(a) whether removal of MEP fixed earlier for exports of coir products have achieved any
results in improving exports and production of coir products;
(b) if so, the extent thereof; and
(c) whether the Government intend to introduce the same to encourage the production
and export of coir products and if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI KARIYA MUNDA )
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The details of production/export of Coir and Coir products are as follows which
indicate improvement in production and exports of coir and coir products :
Year Production of Exports of Coir and Value( Rs. in crores) Coir fibre (in M.T) Coir products (Qty. in M.T)
2000-01 3,64,000 67493.08 313.66 2001-02 3,75,000 71334.81 320.58 2002-03 3,90,000@ 81000.00@ 450.00@
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