Public Notice No. 73 (RE-01)/1997-2002, dated 8th March 2002, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announces the addition of new Agri Export Zones under the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002. These zones are established in various states to promote the export of specific agricultural products. The new zones include locations in Andhra Pradesh for mango pulp and fresh vegetables, Tripura for pineapple, Maharashtra for mangoes, Jammu & Kashmir for apples, Madhya Pradesh for potatoes, onions, and garlic, Punjab for various vegetables, and Uttar Pradesh for mangoes and potatoes. Each zone covers designated districts and blocks, with the aim to boost agricultural exports and facilitate better market access for the listed products. This amendment is part of the government’s effort to enhance agricultural trade and expand the reach of Indian produce in global markets.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 73 (RE-01)/ 1997-2002
NEW DELHI, the 8th March ,2002
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary, Part-II Section 3, Sub section (ii) vide S.O. No.283(E) dated 31.03.1997, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in Handbook (Vol 1).(RE-01), 1997-2002.
1) The following are notified as Agri Export Zones and added in the table at Appendix 59 pertaining to “Agri Export Zone”. These zones shall cover the districts, blocks., mandals specified in the table below.
| Sr. No | Product | State | Districts covered |
| 6 | Mango Pulp & Fresh Vegetables | Andhra Pradesh | Chitoor (Kuppam Food Park, GD Nellore, Tavanampalle, Bangarupalem, Irala, Pakala, Palamaner, Pootalapatlu, Punganur, Rama Kuppam, Shantipuram, V-Kota, Gudipalle Mandals) |
| 7 | Pineapple | Tripura | Kumarghat, Manu, Melaghar, Matabari and Kakraban Blocks |
| 8 | Mangoes | Maharashtra | Rantagiri, Sindhudurg, Raigarh and Thane |
| 9 | Apples | Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar, Baramula, Anantnag, Kupwara, Kathua and Pulwama |
| 10 | Potatoes, Onion and Garlic | Madhya Pradesh | Malwa, Ujjain, Indore, Dewas, Dhar, Shajapur, Ratlam, Neemuch and Mandsaur |
| 11 | Cabbage, Broccoli, Okra, Peas, Carrot, Baby Corn, Green Chillies, Green Beans, Tomato | Punjab | Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Sangrur, Ludhiana and Ropar |
| 12 | Potatoes | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Hathras, Farrukhabad, Kannoj, Meerut , Baghpat and Aligarh. |
| 13 | Mangoes | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Unnao, Hardoi, Sitapur and Barabanki |
| 14 | Mangoes | Uttar Pradesh | Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnaur, Meerut, Baghpat and Bulandshahr |
| 15 | Potatoes | Punjab | Singhpura, Zirakpur Distt. Patiala and satellite centres at Rampura Phul, Muktsar, Ludhiana, Jullundur |
This issues in public interest.
(N.L.Lakhanpal)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Copy to all concerned,
By orders etc.
(Bipin Menon)
Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade
(File No: 01/94/180/439/AM02/PCIV)
