Question : EXPORT OF PROCESSED FOOD ITEMS



(a) whether any export targets have been fixed for the export of processed food items during the Eleventh Plan Period, year-wise;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the achievements made in this regard during the last three years, year-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to double the export of processed food items in near future; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action plan prepared in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a-b) No, Madam. However Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has internally set export targets for processed foods items for 11th Plan Period and the same along-with achievement are as under:

(Rs. in crores)
Year	Target	Achievement
2007-08 6345 8974.61 2008-09 7110 10065.58 2009-10 7970 4134.52 (April-Nov.2009) 2010-11 8940 - 2011-12 10035 -

Source: APEDA

(c-d) No specific plan has been made for doubling the exports. However, Govt through APEDA undertakes number of activities like extending financial assistance, sharing technical knowhow, participation in international trade fairs/exhibitions, disseminating information, etc for boosting overall exports including those of processed food.