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Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry

07-May-2012 15:24 IST

Exports of Flowers

The state-wise data of export of tulip flower is not maintained.  However, tulips are grown in Kashmir region of J&K and negligible quantities are also known to be cultivated in North Eastern States.

India’s share in the horticulture export in comparison to other Asian countries is 3.85% and it occupies 6^th position amongst them.

The details of variety-wise export of flowers under HS code 0603 during the last three years are as given below:

Source: DGCI&S; Note: The complete data on annual basis for 2011-12 is not yet available.

The value of exports of horticulture products during 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 are Rs.4147.97 crore, Rs.4957.44 crore and Rs.4317.28 crore respectively. The complete data on annual basis for 2011-12 is not yet available.

The Government is taking steps to encourage exports of agro products, including horticulture 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), under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce is also implementing various Schemes to extend financial assistance to the eligible exporters registered with it to boost the overall agri 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. Trade delegations are also mounted to penetrate foreign markets and Buyer –Seller Meets are organized to assist the potential exports.   

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.

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