Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry

07-May-2012 15:13 IST

Export of Fruits and Vegetables

The details of exports of fruits and vegetables during 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 are as given below:

Qty: ‘000 MTs;  Value: Rs lakhs

Source: APEDA.  Note: The complete data on annual basis for 2011-12 is not yet available.

            The Government is implementing number of measures and incentives for promoting the exports of agricultural products including fruits and vegetables under Plan schemes of the Commodity Boards and Export Promotion Councils etc. which are likely to benefit the entire horticulture industry. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce is also implementing various Schemes to extend financial assistance to the eligible exporters; namely Schemes for Market Development; Infrastructure Development; Quality Development; Research & Development and Transport Assistance. Besides these measures, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has put in place various schemes namely MDA, MAI, ASIDE, Vishesh Krishi and Gram Upaj Yojana, Focus Product Scheme, Focus Market Scheme, Town of Export Excellence, etc. to encourage exports.

The Government also provides assistance under Centrally Sponsored Scheme on National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for various interventions aimed at increasing production and productivity of horticultural crops for the holistic development of horticulture in the country. Production related activities include development of planting material through nurseries, area expansion, rejuvenation, Integrated Pest Management, Integrated Nutrient Management, creation of water resources.  Besides, assistance is also being included for creating infrastructure for post harvest management and marketing.

 Export of fruits and vegetables are permitted without any restriction under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).  The Government keeps a close and constant watch on the availability of all agriculture products at reasonable price in domestic market and imposes restrictions on their exports as and when required.         

This information was given by Shri Jyotiradiya M. Scindia,  Minister of State for Commerce & Industry   in written reply to a question in  Lok    Sabha today.

 DS/GK