Question : EXPORT OF PHARMA PRODUCTS



(a) the value of pharmaceutical products exported during the last three years, Country-wise;

(b) whether the Government has chalked out any strategy for increasing exports of Pharmaceutical products; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereon?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) Value of Pharmaceutical products exported during the last three years is Rs.97,192.48 crores. Details of top 20 countries which cover 60% of exports is Annexed.

(b) & (c) Government provides assistance under Market Development Scheme (MDA) and Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme to all Indian exporters, including exporters of Pharmaceutical products. Besides this, incentives to Pharmaceutical industry are available in various trade promotion schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy.