a) whether it is a fact that India''s export growth has slumped;
b) if so, what are the main factors contributing to this situation; and
c) the steps being taken to help increase the exports?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a)to(c)No, Sir. In the current financial year 2011-2012, India’s export has been growing every month as compared to relevant month of the previous year. Diversification of exports is a continuous endeavour and need based measures are taken by the Government from time to time. The Government has recently announced schemes like Special Bonus Benefit Scheme, Special Focus Market Scheme and also included two new markets viz. Cuba and Mexico under the Focus Market Scheme, for further boosting export of Indian products to different markets.
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state :- (a) what are the criteria applied for identification of rice varieties for selective exports;
(b) what are the varieties of rice that may be allowed for exports;
(c) whether Government is maintaining balance among different regions of the country while selecting the varieties of rice for export;
(d) what is the quantity of rice proposed to be allowed for exports; and
(e) whether this is likely to have any impact on the availability of rice within the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a-e) The production of rice is primarily meant for the domestic consumption. However, agricultural products that are in surplus and where their export do not have any adverse impact on the overall food security of the nation are allowed to be exported. India has been a major exporter of Basmati rice and it’s export is allowed subject to a Minimum Export Price(MEP), as decided by Government , from time to time. Currently, the MEP for export of Basmati rice is US $ 900 per Metric Ton. Since April, 2008, export of Non-Basmati rice has been banned. Recently, with sufficient availability of rice in the Central Pool and in view of the demand for some high priced specialty rice by the Indian diaspora, Government has decided to allow export of 1.5 lakh tons of some premium varieties of Non-Basmati rice viz Sona Masuri, Matta and Ponni. Export of high priced Basmati rice and other specialty rice as mentioned above in small quantities do not have any adverse impact on the availability of rice in the country when compared to the total production of rice in the country.
a) whether it is a fact that India''s export growth has slumped;
b) if so, what are the main factors contributing to this situation; and
c) the steps being taken to help increase the exports?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a)to(c)No, Sir. In the current financial year 2011-2012, India’s export has been growing every month as compared to relevant month of the previous year. Diversification of exports is a continuous endeavour and need based measures are taken by the Government from time to time. The Government has recently announced schemes like Special Bonus Benefit Scheme, Special Focus Market Scheme and also included two new markets viz. Cuba and Mexico under the Focus Market Scheme, for further boosting export of Indian products to different markets.
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state :- (a) what are the criteria applied for identification of rice varieties for selective exports;
(b) what are the varieties of rice that may be allowed for exports;
(c) whether Government is maintaining balance among different regions of the country while selecting the varieties of rice for export;
(d) what is the quantity of rice proposed to be allowed for exports; and
(e) whether this is likely to have any impact on the availability of rice within the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a-e) The production of rice is primarily meant for the domestic consumption. However, agricultural products that are in surplus and where their export do not have any adverse impact on the overall food security of the nation are allowed to be exported. India has been a major exporter of Basmati rice and it’s export is allowed subject to a Minimum Export Price(MEP), as decided by Government , from time to time. Currently, the MEP for export of Basmati rice is US $ 900 per Metric Ton. Since April, 2008, export of Non-Basmati rice has been banned. Recently, with sufficient availability of rice in the Central Pool and in view of the demand for some high priced specialty rice by the Indian diaspora, Government has decided to allow export of 1.5 lakh tons of some premium varieties of Non-Basmati rice viz Sona Masuri, Matta and Ponni. Export of high priced Basmati rice and other specialty rice as mentioned above in small quantities do not have any adverse impact on the availability of rice in the country when compared to the total production of rice in the country.
