(a) the policy of the Government in respect of Import/Exports of flowers;
(b) the quantum and value of flowers imported/exported during each of the last three years
(c) whether the Government are contemplating to formulate any new policy to encourage the import and export of flowers;
(d) if so, whether the Government have any proposal to provide infrastructure facilities to the flower industry in the domestic market; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)
(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.560 (H) FOR ANSWER ON 3RD MAY, 2002 REGARDING IMPORT/EXPORT OF FLOWERS
(a) Import and Export of flowers are free under the ITC (HS) classification of imports and exports.
(b) The quantum and value of flowers exported/imported during the last three years are as under:-
S.No. Year Quantity (Kgs) Value (Rs. Lakhs)
Import Export Import Export
1. 1998-99 5599 11017781 10.78 7615.67
2. 1999-2000 32384 7821542 28.43 7348.05
3. 2000-01 14499 10476799 22.97 9597.72
4. 2001-02(Apr-Dec) 143066 7581128 162.45 6310.78