Question : NEW TECHNOLOGY IN CASHEW SECTOR

(a) the details on the export of cash crops, particularly cashew nut and import of cashew kernels in India for each of the last three years;

(b) whether the Government have taken any steps to modernize the industry by introducing new technology;

(c) if so, details thereof; and

(d) the steps proposed to increase export of cash crops ?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)

(a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 59 FOR 3.12.2004 REGARDING NEW TECHNOLOGY IN CASHEW SECTOR

(a) As per information furnished by Cashew Export Promotion Council, India traditionally exports cashew kernel and imports raw cashew nut. Export data of some of the cash crops including cashew kernel, for the last three years is as indicated below:

Qty: MT / Value: Rs.crore
Commodity	2001-02	2002-03	2003-04
Quan-	Value	Quan-	Value	Quantity	Value	tity	tity
Cashew kernel#	98203	1788.68	104137	1933.02	100828	1804.43
Spices##	239286	1496.97	277015	1655.49	246979	1525.60
Tea##	180102	1719.22	182862	1652.06	184300	1594.55
Coffee##	176262	1094.92	184874	993.97	180440	1082.22
Tobacco##	97936	807.70	100472	1022.89	121712	1090.81
(##	Source	:	DGCI&S)

(#	Source	:	CEPC)

Import of raw cahsewnut for the last three years is as indicated below: 
Year	Import of raw cashew nut
Quantity(MT)	Value (Rs. Crs.)
2001-02	355556	950.01
2002-03	400659	1236.60
2003-04	452398	1400.90
Source:CEPC

(b) & (c) In order to meet requirements of international standards, the Department of Commerce through the Cashew Export Promotion Council is implementing on a continuing basis and integrated scheme for improving cashew kernel quality which includes setting up/improving the facilities for Cashew Kernels in Value Added Form/Consumer Packs, Quality Upgradation by Process Improvement, Implementation of Internationally accepted Certification Scheme and Introduction of Flexi Pouch Vacuum Packing System. Under the scheme financial assistance is provided to cashew kernel exporters.

(d) Some of the steps proposed to increase export of cash crops include post-harvest improvement through training and infrastructure development; trade promotion; extending support for upgradation of technology; setting up/upgradation of laboratories; accreditation of units in Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP)/ Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point(HACCP)/ International Standard Organisation(ISO); packaging development, printing of business brochures, business tours abroad.

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