Export Data

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 268
TO BE ANSWERED ON 25TH JULY, 2014
MOST FAVOURED NATION STATUS
*268. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:
DR. SHASHI THAROOR:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( hV A =tM j ) be
pleased to state:
a) the volume of trade between India and Pakistan during each of the last three years and
the current year, item-wise;
b) whether Pakistan has imposed restrictions/conditions on trade of certain items and
also grant of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India, if so, the details thereof
and the follow-up action taken by India thereon;
c) the present status on this issue; and
d) the benefits likely to accrue to both the countries as a result of granting MFN status to
each other?
ANSWER
) ( )
s =tM r (n
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
a) to d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO.268 FOR ANSWER ON 25TH JULY, 2014 REGARDING
MOST FAVOURED NATION STATUS
(a)
The volume of trade between India and Pakistan during last four years are
given below:
(In US$ million)
Year
Export
Import
Total Trade
2010-11
2039.53
332.51
2372.05
2011-12
1541.56
397.66
1939.21
2012-13
2064.79
541.87
2606.66
2013-14
2294.36
426.88
2721.25
Source: Export Import Data Bank of D/o Commerce
Item-wise details of exports to and imports from Pakistan are available on D/o
Commerce website : http://commerce.gov.in/Trade Statistics/ Export Import Data
Bank.
(b)
&(c) India had granted MFN status to Pakistan in 1996. Pakistan is yet to
accord MFN status to India. During the 7th round of talks on Commercial and
Economic Cooperation between Commerce Secretaries of India and Pakistan held in
Islamabad on September 20-21, 2012 it was agreed, inter-alia that Pakistan would
transition fully to MFN (non-discriminatory) status for India by December, 2012.
Pakistan, however, did not adhere to the timelines.
The Commerce Ministers of India and Pakistan met on 18th January 2014 on the
sidelines of the 5th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave held at New Delhi. Both
Ministers reaffirmed the commitment of their Governments to expeditiously establish
normal trading relations and in this context Pakistan to provide Non-Discriminatory
Market Access (NDMA)to India.
Pakistan has moved from Positive List regime to a Negative List regime comprising
of 1209 tariff lines of import of goods not allowed from India. Both countries have
Preferential Trading arrangement under South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA)
Agreement. Benefits under the SAFTA process are partially blocked by Pakistan
through adoption of Negative List. It has been mentioned in the Notification dated
20.3.2012 issued by Pakistan that only 137 items would be allowed to be exported
by India to Pakistan through land route of Attari/Wagha border, which is highly
restrictive. Connectivity to Afghanistan is also restricted by Pakistan and therefore
reciprocated by India.
In the recent meeting between Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan on 27th May
2014, it was stated that the two countries could move immediately towards full trade
normalization on the basis of the September 2012 roadmap worked out between the
Commerce Secretaries of both countries. It has been reported that both Foreign
Secretaries will meet in Islamabad on 25th August, 2014 to progress further in our
bilateral talks.
(d)
At present trade between India and Pakistan takes place through UAE and
Singapore to the tune of $ 3 billion as reported. If MFN status is granted by Pakistan
to India, it will open up unhindered direct trade between the two countries. Trade
would then take place bilaterally at significantly lower cost. It will also restore
Pakistans international commitment under WTO of reciprocity of MFN status. India
will gain considerably by restoration of direct trade connectivity with Pakistan which
is estimated to raise our exports quite substantially. Experts believe total bilateral
trade can rise to the level of $ 10-12 billion in the years to come.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2345
EXPORT SHARE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
2345. SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA:
pleased to state:
a) whether India's share in export of agricultural products is not significant due to lack of
advanced technology in agriculture sector;
b) if so, the facts thereof;
c) whether the Government is making any effort to conduct adequate research and
studies to improve export share of agricultural products; and
d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
d =tM (u
) ( )
(a & b) No, Madam. According to UNCOMTRADE data, the share of India in

global agricultural trade was 2.09% during 2012 which cannot be termed as
insignificant especially in view of the fact that India is the second most
populous country in the world with very high domestic consumption level.
(c & d) Under the Quality Development component of the XII Five Year Plan
Scheme of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA), APEDA undertakes activities to create awareness
about quality amongst the exporters and to encourage the food processing
industry in adopting systems such as ISO, HACCP, GAP, etc. Monitoring
plans for residues and contaminants in various products helps in creating
higher market acceptance in developed countries. A system of recognizing
and strengthening of laboratories is critical to support pre-shipment testing
of export produce. Capacity building through training, seminars/workshops,
etc., for upgrading skills of the manpower in the supply chain is also carried
out under this component. Applied research & development is supported on
the specific need of particular export segment.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
EXPORT TARGET FOR TEXTILE
PRODUCTS
2349. SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:
pleased to state:
a) whether the Government has raised the export target for textile products for 2014-15
under the new Foreign Trade Policy;
b) if so, the details thereof along with initial target for 2014-15 in this regard; and
c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to achieve the target?
ANSWER
s =tM f (t ) ( )
(a)&(b) Ministry of Textiles has fixed an export target of USD 45 billion for
textile products for the year 2014-15, in consultation with the Industry.
The target has not been revised.
(c)
Exports of textile products are supported through different schemes under

Foreign Trade Policy e.g. Focus Market Scheme, Market Linked Focus
Product Scheme, Focus Product Scheme and Duty Drawback Scheme.
Exporters of textile products can also avail duty free import of capital Goods
under EPCG and raw material under Advance Authorisation Scheme. Benefit
of interest subvention at the rate of 2%, available for certain products of
textile, was enhanced to 3% with effect from 1.8.2013 under Interest
Subvention Scheme.
To encourage exports of readymade garments it has been announced in
Union Budget 2014-15 to increase the duty free entitlement for import of
trimmings, embellishments and other specified items from 3% to 5% of the
value of exports.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
IMPORT OF TEXTILES
2359. SHRI P. KUMAR:
pleased to state:
a) whether the Government has asked the European Union to do away with restrictions
on import of textiles;
b) if so, the details thereof along with the response of European Union thereto;
c) whether the Government proposes to provide export incentives to textile companies
exporting to European Union countries; and
d) if so, the details thereof ?
ANSWER
d =tM e(p
) ( )
a) & b) No Madam.
(c) & (d) The Government assesses export performance on a regular basis and takes need
based corrective measure(s) to boost exports within the available resources. Recently,
the following measures have been taken by the Government to boost the export of
textile items to European Union (EU):
i.
Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS) benefit for export of Chapter 61 &
62 items to EU has been extended for the exports w.e.f. 01.04.2014. Incentive is
granted in the form of duty credit scrips @2% of FOB value of export under the
scheme.
ii.
9 items (at 4 digit level) [which cover approx.. 420 tariff line] under Textile
category have been added for additional MLFPS benefit @2% for export to
European Union from 1.3.14 to 31.08.2014.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
PROMOTION OF AGRO-PROCESSING SEZS
2388. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:
pleased to state:
a) whether the Government promotes agro-processing Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
for value addition to domestic agriculture produce, dairy and poultry processing;
b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
c) whether there is any proposal to allow domestic sale from agro-processing SEZs to
domestic tariff areas without charging any custom duty on processing of raw materials
procured from within the country;
d) if so, the details thereof; and
e) if not, the steps taken by the Government to make domestic agriculture produce units
competitive in the free trade era?
ANSWER
) ( )
t =tM e(u
(a) & (b):
Since Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act and Rules were notified in
February, 2006, formal approvals have been granted for setting up of 11 SEZs for Agro and
Food Processing, out of which, 9 SEZs have been notified. A total of 4 SEZs are exporting.
The total physical exports from these SEZs in 2013-14, have been to the tune of Rs. 881
crore. In order to encourage agro-based industries in SEZs, a new sector, namely, Agro-based
Food Processing sector has been introduced vide G.S.R. 540(E) dated 12.08.2013.
The Units engaged in the manufacture of agro and food products are mainly exporting
products such as black pepper, ground red pepper, white pepper, betelnut cut, organic
soyabeans, chilli powder, yellow split peas, chana dal, masoor dal, turmeric powder, organic
onion, vegetable frozen foods, honey, organic cardamom powder, sandalwood powder,
frozen sea food, organic cardamom powder and tea, etc. Fiscal concessions and duty benefits
are extended to SEZ Developers as well as units as per the provisions of SEZ Act, 2005 and
Rules made thereunder.
(c):
No Madam.
(d) & (e): Not applicable in view of (c) above.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
MARKETING OF ORGANIC PRODUCE/
PRODUCTS
2393. SHRI PREM DAS RAI:
pleased to state:
a) the quantum and value of the organic products including forest and agricultural forest
products exported during each of the last three years and the current year, countrywise;
b) the present regulatory framework with respect to organic farming including role of
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
in promoting export of organic products along with the activities carried out by it in
this regard during the said period;
c) whether the Government provides any subsidies/incentives for marketing of organic
products and if so, the details thereof indicating channels/platforms available to
farmers for the purpose;
d) the total expenditure incurred by APEDA on the promotion of organic products
during the said period, State/UTwise; and
e) whether the Government proposes to devolve/delegate regulatory responsibilities to
States in this regard and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
) ( )
r =tM l (b
(a)
The Country wise export of organic products for the year 2011-12 to 201314 is annexed.
(b)
The Organic Agricultural Produce Grading and Marking Rules, 2009 have
been notified under the provisions of the Agricultural Produce (Grading &
Marking) Act, 1937. The Rules provide for grading and marking of organic
agricultural produce included in the Schedule of the Act. The grading and
marking is voluntary for domestic trade.
As far as export of organic food products is concerned, the same is looked
after by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA), an Autonomous Body under the administrative control
of the Department of Commerce. Such exports are required to comply with
the provision of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
The aims of NPOP include policies for development and certification of

organic products, national standards for organic products, accreditation of
certification bodies, and certification of organic products in conformity to
the national standards and encourage the development of organic cultivation
and processing.
(c & d)No specific subsidies/incentives are provided specifically for the marketing
of organic products. However, APEDA provides financial assistance under
Agriculture Export Promotion Plan Scheme of APEDA under its
components of Infrastructure, Quality development and market
development. The exporters of organic products too can avail financial
assistance under the above components of this Plan Scheme of APEDA.
(e)
No such proposal is under consideration of the Department of Commerce.

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Annexure
EXPORT DETAILS OF ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTS FROM INDIA DURING THE LAST THREE
YEARS
S.N
O.
Country
Name
AUSTRALIA
BANGLADESH
BRAZIL
CANADA
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
Volume
(MT)
Value
(in Crores
Rs)
Volume
(MT)
Value
(in Crores
Rs)
Volume
(MT)
Value
(in Crores
Rs)
Export
Qty
Export
Value
Export
Qty
Export
Value
Export
Qty
Export
Value
749.95
14.58
468.26
6.60
349.14
5.15
0.00
0.00
805.48
23.56
330.75
4.60
0.00
38545.57
0.00
182.41
0.50
0.02
0.02
0.00
33645.80
146.05
19848.91
66.66
CHILE
6.75
0.14
5.00
0.16
0.26
0.01
CHINA
76.35
1.57
4.42
0.14
327.59
5.13
CROATIA
46.50
0.31
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
EGYPT
0.00
12.00
0.00
0.31
0.00
0.00
144
0.59
7.00
0.17
1.5
0.07
56946.72
553.85
82835.37
678.51
51138.86
505.29
19.57
0.38
50.14
0.50
0.36
0.02
0.00
38.00
0.00
1.21
40.00
0.10
299.73
2.85
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
312.93
3.72
610.07
2.34
871.48
2.57
10.00
0.42
11
EUROPEAN
UNION
HONG KONG
12
INDONESIA
13
IRAN
14
ISRAEL
15
JAMAICA
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16
JAPAN
309.07
16.12
199.22
11.11
232.77
8.79
17
KENYA
1.02
0.02
4.40
0.11
10.06
0.17
14.4
0.08
14.62
0.10
50.7
0.28
143.48
2.33
332.11
1.90
8.05
0.36
10
18
19
KOREA DEM.
REP.
KOREA
REPUBLIC
S.N
O.
Country
Name
20
KUWAIT
21
22
LAO
PD.DEM.REP.
LEBANON
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
Volume
(MT)
Value
(in Crores
Rs)
Volume
(MT)
Value
(in Crores
Rs)
Volume
(MT)
Value
(in Crores
Rs)
Export
Qty
Export
Value
Export
Qty
Export
Value
Export
Qty
Export
Value
18.00
0.19
66.00
0.48
12
0.09
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.4
0.08
0.00
0.91
0.00
40
0.13
23
0.00
43.44
0.00
MALAYSIA
560.06
6.62
42.87
0.74
24
MAURITIUS
40.00
0.21
20.00
0.09
1.14
0.06
25
NEPAL
12.00
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
26
NEWZEALAND
599.79
4.23
409.68
2.57
499.00
2.97
27
NICARAGUA
0.03
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
28
NORWAY
4.11
0.28
0.00
0.00
0.03
0.03
29
NIGERIA
0.00
0.10
0.00
30
0.00
1.88
0.00
PHILIPPINES
0.00
110.11
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
31
RUSSIA
0.18
0.44
0.18
0.03
25.97
0.63
32
SAUDI ARABIA
0.34
0.07
20.00
0.15
0.00
0.00
33
SEYCHELLES
1.50
0.26
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
34
SINGAPORE
73.02
0.97
65.42
0.74
178.65
0.62
35
SOUTH AFRICA
11.44
0.74
20.92
1.14
46.54
0.46
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
SRI LANKA
78.51
2.45
4306.56
47.84
34.45
36.10
171.31
74942.72
1.50
0.00
33.89
0.5
0.29
0.48
4.26
498.83
0.19
0.00
68.10
3455.27
27.65
140.89
60.70
1728.46
34292.35
300.00
2.04
27.57
0.39
1.11
1.09
10.60
228.72
0.00
0.98
36.10
2161.51
31.50
329.80
166.17
167.00
37630.23
0.00
420
1.12
21.04
0.66
3.77
3.39
2.02
197.94
0.00
1.05
45
ZAMBIA
0.00
0.00
18.90
0.11
0.00
0.00
SWITZERLAND
TAIWAN
THAILAND
TURKEY
U.A.E.
U.S.A.
UGANDA
VIETNAM
Total
177765.25
1328.61
160276.95
1155.81
115417.20
839.34
Source: APEDA/Data Provided by the accredited Certification Bodies under NPOP on TraceNet
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
PROBLEMS FACED BY TEA GROWERS
2397. SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN:
pleased to state:
a) the details of small tea growers in the country, area of land cultivated and annual
production during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
b) whether the Government has taken note that due to non purchasing of green tea leaves by
the big size tea producers from small tea growers, lakhs of tonnes of green leaves had to
be destroyed by small tea growers in North Eastern Region;
c) if so, the details thereof; and
d) the steps taken by the Government to protect the small tea growers from such unexpected
problems faced by them?
ANSWER
h =tM l (u
) ( )
(a):
Based on feedback received in course of the baseline survey being conducted by the
Tea Board for enumeration of small tea growers in the country, the number of small tea
growers in the country is estimated to be around 2 lakhs. The estimated area under
cultivation by small tea growers is 1,60,000 hectares approximately. The estimated number
of growers, area under cultivation and production by small tea growers in the major tea
growing states is as under:
State
Assam
West
Bengal
Tamil
Nadu
Kerala
Other
States
All India
Estimated
No. of
Growers
100000
Estimated
Area under
cultivation
75000
Production in Million Kgs.

2011-12
165.02
2012-13
189.62
2013-14
196.45
2014-15
(provisional)
April-May-2014
20.94
35000
36000
76.49
92.63
97.47
10.86
50000
40000
46.22
55.43
54.56
8.81
10000
5000
17.49
20.56
19.82
3.80
5000
4000
4.23
5.78
7.47
1.10
200000
160000
309.45
364.02
375.78
45.51
(b)&(c): No report has been received from any part of the country regarding forced
destruction of green leaf by small tea growers due to refusal by big-size tea producers to
purchase green leaves.
(d): Government has set up a separate Directorate with effect from April 1, 2013 to look
after the developmental needs of small growers. Growers are encouraged to form
collectives in order to sell their produce (green tea leaves) to the processing factories. A
price sharing formula has been notified for ensuring equitable sharing of sale proceeds
between factories and growers. Growers are also encouraged to set up their own micro or
mini tea factories either individually or collectively for which capital subsidy is available.
Subsidy is also provided by the Government to small growers at enhanced rates for new
planting, purchase of field inputs, irrigation infrastructure and purchase of transport
vehicles for transporting green leaf to the factory. Three big factories have already been set
up in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal by the collective groups of small tea growers.
*****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
EXPORT/IMPORT OF FRUITS
2398. SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:
pleased to state:
a) the quantum and value of fruits specially apples exported and imported in the country
during each of the last three years and the current year, country and variety-wise;
b) whether the Government has taken note that Indian fruit markets are flooded with
imported apples;
c) if so, the details thereof along with the terms and conditions laid down for their
import;
d) whether the Government has any mechanism to ensure that imported fruits, specially
apples are fit for human consumption and free from any worms or pesticides and if
so, the details thereof; and
e) the impact of import of fruits on domestic fruit growers specially apple growers
along with the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
e =tM (l ) ( )
(a)
The details of overall fruits exported from India during the last three years
along with details of apples exported are given below :
Quantity in MT, Value in US$ Million
2011-12
Total fruits
Of this : Apples
2012-13
2013-14
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
448305
30067
375
19
497595
23806
463
9
481176
36098
552
14
Source: APEDA
The top destinations for export of fruits are UAE, The Netherlands, United
Kingdom, Bangladesh, Russia & Saudi Arabia
The data for import of apples into India during the last three years is as
under:
Quantity in MT, value in $ M
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Quantity
188072
Value
197
Quantity
202279
Value
214
Quantity
175356
Value
201
Source: APEDA
Apples are imported primarily from countries like USA, China, Chile and
New Zealand. Variety-wise export/import details are not maintained by
DGCI&S.
(b to d) As per DGCI&S data, the import of apples has fallen from USD214
million in 2012-13 to USD 201 million in 2013-14. Import of any food
item into India are required to comply with the provision of the Act,
Rules, Regulations and guidelines of the Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI) and that of the National Plant Protection
Organization (NPPO) of the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation.
(e)
Import and export of any agri commodity is dependent upon demand and
supply situation and Government reviews the situation from time to time
to ensure that domestic industry is not adversely affected through surge in
imports. Currently, import of apples is done at the tariff rate of 50%
which is the highest permissible tariff rate applicable to apples.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
EXPORT/IMPORT OF POTATO
2405(H). SHRI RAVINDER KUSHAWAHA:
pleased to state:
a) the quantum and value of potato exported and imported during each of the last three
years and the current year, country-wise;
b) whether there is a decline in export of potato during the said period and if so, the
reasons therefor;
c) whether the Government proposes to impose any restriction/ban on its export in view
of its rising price in the domestic market; and
ANSWER
) ( )
d =tM t (v
(a)
The quantum and value of potato exported during the last three years, country-wise
are given below. Data for current year is not available.
Qty in MT/ Value in Rs. Crore
NEPAL
SRI LANKA
RUSSIA
KUWAIT
MAURITIUS
Others
Total
2013-14
Qty
148513.21
25028.49
9826.07
6228.60
6160.00
26903.82
222660.19
Value
105.65
50.81
18.22
13.27
14.80
51.93
254.68
2012-13
Qty
137157.50
12533.38
916.00
145.70
2492.26
11784.98
165029.82
Value
13.71
1.25
2.07
0.12
0.24
134.64
152.03
2011-12
Qty
133752.37
33339.48
7264.59
1.47
3794.28
20602.48
198754.67
Value
65.01
39.93
10.48
0.0004
6.05
17.96
139.47
Source: DGCI&S
There has been no import of potato during these years including current year.
(b)
No, Madam. There has been no decline in export of potatoes in rupee terms. While
there was an export of Rs.139.47 crores in 2011-12, in 2012-13 there was an export of
Rs.152.03 crores. In 2013-14, there was an export of Rs.254.68 crore of potatoes.
(c )&(d)
With a view to check the rising prices and augment domestic supplies of
potatoes, the Government has already notified Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 450
PMT FOB since 26th June, 2014
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
EXPORT OF PROCESSED/VALUE ADDED
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
2430. SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:
pleased to state:
a) the total processed/value added agricultural products exported and the foreign
exchange earned therefrom during each of the last three years and the current year,
country-wise;
b) whether there has been a decline in the export of such products during the said period;
c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to reduce wastage of perishable
products in the country and to boost the export of processed/value added agricultural
products and control the prices of such products in the domestic market?
ANSWER
=tM t (r ) ( )
(a)
The total processed/value added agricultural products exported and the

foreign exchange equivalent earned therefrom as per Directorate General of
Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) classification during last
three years and country wise (top 5 destinations) are as under:
Value Rs. in crore
Country
USA
SAUDI ARAB
NETHERLAND
UK
RUSSIA
OTHERS
Total
2011-12
Value
548.69
343.84
294.65
247.64
178.34
1717.07
3330.23
Country
USA
SAUDI ARAB
UK
NETHERLAND
RUSSIA
OTHERS
Total
2012-13
Value
529.08
341.94
290.32
268.44
205.51
2053.97
3689.26
Country
USA
SAUDI ARAB
NETHERLAND
UK
RUSSIA
OTHERS
Total
2013-14
Value
537.44
480.58
398.19
363.93
293.26
2554.58
4627.99
Source: DGCI&S
The data for current year is not available.
(b & c)There has been a consistent increase in exports during the said period, in
rupee terms.
(d)
The Government has, vide notification no. 31(RE-2012) dated 04th February,
2013, decided to allow the export of 14 commodities/product groups of
processed/value added agricultural products like cereal flours/meals,
preparation of cereals etc., milk products like casein and caseinetes, butter,
cheese, curds etc., value added products of onion, and peanut butter even in
the event of possible restriction/ ban on the export of its basic farm produce
in future. The export of above mentioned processed/value added agricultural
products constitute a miniscule portion of overall exports of agriculture
commodities, and would therefore have no impact on their prices in the
domestic market.
It is expected that the adoption of above policy would stimulate much
required investments in the processing sector and cold chain infrastructure in
the country which would ultimately result in reduction of wastage of
perishable products. The Government is taking steps to encourage exports
of agro products, including processed food products through measures and
incentives under Plan schemes of the Commodity Boards and Export
Promotion Councils. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority (APEDA) and the Marine Products Export
Development Authority (MPEDA) under the administrative control of the
Department of Commerce are also implementing various schemes to extend
financial assistance to the eligible exporters registered with it to boost the
overall agri/marine product exports. Besides these measures, the Ministry of
Commerce & Industry has put in place various schemes namely Market
Development Assistance (MDA), Market Assistance Initiative (MAI),
Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied
Activities (ASIDE), Vishesh Krishi and Gram Upaj Yojana, Focus Product
Scheme, Focus Market Scheme, Town of Export Excellence, etc. to provide
assistance to encourage exports in general. Trade delegations are also
mounted to penetrate foreign markets and Buyer Seller Meets are organized
to assist the potential exports.
*******
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
EXPORT/IMPORT OF RAW MATERIAL FOR
INDUSTRY
2452(H). SHRIMATI RANJEET RANJAN:
SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( hV A =tM j ) be pleased
to state:
a) whether the supply of raw material for some industries is being done through import in
the country;
b) if so, the details thereof indicating the names of such raw materials and minerals along
with the quantum and value of export/import thereof during each of the last three years
and the current year, country-wise;
c) whether the Government is contemplating to bring a legislation to regularise/discourage
the export of raw material and minerals from the country; and
ANSWER
d =tM g(i ) ( )
(a) & (b) Import of any commodity, including raw material, takes place in the
country if either the country is short of it or because domestic prices are higher.
The details of various commodities, including raw materials, exported/imported
are available in the DGCI&S publication in CD form namely Monthly Statistics
of Foreign Trade of India. Such CDs are regularly sent to Parliament Library by
DGCI&S, Kolkata and may be accessed there. CDs of financial year ending
March 2014 are yet to be released.
(c) & (d) Various instruments/measures e.g. (i) Port Restrictions (ii) Quantity
Restrictions (iii) Minimum Export Price (iv) Imposition of Export duty etc. are
available with the Government for regulating/discouraging the export of raw
materials and minerals. Need based measures are taken from time to time
based on the assessment of local availability, pricing and Global Scenario.
*****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

LOK SABHA
EXPORT OF FARM PRODUCTS
2459. SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:
to state:
a) the quantum and value of farm products exported to the United States (US) during each
of the last three years and the current year;
b) whether the Government has taken note of hurdles being faced in exporting farm
products to the US;
c) if so, the details thereof; and
d) the corrective measures taken by the Government to remove such hurdles?
ANSWER
) ( )
i =tM m(p
(a)
The details of quantum and value of farm products exported to the United
States (US) during last three years are given in Annexure I. Current year data
is not available.
(b to d) Export of farm/agriculture products to any country are governed by the

laws, rules and regulations of that country including Sanitary and
Phytosanitary (SPS) and food safety regulations. Issues arising from such
trade are taken up from time to time by the Government at various levels
with the US Government including Ministerial level, Diplomatic level,
Commerce Secretary level and at various other bilateral engagements with
the concerned authorities in the US for their resolution.
*********
Annexure I
Export of Farm Products to USA
Quantity in MT, Value in INR
FARM PRODUCTS
TEA
COFFEE
TOBACCO
UNMANUFACTURED
TOBACCO
MANUFACTURED
CASHEW
FRESH FRUITS
FRESH VEGETABLES
PROCESSED VEGETABLES
PROCESSED FRUITS AND
JUICES
BUFFALO MEAT
SHEEP/GOAT MEAT
OTHER MEAT
PROCESSED MEAT
DAIRY PRODUCTS
POULTRY PRODUCTS
2011-12
Quantity
Value
18106
3297302801
5018
1111076255
10744
908111855
47611
2447
8711
417714071
14704656937
203433955
300719585
2697273123
2012-13
Quantity
Value
17902
3630005366
4200
1662279462
10983
1049378147
30107
2581
7513
703917845
12361701413
385194488
329615506
1991035257
2789579319
3
3299806970
758423
127575
2013-14
Quantity
Value
16911
4319887735
3789
1758556373
9178
1054644070
33902
1971
6461
813166807
15058034844
520159605
470311735
1992783552
3381586200
752117
2727
3219387747
3410090
7603599782
9348677
Source: DGCI&S
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
2056
7389609088
2643239

LOK SABHA
BAN ON EXPORT OF WHEAT AND RICE
2468. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:
to state:
a) whether the Government has banned or proposes to ban export of wheat, rice and their
products;
b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with its likely impact on domestic
industry;
c) whether any objection has been raised/received against the said decision;
d) if so, the details thereof;
e) the reaction of the Government to review its decision in this regard; and
f) the steps taken, if any, to ensure participation of farmers on the issue of export of
agricultural products?
ANSWER
) ( )
t =tM a(o
(a) No Madam. The Government has not banned export of any agricultural commodity
recently and currently there is no proposal to ban wheat, rice and their products under
the consideration of Government.
(b-e) Do not arise.

(f ) The export of agricultural products depend on various factors including availability of
surplus over and above the requirement of buffer stock if any including , if any, strategic
reserve, 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.
During the process of taking decision on export of any agricultural commodities, the
Government considers the
representations/ demands of various organizations,
association/individuals including farming associations/communities.
*****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
DEVELOPMENT OF LEATHER SECTOR
2480(H). SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:
SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:
to state:
a) the details of production of leather/ leather products along with quantum and value of its
export/import vis--vis achievements of target fixed therefor during each of the last three
years and the current year, State/UT and country-wise;
b) the details of schemes being implemented by the Government for development of leather
sector along with the funds allocated/released and utilised thereunder during the said
period, scheme and State/UT-wise;
c) whether the Government proposes to launch a special programme for assisting and
upgrading the existing leather industries, tanneries and slaughter houses with
environment friendly technology and if so, the details thereof;
d) whether the Government has analysed the functioning of leather industry in the country
and if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
e) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to promote/ encourage
leather industry in the country and boost production/export of leather/ leather products?
ANSWER
=tM f (s
) ( )
(a)
The total turnover of the leather industry is estimated at US $11 billion with export value
of nearly US $6 billion in 2013-14 and domestic industry to the tune of US $5 billion.
The details of quantum and value of its exports/import of leather and leather products visa-vis target fixed during the last three years and the current year are enclosed in
Annexure A.
(b)-(e): The details of schemes being implemented by the Government for development of leather
sector including the schemes for tanneries and slaughter houses along with an analysis for the
leather industry during the 12th five year plan 2012-17 are enclosed at Annexure-B.
ANNEXURE-A
(Value in Million US$)
Indias Imports and Export of Leather & Leather Products

Year
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Imports
Export Target
Actual Export
% Achievement
1051.42
1094.14
Not available
4725
5850
7325
4873.53
5015.41
5908.82
103.04%
85.73%
80.67%
Quantity-wise Export of Leather & Leather Products

Products
Finished Leather (Sq.Ft.)
Footwear Components (Pairs)
Harness & Saddlery (Pieces)
Leather Footwear (Pairs)
Leather Garments (Pieces)
Leather Gloves (Pairs)
Leather Goods (Pieces)
Non Leather Footwear (Pairs)
2010-11
693,436,510
46,272,817
14,962,941
94,600,089
10,159,237
114,228,350
128,243,277
13,229,202
2011-12
742,470,906
44,899,733
18,398,066
90,895,150
9,853,810
111,742,069
139,775,505
10,800,421
2012-13
759,565,425
38,720,932
15,219,124
88,667,982
10,212,318
131,255,350
144,600,266
12,350,561
(Source: Membership Records of the CLE)
(Data for the year 2013-14 afterwards not yet available.)

State-wise Export of Leather & Leather Products
On the basis of State-wise Export Data pertaining to Leather & Leather Products based on
Annual Returns submitted by individual members at the time of renewing their membership
with the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) duly certified by the Bank or Chartered
Accountant, a Statement showing State-wise export of leather & leather products is tabulated
below:
(Value in Rs Crore)
State
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Tamil Nadu
6935.15
8158.65
9013.83
Uttar Pradesh
5678.78
6691.77
7494.97
West Bengal
2552.75
3167.09
3886.71
Delhi
1859.85
1827.08
2170.57
Haryana
953.98
1183.29
1126.40
Maharashtra
974.95
991.55
1226.04
Karnataka
324.81
388.94
480.80
Punjab
240.52
302.99
342.30
Gujarat
32.94
47.49
71.54
Andhra Pradesh
15.97
24.87
45.50
Rajasthan
16.61
18.28
21.76
Pondicherry
Kerala
Uttaranchal
Madhya Pradesh
A&N
Jharkhand
Total
53.54
6.00
2.77
1.44
11.83
5.37
3.58
1.58
0.79
11.85
11.15
6.70
0.71
1.32
5.81
19650.06
22825.13
25917.95
Source: CLE Membership
(Data for the year 2013-14 afterwards not yet available.)
Country-wise Exports
COUNTRY
Germany
Italy
UK
USA
Hong Kong
Spain
France
Netherlands
U.A.E.
Portugal
Belgium
China
Australia
Denmark
Sweden
Canada
Korea Rep.
South Africa
Switzerland
Austria
Greece
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Russia
Indonesia
New Zealand
Others
Total
2011-12
731.00
528.35
543.00
439.54
359.47
296.06
303.84
198.70
109.28
46.55
113.06
124.75
67.84
74.18
44.33
40.02
38.21
41.18
33.54
38.43
10.96
41.68
33.04
33.04
25.24
7.29
521.14
4873.53
(Value in million USD)

2012-13
2013-14
% Share 201314
631.23
438.53
606.02
526.13
441.45
267.17
320.81
189.74
126.52
38.35
92.97
124.36
74.16
89.65
45.91
45.71
46.77
36.07
30.30
36.46
8.41
42.37
38.70
28.54
26.82
7.23
655.03
763.55
515.59
661.98
669.17
471.56
307.94
353.80
216.54
180.27
51.64
95.73
153.57
78.31
89.37
50.61
51.43
58.17
48.16
32.75
39.71
11.97
38.67
48.73
51.57
27.17
9.66
831.20
12.92%
8.73%
11.20%
11.32%
7.98%
5.21%
5.99%
3.66%
3.05%
0.87%
1.62%
2.60%
1.33%
1.51%
0.86%
0.87%
0.98%
0.82%
0.55%
0.67%
0.20%
0.65%
0.82%
0.87%
0.46%
0.16%
12.27%
5015.41
5908.82
100.00%
Source: DGCI&S
ANNEXURE-B
(i)
Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP)
The ILDP scheme is being implemented to augment raw material base through modernization and
technology upgradation of leather units, addressing environmental concerns, human resource
development, supporting traditional leather artisans, addressing infrastructure constraints and
establishing institutional facilities. Total Outlay approved for 12th Plan period is Rs.990.36 crore for
implementation of seven sub-schemes. ILDP is a Central Sector Scheme, therefore, no funds are
released to States/UTs. Funds are released to various implementing agencies. Out of the total outlay of
Rs.990.36 crore, Rs.200 crore has been released to various implementing agencies till date as under:Year
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15 (till date)
Total
Amounts released (Rs. in crore)

90.00
150.01
109.43
349.44
The salient features of sub-schemes under ILDP of DIPP are as follows:

1. Human Resource Development scheme: Assistance is provided for placement linked skill
development training to unemployed persons @ Rs. 15,000 per person, for skill upgradation
training to employed workers @ Rs. 5,000 per employee and training of trainers @ Rs. 2 lakh
per person. The placement of 75% of trained persons is mandatory for availing assistance
related to skill development training component.
2. Support to Artisan scheme: Assistance is provided for Support to Artisans for formation of Self
Help Groups (SHGs), Product development, capacity building, providing Centralized Common
Facilities Centers and marketing linkages for 30,000 artisans.
3. Leather Technology, Innovation & Environmental Issues: Assistance is provided for upgradation /
installation of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) @ 50% of the project cost, Pilot
Projects under Technology Benchmarking for leather units, organizing Environment Related
Workshops and Pilot projects for Solid Waste Management.
4. Mega Leather Cluster scheme
(i) This sub-scheme aims at providing infrastructure support to the Leather Industry by
establishment of Mega Leather Cluster with the minimum land area of 25 acres to be set
up without tanneries and 40 acres with tanneries.
(ii) Graded GOI assistance is provided upto 50% of the project cost excluding cost of land
with maximum GOI assistance being limited to Rs. 125 crore which is detailed as below:
(a)
MLC of 25-60 acres land (to be set up without tanneries) and 40-60 acres land (to be set
up with tanneries)- GoI assistance limited to Rs 50 crore ;
(b)
MLC of 61-100 acres land- GoI assistance limited to Rs 70 crore;
(c)
MLC of 101-150 acres land- GoI assistance limited to Rs.105 crore;
(d)
MLC of more than 151 acres land- GoI assistance limited to Rs 125 crore.
5. Integrated Development of Leather Sector sub-scheme of ILDP: Assistance is provided for

technology upgradation / modernization of leather units as investment grant @30% to small &
micro units and @20% to other units through nationalized bank with maximum assistance of
Rs.2 crore for each product line.
6. Establishment of Institutional Facilities: Two new branches of FDDI are proposed to be
established in Gujarat and Punjab to provide institutional infrastructure facilities to leather
industry under ILDP scheme.
Sl.No.
Name of the
(2012-17)
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Total
sub-scheme
Allocation
Expenditure
1 Human
Resource
Development
339.30
24.92
67.75
49.19
141.86
2 Support to
Artisan
60.67
22.87
35.00
5.21
63.08
3 Leather
Technology,
Innovation &
Environmental
Issue
100.00
6.73
4.46
0.00
11.19
4 Mega Leather
Cluster
100.03
0.03
0.00
0.00
0.03
5 Integrated
Development
of Leather
Sector (IDLS)
190.36
35.45
35.72
32.10
103.27
6 Establishment
of Institutional
Facilities
200.00
0.00
7.08
22.93
30.01
The Department of Commerce has approved establishment of 3 new branches of FDDI at Guna
(Madhya Pradesh), Patna (Bihar) and Hyderabad and upgradation of existing training centre at
Chhindwara(Madhya Pradesh) at the total cost of Rs.421.40 crores during 12th Five Year Plan.
So far Rs.205.00 crores have been release under this scheme of the Department of Commerce.
(ii)
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2009-14 Major Schemes for Leather Industry: Leather Sector has been
recognized as Focus Sector in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2009-14 announced on August 23,
2009. Accordingly, several special focus initiatives are being implemented for the sector. These are
as follows:
Under the Focus Product scheme, Duty Credit Scrip @ 4% on FOB value of exports for notified
leather products & footwear under Appendix 37 D of Handbook of Procedures- Vol. 1 being
provided. Also, 2% duty credit scrip is being provided for finished leather under Focus Product
Scheme. These scrips are transferable.
Under the Focus Market Scheme, the exporters are given a duty credit scrip of 3% for exports to
notified countries (notified in Appendix 37 C of Handbook of Procedures Vol. 1) in Latin
American, African and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Eastern Europe and AsiaOceania regions. These scrips are transferable.
The Special Focus Market Scheme provides 4% duty credit scrips on FOB value for
exports made to Latin American, African and CIS regions. This scheme is being
implemented from 1.4.2011 onwards. These scrips are transferable. The aforementioned
duty credit scrips can be used for payment of import duties or for payment of Excise Duty
on domestic procurement of such items as permitted to be imported under respective
scheme.
Zero Duty Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG) has been notified for certain sectors
including leather and leather products, which enables import of Capital Goods without any duty,
subject to fulfilment of Export Obligation.
Kanpur, Agra and Ambur recognized as Towns of Export Excellence (TOEE) for leather products
in FTP. For upgradation of export sector infrastructure, Towns of Export Excellence and units
located therein are eligible for grant of additional focused support and incentives.
To accelerate exports and encourage technological upgradation, additional Duty Credit Scrips
for Status Holders @ 1% of the FOB value of past exports was introduced in FTP. The duty credit
scrips can be used for procurement of capital goods with Actual User condition. This facility was
available for sectors of leather (excluding finished leather), textiles and jute, handicrafts,
engineering (excluding Iron & steel & non-ferrous metals ) etc., This scheme was implemented
from 2009-10 to 2012-13.
Leather sector has been allowed re-export of unsold imported raw hides and skins and semi
finished leather from public bonded ware houses, without payment export duty. This measure
was announced in the Annual Supplement 2010-11.
Duty free import of critical inputs @ 3% of FOB value of export realization during previous year
for manufacturer-exporters and merchant exporters tied-up with supporting manufacturers in
respect of leather garments and for manufacturer-exporters in respect of other leather
products. This scheme is being implemented by Council for Leather Exports (CLE)
Machinery and equipment for Effluent Treatment Plants are exempted from basic customs duty.
CVD exempted on raw, tanned and dressed fur skins falling under Chapter 43 of ITC (HS).
Under the Incremental Exports Incentivisation Scheme, the exporters are eligible for 2% duty
credit scrip on the FOB value of exports to USA, Europe and Asia (excluding Singapore, UAE and
Hong Kong) on the incremental growth during the period 01.01.2013 to 31.3.2013 compared to
the period from 01.01.2012 to 31.3.2012. This scheme was subsequently extended for the year
2013-14 on annual basis. Also, exports to 53 notified countries Latin America and Africa have
also been added under this scheme during 2013-14. The 2% incremental scrip will be only for
incremental exports achieved during 2013-14 as compared to the year 2012-13 for notified
countries. This scrip is transferable and can be used for domestic sourcing and for payment of
Service Tax. Certain Latin American and African countries have been included under Incremental
Exports Incentivization Scheme.
Concessional Duty for import of Machinery - As per Serial No. 300 of Customs Notification No.
12/2012 dated 17.3.2012, as amended from time to time, machinery notified under list 29 of the
said Customs Notification falling under Chapter Nos. 84, 85 or 90, are allowed for import with a
concessional 5% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) as against the normal BCD of 10%.
Programmes for the tanneries and slaughter houses :

Tanneries :
The tanneries are predominantly concentrated in 4 States namely Tamil Nadu,
Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab. In respect of their classification in the modern and
traditional tanneries, though no authentic information is available, CLRI is of the view that 10%
of the tanneries are very traditional. The balance 90% is equally divided into moderately
modernized units (45%) and full-fledged modernized units (45%) as per CLRI. As per
information of CLRI, there are total of 1632 tanneries functioning in the country. The state-wise
spread of the tanneries is given below:
State
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Punjab
Rajasthan
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Others
Total
No. of Tanneries
790
409
336
70
8
7
5
7
1632
With a view to improvise the tannery products produced in the country, the technical institutions
working in leather industry, namely Central Leather Research institute (CLRI) and Footwear
Design & Development come up with colour forecast trends, and the Autumn-Winter and
Spring-Summer seasons colours forecasted by the international fashion trends are also widely
disseminated on the various available forums.
The support for installation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology in the existing CETPs in
the country is envisaged under ILDP which provides support in the ratio of 50% GOI: 15% State
Government and remaining 35% Industry / CETP.
A total of 12 Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) in Tamil Nadu has installed the Zero
Liquid Discharge technology by availing Government of Indias assistance (7 CETPs under
ILDP, 3 CETPs under IIUS and 2 CETPs under ASIDE). As per information obtained from the
implementation agencies, a total 685 Tanneries are linked to these ZLD-installed CETPs. (Out of
790 tanneries in Tamil Nadu, 685 Tanneries are linked to ZLD. In other words, 87% of the
tanneries functioning in TN are linked to ZLD system).
As regards other major tanning clusters in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab, there are one
CETP each at Banther, Jajmau and Unnao in Kanpur cluster, one CETP at Kolkata, and one
CETP at the Jalandhar leather cluster. ZLD technology has not yet been installed at these CETPs.
During the current 12th Five Year Plan, all out efforts will be made to ensure that the ZLD
technology is installed at these CETPs by availing financial assistance from the Government of
India and with State Government contribution as well.
Slaughter Houses : The Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of India is implementing
the scheme, National Livestock Mission during XII Plan, which has the following components
under the Sub-mission on Livestock Development related to leather Sector;
1. Utilization of Fallen Animals: One of the objectives of this component is to produce
better quality hides and skins through timely recovery, better handling and transport.
2. Establishment of Rural Slaughter Houses: One of the objectives of this component is to
encourage value addition to products in rural areas so that livestock owners get better
income with proper utilization of by-products.
3. Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation (Sub- component:
Salvaging of Male Buffalo Calves-EDEG): One of the objectives of this component is to
enlarge raw material base for leather industry.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is also implementing a scheme for setting up /
modernisation of Abattoirs during the 12th Five year plan.
Analysis for development of leather industry during the 12th five year plan 2012-17
Total investment required in Leather sector during 12th plan period: According to the Industry
feedback, the infrastructure to production ratio is working out at 4:1. Accordingly, the
investment required the leather sector has been extrapolated as follows:
2012-13
Investment
Products
Finished Leather
2012-13
Turnover
(Million US $)
2016-17
Turnover
2016-17
Investment
8721.76
2180.44
13200.00
3300.00
16447.44
4111.86
56800.00
14200.00
Leather Garments
4507.84
1126.96
17600.00
4400.00
Leather Goods
9431.68
2357.92
20000.00
5000.00
866.56
216.64
4400.00
1100.00
Total
39975.28
Investment = 4 times of Turnover
9993.82
112000.00
28000.00
Footwear
Saddlry & Harness
Export target Targets for the 12th Five Year Plan

(Value in Million US$)
Target
Actual Exports
2011-12
Finished
Leather
Footwear
Leather
Garments
Leather Goods
Saddlery &
Harness
Total
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
1024.69
2079.14
1093.73
2066.91
1284.57
2531.05
1400
4200
1500
5200
1650
7100
572.45
1089.71
563.54
1180.82
596.16
1351.50
1300
1700
1800
2000
2200
2500
107.54
4873.53
110.41
5015.41
145.54
5908.82
350
8950
420
10920
550
14000
Raw Material required to achieve the target for the 12th Plan : As regards finished leather, 1.60
billion square feet is produced in the organized tanneries. Whereas another 0.40 billion square
feet of leather is estimated to be produced in those tanneries which are not registered with the
CLE, and as such, they fall under unorganized / cottage sector.
The leather tanning capacity is expected to touch 2.40 billion square feet by the end of XII Plan.
The growth of tanning sector capacity will not be of higher proportion, due to environmental
regulations. The import of leather which is about 0.30 billion square feet (2012-13) is expected
to increase rather double to 0.60 billion square feet (2016-17), to meet the requirement for
leather products manufacturing. The unorganized / cottage sector will increase its processing
capacity to 0.50 billion square feet. In all, 3.50 billion square feet of leather is expected to be the
requirements by the year 2016-17.
India possess livestock of bovine animals (320.80 thousands heads - 20% of world population),
sheep & lambs (66.44 thousands heads 6.05% world population), goat and kids (127.39 million
heads 14% of world population). As such, India is bestowed with an affluence of raw
materials as India is endowed with 21% of world cattle & buffalo and 11% of world goat &
sheep population. Furthermore, the India is also importing raw hides & skins with value of US $
80 million from countries like China, Europe, Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE etc. To meet the
further requirements, the India also imports leathers to a value of US $ 428.65 million (2012-13)
quantity about 300 million square feet. Thus, raw materials needs of the country are partially
met through domestic source, as well as through imports from abroad.
Skill Development in Leather Sector : A Section 25 company in the name of Leather Sector
Skill Council under the aegis of NSDC has been formed, with the objective to train about 2
million people in the next 10 years, which includes new and existing workforce. The purpose of
the Leather SSC will be to play an effective role as the representative national agency facilitating
the development of skills solutions for industry players in acquiring and developing the requisite
skilled manpower needed to sustain the envisioned growth of the leather and leather goods
industry and setting a foundation for the country to emerge as a global leader.
******
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
REVIEW OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
POLICY
2482. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:
SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:
PROF. SAUGATA ROY:
SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:
SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:
SHRI JOSE K. MANI:
SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA:
SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI:
SHRI C.N. JAYADEVEN:
SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:
to state:
a) whether the operationalization of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as instruments of
industrial production, economic growth, export promotion and employment generation
has been satisfactory and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor
indicating the area of available land which still remained unutilized;
b) the contribution of SEZs in foreign exchange earnings of the country during each of the
last three years and the current year;
c) whether the Government proposes to de-recognise those SEZs which have not yet started
any activity and if so, the details thereof;
d) whether the Government proposes to review the policy and operational framework of
SEZ scheme and if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this regard and
the time by which the revised SEZ policy framework is likely to be implemented; and
e) the measures taken by the Government to facilitate speedy and effective implementation
of SEZ Scheme?
ANSWER
) ( )
s =tM a(m
(a) & (b): Setting up of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is a long term process and time for
completion of project depends on several issues. 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. As on
23.1.2014, the total area involving 21,310.03 hectares of land are lying vacant in processing
area of the notified SEZs. The exports from SEZs, employment generated and investment
made in SEZs during the last three years are as under:
Financial Year(s)
Exports
Growth over
Employment*
(Rs. Crore)
2011-2012
3,64,478
2012-2013
4,76,159
2013-2014
4,94,077
* calculated on cumulative basis.
previous year
15.39%
31%
4%
8,44,916
10,74,904
12,83,309
(c): As on 22.7.2014, the Board of Approval on SEZ has approved 69 requests for denotification of SEZs.
(d) & (e): 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.
*****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA

EXPORT OF MEDICINES
2486. SHRI NIMMALA KRISTAPPA:
SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:
SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:
to state:
a) the quantum and value of medicines including herbs, ayurvedic and herbal
medicines/products exported during each of the last three years and the current year
country-wise;
b) whether India's share in the total export of medicines, particularly herbs, ayurvedic and
herbal medicines/products is very low and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons
therefor;
c) whether there is huge demand of Indian herbs, ayurvedic and herbal medicines/products
in European and other developed countries and if so, the details thereof;
d) whether the Government proposes to promote foreign investment for research and
development in Pharma and Drug sector in the country and if so, the details thereof
indicating the existing foreign investment in the sector; and
e) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to boost export and increase India's
share in the global export of medicines particularly herbs, ayurvedic and herbal
medicines/products?
ANSWER
=tM y(n
) ( )
a.) Total quantity and the value of medicines in the category of ayush products, medicinal
herbs etc, county-wise during the last three years is as follows :
2011-12
QTY(KGS)
57032768
VAL(US $ M)
500.494879
EXPORT OF MEDICINES
2012-13
QTY(KGS)
70623851
VAL(US $ M)
528.356248
2013-14
QTY(KGS)
73064731
VAL(US $ M)
498.953358
EXPORT OF MEDICINES FOR TOP TEN DESTINATION OF THE WORLD

2011-12
COUNTRY
USA
RUSSIA
JAPAN
MEXICO
PAKISTAN IR
GERMANY
U ARAB EMTS
EGYPT A RP
NEPAL
FRANCE
OTHER
COUNTRIES
TOTAL
VAL(US $
M)
114.79
40.44
32.20
27.17
26.89
22.62
20.53
12.76
11.53
11.05
2012-13
COUNTRY
USA
JAPAN
PAKISTAN IR
GERMANY
U ARAB EMTS
RUSSIA
MEXICO
AUSTRALIA
NEPAL
ITALY
OTHER
180.52 COUNTRIES
500.49 TOTAL
VAL(US $
M)
182.58
33.75
31.15
29.25
19.41
15.12
15.01
11.68
10.77
9.36
2013-14
COUNTRY
USA
PAKISTAN IR
GERMANY
JAPAN
AUSTRALIA
U ARAB EMTS
NEPAL
RUSSIA
ITALY
FRANCE
OTHER
170.27 COUNTRIES
528.36 TOTAL
VAL(US $
M)
155.20
29.20
28.64
25.11
22.12
21.81
14.64
11.72
10.55
10.25
169.71
498.95
b)
The export of medicines in the category of ayush products, medicinal herbs etc. for the
year 2013-14 is USD 498.95 million, a growth rate of about -6% as compare to year 2012-13
which was USD 528.36 million. Following reasons could be attributed to the declining growth
rate.
1) Changes in the global Regulatory requirements.
2)
Changing Demand and supply requirements in overseas markets. Few countries have
started cultivating the herbs in-house and developing herbal medicines and Dietary
Supplements.
3)
Increasing transaction costs and Dollar fluctuations.
4)
Changes in the acceptance levels of our products in overseas markets due to new
cultivation practices/quality standards/certifications.
c) The demand for Indian herbs, ayurvedic and herbal medicines is growing in the European
Union. Indias exports of herbs, ayurvedic and herbal medicines to the European Union for the
year 2013-14 is to the tune of USD 65 million (as against USD 54 million in the year 2012-13)
growing @ 20%. However, exports to the other developed countries like USA, Canada & Japan
are showing slight decline in exports for the year 2013-14.
d) FDI upto 100% under Government route in Brownfield Pharma and under automatic route in
Greenfield Pharma is permitted. Further FIPB at the time of grant of approval of FDI in
Brownfield Pharma also imposes following conditions:(i)
The production level of consumables and NLEM drugs and their supply to domestic
market :
at the time of induction of FDI, be maintained over the next five years at an absolute quantitative
level. The benchmark for this level would be decided with reference to the level of production of
consumables and /or NLEM drugs in the immediately preceding three financial years to the year
of induction of FDI. Of these, the highest level of production in any of these three years would
be taken as the level;
(ii)
R&D expenses be maintained in value terms for 5 years at an absolute quantitative level
at the time of induction of FDI. The benchmark for this level would be decided with reference to
the highest level of R&D expenses which has been incurred in any of the three financial year
immediately preceding to the year of induction of FDI; and
(iii) The administrative ministries concerned and the FIPB secretariat will be provided
complete information pertaining to the transfer of technology, if any, along with induction of
foreign investment into the investee company.
e)
Some of the measures taken by the Government for encouraging export from India are: Awarding of Ayush Marks for Quality Certification and recognitions for AYUSH
products in international Market.
Voluntary certification of quality of Ayurved, Siddha, Unani (ASU) products through
Quality Council of India.
Supporting the industry members to participate in various events related to promotion of
AYUSH products, medicinal herbs and their value added products exports, including
traditional medicines exhibitions such as Vita foods at Geneva and Supply Side West at
USA.
Supporting the industry to organize Reverse Buyer Seller Meet focused to herbals and
AYUSH products.
To enlarge and diversify export production and exports of identified medcicinal plants
and herbs through the Export Promotional Council, SHEFEXCIL
Central Sector Scheme for international Cooperation (IC) of the Ayush Department has
been revised to offer incentive to drug manufactures entrepreneurs, AYUSH institutions
etc. for participation in international exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc and
registration of AYUSH products (Market Authorisation) with regulatory bodies of
different countries such as USFDA/EMEA/UK-MHRA/NHPD (Canada)/TGA etc. for
export of their products.
In addition, the Department of AYUSH under the IC Scheme establishes AYUSH
information Cells in Indian Embassies/Missions to disseminate authentic information
about AYUSH aboard; and sets up AYUSH Academic Chairs at international
Institutions/Universities. Information Cells have since been set up at Malaysia, Trinidad
& Tobago, Mexico, Indonesia, Mauritius, Russia and Hungary; and AYUSH Chairs at
University of Western Cape, South Africa an University of West Indies, Trinidad &
Tobago.
MOU are also signed with foreign for cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of
Medicines. Till date MoUs have been signed with Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago and
Hungary. A letter of intent (Lol) has also been signed with Mexico.
********
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
IMPORT OF SOLAR CELLS
2492. SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:
to state:
a) whether the Government has taken note that import of solar cells from certain countries
has affected local manufacturers in the country;
b) if so, the details thereof;
c) whether the Government proposes to levy anti-dumping duty on imported solar cells;
d) if so, the details thereof; and
e) the other steps taken by the Government to protect the interest of local manufacturers in
this regard?
ANSWER
t =tM e(c
) ( )
(a) & (b): The Designated Authority (Director General of Antidumping & Allied Duties) in
the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in its findings dated 22.5.2014 has stated inter alia
that Imports of Solar Cells, Modules or Panels, Thin Films (hereinafter referred to as
subject goods) from China PR, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia and USA (hereinafter referred
to as subject countries) are at dumped prices and have caused material injury to the
domestic industry. The Designated Authority has further stated in its findings that having
established positive dumping margin as well as material injury to the domestic industry
caused by such dumped imports, imposition of definitive anti-dumping duty is required to
offset dumping and injury and accordingly recommended to the Government for
imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from US$ 0.11 per watt to US$ 0.81
per watt on the imports of the subject goods from subject countries.
(c) & (d): The above recommendations of the Designated Authority are under the
consideration of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
(e) The other steps taken by the Government to protect the interest of the domestic
manufacturers are:
(i)
(ii)
There is a provision of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) stipulated in various

schemes of JNNSM wherein solar power developer has to source cells and
modules from domestic manufacturers;
Input raw-materials required for manufacturing of solar cells and modules are
exempted from custom/excise duty.
*****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

LOK SABHA
TRADE FACILITATION AGREEMENT
2496(H). SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI:
SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:
to state:
a) whether World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations held recently at Geneva
including the Trade Facilitation were in favour of the developed countries and if so, the
details thereof;
b) whether the WTO has been able to work out a consensus on the Trade Facilitation
Agreement and the Government has also agreed to a conditional support to it;
c) if so, the details thereof indicating the conditions put forward by the Government for
ratifying the agreement;
d) whether the WTO had earlier assured the developing nations to rectify the faulty subsidy
rules during the Doha round; and
e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to ensure that the said assurance is
fulfilled?
ANSWER
) ( )
d =tM (s
(a) to (c) During the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held
in Bali, Indonesia in December 2013, WTO members, including India, agreed on a Bali
Package comprising an agreement on Trade Facilitation and issues relating to agriculture and
development.
The Trade Facilitation Agreement is proposed to be ratified by member

st
countries by 31 July, 2015. At present, the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation is

working on the draft Protocol of Amendment amending the Marrakesh Agreement
establishing the WTO.
However, following the Bali Ministerial meeting while there has been progress on the Trade
Facilitation Agreement, other decisions including a decision on public stockholding for food
security purposes and other development issues have been sidelined. India has, therefore,
taken the stand that till there is an assurance and visible outcomes which convince developing
countries that WTO Members will engage in negotiations with commitment to find a
permanent solution on public stockholding and all other Bali deliverables, especially those
for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), India would find it difficult to join the consensus
on the Protocol of Amendment.
(d) & (e) The Doha Round of trade negotiations was launched in the WTO with development
at its core. The reduction and disciplining of agriculture subsidies is part of the agenda of
this Round. India has urged the WTO to take this agenda forward as it is of special interest
to developing countries.
*********
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
ESTABLISHMENT OF IT SPECIAL ECONOMIC
ZONE
2499. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:
to state:
a) whether the Government proposes to establish an exclusive Information Technolgoy
Special Economic Zone in Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri region to attract private and
foreign investments;
c) whether any preliminary study has been made in this regard;
d) if so, the details and outcome thereof; and
e) the further action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government thereon?
ANSWER
=tM G(t ) ( )
(a):
No proposal for setting up an exclusive Information Technology Special Economic Zone
in Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri region has been received. However, a formal approval was given
on 25th June, 2007 to one IT/ITES SEZ namely, M/s. VGTM Urban Development Authority at
Nowluru Village, Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.
(b) to (e): Not applicable in view of (a) above.
*****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
LAND CUSTOM STATIONS
2525. SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY:
to state:
a) the details of notified Land Custom Stations (LCSs) functional/existing along the Indian
border, particularly in North-Eastern States and along the Indo-Bangla border;
b) whether there is demand for operationalising border trades (export and import) from
either side through the Sabroom and Dhalai Ghat (Kamalpur) LCSs; and
c) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the operationalisation of border
trade is expected?
ANSWER
d =tM c(o
) ( )
(a) The details of the notified Land Customs Stations(LCSs) along the IndoBangladesh Border is at Annexure-A and that in the North Eastern Region is at
Annexur -B.
(b) & (c) Sabroom and Dhalaighat are both notified as LCSs under Section 7 of the
Customs Act, 1962. Border trades are operationalised through LCSs. There is a
demand from the State Government of Tripura for upgrading the existing LCS at
Dhalaighat and has accordingly requested for funding under the central
component of ASIDE Scheme of D/o Commerce. Detailed feasibility Report
showing project cost of Rs. 21.32 Crores has been furnished by the State
Government. This has been examined as per the guidelines of the ASIDE
Scheme and the State Government of Tripura has been requested to remove
some discrepancies for taking further necessary action.
S.No. Name of LCS
Border
State
Status Report
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Functional
Functional
Non-functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
Non-functional
Functional
Functional
13
Agartala
Bangladesh Tripura
Baghmara
Bangladesh Megahalaya
Balat
Bholaganj
Borsora
Dalu
Dawki
Demagiri
Bangladesh Mizoram
Dhalaighat
Bangladesh Tripura
Dhubri
Bangladesh Assam
Steamerghat
Karimganj
Ferry Bangladesh Assam
Station
Karimganj
Bangladesh Assam
Steamerghat
Khowaighat
Bangladesh Tripura
14
15
Mahendraganj
Ryngku
Functional
Non-functional
16
17
18
19
20
21
Sabroom
Shellabazar
Silghat
Srimantapur
Suterkandi
Golakganj
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Non-functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
22
Guwahati
Steamerghat
Mahishasna
Railway Station
Mankachar
Manu
Muhurighat
Old Ragnabazar
Bangladesh Assam
Functional
Bangladesh Assam
Non-functional
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
11
12
23
24
25
26
27
Tripura
Megahalaya
Assam
Tripura
Assam
Assam
Assam
Tripura
Tripura
Tripura
Functional
Functional
Functional
28
Ghasuapara
Bangladesh Meghalaya
Functional
Annexure-B referred in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question
NO. 2525 for 25/07/2014 regarding Land Custom Stations
List of LCSs in North Eastern Region
29
30
31
32
33
34
Kalaichar
Darranga
Hatisar
Ultapani
Moreh
Nampong
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Bhutan
Bhutan
Myanmar
Myanmar
35
Zokhathar
Myanmar
Assam
Assam
Assam
Assam
Manipur
Arunachal
Pradesh
Mizoram
Functional
Functional
Functional
Non-functional
Functional
Non-functional
Functional
Annexure-A referred in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question

NO. 2525 for 25/07/2014 regarding Land Custom Stations
List of LCSs on India-Bangladesh Border
S.No. Name of LCS
Border
State
Status Report
1
2
3
Agartala
Baghmara
Balat
Bangladesh Tripura
Functional
Functional
Non-functional
4
5
6
Bholaganj
Borsora
Budge Budge
Bangladesh West Bengal
Functional
Functional
Non-functional
7
8
Changrabandha
Chitpur Railway Bangladesh West Bengal
station
and
Dhaniaghat River
Station
Functional
Non-functional
9
10
11
Dalu
Dawki
Demagiri
Bangladesh Mizoram
Functional
Non-functional
12
13
Dhalaighat
Dhubri
Steamerghat
Dhulian
Bangladesh Tripura
Bhutan
Assam
Functional
Functional
Non-functional
14
15
16
17
Karimganj Ferry Bangladesh Assam

Station
Gede
Ghasuapara
Functional
Functional
Functional
18
19
Ghojadanga
Gitaldah Road

Functional
Non-functional
20
21
Golakganj
Guwahati
Steamerghat
Haldibari
Bangladesh Assam
Bangladesh Assam
Functional
Functional
Non-functional
Hassimara
Raiway Station
Hemnagar
Hilli
Hingalganj
Non-functional

Functional
Functional
Non-functional
27
Jagnnathghat
Steamer Station
and Rajaghat
Non-functional
28
Functional
30
Karimganj
Bangladesh Assam
Steamerghat
Kathihar Railway Bangladesh West Bengal
Station
Khowaighat
Bangladesh Tripura
31
32
Lalgola Town
Mahendraganj

Non-functional
Functional
33
34
Mahidipur
Mahishasna
Railway Station
Mankachar

Bangladesh Assam
Functional
Non-functional
Bangladesh Assam
Functional
Manu
Muhurighat
Old Ragnabazar
Petrapole Railway
Station
Petrapole Road
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Tripura
Tripura
Tripura
West Bengal
Functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
Functional

Functional
Functional
43
Phulbari
Radhikapur
Railway Station
Ranaghat
Functional
44
45
Ryngku
Sabroom
Bangladesh Tripura
Non-functional
Non-functional
46
47
48
49
Shellabazar
Silghat
Singabad
Srimantapur
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bengladesh
Bangladesh
Functional
Functional
Functional
Functional
22
23
24
25
26
29
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
Megahalaya
Assam
West Bengal
Tripura
Non-functional
Functional
50
51
52
Suterkandi
Bangladesh Assam
T.T.
Shed, Bangladesh West Bengal
Khidderpore
Kalaichar
Bangladesh
Assam
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Functional
Functional
Functional
LOK SABHA
AGRI EXPORT ZONES
2536. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:
to state:
a) the details of works carried out by Agri Export Zones (AEZs) to promote trade, improve
quality and increase productivity of the products during the last three years and the
current year, State/ UT-wise;
b) the contribution of AEZs in export of commodities indicating quantum and value of
export carried through these zones during the said period, State, country and productwise; and
c) the measures taken by the Government to boost performance of these zones to increase
export of the country?
ANSWER
r =tM a(r ) ( )
(a to c) The concept of Agri Export Zone (AEZ) was initiated by the Government of India in
the year 2001 under Chapter 16 of Exim Policy. The objective behind the
notification of AEZ was to focus on potential products from the export perspective
and address critical issues in creation of exportable quantity and quality and to
synergize the use of all available resources and logistics from central and state sector
schemes in existence. 60 AEZs in 20 States were notified by the Government till
2005. APEDA had signed MoUs with state governments defining the commitments
of state governments for implementation of AEZ. The Ministry of Commerce &
Industry set up a Peer Review group to look into the performance of AEZs in
December 2004. It was decided not to consider notification of any new AEZs unless
there are strong compelling reasons. Therefore, the Government has not notified any
new AEZs during the last three years and the current year. The data regarding exports
from AEZs is not available. However the export of APEDA scheduled products has
increased from Rs. 83485 crores during 2011-12 to Rs. 136920 crores during 2013-14
******
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
R&D CENTRE FOR MEDICINAL USE OF
SPICES
2555. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:
to state:
a) whether the Government has set up or proposes to set up any Research and Development
(R&D) centre for studying the medicinal use of various spices;
b) if so, the details and the location thereof;
c) the time frame by which the proposed centre is likely to become functional;
d) whether the R&D centre also proposes to study the medicinal value of tobacco; and
e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
d =tM i (n
) ( )
(a) : The Government has not set up any exclusive Research and Development Centre for studying the
medicinal use of various spices. However, various Councils set up for Research in different streams of
Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Yoga & Naturopathy and Ayurvedic sciences undertake research on
medicinal plants which includes spices having medicinal value.
(b) to (e): Not applicable.
****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
PREDATORY PRICING STRATEGY

2570. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:
to state:
a) whether the Government has assessed the adverse impact of the predatory pricing
strategy adopted by Multi National Companies (MNCs) on Indian industries especially
those related to trade of undervalued import of butyle acrylate and methyl methcrylate;
b) if so, the details thereof; and
c) the counter measures taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
=tM h(r ) ( )
(a) to (c) : The Competition Act prohibits anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant
position by enterprises and regulates combinations (acquisition, acquiring of control and M&A),
which causes or likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition within India. This
includes predatory pricing which means the sale of goods or provision of services, at a price
which is below the cost, as may be determined by regulations, of production of the goods or
provision of services, with a view to reduce competition or eliminate the competitors. As per
information available, Competition Commission of India has neither received any information
nor taken any suo moto action in the matter pertaining to the adverse impact of the predatory
pricing strategy adopted by Multi National Companies (MNCs) on Indian industries especially
those related to trade of undervalued import of butyle acrylate and methyl methcrylate.The
Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties (DGAD) under Department of Commerce
initiates anti-dumping investigations on the basis of a duly substantiated petition filled by the
domestic industry with a prima-facie evidence of dumping of goods into the country causing
injury to the domestic industry. Such petitions are processed as per the procedure and within the
time limits specified under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and the rules made there under. DGAD
conducts investigations and recommends imposition of duty, wherever appropriate, to the
Department of Revenue. Acting upon such recommendations of the DGAD, the Department of
Revenue may impose the provisional or definitive anti-dumping duties. None of the parties have
filed any petition/ application alleging injury due to import of dumped butyle acrylate and methyl
methcrylate.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA
TEA PLANTATION WORKERS
2571. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:
SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:
to state:
a) whether the Government has taken note that thousands of tea plantation workers in the
country are facing low wages, job insecurity and malnutrition problems;
c) the action taken by the Government to ensure a better lifestyle for these workers;
d) whether the Government has also taken note of incidents of starvation deaths of tea
workers reported in various parts of the country, particularly near Raipur tea estate in
Jalpaiguri in West Bengal;
e) if so, the details thereof; and
f) the action taken by the Government thereon?
ANSWER
) ( )
t =tM y(n
(a) & (b): The tea plantation workers are paid wages as per negotiated agreement reached
through a process of collective bargaining between the producer associations and the workers
unions. The wages currently paid (Rs/day) in the four major tea growing states are as under:
Year
2014
Assam *
95.00
West Bengal *
95.00
Tamil Nadu
209.27
Kerala
216.53
* paid part of wages in kind by way of food grains and fuel
(c):
The Plantation Labour Act, 1951 mandates the tea estates to provide basic
welfare services and amenities e.g. housing, medical, primary education, water supply,
sanitation etc. to the tea workers. Subsidised foodgrains, fuelwood and electricity is
provided to workers under separate tripartite agreement entered into between industry,
workers unions and the State Government. The Tea Board provides additional support
under Human Resource Development Scheme (HRD) for improving health and hygiene of
workers, education of wards of workers and imparting training to improve skills of
growers/workers.
Financial assistance is also given to physically challenged plantation workers and their
wards by providing crutches, caliper shoes, artificial limbs etc. Books, uniforms and
educational stipends are given for the wards of workers. Vocational training
programmes are organised for skill improvement and self employment of the
dependants of workers. Short term training for acquiring skills like plumbing, masonry,
electrical /TV repair, carpentry, construction sanitary units etc. are also conducted.
(d):
No information about starvation death of tea workers has been received.
(e) & (f): Question does not arise.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA

(a & b) No, Madam. According to UNCOMTRADE data, the share of India in

Exports of textile products are supported through different schemes under

(d) & (e): Not applicable in view of (c) above.

The aims of NPOP include policies for development and certification of

No such proposal is under consideration of the Department of Commerce.

Production in Million Kgs.

The total processed/value added agricultural products exported and the

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(b to d) Export of farm/agriculture products to any country are governed by the

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(b-e) Do not arise.

Indias Imports and Export of Leather & Leather Products

Quantity-wise Export of Leather & Leather Products

(Source: Membership Records of the CLE)

(Data for the year 2013-14 afterwards not yet available.)

(Value in million USD)

Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP)

Amounts released (Rs. in crore)

The salient features of sub-schemes under ILDP of DIPP are as follows:

MLC of 61-100 acres land- GoI assistance limited to Rs 70 crore;

MLC of 101-150 acres land- GoI assistance limited to Rs.105 crore;

5. Integrated Development of Leather Sector sub-scheme of ILDP: Assistance is provided for

Programmes for the tanneries and slaughter houses :

Saddlry & Harness

Export target Targets for the 12th Five Year Plan

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25TH JULY, 2014

EXPORT OF MEDICINES FOR TOP TEN DESTINATION OF THE WORLD

Increasing transaction costs and Dollar fluctuations.

There is a provision of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) stipulated in various

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

The Trade Facilitation Agreement is proposed to be ratified by member

countries by 31 July, 2015. At present, the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation is

S.No. Name of LCS

Annexure-A referred in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question

Bangladesh West Bengal

Karimganj Ferry Bangladesh Assam

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

Bangladesh West Bengal

(b) to (e): Not applicable.

PREDATORY PRICING STRATEGY

* paid part of wages in kind by way of food grains and fuel

No information about starvation death of tea workers has been received.

(e) & (f): Question does not arise.

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