Question : MEAT EXPORT H

(a) the quantum of meat exported from India to other countries during each of the last three years;

(b) whether the Government are contemplating to impose ban on the export of meat; and

(c) if so, the time by which it is likely to be imposed and the benefits expected to be accrued from this ban?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)

a) : The total quantity of meat exported during the last three years is as under:

Year	Quantity (in MTs)
2001-02	248386
2002-03	305552
2003-04

(Apr.03 to Nov.03)	215161