(a) whether the Government have imposed some restrictions on export of onion;
(b) whether the Government have also permitted some special varieties of onions to
be exported;
(c) if so, the details of such exports made during 2000-2001;
(d) whether the Andhra Pradesh MARKFED was permitted to export Krishnapuram
onion, a special variety; and
(e) if so, the quantum exported by them and foreign exchange earned therefrom
during the above period?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): As per new EXIM policy 2002-2007 the export of onion is permitted through State
Trading Enterprises (STEs) under quota released from time to time and conditionalities
as notified through public notices/ notifications issued by the Directorate General of
Foreign Trade.
(b): Export of all varieties of onions including Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram is
permitted through specified STEs subject to conditions laid down by the Government of
India.
(c)to(e): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.