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(a) whether exporters of Assam have been facing problems in despatching their agricultural and forest products for exports, for want of phytosanitary certificates timely;
(b) if so, whether this has hampered tea exports from Assam;
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(c) if so, upto what extent, and the arrangements made for issue of the requisite certificate for the purpose; and
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(d) the steps being taken for speedily and timely issue of phytosanitary certificates for smooth exports of such products?
MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)
( a ) : No, Sir.
( b ) : Does not arise
( c ) & ( d ) : Appropriate arrangements have been made for issuance of phytosanitary certificates at Guwahati and kolkata by authorizing the Joint Director of Agriculture ( Plant Protection), Directorate of Agriculture, Guwahati, Assam and the Deputy Director, Regional Plant Quarantine Station, Salt Lake City, Kolkata for the purpose. All Phyto Sanitary Certificate issuing officers are enjoined upon from time to time to ensure timely issuance of phyto sanitary certificate so as to avoid delay to the exporters.