(a) whether the Electronic and Computer Software Export Promotion Council has registered an increase in the export of medical and office equipment during 2000-2001;
(b) if so, the comparative figures for the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 in this regard;
(c) the amount of foreign exchange earned therefrom during the said period; and
(d) the target fixed for export of medical and office equipment for 2001-2002?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAND COMMUNICATIONS(SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The comparative figures of export of medical and office equipment during 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 are as under:-
1999-2000 : Rs.122 crores
2000-2001 : Rs.341 crores
(c): Foreign exchange earned during 1999-2001 from the export of medical and office equipment is Rs.463 crores.
(d): The target fixed for export of Electronics hardware for 2001- 2002, which includes export of medical and office equipment also, is Rs.12,430 crores.