(a) whether the Government is providing necessary technical inputs and financial
assistance for gaining market access of milk products in foreign countries;
(b) if so, the details of technical inputs and financial assistance provided during
the last three years and the current year. State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to explore more markets for milk products
in the foreign countries?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (Dr. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) Export Inspection Council of India (EIC) registers the milk and milk products manufacturing units for
export and provides technical assistance for promoting good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices
and infrastructure development. Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
provides assistance to its registered exporters which includes the exporters of milk
and milk products under the following financial assistance schemes:
(i) Scheme for Quality Development - Exporters are encouraged to improve quality constantly of their produce.
They are extended financial assistance for up-gradation of lab within the unit and assistance is given for
implementing international quality systems such as HACCP, ISO, etc.
(ii) Scheme for Market Development- Exporters are encouraged to participate under the APEDA banner
for various trade fairs abroad to interact and negotiate with the buyers.
State-wise financial assistance provided by APEDA during the last three years and the current
year is as under:
(Amount in Rupees)
Scheme States 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 (up to July`11)
Milk Products Delhi 2207982 1238774 1070066 25075.00
Milk Products Uttar Pradesh 5631 83426 141907 0.00
Milk Products Haryana 244942 440565 42296 0.00
Milk Products Maharashtra 2200000 9600000 1700000 1024662.00
Milk Products Karnataka 2121689 3525172 1484822 224030.00
Total 6780244 14887937 4439091 1273767.00
(Source: APEDA)