(a) whether the Government has banned the export of agricultural produce and miik powder
after the hike in their prices;
(b) if so, the details and quantum of milk products particularly casein exported during the
last three years and the current financial year, companies-wise and the foreign exchange earned
therefrom;
(c) the reasons for exporting casein, till-date;
(d) whether the Government proposes to ban its export; and
(e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be banned?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)
(a): Yes, Sir. Export of some items of agricultural produce and milk powder have been
banned after hike in their prices.
(b): Details of the total export of miik products and casein exported in terms of quantity
and value during the last three years and the current financial year are given at Annexure-I.
However, company-wise details are not maintained.
(c): As per Foreign Trade policy, casein is a freely exportable item.
(d)&(e): There is no such proposal.