CURRENT STATUS
STATEMENT OF ACTUAL INVESTMENT AND
EXPORTS FROM SANCTIONED 60 AGRI EXPORT
ZONES
S
No
1
State
West
Bengal
AEZ
Project
Pineapple
Lychee
Potatoes
Mango
Vegetables
Darjeeling
Tea
2
Karnataka
Gherkins
Rose Onion
State and
Districts
West Bengal
(Darjeeling, Uttar
Dinajpur, Cooch
Behar and
Jalpaiguri
West Bengal
(Districts of
Murshidabad
Malda, 24 Pargana
(N) and 24
Pargana(s)
West Bengal
(Districts of
Hoogly, Burdwan,
Midnapore (W)
Uday Narayanpur
and Howrah)
W. Bengal (Malda
and Murshidabad)
W Bengal (Nadia,
Murshidabad) and
North 24 Parganas
West Bengal
(Darjeeling)
Sub total
Karnataka
(Tumkur,
Bangalore Urban
Bangalore, Rural,
Hassan, Kolar,
Chitradurga,
Dharwad and
Bagalkot)
Karnataka
(Bangalore Urban
Actual
Exports
(Rs. Cr.)
0.20
(MARCH 2008)
Actual
Investments
(Rs. Cr.)
78.69
3.30
0.93
3.72
0.15
74.00
3.58
4.43
0.12
0.00
0.00
85.65
1237.05
83.47
87.34
276.00
0.13
Flowers
Vanilla
3
Uttranchal
Lychee
Flowers
Basmati rice
Medicinal &
Aromatic
Plants
4
Punjab
Vegetables
Potatoes
Bangalore (Rural),
Kolar
Karnataka
(Bangalore(Urban)
Bangalore(Rural),
Kolar, Tumkur,
Kodagu and
Belgaum
Karnataka
(Districts of
Dakshin Kannada,
Uttara Kannada,
Udupi, Shimoga,
Kodagu,
Chickamagalur)
Sub total
Uttranchal
(Udhamsingh
Nagar, Nainital and
Dehradun)
Uttranchal
(Districts of
Dehradun,
Pantnagar)
Uttranchal
(Districts of
Udham Singh
Nagar, Nainital,
Dehradun and
Haridwar)
Uttaranchal
(Districts of
Uttarkashi,
Chamoli,
Pithoragarh,
Dehradun and
Nainital)
Sub total
Punjab (Fatehgarh
Sahib, Patiala,
Sangrur, Ropar and
Ludhiana)
Punjab (Singhpura
Zirakpur (Patiala)
Rampura Phul,
Muktsar, Ludhiana,
31.74
3.57
0.00
0.00
1544.79
2.45
91.04
3.72
0.04
10.19
0.00
0.39
1.00
0.00
3.49
0.03
14.30
35.75
2.80
8.46
Basmati
Rice
5
Uttar
Pradesh
Potatoes
Mangoes
and
Vegetables
Mangoes
Basmati
Rice
6
Maharash
tra
Grape and
grapewine
Mango
(Alphonso)
Jullunder
Punjab (Districts of
Gurdaspur,
Amritsar,
Kapurthala,
Jalandhar,
Hoshiarpur and
Nawanshahar)
Sub total
Uttar Pradesh
(Agra, Hathras,
Farrukhabad,
Kannoj, Meerut,
Aligarh and
Bagpat)
Uttar Pradesh
(Lucknow, Unnao,
Hardoi, Sitapur and
Barabanki)
Uttar Pradesh
(Saharanpur,
Muzzfarnagar,
Bijnaur, Meerut,
Bhagpat and
Bulandshahar)
Uttar Pradesh
(Districts of
Bareilly,
Shahajahanpur,
Pilibhit, Rampur,
Badaun, Bijnor,
Moradabad, J B
Phulenagar,
Saharanpur,
Mujjafarnagar,
Meerut,
Bulandshahar,
Ghaziabad)
Sub total
Maharashtra
(Nasik, Sanghli,
Pune, Satara,
Ahmednagar and
Sholapur)
Maharashtra
(Districts of
1521.00
5.27
1523.83
7.00
49.48
0.97
0.47
20.89
12.49
16.99
0.00
0.47
19.96
384.67
39.32
110.17
123.00
36.86
Kesar
Mango
Flowers
Onions
Pomegranate
Banana
Oranges
7
Andhra
Pradesh
Mango Pulp
&
Fresh Veg.
Mango and
Grapes
Mango
Gherkins
Ratnagiri,
Sindhudurg,
Raigarh and
Thane)
Maharashtra
(Districts of
Aurangabad, Beed,
Jalna, Ahmednagar
and Latur)
Maharashtra (Pune,
Nasik, Kolhapur
and Sangli)
Maharashtra
(Districts of Nasik,
Ahmednagar,
Pune, Satara,
Jalgaon and
Solapur)
Districts of
Solapur, Sangli,
Ahmednagar,
Pune, Nasik,
Osmanabad &
Latur
Jalgaon, Dhule,
Nandurbar,
Buldhana,
Parbhani, Hindoli,
Nanded and
Wardha
Nagpur and
Amraoti
Sub total
Andhra Pradesh
(Chittoor District)
Andhra Pradesh
(Districts of Ranga
Reddy, Medak and
Parts of
Mahaboobngar
Districts)
Andhra Pradesh
(Krishna District)
Andhra Pradesh
(Districts of
12.17
3.43
35.50
168.00
588.00
38.33
20.24
1.53
0.04
6.99
2.72
0.01
1166.34
2736.03
365.32
91.40
18.29
57.21
2.75
17.90
44.52
20.05
Chilli
8
Jammu &
Kashmir
Apple
Walnuts
9
Tripura
Organic
pineapple
10
Madhya
Pradesh
Potatoes
Onion
Garlic
Seed Spices
Mahboobnagar,
Rangareddy,
Medak,
Karimnagar,
Warangal,
Ananthapur and
Nalgonda)
Guntur
Sub total
Jammu and
Kashmir (Districts
of Srinagar,
Baramula,
Anantnag,
Kupwara,
Badgaum and
Pulwama)
Jammu & Kashmir
RegionBaramulla,
Anantnag,
Pulwama, Budgam,
Kupwara and
Srinagar) (Jammu
Region
- Doda, Poonch,
Udhampur, Rajouri
and Kathua)
Sub total
Tripura
(Kumarghat,
Manu, Melaghar,
Matabari and
Kakraban Blocks
Sub total
Madhya Pradesh
(Malwa, Ujjain,
Indore, Dewas,
Dhar, Shajajpur,
Ratlam, Neemuch
and Mandsaur)
Madhya Pradesh
(Districts of Guna,
Mandsaur, Ujjain,
Rajgarh, Ratlam,
Shajapur and
51.00
2852.59
124.72
20.32
206.88
6.71
552.21
14.14
676.93
0.00
20.85
7.62
0.00
15.99
7.62
42.64
38.43
4.55
Wheat
(Duram)
Lentil and
Grams
Oranges
11
Tamil
Nadu
Flower
Flowers
Mangoes
Cashewnut
12
Bihar
Lychee,
Vegetables
Neemuch)
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
Shivpuri, Guna,
Vidisha, Raisen,
Narsinghpura,
Chhindwara
Chhindwara.Hosha
ngabad. Betul
Sub total
Tamil Nadu
(Dharmapuri)
Tamil Nadu
(Nilgiri District)
Tamil Nadu
(Districts of
Madurai, Theni,
Dindigul,
Virudhunagar and
Tirunelveli)
Cuddalore,
Thanjavur,
Pudukottai and
Sivaganga
Sub total
Bihar
(Muzaffarpur,
21.00
4.71
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.90
75.42
39.40
60.80
22.47
44.56
5.50
0.00
0.81
18.33
0.00
102.29
5.87
28.78
20.10
& Honey
13
14
15
Gujarat
Sikkim
Himachal
Pradesh
16
Orissa
17
Jharkhand
Samastipur,
Hajipur, Vaishali,
East and West
Champaran,
Bhagalpur,
Begulsarai,
Khagaria,
Sitamarhi, Saran
and Gopalganj)
Sub total
Mango and
Gujarat (Districts
Vegetables
of Ahmedabad,
Khadia, Anand,
Vadodra, Surat,
Navsari, Valsad,
Bharuch and
Narmada)
Value Added Gujarat (Districts
Onion
of Bhavnagar,
Surendranagar,
Amreli, Rajkot,
Junagadh and
Jamnagar Districts)
Sesame
Amerali,
Seeds
Bhavnagar,
Surendranagar,
Rajkot, Jamnagar
Sub total
Flowers
Sikkim (East
(Orchids)
Sikkim)
and Cherry
Pepper
Ginger
Sikkim (North,
East, South &
West Sikkim)
Sub total
Apples
Himachal Pradesh
(Shimla, Sirmour,
Kullu, Mandi,
Chamba and
Kinnaur)
Sub total
Ginger and
Orissa (Kandhamal
Turmeric
District)
Sub total
Vegetables
Jharkhand (Ranchi,
5.87
1.65
20.10
16.66
300.49
13.67
0.00
0.00
302.14
0.00
30.31
1.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.15
0.00
0.00
1.76
0.00
0.00
1.76
0.00
0.00
0.00
18
Kerala
Horticulture
Products
Medicinal
Plant
19
Assam
Fresh &
Processed
Ginger
20
Rajasthan
Coriander
Cumin
Hazaribagh and
Lohardaga)
Sub total
Kerala (Districts of
Thrissur,
Ernakulam,
Kottayaam,
Alappuzha,
Pathanumthitta,
Kollam,
Thiruvanthapuram,
Idukki and
Palakkod)
Wayanad,
Mallapuram,
Palakkad, Thrissur,
Ernakulam, Idukki,
Kollam,
Pathanamittha,
Thiruvananthapura
m
Sub total
Assam (Kamrup,
Nalbari, Barpeta,
Darrang, Nagaon,
Morigaon, Karbi
Anglong and North
Cachar districts)
Sub total
Kota, Bundi,
Baran, Jhalawar &
Chittoor
Nagaur, Barmer,
Jalore, Pali and
Jodhpur
Sub total
TOTAL
ACTUAL EXPORTS
ACTUAL INVESTMENTS
0.00
2277.79
0.00
3.10
0.00
0.00
2277.79
2.17
3.10
3.15
2.17
23.40
3.15
44.53
26.54
27.33
49.94
71.86
10690.96
1097.53
Rs. 10690.96 Crores
Rs. 1097.53 Crores
AGRI EXPORT ZONES SANCTIONED SO FAR
- Functional Status of 60 AEZs
1.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR PINEAPLE IN WEST BENGAL

In view of the international demand for processed pineapple
products and also on account of the concentration of
pineapple (Kew variety) growing in the district of Siliguri and
Jalpaiguri of West Bengal, a proposal was mooted for setting
up such a zone. This project entailed development of the
produce through research and extension by a dedicated
team of personnel, setting up of processing plants by private
entrepreneurs and concerted market efforts. In this AEZ, the
total investment of Rs. 3559.00 lakhs was envisaged, out of
which Rs. 3144.00 lakhs was to come from the private
entrepreneurs for setting up of processing plants. The
remaining amount was to come from various Government
Agencies like Ministry of Food Processing Industries,
National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture and
APEDA.
This investment was anticipated to lead to
projected exports of around Rs. 127 crores in the next 5
years.
Present status:
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Farmers have been identified in the Zone and necessary
training imparted to them on pre and post harvest protocols.
Training material has been prepared in local language and
distributed. This has resulted in enhanced productivity due to
high density plantation and control over the diseases.
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In the year 2004-05, an area of 210 ha. has been brought
under high density plantation and assured system of
irrigation under the scheme of “Development of commercial
horticulture through pre and post harvest management” of
National Horticulture Board (NHB).

To ensure smooth supply of the raw materials to the
processing units a Special Committee has been formed
comprising of members representing UBKV, NABARD,
UBKGB, ICAR, Department of FPI&H, Dabur, Calypso.The
State Horticulture Research Station at Mohitnagar, Jalpaiguri
is engaged in the production of planting materials from
pineapple suckers. The Queen variety is being tried on one
acre plot. A project on drip irrigation will be implemented
shortly.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
and the Department have jointly submitted a project viz. “IT –
based Horticultural Extension Education for Agri-Business in
North Bengal” to the Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology, Government of India. The project
will be taken up on a pilot basis and will assist the pineapple
growers in receiving timely and relevant information. The
infrastructure would include V-SAT, Interactive Voice
Response Service and Agri Information portal anchored on
local language. CDAC would act as the executing agency
and would maintain an interactive multimedia based
educational material for this proposed information
dissemination-cum-learning services. Space Application
Centre, Ahmedabad has agreed to provide free transponder
for this scheme.
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M/s Dabur Private Limited have completed their multi-fruit
(mainly pineapple) processing unit at Jalpaiguri to process
160 MTs of pineapples daily with an investment of around
Rs. 18.47 crores. The unit is likely to produce 2300 MTs of
fruit-pulp and concentrate with a revenue generation of Rs.
15.00 crores annually. Of Rs. 15.00 crores estimated
revenue, the domestic market is likely to contribute Rs. 9.00
crores and the rest is expected to come from exports.

M/s. Calypso Bengal Foods Pvt. Ltd. with an estimated
project of Rs. 9.00 crores approximately for the first phase is
setting up a state of art pineapple processing unit at Bidhan
Nagar, Siliguri. This unit has come forward to invest in this
region after the development of AEZ for Pineapples in the
State and has started to function commercially from
February 2006. The company has started a partnership
programme with the farmers in which approximately 700
farmers have been registered. A memebership card has
been handed over to each registered farmer giving details of
land ownership, production etc. The company is also
encouraging farmers to introduce gherkins as intercrop in
pineapple fields. It will be a joint venture with the West
Bengal Industrial Development Corporation. They have
processed 80 MT of pineapple for test marketing to Europe
and Japan and the result is very encouraging. Their
marketing partner from Germany has also visited the
pineapple growing area in West Bengal.

M/s. Poddar Fruits and Vegetables Products Pvt. Ltd. have
set up a canned fruits processing unit at Coochbehar with
an investment of Rs. 2.18 crores.

M/s. B.J. Enterprise, Mohitnagar, Jalpaiguri is setting up a
processing unit for pineapples (337MT/year) and tomato
(90MT/year). Project cost of the unit is Rs. 0.81 crores.

Eleven multipurpose cold storages at total cost of Rs. 44.80
crores have been set up in this AEZ. In addition seven
potato cold storages at an invest ment of Rs. 32. 31 crores
have also been set up in this zone

M/s. Pataka Food Products Pvt. Ltd is reported to have
exported 12 tonnes of raw pineapple during last year.

A laboratory at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidhyalaya has
been sanctioned by APEDA with funding of Rs. 362.00
lakhs.

Jadavpur University has undertaken a research on
appropriate processed pineapple products for domestic and
export markets during 2004-05, which is continuing. The
project aims at the development of the following products –
pineapple sauce, dehydrated pineapple, osmotic dehydrated
pineapple, freeze dried pineapple, spray-dried pineapple,
pineapple candy, anaerobic fermentation of waste juice. Of
these, pineapple sauce and osmotically dried pineapples
have been prepared and standardized under optimum
conditions.

APEDA has approved the proposal of Rs. 675.00 lakhs for
setting up of Centre for perishable cargo at International
Airport, Kolkata. The project is likely to benefit export of
pineapples apart from other products.

Perishable Cargo Complex at Bagdogra Airport – estimated
cost Rs. 299.40 lakhs and Post Harvest Handling cum
Auction Centre at North Bengal – estimated cost Rs.
1206.69 lakhs are being undertaken as a part of the
infrastructure development in this AEZ.
APEDA has also received a proposal for setting up of Centre
for Perishable Cargo at Haldia Seaport, Distt. Purba
Medinipur in W.B., which is likely to benefit the export of
Pineapples and Potatoes.
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The total exports are Rs. 0.20 crores.

The total investment of Rs. 78.69 crores has been
achieved.
2.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR LITCHI IN UTTARANCHAL

This project entails a total investment of Rs. 8.7 Crores out
of which around Rs. 3.44 Crores will come by way of
investment from private entrepreneurs and the remaining
amount is proposed to the sourced from various Central and
Government Agencies like Ministry of Agriculture, UTDASP,
National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Food Processing
Industry and APEDA. It is expected that this investment
would lead to an export of around Rs. 38.20 Crores in the
next 5 years.

The project centers around improving the productivity and
quality of litchi and for further value addition through
processing before export. In view of the limited period of
availability of litchi, the pack house set up for this purpose
will also be utilized for packing and processing vegetables
produced in the hinterland.
Present Status:
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MOU with the State Government was signed on 22nd
September 2001
17 applications from entrepreneurs were received, out of
which, only 4 were short listed and out of these 4
applications, only 2 companies have set up their pack
houses with a private investment of Rs. 118 lakhs and
APEDA’s contribution of Rs. 45.70 lakhs .
APEDA had issued in principle approval on 21/03/2002 for a
sum of Rs. 42,52,900/- under its scheme of R&D to M/s G.B.
Pant University of Agriculture & Technology.
30 farmers were sent for practical training on pre and post
harvest practices to the farm and processing unit of M/s.
Radha Krishna Impex, Muzaffarpur (Bihar) . It is proposed to
send 21 farmers each to Murshidabad , West Bengal and
Muzaffarpur , Bihar during the current year again
15 training programmes were organized in which 700
farmers participated
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Three training programmes were organized at Pant Nagar
University for the officers of Department of Horticulture. 75
farmers have so far been imparted training.
Mr. Christian Didier of M/s. Cirad Flohr, France visited
Uttaranchal a number of times to provide useful inputs for
pre harvest and harvest management to the farmers as well
as to the exporters.
9 more entrepreneurs were short listed under the AEZ. MoU
with the private entrepreneurs have been signed on
27/02/2003. (4 pack house, 2 processing units are likely to
be set up during the current year).

Mr. Tarun Gautam, M/s Imaginations Agri Export and Mr.
Ravinder Singh Randhawa, M/s. BG Agri Exports visited
Dubai during March to finalize the export tie-ups.

Mr. Sudhir Chadha visited Netherlands in March and
Brussels in Belgium in April for finalizing the contracts for
exports.

Exporters have planned that one of them will go to Dubai to
look after the marketing of the litchi there.

The export targets from Uttaranchal are fixed as 136 MT in
this year. (Details enclosed)

The National Litchi Day on and a meeting held on 10th May
at Balbeer Garden Choi with Director Horticulture,
Coordinator, Agri Export Development Unit (AEDU) and
President All India Litchi Growers Association to finalize the
exports.
The plastic crates subsidized by NHB are being distributed
to the farmers and will be completed by month end.
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Organized meetings with litchi growers and exporters to fix
the prices at which different grades litchi is to be purchased
from the farmers.

Investment opportunities brochure is under the process of
publishing.
Export strategies for litchi:

The AEDU shall be putting more emphasis to the exporters
of fresh litchi to send their produce by refer containers so
that the shelf life and the quality of the produce is enhanced.

Also, for increased shelf life and quality, experiments on CA
transportation shall be conducted. It has been planned that
at least one CA container shall be dispatched.

In order to have the continuous presence in the international
market with impact and remain competitive with the Thailand
litchis, a strong need for a consolidation setup at Dubai and
other destination is felt. In continuation of this Mr. Sudhir
Chadha, President of UAEA has told that they are sending
two persons for this year export, one for Dubai and one for
Belgium & Netherlands.

Some of the vegetables have been identified to have a
strong international demand. So, AEDU is trying to promote
the following vegetables to exports from this area.
- Ethnic vegetables- Okra, Bitter gourd, Pointed gourd etc.
- Continental vegetables- Snow peas, sugar snaps, fine
beans, baby corn, sweet corn

It is planned to improve the packaging of litchi by
development of new packaging material and techniques so
that the product becomes more acceptable in international
markets.

In order to promote the UA brand and gain more market,
AEDU is planning to organize buyer seller meet and similar
exercises have to be repeated in countries like Netherlands,
Dubai, Belgium and UK with the help of APEDA.

Quality has to be improved so that more markets may be
tapped and better prices may be fetched. In this regard,
series of workshop and seminars have been conducted on
different quality standards like ISO, HACCP, EUREPGAP
etc.
Review meeting for financial year 2005-06
A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Chairman APEDA
on 12/12/2005 at Dehradun and the following was observed:
 The export performance of fresh and processed litchis is a
under:
Year
Qty. in MTs
FoB Value
(in Rs. Lakhs)
2002
9.25
5.55
2003
73.00
43.80
2004
164.20
98.52
2005
34.00
20.40
The export performance has declined and the reason given
was that the farmers / contractors are comfortable in selling
the produce in the domestic market as they are getting better
prices.
Importers look for consistent quality and reliable supplier
base. They look forward to year round presence irrespective
of prices whether they are high or low. Any break in the
supplies would mean to make fresh efforts to recapture the
market.
 Due to APEDA’s initiative a French expert was deputed to
give pre and post harvest training on the practices to be
followed by the growers in the State of Uttaranchal during
2001 & 2002. These packages of practices need to be
adhered to strictly.
 It was also noted from the Exporters representing Litchi &
MAPS Agri-Export Zones present in the meeting that they
are facing problems in execution of buy-back assurances
given by them to the Farmers. While the selling price of
Farmer's produce is lower in the domestic market, he readily
honours the Buy-back arrangement between him & the
Exporter. However, when the price in the Domestic market is
higher, the Farmer does not honour the commitment
reached and sells off his produce in the domestic market.
For the financial year 2006-07. The litchi export target is 100
tonnes (processed and fresh litchis). This year an attempt
has been made to send one reefer container of fresh litchis
from the State of Uttaranchal.
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The total exports are 2.45 crores.

The total investment of Rs. 3.72 crores has been
achieved.
3.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR GHERKINS IN KARNATAKA
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This project initially envisaged an investment of
Rs.10.95 crores, of which Rs.7.75 crores was
expected from Private Sector & Rs.3.20 crores from
Central Government.
Additional exports worth Rs.35.25 Crores were
expected in the next 5 years. This projection could go
up if the duties imposed by the European Union on
Gherkins are brought down.
The primary focus of the project is towards pest and
disease management, productivity enhancement and
post harvest handling, apart from emphasis on
marketing the product
Present Status:
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MOU signed on 19th September 2001
A research project was sanctioned by APEDA for Pest
and Disease Management and awarded to University
of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, The project has
been completed with success.
KAPPEC arranged to release booklets (both in
English and Kannada) on the Integrated Pest
Management for the benefit of farmers as well as
the extension staff of the gherkin industry. The
booklets were distributed free of cost t o the
farmers and also the gherkin industry
APEDA’s efforts and initiatives have resulted in
removal of Import Duty on gherkins in USA .
Scale of finance for gherkin crop was fixed at Rs.
18000 per acre to facilitate farmers to raise loans
easily. The number of farmers who benefit under the
AEZ are 41,606 small and marginal farmers covering
an area of 39,178 acres, under contract farming
system.
The roads were identified in the AEZ area and the
details were given to the State Govt. Almost all
roads in AEZ areas have been developed under
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PGSY), Rural
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Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) from
NABARD and also under the regular budgets from
the Public Works Department of the Govt. of
Karnataka.
Kissan Credit Cards to farmers have been issued on
priority to facilitate them to raise crop loans.
An Investment of Rs.86.64 crores has been made in
the private sector in the AEZ.
Almost all the gherkin-processing units are connected
with the industrial feeder lines from rural feeder lines,
so that they get quality power supply to their
processing units.
Fixation of standard input-output norms for duty-free
import of inputs has been notified by office of the
Development
Commissioner,
Cochin
Special
Economic Zone, Bangalore (vide order no.3/14/96EOU:CSEZ dt. 18.08.2003).
Presently 24 gherkins units engaged in the production,
procurement, processing and exports.
A total of 9
units have been set up after the signing of MoU.
Only crop successfully grown under contract farming
system.
Export are affected both in bulk as well as in
convenient consumer packs (in bottles).
Exemption from the payment of market cess fro
purchase of gherkins directly from farmers for exports.
Shriram Institute of Agricultural Research, Bangalore,
have completed the project on Pesticide Residue
Testing equipments with financial assistance from
APEDA .
KAPPEC Participated in the India International Trade
Fair – 2004 held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from
14-27 November, 2004 highlighting on gherkins.
KAPPEC took part in Krishi Expo – 2005 held at New
Delhi from 9 – 13 March, 2005 and highlighting the
gherkin crop and displayed variety of gherkin samples.
Six training programs have been organized by
KAPPEC in close association with APEDA, IGEA,
UAS (B), IIHR, Dept.of Horticulture, Govt. of
Karnataka.
However, the training process to
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farmers in the gherkin industry is an ongoing
process throughout the year through the extension
staff of each of the gherkin units who will impart
extension services to gherkin farmers regularly.
The Government of Karnataka announced exemption
of market cess for all the AEZs in the state including
the one on gherkins on 11th March 2003.
A Research Project has been envisaged on
“Standardisation of Production Technology for Export
Quality Gherkins”, for which a MoU is likely to be
signed between the University of Agricultural Sciences,
Bangalore and APEDA.
All the gherkin units have their own cold storage
facility, based on their requirements, and facility
for packing gherkins, either in bulk or in consumer
jars.
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The total exports are 1237.05 crores.
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A total investment of Rs. 87.74 Crores has been
made in the AEZ.
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AGRI EXPORT ZONES FOR MANGOES
VEGETABLES IN UTTAR PRADESH (LUCKNOW)
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The project envisages an investment of Rs. 44.71 crore, out
which Rs. 16.48 crore will come from various central and
state government agencies and Rs 28.23 Cr from the private
sector.
Incremental exports of mango and mango products worth
Rs. 170.82 crore are expected in the next five years. Around
600 farmers would be benefited under this AEZ.
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MOU for this Agri Export Zone was signed on 7th Nov. 2001
383 farmers identified for focused approach for promoting
exports from the Zone. Central Institute for Subtropical
horticulture (CISH) imparting training to farmers on pre and
post harvest practices.
Minimum 50 farmers per distt. Under AEZ were selected for
training every year.
According to training modules four programmes-three on
pre-harvest and one for post harvest management are
conducted. All the information regarding crop management
is provided to the farmers & in this training programme 300
trainees have been benefited from AEZ, Lucknow.
Vrindavan Botlars Pvt Ltd, Lucknow was selected as
entrepreneur.
Pest/Disease control are a part of training program.
CISH, Lucknow is undertaking research with regard to pest
risk analysis, fruit fly infestation, blackening of mangoes &
rejuvenation of old orchards. NHB is assisting State
Government in developing IPM protocols and internal
necrosis of fruits.
A pack house has been established in Rahmankheda at a
cost of Rs 1.48 Crores with APEDA’s assistance. Ripening
chamber added in the pack house.
Another pack house has been established at Kursi Road
Food Park Lucknow.
PPMS Nursery established at Malihabad.
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Post harvest Management Centre established at Malihabad
and Lucknow.
Food Analytical Research Centre has been established in
Lucknow.
Road Linkage to Mandi is in progress under UPDASP.
Mandi Tax Exempted for mangoes.
40 Ton mangoes have been exported to London and Dubai.
Subsidy of Rs.10/kg or 25%, which ever is less, are given to
exporters.
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Subsidy
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provided
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Area
Expansion/Rejuvenation to farmers.
Brand promotion of U P Mango was done in Hyderabad &
Kolkata till July.
Walk-in type cold storage established at Airport.
Exports to the tune of 87 MTs have been executed from the
Lucknow AEZ directly and mangoes of U.P. exported
through exporters of Mumbai during the year 2003.
The Government of U.P. has also provided transport subsidy
for exports of mangoes from the State @ Rs 5/Kg.
Under AEZ an extensive programme for rejuvenation of the
old mango trees is being implemented. State Govt. is
providing Rs.10, 000/Ha for rejuvenation of orchards.
State Nodal agency for AEZ has been sanctioned 15000
plastic crates by NHB under their financial scheme for using
them as intermediate packaging for transports.
The UP Horticulture Marketing Federation have provided
good quality pesticides to the farmers for controlling of pests
and diseases in the AEZ.
About 200 ha. Mango orchards were selected under area
expansion programme. State Govt. is providing subsidy @
Rs 5,000/Ha for area expansion.
The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned Rs.
412.40 lacs for development of drain of 1800 mtr and Rs.
282.50 lacs for construction of road at Kursi Road Industrial
Park as informed to this office vide letter no. 582/18-4-200712 (ASIDE)/06 dt. 9th March, 2007.
The total exports are Rs. 0.47 crores.
The total investment of Rs. 20.89 crores has been
achieved.
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AGRI EXPORT ZONES FOR POTATOES IN UTTAR
PRADESH
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The project envisages an investment of Rs.10.41 crore Out
of this amount, Rs.8.93 crore will come from central and
state government agencies and Rs 0.24 Cr will be invested
by State Government
Exports worth Rs. 555 crores of potatoes is expected from
this AEZ It is expected that value realization in the domestic
market will also improve.
Around 800 farmers are likely to be benefited.
Present Status:
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The MOU for setting up this zone was signed between
APEDA and State government on 7th Nov 2001
A quantity of 2000 Mts has been exported during 2003-04
for Rs.1.20 Crores.
M/s Bankey Bihari ji India Ltd. has conducted a feasibility
study to set up a processing unit in Agra. Unit is being
commissioned by December 2004
1250 farmers have been identified and necessary assistance
has already been given for organizing training programmes.
Schedule to provide 27 training programmes, 18 for preharvest management & 9 for post-harvest management.
Pest Survey and Surveillance has been carried by
Directorate of Horticulture.
Required seed for crop was distributed and arrangements
are now being made for domestic sale and export of coming
crop season.
UP HORTIFED is exploring export possibilities of potatoes to
UAE and Sri Lanka.
Govt. of UP has extended transport subsidy of Rs.0.25 per
Kg. for domestic sales and Rs.1.00 per Kg. for export .
Potato graders are being installed by the state government
as a central facility with 25% financial assistance from
APEDA. 6 Potato graders have been supplied each at
Meerut, Firozabad, Aligarh, Kanouj, Hathras & Agra.
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Potato workshop and a BSM organized in 2002,and a BSM
in Kolkatta organized in May, 2003.
International Potato Conference & Buyer-Seller meet
organized on 11th March 2003 at Delhi.
International Potato workshop at CPRI Campus every year
in March.
Transport subsidy provided. Out of the earmarked 7 crores,
Rs.35 lakhs distributed.
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Exports worth Rs.7 Crores were affected from this zone
since declaration.
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The total investment in the zone stands at Rs. 0.97
Crores.
6.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR VEGETABLES IN PUNJAB
 The AEZ entails an investment of Rs.26.77 crores. Out of
this, the Government contribution is Rs.11.83 crores and
private sector contribution is Rs.14.94 crores.
 An incremental export of around Rs. 129 crores is
envisaged.
 1500 farmers are likely to benefit and direct employment of
500-750 persons is expected
Present Status:
 MOU for the zone was signed on 29th Oct 2001
 5 vegetable processing units have been set up with an
investment of Rs. 33 crore .
 Seeds have been supplied to the contract farmers who are
growing vegetable in 500 acres of land.
 Rs. 0.65 crores worth exports of vegetables have been
undertaken since the setting up of the AEZ .
 Steps are being initiated for creation of a marketing hub in
U.K., and Dubai.
 State Government is also providing the grant up to Rs. 5000
per product for
development of packaging
as per
International standards. In addition state has also made
provision for providing 25% of the actual custom duty paid
with a cap of Rs. 25 lakh.
 Rs. 50 lakh have been sanctioned by APEDA for setting up
of mechanized handling facility and Rs. 25 lakhs have been
provided as financial assistance for setting up of cold
storage.
 The Government approved the proposal of Idma
Laboratories, an NRI Group, for setting up an Integrated
Horticulture Processing unit at district Fatehgrah Sahib
which would service horticulturists in the agri export zone,
comprising districts of Fatehgarh Sahib, Ropar, Patiala,
Ludhiana and Nawashahr.
 Food Processing facility comprising over 10,000 sq meters
of built-up area and the latest state-of-blast freezing, spiral
freezing, integrated quick freeze and vacuum sterilization
and packaging is being set up in this AEZ. The unit require
dedicated crops grown in an area of 20,00 acre in the agri
export zone districts. The unit also provide input support in
the form of seeds, nursery seedling and financial support to
participating farmers and would focus on small and marginal
farmers. The project investment was currently in excess of
Rs.25 crore and was expected to reach Rs.100 crores in the
next 2-3 years.
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achieved.
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AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR POTATOES IN PUNJAB
 This project entails a total investment of Rs.10.41 crore out
of which Rs.8.19 crore will be provided by various Central
Government Agencies.
 The AEZ would result in incremental exports of Rs. 393.75
Crs.
 This project is to be implemented in two stages. Table
variety potatoes and potato seeds will be exported in the 1st
phase and the processed potato products will be exported in
the 2nd phase.
Present Status:
 The MOU for this zone was signed on 20th Dec. 2001.
 500 farmers have been identified for this zone for
conducting training programmes and for the same an
amount of Rs.2.4 lakhs has been sanctioned in the first year
and Rs.3 lakhs has been sanctioned in the second year of
operation.
 During 2002 & 2003 Markfed have exported potatoes worth
Rs 75 Lakhs.. In year 2004-05 Marked has exported 25 Mts.
of Potatoes from the zone FOB realization was to the tune of
Rs.4/kg.
 Export of Potato seeds and tubers worth Rs.1.54 crores in
2004-2005 and Rs.54 lakhs in 2003-2004 has taken place
from a joint venture between Australian Co. Techno-tubes &
Chambal Agritech Unit.
 Punjab Markfed has signed an MoU with M/s HPMI – Mark
Hort. Potatoes India Ltd. The company will execute the
export orders for Srilanka and UAE and Doha.
 APEDA has approved total financial assistance of an amount
of Rs.289.68 lakh, out of which Rs.4.38 lakh is for pre and
post harvest training and Rs.4.30 lakhs for feasibility of AEZ
and Rs.281 lakhs for common infrastructure facilities.
 Under Infrastructure development scheme Common
infrastructure facilities for handling perishable horticulture
products like fruits & vegetables with a total capacity of
storing 2500 Mts is being set up by Markfed. Total project
cost at todays cost is Rs 846 Lakhs .While APEDA is
providing 75% of total cost of Plant & Machinery project i.e.
Rs.2.81 crores to Punjab Markfed. The project was held up
due to cancellation of original Land site allotted at
Singhpura, (Zirakpur) Now that the issue is settled by
allocation of land at Dhindori kalan , Ludhiana. The
construction of facility was inaugerated on 17.1.06 and is
expected to be completed by June 2006.
 The issue of Exports of potatoes to Germany has also being
taken up by Markfed with MoA through Punjab Agri
University Ludhiana for clearance of Phytosanitory
requirements of EU countries. With the Phyto sanitory
clearance , It is expected the AEZ will be able to generate
exports of 10000 Mts ( Worth App Rs 15 Crores ) by year
2007
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land have attained EurepGap certificate
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achieved.
8.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FLOWERS (TANFLORA) IN
TAMIL NADU
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This project entails a total investment of Rs. 24.85 crores
with a contribution of Rs. 3.48 crores from the Central
Government. In this project, Central Govt. assistance had
already been given to the project and consequent to the
declaration of this project as an Agri Export Zone, the
product became eligible for certain fiscal incentives as well.
It was expected that the export of flowers during the next five
years would be more than Rs. 158.76 crores.
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MOU signed on 20th March 2002.
15 Farmers who has taken up 30 hectares (2 Ha/Unit) in the
PARK going to be trained in Hitech Floriculture training
programme by the PARK expertise.
TANFLORA & TIDCO preparing the calendar for imparting
training programme.
TIDCO along with TANFLORA preparing the training
module.
Once the construction of Poly-house of the
individual grower who purchased the park unit is over the
training planned to be imparted.
Planting material is available in the Tanflora park model
nursery unit and also in the region for the growers.
R&D activities as per the M/s TANFLORA and grower
requirement for the zone is going to be taken up by
horticulture Research Station, Paiyur, Dharampur district.
Monitored periodically by TANFLORA Infrastructure Park
staff with Horticulture Department Technical Assistance and
Horticultural Research station, Paiyur.
198.73 acres of Private Land acquired by the TANFLORA
company and Central Packing House completed.
15 Grower Park units of 2 hectares each have started
construction of the poly-houses.
TNEB power connection has been obtained for 50 Hectares
of area covered under Poly house cultivation for production
of Fresh cut roses.
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Total exports are Rs. 39.40 crores. Cut flowers have
been exported to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai,
Jeddah, Riyadh, UK, Germany and Australia.
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achieved.
Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
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State-of-the art Central Packing House, admeasuring 80,000
sq.ft., fully insulated is built for processing the flowers.
Company is in the process of establishing pre-cool facilities.
All the 25 growers have been allotted area of 2 hectares
each (total 50 hectares) and poly-houses are under
construction.
70 new rose varieties of Olij Rozen, Holland, have been
planted and some more new varieties are arriving.
7.5 km length of internal roads & 20 km length of storm
water drains and CD works have been completed. 20 borewells are dug-up. Being in AEZ, the State Government has
laid approach road to the project and permitted company to
draw water from adjoining lake.
Since APEDA has supported the project, State Bank of India
has sanctioned term loans to Tanflora and all the units at a
concessional rate of interest.
Orders have been placed by the growers for import of
fertigation systems from Netafim & plastic sheets from Israel
(total cost of these facilities is about Rs.5.00 crores).
71 lakh liters storage capacity steel water tanks have been
imported from Holland.
Project is scheduled to achieve commercial production by
October, 2006 and by March, 2007, Tanflora is expected to
produce and export about 6 million stems.
The Model Unit production is programmed for Valentine
season and flush is coming up very well. From the Model
Unit, Tanflora has exported 1,50,000 stems to Germany,
Singapore, Australia and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and also
exporting additional quantities by outsourcing. Tanflora has
coordinated exports to the tune of 25 lakh stems from
Krishnagiri AEZ for this Valentine season.
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AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR GRAPE AND GRAPE WINE IN
MAHARASHTRA
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The project in the first stage, entails a total cost of Godavari
Wine Park, Vinchur, Nashik is Rs. 9.37 crore & Krishna Wine
Park, Palus, Sangali is Rs. 18.37 crore. out of which Rs.4.00
crore for each Park will come from various Central Govt.
agencies like APEDA, National Horticulture Board, Ministry
of Food Processing Industries, and Ministry of Agriculture.
The rest of the expenditure will be borne by the State
Government.
The AEZ would lead to exports of Rs.68.47 Crores.
It was also proposed to setup Maharashtra Grape Board
(MGB), an autonomous development agency, which will
work as a facilitator to ensure a smooth and orderly
development of the grape & grape wine industry in the state.
Present Status:
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The MOU for this Agri Export Zone was signed on 7th Jan
2002
120 application have been Finalised by MIDC (the Nodal
Agency) from entrepreneurs for plots for Wine Park and the
plots are allotted
474 farmers have also been identified by the State
Government for intensive training. 92 training programmes
organized to cover 5042 farmers.
MIDC has allotted 2,000 Sq. Mtrs. Plot to M/s. Vinchur
Grape Wine & Krishna Wine Park.
80 hectare of land is developed at Palus area where roads
are constructed.
A Project has also been sanctioned for evolving new
varieties of processing grapes as well.
Grape wine is exported from this zone from the year 20032004 onwards from the new units. Four units have already
started exports of wine from the zone.
The State government has taken initiative to set up wine
parks in Sangli and Nasik districts. MFPI has
sanctioned/disbursed Rs.2.0 crores as grant-in-aid
assistance for setting up a food park for grape wine at
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allocated.
36 wineries in the AEZ are already producing wines .
A Concession of 25% in excise duty has been offered by the
state Government . ( 100% exemption from Excise duty for
Ten years from 2001)
State Govt. declared exemption in Sales Tax(4%) for grape
wine.
The Govt. of Maharahstra has constituted a ten member
Task Force Committee under the Chairmanship of
Commissioner (Agriculture) for the development of the AEZ .
MIDC has requested Crisil, Kirloskar, Tata, NRC and
Cebeco, for submitting project report for establishment of
Wine Institute in Nasik District. In Sangli, Palus grape
processing & research centre has been already establised.
During the year 2003-04, export of fresh grapes was made
to Europe for a quantity of approx. 18,000 MTs and to the
Middle East for a quantity of 8000 Mts. The export of fresh
grapes and wine has amounted to Rs. 108 Crores.
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achieved so far.
10. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGOES IN UTTAR
PRADESH (SAHARANPUR)
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The AEZ entails a total investment of Rs. 36.11 crores out
of which 17.78 crore will flow from various Central Govt.
agencies like APEDA, National Horticulture Board, Ministry
of Food Processing Industries etc. and the State Govt. will
contribute to the tune of Rs.1.15 crores.
Private sector
contribution is expected to be Rs 17.18 Crs.
It is expected that there would be an export of around Rs. 71
crores from this zone in the next five years.
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The MOU for this zone was signed on 21st Dec. 2001.
Minimum 50 farmers per district under AEZ are selected for
training every year. In these years 1081 farmers were
trained.
As per training modules four programmes on pre-harvest
and one on post harvest management have been conducted.
All the information regarding crop management is provided
to the farmers & in this training programme 500 trainees
have been benefited from AEZ, Saharanpur.
No entrepreneur has come forward but there is a Food Park
sanctioned by MFPI.
Pest/Disease control are a part of training program. IPM
demonstrations are going on to promote less use of
pesticides.
Financial assistance of Rs. 1.48 crore has been extended
by APEDA for setting up of a pack house. The pack house
has been commissioned and the State Nodal Agency, i.e.
State Mandi Parishad has invited tender for operating and
maintenance of the pack houses by private entrepreneurs.
So far no offer has been received from the private
entrepreneur for operation and maintenance of the newly
commissioned pack house.
Considering the age of mango orchards in the AEZ,
emphasis is being given for rejuvenation of these orchards.
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Packhouse being set up at Saharanpur Mandi & Post
Harvest Management Centre at Saharanpur, Meerut,
Muzaffar nagar.
Mandi tax exempted by State Government and road linkages
to mandi under progress under UPDASP project
Two pack houses established at Mandi, Saharanpur.
Post Harvest Management Centre established at
Saharanpur, Meerut and Muzaffar Nagar.
Road Linkage to Mandi is in progress under UPDASP.
A lot of nurseries are registered under the nursery act in AEZ
but three nurseries out of which one model nursery at
saharanpur and two PPMS nursery at Meerut and Malihabad
were established under UPDASP project for quality planting
material. 61.48 Lac Rs. were invested.
Mandi Tax
Exempted for mangoes.
25 tons of mangoes have been exported so far to Jeddah,
Doha, U.K. and China.
Subsidy of Rs.10/kg or 25%, which ever is less, are given to
exporters.
25%
Subsidy
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being
provided
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Area
Expansion/Rejuvenation to farmers.
Brand promotion of U P Mango with the brand of “Nawab”
was promoting in different states and in China.
About 200 ha. Mango orchards were identified under area
expansion programme. 25% subsidy is given on Area
expansion/rejuvenation to farmers.
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achieved (which includes 4 crores for food park).
11. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGO
VEGETABLES IN ANDHRA PRADESH
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The AEZ entails a total investment of Rs 91.40 crores out of
which around Rs.24.86 crores will flow from various Central
Government agencies like APEDA, National Horticulture
Board, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, etc. The State
Government agencies will also contribute an amount of
around Rs.15.16 crores, with the remaining coming from the
private sector.
It is expected that this additional investment will lead to an
incremental export of more than Rs.252 crores in the next 5
years, apart from considerably enhancing domestic sales as
well.
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The MOU for this zone was signed on 28th Jan 2002.
State Government has identified 8578 farmers for mangoes
and 2460 farmers for vegetables for cultivation of mangoes
and vegetables.
159 training programs have already been conducted which
covered 8578 mango farmers and 46 training programmes
on vegetables have been organized benefiting 2460 farmers.
Six exposure visits have been organised for mango farmers.
100 progressive farmers have been identified from five
potential mandals for importing intensive training on
vegetables. Six exposure visits have been organised for 280
mango farmers.
IIHR scientists are regularly conducting the training on
Integrated Pest Management at monthly intervals.
The PP schedules have been prepared for control of stone
weevil and fruit fly, which are the major pests. A Committee
comprising of Jt. Collector, Chittoor, Project Director, DRDA
and Deputy Director Horticulture has been formed for
arranging the procurement of chemicals for supply on 50%
subsidy and the Department of Horticulture has allocated Rs.
82.50 lakhs as its share.
Applications have been invited
for supply of chemicals and distribution of chemicals to the
farmers is in progress.
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Drip irrigation facilities worth Rs. 234.77 lakhs were provided
to 423 farmers covering an area of 1078 acres .
Hybrid vegetable seed to cover 540 hectares kharif and 800
hectares in Rabi were supplied on 50 % assistance at a cost
of Rs. 22.60 lacs.
Plastic crates (64345 number) worth Rs. 89.60 Lakhs have
been supplied to the farmers with an assistance of Rs.
44.80 lacs by NHB .
Agri Clinic services have been provided by NABARD and an
exclusive seminar for setting up of Agri Clinics is also being
organized by NABARD.
R&D project for eradication of stone weevil pest has been
sanctioned and state nodal agency has signed the MOU with
ANGRAU on 26th March,2004 on behalf of funding agencies.
A Food Park is under development at Kuppam in an area of
182 acres.
A cold storage with a capacity of 2500 MT has been set up
by APSTC at a total cost of Rs. 2.41 crore . The said cold
storage is operational.
A common testing laboratory has been set up by the
Chittoor District Fruit Processing Federation at Chittoor with
the funding of MoFPI at a cost of Rs. 25 lakhs and the
building space has been provided by the State Government.
A decision has been taken for exemption of market cess and
the notification in this regard has been issued shortly.
A notification has already been issued by AP Electricity
regulatory commission for treating all the mango processing
unit as seasonal units and give a concession of 70% and to
pay 30% on fixed charges during off season.
HACCP implementation has been done in 34 processing
units. A cluster based HACCP implementation programme
has been carried out by APEDA for 20 processing units .
State Horticulture Department has started distributing
subsidised quality plant material and seeds.
Two asceptic packaging unit has been set up by tow
entrepreneurs with an investment of Rs.8.00 crores.
The DPR for upgradation of processing units has been
prepared and submitted by APITCO to the State nodal
agency.
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A common facility for Asceptic packing is being set up by
APSTC and the project has been sanctioned by APEDA for
a financial assistance of 75 % of the total cost .
Development of common brand for Mango pulp of Chittoor
region has been initiated by Chittoor Fruit Processors
Federation in the name of seven hills.
4 processing units have been set up at a total cost of Rs.
9.83 crores . Three new units are being set up at a total cost
of Rs. 4.80 crores . Two asceptic units by private exporters
are being set up at a total cost of Rs. 8.00 crores .
Exported from payment of market fee / cess on fruits and
vegetables procured within and brought into the state for
export purposes by exporters and processors and exporting
concerns.
APEDA has provided financial assistance M/s. Galla foods
for setting up of VHT plant for an amount of Rs. 25 lac in
July, 2007 . The facility has started its operation in the last
mango season and has exported mangoes in the last
season.
APEDA has issued In principle approval for setting up of
common infrastructure facility for Asceptic packing for an
amount of Rs. 4.39 crores . MOU has been signed
between APEDA and APSTC . Land has been acquired for
establishing aseptic packing unit near Chittor town . A
master plan has been prepared for the development of site .
The plant is expected to be ready by April, 2008 .
APEDA has issued In principle approval for providing
financial assistance of an amount of Rs. 8.34 crores (Rs. 6
crore for VHT & Rs. 2.34 crore for packhouse) for setting up
of common infrastructure facility - VHT plant and integrated
packhouse at Nuzvid . An amount of Rs. 4.17 crores has
been released in the month of May,2007.
Govt. of India in the Ministry of Commerce has considered
following three common facility project proposals and has
accorded in-principle sanction under ASIDE scheme at a
total cost of Rs.11.45 crores for implementation in 2-3 years
in a phased manner;
1.) Solid Waste Treatment plant.
2.) Supply of Electrical Transformers
3.) Container loading Depot & Roads
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Commissioner of Horticulture has permitted Dy. Director of
Horticulture, AEZ, Chittoor to supply hand operated pruning
saws on 50% subsidy (not exceeding Rs.500/-) per
beneficiary instead of mechanized pruning saws as per the
request of Chittoor District Fruit Processors Federation.
240 Hand operated pruning saws were supplied to farmers
during January 2005.
Department of Horticulture has issued phyto sanitary
certificate for exporting of vegetables during the year 2007
S.No.
Month
Qty. (MT)
1.
Jan-Oct.07
38.87 (Vegetables)
The state govt. has also approved these proposals in the
review meeting of ASIDE held on 16th July, 2007.
Exports worth Rs. 2736.03 Crores of mango pulp and
vegetables has taken place from the AEZ
The investment in the zone has reached a level of Rs.
91.40 Crs
12. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ORGANIC PINEAPPLE IN
TRIPURA
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This AEZ entails a total investment of around Rs.15.66
crores, out of which Rs.8.11 crores will flow from the Central
Government agencies, Rs.1.16 crores from State
Government agencies and the remaining from the private
sector.
The exports were likely to commence from mid 2003,
benefiting around more than 500 farmers in the first phase
itself. Incremental Exports are expected to be Rs.31.64
cores within the next 4 years.
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The MOU for this Agri Export Zone was signed on 1st Feb
2002 . The State Government had advertised for inviting
private sector investment.
The State Government has short listed M/s Trans India Ltd.
for setting up a processing plant. There would be an
investment of Rs. 11.50 crores in this plant. Land has
already been allotted by the State Government for this
purpose.
Necessary steps have also been taken for identification of
farmers and their training for improving the produce in line
with the requirements of organic cultivation.
A model Organic farm developed at Jhumepeda with 10000
plants in 10 hectare of land has been handed over to State
Government.
Exports are yet to take off from the AEZ`
Investment of Rs. 7.62 Crores made in the AEZ.
13. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ALPHONSO MANGO IN
MAHARASHTRA (KONKAN AREA)
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The project entails a total investment of around Rs. 35.12
crores, out of which Rs.9.94 crores will flow from various
Central Government agencies and Rs. 16.18 crores from
State Government agencies. The remaining investment of
Rs 9.01 Crs is likely to be made by the private sector.
The incremental export is likely to reach a level of Rs.
145.59 crores in 7 year.
Around 5000 farmers are likely to get direct benefit under
this Scheme.
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The MOU for this zone was signed on 12th Feb 2002 .
An assistance of Rs.109.86 lakhs (75% of Rs.274.66 lakhs)
was released by APEDA to MSAMB for upgrading the pack
houses (installing pre cooling facilities and cold stores) in
Ratnagiri and Sidhudurg.
These pack houses were
upgraded in time before the season 2003-2004. MSAMB
has also disbursed Rs 256.02 lakhs for this project including
91.00 lakhs as own investment.
MSAMB with the help of Agriculture University, State
Agriculture Department, Local APMC & grower’s cooperative
arranged 83 one day training programs and trained 4523
farmers under AEZ.
APEDA has approved one proposal of MSAMB for setting up
of VHT machine along with the allied facilities in
Maharashtra. The details of the same is as under:
VHT Machine – 5 MTs/batch
Pre-cooling – 5 MTs/batch
Cold Storage- 100 MTs
Ripening Chamber- 20 MTs
Handling Line – 2 MTs/Hr.
Project Cost: Rs. 1597.82 Lacs
MSAMB is in a process of getting quotations for VHT
machine & MSAMB is in process of acquiring the land for
setting up of this facility centre near Mumbai.
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MSAMB is upgrading the packhouses for export of mangoes
to Japan, USA, China as per the guidelines given by
APEDA.
The MoU between M/s. Sitar Ltd., Japan and MSAMB for
export of Alphonso & Kesar mangoes to Japan in the mango
season 2008 was signed on 29/12/2007. MSAMB is now
preparing for sourcing of mangoes and for the same HDOs
of MSAMB is visiting the mango orchards following Good
Agricultural Practices.
To increase export of Alphonso mangoes to the newly
opened USA & Japanese markets, MSAMB has announced
50% subsidy scheme for GlobalGAP certification to Mango &
Pomegranate growers. The FoodCert India Ltd. is nominated
for GlobalGAP certification scheme. Till date 63 applications
has been received. The field officers of MSAMB visited the
registered orchards and provide the guidance to the growers
to implement the Good Agricultural Practices at the farms.
To overcome the major problems like spongy tissue faced
during export in the current season, MSAMB is planning to
carry out Research & Development project with the help of
Jain Irrigation Ltd., Jalgaon. Accordingly Jain Irrigation,
Jalgaon has principally agreed to provide the land in Konkan
region for research for the same.
As per the discussion with BARC, Mumbai regarding
handing over the Krishak Irradiation Facility Centre at
Lasalgaon, Dist: Nasik to MSAMB (On Lease/Sell) for
commercial operations, the proposal has been sent to BARC
for getting the offer price for this facility to take on lease.
MSAMB is in receipt of the guidelines for invitation of Bid for
the said irradiation facility centre.
MSAMB is planning to arrange specialized workshop for
competent growers in presence of outstanding exporters for
building the confidence among growers. The objective of
these workshops is to make the growers more competent for
supply of export worthy material to the exporters or export
the material at their own.
MSAMB has set up partnership organization of the cooperative
societies
of
mango
growers
named
“MAHAMANGO” in the year 1991 for increase the export of
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mangoes from Maharashtra.. The project proposal for
strengthening of this society has been drafted and sent to
Steering Committee for finalization. The proposal will be
further submitted to Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.
To increase the export promotional activity more effectively
worldwide, MSAMB is preparing for ISO 9001:2000
certification.
The total export realization Rs 123 Crores (App).
The total investment has touched Rs 36.86 Crores.
14. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR APPLES IN JAMMU &
KASHMIR
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This project involves a total investment of Rs. 85.35 crores
out of which Rs. 27.65 crores will come from the Central
Government agencies and the Rs 57.70 Crs from the private
sector .
Cumulative Incremental export would be Rs. 292.74 crores
in the 5th year.
This project is to benefit around 2000 farmers and will entail
modernization of existing fruit nurseries, manpower and
logistics support for training and extension services,
organizing infrastructure required for transportation, storage
and distribution and setting up of a leaf/tissue analysis
laboratory.
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MOU was signed on 18th March 2002.
186 farmers have been identified by State Government and
21 training programs for farmers conducted. 50% financial
support of Rs 3.35 lakhs sanctioned by APEDA
Toll Tax waiver notified by State government
Chairman, APEDA carried out a review of the AEZ in
Srinagar on 26th April, 2005.
Mr. S S Kapur, JS, MoC&I carried out a peer evaluation of
this AEZ at Sringar on 12/6/2005.
APEDA signed MoU with Sher-I-Kashmir University of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) on 15/7/02
for setting up of modern tissue culture laboratory at a total
cost of Rs 187.994 lakhs . Advance of Rs 113 lakhs remitted
to SKUAST in July, 2004.. The progress reports upto the
period ending 15th January, 2007 (3rd year) have been
received . The lab has been fully set up and testing is being
carried out . a revenue of Rs 1,055/- has been generated on
account of testing charges. Another instalment of the
payment is being remitted to SKUAST.
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The Principal Investigator has released ads during 2006 and
2007 in several local newspapers for public information
about the existence of this laboratory.
Another proposal for improvement of shelf life of apples
approved by APEDA and an MoU has already been signed
with the SKUAST on 9/11/2004 and first progress report has
also been received. Work on this project is also progressing
satisfactorily. Regular quarterly reports are being received .
Another instalment of Rs 20.73 lakhs has been remitted to
SKUAST in May, 2007.
For a review of progress of the above project , APEDA is
convening a meeting of the PI of the project in January,
2008.
An Integrated packhouse at a cost of Rs 388 lakhs is being
set up at Shopian with 100% financial assistance from
APEDA. After inviting global tenders and completing the
procedural formalities , three agencies- Frick India Ltd, m/S
SAMMO and Indian Dairy Manufacturing Company (IDMC) were selected with each being allocated specific portions of
the job.
An MoU was signed between APEDA and JKHPMC on 15th
July, 2004 for the project. In accordance with the terms of
the MoU, APEDA, vide letter No JKAPPLES dated 5th
October, 2005 remitted an amount of Rs 1,39,75,476
towards 35% advance against the total contract value and
50% of pre operative expenses net of TDS.
Agreements with all the three bidders have already been
signed by JKHPMC.
The State Government later requested for change of location
within Shopian where a new Fruit Mandi was coming up .
The proposal was to align the location of the Integrated pack
house within this mandi . APEDA Authority has already
approved the proposal in its meeting held in March, 2005
and concurrence was conveyed to the State Government.
Due to change of location , the process of implementation
got delayed due to the issue of compensation payable to the
occupants of the land at the new location. The issue was
resolved in June, 2007 and JKHPMC contacted the three
agencies earlier selected for the project work to ascertain
their willingness to execute the allocated jobs on the project
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on the agreed terms and conditions. M/s Frick India and
SAMMO have visited JKHPMC on 6/6/07 but IDMC has so
far not responded. M/s Frick India has quoted an escalation
of 15% in the cost and SAMMO 20% over the earlier quoted
and agreed rates. IDMC has sought an escalation of Rs 1
Crore .
Meanwhile JKHPMC had sent the project report for the Pack
House for appraisal to IL&FS, New Delhi on 3rd July 2007.
ILF&S had indicated a fee of Rs 9 lakh for appraisal,
JKHPMC. The Agriculture Production Department vide its
letter dated 20th November, 2007 has advised JKHPMC to
“withdraw /recall the project report of integrated pack house
from M/s IL&FS”.
For earth filling of the undulated land at site and for putting
up the retaining wall, JKHPMC has asked J&K Horticulture
(Planning & Marketing) to submit estimate which is awaited.
In a meeting with Hon’ble CM of J&K along with Sr officials ,
during 12-14 May, 2007 the Hon’ble MoS ( C) broached the
subject of undue delay in commencement of the project
despite funds having been made available by APEDA quite
some time ago.
M/s Kashmir Jam Industries has completed the work of
setting up his unit for fruit processing in Samba, Jammu at a
cost of Rs 119.65 lakhs. The unit has already started
commercial production in last week of February, 2006.
Financial assistance has been released to him for
conducting the DPR for the project. Also, financial
assistance of Rs 1,62,500 has already been disbursed to the
applicant for Mechanized Handling Facilities .
RRL (now IIIM) , Jammu sanctioned Rs 650 lakhs for
recognition as referral lab for testing facilities for walnuts and
other fruits including apples .
The Investment in flow into the zone as on date stands at Rs
6.47 Crs. ( Pack house : Rs 142 lakhs , Reseaqrch on Shelf
life improvement : Rs 121.433 lakhs , laboratory at SKUAST
Rs 56.500 lakhs – 50% of total cost of Rs 113 lakhs as
balance 50% goes to Walnuts AEZ) and Financial
assistance to Kashmir Jam Industries : Rs 1.83 lakhs and Rs
325 lakhs as 50% of upgradation of IIIM laboratory at
Jammu- balance 50% being apportioned under Walnut AEZ)
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The export of apples has been worth Rs. 15.71cr. in
2002-03, Rs. 13.17 cr. in 2003-04 and Rs. 26.34 cr. in
2004-05, Rs 38.12 Crores in 2005-06 and Rs 31.38 Crs in
2006-07. The total exports are Rs. 124.72 crores
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at Rs 6.71 Crores.
15. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ONION, GARLIC, AND
POTATO IN MADHYA PRADESH
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The project involves an investment of around Rs. 49.45
crores out of which Rs. 20.72 crores will flow from Central
Government agencies and Rs 28.73 Crs will come from the
private sector
This project is likely to benefit 3000 farmers and would
result an incremental export of of Rs. 126.18 crores in the
next 5 years.
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MOU for setting up of this zone was signed on 11th Feb 2002
700 farmers of Onion, 1350 farmers of Potato and 1125
farmers of garlic have been identified
One unit in the zone has already exported onion flakes and
garlic powder worth Rs. 200 lakhs
MPSAIDC, the nodal agency for Agri Export Zone has
published useful material for farmers’ awareness .
Madhya Pradesh State University has conducted awareness
seminar in the Mandsaur Region with an expenditure of
Rs.2 lakhs.
Training modules have been prepared.
MPSAIDC has purchased one potato grader from CPRI
Shimla. Fritolays has procured 10,000 MT of Potatoes
during the year 2002-2003 and 15,000 MT potato during the
year 2003-2004.
An irradiation project at a cost of Rs. 12 crores, has already
been sanctioned by Govt. of India, Department of Atomic
Energy. This is the first irradiation project based on electron
beam technology in the country.
It has a capacity of
irradiating more than 97,000 MT per annum.
The construction of road from cold storages up to the project
is completed.
State Govt. declared policy for allotment of waste land on
concessional rate for long term lease.
M P Agro has organized more than 8 conferences.
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M P Agro already set up a virtual office at Mumbai to
facilitate export of onion and 7777 MT Onion has been
exported to Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Dubai and Bangladesh.
Major exporters are M/s. Veg-o-fresh (Indore), M/s. Jain
Irrigation (Jalgaon), M/s. Garlico Industries (Mandsaur), M/s.
Raj International (Indore).
Eleven new cases have been received for setting up of Cold
Storages with assistance from NHB involving total
investment of Rs. 1276 lakhs.
Divisional level liaison and motivating authority created
under the Chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner.
Sensitization conferences held. Local parties coming up for
investment as well as Contract farming. M/s Raj
International: Contract farming at Babai. Export in process
Single licence system provision in the Mandi Act, Farm gate
purchases allowed Mandi status.
Waste land use permitted at lower lease tariff
SEZs have provisions of sale tax exemptions
Processed foods allowed transport subsidy @ 50% from
land to port.
Organized sensitization conference at Dewas on 17-03-04.
Coop Cold Store registered for export licence. Exporters and
farmers face-to-face trade negotiations are in process.
Export dispatches now commencing from Pithampur,
Dry ports have become functional.
A society "Veg 'O' Fresh organized at Indore, Interactions
Conferences with participation of APEDA
A conference organised by CII at Bhopal to promote AEZ
activities.
A separate department of Horticulture and Food Processing
set up in the state government.
Investments in cold storage made by 24 companies of Rs.
1788.27 Lakhs with support from NABARD.
From this AEZ the total exports are around Rs. 15.99
Crores.
The total investment so far is Rs 42.64 Crores.
16. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR KESAR MANGOES IN
MAHARASHTRA
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The Agri Export Zone entails a total investment of Rs. 18.56
crores out of which Rs. 4.69 crores will be contributed by
Central Government Agencies, Rs. 2.92 Crores from the
State Government Agencies and the remaining Rs 10.95 Crs
will come from the private sector.
Incremental export worth Rs. 44 Crores is anticipated in the
next five years.
The Agri Export Zone is likely to benefit around 3000
farmers.
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MOU signed on 11th April 2002.
MSAMB with the help of Agriculture University, State
Agriculture department, Local APMC & grower’s cooperative
arranged 179 one day training programs and trained 11048
farmers under AEZ.
Jalana – Fattepur, Hasnabad, Pimpri Talegaon,
Ambadgaon, Keli, Gavhan, Nagad Tanda,
Shirasgaon.
Latur – Savargaon, Chikhurda, Nilanga, Khanapur,
Devani. Malkapur, Kasar valkunda, Uglewadi,
Karadgaon, Hanamantwadi,Latur, Yeshwantwadi,
Karala.
Aurangabad - Chinchapur, Umravati, Sultanwadi,
Pimpalgaon Pandhri, Nawala, Telwadi, Jamwadi,
Naral, Telwadi, Jamwadi, Vanjargaon, Daregaon
dari, Kaijgaon, Rajangaon, Aurangabad,
Khamgeda, Khandala, Kasoda, Soygaon, Nagad,
Shekta, Limbe Jalgaon.
Beed - Lukha – Masala, Undri.
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The MOU is signed between M/s. Carefit Ltd., Japan and
MSAMB for export of Kesar mangoes to Japan in the mango
season 2008. MSAMB is now preparing for sourcing of
mangoes and for the same HDOs of MSAMB is visiting the
mango orchards following Good Agricultural Practices.
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The MOU between M/s. Sitar Ltd., Japan and MSAMB for
export of Alphonso & Kesar mangoes to Japan in the mango
season 2008 was signed on 29/12/2007. MSAMB is now
preparing for sourcing of mangoes and for the same HDOs
of MSAMB is visiting the mango orchards following Good
Agricultural Practices.
APEDA has approved one proposal of MSAMB for setting up
of VHT machine along with the allied facilities in
Maharashtra. The details of the same is as under:
VHT Machine – 5 MTs/batch
Pre-cooling – 5 MTs/batch
Cold Storage- 100 MTs
Ripening Chamber- 20 MTs
Handling Line – 2 MTs/Hr.
Project Cost: Rs. 1597.82 Lacs
MSAMB is in a process of getting quotations for VHT
machine & MSAMB is in process of acquiring the land for
setting up of this facility centre near Mumbai.
MSAMB is upgrading the packhouses for export of mangoes
to Japan, USA, China as per the guidelines given by
APEDA.
To increase export of Kesar mangoes to the newly opened
USA & Japanese markets, MSAMB has announced 50 %
subsidy scheme for GlobalGAP certification to Mango &
Pomegranate growers. The FoodCert India Ltd. is nominated
for GlobalGAP certification scheme. Till date 63 applications
has been received. The field officers of MSAMB visited the
registered orchards and provide the guidance to the growers
to implement the Good Agricultural Practices at the farms.
As per the discussion with BARC, Mumbai regarding
handing over the Krishak Irradiation Facility Centre at
Lasalgaon, Dist: Nasik to MSAMB (On Lease/Sell) for
commercial operations, the proposal has been sent to BARC
for getting the offer price for this facility to take on lease.
MSAMB is in receipt of the guidelines for invitation of Bid for
the said irradiation facility centre.
MSAMB is planning to arrange specialized workshop for
competent growers in presence of outstanding exporters for
building the confidence among growers. The objective of
these workshops is to make the growers more competent for
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supply of export worthy material to the exporters or export
the material at their own.
To increase the export promotional activity more effectively
worldwide, MSAMB is preparing for ISO 9001:2000
certification.
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The total exports are Rs. 12.17 crores.
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The total investment so far is Rs 3.43 crores.
17. AGRI EXPORT
MAHARASHTRA
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FOR
FLORICULTURE
IN
This Agri Export Zone entails an investment of Rs. 13.34
crores out of which Rs. 7.23 crores will flow from various
Central Government Agencies and the remaining Rs 10.66
Crs will come from the private sector.
It is expected that the export of flowers from this Agri Export
Zone will be around
Rs. 75 Crores in the next five years.
Around 300-500 farmers will be directly benefited and it is
likely to lead to an employment generation of around 4800
persons.
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MOU was signed on 10th June 2002
An amount of Rs. 5 crores has already been sanctioned for
setting up of a floriculture auction center in Mumbai. The
construction will start in October, 2004
During 2003-04 exports worth Rs 10 Crs have been
executed .
Two Demonstration cum trial units identified and post
harvest facilitator appointed
Internal roads developed within the AEZ Work on road and
river bridge completed for joining the National Highway
96 applicants allocated land for setting up projects. Three
entrepreneurs already started development work on plots for
setting up Green House Structure
Training modules already framed to train growers in batches
of 10 each
Plots allotted to 96 growers
12 growers have gone in production and selling their flowers
at local and export market and Two grower has recently
planted and going to market in November 2006.
14 growers have already started their development work on
the allotted plots and are in the process of erecting Green
Houses structure.
The incremental exports are Rs. 35.50 crores
The total investment so far is Rs.168 Crores
18. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR WALNUTS IN JAMMU &
KASHMIR
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This Agri Export Zone entails an investment of Rs. 36.93
crores out of which around Rs. 17.36 crores will flow from
various Central Government Agencies and remaining Rs
19.57 Crs will flow from the private sector
Incremental exports worth Rs 90.40 Crores are expected
from this Zone in the next five years.
Around 20000 farmers are likely to be benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this Zone.
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MOU signed on 11th May 2002
Extension service officers have been identified by the state.
80 farmers identified in the AEZ for training. Apart from 21
training programmes conducted during 2003-04, 19 Training
programs have been conducted during 2004-05. APEDA has
sanctioned 50% equivalent to Rs 3.35 lakhs for the training
programmes for 2004-05. For 2005-06 Training schedule
has been sought from the State Government. Despite
reminders this has still not been furnished .
3 entrepreneurs have completed project reports along with
bank appraisal and two applications were forwarded to
MoFPI for financial assistance for setting up walnut grading /
hulling and vacuum packing units. All three have now set up
their units . M/s Royal Kashmiri Walnuts has already
executed direct exports worth Rs 1.20 Cros also.
The fourth entrepreneurs – M/s Kashoor Doon Enterprises is
in the process of setting up his unit . He has sent two
applications for financial assistance for setting up
sorting/grading equipment and intermediate storage shed.
The cass in abeyance due to non receipt of approval for XI
plan schemes from the Government of India.
Chairman, APEDA carried out a review of the AEZ on 26th
April, 2005 at Sringar.
Mr. S S Kapur, JS, MoC&I carried out a peer evaluation of
this AEZ at Sringar on 12/6/2005.
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APEDA signed MoU with Sher-I-Kashmir University of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) on 15/7/02
for setting up of modern tissue culture laboratory at a total
cost of Rs 187.994 lakhs . Advance of Rs 113 lakhs remitted
to SKUAST in July, 2004.. The progress reports upto the
period ending 15th January, 2007 (3rd year) have been
received . The lab has been fully set up and testing is being
carried out . a revenue of Rs 1,055/- has been generated on
account of testing charges. Another instalment of the
payment is being remitted to SKUAST.
For a review of progress of the above project , APEDA is
convening a meeting of the PI of the projects in mid
February, 2008.
Proposal for strengthening of Walnut nursery at a cost of Rs
65 lakhs approved. MoU signed with Directorate of
Horticulture on 9/11/2004 and 50% advance amount of Rs
32.50 lakhs has already been transferred. The work has
been completed and walnut planting work will commence in
February, 2008 . In the meantime to utilize the facilities
strawberry plantion work is in progress. The Department of
Horticulture has been requested to file documents in claim of
the balance assistance of Rs 32.5 lakhs from APEDA.
Research project on tissue culture propagation of walnut at
a cost of Rs 32.15 lakhs under implementation through
TERI. So far an amount of Rs 18 lakhs has already been
transferred to TERI for the work done . The project has been
completed.
RRL (now IIIM) , Jammu sanctioned Rs 650 lakhs for
recognition as referral lab for testing facilities for walnuts and
other fruits.
Waiver of Toll tax accorded by State Government
The exports so far have been Rs 121.21 cr. in 2002-03,
Rs. 99.30 cr. in 2003-04 and Rs. 99.21 cr. in 2004-05 and
Rs 114.46 Crores in 2005-06 and Rs 118.03 Crs in 200607 . The total exports are Rs. 552.21 crs.
The investment in the zone is Rs 14.14 Crs
19. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR LITCHIS IN WEST
BENGAL
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India is one of the major producers of litchi in the world. The
production has increased steadily over the years, both in
terms of area as well as production. The yield of litchi in the
country is the highest in the world. The first Agri Export
Zone for litchis was set up in Uttranchal. In tune with the
objective of promoting export of litchis, it has been decided
to set up an Agri Export Zone in West Bengal in the districts
of Murshidabad, Malda, 24 Pargana (N) and 24 Pargana (S).
This litchi will complement the litchi
exported from
Uttranchal and Bihar as the seasons do not overlap. The
Agri Export Zone entails an investment of around Rs. 10.44
crores out of which Rs. 6.12 crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 2.25 crores from the State
Government Agencies and the remaining from private
sector. An incremental export of around Rs. 27 crores is
expected in the next five years and this zone is likely to
benefit around 500 farmers apart from generating indirect
employment.
Present Status:
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This Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 5th march 2002. The MOU was signed on 23rd
March 2002 and the Agri Export Zone has already been
notified by the DGFT. 150 farmers are reported to have
been selected in this area. A package of practice in Bengali
language and also a monthly calender have been prepared
and circulated among cultivars. Rs. 2.10 lakhs were spent by
the State Govt. for area expansion in the Zone. Further Rs.
2.10 lakhhs were spent for establishing new orchards of
around 7 ha. A multi coloured crop calendar has been
prepared by the Directorate where month wise crop
management practice that is to be followed is recorded.
These calendars have been widely distributed amongst the
litchi growers. Training programmes are being conducted for
the litchi growers with emphasis on cultivation practices for
exportable and processable litchis, plant nutrient
management, use of bio-fertilisers, use of organic manure,
pest and disease management, rejuvenation of old orchards
and establishment of new orchards.
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A pack house has been set up in Malcos, Malda by M/s
Malda Mango Cooperative Society Ltd. Advertisement was
released by the State Government inviting interested
entrepreneurs to set up packhouses. M/s Pataka Foods has
set up a precooling unit. The civil construction work of the
pack house facility, being created by West Bengal State
Food Processing and Horticulture Development Corporation
with the financial assistance from APEDA is almost
completed. The tender for refrigeration, electrification etc.
has also been completed.
They are expecting the
completion of the work by the end of April this year. The
sanctioned project cost is around 1.7 Crore. M/s Malda
Mango Co-operative Society Limited (MALCOS) is also in
the process of completing their pack house for export of
fresh mango and litchi for which APEDA has already in
principally agreed to provide them the financial assistance
under Infrastructure Development Scheme. The estimated
project cost is 1 Crore (Approx.). M/s Pataka Foods Limited
has also started the civil work for development of a food
park within the AEZ wherein they are going to set up a
modern pack house for export of fresh mango and litchi in
addition a processing unit. The total project cost will be 50
Crore in first phase. A special fumigation chamber for litchis
has been built inside the newly constructed packhouse at
Malda.
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Two research projects have been taken up by BCKV under
the AEZ litchi programme. APEDA has sanctioned a
Rs.19.50 lakh project on selection of clones and
management practices to prolong the harvesting period and
control of physiological disorders in Litchi. The Department
has sanctioned another Rs. 4.99 lakh project for improved
orchard management for quality litchi production.
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APEDA has approved the proposal of Rs. 675.00 lakhs for
setting up of Centre for perishable cargo (CPC) at
International Airport, Kolkata in July 2005. i.e., during
2005-06. Out of this advance of 20% i.e.,Rs. 135.00 lakhs
was released in December 2005. The project is likely to
benefit export of pineapples, mangoes, litchis and
vegetables apart from other products.
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A well known processing unit of Malda, Geeta’s, is trying to
produce litchis in sugar syrup which will give the consumers
an opportunity to taste the litchis throughout the year.
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The incremental exports are Rs. 3.30 crores
The total investment so far is Rs. 0.93 Crores
20.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR LITCHIS, VEGETABLES &
HONEY IN BIHAR
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This export zone entails an investment of around Rs. 12.13
crores out of which Rs. 4.45 crores will be contributed by
various Central Government agencies.
The remaining
amount of Rs. 0.18 and Rs. 7.50 Crores will flow from the
State Government and private agencies respectively.
10,000 farmers are likely to be benefited.
The projected incremental export from this Zone is around
Rs. 154 crores in the next five years.
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Present Status:
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MOU signed on 5h April 2002
Training imparted to 135 farmers.
A Packhouse has already been commissioned by M/s Pamer
Agro Ventures Ltd.,
During the 200-03 season 35 Mts. of Fresh Litchi and 96 Mts
of processed litchi were exported at a total FOB value of Rs.
85 Lakhs.
On APEDA’s initiative M/s. J.M. Levhart & Zn. B.V. from
Aalsmeer Holland visited India in January 2003 since they
had shown interest in importing litchis from India . They
were shown the pack houses of M/s. Radha Krishna Impex,
Muzaffarpur and M/s. Pamer Agro Ventures Ltd., Hajipur
During the current year the state Govt. plans to expand the
area under litchi cultivation up to 1300 acres (50,000 trees).
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The exports have reached a level of Rs 5.87 Crs.
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The investment in the zone has reached a level of Rs
20.10 Crs.
Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
Export Performance of Litchis (fresh & processed):
Year
Qty. in MTs
2002-03
152
2003-04
388
2004-05
624
2005-06
Appox. 900
1. FARMER TRAINING: Total 150 farmers have been selected
and the training was organized by the Institute of
Entrepreneurship who had prepared the detailed training
modules under the guidelines of APEDA
2. PRE HARVEST MANAGEMENT:
 International expert from France was engaged to improve
farm management and general pre harvest practices such as
pruning which was neglected till the interventions of the
experts.
 Harvesting operations was streamline viz a viz the post
harvest treatment and proper synchronizations was advised
and documented in the package of practices recommended
by the experts and adopted by APEDA for export purposes.
3. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
 Pack houses has been provided with the Financial
Assistance of APEDA to 5 units.
4. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
 NRC was founded three years back, however, it has failed to
become operational till date thereby the fact that no research
and development activity has taken place in varietal
development pre harvest and farming technology.
 Similarly, negligible progress has been made in propagating
and providing quality planting material for area expansion.
 The proposal for testing laboratory has been prepared and
has been submitting for financial assistance to APEDA.
5. QUALITY CONTROL:
Post the visit of the International expert; no significant
improvement or progress has been made in quality.
6. ANY SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT / ACTIVITY:
 The export of processed litchi in the form of litchi pulp,
canned litchi in syrup and other litchi products has
surpassed fresh litchi export multifold thereby providing more
stability to the investment in export oriented industry.
 Although APEDA started with the export of fresh litchi both
by Air and Sea routes, the process adopted for export have
become widely accepted in domestic market also giving a
thrust to farming and litchi production in the area.
 The pack houses and processing units have started
diversified into other fruits and vegetables both in the fresh
and processed areas.
7. ACTIVITY COMMITTED by State but no proposal received by
APEDA or information provided to APEDA –
8. MAJOR CONSTRAINTS:
 Improper Road linkages.
 Unavailability of power making unit largely dependent
on stand by diesel generating sets. Making it unviable
for larger investments in deep freezers which can be
used for export of frozen pulp.
 Lack of research and development activities especially
related to introduction of new varieties enabling the
industry to compete with other countries in the same
field.
21.
AGRI EXPORTS ZONES FOR MANGOES AND GRAPES
IN ANDHRA PRADESH
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A total investment of around Rs.57.21 crores is envisaged in
the zone. Out of this, Central Government Agencies are to
contribute around Rs.12.05 crores. The State government
share is Rs.3.37 Crs. The remaining Rs 41.78 Crs is to to
come from the private sector
A total amount of Rs. 59.69 Crores worth of mangoes and
grapes are to be exported from this Zone in the next five
years.
Setting up of this zone will benefit more than 6500 farmers
and would lead to an additional employment generation of
2000 persons.
Like in other Agri Export Zones, the State Government has
committed to provide exemption to all the duties/taxes on
inputs for exports.
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Present Status:
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The MOU for setting up this zone was signed on 29th July
2002.
152 training programmes have been conducted for 6500
farmers . Training programmes on IPM has also been
conducted .
State Government has appointed an officer to monitor the
disease forecast system.
Exposure visits for 250 farmers was organized to integrated
pack house at Vashi, IIP and pack house at Sangli
42460 plastic crates have been supplied to the farmers in
the zone.
A soil testing laboratory is being set up at BTC, Hyderabad
for the benefit of the farmers.
4257 Hectare of grapes and mangoes have been brought
under area expansion. 2 lac sq. mtr of shade net has been
supplied to the grape growers for better quality produce .
2550 hectare have been covered under drip irrigation both in
grapes and mangoes.
8 Proposals have been received from the entrepreneurs who
are interested in setting up of the pack houses, 7
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intermediate pack houses were completed. One integrated
pack house established.
About 168 farmers have been registered with department of
horticulture who are being constantly monitored by a
monitoring team headed by Joint Director of Horticulture.
A pack house has been set up by M/s. Aruna grape gardens
with an investment of Rs. 22.92, lacs.
The pre-cooling unit & cold storage of M/s. Gubba has been
expanded with an investment of Rs. 46.86 lacs .
One of the existing entrepreneurs has expanded his cold
storage with an investment of Rs. 29.68 lacs .
State electricity department has exempted payment of fixed
charges by the processors.
State government has exempted levy of sales tax on all the
inputs used for export including containers used for packing
by the units in the zone .
Exported from payment of market fee / cess on fruits and
vegetables procured within and brought into the state for
export purposes by exporters and processors and exporting
concerns.
A record of 100% growth in exports for the last couple of
years. First EUREPGAP Certified Grape Growers in India.
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Exports worth Rs.18.29 crores has been made so far.
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The investment in the zone has reached a level of Rs
57.21 Crs.
22. AGRI EXPORT ZONES
VEGETABLES IN GUJARAT
FOR
MANGOES
AND
 This AEZ envisages a total investment of around Rs. 33.72
crores in 5 years. Out of this, Rs. 10.02 crores will come
from Central Government agencies and Rs. 5.34 crores
from the State Government Agencies. Balance Rs 18.36
Crs will flow from the private sector
 Exports of
Rs. 92.64 crores worth of mangoes and
vegetables are anticipated from this AEZ in the next five
years
 This project will benefit at least 1500 farmers and will also
create direct employment for more than 500 persons.
Present Status
 MOU was signed on 7th June 2002
 176 farmers identified with 80 acres land for Bitter Gourd.
105 farmers identified with 180 acres of land for Okra and
40 farmers identified for Mangoes.
 Workshops were organized in December 2003 & 2004 at
Navasari by M/s Desai Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd. They have tied
up with farmers for undertaking contract farming.
 Quality seeds supplied to farmers for cultivation of Okra. M/s
Desai cold storage and M/s Mercentile Co-op. Cold Storage,
Borsad have set up Pack Houses
 A center for perishable cargo handling is proposed to be set
up at Ahmedabad Airport
 State Government has issued GR sanctioning fiscal benefit
of exempting cess / levy under APMC Act.
 State Electricity Department has also issued guidelines for
setting up of CPP for irrigation purpose under AEZ.
 Mangoes and Vegetables worth Rs. 1.65 Crores
exported from this AEZ.
 Investment of Rs. 16.66 Crores have been made in AEZ.
23. AGRI
BENGAL
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EXPORT
ZONE
FOR
POTATOES
IN
WEST
In tune with the thrust given to export of potatoes, this Agri
Export Zone has been sanctioned for West Bengal, covering
the districts of Hoogly, Burdwan, Midnapore(W), Uday
Narayanpur and Howrah. The marketing infrastructure
created for other potato related Agri Export Zones will be
utilized for this Agri Export Zone as well. This zone entails
an investment of around 36.65 crores out of which Rs. 4.82
crores will come from Central Government agencies and Rs.
3.24 crores from State Government agencies. The private
agencies will contribute the remaining amount . Exports
from this zone are likely to commence from first year itself
and will go up to around 145 crores by the fifth year. Thus,
there is a projection of export of more 350 crores in the next
five years. The project will benefit primarily 5000 small and
marginal farmers.
Present Status
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The MOU for setting up of this Zone was signed on 18th of
June 2002 and the Agri Export Zone has already been
notified by the DGFT.
Necessary activities, including
identification of farmers etc, have already commenced.
Training material has also been developed in local language.
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Quality seed Tubers has been supplied by the State Govt. to
the farmers. True Potato Seeds developed at Potato
Research Station, Anandpur has been supplied for
demonstration to 11 locations.
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APEDA has received a proposal for setting up of Centre for
Perishable Cargo at Haldia Seaport, Distt. Purba Medinipur
in W.B., which is likely to benefit the export of Pineapples
and Potatoes.
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Steps are being taken to set up an “Integrated Potato
Development and Export Facilitation Centre” in the Zone.
The Detailed Project report has been prepared and
submitted by the concerned consultant to APEDA for
evaluation.
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Special programmes will be undertaken in collaboration with
Central Potato Research Institute for introducing new
varieties that would suit our processing industries. The
Director, CPRI had visited the State and the potato Zone and
has assured all assistance in the above matter. A Potato
Performance Study is being taken up at Chinsurah Farm this
financial year.
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State Govt. has sanctioned an R&D project on production of
alcohol/starch etc. from potatoes by Jadavpur University at a
cost of Rs. 5.60 lakhs
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M/s Potato King (unit with Rs. 1.66 crores investment) is
processing
potato flakes and powder for supply to
processing units of Pepsi and Haldiram.
Frito- Lay India ahs started a unit for manufacturing potatochips at Sankraial, Howrah, with projected investment of
around 8956.00 lakh.
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A 100% export – oriented unit with an integrated modern
cold-storage of 5000 MT capacity with project cost of 614
lakhs is being set up by Jangipara Agro Processors Ltd. at
Jangipara, Hoogly with investment of around Rs.9.00 crores
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M/s Amazon Agro Products (P) Ltd, at Burdwan is setting up
a unit to produce potato falkes with an investment of Rs.
1582.14 lakh.
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Ascon Agro Products Exporters & Builders is setting up a
unit to produce porato falkes at Hooghly. Investment
involved is Rs. 3862.53 lakh.
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Gee Pee Foods (P) Ltd. is setting up a unit producing potato
chips at Hooghly with an investment of Rs. 844.80 lakh
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Green Field Nutritious (P) Ltd is setting up a unit for
producing potato flakes at Hooghly with an investment of Rs.
759.57 lakh
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Sinha Food Products (P) Ltd. has invested Rs. 88.85 lakh to
set up a potato chips manufacturing unit at Howrah.
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15 cold storages with an estimated investment of Rs.
6452.70 lakhs are being set up in this zone. In addition three
potato cold storages with technology for CIPC treatment at
an estimated investment of Rs. 391.26 are also coming up in
this zone.
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1500 Mts of table variety of fresh potato had been exported
mainly to Colombo and Singapore in addition to 91 Mts
exported during 2001-02 from the identified districts in the
zone. The exporters are in the process of procuring the
orders from their buyers. M/s Venture Exports has already
have an agreement with their buyer in Malaysia and Sri
Lanka for export of fresh potato. M/s Frito Lays is in the
process for setting up their processing unit at Howrah, within
the AEZ – Potato and the investment envisaged by them is
around Rs. 25.00 crores. M/s Potato King Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata
has already imported certain processing equipments from
USA for processing of potato flakes for expansion of their
existing unit. During 2005-06, a new scheme under Macro
Mode Work Plan has been worked out for providing subsidy
on export of potatoes to Singapore and Malaysia at the rate
of Rs. 3.00 per kg. Potatoes worth Rs. 20.00 lakhs are
reported to be exported from West Bengal during 20022003. During 2003-04, this figure is reported to have
increased to Rs. 311.75 lacs. During 2004-05 (April –
September 2004) eport of potatoes from this zone is
reported to be Rs. 40.72 lacs
 The total exports are Rs. 3.72 crores.
 Investment of Rs. 0.15 Crores have been made in AEZ.
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24. AGRI EXPORT
UTTRANCHAL
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A total investment of around Rs.13.76 crores is envisaged
with a contribution of around Rs.1.55 crores from the Central
Government Agencies. The State Government Agencies will
contribute Rs.1.43 crores and the remaining Rs.10.78 crores
will come from the private sector.
Export of around Rs.28.28 crores is anticipated from this
AEZ in the next five years.
More than 1000 farmers are likely to be benefited from this
project. There is also likelihood of an indirect employment
for 3500 persons.
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ZONE
FOR
FLOWERS
IN
Present Status
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MOU was executed on 30th May 2002
During the visit to Floriculture exhibition at Gent, Belgium
from 14/4/2005 to 20/4/2005, Mr. Sudhir Chadha Visited
Flower bulb Industry, Neele’s Establishment and had
meeting with business delegates.
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Mr.Kristoff Baeten –Deroose Plants
Mr.Philippe Delforge-A rose breeder
Mr.Eric Hermans M/s Euro veiling Auction Centre, Brussels
Mr.Johan Van Herreweghe,The Green Line
Importer(Belgium)
Mr.Li Gang from China
Mr.Keith Henderson form Uganda
Mr.Ferenc Botta from Hungary
Mr.Gabor Kardos from Budapest
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Various Business Opportunities were identified.
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Rs.10.00 crores have been sanctioned by State Level Export
Promoting Committee on March 1st, 2005 for setting up the
proposed project under the ASIDE Scheme.
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Specialized vehicles proposals for two refer vans for
Exporters Association and Floriculture Grower Association,
Uttaranchal have formulated from the financial assistance
from APEDA, ASIDE and matching grant from Government
of Uttaranchal
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Work of project conceptualization, project development and
tendering etc. is under progress.
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Progress on infrastructure development
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The civil work is being speedily carried out at project site of
M/s Uttaranchal Orchids Padampuri, Nainital. Green houses
and heating apparatus are already been installed.
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Work for establishment of “Infrastructure Centre for
promotion of export oriented floriculture Units” at Chafi
in Nainital district speedily carried out.
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A project named as “Infrastructure Centre for promotion of
export oriented froriculture units” at Chafi in Nainital district
for high quality planting material and bridge the current gaps
--- The pre bid meeting is in progress, the floriculturist are
identified for the same.
The planting material for M/s. Uttaranchal Orchids
Padampuri, Nainital are due to arrive in a few days.
Under Centrally Sponsored “Technology Mission for
Integrated Development of Horiculture in Uttaranchal” a
Model Floriculture Centre is being established in Pantnagar
University, which would also be very helpful in supply of
planting material to flower growers under FEZ fold.
A number of projects are under consideration at state level
to bridge the gap of shortage of genuine planting material.
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Exports worth Rs 0.04 crores have been executed from
the Zone
The total investment of Rs 10.19 Crs has been achieved.
The salient features of the Project are:
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1300 sqm. Pre fabricated processing facility for flower bulb
processing with international standards.
Promotion of exports of bulbous flowers and planting
material from the State.
Test trial, multiplication and imparting technical know-how to
farmers and export oriented units in respect to highly
demanded horticulture products from Holland / Europe and
other western countries.
Leasing out the entire central infrastructure facility for
managing and operating material production unit, marketing
unit, export oriented unit, bulb / flower processing unit and
grow out unit.
Training demonstration and extension facility on technology
dissemination in production.
Tissue culture facility to keep the plants free from disease.
Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
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The State Govt. of Uttaranchal through its nodal agency
Industrial Development corporation of Uttranchal Ltd.
(SIDCUL) proposes to establish a Floriculture Project
enabling comprehensive project execution inclusive of
machinery supply, construction, management and operation
of the entire setup to promote this sector for which the state
offers very high potential.
Expression of Interest (EOI) is invited from interested parties
in the business of production and exporting flower bulbs or
owning / operating cold chain infrastructure for floriculture
projects for setting up of a cold chain infrastructure centre for
Floriculture Project Unit at Chafi, District Nainital,
Uttaranchal.
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A pre bid meeting was held on 19/12/2005 for the Indo Dutch
project “Infrastructure Center for Promotion of export
oriented floriculture unit” The bidding took place at SIDCUL,
Dehradun on 09/02/2006. The LOI is yet to be issued by
SIDCUL to lease out the project to M/s. Aceagro Biosciences
Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for implementation.
Approval has already been sought by the State Govt. for Rs.
10.00 crores in which 5.00 crores will be the contribution of
the SIDCUL and Rs. 5.00 crores will be as grant under the
ASIDE Scheme.
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AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FLORICULTURE (ORCHIDS) &
CHERRY PEPPER IN SIKKIM
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The project envisages an investment of Rs. 32.31 crores out
of which around Rs.8.09 crores will flow from the Central
Government agencies, Rs. 2.40 crores from State
Government agencies and the remaining Rs 21.82 Crs will
come from the private sector.
Export of around Rs. 45.08 crores worth of orchids is
anticipated from this Zone in the next 5 years and around
Rs. 8.33 crores worth of cherry pepper.
Setting up of this Agri Export Zone would lead to a direct
employment of around 1500 people apart from the indirect
engagement of around 3500 persons. There would be job
opportunities available for more than 200 educated unemployed youth as well.
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MOU was signed on 26th August 2002
Nodal agency has provided land, Rs. 25.00 lakhs to Sikkim
Himalayan Orchids Ltd., and Rs. 15.00 lakhs to Sikkim Flora
Ltd., and selected 20 farmers, green house and drip
irrigation materials.
Under the NEDF Rs. 75.00 lakhs as been sanctioned to M/s.
Sikkim Himalayan Orchids Ltd.,
Nodal Agency is providing additional land and training of
farmers, developing progressive farmers around AEZ units
with green house and planting materials.
Production of Sikkim Flora Ltd., has started since 2004.
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So far no exports from this Zone
An investment of Rs 1.15 Crs has been reached.
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Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
1. FARMER TRAINING:
 40 Farmers have been selected for training by the State
Govt.
2. PRE HARVEST MANAGEMENT:
 Planting material has been imported and supplied to 20
farmers by the State Govt.
3. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT:
 The state government has prepared a detailed project report
for setting up of a packhouse for collection / distribution /
marketing. That the DPR has been prepared by M/s AF
Ferguson & Co.
 A presentation was given by the consultant on 26-02-2006
at Gangtok in the presence of Chief Minister of the State for
the above activity.
 APEDA is awaiting the detailed proposal from the State
Govt.
4. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
 National Research Center for Orchids at Pakyong, Sikkim
will be doing research for the recommendation of the
planting media in orchids, disease and pest control post
harvest technology and handling
5. ANY SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT / ACTIVITY:
 Land development, fencing of project site, procurement of
pots and polythouses, procurement of potting mixtures and
fertilizers & equipments, computer and planting material all
completed within Rs 79.72 lakhs.
 1000 nos of cyumbidium cut flowers in bloom. Being 1st year
blooms, the quality is not fit for marketing.
 Another 1000-1500 flowers area expected by March / April
2006 and by end of 2007 about 15000 flowers are expected.
6.
ACTIVITY COMMITTED BY STATE BUT NO PROPOSAL
RECEIVED BY APEDA OR INFORMATION PROVIDED TO
APEDA:
 A Proposal is being prepared by the State Govt. for seeking
financial assistance from APEDA to the tune of Rs 3.00
crores for setting up of packhouse.
7. MAJOR CONSTRAINTS:
 The project of cyumbidium market took a lead time which
involved 2-3 years and it is expected that full marketing of
these flowers will commence from 2008.
26.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR GINGER IN SIKKIM
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The project entails an investment of around Rs. 24.61
crores, with Rs. 6.67 crores coming from
Central
Government agencies, Rs. 10.06 crores from State
Government agencies and the remaining Rs 7.88 Crs from
the private sector.
In view of the price competitiveness of ginger grown in
Sikkim, it is expected that there would be an incremental
export of ginger to the tune of around Rs. 76.60 crores in
the next 5 years.
This project is likely to benefit around 15,000 farmers and
would create direct employment for more than 500 persons
in processing and value addition.
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Present Status
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MOU was signed on 26th August 2002
150 farmers have been identified by the State Govt. for
training. Extension staff has also been selected.
One entrepreneur, M/s. Chmoku Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. has
been selected for setting up a unit and MOU signed on
11.03.2003.
So far no investment has been achieved and there are
no exports yet from this Zone
27.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ROSE ONION IN KARNATAKA
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envisaged an investment of Rs. 6.10
crores, out of which Rs. 1.92 crores were expected
from the Central Government agencies, Rs. 0.56
crores from the State Government and the remaining
Rs 3.62 Crs from the private sector.
 It was expected that on setting up of this Agri Export
Zone there will be an incremental exports of around
Rs. 50 crores in the next five years.
 More than 5000 farmers were expected to be benefited
and an employment generation of more than 15 lakhs
man days.
Present Status
 MOU was signed on 1st of July 2002
 6000 small and marginal farmers have been identified
for training . Two training programmes involving
scientists from IIHR, UAS(B), Officials from Directorate
of Horticulture, NHRDF etc., were conducted in the
rose onion growing areas. There was also a direct
interaction between farmers and scientists.
 A Research Project on “Improvement of Rose Onion
for Enhancement of Productivity & Export Quality” has
been assigned to IIHR, Bangalore for which the MOU
was signed on 19th May, 03 with the Indian Institute of
Horticulture Research, Bangalore (ICAR); which
covers a period of three years.
 Suitable quality seeds “Agri Found Rose” are being
procured from NHRDF and distributed to farmers.
 The number of farmers who are expected to benefit
under the AEZ are 5000 farmers, covering an area of
10,000 acres.
 There are presently 16 active exporters of Rose
Onions. KAPPEC has been organising seminars in
growing areas involving IIHR, UAS(B) and Dept. of
Horticulture.
 KAPPEC Participated in the India International Trade
Fair – 2004 held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from
14-27 November, 2004 highlighting on Bangalore Rose
Onion.
 KAPPEC took part in Krishi Expo – 2005 held at New
Delhi from 9 – 13 March, 2005 and highlighting
exclusively on Bangalore Rose Onion.
 Productivity levels have gone up consequent to the
distribution of good quality seeds.
 Almost all the exporters have set up their base in
Chennai(Tamilnadu) for better coordination with
shipping lines and other logistic supports/reasons.
 Any purchase by an exporter directly from farmers is
exempted from APMC cess.
 Almost all roads in AEZ areas have been developed
under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PGSY),
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) from
NABARD and also under the regular budgets from the
Public Works Department of the Govt. of Karnataka.
 KAPPEC also published a booklet in local language on
the Production of Export Quality Rose Onion and
distributed the same to farmers free of cost.
 Since the setting up the AEZ, export of Rose
Onions have fetched Rs. 276 Crs
 A total investment of Rs. 0.13 Crores has been
made in the AEZ.
28. AGRI EXPORT
KARNATAKA
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ZONE
FOR
FLORICULTURE
IN
Agri Export Zone for floriculture in Karnataka entails an
investment of around Rs.29.28 crores, out of which Rs.
11.71 crores will come from the Central Government
agencies, Rs.7.37 crores from State Government agencies
and the remaining Rs.10.20 crores will come from the private
sector.
There is an anticipated incremental export of around Rs.312
crores in the next five years.
This Zone will benefit around 1000 farmers apart from
generating a lot of indirect employment.
Present Status
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MOU was signed on 1st of July 2002
The perishable cargo handling facility has already been set
up at Bangalore Airport to facilitate exports.
A marketing facilitation centre has also been set up at
Amsterdam for the benefit of the growers of the Bangalore
and Hosur area. Central Govt. have sanctioned Rs. 3.57
crores for setting up of a Floriculture Auction Centre at KAIC
premises, Bangalore. The constructions of the Auction
Centre will be completed by October, 2005. It would be
ready for commissioning in October/November, 2005.
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The exports of flowers from Bangalore are at Rs. 31.74
crores.
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The investment in the zone is Rs 3.57 Cr for setting up
of the Flower Auction Centre.
Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
1.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT:
i)
Govt. of India in the MOC&I had approved a proposal of the
Karnataka State Agro Industries Corporation for setting up a
whole sale market cum auction center for flowers at
ii)
iii)
iv)
Bangalore in March 2001. A one time grant of Rs 3.57 crores
was also sanctioned by the Govt. of India through APEDA
against the total project cost of Rs. 10.38 crores.
APEDA has released the entire grant of Rs. 3.57 crores to
the project.
The physical structure of the auction center is almost
complete. The commissioning of the center is being delayed
as the land for the project proposed by the State
Government is involved in liquidation proceedings.
Moreover the contractor has now escalated to the cost for
the completing the balance construction work.
Commerce Secretary has written a DO letter to The Chief
Sectary of the Karnataka on 19-11-2005 for the immediate
completion of the project.
29. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR APPLES IN HIMACHAL
PRADESH
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This zone envisages a total investment of around Rs. 57.07
crores out of which Rs. 9.77 crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 17.80 crores from the State
Government Agencies and the remaining Rs. 29.50 crores
will come from the private sector.
It is expected that in the first five years a total value of Rs.
170 crores worth of apples will be exported from this zone.
Around 10,000 farmers are likely to benefit from this zone
Present Status
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MoU was signed on 17th September, 2002
Extension officers have been identified. Package of
Practices for Apple cultivation and Calender of Operations
for quality Apple production printed in English Language.
1496 farmers have been identified.
Mr. S S Kapur, JS, MoC&I carried out a peer evaluation of
this AEZ at Chandigarh on 14/6/2005. though State
government Nodal Agency confirmed that the AEZ wil be
progressed , no progress has been made
No direct exports are currently executed from the state
and investment is yet to flow.
30.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR BASMATI RICE IN PUNJAB
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This zone envisaged an investment of around Rs. 23.30
crores out of which Rs. 11.85 crores were to flow from
various Central Government Agencies and Rs. 1,85 crores
from State Government Agencies. Private sector was likely
to invest around Rs. 9.60 crores.
The projected export in the first 5 years was Rs. 2340 crores
of Basmati Rice from this zone.
More than 3000 farmers were to be benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
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Present Status
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MoU was signed on 17th September, 2002
5000 farmers have been identified.
Refund of Mandi Cess and RDF is in progress.
Extension officers already identified in respective districts.
A workshop on AEZ concept held in PAU, Ludhiana on 28th
Nov, 2002.
First training programme for farmers has been conducted by
state government on 1st of April, 2003 at Kapurthala.
Review meeting held on 2.5.2003 by MD MARKFED .
Through BDF 50% (Rs 186.50 lakhs) has been sanctioned
for upgradation of three mandies at Amritsar, Tarn Taran
and Batala. Rs 47.12 lakhs already released also. The work
at Amritsar mandi is completely stalled due to a litigation
filed by the local aartias.
A committee carried out a review of the upgradation
work and has submitted its report. The work at Batala
and Tarn Taran mandies has already been completed
while the work at Amritsr is held up due to litigation
filled by local Aartiyas.
A seminar was held on backward linkages through contract
farming at Jandiala Guru on 18/6/2003. Similar training
programmes have also been held at Tarn Taran Ajnala,
Attari, Khadoor Sahib and Fatehgarh Churian. APEDA is
extending 50% financial support to these programmes which
have been recommended by PAIC.
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The Punjab Rice Millers’ Exporters’ Association (PRMEA)
conducted media campaign and held workshops/group
meetrings for promoting Super Basmati rice during the last
year. 100% financial assistance of Rs 3 lakhs was extended
from BDf to the Association.
PRMEA is carrying out another Basmati promotion campaign
this year for which a 100% assistance of Rs 12.51 lakhs has
been extended to them from BDF.
Financial assistance worth Rs. 1.10 cr has been extended to
exporters.
In November, 2004 , Government of Punjab have nominated
PAIC as State Nodal Agency for this AEZ in place of Punjab
MARKFED. Mr Rakesh Khurana has been assigned the
work of State Nodal Officer.
Since inception of the AEZ in Sept. 2002 as compared to
7,71,475 MTs of basmati exports in 2002-03 during 2004-05
the figures has reached 11,66,564 MTs (All India) depicting
an increase of 51.21%.
Investment of Rs 5.27 Crs has been achieved so far.
31.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FLOWERS IN TAMIL NADU
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This zone entails an investment of around Rs. 15.88 crores
out of which Rs. 5.23 crores will flow from Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 2 crores from State Government
Agencies and around Rs. 8.65 crores from private sector
agencies.
It is expected that setting up of this zone will lead to an
export of around Rs. 109.88 crores in the next 5 years.
Around 500 farmers are also likely to get benefited.
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Present Status
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MoU signed on 06/02/2003.
500 farmers selected and training completed. 72
farmers/officers in three batches have been trained at
Horticulture Training Centre, Pune on High Tech Polygreen
House Management for a duration of 5 days on Floriculture.
Horticultural Research Station, ooty prepared the Training
Modules and Training completed.
Rs. 26.00 lakhs worth of planting materials have been
supplied.
Information centre at Rs. 109.00 lakhs inaugurated on 13-92003. The information center is at present functioning.
Cold storage at Rs. 30.00 lakhs outlay to be commissioned
shortly.
Three Model Floriculture Units with a total outlay of Rs.
14.00 lakhs have been established and is under operation.
A Lab has been established at Horticulture Research
Station, TNAU, Ooty. Further improvements of the lab have
been planned.
The Govt. of Tamil Nadu has announced a Floriculture
Policy to encourage Floriculture Development in Tamil Nadu.
72 farmers / officers in tree batches have been trained at
horticulture Training Centre, Pune on High Tech Polygreen
House Management for a duration of 5 days on Floriculture
till March’2004.
A total No. of 550 farmers have been trained in various parts
of the district under AEZ.
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The total export is Rs. 44.56 crores.
Investment level of Rs.5.50 Crs has been achieved.
Current status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
 1675 farmers have been trained in floriculture under various
schemes operated by the Department of Horticulture and
Plantation crops from the year 2003.
 Planting material have been supplied under different subsidy
schemes operated by Horticulture Department in the zone as
follows:
2003.04 – 14.00 lakhs
2004-05 – 4.00 lakhs
2005.06 – 9.90 lakhs
 215 farmers / officers in batches have been trained at
Horticulture Training Centre, Pune on High Tech Polygreen
House Management for a duration of 5 days on Floriculture.
 The area under floriculture has been increased from 2
hectares and is now about 45 hectares including open
cultivation. About 150 green houses are functioning of
present in the Nilgiris.
32. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGOES IN ANDHRA
PRADESH
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The AEZ envisages an investment of around Rs.17.90
crores out of which Rs.3.77 crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 4.23 crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector will put in around
Rs. 9.89 crores.
It is expected that there would be an additional export of Rs.
48.59 crores over a period of 5 years from this zone.
Around 2500 farmers are likely to benefit from setting up of
this zone.
PRESENT STATUS
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The MoU for setting up of this Zone was signed on 27th
September, 2002
335 training programmes have been conducted. 70 Training
programmes on post harvest management has also been
conducted .
70 training programmes have been conducted on IPM with
scientists from ANGRAU & LAMFAM. 220 foot sprayers
have been supplied to the mango farmers under IPM
programme .
Exposure visits for 100 farmers was organized to integrated
pack house at Vashi , IIP and pack house at Sangli
41813 plastic crates have been supplied to the farmers in
the zone .
Planting material for 512.2 hectares have been supplied on
50 % subsidy.
Additional controlled grading hall and hot water treatment
plant was set up with a total cost of Rs. 15.92 lacs at AMC
Vijayawada .
Two De sapping sheds were established with a total cost of
Rs. 8.00 lacs at AMC Vijayawada .
4 Proposals have been received from the entrepreneurs who
are interested in setting up of the pack houses and the same
are being scrutinized.
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Around 17 pack houses have been constructed in Nunna
market for packing, grading, washing etc. with the assistance
of NHB.
APEDA has issued In principle approval to state
Government agency for preparation of detailed project report
(DPR) for implementation of various activities particularly to
set up operate/maintain the infrastructure facilities for an
amont of Rs. 3,75,000 /- under the project for setting up of
Integrated rural infrastructure hub at Nuzvid. The job has
been awarded to M/s. Global agri systems pvt. Ltd. .
APEDA has issued In principle approval for providing
financial assistance of an amount of Rs. 8.34 crores (Rs. 6
crore for VHT & Rs. 2.34 crore for packhouse) for setting up
of common infrastructure facility - VHT plant and integrated
packhouse at Nuzvid . An amount of Rs. 4.17 crores has
been released in the month of August,2007 .
Organic farming is being encouraged in the AEZ. 120 acres
of M/s. Prakash Bio farm has been certified for organic .
State electricity department has exempted payment of fixed
charges by the processors.
State government has exempted levy of sales tax on all the
inputs used for export including containers used for packing
by the units in the zone.
The proposals for exemption of market cess are at the final
stage of consideration and modalities to administer the
scheme is under preparation and approval of the state
government.
Exported from payment of market fee / cess on fruits and
vegetables procured within and brought into the state for
export purposes by exporters and processors and exporting
concerns.
Department of Horticulture has issued phyto sanitary
certificate for exporting of fruits during the year 2007.
S.No.
1.
2.
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Month
March’07
April’07
Qty. (MT)
320 (Fruits)
648 (Fruits)
The A.P. Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited
has submitted the original and revised project proposals
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Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) plants at Tirupathi and Nuzvid
on 7.11.2007 with an estimated cost of Rs.1333.39 for
Nuzvid and Rs.1331.14 for Tirupathi.
Packing and grading line of 24 MTs per shift and 48 MTs per
day planned instead of 5 MTs per shift and 10 MTs per day
proposed earlier.
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Exports worth Rs. 2.75 crore has been made so far.
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Central government and state government have made
an investment of Rs. 337.50 lacs and Rs. 423.50 lacs
respectively. Private investment of Rs. 989.00 lacs has
been crystallized in the zone. The total investment is
Rs. 17.90 crores.
33.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ONION IN MAHARASHTRA
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The Project entails an investment of around Rs. 32.24 crores
out of which Rs. 9.13 crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 9.99 crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector is expected to
invest around Rs. 13.12 crores.
In the next 5 years it is expected that there would be an
export worth Rs. 154.49 crores from this zone, which
includes around 20000 MT per annum by end of 5th year of
special variety of yellow onion to Europe and Japan, and
processed onion such as dehydrated onion, frozen onion
and preserved onion.
Around 3000 farmers are also likely to benefit from the
setting up of this zone.
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Present Status
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MoU signed on 16th January, 2003
MSAMB with the help of Agriculture University, State
Agriculture department, Local APMC & grower’s cooperative
arranged 155 one day training programs and trained 10329
farmers under AEZ.
Nasik
–
Sinnar,
Nandgaon,
Rahud,
Bramhnagaon, Umrane,
Mohadi, Yeola, Deogaon, Rui, Dharangaon (Khadak),
Dharangaon Veer, Virgaon, Aghar, Satana.
Pune
–
Otur, Talegaon Dhamdhere, Daund,
Loni Bhapkar, Chas,
Bhima
Takali, Khandu Khairewadi, Bankarfata, Khed,
Yedgaon, Aalephata.
Satara
–
Vidani, Vaduj, Varkute Mhaswad,
Gondavale, Dudubhavi.
Ahmednagar
Karanja, Shrirampur.
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To develop scientific Onion storage structures in the State
MSAMB & State Agriculture Department has decided to
increase the amount of subsidy from Rs. 300/- to Rs. 500/-
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per MT by MSAMB & from Rs. 500/- to Rs. 1000/- per MT by
State Agriculture Department.
An Export facility center for Onion is proposed to erect in
Kalwan taluka Dist. Pune.
M/s. KMS Swarna Traders, Malaysia has approached to
MSAMB and they are in process of exporting 2 containers of
Onion to Malaysia.
To increase the export promotional activity more effectively
worldwide, MSAMB is preparing for ISO 9001:2000
certification.
Exports worth Rs. 588.00 Crs (App) have been affected
from the State.
The total investment so far has been Rs 38.33 Crs.
34. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR SEED SPICES IN MADHYA
PRADESH
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The Project entails an investment of around Rs. 31.93
crores out of which Rs. 8.06 crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 8.43 crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector will put around Rs.
15.44 crores.
In the first 5 years there would be an export of Rs. 85.10
crores from this zone.
Around 10000 farmers are likely to benefit from the setting
up of this zone.
Present Status
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MoU signed on 28th November, 2002
900 farmers of coriander and 700 farmers of Fenugreek
have been selected.
Training of farmers conducted by JNKVV Indore in batches
of 30-40 at Indore (3), Dewas (3), Dhar & Jhabua (4), Ratlam
(1) and Badnagar (1).
Mandi Board and Spices Board were also associated. 6
Orientation programme carried out with 400 farmers.
The approach road for irradiation plant at Indore has been
sanctioned and is under construction.
2000 Mts of coriander seeds have been exported to UAE,
Canada, UK and Saudi Arabia by M/s. Kannan and
Company, Indore during 2002-03. However, during 2003-04
the company has exported 1240 MT of coriander of worth
Rs. 3.96 crores.
They have bagged the first prize from APEDA for exporting
the highest quality of seed spice in the year 2002. The
export of Fenugreek during 2002-03 was of 990 MT of worth
Rs. 2.97 crores. During 2003-04, it has crossed 500 MT of
worth Rs. 1.50 crores by November 2003.
M P Agro and Spices Board of India have organised more
than a dozen seminars at district level to sensitise the
farmers and cooperatives.
Divisional level liaison and motivating authority created
under the Chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner.
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Single licence system provision in the Mandi Act
Farm gate purchases allowed Mandi status
Waste land use permitted at lower lease tariff
SEZs have provisions of sale tax exemptions
Processed foods allowed transport subsidy @ 50% from
land to port in AEZ area.
Contacting to bring procurement agency of spice export
corporation ltd.
Sensitization conferences held. Local parties coming up
For export 1 company M/s D P Exports Guna have
commenced operations
Promoting expansion of existing service industry for cleaning
& grading
Coriander : Seed Spice Exports Ex. Pithampur from Indore
by M/s Kannan & Co. Indore.
An Exporter firm M/s Paliwal Exports have shown interest
and have procured letter of credit. His registration with
APEDA and Masala Board have been forwared.
Invited Spice Export Corporation for procurement from
Madhya Pradesh.
Spice export commenced from Pithampur, Indore
Development of cold storage under Gramin Vikas
Bhandaran Yojana.
Dry port have become operational.
An Irradiant Plant has been sanctioned by Govt. involving a
cost of Rs. 12 crores.
The exports have reached a level of Rs 38.43 Cr
The total investment in the zone so far is Rs 4.55 Cr
35. AGRI EXPORT
UTTARANCHAL
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ZONE
FOR
BASMATI
RICE
IN
The Project would entail an investment of around Rs. 6.33
crores out of which Rs. 1.34 crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 1.73 crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector will put around Rs.
3.26 crores.
In the next 5 years it is expected that there would be an
export of Rs. 14.54 crores from this zone.
Around 35000 farmers are also likely to benefit from the
setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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MoU signed on 24th January, 2003
International Basmati Seminar held on 30.04.2003. Steps
initiated for identification of farmers and entrepreneurs by
State Government.
1000 farmers have been identified and regular Training
programmes conducted periodically.
An international conference on Basmati Rice was held at
Dehradun on 30/4/2003 with financial assistance from
APEDA.
State Nodal Agency has collected details of area under
basmati rice cultivation in Uttaranchal and also worked out
details of production cost of Basmati rice in various districts
The State Government is also distributing farm implements
to basmati rice growers for better and scientific practices.
For 2400 Hq. Area, basmati seed, distributed to farmers
through Deptt. of Agriculture in all the 4 districts of AEZ.
Contract farming of Basmati Rice taken up by Sunstar &
KRBL Ltd..
State Government has initiated inviting expression of interest
for marketing to ups through internet & Newspapers ads.
Farmers are regularly being counseled about pest &
diseases control measures.
State Government has created a separate Basmati Export
Zone Unit for monitoring the progress of this AEZ.
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State Nodal Agency has organized entrepreneurship
development programme in Champawati, Almora, Chamoli &
Uttarkashi in December 2005.
Farmers are being informed regularly about disease & pest
control measures.
A record book on Basmati rice is under preparation.
Rice export Policy announced by State government for the
period 1.10.2005 upto 30.09.2010 which keeps Basmati rice
out of levy and mandi tax and development tax remain
waived
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The exports from India have reached 11,66,564 MTs as
compared to 7,71,475 MTs in 2002-03 showing an increase
of 51.21%.
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The investment in the zone has so far been Rs 39.42
lakhs
36.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGO IN WEST BENGAL
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Mango is the most important fruit of West Bengal. It is widely
grown in every district of the state. However Malda produces
maximum mango in the state. West Bengal ranks fourth in
terms of area and seventh in terms of production. It also
produces more than two dozen varieties of mango e.g. Fazli,
Langra, Lakhanbhog, Amrapali, Mallika and Himsagar etc. In
principal approval was given by the Steering Committee in
10th Steering committee meeting. The zone covers the
districts of Malda and Murshidabad. The Project would entail
an investment of around Rs. 31.17 crores out of which Rs.
5.25 crores will flow from the Central Government Agencies,
Rs. 7.70 crores from State Government Agencies and
private sector will put around Rs. 18.23 crores. In the next 5
years it is expected that there would be an export of Rs.
93.15 crores from this zone. Around 10000 farmers are also
likely to benefit from the setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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The MoU for setting up of this Zone has been signed on 16th
December, 2002 and Agri Export Zone has already been
notified by DGFT on 15th January, 2003.
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Pamphlets in local language have been prepared and are
being distributed to the farmers. Training programmes are
being conducted by the State Govt. where not only mango
growers but mango merchants and lease holders also
participate. The thrust of the training is on establishment of
new mango orchards for producing quality mangoes,
management of existing orchards for exportable and
processable mangoes, preparation of bio-fertilisers from
local resources and pest and disease management.
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Traditional units are at present existing in Maldah which
produce pickles etc. Deptt. of Food Processing Industries,
Govt. of W.B. is trying to modernize these units. M/s. Pataka
Food Industries is showing interest in setting up a
processing unit in this area. M/s. Dabur Food at Jalpaiguri is
reported to have outsourced Himsagar variety of Mango
from Maldah.
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Assistance of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswaviyalaya (BCKV)
and Uttar Banga Krishi Viswadyalaya (UBKV) is being taken
up by the State Govt. for R&D acivities.
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Two research projects have been undertaken for mangoes
by BCKV – one on “Integrated Management Practices for
improving productivity of fruit quality in rejuvenated mango
orchards” with cost of Rs.4.99 lakhs; another on “Evaluation
of effective control measures on mango shoot gall” with cost
of Rs.2.43 lakhs.
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APEDA has approved the proposal of Rs. 675.00 lakhs for
setting up of Centre for perishable cargo (CPC) at
International Airport, Kolkata in July 2005. i.e., during 200506. Out of this advance of 20% i.e.,Rs. 135.00 lakhs was
released in December 2005. The project is likely to benefit
export of pineapples, mangoes, litchis and vegetables apart
from other products.
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A food park is being set up at Malda at a cost of Rs. 16.84
crores in a land measuring 32.32 crores. This park will
comprise of small, medium and large industries and will have
the provision of common facilities like cold storage, cold
chain, ETP, ware housing, power connection and water
facilities etc. It is expected that this park would be the hub of
all food processing activities for the entire zone and would
be sourcing raw materials from the adjoining districts.
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A pack house has been set up in Malcos, Malda by M/s
Malda Mango Cooperative Society Ltd. M/s Pataka Foods
has set up a pre cooling unit. The civil construction work of
the pack house facility, being created by West Bengal State
Food Processing and Horticulture Development Corporation
with the financial assistance from APEDA is almost
completed. The sanctioned project cost is around 1.7 Crore.
M/s Malda Mango Co-operative Society Limited (MALCOS)
is also in the process of completing their pack house for
export of fresh mango and litchi for which APEDA has
already in principally agreed to provide them the financial
assistance under Infrastructure Development Scheme. The
estimated project cost is 1 Crore (Approx.). M/s Pataka
Foods Limited has also started the civil work for
development of a food park within the AEZ wherein they are
going to set up a modern pack house for export of fresh
mango and litchi in addition a processing unit. The total
project cost will be 50 Crore in first phase.
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It is expected that the fruit processing unit to be set up by
M/s. Dabur in the pineapple AEZ will also be sourcing
mangoes from this zone.
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M/s. Bishalxmi Food Products (P) Ltd. at Manikchak is set up
to produce mango slices and juice with an investment of Rs.
1293.95 lakhs.
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M/s. AMS Food Products is setting up a unit at Murshidabad
with an investment of Rs. 10.85 lakhs to produce jam, jelly
andpickles.
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M/s. Manasha Mango Procuring Industry, a mango
processing unit is being set up at Mangaslbari, Malda with
an investment of Rs. 19.92 lakhs.
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M/s. Phoenix Multipurpose Cold Storage (P) Ltd. at Malda
have set up their cold storage at investment of Rs. 523.00
lakhs.
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Govt. of W.B. along with other states had organized a
Mango Promotion Programme in Singapore during May
2005 and the response was quite encouraging.
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It has been informed that trial consignments of 2.5 tonnes of
mangoes were sent by the West Bengal State Food
Processing and Horticulture Development Corporation with
the help of a private agency to Singapore, Malaysia and U.K.
37. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR VEGETABLES IN WEST
BENGAL
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India, blessed with the diverse agro-climatic conditions and
soil, is the second largest producer of vegetables in the
world and account for 14% share in the total world’s
vegetable production. West Bengal has substantial
marketable surplus for traditional vegetables. Considering
potential of vegetable exports from the region, the steering
committee approved in principal the proposal of state
government for setting up of Agri Export Zone. The zone
covers the districts of Nadia, Murshidabad and 24 parganas.
The Project would entail an investment of around Rs. 28.80
crores out of which Rs. 3.65 Crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 3.60 crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector will put around Rs.
21.55 crores. In the next 5 years it is expected that there
would be an export of Rs. 152 crores from this zone. Around
10000 farmers are also likely to benefit from the setting up of
this zone.
Present Status
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The MoU for setting up of this Zone has been signed on 16th
December, 2002 and Agri Export Zone has already been
notified by DGFT on 15th January, 2003.
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Regular training programmes are being conducted for
farmers. The main emphasis of these trainings is on
improved cultivation practices, integrated pest and disease
management, low cost preservation, organic farming and
use of modern technology like poly houses. The State
training center at the Horticulture Research Station at
Krishna Nagar, Nadia is being developed as the training
center for both farmers and resource persons. 22,000 hybrid
vegetable seeds kits were distributed to the farmers of the
zone under Area Expansion Programme. Demonstration is
also being conducted fro cultivation of high value exotic
vegetables like gherkins, brocolli, brussel sprout, baby corn
and capsicum etc.
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b.
c.
Assistance of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswaviyalaya
(BCKV) is being taken up for R&D activities. Three
research projects have been undertaken by BCKV.
These are:
Management of some heavy metal contaminated in some
urban and semi urban vegetable growing area. 100%
funding by APEDA. Total cost Rs. 2.61 lakhs.
Project on export oriented vegetable production under low
cost poly house. 100% funding by APEDA. Total cost Rs.
2.64 lakhs. Project period is 2 years.
R&D project on cultivation of high yielding Gherkins awarded
by SG to BCKV during 2003-04. Total cost of project Rs.
3.54 lakhs.
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APEDA has approved the proposal of Rs. 675.00 lakhs for
setting up of Centre for perishable cargo (CPC) at
International Airport, Kolkata in July 2005. i.e., during 200506. Out of this advance of 20% i.e.,Rs. 135.00 lakhs was
released in December 2005. The project is likely to benefit
export of pineapples, mangoes, litchis and vegetables apart
from other products.
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Expressions of Interest were sought for joint ventures in
hybrid vegetable seed production at Bajora and Taldangra
farms in Bankura. The applications are being processed.
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Six multipurpose cold storages are in operation in the zone.
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M/s Keventor Biotech Pvt. Ltd. has set up a unit near
Barasat, North 24-Parganas. Estimated investment. is Rs.
76 lakhs.
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M/s Elque & Co. has also set up their unit at North 24Parganas with investment of Rs. 7 crores.
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Srisidh Agro Farm Pvt. Ltd. is setting up a unit on vegetable
processing near Siliguri, with investment of around 12.25
crores. They would be sourcing from the Zone.
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Blue Bells Agri Products (P) Ltd setting up a unit for
processing tomato puree, pickles, squash, pineapple sauce
etc. The unit is being set up at Nadia with an investment of
Rs. 206.00 lakh
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Haringhata Shambhunath Multipurpose Cold Storage (P) Ltd
at Surendranagar, Naida. Investment of Rs. 361.22 lakh
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M/s Shibsankar Multipurpose Cold Storage at Bethuadahari,
Nadia is being set up with investment of Rs. 24.49 lakh
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M/s Agro G is setting up a multipurpose cold storage at
Badu, North 24 Pgns. with investment of Rs. 197.16 lakh.
38.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGOES IN TAMILNADU
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The Project entails an investment of around Rs. 24.60 crores
out of which Rs. 6.56 crores flows from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 4.12 crores from the State
Government Agencies and the private sector will invest Rs.
13.92 crores.
In the next 5 years it is expected that there would be an
export of Rs. 85.00 crores from this zone.
Around 10000 farmers are also likely to benefit from the
setting up of this zone.
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Present Status
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The MoU for setting up of this Agri Export Zone was signed
on 6th February 2003
180 Mango growing farmers selected with the help of
Department of Horticulture and Plantation crops and
Entrepreneur along with Periyakulam Horticultural College
and Research Institute, TNAU planning to impart training
with the assistance of Department of Agricultural Marketing
On 11.9.04 MAAGRITA associated with Department of
Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness and FICCI
conducted initial planning cum awareness programme on
EUREPGAP certification for the mango growers. Similar
training programme has been planned to be conducted in
Tirunelveli, Virdudhungar and Dindigul during November,
2004 .
Training Module prepared in consultation with Horticultural
Reasearch Station, Periyakulam. The training programme
planned during November and December, 2004.
Training imparted by Periyakulam and Coimbatore HRS,
Killikulam and Madurai, Agricultural College and Research
Institute
Department of Horticultural and Plantation crops and
Department of Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business.
Department of Horticultural and Plantation crop distributed
1,00,700 Mango Grafts (The grafts of ruling varieties
Neelam, Alphosa, Himampasand, Banganapalli, Malgoa and
Bangalora) during the year 2002-03 in the zone as follows:-
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Theni – 15100 Nos. Madurai – 6700 Nos, Dindigul – 21200
No. Virudhungar – 18700 Nos. Tirunelveli – 24200 Nos.,
Kanyakumar – 142800 Nos.
M/s Maagrita Exports Limited, Chennai has been selected.
8.58 acres of land in the SIPCOT Food Park Complex at
Nilakottai has been purchased by the entrepreneur for
establishing common processing facility and other
infrastructures.
Entrepreneur called for Tenders from the various vendors
and Civil engineering concerns for the following
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
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Civil Works
Pre-Fabricated Structure
Processing Equipments
For the construction of Pack House
Dehydration Unit
Pickling Unit
Two Mango seminars on “Mango Cultivation and Export
Potential” conducted jointly with Periyakulam Horticultural
Research station at Periyakulam HRS and at Rajaplayam as
part of AEZ-Mango Awareness Programme series.
Mango Exporters Mmeet held on 04/12/2003 in the O/o the
Commissioner of Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business
and discussion held on the possibility of tying up with them
for value added products export and constraints area
identified.
Promoter has identified orchards for supply of fruits for the
ensuing season and also for subsequent years.
Promoter has identified Export Tie up in Middle East, Hong
Kong, Malaysia and Singapore for export of trial
Consignment.
Before the end of this mango season it is planned to export
30 to 40 Mt of mangoes abroad.
Department of Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness is
planning to organize one day awareness seminar on
EUREPGAP standards in Madurai for the benefit of Mango
growers in coordination with FICCI
Incremental Exports are not yet started.
Investment of Rs 0.81Crores has been achieved so far
The current Status as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
 M/s MAAGRITA is also setting up common facilities for the
development of AEZs for Mangoes.
Machineries and
equipments like refrigeration equipment, insulated panels,
mango washing, treatment and grading line, vegetable
washing and grading line have been installed. Ripening
room equipment material handling equipment for pack
house, pickle unit have also been Installed and the worked
has been completed. Full Fledged microprocessor based
cold chain, pre cool / Ripening room, high humidty control
room equipments sourced from Netherlands, Germany, USA
and South Africa, Australian Technology for dehydration of
fruits and culinary spices are also under establishment.
Processing unit canning unit ahs also been completed during
the month of June 2005. The test trial of these units has
commenced from the end of June 2005. Dehydration unit of
capacity 100 MT / Annum processing capacity, pack houses
of 12000 MT / annum of fruits and vegetables and 4000 MT /
annum of Mango and the canning unit of 1000 MT / Annum
has been established.
39. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR GINGER AND TURMERIC IN
ORISSA
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An investment of Rs. 6.03 Crores has been envisaged in the
zone with private participation of Rs. 3.03 Crores. The State
Government support is of Rs. 1.49 Crores.
In the next 5 years, it is expected that there would be an
export of Rs. 144 crores from this zone.
Around 6000 farmers would be benefited and around 150
would get employment from setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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The MoU has been signed on 10th Jan, 2003.
APICOL has finalised the list of 2500 farmers.
The training schedule is being worked out. Ten
entrepreneurs have been identified and proposals are being
formulated for infrastructure development.
Project on R&D for varietal improvement is being formulated.
75 training programmes for 1778 farmers conducted
Two sensitization workshops on quality requirements and
export prospects were conducted in 2004 & 2005.
Literature published in local language for benefit of farmers
Incremental Exports are Rs. 1.76 Cr. from the zone.
Investment have not yet happened.
40. AGRI
EXPORT
JHARKHAND
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ZONE
FOR
VEGETABLES
IN
A total investment of Rs. 7.09 crores is expected to take
place in the next 5 years. Out of this, around Rs. 1.93 crores
will come from Central Govt. Agencies and an equal amount
of investment from the State Govt. Agencies. Private Sector
is likely to contribute the remaining amount of Rs. 3.23
crores.
In the next 5 years, it is expected that there would be export
of Rs. 81.70 crores of vegetables from this zone.
More than 8000 farmers are likely to benefit from setting up
of the zone.
Present Status
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The MoU for setting up of this Zone has been signed on 15th
February, 2003. The AEZ has been notified by DGFT on
15th January, 2003.
Despite several reminders to the State Govt., we have not
received any communication regarding the initiatives taken
towards implementation of this AEZ. Besides, reminders to
the Deptt. of Agriculture & came Development, Govt. of
Jharkhand, which is the State nodal agency, letters were
also sent from Chairman to APC and Principal Secretary,
Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of Jharkhand, however, these is
no response from the State Govt.
41. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR DURUM WHEAT IN MADHYA
PRADESH
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The Project would entail an investment of around Rs. 86.43
crores out of which Rs. 9.03 crores will flow from the Central
Government Agencies, Rs. 27.55 crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector will invest around
Rs. 49.84 crores.
In the next 5 years it is expected that there would be an
export of Rs. 1155 crores from this zone.
More than 10000 farmers are also likely to benefit from the
setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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The MoU for setting up of this Zone was signed on 16th
January, 2003.
1000 farmers have been selected.
Seeds are being supplied through M/s. Seed Corporation of
the Madhya Pradesh.
Extension model for Bio Pest Control have been developed
by M/s. JNKVV Jabalpur. Informative description on crops
have been published in Hindi/English.
MPSAIDC organised a workshop on Agri Export Zone of
wheat on 21st October 2003 at Ashok Nagar, Madhya
Pradesh, which is the largest Mandi for Durum Wheat. They
are also trying to export durum wheat in association with M/s
MMTC.
Approached road for irradiation plant at Indore has been
sanctioned and is under construction.
M/s. Omprakash Gurbani & Sons, Bhopal have exported
wheat flour to Middle East and Africa of worth Rs.10.00
crores and M/s. Navneet Implex Exported 90 MT of worth
Rs.8.83 lakhs to Malaysia.
Negotiation are on with M/s. Global Agri System Pvt. Ltd., for
12500 MT of Wheat export.
Divisional level liaison and motivating authority created
under the Chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner.
SG decision on Fiscal benefits (e.g. Cess on Marketing / ST
on Inputs )
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Single licence system provision in the Mandi Act
Farm gate purchases allowed Mandi status
Waste land use permitted at lower lease tariff
SEZs have provisions of sale tax exemptions
Processed foods allowed transport subsidy @ 50% from
land to port in AEZ area.
The GOMP is effectively liaison with the Govt of India for
considering terms of subsidies to promote Export Durum
Wheat from M.P.
The State Govt. is actively considering reorganization of
authorized consultants for organic certification.
International prices are not competitive in terms of Metro
Market Prices. Therefore, persuing with GoI for costs
sharing to the extent of marketing and transport expenses.
The total investment in the zone is Rs 4.71 Cr
The total exports are 21.00 crores
42. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS
IN KERALA
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The Project entails an investment of around Rs. 29.87
Crores out of which Rs. 9.98 Crores will flow from the
Central Government Agencies, Rs. 8.03 Crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector will invest around
Rs. 11.86 Crores.
In the next 5 years it is expected that there would be an
export of Rs.163 Crores from this zone.
Around 14000 farmers are likely to benefit from the setting
up of this zone.
Present Status:
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MoU has been signed by State Government on 05th March,
2003.
Farmers trained and inducted under Agri Export Zone
project –
Banana
Pineapple
Vegetables
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2319
232
2760
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Arranged planting materials of Banana and Vegetable Seeds
from among project farmers. 9,34,940 banana suckers,
22,40,000 pineapple suckers and 350 Kg Vegetable seeds
were arranged during 2003-‘04. Planting materials required
for the current as well as ensuing seasons are arranged from
KAU, VFPCK and also from among progressive farmers.
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Advertisement matter, inviting entrepreneurs, given in
leading dailies. 36 entrepreneurs expressed their willingness
to participate in taking up various project components.
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Four institutions identified- Kerala Agricultural University,
Pineapple Research Station, Banana Research Station,
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute. Draft MoU sent to
KAU.
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IPM technologies for Banana, Pineapple and Vegetables
developed by the Kerala Agricultural University has been
advocated to the project farmers for adoption.
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The consultant has been requested to prepare DPR for three
pack houses. VFPCK is also proposing a pack house for
marketing their farmer produce.
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Procurement of equipments and chemicals for the SoilWater-Leaf analysis lab is nearing completion.
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A proposal for Farm Road in Idukki district utilizing RIDF
funds has been submitted to the government. Further orders
awaited
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Orders issued by the states Govt. for exempting tax for
inputs.
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The State has exported the horticultural produce of
Rs.105.00 crores during the year 2004-05 making overall
exports of Rs. 712.00 Crores since declaration of AEZ.
Investment level of Rs 3.10 Crs reached.
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Current status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
 Advertisement inviting entrepreneurs given in leading dailies.
36 entrepreneurs expressed their willingness to participate in
taking up various project components. Based on the
discussions in the peer evaluation meeting action has been
initiated to contact the entrepreneurs who have expressed
their willingness.
 4 institutions identified- Kerala Agricultural University,
Pineapple Research Station, Banana Research Station,
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute. Draft MoU sent to
KAU for remarks.
 IPM technologies for Banana, Pineapple and Vegetables
developed by the Kerala Agricultural University has been
advocated to the project farmers for adoption.
 The consultant appointed by the State Govt. has prepared
and submitted the DPR for three pack houses and the same
has been submitted to Government of Kerala along with the
application in the prescribed format for onward transmission
to APEDA for assistance. (IPH for Vegetables at
Thiruvananthapuram, IPH for Banana at Maradu and IPH for
Pineapple at Muvattupuzha)
 Funds allotted to districts for the implementation of current
year’s production based activities as per the project.(Rs.
356.75 lakhs). Physical targets of project components are
being achieved.
 Organised and participated in the Workshop on AEZ on Hort.
Crops, MAPS and Organic Farming, in association with
NABARD, at Thrissur.
 Participated in a training programme for Pineapple farmers
at Muvattupuzha on the Export oriented cultivation of
Pineapple.
43. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FRESH AND PROCESSED
GINGER IN ASSAM
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The Project entails an investment of around Rs. 17.53
Crores out of which Rs. 2.27 Crores will flow from the
Central Government Agencies, Rs. 4.93 Crores from State
Government Agencies and private sector will put around Rs.
10.33 Crores.
In the next 5 years it is expected that there would be an
export of Rs. 40.83 Crores from this zone.
Around 5000 farmers would be benefited and more than 500
would get employment.
Present Status
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MOU signed on 4th April 2003.
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Farmers identified . A Farmers’ Society is being formed
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Proposal for setting up of a Collection Centre and Pack
House
forwarded to APEDA in second week of September, 2004 for
financial assistance. The proposal is under examination.
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Assam Agricultural University has prepared a proposal for
identification of exportable varieties with export potential
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The exports are Rs. 2.17 crores
So far, no investment has flown into AEZ.
44. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR BASMATI RICE IN UTTAR
PRADESH
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 39.75 Crores
out of which Rs. 10.79 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 9.46 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs. 19.50 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 510 Crores of Basmati Rice from this
zone.
More than 10000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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The MoU for setting up of this Zone has been signed on 11th
March, 2003.
Training programmes conducted in various districts
Tax exemptions already in existence in UP .
The State Nodal Agency has already got list of farmers
compiled and have forwarded the same to NABARD office
for working out credit plan. A meeting was convened in
Bareilly by NABARD to discuss the modalities of progressing
the activities in AEZ especially the contract farming, on
7/2/04.
There has been a change of Nodal Officers recently since
the earlier incumbent was transferred elsewhere
State Government has formulated Research Projects for
Basmati rice AEZ, which have been evaluated by a panel of
senior scientists. NO proposal received by APEDA yet.
Rice export Policy announced by State government for the
period 1.10.2005 upto 30.09.2010 which keeps Basmati rice
out of levy and mandi tax and development tax remain
waived
Since inception of the AEZ in Sept. 2002 as compared to
7,71,475 MTs of basmati exports in 2002-03 during 2004-05
the figures has reached 11,50,169 MTs (All India) depicting
an increase of 49%. In $ terms, the growth has been 135$
(483 M USD to 618 M USD). The incremental exports since
AEZ notification are Rs. 1521 Croers on all India basis.
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Investment of Rs 0.47 Crs has been achieved so far.
45. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC
PLANTS IN UTTARANCHAL
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The total investment envisaged in this project was Rs. 18.81
crores with private sector participation to the extent of Rs.
9.05 crores. The share of the Central Govt. was envisaged
to be Rs. 5.53 Crores. The contribution of state government
is Rs. 4.23 Cr.
The total export turnover envisaged over five years was Rs.
43.57 crores.
Present Status:
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MoU signed on 26/03/2003.
One and three days training modules have been prepared
for farmers and forest officials.
Training by way of individual contact through NGO’s and
State Cooperative Department.
Booklet on training module prepared.
Booklet on Herbal Uttaranchal -Present market scenario also
prepared.
Communications had been made with suppliers of planting
material.
Forest Department and HRDI working on the same.
11 projects have been sanctioned by HRDI to Forest
Department for production of Quality Planting material.
A project has been sanctioned by NMPB to HRDI for
production of quality planting material.
An MoU was signed with Dhawan International for
processing and exports of MAPs for Uttaranchal and work to
organize the backward linkages is on to meet his
requirements.
MoU has been signed between HRDI & Xechem, Int. Inc.
USA for setting up of an Ayurvedic College & Research and
development unit.
Mou has been signed between HRDI and Kumaon University
for Chemical analysis of MAPs.
Exports worth Rs.1.00 crores has been achieved.
Investment are yet to be ascertained.
Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
 MoU between APEDA and HRDI was signed on 26/03/2003.
Total investment envisaged in this project is Rs. 18.81 crores
with private sector participation to the extent of Rs. 9.05
crores. The share of the Central Govt. was envisaged to be
Rs. 5.53 crores. The contribution of state government is Rs.
4.23 crores.
 The total export turnover envisaged over five years was Rs.
43.57 crores.
 In the meeting it was observed that there has been no
significant progress in this AEZ. 10 species were selected for
the promotion and development of exports (Kutki, Kuth,
Jatamansi, Chirayita, Ban Kakri, Tagar, Sarpagandha,
Kalihari, Aconite, Stevia (in place of Lavender).
 Till date, there is no information from HRDI as to how many
species have been put under cultivation as per the AEZ plan,
how much area has been brought under cultivation for these
species and how much quantity is expected to be harvested
for each species for the next 5 years as per the AEZ Plan.
 The credibility of the AEZ comes into serious doubt if the
Processing units set up under this AEZ by the private sector
are not provided consistent and safe supplies of cultivated
herbs. It was agreed under the AEZ plan that it will be
responsibility of HRDI to get cultivations done for the
Medicinal Plants and the Private sector will need not involve
itself in this process except for purchasing the Herbs when
they are harvested. HRDI will rope in institutions like Rallis,
ITC, Mahindra shubh-labh, etc. to implement the commercial
cultivations on the ground.
 It has been also noted that after the approval of AEZ, there
has been a change of guard in HRDI & relevant State
Department due to which there is now a focus on Growing
Herbs for domestic industry rather than the Export oriented
Industry. This goes against the spirit of the AEZ Plan. HRDI
must decide on this issue as APEDA would not like to dilute
the focus on the AEZ under any circumstances.
 HRDI now wants to widen the scope of AEZ by including a
few more species such as Rosemary, Geranium, Satawar,
Chamomile, Brahmi, Ammi Majus. They were advised to
finalize their view in this regard based on the strength of their
State so that necessary approval from the Min. of Commerce
may be obtained, if required.
 HRDI is yet to identify a nodal officer to monitor the AEZ
activities. It has been observed that the AEDU (Agri-Export
Dev. Unit) has been pursuing this AEZ, however there has
not been much progress in spite of this.
 APEDA has observed that AEDU in most States in our
country work under the Industries Department so as to lend
a professional & focused approach to implement relevant
programmes. However, AEDU in Uttaranchal is under the
Forest & Rural Development Department that has very
diverse responsibilities in Uttaranchal, does not seem to
have a very professional & market-oriented approach for the
implementation of the AEZ. AEZs all over the country are
expected to be implemented with an extremely marketdriven approach based on the strengths of the Region
concerned where as it does not seem to be the case in
Uttaranchal. Agri-Export is a thrust area envisaged by the
Govt. of India and therefore requires a very focused &
dynamic implementation.
 HRDI has committed to set up a state-of-the art testing
facility for testing Heavy Metals Residue, Pesticide
Contamination, Active-constituents, etc. in Medicinal &
Aromatic Plants with NABL certification.
 One Processing unit has already been set up under the AEZ
by M/s Divine Naturals promoted by Mr. Vikas Dhawan as
per the MoU signed with him. The first phase envisaging an
investment of Rs. 40 Lacs has already been implemented.
The same company intends to implement the second phase
envisaged in the MoU with an investment of 1.5 Crore
depending upon the progress achieved by HRDI with regard
to cultivations of Medicinal Plants as envisaged under the
AEZ programme.
 HRDI has also committed to work closely with the Private
sector participants in the AEZ viz. their raw material
requirements, prices, etc.
46. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR VALUE ADDED ONION IN
GUJARAT
 This project entails a total investment of Rs. 35.08 Crores of
which Central government agencies will contribute Rs. 9.64
Crores and Rs. 7.10 Crores will flow from the State
government agencies. The contribution of private sector is
Rs. 18.34 Cr.
 This investment would lead to additional exports of Rs.
234.25 Crores in next five years.
Present Status
 7 new processing units proposed to be set up in the zone at
an investment of Rs 13.50 Crores
 A proposal for setting up value added centre is on the anvil.
State Government has allocated land to NHRDF for the
purpose
 Group certification for HACCP granted to 19 units. 10 More
units of dehydrated onions/garlic will be benefited with
Implementation of group HACCP certification programs. It
is expected that around Rs. 10 lakhs would be utilized as
50% contribution from AEPDA.
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Exports worth Rs. 300.49 Crores from this zone
 Investment level of 13.67 Cr achieved so far
47. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR GHERKINS IN ANDHRA
PRADESH
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This project envisages a total investment of Rs.20.05 crores,
of which Rs.16.32 crores will flow from the Private Sector
and Central government agencies would contribute Rs. 1.91
crores. The contribution of state government is Rs. 1.82 Cr.
It is expected that there will be a quantum jump in export of
Gherkins with an additional export of more than Rs. 313
Crores in the next 5 years.
Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 05/05/2003.
Training programmes on IPM are being organised with the
help of University of Agricultural sciences, Bangalore.
Department of Horticulture has brought out literature on
package of practices for Gherkins. 10,000 copies have been
printed and same are being distributed.
7254 plastic crates have been supplied to an exporter in the
zone .
Around 90 acres of land have been brought under drip
irrigation .
One of the exporter has got certification for ISO & KOSHER
certification for his unit and has installed Metal detector
device with the financial assistance from APEDA
A road show was conducted in Bangalore for getting
investment under the AEZ . As a result one company from
Ban galore M/s. Bangalore salted vegetable products has
agreed to set a processing cum bottling unit with an
investment of Rs. 5 crores at Anantpur in the AEZ .
An existing unit M/s. Adhuri Natural products is upgrading its
unit with an investment of Rs. 40 lakhs .
Three entrepreneurs namely M/s. Jupally Agro products,
M/s. Greentech natural products and Bangalore salted
vegetable products are setting up units in the zone with an
investment of Rs. 7 crores .
State electricity department has exempted the processors
from payment of fixed charges .
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State government has exempted the units in the zone from
levy of sales tax on all the inputs used for export including
containers used for packing .
The proposals for exemption of market cess are at the final
stage of consideration and modalities to administer the
scheme is under preparation and approval of the state
government.
Exported from payment of market fee / cess on fruits and
vegetables procured within and brought into the state for
export purposes by exporters and processors and exporting
concerns.
Exports worth Rs. 44.52 crore has already been made
from the zone.
Central government and state government have made
an investment of Rs. 191.00 lacs and Rs. 182.50 lacs
respectively. Private investment of Rs. 1631.50 lacs has
been effected in the zone. The total investment is Rs.
20.05 crores.
48. AGRI EXPORT
MAHARASHTRA
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ZONE
FOR
POMEGRANATE
IN
The project envisages an investment of Rs. 14.98 Crores
with central government contribution of Rs. 3.89 Crores and
the state government contribution of Rs. 3.97 Crores.
Private investment to the tune of Rs 7.12 Crs
This would result in incremental exports of Rs. 35 Crores
over a period of five years.
Present Status
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MOU signed on 9th June, 2003
MSAMB with the help of Agriculture University, State
Agriculture department, Local APMC & grower’s cooperative
arranged 134 one day training programs and trained 9258
farmers under AEZ.
Ahemednagar –
Sangamner, Sataral, Gharegaon.
Nasik
–
Satana, Matane, Nampur, Astagaon,
Kodbel, Satana.
Solapur
Pandharpur,
Mangalvedha,
Tembhurni, Natepute, Mohol, Penur,
Kurdawadi, Sangola.
Latur
Latur road, Umbarga.
Sangli
Aatpadi.
Osmanabad
Tuljapur (2)
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MSAMB with the help of APEDA and APMC, Baramati
erected Pomegranate export facility center at Jalochi
Baramati Dist. Pune. The private exporters have exported
around 605 MTs. of Pomegranate to Europe & Middle East
in current season by using this facility centre.
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Along with the Export facility centre at Baramati, the export
of Pomegranate has been started from MSAMB’s Export
facility centre at Indapur, Dist: Pune. Till date around 86 MTs
of pomegranates have exported from this facility centre.
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To increase export of Pomegranate to European markets,
MSAMB has announced 50 % subsidy scheme for
GlobalGAP certification to Mango & Pomegranate growers.
The procedure of finalization of the agency for GlobalGAP
certification is in progress. To convince the mango growers
for GlobalGAP certification to their farms, the awareness
programs are planned in the pomegranate growing pockets.
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Around 45 pomegranate growers have registered under
P.M.O for GlobalGAP certification for their Farms. They have
been brought under one roof of M/s. Desai Fruits &
Vegetables, Gujarat for this certification, which provide them
the strong forward linkage also. Accordingly the training
program of the applied farmers was conducted in presence
of MSAMB, State Agriculture Dept. officials.
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MSAMB has set up partnership organization of the cooperative societies of mango growers named “MAHAANAR”
in the year 2005 for increase the export of pomegranate from
Maharashtra.. Till date they have exported 77 MTs of
pomegranate to The Netherlands. The project proposal for
strengthening of this society has been drafted and sent to
Steering Committee for finalization. The proposal will be
further submitted to Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.
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MAHAANAR has approached to MSAMB for getting the
working capital needed for their export and MSAMB is
planning to provide the loan as a working capital to
MAHAANAR.
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To increase the export promotional activity more effectively
worldwide, MSAMB is preparing for ISO 9001:2000
certification.
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Export worth Rs 20.24 Crores (App) has been effected
from the State during the year 2004-05.
Investment of Rs. 1.53 crores has been sanctioned in
AEZ.
49.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR BANANA IN MAHARASHTRA
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 16.45 Crores
out of which Rs. 4.64 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 2.44 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs. 9.26 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 52.55 Crores of Banana from this zone.
More than 3000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
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Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 8th November, 2004. Further details are being
worked out.
The MoU between Central & State Govt. has been signed on
7th July 2005.
In the current year from Aug., 2005-06 onwards MSAMB has
planned to conduct 60 one day training programmes.
Accordingly, 709 farmers were trained upto this month under
AEZ.
Preparation of Training booklet with the help of experts
about export quality production is under process.
MSAMB with the help of APEDA, APMC, and local sugar
factory has started the work of erection of Banana export
facility center at Savada Dist. Jalgaon and Basamatnagar
Dist. Parabhani. The details of the facility are as underPrecooling - 5 Mts / 6 Hrs.
Cold storage - 25 Mts,
Ripening Chamber – 25 MTs.
Mechanical Handling System – 2 Mts/Hr. &
Packing Line – 2 MTs./Hr.
MSAMB is regularly arranging the trial export consignments
of Banana with the help of MAHABANANA an apex of
Banana cooperative societies.
The total export is Rs. 0.04 crores
Total investment of worth Rs 6.99 crores has been
sanctioned in the AEZ for infrastructure development.
50.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ORANGE IN MAHARASHTRA
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 27.96 Crores
out of which Rs. 9.22 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 3.98 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs.14.76 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 26 Crores of Orange from this zone.
More than 2500 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
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Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 8th November, 2004.
The MoU between Central & State Govt. has been signed on
7th July 2005.
In the current year from Aug., 2005-06 onwards MSAMB has
planned to conduct 60 one day training programmes.
Accordingly, 709 farmers were trained upto this month under
AEZ.
Preparation of Training booklet with the help of experts
about export quality production is under process.
MSAMB with the help of APEDA and APMC, Varud has
started the work of erection of Orange export facility center
at Karanja Ghadge Dist.Wardha. The details of the facility
are as underPrecooling - 6 Mts / 6 Hrs.
Cold storage - 25 Mts. &
Mechanical Handling System – 1.5 Mts/Hr.
MSAMB is regularly arranging the trial consignments of
Oranges with the help of local cooperative societies.
The total export is Rs. 2.72 crores.
Total investment of Rs 2.72 crores has been sanctioned
in AEZ for infrastructure development.
51. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR LENTIL AND GRAMS IN
MADHYA PRADESH
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 18.65 Crores
out of which Rs. 2.11 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 5.27 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs.11.26 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 235.75 Crores of Lentil and Grams from
this zone.
More than 3000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 8th November, 2004.
The MOU has been signed with the State Govt. on 27th May,
2006.
So far no investment has been achieved and there are
no exports yet from this Zone
52. AGRI
EXPORT
ZONE
FOR
VEGETABLES IN MADHYA PRADESH
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ORANGES
AND
This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 10.00 Crores
out of which Rs. 1.69 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 2.70 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs.5.66 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 29.91 Crores of Oranges from this
zone.
More than 2000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 8th November, 2004.
The MOU has been signed with the State Govt. on 27th May,
2006.
A study has been conducted through M/s. Global Agri
Systems Pvt. Ltd., to evaluate export potential from
Chindwara district. The report was sent to the MPSAIDC
and CII, Bhopal for further action.
APEDA has sanctioned 2 pack houses at the cost of Rs.
8.90 crores for oranges and vegetables at Chhindwara in
Madhya Pradesh. The facilities to be set up and operated by
NAFED. The work has been awarded for Umranala to M/s.
Voltas to complete by December 2007.
APEDA has also sanctioned Rs. 3.60 lakhs for integrated
training programme to be conducted in District Chhindwara
for orange growers.
Around 171 farmers have been
selected for training and trainings commenced.
NAFED is setting up seed processing unit at Kusmali in
Madhya Pradesh.
Chairman, APEDA visited Chhindwara in November, 2006
and inspected the sites of Pack houses for oranges and
vegetables.
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Vegetables have been added in the AEZ of oranges vide
notification of DGFT in November 2006.
An Agri summit was organised in Bhopal on 25-26 May,
2007 to develop Agri business from Madhya Pradesh.
APEDA has sanctioned 11 collection centers at the cost of
Rs. 8.80 crores in Chhindwara.
A company is being incorporated for development of
agribusiness infrastructure in Chhindwara by STC and
NAFED jointly.
ITC has also started setting up of a pack house and 3
collection center in the region.
A Spices Park is being set up by Spices Board and STC
jointly for Chilly extraction.
Reliance Fresh has started sources vegetables and fruits
from the region around 2 to 5 MT everyday.
So far there is an investment of Rs. 8.90 has been
achieved but there are no exports yet from this Zone
53. AGRI EXPORT
TAMILNADU
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ZONE
FOR
CASHEWNUTS
IN
This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 10.35 Crores
out of which Rs. 2.70 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 1.50 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs.6.15 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 75.00 Crores of Cashewnuts from this
zone.
More than 10000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
Present Status:
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 8th November, 2004.
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The MOU for setting up this Zone was signed with the State
Government on 12th April, 2005.
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The total export is Rs. 18.33 crores.
So far no investment has been achieved
Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
 M/s. Sattva Agro Expo Chennai has been given consent by
the TIDCO to establish a common infrastructure facility at
Cuddalore for Cashew Nuts.
 The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India, Cochin has
informed vide their letter dated 15/03/2006 that the council
does not have budgetary provisions for undertaking AEZ
activities. However, the council is ready to extend all
cooperation in sharing / providing all available information or
other assistance and training in our lab at actual costs, for
the development and effective functioning of the Agri Export
Zone for Cashew nuts.
54.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR SEASAME SEED IN GUJARAT
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 10.00 Crores
out of which Rs. 0.85 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 10.00 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs.3.64 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 381.50 Crores of Seasame Seed from
this zone.
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Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 8th November, 2004. The MOU with the State
Government has been signed on 13/1/05.
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The State Nodal Officer Shri Sudhir Dave has informed on
phone that the resolution from the State is expected shortly
and they are still awaiting for that and there is no outcome of
the AEZ till date.
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Further details are being worked out.
55.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR VANILLA IN KARNATAKA
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 5.90 Crores
out of which Rs. 1.42 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 1.40 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs.3.07 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 222.13 Crores of Vanilla from this zone.
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Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 14th January, 2005.
The MOU for setting up this Zone was signed with the State
Government on 25th August, 2006.
Further details are being worked out.
56. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR TEA IN DARJEELING, WEST
BENGAL
 This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 212.65
Crores out of which Rs. 51.77 Crores will flow from
various Central Government Agencies and Rs. 4.45
Crores from State Government Agencies. Private
sector is likely to invest around Rs. 156.42 Crores.
 It is expected that during the first 5 years there would
be an export of around Rs. 673.75 Crores of Tea from
this zone.
 More than 5000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
Present Status
 The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004 subject to the
written commitment of States Govt. to support the
AEZ. It was also decided that the Tea Board would act
as the Nodal Agency for this AEZ.
 The AEZ has been notified by DGFT on 2nd August,
2005.
 Confirmation of the State Govt. to MoU for signing is
still awaited.
 Further details are being worked out.
57.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR CORIANDER IN RAJASTHAN
 This AEZ entails an investment of Rs. 12.63 crores out
of which Rs. 2.93 crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 3.07 crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs. 6.62 crores.
 It is expected that during the first five years there
would be an export of around Rs. 55.20 crores of
coriander from this zone.
 More than 2000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
PRESENT STATUS
 The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th Sept. 2004, subject to formal
concurrence of the Spice Board.
 The MOU has been signed with the State Government
on 21st Feb. 2005.
 Notification of AEZ by DGFT on 2nd Aug. 2005.
 13 training programmes were organized in Coriander
AEZ. 700 farmers were trained during 8 training
programmes organized under NHM.
Training
Programme were also organized for traders and
exporters through SISI, Govt. of India, DMI, NABARD,
Banks, etc. on export documentation and procedures,
infrastructure development etc.
 14 processing units established in the zone. 51 units
are under construction. In addition, 27 new proposals
have been received from traders for cleaning, grading
units costing about Rs. 25.00 crores.
 To facilitate exports, two phyto sanitary laboratories
have been set up at Kota and Jodhpur at a total cost of
Rs. 105.80 lacs.
One agri information center
established at Kota under NHM.
 Two disease forecasting units have also been set up in
the zone at a cost of Rs. 8.00 lakhs.
 Large no. of farmers are being motivated to produce
exportable quality of Coriander under the Department
of Agriculture Campaign “Krishi Yojana Apke Dwar”.
 “One Cert” agency appointed for organic certification.
 The Agriculture University (MAPUT, Udaipur) is
screening a local variety of Coriander found suitable
for export.
 79 kms road developed in the AEZs for Coriander and
Cumin.
 The total exports are Rs. 23.40 crores.
 The investment of Rs. 44.53 crores has been made
in the AEZ.
58.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR CUMIN IN RAJASTHAN
 This AEZ entails an investment of Rs. 28.37 crores out
of which Rs. 5.97 crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 4.72 crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs. 17.60 crores.
 It is expected that during the first five years there
would be an export of around Rs. 161.50 crores of
cumin from this zone.
 More than 2000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
PRESENT STATUS
 The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th Sept. 2004, subject to formal
concurrence of the Spice Board.
 The MOU has been signed with the State Government
on 21st Feb. 2005.
 Notification of AEZ by DGFT on 2nd Aug. 2005.
 550 farmers were trained in 8 training programmes
organized under NHM.
 Varmi compost units established by Directorate of
Horticulture under assistance from NHM and Spices
Board.
 One Disease
Jodhpur.
forecasting
station
established
at
 One phyto sanitary certification laboratory established
at Jodhpur.
 Three processing units established in the zone. 17
units are under construction in the AEZ.
 Large no. of farmers are being motivated to produce
exportable quality of Cumin under the Department of
Agriculture Campaign “Krishi Yojna Apke Dwar”.
 10 Traders and exporters participated in “Agro Tech.
2006” organized by CII at Chandigarh and
Ahmedabad.
One trader was also motivated to
participate in an Overseas Trade Fair (Singapore).
 Development of disease resistant high volatile oil
content exportable variety of cumin through SKN
college of Agriculture, Jobner.
 The total exports are Rs. 26.54 crores.
 The investment is Rs. 27.33 crores.
59. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MEDICINAL PLANTS IN
KERALA
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 26.24 Crores
out of which Rs. 9.88 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 7.85 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs. 8.51 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 157.00 Crores of Medicinal Plants from
this zone.
More than 3000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 14th January, 2005. The MOU has been signed on
1st January, 2005.
Further details are being worked out.
Current status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:
 500 farmers have been trained. 900 more farmers will be
trained in 2 years.
 Steps are being taken to select the farmers and conduct the
training through RATTCs.
5 trainings conducted in
Palakkad, 3 trainings in Wayanad district, 1 in Kollam district
and one training held in Idukki district.
 One processing unit having common facility center including
value addition have already been prepared by Oushadhi and
forwarded to NMPB for sanction.
 1 R&D project submitted by AMPRS, Odakkali (KAU) on
Phonology and adaptability analysis of selected, endangered
medicinal trees of Kerala forwarded to the State Medicinal
Plant Board for onward transmission to NMPB.
 2 project proposals for setting up quality testing labs by
AMPRS, Odakkali (KAU) and Kerala Forest Research
Institute, Peechi forwarded to State Medicinal Plant Board
for onward transmission to NMPB.
60.
AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR CHILLI IN ANDHRA PRADESH
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This AEZ entails an investment of around Rs. 23.68 Crores
out of which Rs. 5.10 Crores will flow from various Central
Government Agencies and Rs. 3.86 Crores from State
Government Agencies. Private sector is likely to invest
around Rs. 14.72 Crores.
It is expected that during the first 5 years there would be an
export of around Rs. 93.75 Crores of Chilli from this zone.
More than 3000 farmers are likely to get benefited as a
consequence of setting up of this zone.
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Present Status
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The Agri Export Zone was sanctioned by the Steering
Committee on 24th September, 2004. Notification has been
issued on 14th January, 2005. The MOU has been signed on
29th December, 2004. The activities are being initiated.
A sensitization meeting was conducted for all stakeholders in
the month of March, 2005.
Exporters from payment of market fee / cess on fruits and
vegetables procured within and brought into the state for
export purposes by exporters and processors and exporting
concerns.
The total exports are Rs. 51.00 crores.
The total investment of Rs. 20.32 crores has been
achieved.