AGRICULTURE EXPORT POLICY, 2018

About:

• Objectives of the Agriculture Export Policy:
  • To double agricultural exports from present USD 30 Billion to USD 60 Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in the next few years.
    
    
  • To diversify export basket, destinations and boost high-value and value-added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
    
    
  • To promote indigenous, organic and non-traditional Agri products exports.
    
    
  • To provide an institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and deal with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
    
    
  • To double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with global value chain.
    
    
  
  
  
• Elements of Agriculture Export Policy:
  • Strategic: This includes Policy measures, Infrastructure and logistics support, Holistic approach to boost exports, Focus on Clusters etc.
    
    
  • Operational: This includes Attracting private investments into production and processing, Establishment of strong quality regimen, Research & Development etc.
    
    
  
  
  
• Implementation Mechanism:
  • Cabinet has also approved the establishment of Monitoring Framework at Centre with Commerce as the nodal Department to oversee the implementation of Policy.
    
    
  • The Framework will have representation from various line Ministries/Departments and representatives of concerned State Governments.