(a) whether the exports of sports goods particularly cricket goods has declined during the past few years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government have given any attention to the problems of the sports manufacturers; and
(d) if so, the details of incentives given to sports manufacturers?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY )
( a ) & ( b ) : Despite global recession, Indian sports goods could able to achieve a growth of
725% in Rupee terms during 2000- 2001. The details of cricket goods are given as follows:
(Value in Crores)
Sl.No Item of Export Export during 1999-2000 Export during 2000-2001 %age increase & Decrease
1 Cricket Bats 13.22 14.66 5.25%
2 Cricket & Hockey Balls 06.81 06.20 -13.38%
3 Protective Equipment for Cricket 24.35 29.16 13.52%