Lok Sabha Question No. 1331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Export of AYUSH Products
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE, (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1331 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22ND DECEMBER, 2017

## EXPORT OF AYUSH PROD UCTS

## 1331. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will  the  Minister  of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI,  SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  organised  the  first  International  Exhibition  and  Conferen AYU SH and Wellness Sector - AROGYA 2017, if so, the details and main theme thereof;
- (b) whether the said conference showcased the strengths and scientific validation of Indian S Medicine in global context, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the export of AYUSH products is on the rise, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  specific  mechanism  to  give  boost  to  AYUSH  products  i international market and if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY

## ANSWER (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) & (b) : Yes. Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Federation of Indian Chambers of

Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Pharmexcil organized the  International AROGYA 2017 -First Edition of International Exhibition and Conference on AYUSH and Wellness with the th 'Enhancing  the  export  potential  of  AYUSH'.  The  event  was  attended  by  International  Ayurveda Experts/ Academicians/ Scientists/ Regulators/ Manufact urers. During the International Conference and Regulators Meet important topics relating to  Standardization and Quality Control in A Sector, Enhancing the export potential of AYUSH and Business opportunities, Integrative Healt etc. were  extensi vely deliberated to understand the International perspective. International ARO with the participation of AYUSH manufacturers showcased the strength of the AYUSH systems o medicine.

(c) & (d) : Yes. A statement indicating the details of AYUSH and H erb l products (value added extracts of medicinal herbs exported during last three years 2014 - 15, 2015 - 16, 2016 - 2017 and 2017 -18  (    provisional,  up  to  Sept.2017)  is  annexed.  The  Ministry  of  AYUSH  offers  incentives AYUSH industry under its Central Se ctor Scheme for International Cooperation (i) to get market authorization/  registration  for  their  product(s)  at  regulatory  bodies  of  different  countr USFDA/EMEA/UK - MHRA/  NHPD/  TGA  etc.  to  enhance  their  exports  (ii)  for  participation  in internati onal exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc. to create awareness about the efficac products.

In addition to the above, for facilitating exports, Ministry of AYUSH encourages foll certifications of AYUSH products as per details below : -

(i) Voluntary Quality Certification of Pharmaceutical Products (CoPP) under ITS Guideli

(ii)  Quality  Certifications  Scheme  implemented  by  the  Quality  Council  of  India  (QCI) grant of AYUSH Premium mark to Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani products on the basis of third party evaluation of quality in accordance with the status of compliance to inte standards.

Besides, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry provides support fo enhancing export of traditional medicines throu gh Pharmexcil by giving opportunity to small and medium scale companies for facilitating business meetings and also providing a global platf showcase  their  products.  Pharmexcil  organises  Buyer - Sellers  and  Reverse  Buyer - Sellers  Meets focused on AYUSH and AYUSH related  products.

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## ANNEXURE

## Total Value of the AYUSH & Herbal Products for last 3 Financial Year and Current Year (upto September, 2017)

## VOLUES IN MILLION  US $

|                           | 2014-15   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2015-16   | 2016-17   | 2016-17   | 2017-18(UPTO SEP 2017)   | 2017-18(UPTO SEP 2017)   |
|---------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| COMMODITY                 | QTY(KGS)  | VALUES    | QTY(KGS)  | VALUES    | QTY(KGS)  | VALUES    | QTY(KGS)                 | VALUES                   |
| AYUSH AND HERBAL PRODUCTS | 92059212  | 354.68    | 95883497  | 364.00    | 83357976  | 401.68    | 42270028                 | 208.90                   |

Note:2017-18 figures are provisional.