about 1.35% in export of agricultural products in the international market.

d) Encouraging export is a continuous process. The Government is taking steps to encourage export of agro products through measures and incentives under Plan schemes of the Commodity Boards and Export Promotion Councils. Further, in order to boost export of Indian products, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has put in place various schemes namely Market Development Assistance (MDA), Market Assistance Initiative(MAI), Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities(ASIDE), Vishesh Krishi and Gram Upaj Yojana, Focus Product Scheme, Focus Market Scheme, Town of Export Excellence, etc. Trade delegations are sent abroad and Buyer-Seller meets are organized in this direction.

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