(a) whether the Agricultural Produce Export Development Authority (APEDA) has
identified certain fresh flowers for future growth in its exports;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?
(a) whether the Agricultural Produce Export Development Authority (APEDA) has
identified certain fresh flowers for future growth in its exports;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): Agricultural Produce Export Development Authority (APEDA) has identified
Orchids (cymbidiums), Alstromeria, Oriental and Asiatic Lilies, Spray Carnations,
Spray Roses, Gypsophila, Freesia, Ornithogalum, Zantedeschia, Paeonia, Nerine,
Tropical Greens (Fillers) and other seasonal flowers for future growth of exports.
(c): The Government of India have taken initiative to set up Flower Auction Centre
in Bangalore. Similar centres are being considered for Bombay and Noida (U.P.).
These will help exports and domestic growth of the floriculture sector.
APEDA has also set up a marketing centre at Amsterdam, Holland in order to
maintain consistency in the supplies for better value realization.