Question : EXPORT BY I.T. INDUSTRY

(a) the total exports of Information Technology (I.T.) industry, software and services and electronics during 1999-2000 and the previous year;

(b) the comparative relevant figures of exports during 1997-98, 1998-99 and 1999-2000; and

(c) the major importers of these items, indicating the break up of exports to each country and the foreign exchange earned therefrom?

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a) and (b): The exports figures for the last three years are as below:-

Year	Value (in Rs. Crore)
1997-98	9,500
1998-99	12,740
1999-2000	18,550 (Estimated)