Question : EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCILS



(a) the main objectives and activities of Export Promotion Councils; and

(b) the extent to which these councils have fulfilled their objective?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

a) The basic objective of Export Promotion Councils is to promote and develop Indian exports. Each Council is responsible for promotion of a particular group of products, projects and services.

b) Over the years, the Export Promotion Councils have by and large fulfilled their objective.