(a) whether the Horticulture Report indicates that India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world after China, if so, the details thereof;
(b) the details of the fruits and vegetables exports from the country during the last three years, year-wise;
(c) the details of the area-specific production of fruits in Tamil Nadu during the last three years; and
(d) the measures taken by the Government to enhance the fruits and vegetables export from India?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a): Yes, Madam. As per the FAO 2014 (latest data), India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world after China. The details of major fruits and vegetables producing countries in the world and India’s position may be seen at Annexure-I.
(b): The details of fruits and vegetables exports from the country during the last three years, year wise are as under:-.
Export of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Qty in Lakh Tonnes
Value in Rs. Crore
FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Year Qty Value
2014-15 25.01 7474.14
2015-16 27.02 9103.48
2016-17 41.27 10338.24
Source: APEDA website
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(c): The details of area and production of fruits in Tamil Nadu during the last three years may be seen at Annexure-II.
(d): The Government has taken several measures to enhance the fruits and vegetables exports from India. Some of these are as under:-
• To boost exports, Government has launched a new scheme namely “Merchandize Exports from India (MEIS)” under Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, wherein the exporters/farmers are incentivized for export of their goods/products including fruits and vegetables to specified markets.
• The phytosanitary control system for export of fresh fruits has been strengthened in India to provide assurance of pest- free exports to the European Union(EU).
• To minimize post production losses for horticulture crops including those for exports, assistance is provided for development of infrastructure for post harvest management and marketing such as storages, wholesale markets, rural primary market, Kisan Mandis, etc.