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CURRENT STATUS

STATEMENT OF ACTUAL INVESTMENT AND EXPORTS FROM SANCTIONED 60 AGRI EXPORT

ZONES

(MARCH 2008) S

NoState AEZ

ProjectState and Districts

Actual Exports

Actual Investments

(Rs. Cr.) (Rs. Cr.)1 West

BengalPineapple West Bengal

(Darjeeling, Uttar Dinajpur, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri

0.20 78.69

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

3.30 0.93

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

3.72 0.15

Mango W. Bengal (Malda and Murshidabad)

74.00 3.58

Vegetables W Bengal (Nadia, Murshidabad) and North 24 Parganas

4.43 0.12

Darjeeling Tea

West Bengal (Darjeeling)

0.00 0.00

Sub total 85.65 83.472 Karnataka Gherkins Karnataka

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

1237.05 87.34

Rose Onion Karnataka (Bangalore Urban

276.00 0.13

Bangalore (Rural), Kolar

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

31.74 3.57

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

0.00 0.00

Sub total 1544.79 91.043 Uttranchal Lychee Uttranchal

(Udhamsingh Nagar, Nainital and Dehradun)

2.45 3.72

Flowers Uttranchal (Districts of Dehradun, Pantnagar)

0.04 10.19

Basmati rice Uttranchal (Districts of Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Dehradun and Haridwar)

0.00 0.39

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants

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

1.00 0.00

Sub total 3.49 14.304 Punjab Vegetables Punjab (Fatehgarh

Sahib, Patiala, Sangrur, Ropar and Ludhiana)

0.03 35.75

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

2.80 8.46

JullunderBasmati Rice

Punjab (Districts of Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Nawanshahar)

1521.00 5.27

Sub total 1523.83 49.485 Uttar

PradeshPotatoes Uttar Pradesh

(Agra, Hathras, Farrukhabad, Kannoj, Meerut, Aligarh and Bagpat)

7.00 0.97

Mangoes and Vegetables

Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Unnao, Hardoi, Sitapur and Barabanki)

0.47 20.89

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

12.49 16.99

Basmati Rice

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

0.00 0.47

Sub total 19.96 39.326 Maharash

traGrape and grapewine

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

384.67 110.17

Mango (Alphonso)

Maharashtra (Districts of

123.00 36.86

Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Raigarh and Thane)

Kesar Mango

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

12.17 3.43

Flowers Maharashtra (Pune, Nasik, Kolhapur and Sangli)

35.50 168.00

Onions Maharashtra (Districts of Nasik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara, Jalgaon and Solapur)

588.00 38.33

Pomegranate Districts of Solapur, Sangli, Ahmednagar, Pune, Nasik, Osmanabad & Latur

20.24 1.53

Banana Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Buldhana, Parbhani, Hindoli, Nanded and Wardha

0.04 6.99

Oranges Nagpur and Amraoti

2.72 0.01

Sub total 1166.34 365.327 Andhra

Pradesh Mango Pulp &Fresh Veg.

Andhra Pradesh (Chittoor District)

2736.03 91.40

Mango and Grapes

Andhra Pradesh (Districts of Ranga Reddy, Medak and Parts of Mahaboobngar Districts)

18.29 57.21

Mango Andhra Pradesh (Krishna District)

2.75 17.90

Gherkins Andhra Pradesh (Districts of

44.52 20.05

Mahboobnagar, Rangareddy, Medak, Karimnagar, Warangal, Ananthapur and Nalgonda)

Chilli Guntur 51.00 20.32Sub total 2852.59 206.88

8 Jammu & Kashmir

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

124.72 6.71

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

552.21 14.14

Sub total 676.93 20.859 Tripura Organic

pineappleTripura (Kumarghat, Manu, Melaghar, Matabari and Kakraban Blocks

0.00 7.62

Sub total 0.00 7.6210 Madhya

PradeshPotatoesOnionGarlic

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

15.99 42.64

Seed Spices Madhya Pradesh (Districts of Guna, Mandsaur, Ujjain, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur and

38.43 4.55

Neemuch)Wheat (Duram)

Madhya Pradesh(Three distinct and contiguous zones :-Ujjain Zone comprising of Neemach, Ratlam, Mandsaur and UjjainIndore Zone comprising of Indore, Dhar, Shajapur and DewasBhopal Division, comprising of Sehore, Vidisha, Raisen, Hoshangabad, Harda, Narsinghpur and Bhopal

21.00 4.71

Lentil and Grams

Shivpuri, Guna, Vidisha, Raisen, Narsinghpura, Chhindwara

0.00 0.00

Oranges Chhindwara.Hoshangabad. Betul

0.00 8.90

Sub total 75.42 60.8011 Tamil

NaduFlower Tamil Nadu

(Dharmapuri)39.40 22.47

Flowers Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri District)

44.56 5.50

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

0.00 0.81

Cashewnut Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Sivaganga

18.33 0.00

Sub total 102.29 28.7812 Bihar Lychee,

Vegetables Bihar (Muzaffarpur,

5.87 20.10

& Honey Samastipur, Hajipur, Vaishali, East and West Champaran, Bhagalpur, Begulsarai, Khagaria, Sitamarhi, Saran and Gopalganj)Sub total 5.87 20.10

13 Gujarat Mango and Vegetables

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

1.65 16.66

Value Added Onion

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

300.49 13.67

Sesame Seeds

Amerali, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar

0.00 0.00

Sub total 302.14 30.3114 Sikkim Flowers

(Orchids) and Cherry Pepper

Sikkim (East Sikkim)

0.00 1.15

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

0.00 0.00

Sub total 0.00 1.1515 Himachal

Pradesh Apples Himachal Pradesh

(Shimla, Sirmour, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Kinnaur)

0.00 0.00

Sub total 0.00 0.0016 Orissa Ginger and

Turmeric Orissa (Kandhamal District)

1.76 0.00

Sub total 1.76 0.0017 Jharkhand Vegetables Jharkhand (Ranchi, 0.00 0.00

Hazaribagh and Lohardaga)Sub total 0.00 0.00

18 Kerala Horticulture Products

Kerala (Districts of Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayaam, Alappuzha, Pathanumthitta, Kollam, Thiruvanthapuram, Idukki and Palakkod)

2277.79 3.10

Medicinal Plant

Wayanad, Mallapuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kollam, Pathanamittha, Thiruvananthapuram

0.00 0.00

Sub total 2277.79 3.1019 Assam Fresh &

Processed Ginger

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

2.17 3.15

Sub total 2.17 3.1520 Rajasthan Coriander Kota, Bundi,

Baran, Jhalawar & Chittoor

23.40 44.53

Cumin Nagaur, Barmer, Jalore, Pali and Jodhpur

26.54 27.33

Sub total 49.94 71.86TOTAL 10690.96 1097.53

ACTUAL EXPORTS Rs. 10690.96 CroresACTUAL INVESTMENTS 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 :

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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 10 th 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.

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 2002 2003 2004 2005Qty. in MTs 9.25 73.00 164.20 34.00FoB Value(in Rs. Lakhs)

5.55 43.80 98.52 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.

The total exports are 2.45 crores.


3. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR GHERKINS IN KARNATAKA

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:

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

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.3/14/96-EOU: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

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.


A total investment of Rs. 87.74 Crores has been made in the AEZ.

4. AGRI EXPORT ZONES FOR MANGOES AND VEGETABLES IN UTTAR PRADESH (LUCKNOW)

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.

Present Status:

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.

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. 25% Subsidy are being provided on 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. 582/18-4-2007-12 (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.

5. AGRI EXPORT ZONES FOR POTATOES IN UTTAR PRADESH

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:

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 pre-harvest 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.

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.

Exports worth Rs.7 Crores were affected from this

zone since declaration.

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.



7. 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

55 progressive farmers growing potatoes in 8000 Acres of land have attained EurepGap certificate



8. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FLOWERS (TANFLORA) IN TAMIL NADU

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.

Present Status:

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.

Total exports are Rs. 39.40 crores. Cut flowers have been exported to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, UK, Germany and Australia.

The investment level of Rs. 22.47 crores has been achieved.

Status of the project as on 15/03/2006 is as under:

1. 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.

2. All the 25 growers have been allotted area of 2 hectares each (total 50 hectares) and poly-houses are under construction.

3. 70 new rose varieties of Olij Rozen, Holland, have been planted and some more new varieties are arriving.

4. 7.5 km length of internal roads & 20 km length of storm water drains and CD works have been completed. 20 bore-wells 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.

5. 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.

6. 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).

7. 71 lakh liters storage capacity steel water tanks have been imported from Holland.

8. 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.

9. 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.

9. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR GRAPE AND GRAPE WINE IN MAHARASHTRA

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:

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 2003-2004 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

Vinchur in Nasik. Total 120 plots have already been 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.


The total investment of Rs. 110.17 crores has been achieved so far.

10. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGOES IN UTTAR PRADESH (SAHARANPUR)

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.

Present Status:

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.

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 are being provided on 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.


The total investment of Rs. 16.99 crores has been achieved (which includes 4 crores for food park).

11. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGO PULP AND VEGETABLES IN ANDHRA PRADESH

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.

Present Status:

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Present Status:

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)

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.

Present Status:

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.

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 co-operative societies of mango growers named “MAHAMANGO” in the year 1991 for increase the export of

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

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.

Present Status:

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.

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 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)

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

The Investment in flow into the zone as on date stands at Rs 6.71 Crores.

15. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ONION, GARLIC, AND POTATO IN MADHYA PRADESH

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.

Present Status:

MOU for setting up of this zone was signed on 11 th 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.

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

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.

Present Status:

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.

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.

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/batchPre-cooling – 5 MTs/batchCold Storage- 100 MTsRipening Chamber- 20 MTsHandling 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

supply of export worthy material to the exporters or export the material at their own.


The total exports are Rs. 12.17 crores.

The total investment so far is Rs 3.43 crores.

17. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FLORICULTURE IN MAHARASHTRA

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.

Present Status:

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

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.

Present Status:

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.

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 2006-07 . 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

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Present Status:

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).

The exports have reached a level of Rs 5.87 Crs.

The investment in the zone has reached a level of Rs 20.10 Crs.


Export Performance of Litchis (fresh & processed):

Year 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Qty. in MTs 152 388 624 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

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.

Present Status:

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

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 .


A record of 100% growth in exports for the last couple of years. First EUREPGAP Certified Grape Growers in India.

Exports worth Rs.18.29 crores has been made so far.

The investment in the zone has reached a level of Rs 57.21 Crs.

22. AGRI EXPORT ZONES FOR MANGOES AND VEGETABLES IN GUJARAT

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 EXPORT ZONE FOR POTATOES IN WEST BENGAL

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 potato-chips at Sankraial, Howrah, with projected investment of around 8956.00 lakh.

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

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.

Ascon Agro Products Exporters & Builders is setting up a unit to produce porato falkes at Hooghly. Investment involved is Rs. 3862.53 lakh.

Gee Pee Foods (P) Ltd. is setting up a unit producing potato chips at Hooghly with an investment of Rs. 844.80 lakh

Green Field Nutritious (P) Ltd is setting up a unit for producing potato flakes at Hooghly with an investment of Rs. 759.57 lakh

Sinha Food Products (P) Ltd. has invested Rs. 88.85 lakh to set up a potato chips manufacturing unit at Howrah.

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.

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 2002-2003. 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.

24. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FLOWERS IN UTTRANCHAL

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.

Present Status

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.

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

Various Business Opportunities were identified.

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.

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

Work of project conceptualization, project development and tendering etc. is under progress.

Progress on infrastructure development

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.

Work for establishment of “Infrastructure Centre for promotion of export oriented floriculture Units” at Chafi in Nainital district speedily carried out.

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.

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:

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.


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.

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.

25. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR FLORICULTURE (ORCHIDS) & CHERRY PEPPER IN SIKKIM

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 un-employed youth as well.

Present Status:

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.

So far no exports from this Zone An investment of Rs 1.15 Crs has been reached.


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

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.

Present Status

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

This project 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 ZONE FOR FLORICULTURE IN KARNATAKA

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

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.

The exports of flowers from Bangalore are at Rs. 31.74 crores.

The investment in the zone is Rs 3.57 Cr for setting up of the Flower Auction Centre.


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

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.

ii) APEDA has released the entire grant of Rs. 3.57 crores to the project.

iii) 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.

iv) 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

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

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

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.

Present Status

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 28 th

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.

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

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.

Present Status

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 13-9-2003. 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.

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 lakhs2004-05 – 4.00 lakhs2005.06 – 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

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

The MoU for setting up of this Zone was signed on 27 th

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.

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.


Department of Horticulture has issued phyto sanitary certificate for exporting of fruits during the year 2007.

S.No. Month Qty. (MT) 1. March’07 320 (Fruits) 2. April’07 648 (Fruits)

The A.P. Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited has submitted the original and revised project

proposals 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.

Exports worth Rs. 2.75 crore has been made so far.

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

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.

Present Status

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.

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/-

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.


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

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

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.


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 ZONE FOR BASMATI RICE IN UTTARANCHAL

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.


Present Status

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.

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

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%.

The investment in the zone has so far been Rs 39.42 lakhs

36. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MANGO IN WEST BENGAL

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

The MoU for setting up of this Zone has been signed on 16 th

December, 2002 and Agri Export Zone has already been notified by DGFT on 15th January, 2003.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

M/s. Phoenix Multipurpose Cold Storage (P) Ltd. at Malda have set up their cold storage at investment of Rs. 523.00 lakhs.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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:

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

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.

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.

Six multipurpose cold storages are in operation in the zone.

M/s Keventor Biotech Pvt. Ltd. has set up a unit near Barasat, North 24-Parganas. Estimated investment. is Rs. 76 lakhs.

M/s Elque & Co. has also set up their unit at North 24-Parganas with investment of Rs. 7 crores.

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.

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

Haringhata Shambhunath Multipurpose Cold Storage (P) Ltd at Surendranagar, Naida. Investment of Rs. 361.22 lakh

M/s Shibsankar Multipurpose Cold Storage at Bethuadahari, Nadia is being set up with investment of Rs. 24.49 lakh

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

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.


Present Status

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 InstituteDepartment 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:-

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) Civil Worksb) Pre-Fabricated Structurec) Processing Equipmentsd) For the construction of Pack Housee) Dehydration Unitf) 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

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

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 ZONE FOR VEGETABLES IN JHARKHAND

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

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

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

The MoU for setting up of this Zone was signed on 16 th

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.


SG decision on Fiscal benefits (e.g. Cess on Marketing / ST on Inputs )

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

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:

MoU has been signed by State Government on 05th

March, 2003. Farmers trained and inducted under Agri Export Zone

project –

Banana - 2319Pineapple - 232Vegetables - 2760

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.

Advertisement matter, inviting entrepreneurs, given in leading dailies. 36 entrepreneurs expressed their willingness to participate in taking up various project components.

Four institutions identified- Kerala Agricultural University, Pineapple Research Station, Banana Research Station, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute. Draft MoU sent to KAU.

IPM technologies for Banana, Pineapple and Vegetables developed by the Kerala Agricultural University has been advocated to the project farmers for adoption.

The consultant has been requested to prepare DPR for three pack houses. VFPCK is also proposing a pack house for marketing their farmer produce.

Procurement of equipments and chemicals for the Soil-Water-Leaf analysis lab is nearing completion.

A proposal for Farm Road in Idukki district utilizing RIDF funds has been submitted to the government. Further orders awaited

Orders issued by the states Govt. for exempting tax for inputs.

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.


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

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

MOU signed on 4th April 2003. Farmers identified . A Farmers’ Society is being formed 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.

Assam Agricultural University has prepared a proposal for

identification of exportable varieties with export potential

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

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

The MoU for setting up of this Zone has been signed on 11 th

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.

Investment of Rs 0.47 Crs has been achieved so far.

45. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS IN UTTARANCHAL

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:

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.


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 market-driven 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.

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

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

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 .

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.


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 ZONE FOR POMEGRANATE IN MAHARASHTRA

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

MSAMB has set up partnership organization of the co-operative 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.

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.


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


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.


Present Status

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 under-

Precooling - 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

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.


Present Status

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 under-

Precooling - 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


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.


Present Status


The MOU has been signed with the State Govt. on 27 th May, 2006.

So far no investment has been achieved and there are no exports yet from this Zone

52. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR ORANGES AND VEGETABLES IN MADHYA PRADESH


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.


Present Status


The MOU has been signed with the State Govt. on 27 th 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.

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 ZONE FOR CASHEWNUTS IN TAMILNADU


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.


Present Status:


The MOU for setting up this Zone was signed with the State Government on 12th April, 2005.

The total export is Rs. 18.33 crores. So far no investment has been achieved


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


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.

Present Status

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.

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.

Further details are being worked out.

55. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR VANILLA IN KARNATAKA


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.

Present Status

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.


56. AGRI EXPORT ZONE FOR TEA IN DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL


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.


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.


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.


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.


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 forecasting station established at Jodhpur.

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


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.


Present Status

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.



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


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.


Present Status

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.

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