(a) whether the Government has taken steps to provide assistance to farmers in the
export of cash crops;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the quantum and value of cash crop produces exported during the last three years?
(a) whether the Government has taken steps to provide assistance to farmers in the
export of cash crops;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the quantum and value of cash crop produces exported during the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) to (b): Yes Madam, the Government of India is taking various measures to boost export of
cash crops namely tea, coffee, rubber, spices, tabacco and cashew which includes providing
financial and technical assistance to the growers and other stake holders, for participation
in trade fairs, exhibitions, buyer-sellers meets, brand promotion, public relation campaign
through Plan Schemes, etc.
(c) : The details are as given below:-
(Quantity – Tonnes and Value in Rs. Crore)
Items 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value
Tea 1,85,320 1888.68 1,90,640 2381.79 2,13,430 3038.69
Coffee 2,18,996 2046.29 1,97,173 2242.68 1,94,677 2057.87
Rubber 60,353 494.31 46,926 450.20 25,090 250.60
Spices 4,44,250 4435.50 4,70,520 5300.25 5,02,750 5560.50
Tobacco 2,05,347 2022.78 2,24,867 3388.43 2,59,566 4402.29
Cashew 1,22,158 2301.00 1,18,621 3014.46 1,17,868 2929.94