ls20140718 lok sabha questions on spice production

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 164

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18TH JULY, 2014

PRODUCTION AND EXPORT OF PLANTATION CROPS

*164. SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be pleased to state:

a) the production and domestic consumption of plantation crops, particularly tea and coffee in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, crop and State/UT-wise;

b) the quantum and value of export and import of tea and coffee during the said period, country-wise;

c) the share of India in total world production of plantation crops, particularly tea and coffee;

d) whether there has been decline in production and export of plantation crops, particularly tea/coffee and if so, the reasons therefor; and

e) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to boost production and export of plantation crops, particularly tea/ coffee including financial assistance/ package drawn for the sector to boost production?

ANSWER

l(n ) ( )

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

a) to e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 164 FOR ANSWER ON 18TH JULY, 2014 REGARDING PRODUCTION AND EXPORT OF PLANTATION CROPS

(a) : State-wise and crop-wise production of plantations crops, namely tea, coffee, rubber and

spices during the last three years and the current year are detailed in Annexure-I. Domestic

consumption of these crops during the last three years and the current year are detailed in

Annexure-II. State-wise data of domestic consumption are not maintained by the Government.

(b) : Quantum and value of export and import of tea and coffee during last three years in

respect of major destinations and origin countries are given in Annexure-III and Annexure-IV

respectively.

(c): Share of India in total world production of tea, coffee, rubber and spices was 25 percent

(in 2013), 3.65 percent (in 2012-13), 7 percent (in 2013) and 31 percent (in 2012-13)

respectively.

(d): The total production and export of plantation crops in the last three years is shown below:

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Production Export Production Export Production Export

Tea (Million Kgs) 1095 214 1135 216 1209 226

Coffee (Tonnes) 314000 333180 318000 299286 304500 312625

Rubber (Tonnes) 903700 27145 913700 30594 844000 5398

Spices (Tonnes) 6324920 575270 5801114 726613 5833870 817250

Production and exports of tea during the last three years have grown. Coffee production

declined in 2013-14 due to adverse weather conditions such as rising temperatures coupled

with unpredictable and erratic rainfall, but, coffee exports have shown increase. Production of

natural rubber declined during 2013-14 due to prolonged and excessive rainfall and the

consequent incidence of leaf diseases. Natural Rubber (NR) is not exported in large quantity as

Indias consumption of rubber is larger than domestic production. Export of spices has shown a

steady increase despite a marginal decline in the total production compared with 2011-12.

(e) : Government has taken measures to boost the production and export of plantation crops

through the Plantation Commodity Boards for tea, coffee, rubber, and spices which provide

financial and technical assistance to the growers and the industry for new planting, replanting,

rejuvenation, quality up-gradation, value addition and market promotion. The schemes to

promote export of plantation crops envisage providing assistance for participation in trade

fairs, exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, brand promotion, public relation campaigns and export of

value added products.

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State-wise Production of Plantations Crops

Annexure-I

TEA ( in million kgs)

State 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

(Apr & May)

Assam 581.26 588.14 629.05 67.54

West Bengal 269.43 287.32 312.10 35.04

NE States & Sikkim

(other than Assam

14.90 17.92 23.92 3.54

Tamil Nadu 162.79 171.93 174.71 28.43

Kerala 61.62 63.76 63.48 12.27

Karnataka 5.46 6.00 5.52 1.36

Total 1095.46 1135.07 1208.78 148.18

COFFEE (in MT)

Karnataka 2,21,000 2,30,225 2,11,100 2,48,300

Kerala 68,100 64,200 66,675 68,875

Tamilnadu 18,350 17,370 18,775 17,875

Andhra Pradesh 5,970 5,920 7,320 8,860

Odisha 360 310 440 620

North Eastern States 220 175 190 220

Total 3,14,000 3,18,200 3,04,500 3,44,750

NATURAL RUBBER (Tonnes)

Kerala 798890 800050 --* --* Tamil Nadu 25220 25350 --* --* Tripura 30590 33220 --* --* Karnataka 27890 31250 --* --* Assam 10310 11740 --* --* Meghalaya 6380 7110 --* --* Nagaland 1395 1655 --* --* Manipur 920 1035 --* --* Others 2105 2290 --* --*

Total 903700 913700 844000 167,000

(Apr J ne 14) *State-wise data of production is compiled at the end of the financial year

SPICES (in Tons)

Pepper

Karnataka 15000 18240 16000 --*

Kerala 27500 20640 16500 --*

Tamil Nadu 7500 9120 10500 --*

Total 50000 48000 43000 58000

Kerala 7800 7935 11440 11350

Karnataka 1550 1710 2415 1800

Tamil Nadu 725 735 1145 850

Total 10075 10380 15000 14000

Cardamaom

Sikkim 3540 3310 3234 3483

West Bengal 640 608 626 662

Total 4180 3918 3860 4145

Chilli

Andhra Pradesh 830990 638298 804204 --*

Karnataka 144044 128806 107037 --*

West Bengal 95765 96216 96300 --*

Madhya Pradesh 90569 127435 95310 --*

Orissa 64320 70390 74030 --*

Total 1470352 1299191 1448215 --*

Ginger

Orissa 117720 126530 134980 --*

Assam 107893 112548 121370 --*

Karnataka 135031 168310 93486 --*

Gujarat 47694 69581 70646 --*

Meghalaya 54009 52922 54719 --*

Arunachal Pradesh 49663 52304 54000 --*

Uttaranchal 40418 41944 44011 --*

Kerala 28603 33197 37130 --*

Mizoram 31000 31000 34488 --*

West Bengal 24128 24606 24854 --*

Andhra Pradesh 16674 23054 21883 --*

Total 708256 913890 924417 --*

Coriander Seed

Rajasthan 281076 218899 321402 --*

Madhya Pradesh 70872 70872 70520 --*

Gujarat 42649 32634 32310 --*

Total 501485 372366 428687 --*

Cumin Seed

Gujarat 221906 219215 283302 --*

Rajasthan 80531 114925 177835 --*

Total 303943 403744 462645 --*

Celery Seed

Punjab 5248 4609 5264 --*

Total 5248 4609 5271 --*

Fennel Seed

Rajasthan 5601 26157 34070 --*

Gujarat 76128 97504 57941 --*

West Bengal 1033 1033 1035 --*

Total 83576 125710 144112 --*

Fenugreek Seed

Rajasthan 70328 94200 87382 --*

Gujarat 9015 13910 13959 --*

Hariyana 4300 12157 12655 --*

West Bengal 2649 2650 2654 --*

Uttaranchal 2532 2951 3132 --*

Total 88979 127850 121775 --*

Garlic

Madhya Pradesh 224365 224365 201630 --*

Gujarat 245124 250085 257455 --*

Rajasthan 98411 186410 195979 --*

Uttar Pradesh 169342 182241 182750 --*

Orissa 35710 45760 48320 --*

Total 975404 1085740 898438 --*

Nutmeg

Kerala 11269 11911 12059 --*

Total 11271 12088 12140 --*

Grand Total 5286552 5933126 6324920 --*

--*State-wise data of production is under compilation.

Domestic consumption of Plantation Crops

Annexure-II

TEA (In Million Kgs)

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

2013-14 2014-15

(April-June)

Total Tea

900 941 1002 --

COFFEE (In Tonnes)

Total Coffee 1,08,000 1,15,000 Consumption survey for this period

is under progress.

NATURAL RUBBER (In Tonnes)

Andhra Pradesh 57730 69085 70535 --* --*

Goa & Daman 19735 25845 28750 --* --*

Gujarat 67440 65870 74860 --* --*

Haryana 45630 44785 38910 --* --*

Karnataka 70882 69915 68315 --* --*

Kerala 136725 153950 139960 --* --*

Madhya Pradesh* 36665 37225 36580 --* --*

Maharashtra 116450 106750 102920 --* --*

Orissa 37460 29105 19025 --* --*

Punjab** 79150 70040 70560 --* --*

Rajasthan 63630 71415 83855 --* --*

Tamil Nadu 89575 109380 131565 --* --*

Uttar Pradesh 84273 34585 36210 --* --*

Uttarakhand -- 42750 42605 --* --*

West Bengal 24555 16020 12350 --* --*

Others 17815 17695 15705 --* --*

Total Natural Rubber

947715 964415 972705 981520 251000

* including Chattisgarh ** including Chandigarh --*State-wise consumption data of rubber is under compilation.

MAJOR SPICES (In Tonnes)

Pepper 40,000 35,000 35,000 --*

Cardamom (Small) 9,361 10,911 11,075 --*

Cardamom (Large) 5,255 6,823 7,005 --*

Chilli 846,269 755,038 745,136 --*

Ginger 735,830 563,386 557,008 --*

Turmeric 1,057,350 720,538 766,752 --*

Coriander 363,926 424,627 409,617 --*

Cumin 376,029 277,963 291,690 --*

Fennel 122,411 116,216 106,767 --*

Fenugreek 89,978 74,923 67,460 --*

Nutmeg 8,580 9,707 8,802 --*

--*Data for first quarter of 2014-15 is under compilation. State-wise data is compiled at the end of the year.

Annexure-III

MAJOR COUNTRY WISE EXPORTS

TEA (Quantity in Million Kgs and Value in Rs Crores)

Country

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

(April-June)

Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value

Russian Fed 42.61 554.83 45.91 759.56 38.62 639.91 --* --*

Ukraine 1.82 21.87 2.42 36.04 2.21 35.66 --* --*

Kazakhstan 12.00 196.10 11.73 229.09 10.26 207.69 --* --*

Other CIS 2.06 39.93 1.19 21.33 1.70 37.77 --* --*

Total CIS 58.49 812.73 61.25 1046.02 52.79 921.03 --* --*

United Kingdom 21.02 328.89 19.21 347.91 17.64 338.13

--* --*

Netherlands 4.03 84.88 2.68 72.27 3.26 98.21 --* --*

Germany 7.18 170.03 7.97 212.74 7.77 259.25 --* --*

Ireland 1.75 54.04 2.17 78.40 2.21 94.44 --* --*

Poland 3.88 52.84 3.48 52.02 4.72 71.91 --* --*

U.S.A 12.77 333.16 11.71 317.63 14.09 396.55 --* --*

Canada 1.60 32.84 1.04 27.21 1.24 31.33 --* --*

U.A.E 18.05 325.48 21.51 394.93 23.33 473.03 --* --*

Iran 11.05 216.82 18.73 389.77 22.90 603.85 --* --*

Saudi Arabia 3.57 52.60 2.57 63.01 2.63 58.00 --* --*

Egypt (ARE) 6.57 59.40 9.66 107.53 7.45 89.54 --* --*

Afghanistan 0.69 7.14 0.74 8.63 2.46 24.81 --* --*

Bangladesh 2.29 15.32 2.98 28.38 13.94 131.42 --* --*

China 3.42 57.87 4.47 74.84 4.14 88.45 --* --*

Singapore 0.34 6.92 0.35 10.35 0.34 10.73 --* --*

Sri Lanka 3.86 52.74 1.91 27.15 1.55 23.16 --* --*

Kenya 3.26 24.49 2.66 30.12 2.69 25.19 --* --*

Japan 2.91 102.89 3.46 140.69 3.61 155.26 --* --*

Pakistan 26.27 178.53 20.69 203.94 19.92 196.01 --* --*

Australia 3.52 107.91 3.66 129.19 3.16 116.71 --* --*

Other countries 17.83 227.30 13.33 243.20 13.92 302.08

--* --*

Total 214.35 3304.82 216.23 4005.93 225.76 4509.09 --* --*

--* Tea export data for first quarter of 2014-15 is under compilation.

COFFEE (Quantity in Tonnes and Value in Rs Crores)

Country

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

(April-June)

Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value

ITALY 71010 979 75748 1094 77836 1097 22637 365

GERMANY 38138 544 24874 388 32465 489 9941 183

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 33112 485 24814 409 18201 291 6047 104

BELGIUM 18900 295 19907 335 18136 300 5764 121

SPAIN 13451 154 6650 91 5682 77 1918 29

SLOVENIA 9629 102 13484 160 9732 121 1961 26

JORDAN 9436 157 7390 132 10638 176 2835 63

ALGERIA 7395 86 1664 20 1252 16 42 1

GREECE 6848 77 6468 82 5313 68 1440 21

SAUDI ARABIA 6816 101 3292 56 4298 79

1155 21

MALAYSIA 6259 70 8281 106 5896 80 1981 27

U.S.A. 6157 96 6124 106 5375 86 2388 39

FINLAND 5638 84 5432 85 5556 94 1768 28

EGYPT 5598 69 3051 38 843 11 328 5

TUNISIA 5083 68 426 5 203 3 8 0.1

Sub-Total 243470 3367 207605 3107 201426 2988 60213 1033

Others 89711 1312 91681 1446 111199 1776 33572 582

Grand Total 333181 4679 299286 4553 312625 4764 93785 1615

Annexure-IV

MAJOR COUNTRY-WISE IMPORTS

TEA (Quantity in million kgs, Value in Rs. crores)

Country

2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012

Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value

Argentina 0.66 8.84 0.40 4.48 1.16 8.42

Canada Nil Nil 0.12 1.05 0.15 0.83

China 0.23 4.28 0.26 3.22 0.36 5.48

Germany Nil Nil 0.03 1.20 0.02 0.64

Indonesia 1.04 14.03 1.86 25.10 1.62 17.36

Iran 0.73 5.71 2.07 14.59 2.47 9.82

Japan 0.01 0.19 0.00 0.08 0.00 0.02

Kazakhstan 0.03 0.34 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Kenya 2.83 46.98 3.55 65.42 4.10 57.07

Malawi 0.13 1.96 0.66 8.68 0.53 5.26

Mozambique 0.07 0.91 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Nepal 10.44 114.02 9.21 103.69 7.50 64.79

Netherlands 0.07 2.11 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Oman Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.36 1.90

Papua New Guinea Nil Nil 0.26 2.83 Nil Nil

Rwanda Nil Nil 0.06 1.04 Nil Nil

South Africa 0.05 0.70 - - 0.00 0.01

Sri Lanka 0.20 5.70 0.63 15.37 0.22 5.22

Switzerland 0.09 2.63 0.07 1.89 - -

Tanzania 0.06 0.91 0.24 3.79 0.09 1.09

Turkey 0.04 0.29 0.00 0.00 - -

U.A.E 0.03 0.60 0.58 7.35 0.10 1.00

Uganda 0.05 0.54 0.05 0.69 0.05 0.47

U.K. 1.44 15.71 0.86 14.42 0.19 4.46

U.S.A 0.03 0.33 - - - -

Vietnam 0.76 7.43 0.92 7.00 0.29 2.20

Zimbabwe 0.24 3.12 0.07 0.67 0.00 0.00

Total 19.23 237.33 21.90 282.56 19.21 186.04

0 represents imports below 5 lakh kgs.

COFFEE

(Quantity in Tonnes/Value in Rs. Crores)

VIETNAM SOC REP 26105.79 265.82 39,979.13 435.7 28,547.16 344.4

INDONESIA 7532.44 72.03 21,222.95 237.6 19,059.73 227.1

UGANDA 5572.73 47.89 6,352.36 64.1 4,521.07 48.5

CHINA P RP 1351.5 14.74 129.52 1.8 0.46 0.4

KENYA 865.07 7.93 1,674.00 16.7 4,374.53 46.00

GERMANY 831.56 9.36 16.41 1.4 5.03 0.2

U S A 765.27 7.53 23.5 2.6 43.09 4.9

TAIWAN 481.86 4.81 Nil Nil Nil Nil

GUINEA 469.8 4.45 Nil Nil Nil Nil

MEXICO 357.51 5.12 1,102.72 13.07 467.08 6.0

CANADA 306.86 3.24 0.45 0.01 0.22 0.01

GHANA 208.97 1.69 309.5 2.9 243.72 2.7

CAMEROON 155.24 1.27 52.69 0.5 Nil Nil

SINGAPORE 126.22 1.22 3.85 0.05 2.14 0.5

JAPAN 99.99 1.50 Nil Nil 0.05 0.002

Sub-Total 45230.81 448.61 70,867.08 777.16 57,264.28 680.7

Others 824.98 20.89 335.34 18.7 2678.91 48.4

Grand Total 46055.79 469.50 71202.42 795.8 59943.19 729.1

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LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1215


IMPACT OF FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS ON PRODUCTION

1215. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:


a) whether the Free Trade Agreements have negatively impacted the plantation and cash crops in the country leading to drastic fall in domestic production;

b) if so, whether the Government has received any representation from the farmers' forum to ratify Free Trade Agreements so as to encourage agricultural production in the country;

c) if so, the details thereof; and d) the reaction of the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

n r(t ) ( )


(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN) (a) to (d) : Impact evaluation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on domestic production of plantation and cash crops is a continuous exercise undertaken before and after entering into negotiations with trading partners. Conclusive evidence in this regard is gathered after wide consultations with the domestic stakeholders for which Government regularly receives representations from Apex Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Associations of Industry, Trade and other interests including farmers. FTAs provide for sensitive/negative lists of items on which limited or no tariff concessions are granted so as to protect the interest of domestic industry and agriculture sector. In addition, partner countries under FTA are allowed to take recourse to measures such as anti-dumping and safeguards in case of a surge in imports and injury to the domestic industry. Every FTA has a joint review mechanism which monitors the implementation of the FTA. Indias trade and economic relations with all its FTA partners have increased substantially.

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TRADE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN

1227. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be

pleased to state:

a) whether as per the study conducted by Indian Council for Research on Economic Relations (ICRIER), trade potential between India and Pakistan has increased manifold;

b) if so, the details thereof along with other details pointed out in the study on trade potential between India and Pakistan;

c) whether both the countries have identified the areas and commodities for increasing bilateral trade; and

d) if so, the details thereof and steps taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

d a(t ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

(INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) As per the Working Paper No. 267 titled Normalizing India-Pakistan Trade published by ICRIER, the trade potential between India and Pakistan was estimated to lie between US$ 10.9 Billion and US$ 19.8 Billion.

(b) The Study brought out that huge trade potential exists in textile sector,

automobile sector and in Service Sectors of Information Technology, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), health and entertainment services.

(c) & (d) Both countries have identified trade opportunities in diverse sectors including textiles, agricultural products, animal feed, gypsum, chemicals, petroleum products etc. Preferential Trading Arrangements have also been worked out under the SAFTA (South Asia Free Trade Area) process.

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LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1233


BAN ON EXPORT OF FRUITS/VEGETABLES 1233. SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY:


a) whether the Government has imposed/proposes to impose any restriction/ban on the export of fruits and vegetables in view of their scarcity and rising prices in the domestic market;

b) if so, the details thereof item-wise along with the criteria being adopted by the Government in this regard;

c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the corrective measures being taken by the Government to ensure their adequate supply in the domestic market;

d) whether there has been any fluctuation in the quantum of soya meal and corn exported from the country during the last three years; and

e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the measures taken by the Government to boost its export?

ANSWER

l(o ) ( )


(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN) (a to c) There is no proposal under the consideration of the Department of Commerce

to impose a ban on the export of fruits and vegetables. However, keeping in view the rising prices of the potatoes and onions in the domestic markets, the Government of India, in order to control the domestic prices, has decided to fix Minimum Export Price (MEP) on these two products. In respect of Onion the Government had notified an MEP of USD 300 PMT (F.O.B.) on 17th June, 2014 which was enhanced to USD 500 PMT (F.O.B.) on 02nd July, 2014. Similarly, in respect of Potatoes, the Government has notified an MEP of USD 450 PMT (F.O.B.) on 26th June, 2014 in order to augment the domestic supply.

(d & e) The details regarding export figures of soyameal and corn during the last three years are as under:

HS code Commodity 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

10059000 Other Maize (Corn) 38,37,593.31 47,75,944.13 39,29,982.38 23040030 Meal Soyabean,

Solvent Extracted (Defatted) Variety

42,12,636.35 40,36,772.04 35,52,736.14

Export of both corn and soyabean meal have shown a downward trend during 2013-14.The export of agricultural products depends on various factors including availability of surplus over and above the requirement of buffer stock including strategic reserve, if any, concerns of food security, diplomatic/humanitarian considerations, international demand and supply situation, quality standards in the importing countries, varieties traded and price competitiveness, need to balance between remunerative prices to the growers and availability of agricultural products to common man at affordable prices.

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DEVELOPMENT OF DOMESTIC RETAIL BUSINESS

1237(H). SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:


a) whether the Government proposes to frame the National Trade Policy for developing the domestic retail business in the country;

b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; c) whether the size and nature of the retail trade in the country has undergone a major shift

during the last few years; d) if so, the details thereof; and e) the steps taken by the Government for strengthening and developing domestic retail

business in the country? ANSWER

n g(r ) ( )



( a to e ) Information is being collected and will be Laid on the Table of the House.

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BRAND EQUITY IN EXPORT PERFORMANCE

1241. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH: Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be

pleased to state:

a) whether the lack of brand equity has affected the export performance of the country; b) if so, the facts thereof along with the measures being taken by the Government to build a

brand image for Indian products abroad; c) the products identified for branding and the strategy being adopted for it; and d) the steps being taken by the Government to tame the rising import bills?

ANSWER

e i(t ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) & (b) Brand Equity at the national and sectoral is a key component in the strategy aimed at upgrading quality, reliability & credibility of products and services exported by India. Government undertakes through India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and the Trade Bodies regular activities for promotion of Indias brand equity through participation in India Shows, major international trade exhibitions in India and abroad, Business to Business meets, interaction with journalists and media, communication strategy and sectoral brand promotion.

(c) Government has identified Pharmaceuticals, Engineering, Plantations,

Service and Handicrafts sector for branding. India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), in consultation with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Trade Bodies is engaged in brand promotion campaigns through communication, creation of knowledge centre and sectoral export promotion.

(d) Compression in import of gold and silver and non-essential items including hike in custom tariffs and administrative measures like linking gold imports with the gold export under 20:80 scheme are the major steps taken by the Government to tame the rising import bills.

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INDO-BANGLADESH TRADE

1248. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be

pleased to state:

a) the details of infrastructure facilities in relation to road, air and water connectivity currently available for transporting goods for intra-country trade between India and Bangladesh;

b) whether proposals for upgradation of these infrastructural facilities have been received; and

c) if so, the details of proposals received in this regard during the last three years along with the action taken by the Government thereon?

ANSWER

r( ) ( )



(a) Presently, trade between India and Bangladesh is carried out through Land Custom Stations, Integrated Check Post, three railway links, inland waterways etc. Local trade is also allowed at two Border Haats.

(b) & (c) The Bilateral Trade Agreement between India and Bangladesh, renewed from time to time, provides for expansion of trade and economic cooperation, making mutually beneficial arrangement for the use of waterways, railways and roadways, passage of goods between two places in one country through the territory of the other. With a view to provide adequate infrastructure for cross border movement of persons, vehicles and goods which will facilitate trade and commercial activities, Government has decided in-principle to set up 7 Integrated Check Posts(ICPs) at Petrapole, Agratala, Dawki, Hili, Chandrabangha, Sutrakhandi and

Kawarpuchiah in Phase I & II. Government has also selected 8 LCSs on India-Bangladesh border for upgradation under the Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities(ASIDE) Scheme of Department of Commerce. In addition, Government has given approval for setting up of 4 more Border Haats at Kamla Sagar, Srinagar, Palbasti and Kamalpur on India Bangladesh border.

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PERFORMANCE OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES

1255. SHRI M.I. SHANAVAS:


a) whether the Government is analyzing the functioning and performance of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country and constituted any empowered committee in this regard;

b) if so, the details thereof; c) whether the committee has since submitted its report and if so, the recommendations

made by it and the follow-up action taken by the Government thereon; d) if not, the time by which the committee is likely to submit its report; and e) the corrective measures taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government to boost

performance of SEZs?

ANSWER

? a(b ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) to (e): The Government has not constituted any Empowered Committee for analyzing the functioning and performance of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Country.

The functioning of SEZs is regulated as per the provisions of SEZ Act, 2005 and Rules framed thereunder. In addition to Seven Central Government Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and 11 State/Private Sector SEZs set-up prior to the enactment of the SEZ Act, 2005, formal approval has been accorded to 565 proposals out of which 388 SEZs have been notified. Presently, a total of 185 SEZs are exporting. The exports from SEZs, employment generated and investment made in SEZs during the last three years are as under:

Financial Year(s) Exports (Rs. Crore)

Employment* Investment* (Rs. Crore)

2011-2012 3,64,478 8,44,916 2,01,875

2012-2013 4,76,159 10,74,904 2,36,717 2013-2014 4,94,077 12,83,309 2,96,663

* calculated on cumulative basis. Review of functioning of SEZs is an on-going process and on the basis of

inputs/suggestions received from stakeholders on the policy and operational framework of the SEZ Scheme, Government periodically takes necessary measures so as to facilitate speedy and effective implementation of SEZ Scheme.

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PRODUCTION OF RUBBER 1264. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:


a) the production and consumption of Natural Rubber in the country vis--vis target fixed for its production during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;

b) the share of India in world production of rubber along with share of States, particularly Karnataka in its production;

c) the quantum and value of rubber exported and imported vis-a-vis target fixed in this regard during the said period, country-wise;

d) whether the Government proposes a Modified Price Stabilisation Fund (MPSE) scheme to redress the grievances of rubber farmers;

e) if so, the details and the salient features thereof; and f) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to boost

production/cultivation of rubber to tap its potential and redress grievances of rubber farmers?

ANSWER

t ( ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a): Statistics of state-wise production and consumption of natural rubber during 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 are shown below. State-wise statistics in this regard are available only up to 2012-13. Targets are not fixed for production and consumption of natural rubber.

State-wise production and consumption of natural rubber (Tonne) Producing states

State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Kerala 770580 798890 800050

Tamil Nadu 25160 25220 25350

Tripura 25875 30590 33220

Assam 8050 10310 11740

Meghalaya 5135 6380 7110

Nagaland 1054 1395 1655

Manipur 730 920 1035

Mizoram 189 250 300

Arunachal Pradesh 167 195 220

Karnataka 23705 27890 31250

A&N Islands 312 270 220

Goa 351 555 585

Maharashtra 102 195 340

Odisha 177 200 220

West Bengal 299 375 325

Andhra Pradesh 64 65 80

Total 861950 903700 913700

Consuming states

State/Union Territory 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Andhra Pradesh 57730 69085 70535

Goa & Daman 19735 25845 28750

Gujarat 67440 65870 74860

Haryana 45630 44785 38910

Karnataka 70882 69915 68315

Kerala 136725 153950 139960

Madhya Pradesh* 36665 37225 36580

Maharashtra 116450 106750 102920

Orissa 37460 29105 19025

Punjab** 79150 70040 70560

Rajasthan 63630 71415 83855

Tamil Nadu 89575 109380 131565

Uttar Pradesh 84273 34585 36210

Uttarakhand -- 42750 42605

West Bengal 24555 16020 12350

Others 17815 17695 15705

Total 947715 964415 972705

* including Chattisgarh ** including Chandigarh

(b): Indias share in the world production during the year 2013 is 7 percent. Share of Karnataka in domestic production of NR for the last three years is furnished in the table below:

2010-11 2011-12 2013-14 Share of Karnataka in rubber production (%)

2.8 3.1 3.4

(c): Target of export of Natural Rubber was 50,000 tonne each annually during the period. No target is fixed for import of Natural Rubber. Statistics on export and import of Natural Rubber during the last three years are given below.

Export and import of Natural Rubber (Quantity in Tonne)

Exported To

Country 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Belgium 1613 486 169

Brazil 2598 413 0

China 2890 5851 570

Egypt 311 690 315

Germany 2732 1323 263

Indonesia 414 104 0

Malaysia 4273 10034 34

Nepal 432 386 312

Spain 982 372 101

Sri Lanka 6623 4982 1889

Turkey 265 368 21

U.S.A 254 141 0

Others 3758 5444 1724

Total 27145 30594 5398

Imported From

Malaysia 11675 6198 7262

Thailand 80021 39793 81854

Indonesia 54165 99051 146246

Vietnam 25477 51273 69220

Sri Lanka 4755 4717 3079

Bangladesh 1480 1218 784

Nigeria 1814 3750 1310

Cambodia 161 1532 1450

Cte d'Ivoire 4701 0 9657

Others 30184 9832 4328

Total 214433 217364 325190

(d) &(e): The Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) Scheme for the Plantation crops, namely, tea, coffee and rubber set up in 2003 has been reviewed by the Government from time to time to address the identified bottlenecks of the existing Scheme and to increase its effectiveness in dealing with the price risk faced by growers. Discussion on evolving a Comprehensive insurance based scheme in this regard with various stakeholders is underway.

The objective of modifying the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) Scheme is to make it

more easily accessible to the growers and address the price risks as well crop risks and to help India remain a credible supplier in international arena, through sustained and enhanced exports.

(f): The Government provides assistance for rubber plantation development including subsidy for planting, extension, research, assistance for rubber planting, processing and marketing, labour welfare measures, training etc.

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AGRI-EXPORT ZONES 1276. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:


a) the details of existing Agri-Export Zones in the country along with the products included thereunder, product and State/UT-wise;

b) whether the Government has received proposals from the States for setting up of more such zones and inclusion of more products including rubber thereunder;

c) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; and d) the funds allocated to such zones during each of the last three years and the current year

along with their performance during the said period?

ANSWER

r l(u ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) The details of existing 60 Agri Export Zones (AEZs) set up in different parts of the country, product and State/UT-wise are at Annexure I.

(b to d) A peer evaluation of the existing AEZs was carried out in 2005 to assess the performance of AEZs. Some of the important findings of the peer evaluation include i) Lack of ownership by Government Authority and their Agencies, ii) Lack of awareness about the scheme and its conceptual framework among stakeholders including State Government field establishments, iii) Lack of project orientation in the conceptual design of AEZ, iv) Lack of coordination/ monitoring system in AEZs, v) Non materialization of adequate public investment from Central and State Governments, vi) indiscreet proliferation of AEZs etc. On the

basis of the recommendations of the Peer Group in 2005, it was decided not to consider notification of new AEZs unless there were strong compelling reasons.

Accordingly, no proposal for setting up of new AEZ has been agreed to.

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Statement of actual investment and exports from sanctioned 60 Agri Export Zones

ANNEXURE - I

(February, 2013)

S No

State AEZ Project State and Districts Actual Exports (Rs. Cr.)

Actual Investments

(Rs. Cr.) 01 Assam

(1) Fresh & Processed Ginger

Assam (Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, Darrang, Nagaon, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong and North Cachar districts)

2.17 3.15

02 Andhra Pradesh (5)

Mango Pulp & Fresh Veg.

Andhra Pradesh (Chittoor District) 2736.03 91.40

03 Mango and Grapes

Andhra Pradesh (Districts of Ranga Reddy, Medak & parts Mahabob nagar districts)

18.29 57.21

04 Mango Andhra Pradesh (Krishna District) 2.75 17.90

05 Gherkins Andhra Pradesh (Districts of Mahboobnagar, Rangareddy, Karimnagar, Warangal, Medak Ananthapur and Nalgonda)

82.50 20.05

06 Chilli Guntur 51.00 20.32 07 Bihar

(1) Lychee, Vegetables & Honey

Bihar (Muzaffar-pur, Samastipur, Hajipur, Vaishali, East and West Champaran, Bhagalpur, Begulsarai, Khagaria, Sitamarhi, Saran and Gopalganj)

5.87 20.10

08 Gujarat (3)

Mango and Vegetables

Gujarat (Districts of Ahmedabad, Khadia, Anand, Vadodra, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Bharuch and Narmada)

1.65 16.66

09 Value Added Onion

Gujarat (Districts of Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Amreli, Rajkot, Junagadh and Jamnagar Districts)

300.49 13.17

10 Sesame Seeds Amerali, Bhav-nagar, Surendra-nagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar 0.00 0.00

11 Himachal Pradesh (1)

Apples Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Sirmour, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Kinnaur)

0.00 0.00

12. Karnataka (4)

Gherkins Karnataka (Tumkur, Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Hassan, Kolar, Chitradurga, Dharwad and Bagalkot)

1237.05 87.34

13 Rose Onion Karnataka (Bangalore Urban Bangalore (Rural), Kolar

276.00 0.13

14 Flowers Karnataka (Bangalore(Urban) Bangalore(Rural), Kolar, Tumkur, Kodagu and Belgaum

31.74 3.57

15 Vanilla Karnataka (Districts of Dakshin Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Shimoga, Kodagu,Chickamagalur)

0.00 0.00

16 Jammu & Kashmir (2)

Apple Jammu and Kashmir (Districts of Srinagar, Baramula, Anantnag, Kupwara, Badgaum and Pulwama)

124.72 6.71

17 Walnuts Jammu & Kashmir Region- Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, Kupwara and Srinagar) (Jammu Region - Doda, Poonch, Udhampur, Rajouri and Kathua)

552.21 14.14

18 Jharkhand (1)

Vegetables Jharkhand (Ranchi, Hazaribagh and Lohardaga) 0.00 0.00

19 Kerala (2)

Horticulture Products

Kerala (Districts of Thrissur, Kollam, Ernakulam, Kottayaam, Alapp-uzha, Pathanum-thitta, Thiruvantha-puram, Idukki and Palakkod)

2277.79 3.10

20 Medicinal Plant Wayanad, Mallapuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kollam, Pathana-mittha, Thiruva-nanthapuram

0.00 0.00

21 Madhya Pradesh (5)

Potatoes, Onion and Garlic

Madhya Pradesh (Malwa, Ujjain, Indore, Dewas, Dhar, Shajajpur, Ratlam, Neemuch and Mandsaur)

15.99 42.64

S No


Actual Investments

(Rs. Cr.) 22 Seed Spices Madhya Pradesh (Districts of Guna, Mandsaur, Ujjain,

Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur and Neemuch) 38.43 4.55

23 Wheat (Duram) Madhya Pradesh (Three distinct and contiguous zones :- Ujjain Zone comprising of Neemach, Ratlam, Mandsaur and Ujjain

Indore Zone comprising of Indore, Dhar, Shajapur and Dewas Bhopal Division, comprising of Sehore, Vidisha, Raisen, Hoshangabad, Harda, Narsinghpur and Bhopal

21.00 4.71

24 Lentil and Grams Shivpuri, Guna, Vidisha, Raisen, Narsinghpura, Chhindwara

0.00 0.00

25 Oranges Chhindwara.Hoshangabad. Betul 0.00 8.90

26 Maharash tra (8)

Grape and grapewine

Maharashtra (Nasik, Sanghli, Pune, Satara, Ahmednagar and Sholapur)

384.67 110.17

27 Mango (Alphonso)

Maharashtra (Districts of Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Raigarh and Thane)

123.00 36.86

28 Kesar Mango Maharashtra (Districts of Aurangabad, Beed, Jalna, Ahmednagar and Latur)

12.17 3.43

29 Flowers Maharashtra (Pune, Nasik, Kolhapur and Sangli) 35.50 168.00 30 Onions Maharashtra (Districts of Nasik, Ahmednagar, Pune Satara,

Jalgaon and Solapur) 588.00 38.33

31 Pomegranate Districts of Solapur, Sangli, Ahmednagar, Pune Nasik, Latur, Osmanabad.

20.24 1.53

32 Banana Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Buldhana, Wardha, Parbhani, Hindoli, Nanded.

0.04 6.99

33 Oranges Nagpur and Amraoti 2.72 0.01

34 Orissa (1)

Ginger and Turmeric

Orissa (Kandhamal District) 1.76 0.00

35 Punjab (3)

Vegetables Punjab (Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Sangrur, Ropar and Ludhiana)

0.03 35.75

36 Potatoes Punjab (Singhpura Zirakpur (Patiala) Rampura Phul, Muktsar, Ludhiana, Jullunder

2.80 8.46

37 Basmati Rice Punjab (Districts of Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Kapur-thala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Nawanshahar)

1521.00 5.27

38 Rajasthan (2) Coriander Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar & Chittoor 21183.00 346.93 39 Cumin Nagaur, Barmer, Jalore, Pali and Jodhpur 6501.00 118.05 40 Sikkim

(2) Flowers (Orchids) & Cherry Pepper

Sikkim (East Sikkim) 0.00 1.15

41 Ginger Sikkim (North, East, South & West Sikkim) 0.00 0.00

42 Tripura (1)

Organic pineapple Tripura (Kumarghat, Manu, Melaghar, Matabari and Kakraban Blocks

0.00 7.62

43 Tamil Nadu (4) Flower Tamil Nadu (Dharmapuri) 39.40 22.47 44 Flowers Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri District) 44.56 5.50

45 Mangoes Tamil Nadu (Districts of Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Virudhunagar and Tirunelveli)

0.00 0.81

S No


Actual Investments

(Rs. Cr.) 46 CASHEWNUT Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Sivaganga 18.33 0.00

47 Uttar Pradesh (4)

Potatoes Uttar Pradesh (Agra, Hathras, Farrukhabad, Kannoj, Meerut, Baghpat and Aligarh

7.00 0.97

48 Mangoes and Vegetables

Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Unnao, Hardo, Sitapur and barabanki)

0.47 20.89

49 Mangoes Uttar Pradesh (Saharanpur, Muzzfarnagar, Bijnaur, Meerut, Bhagpat and Bulandshahar)

12.49 16.99

50 Basmati Rice Uttar Pradesh (Districts of Bareilly, Shahajahanpur, Pilibhit, Rampur, Badaun, Bijnor, Moradabad, J B Phulenagar, Saharanpur, Mujjafarnagar, Meerut, Bulandshahar, Ghaziabad)

0.00 0.47

51 Uttaranchal (4) Lychee Uttaranchal (Udhamsingh Nagar, Dehradun and Nainital ) 2.45 3.72 52 Flowers Uttaranchal (Districts of Dehradun and Pantnagar) 0.04 10.19 53 Basmati Rice Uttaranchal (Districts of Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital,

Dehradun and Haridwar) 0.00 0.39

54 Medicinal & Aromati Plants

Uttaranchal (Districts of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Dehradun and Nainital).

1.00 0.00

55 West Bengal (6)

Lychee West Bengal (Districts of Murshidabad Malda, 24 Pargana (N) and 24 Pargana(s)

3.30 0.93

56 Potatoes West Bengal (Districts of Hoogly, Burdwan, Midnapore (W) Uday Narayanpur and Howrah)

3.72 0.15

57 Mango W. Bengal (Malda and Murshidabad) 74.00 3.58

58 Vegetables W Bengal (Nadia, Murshidabad) and North 24 Parganas 4.43 0.12 59 Darjeeling Tea West Bengal (Darjeeling) 0.00 0.00

60 Pineapple West Bengal (Darjeeling, Uttar Dinajpur, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri)

0.20 78.69

ACTUAL EXPORTS Rs. 38363.00 Crores ACTUAL INVESTMENTS Rs. 1490.65 Crores

Note: The data of actual exports & investment received from state nodal agencies implementing the AEZS have been compiled cumulatively.

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IMPORT OF BULLETS 1281(H). SHRI HUKUM SINGH:


a) the total quantity and value of bullets imported by Indian shooters during each of the last three years and the current year, country-wise along with the names of such shooters;

b) whether some shooters are allegedly involved in selling these bullets at higher rates in the market;

c) if so, the facts thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; and d) the steps being taken by the Government to check such practice?

ANSWER

e (h ) ( )



(a) The total quantity and value of bullets imported during last three years and the current year, country-wise is Annexed. Importer wise trade data is not disseminated on account of commercial confidentiality.

(b) No such information has come to the Governments notice.

(c) & (d): Question does not arise.

ANNEX-4pages

ITCHS-WISE IMPORT UNDER ITCHS-9306 DURING 2011-12

ITCHS DESCRIPTION COUNTRY UNIT QTY VAL(INR)

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES AUSTRALIA KGS 325 613752

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES AUSTRIA KGS 172 170550

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CYPRUS KGS 9009 5120958

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CZECH REPUBLIC KGS 1742 2873810

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES FINLAND KGS 310 100055

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES GERMANY KGS 2510 7075934

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES IRELAND KGS 90 347635

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES ITALY KGS 23542 11777982

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES SINGAPORE KGS 486 739208

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U K KGS 50 34480

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U S A KGS 3031 2668297

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS BRAZIL KGS 500 744357

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS BULGARIA KGS 600 2745631

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CANADA KGS 60 88492

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CHINA P RP KGS 32 141942

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CYPRUS KGS 2100 1181817

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CZECH REPUBLIC KGS 150 153307

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS FRANCE KGS 300 226222

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS GERMANY KGS 3410 9480470

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS ISRAEL KGS 10 35140

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS ITALY KGS 513 281410

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SOUTH AFRICA KGS 5580 44650530

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SPAIN KGS 5 4077

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SWITZERLAND KGS 100 307325

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS U K KGS 2810 2308273

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS U S A KGS 15 12304

Total 57452 93883958

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF AUSTRALIA NOS 4000 145512

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF BELGIUM NOS 1825000 48614492

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF CHINA P RP NOS 16 12071

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF CYPRUS NOS 88700 1414386

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF FRANCE NOS 600 1169143

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF GERMANY NOS 652260 3407281

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF ITALY NOS 475000 5546144

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF SWITZERLAND NOS 19000 645396

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF TURKEY NOS 10000 141183

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF U K NOS 58200 2543686

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF U S A NOS 1 2565

Total 3132777 63641859



93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES AUSTRALIA KGS 300 354684

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CYPRUS KGS 11210 5976920

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CZECH REPUBLIC KGS 5337 6802828

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES FRANCE KGS 60 11923

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES GERMANY KGS 540 881252

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES ITALY KGS 34844 20383101

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES SERBIA MONTNGRO KGS 1200 3035313

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES TURKEY KGS 145 799901

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U ARAB EMTS KGS 1 6499

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U K KGS 125 375520

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U S A KGS 2651 2446819

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS BRAZIL KGS 1000 1875345

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CHINA P RP KGS 125 847696

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CYPRUS KGS 107 465147

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CZECH REPUBLIC KGS 320 854106

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS FINLAND KGS 800 2613967

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS FRANCE KGS 480 4413000

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS GERMANY KGS 5836 25727683

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS ISRAEL KGS 1490 38664696

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS ITALY KGS 2761 8840968

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS JAPAN KGS 260 3182760

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS RUSSIA KGS 21013 969815051

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SINGAPORE KGS 8 200754

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SOUTH AFRICA KGS 6475 141675478

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SWITZERLAND KGS 112 495756

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS TURKEY KGS 20 25007

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS U K KGS 982 3863624

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS U S A KGS 218 540019

Total 98420 1244635798

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF BRAZIL NOS 15000 293172



93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF FINLAND NOS 100000 3346533



93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF SOUTH AFRICA NOS 14400 40987680

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF SPAIN NOS 79928 4137773

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF SWAZILAND NOS 15000 80775



93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF U S A NOS 2000 995929

Total 14022603 89908590



93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES AUSTRALIA KG 210 332282

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CYPRUS KG 9487 5133225

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CZECH REPUBLIC KG 3716 6397696

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES FINLAND KG 70 358416

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES GERMANY KG 2260 3531510

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES ITALY KG 36572 24579761

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES SERBIA MONTNGRO KG 1557 1802483

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES SLOVENIA KG 180 120127

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES SWITZERLAND KG 90 205028

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U K KG 170 558636

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U S A KG 5001 8627470

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS AUSTRIA KG 360 166190

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CHINA P RP KG 304 399733

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS CYPRUS KG 3415 3001673

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS GERMANY KG 10078 14441432

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS ITALY KG 270 286109

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SPAIN KG 200 216114

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS SWITZERLAND KG 400 272344

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS U S A KG 20 118408

Total 74360 70548637

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF BRAZIL NOS 50000 1344645



93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF CZECH REPUBLIC NOS 80000 3362279

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF DENMARK NOS 17 16084

93063000 OTHER CARTRIDGES AND PARTS THEREOF FINLAND NOS 75400 6508480





Total 9593418 49026459

Note: Figures are provisional and subject to change

IMPORT UNDER ITCHS9306 DURING APRIL 2014

ITC(HS) DESCRIPTION COUNTRY UNIT QTY Value (INR)

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CYPRUS KG 550 323502

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES CZECH REPUBLIC

KG 140 194290

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES ITALY KG 2425 1511014

93062100 SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES U S A KG 100 382064

93062900 SHOTGUN PARTS AND AIR GUN PELLETS GERMANY KG 90 250251

Total 3305 2661121






Total 482100 4792778

Note: Figures are provisional.

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PERFORMANCE OF EXPORT SECTORS

1289(H). SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:


a) whether Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has conducted any performance appraisal of the various export sectors;

b) if so, the details and the findings thereof indicating the under-performing sectors during the recent years;

c) whether labour intensive export sectors have been recorded as the worst performers during the last financial year and if so, the facts thereof; and

d) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to provide fillip to export sectors including sops to exporters based on DGFT study and inclusion of more sectors under Interest Subvention Scheme?

ANSWER

(e ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) & (b) The Government continuously monitors the export performance of different sectors and

need-based corrective measures to boost export are taken from time to time, keeping in

view the financial and overall economic implications. During the year 2012-13, there was

decline in exports of Engineering Goods, Handicraft, Readymade Garments, Electronics

Goods, Textiles, Ores & Minerals, Cotton Raw including waste, Gems & Jewellery,

Plantation, Project goods, etc. in comparison to 2011-12. Under performing sectors in

2013-14 in comparison to 2012-13 were Ores and Minerals, Cotton raw including wastes,

Silk Carpets, Gems and Jewellery, Plantation, Electronic goods and Project goods.

(c) No Madam. Labour intensive sectors like Leather & Manufacture, Sports Goods, Textiles,

Handicrafts, Marine and Carpet have shown increase in exports during 2013-14 over

2012-13.

(d) In order to boost Exports, various measures were taken to increase exports as part of the

Annual Supplement to the Foreign Trade Policy (2009-14) announced on 18.04.2013.

Apart from this Government took a number of other measures, which, inter alia, include

the following:

(i) As part of product diversification and market diversification strategy, 47 new items

were added to Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS) and 122 new items

were added to the Focus Product Scheme (FPS). Government also notified 153 hi-

tech products on 10.7.2013 under Focus Product Scheme making them eligible for

duty scrips at the rate of 2 %.

(ii) Two percent Interest Subvention Scheme, which was available for certain export

sectors viz. Handicrafts, Carpet, Handlooms, SMEs, Readymade Garments, Processed

Agriculture Products and Toys, was widened to include 134 tariff lines of

Engineering Sector w.e.f 1st January, 2013. Government also enhanced the rate of

Interest Subvention under Interest Subvention Scheme from 2% to 3 % with effect

from 1.8.2013.





RUBBER PARKS 1302. SHRI KODIKKUNNIL SURESH:


a) the details of the existing rubber parks in the country and their operational status thereof; b) whether the Government proposes to set up more rubber parks in the country during the

12th plan, particularly in Kerala; c) if so, the details and the locations thereof, State/UT-wise; and d) the progress made in this regard along with the time by which the proposed rubber parks

are likely to be set up?

ANSWER

t b(e ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a): Two rubber parks, namely, M/s Rubber Park India (Pvt.) Ltd. at Irapuram in Ernakulam District, Kerala and Tripura Industrial Rubber Park at Budhjungnagar in West Tripura District, Tripura are currently operational.

(b) to (d): Steps have been initiated to set up a rubber park in Pathanapuram in Kollam district of Kerala under the management of M/s Rubber Park India (Pvt.) Ltd, the existing rubber park in Kerala. Site has been identified at Piravathoor in PathanapuramTaluk and the State Government of Kerala has taken necessary steps to exempt the land from the purview of the Notification relating to Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) and set up the Park at the earliest.

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REVIEW OF EXIM POLICY 1311(H). SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR:


a) whether the Government has reviewed the EXIM policy for extending benefits of export and import of agricultural products to the farmers;

b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; c) whether despite increase in availability of agricultural products in the country, export of

these products is not upto the desired level; d) if so, the reasons therefor; and e) the measures taken by the Government to boost export of agricultural products?

ANSWER

s o(t ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) to (d): Review of EXIM policy is a continuous process undertaken by the Government from time to time. The Government reviews the Foreign Trade Policy in consultation with the administrative Ministries and the Departments concerned and other stake holders, keeping in view the various factors such as availability of goods in the domestic market, production, the price situation and various national and international commitments etc. As a result of such review, export of various agricultural commodities like non-basmati rice, wheat, milk products etc. which were banned earlier were made free for exports. Presently, export of all agricultural commodities [except pulses and edible oils] is free. Government regulates the export of agricultural commodities in such a way that there is no scarcity in the country and it is available to the consumers at reasonable prices and at the same time ensures that the rate should not fall drastically in the domestic market depriving the farmers of remunerative prices. Free export of agricultural commodities will result in higher foreign exchange earnings for the country which will consequently benefit the farmers by giving them higher remunerative price.

(e) The Government had introduced Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojna (VKGUY) to encourage exports of Agricultural products. Incentive in the form of duty credit scrip @5% of FOB value of exports are provided under the scheme. Presently more than 750 items are covered under the scheme.

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COUNTER VEILING DUTY ON SHRIMP

1314. SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be

pleased to state:

a) whether United States has lifted Counter Veiling Duty (CVD) on shrimp; b) if so, the details thereof; and c) the benefits accrued likely to accrue to sea food exporters as a result thereof?

ANSWER

s o(? ) ( )



(a) &(b) The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) on 20th September, 2013 has determined that U.S. industry is neither materially injured nor threatened with imports of frozen warm water shrimp from India and six other countries. As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, no Counter Veiling duty has been imposed imports of frozen warm water shrimp from India. (c) As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, Indian sea food products are likely to remain competitive in the US market. As a result of the same and other measures taken by the Government of India to boost Indias sea food exports there has been a significant growth in Indias seafood exports to US during the year 2013-14 over ar 2012-13. The quantity and value of exports of sea-food products during the last three years is as under:

Indias export of sea-food products to USA (Data source: MPEDA)

2011-12 2012-13 2013 -14 (% growth) Quantity in M T 68354 92447 110880 19.94 Value in ` Crore 2977.53 4026.48 7744.67 92.34

Value in US$ million 637.53 747.45 1286.04 72.06

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BORDER HAATS 1321. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA: SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY:


a) the details of Border Haats presently functional along the Indian border, particularly in the North-Eastern States, location-wise;

b) the details of proposals for establishing such haats which have been sanctioned by the Government during the last three years and the current year locationwise;

c) the expenditure incurred by the Government on such haats along with revenue generated therefrom during the said period;

d) whether the Government has any proposal for establishing more Border Haats in the country;

e) if so, the details and the locations thereof indicating estimated expenditure to be incurred thereon; and

f) the contribution of such haats in boosting economy of the country?

ANSWER

u f(o ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) Two Border Haats in Meghalaya, at Kalaichar in West Garo Hills District and Balat East Khasi Hills district are functional at present.

(b) In addition to the two functional border haats, during the last three years and the current year, Government of India and Government of the Peoples of Republic Bangladesh have approved four more Border Haats at Kamalasagar, Srinagar, Palbasti and Kamalpur in Tripura.

(c) Till date, the total expenditure sanctioned so far on the construction of the Border Haats is Rs 4,67,60,000/- (Rupees four crores, sixty seven lakhs and sixty thousands only). As per the Memorandum of Understanding between The Government of The Republic of India and The Government of The Peoples

Republic of Bangladesh, the commodities sold in the designated Border Haats are exempted from the payment of customs duties.

(d) Yes. (e) The Government of India has shared a list of 22 locations in the State of

Meghalaya with the Government of Bangladesh for their concurrence to establish Border Haats..

(f) The Border Haats aim at promoting the wellbeing of the people dwelling in remote areas across the borders of two countries, by establishing traditional system of marketing the local produce through local markets.

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TRADE RELATION BETWEEN INDIA-USA 1346. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:


a) whether the USA has registered protest at the WTO over India's solar power programme; b) if so, the details of the contentious issues and the reaction of the Government thereto; and c) the details of other trade related issues between USA and India raised at the WTO along

with their impact, if any, on bilateral trade during the last three years?

ANSWER

i (h ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The USA has filed a dispute case (DS456) under the Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSU) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), aggrieved by the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) under phase I (Batch I & II) and Batch I of Phase II Programs under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The USA has raised claims on WTO inconsistency of DCR in these Programs citing violation of WTO Agreements such as National Treatment (NT) Principle of GATT 1994, Agreement on Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) etc. Consultations were held with the USA in March, 2013 and March, 2014 under DSU for the claims raised by USA against DCR in both Batches of Phase I and Batch I of Phase II respectively of JNNSM Programme. Since the Consultations could not result into satisfactory outcome, on the request of the USA, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established the WTO Dispute Panel in

May, 2014. Once the Panel is composed, the panel proceedings shall be finalized by the WTO Secretariat. Government of India is preparing the defence strategy based on WTO principles and jurisprudence.

(c): Other trade related issues between USA and India raised at the WTO are:

(i) Exorbitant countervailing duty (CVD) imposed by the USA on certain hot rolled carbon steel products originating from India (DS436-India as complainant) resulting into significant impact on Indias exports of the said product;

(ii) Certain measures of India related to import prohibition of poultry and poultry products from the country infected with Avian Influenza viral strains (DS430-USA as complainant).

Besides the above issues, both sides have raised certain issues at WTO

SPS/TBT Committee meetings. The Indian side has raised the issue relating to fixing of Minimum Residual Levels (MRLs) on basmati rice. The US side has raised the issues relating to (i) Food Safety and Standards Regulation - Food labelling requirements (ID 298); (ii) Toys and Toy Products (Compulsory Registration) Order (ID 309); (iii) E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2010 (ID 310); (iv) Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (ID 367); (v) Proposed Amendment to 2008 Hazardous Waste Law (ID 373).

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PERFORMANCE OF STATE TRADING CORPORATION

1355. SHRI ANTO ANTONY: Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be

pleased to state:

a) the performance of State Trading Corporation indicating the profits earned and losses incurred by it during each of the last three years;

b) whether some irregularities or fraudulent activities have been noticed reported in the corporation during the said period, causing financial losses therein;

c) if so, details thereof indicating the details of the inquiry ordered in this regard and the outcome thereof; and

d) the measures taken by the Government to recover the losses, to improve the performance of the corporation and prevent recurrence of such incidents?

ANSWER

a e(t ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) The performance of STC during each of the last three years is given below: Rs. In crore

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Turnover 30444 18698 15374 Profit After Tax 16.5 18 -492

The loss of Rs. 492 crore reported by the Company for 2013-14 was due to provisions and write offs.

(b) (c) Madam, certain instances of irregularities were noticed in transactions of earlier years in STC Ltd, which relates to import of pulses, bullion, raw copper, agro commodities, etc. On the basis of preliminary enquiries conducted, departmental proceedings for major penalty were initiated against delinquent officials of STC and some officials have been charge-sheeted. A few matters are also under investigation by the CBI.

(d) Various actions including legal/ arbitration proceedings are on against associates for recoveries. STC has been reviewing and revising its trade guidelines from time to time to prevent re-occurrence. A Risk Management Framework has been put in place by STC to objectively assess risks involved in each trade proposal.

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EXPORT/IMPORT OF MEAT 1359(H). SHRI HUKUM SINGH:


a) the quantity and value of meat and meat products exported and imported during each of the last three years and the current year, country-wise;

b) the registered meat exporters/ companies in the country, State/UT-wise; c) the financial assistance or subsidy provided to the registered meat exporters by the

Government during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UTwise; d) the other facilities/incentives provided by the Government to boost export of meat; and e) the mechanism/policy available with the Government to monitor export of meat and to

ensure compliance of the prescribed norms for the purpose?

ANSWER

f (a ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) The quantity and value of meat and meat products exported and imported during each of the last three years, country-wise (top 5 destinations) are given below. Data for current year is not available.

Export: Qty in MT/ Value in Rs. Crore

Country 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value

VIETNAM SOC REP 524490 10976.18 330538 5129.19 273515 4051.77 THAILAND 174079 1790.42 87208 1448.35 30197 443.80 MALAYSIA 121741 2356.42 115222 1943.71 99701 1404.13 EGYPT A RP 107826 2033.33 71238 1257.20 70175 1143.20 SAUDI ARAB 80433 1691.79 73795 1301.22 70745 1079.45 Others 464576 8314.88 446549 6770.58 454341 5891.77 Total 1473145 27163.02 1124550 17850.25 998674 14014.12 Source: DGCI&S

Import: Qty in MT/ Value in Rs. Crore

Country 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value

SRI LANKA DSR 550 8.53 412 8.84 989 10.46 BELGIUM 122 4.31 108 4.01 42 1.29 NETHERLAND 120 3.81 85 3.79 265 5.59 ITALY 76 3.90 53 3.10 40 1.31 SPAIN 47 1.76 63 2.43 58 1.99 Others 99 3.94 88 6.40 115 1.79 Total 1014 26.25 809 28.57 1509 22.43 Source: DGCI&S

(b) APEDA approved registered meat abattoirs and Meat Processing Plants, state-wise are given below:

State Nos. of abattoirs-cum-meat processing plants /standalone abattoirs

Nos. of Meat Processing Plants

Andhra Pradesh 3 1 Maharashtra 9 6 U.P. 33 26 Punjab 4 - Haryana 1 1 Kerala 1 - Nagaland 1 - Chennai 1 1 New Delhi - 1 Karnataka - 1 Rajasthan - 1 West Bengal - 1

(c) APEDA, an autonomous body under the Department of Commerce has extended the following financial assistance to the registered meat exporters during the last three years:

(Rs. in crores) 2011-12

2012-13 2013-14

20.48 18.86 14.61

The financial assistance or subsidy provided to the registered meat exporters are not maintained state-wise and the current year data is not available.

(d) The Government has taken following steps to promote the export of scheduled products including meat:-

(i) APEDA has provided assistance to its registered exporters under the

following Financial Assistance Schemes in the XII Five Year Plan:

(i) Scheme for Quality Development (ii) Scheme for Market Development (iii) Scheme for Infrastructure Development (iv) Scheme for Transport Assistance (v) Scheme for Research and Development

(ii) APEDA acts as facilitating body for helping exporters to overcome various

trade related issues, particularly exports. (iii) APEDA regularly disseminates information of various trade related aspects

to the exporters. (iv) Participation in international trade fairs to promote Indian meat products.

(e) As per the Foreign Trade Policy of Government of India each consignment is

compulsorily required to be accompanied by a certificate from the competent authority

certifying that meat has been derived from Buffaloes unfit for milching and breeding. It

is also mandatory for the Indian exporters to subject meat and meat products to anti-

mortem and post-mortem examination. Further, meat exporters are required to furnish a

Certificate to the Customs that the item has been sourced from APEDA registered

abattoirs or APEDA registered meat processing plants which source raw material from

APEDA registered abattoir/integrated abattoir.

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TRADE DEFICIT BETWEEN INDIA-CHINA

1369. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be

pleased to state:

a) whether external trade deficit between India and China is in favour of China; b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; c) the difference in value of import and export between India and China during 2013-14; d) whether this difference is likely to come down during 2014-15; and e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

d (n ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) : Yes, Madam, the external trade deficit between India and China is in favour of

China.

(b): The major factors leading to such trade deficit can be found in Chinas

Manufacturing sector which is relatively stronger than that of India. Chinese export to

India relies strongly on manufactured items which cater to the demand of fast expanding

sectors like telecom and power in India along with other low priced products. Subsides

provided by Chinese Government to their manufacturing sectors contribute towards the

low input costs of Chinese manufactured products. Indias exports to China are

comprised of mainly raw materials and low value added intermediate products. The

limited market access afforded to Indian products in China is also a contributing factor

to the growing trade deficit. Indian IT services exports also face barriers in China and

are therefore unable to compensate for the deficit on account of our merchandise trade

with China.

(c): Indias bilateral trade with China, during 2013-14, was comprised of imports from China of US$ 51.05 billion and exports from India of US$ 14.83 billion, resulting in a trade

balance of US$ 36.22 billion in favour of China.

(d) : Indias trade deficit with China is expected to reduce during 2014-15 to some

extent due to steps being taken to restrict the same.

(e): With a view to reducing trade deficit with China, efforts are being made to

diversify the export basket with emphasis on manufactured goods. The Government is

also pursuing issues of market access for products with strong export potential, to tackle

non-tariff barriers in the Chinese market at different fora, including at the level of

Ministerial meeting of the India-China Joint Group on Economic Relations, Trade

Science and Technology (JEG). In 2013, three MoUs were signed on products such as

bovine meat, fishery products, pharma and an agreement was signed on feed and feed

ingredients. Indian exporters are encouraged to participate in major trade fairs in China

to show-case Indian products in the Chinese market and increase engagement with

Chinese importers. Business to Business relations are encouraged through schemes

such as Market Access Initiative (MAI)/Market Development Assistance (MDA).

The adverse trade balance is being addressed through augmentation of exports

from India to China as well as by encouraging Chinas investing towards building

manufacturing capacities in India, through investment in Indias industrial parks, NIMZs,

SEZs etc. During the recent visit to China in June, 2014, an MoU on cooperation in

Industrial parks has been signed between the two countries which is aimed at attracting

Chinese investments in India and provides an enabling framework for Chinese

companies to invest in industrial parks and zones. These measures are expected to

boost exports and reduce trade deficit to some extent.

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(a) : Yes, Madam, the external trade deficit between India and China is in favour of

China.

(b): The major factors leading to such trade deficit can be found in Chinas

Manufacturing sector which is relatively stronger than that of India. Chinese export to

India relies strongly on manufactured items which cater to the demand of fast expanding

sectors like telecom and power in India along with other low priced products. Subsides

provided by Chinese Government to their manufacturing sectors contribute towards the

low input costs of Chinese manufactured products. Indias exports to China are

comprised of mainly raw materials and low value added intermediate products. The

limited market access afforded to Indian products in China is also a contributing factor

to the growing trade deficit. Indian IT services exports also face barriers in China and

are therefore unable to compensate for the deficit on account of our merchandise trade

with China.

(c): Indias bilateral trade with China, during 2013-14, was comprised of imports from China of US$ 51.05 billion and exports from India of US$ 14.83 billion, resulting in a trade

balance of US$ 36.22 billion in favour of China.

(d) : Indias trade deficit with China is expected to reduce during 2014-15 to some

extent due to steps being taken to restrict the same.

(e): With a view to reducing trade deficit with China, efforts are being made to

diversify the export basket with emphasis on manufactured goods. The Government is

also pursuing issues of market access for products with strong export potential, to tackle

non-tariff barriers in the Chinese market at different fora, including at the level of

Ministerial meeting of the India-China Joint Group on Economic Relations, Trade

Science and Technology (JEG). In 2013, three MoUs were signed on products such as

bovine meat, fishery products, pharma and an agreement was signed on feed and feed

ingredients. Indian exporters are encouraged to participate in major trade fairs in China

to show-case Indian products in the Chinese market and increase engagement with

Chinese importers. Business to Business relations are encouraged through schemes

such as Market Access Initiative (MAI)/Market Development Assistance (MDA).

The adverse trade balance is being addressed through augmentation of exports

from India to China as well as by encouraging Chinas investing towards building

manufacturing capacities in India, through investment in Indias industrial parks, NIMZs,

SEZs etc. During the recent visit to China in June, 2014, an MoU on cooperation in

Industrial parks has been signed between the two countries which is aimed at attracting

Chinese investments in India and provides an enabling framework for Chinese

companies to invest in industrial parks and zones. These measures are expected to

boost exports and reduce trade deficit to some extent.

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EXPORT INCENTIVES UNDER FOCUS MARKET SCHEME

1373. SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:


a) whether there are restrictions on outbound shipments on some products including cotton, cotton yarn, onion and iron ore, as a result denying the exporters the benefits of incentives under Focus Market Scheme;

b) if so, the details along with the present status thereof; and c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

n n(e ) ( )



(a) to (c): Yes Sir. Export of certain commodities is prohibited/restricted under the Foreign Trade Policy. These include all wild animals, wood and semi-finished wood products, pulses (with a few exemptions), edible oils (with a few exemptions), plants and plant portions covered under the CITES list & Wildlife (Protection) Act, fodder, certain type of fertilizers, certain types of chemicals, wood pulps etc. and items covered under Special Chemicals, Organism, Materials, Equipment & Technologies (SCOMET). Apart from the above, temporary restrictions are put from time to time keeping in mind the requirement and availability of various commodities in the country. Accordingly, certain restrictions have been placed on some commodities which inter-alia include the following: (i) Export of cotton and cotton yarn is freely permitted subject to registration of

contracts with DGFT. (ii) In view of the rising prices of onion in the domestic market, Government has

recently imposed Minimum Export Price on outbound shipments. (iii) Export of Iron ore (a) having Fe content of 64% and above (b) Iron ore

concentrates prepared by benefication and/or concentration of low grade ore

containing 40% or less of Iron produced by KIOCL (c) Iron ore pellets manufactured by KIOCL, is canalized through MMTC in case of item (a) and KIOCL in case of items (b) and (c).

The incentives under the Focus Market scheme are not available on exports of cotton, cotton yarn and iron ore since these fall under the ineligible export category.

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COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN NORTH EAST 1391. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:


a) whether the Government proposes to increase the trading and commercial activities in and around the border towns of North East States including Moreh (Manipur) and convert it into a Free Trade Zone; and

b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

e r(i ) ( ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY


(a) With a view to provide adequate infrastructure for cross border movement of persons, vehicles and goods which will facilitate trade and commercial activities, Government has decided in-principle to set up 13 Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) including an ICP at Moreh on India-Myanmar border.

(b) Besides the ICPs, which will facilitate formal trade, Government also has the concept of setting up of Border Haats in North Eastern States in consultation with concerned countries to allow limited exchange of local goods without import/export tax.

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