THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
a) No, Sir. No such matter has come to the notice of the Government
b) Does not arise.
c)&d) No Sir. The Committee has recommended that the production of FCV
tobacco be deregulated. A transition period of three years be adopted for moving
to a deregulated and market driven regime. The system of MSP be continued during
the transition period.The Peer Review Committee has suggested to conduct an
Internal Work Study for staff requirement, if considered necessary, after the
recommendation of the Committee are implemented.
e):The estimates of exports of FCV tobacco from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
based on the information received from the exporters during the last three years
are as follows:
(Qty; tons, value: Rs. Crores)
Year AP Karnataka Total Qty Value Qty Value Qty Value
2003-04 52482 324.06 46701 378.24 99183 702.30
2004-05 64192 440.78 41225 377.34 105417 818.12
2005-06 67764 460.68 41811 397.30 109575 857.90
f) : The Tobacco Board under the Ministry of Commerce provide assistance to
farmers through various extension & development schemes to reorient the
production of tobacco to enhance its quality and productivity in tune with the
changing international demand and quality. It also participates in international
trade fairs/ exhibitions to promote Indian tobacco and organizes delegations of
tobacco traders and exporters to various countries.The Board also undertakes an
extensive advertisement campaign in the international media to promote Indian
tobacco.
