Question : PROMOTION OF EXPORT IN PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS AND MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Export of drugs, Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals during the last three years is as under:-

2002-03	—	12837.89 Crores
2003-04	-	15213.24 Crores
2004-05	—	16681.14 Crores

(c) The Government of India takes a number of measures for export promotion under the Foreign Trade Policy, which Inter-alia include the following;-

(1) Assistance to States for developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE).
(2) Market Access Initiative (MAI).
(3) Market Development Assistance (MDA).
(4) Meeting Expenses for trade Related Matters.
(5) Reorganization of Towns of Export Excellence and assistance to exporters.
(6) Brand Promotion and Quality.
(7) Modernization and up gradation of Test Houses.

Facilitation of Indian exports is done through Export-Import Policies announced from time to time.

Government of India is extending financial assistance through Export Promotion Councils by way of Market Development Assistance Scheme (MDA) and Market Access Initiatives Scheme (MAIS) to all India Exporters (including exporters of drugs, Pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals for increasing Indian Exports).

Under the Market Assess Initiative (MAI) programme the Government has given specific facility for refund of 50% of registration fees for 5(five) products in a year with a value of Rupees 5 takhs (Rupees five lakhs only) per product.