(a) whether the Government has any proposal to give incentives to the processed food
exporters;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether these exporters strictly adhere to the directives issued by the RBI in this
regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a)&(b) Agriculture And Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) extends
financial assistance to the processed food exporters under its schemes for promotion of
exports given below.
(1) Scheme for Infrastructure Development.
(2) Scheme for Market Development.
(3) Scheme for Quality Development.
(4) Scheme for Researches Development.
(5) Scheme for Transport Assistance.
Applications received in the conformity with the XI Plan schemes will be considered for
assistance. The incentives under these schemes are available to exporters in all the
States.
(c)&(d) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.