Question : EXPORT OF GUAR



(a) the total quantity of guar exported during the last three years;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to involve Women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs) to boost the export of guar; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

a): The export of guar gum during the last three years is as below:

(Quantity in metric tones)	2003-04	2004-05	2005-06	12056.29	131300.01	186718.43
(Source: DGCI&S)

b): No, Sir.

c): Does not arise.