Question : NON TRADITIONAL EXPORT MARKETS



(a) whether the Government has identified the non traditional export market countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether Government have taken necessary steps to provide to boost to Indian export items and provide new dimension to export sector;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)& (b): Yes, Madam. The Government of India has identified non-traditional export markets under the Focus Market Scheme and Market Linked Focus Product Scheme in the Foreign Trade Policy. The details of these markets are as at Annexure-A.

(c), (d) and (e): The Government of India closely monitors the economic development in the country and internationally on a continuous basis, and need based measures are taken from time to time, keeping in view the financial and overall economic implications. The details of necessary steps taken from time to time to boost export of Indian items and provide new dimension to the export sector are as at Annexure-B.