Question : Export of Livestock

(a) the total quantum of livestock being exported from the country at present;
(b) whether the country is exporting beef also and if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the State-wise detail of the livestock exported during the last three years from the country including Uttar Pradesh?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a): The total quantum of livestock exported from the country during the financial years 2016-17 and 2017-18 (Up to April, 2017) was 12,02,841 nos. and 53,490 nos. respectively.
(b): No, Madam. As per the existing Foreign Trade Policy, export of beef (meat of cows, oxen and calf) is prohibited and not permitted to be exported.
(c): The State-wise details of livestock export is not maintained.
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