(a) whether Tobacco Board has proposed to send a team to various countries like Egypt, China and Russia to boost the export of tobacco : and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard ?
(a) whether Tobacco Board has proposed to send a team to various countries like Egypt, China and Russia to boost the export of tobacco : and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard ?
MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)
a) Yes, Sir.
b) A delegation of 6 members visited Libya, Jordan, Egypt and Algeria in February, 2000 to promote Indian tobacco exports. Another Indian tobacco trade delegation including STC representatives, visited Russia to explore opportunities for tobacco export. Further a delegation will be visiting countries like China, Vietnam, South Korea and Taiwan to find new market for export of tobacco.