Kerala tops in agri exports and investment: Study
Updated: Jul 28, 2015 01:10:54pm
New Delhi, July 28 (KNN) Kerala is ranked on top among other states with a ratio of about 735 in terms of actual exports and actual investments through agri export zones (AEZs), according to a study.
“With an export value worth about Rs 2,278 crore, Kerala has acquired third top share of six per cent in total net exports value of worth over Rs 38,300 crore terms of states’ actual exports through AEZs,” highlighted a study titled ‘Agri Exports: Issues & concerns,’ conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
Kerala is followed by Rajasthan (59.5), Jammu and Kashmir (32), Punjab (21) and Karnataka (17) in this regard.
While Rajasthan has ranked on top with lion’s share of 72 per cent amounting to an export value worth over Rs 27,600 crore followed by Andhra Pradesh (eight per cent), Kerala (six per cent), Karnataka and Punjab (four per cent each), noted the study.
With a value of about Rs 465 crore, Rajasthan has topped with maximum share of 31 per cent in terms of actual investments through AEZs followed by Maharashtra (Rs 374 crore), Andhra Pradesh (Rs 207 crore), Karnataka (Rs 91 crore) and West Bengal (Rs 83 crore).
The study projected that India’s overall agricultural exports are expected to cross USD 300 billion marked by 2023 as factors like policy stabilisation, institutional support, awareness about safety norms, implementation of strict regulations and infrastructure development will catapult the country into a major player in global agricultural market.
It also pointed out that agricultural trade in India is currently challenged by a host of factors inefficient economics of scale, high level of intermediation, wastages, inadequate and inappropriate storage, procurement and distribution infrastructure, poor food safety norms adherence as well as lack of consistency in supply and quality, cost competitiveness due to statutory changes and research for processable grades and trade barriers.
Secretary General of ASSOCHAM, DS Rawat said there is a need to have long term sustainable policy which attracts more investments in agriculture sector and increases private partnerships in rural and remote areas of the country.
The industry chamber also recommended some points for reviving AEZs and boosting agri-food export. Some of points are - bringing in private players for developing existing AEZs on a public private partnership (PPP) model by the government; creating awareness amid state governments field establishments that would generate public awareness about AEZs by organising awareness camps on a regular basis and adopting use of information and communications technology (ICT) and integration of government's various schemes like Mega Food Parks and Cold Storage schemes with AEZs.
It also said that establishment of dedicated central monitoring authority with branches across states to overlook co-ordination to deal with issues regarding lack of monitoring system in AEZs. (KNN Bureau)
“With an export value worth about Rs 2,278 crore, Kerala has acquired third top share of six per cent in total net exports value of worth over Rs 38,300 crore terms of states’ actual exports through AEZs,” highlighted a study titled ‘Agri Exports: Issues & concerns,’ conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
Kerala is followed by Rajasthan (59.5), Jammu and Kashmir (32), Punjab (21) and Karnataka (17) in this regard.
While Rajasthan has ranked on top with lion’s share of 72 per cent amounting to an export value worth over Rs 27,600 crore followed by Andhra Pradesh (eight per cent), Kerala (six per cent), Karnataka and Punjab (four per cent each), noted the study.
With a value of about Rs 465 crore, Rajasthan has topped with maximum share of 31 per cent in terms of actual investments through AEZs followed by Maharashtra (Rs 374 crore), Andhra Pradesh (Rs 207 crore), Karnataka (Rs 91 crore) and West Bengal (Rs 83 crore).
The study projected that India’s overall agricultural exports are expected to cross USD 300 billion marked by 2023 as factors like policy stabilisation, institutional support, awareness about safety norms, implementation of strict regulations and infrastructure development will catapult the country into a major player in global agricultural market.
It also pointed out that agricultural trade in India is currently challenged by a host of factors inefficient economics of scale, high level of intermediation, wastages, inadequate and inappropriate storage, procurement and distribution infrastructure, poor food safety norms adherence as well as lack of consistency in supply and quality, cost competitiveness due to statutory changes and research for processable grades and trade barriers.
Secretary General of ASSOCHAM, DS Rawat said there is a need to have long term sustainable policy which attracts more investments in agriculture sector and increases private partnerships in rural and remote areas of the country.
The industry chamber also recommended some points for reviving AEZs and boosting agri-food export. Some of points are - bringing in private players for developing existing AEZs on a public private partnership (PPP) model by the government; creating awareness amid state governments field establishments that would generate public awareness about AEZs by organising awareness camps on a regular basis and adopting use of information and communications technology (ICT) and integration of government's various schemes like Mega Food Parks and Cold Storage schemes with AEZs.
It also said that establishment of dedicated central monitoring authority with branches across states to overlook co-ordination to deal with issues regarding lack of monitoring system in AEZs. (KNN Bureau)
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