(a) whether the Government has been laying greater emphasis on increasing the
production and export of the dairy products;
(b) if so, the projection made thereon during 2004-05;
(c) the incentives grante4d to the States to promote the production and export of dairy
products; and
(d) the contribution of each State on export of dairy products during the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The targets for export of Dairy Products during the year 2004-05 are Rs.165.00
crores.
(c): APEDA has been ooperating various schemes under which financial assistance is
provided to the exporters of APEDA scheduled products inclidng Dairy Products. The
details of the schemes are as under:
(i) Scheme for Market Development
(ii) Scheme for Infrastructure Development
(iii) Scheme for Quality Development
(iv) Scheme for Reaearch and Development
(v) Scheme for Transport Assistance
Year Qty Value (MT) (Rs.Lakhs)
2001-02 24774 18245 2002-03 21440 15359 2003-04 15883 15519