Lok Sabha Question No. 3896 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-12
Subject: Export Potential and Support Measures for Nashik under Districts as Export Hubs
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3896 ANSWERED ON 12/08/2025

## Export Potential and Support Measures for Nashik under Districts as Export Hubs

## 3896.   SHRI RAJABHAU PARAG PRAKASH WAJE:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  identified  export  potential  and  key  products  under  the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative for all districts in the country, including Nashik district in Maharashtra;

(b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  products,  services  and  sectors  identified  for Nashik,  such  as  grapes,  onions,  processed  food  and  engineering  goods  including  the  support measures taken to enhance export competitiveness;

(c) whether  any  district-level  export  promotion  committees  or  training  programmes  for MSMEs and farmer producer organisations have been implemented under the 'Vocal for Local' vision, specifically benefiting exporters and producers in Nashik; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the financial incentives, infrastructure upgradation or market linkages planned to further boost Nashik's contribution to India's overall export basket under the DEH framework?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) & (b) The  government  has  taken  measures  to  identify  export  potential  and  promote exports from the districts under the Districts  as  Export Hubs  Initiative.  It  includes  identifying products and services with export potential in all districts of the country, in consultation with all

stakeholders,  including  states/UTs.  An  institutional  mechanism  has  been  established  in  all States/UTs, including Maharashtra, by forming the State Export Promotion Committee (SEPC) and the District Export Promotion Committee (DEPC) at the District level. Under the initiative, District  Export  Action  Plans  have  been  prepared  for  590  districts,  including  that  of  Nashik, detailing  existing  bottlenecks  in  the  supply  chain  and  identifying  possible  interventions  to mitigate existing gaps. The DEAPs include details about the export potential and key products identified for that district under the DEH initiative.

The  products  identified  for  Nashik  district  include  Nashik  Grapes,  Paithani  Sarees,  Nashik Valley Wine, Raisin, Lasalgaon Onion, Electronics and Electrical components and Pharmaceuticals. A complete list of state-wise districts and corresponding products/services may be  accessed  www.dgft.gov.in/CP/.  As  part  of  the  DEH  initiative,  outreach  events  are  being organised under the Niryat Bandhu Scheme across various districts nationwide. These outreach programmes aim to facilitate handholding and sensitization support, in addition to onboarding to digital  e-commerce and logistics platforms, thereby equipping exporters and MSMEs with the essential support required to effectively engage in international trade.

(c) & (d) Training programmes were held for the benefit of MSME exporters with focus on 'Unlocking India's Export Potential: Navigate Latest Schemes & Strategy & Promotion of ECOMMERCE under Niryat Bandhu Scheme', held on March 18, 2025. Niryat Bandhu Seminar was organized in Nashik on 18 July 2025 with the theme of Cross-Border Financing Solutions and  Export  Incentives  included  discussions  on  unsecured  post-shipment  finance  for  Indian exporters.

The Export Promotion Mission (EPM), announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, proposes to address  key  bottlenecks  faced  by  Indian  exporters,  especially  MSMEs.  It  aims  to  strengthen access to affordable and inclusive trade finance, addressing non-financial barriers that enhance export  quality  and  compliance  with  global  standards,  as  well  as  provide  logistics  support  and institutional  export  support.  Currently,  the  draft  EFC  note  of  the  EPM  has  been  prepared  and circulated to the relevant Ministries for their comments.

The 'Vocal for Local' initiative is part of Aspirational Blocks Programme of NITI Aayog where the  progress  of  Aspirational  Blocks  on  40  Key  Performance  Indicators  (KPIs)  across  sectors including indicator on 'Vocal for Local' is monitored.

The  One  District  One  Product  (ODOP)  Initiative  of  DPIIT  aims  to  foster  balanced  regional development  across  all  districts  of  the  country.  The  idea  of  ODOP  is  to  select,  brand,  and promote  at  least  One  Product  from  each  District  of  the  country  for  enabling  holistic  growth across  all  regions  encompassing  various  sectors  such  as  textiles,  agriculture,  food  processing,

handicrafts,  and  more.  The  ODOP  Initiative  has  identified  1241  products  from  773  districts across the country.

ODOP GeM Bazaar: The ODOP GeM Bazaar was launched on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) on 29th August 2022 with the aim of promoting nationwide sales and procurement of One District One Product (ODOP) items. Initially starting with over 210 product categories, the platform  has  now  expanded  to  include  more  than  500  categories,  enhancing  the  visibility  and accessibility of ODOP products across the country.

DGFT Export Workshop: ODOP has partnered with DGFT to conduct export sensitization and promotion  workshops,  designed  to  empower  stakeholders  with  essential  insights,  tools,  and strategies  for  navigating  global  trade.  These  workshops  are  a  vital  step  in  preparing  ODOP stakeholders to leverage international markets effectively and drive India's export growth.

ODOP Catalogue: A  digital  ODOP  Gift  Catalogue  has  been  launched,  featuring  over  1,000 products  from  across  India.  Additionally,  a  directory  of  more  than  1500  Pan  India  ODOP suppliers was also released.

Event/ Exhibitions (Domestic/ International): ODOP has been collaborating with Ministry of External  Affairs  and  Indian  Missions  abroad  for  the  promotion  of  ODOP  products  at  global platforms. ODOP has participated in several international events including ODOP promotion and business roundtable conducted in collaboration with EoI, Kazakhstan on 27th February 2025 and The World Expo, Osaka, Sale events such as  Incredible  India fest  in  collaboration  with  CGI, Hong Kong held on 15th -16th March 2025, Vasant Mela hosted by EoI, China held on 22nd March 2025, Maldives Expo from 23rd - 31st May 2025, Indian Summer mela organized by EoI, Russia from 5th - 13th July 2025.

PM Gatishakti - ODOP Experiential Centre: The Experiential Centre at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,  is  a  curated  space  by  DPIIT  designed  to  showcase  ODOP  products  from  across  India. Representing the rich cultural and entrepreneurial diversity of the country, this platform serves to enhance national visibility and market access for artisans and producers.

National ODOP Awards: To recognize and acknowledge the exceptional efforts made by the States/UTs,  Districts,  and  Missions  abroad  in  achieving  economic  development  through  the ODOP approach, the 'One District One Product (ODOP) Awards' has been instituted by DPIIT in 2023.

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