Lok Sabha Question No. 306 (STARRED), answered on 2023-03-22
Subject: Export of Raw Cotton and Jute
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *306 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2023

## EXPORT OF RAW COTTON AND JUTE

## *306. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government proposes to ban the export of raw cotton and jute, if so, the details thereof; (b)  the  details  of  the  export  of  raw  cotton,  yarn,  cotton  fabric,  and  jute  product  during  the  last  three years; (c)  the  steps  taken  by  Government  to  increase  the  yield  of  cotton  to  meet  the  domestic  and  export demand; (d) the details of the policy adopted for modernization and diversification of jute products for the sector
- to become sustainable; and
- (e) whether the Government has provided any assistance to boost the jute industries in West Bengal, if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर ANSWER )

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री पीयूष गोयल

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (e):A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## Statement referred to in reply to the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. *306 to be answered on 22.03.2023 by SMT. SAJDA AHMED regarding 'Export of Raw Cotton and Jute'

(a): There is no such proposal.

(b): The details of the export of raw cotton, yarn, cotton fabric, and jute product during the last three years are at Annexure-I.

(c): Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing cotton development programme under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) in 15 major cotton growing states viz ., Assam, Andhra Pradesh,  Gujarat,  Haryana,  Karnataka,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Odisha,  Punjab,  Rajasthan, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal from 2014-15 with the aim to increase production  and  productivity.  The  assistance  is  being  provided  to  the  farmers  on  various  types  of demonstrations, trials on high density planting system, distribution of plant protection chemicals & bio agents, national & state level trainings. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 15.11 crore as central share has been  allocated to States  during  2022-23.  Besides, States  can  support  cotton  development programme  under  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  -  Remunerative  Approaches  for  Agriculture  and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR).

Further, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur is undertaking intensive research &  development  works  for  developing  improved  varieties  of  cotton  as  well  as  site  specific  agrotechnologies to enhance the productivity of cotton in the country.

(d): Government  of  India  through  National  Jute  Board  has  been  implementing  National  Jute Development  Programme  (NJDP)  -  An  Umbrella  Scheme,  for  development  and promotion  of Jute Sector. The Schemes/Sub-Schemes under NJDP for modernization and diversification of Jute Products in the Jute Sector to become sustainable are at Annexure-II .

(e): In order to boost the jute industry of the country including West Bengal, the Government has enacted  the  Jute  Packaging  Materials  (Compulsory  Use  in  Packaging  Commodities)  Act,  1987 stipulating  certain  commodities  to  be  packed  in  the  jute  material.  During  the  last  five  years,  the Government  has  kept  reservation  of  100%  and  20%  for  food  grains  and  sugar  respectively  for packaging in jute bags. Also, the Central Government and the State Governments procure 70% of the total production of jute goods for packaging of food grains which provides assured demand to the jute industry of the country including West Bengal.

## Details of the export of raw cotton, yarn, cotton fabric, and jute product during last three years

| DESCRIPTION                  | 2019-20   | 2020-21   | 2021-22   |
|------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Cotton Yarn                  | 2,760.51  | 2,790.64  | 5,498.17  |
| Cotton Fabrics, Madeups Etc. | 5,967.75  | 6,024.14  | 8,201.22  |
| Rmg Cotton Incl Accessories  | 8,642.97  | 6,867.50  | 9,040.25  |
| Cotton Raw Incld. Waste      | 1,057.34  | 1,897.21  | 2,816.24  |
| Cotton Total                 | 18,428.58 | 17,579.49 | 25,555.89 |
| Jute, Raw                    | 14.60     | 26.04     | 29.84     |
| Jute Yarn                    | 16.57     | 17 88     | 19.39     |
| Jute Hessian                 | 103.04    | 108.95    | 148.17    |
| Floor Cvrng Of Jute          | 70.29     | 97.25     | 122.11    |
| Other Jute Manufactures      | 152.71    | 147.23    | 217.98    |
| Jute Total                   | 357.20    | 397.35    | 537.49    |

(Values in US$ Million)

Source: DGCI&S

Annexure-II

## Schemes/Sub-Schemes for modernization and diversification of Jute Products under NJDP

##  Scheme for Modernization

- (I)      Capital Subsidy for Acquisition of Plant & Machinery (CSAPM)  for Manufacturing Jute Diversified Products To Facilitate modernization / Upgradation of the existing Jute mills and  MSME  JDP  Units for manufacturing Jute  Diversified  Products. Incentive @ 30% of the cost of machinery facilitating investment of Rs 10,000 lakh in acquisition of new machineries for production of JDPs.

##  Scheme/Sub-Schemes for Diversification

- (II) Jute Resource Cum Production Centre (JRCPC) -To spread jute diversification programme by providing training to new artisans, rural youths  and  WSHGs and  sustained  employment   for production  of  JDPs.
- (III)     Jute   Raw  Material  Bank (JRMB)  To Supply jute raw materials to  Jute  Artisans, MSMEs  JDP  Producing  units,  and  Beneficiaries  of  JRCPCs  to  manufacture  Jute  Diversified Products at Mill Gate Price.
- (IV) Jute Retail Outlets (JRO) -To facilitate existing and new Artisans / Entrepreneurs,  for  promotion & Sale of JDPs  through  Retail  Outlets /  Showroom.
- (V) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) - Jute Mills and MSME JDP units exporting JDPs to be supported for making them cost competitive in the international markets and to help them to fetch export orders for JDPs. JDP manufacturing units are given incentive @ 3% of the export value or 5%  of  jute  raw  material  cost,  whichever  is  lower  subject  to  maximum  of  Rs  12.00  Lakh  per annum.
- (VI) Market Development & Promotion Scheme (MDPS) -To support   the   JDP   units   for   promotion   and   sale   of   JDPs,    in   the   Domestic   market and   to    registered   jute   exporters  to  boost   export  of   jute   goods.  Export  Market  Promotion Assistance is provided @ 50% / 75% / 90% to large  - Mill / MSME-JDP / new exporters, for participation in International events.

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