THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY( SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)
(a): Quantity of FCV tobacco produced and marketed in Karnataka
Quantityproduced (Million Kgs) Quantitymarketed (Million Kgs)
2003-04 73.69 73.69
2004-05 90.34 90.34
(b): The quantity of tobacco demanded by ITA for the year 2004-05 was 74 million kgs. Against this demand, 90.34 million kg. was marked in 2004-05.
(c ): Crop fixed for Karnataka for 2004-05.
67 Million Kgs. 10% as nature`s bounty. This works out to 73.7 Million Kgs in total.
(d)&e) Government is looking into the recommendations of the Prabir Sen Gupta Committee. Such recommendations having wide-ranging implications are given due consideration and a view is taken after extensive consultations with all affected parties/ groups.
(f) Quantity of tobacco produced during last three years.
FCV tobacco production - State wise (Qty. in Million Kgs)
Crop season State Crop produced Crop marketed
2002-03 Andhra Pradesh 127.16 Maharastra 0.03 Orissa 0.48 Karnataka 63.26 Total 190.93 190.93
2003-04 Andhra Pradesh 148.32 Maharastra 0.07 Orissa 0.32 Karnataka 74.59 Total 223.30 222.40
2004-05 Andhra Pradesh 146.01 Maharastra 0.07 Orissa 0.13 Karnataka 90.34 90.34 Total 236.55 In progress
# estimated production, marketing in progress.
(g) Details of the total Quantity and value of exports of tobacco & tobacco products during last three financial years:
YEAR TOBACCO TOBACCO PRODUCTS TOTAL
Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value (Tons) (Rs.Crs) (Tons) (Rs.Crs)(Tons) (Rs.Crs)
2001-02 86010 602.89 16076 285.63 102086 888.52
2002-03 107715 770.62 19842 325.33 127557 1095.95
2003-04 128186 825.48 22776 350.15 150962 1175.63
2004-05# 114722 784.92 21630 350.37 136352 1135.29
#April 2004 - February 2005
