Question : EXPORT OF MANGO

(a) whether the export of mangoes from India has been dwindling for the last three years and at present only 0.2% of our total mango produce is being exported;

(b) if so, reasons therefor and measures taken to boost the exports of mangoes;

(c) whether export of Indian mangoes to China for commercial purpose has been started;

(d) if so, the quantities and varieties of mangoes exported to China upto 31st July, 2004 and the rates at which these have been exported;

(e) the details of the profits made out of this; and

(f) the details of the schemes formulated to increase the production of mangoes in the country?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)

(a) No, Sir. The export of mangoes from India during the last three years is as under:

(Qty: Metric Tons)



2001-2002	2002-2003	2003-2004 (April-September)	44429	38003	41554	(source:DGCI&S)

India exports about 0.33% of its production of mangoes in a year.

(b) Does not arise.

(c)&(d) No, Sir. During 2004 season only promotional consignment of approximately 8 metric tonnes of North Indian varieties i.e. Chausa, Langra, Dussehari was sent for test marketing.

(e) As the mangoes were exported for promotional purpose, there was no profit or loss.

(f) The Department of Agriculture & Co-operation is implementing a `Centrally Sponsored scheme on `Macro Management in Agriculture` which has components like Horticulture Mechanization, on-farm handling of fruits, supply of quality planting material and productivity improvement. States can include mangoes in the scheme by way of prioritization of their needs for increasing the production of this fruit.

Question : EXPORT OF MANGO

Answer given by the minister

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