(a) the current status in regard to functioning of spices park in the country particularly in Puttady, Idukki in Kerala along with the funds sanctioned and utilised for the purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to implement an e-auction centre for spices in such park; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
(a): Status of Spices Parks established by the Government through the Spices Board are as follows :-
Sl. No. Location Source of Estimated Estimated Remarks Fund Project Expenditure Cost (Rs. (Rs. Crore) Crore) 1 Chhindwara, Assistance to 20.00 20.50 Completed in 2009 Madhya States for and is functional Pradesh Infrastructure Development of Exports (ASIDE)
2 Puttady, Central Plan 27.00 28.40 First phase is Kerala completed in 2011 and is functional. Additional facilities proposed in 2013 have been completed and trial operation has started. 3 Jodhpur, Central 28.00 29.50 Completed in 2012 and is Rajasthan Plan operational on user fee basis. 4 Guna, ASIDE 26.50 29.00 Completed in 2013 and Madhya is operational Pradesh 5 Sivaganga, Central Plan 20.00 19.50 Completed in 2013 and Tamil Nadu trial operation has started.
6 Guntur, Central Plan 23.00 21.00 Completed and trial Andhra (With operation has started. Pradesh Assistance from State Govt.
7 Kota, ASIDE 15.00 9.00 Work in progress Rajasthan
8 Rae Bareli, ASIDE 19.00 6.50 Work in progress UP