Question : NATIONAL WINE BOARD

(a) whether Government proposes to establish a National Wine Board in order to promote grape production and processing in the country;

(b) if so, details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the Board is likely to start working?

MINISTER OF THE STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)

(a) to ( c): Government proposes to establish a National Wine Board in order to promote grape production and processing in the country.

The main objectives to establish a National Wine Board are as under:-

# to promote infrastructure facilities for grape and other fruits processing and wine making industry.

# to promote cooperative efforts among grape growers and processing industries

# to undertake research and development in new technologies

# to give training to highly skilled manpower

# to give proper guidance to grapes/fruits growers and disseminate best viticulture practices

# to set up quality testing facilities

# to promote marketing and export

# to advise Govt. on various policy issues and technical issues relating to grapes/ fruits/ wine etc.

The proposed Board will start functioning after approval of the Government is obtained.