(a) whether the Government proposes to withdraw benefits of schemes such as Duty Entitlement
Pass Book (DEPB) Scheme, Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY) and Focus Market Schemes on
export of Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP), casein and other milk products; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) & (b) Presently export of Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) and other milk products is entitled to
VKGUY Scheme benefits, and export of Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) and Casein is entitled to DEPB
Scheme benefits. Export of Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP), casein and other milk products is not
entitled under Focus Market Scheme.
Incentives for exports are provided on need-based assessment of the requirement of the specific
export sectors, and the assessment of domestic availability, prices, etc.