Question

Which of the following is true about Agriculture export zones in India?

a) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) establishes such zones.

b) There are 60 such zones spread across 20 states.

1. b only
2. Both a and b
3. a only
4. Neither a and b

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Both a and b

The correct answer is Both a and b.

• The concept of Agri Export Zone (AEZ) was introduced in 2001, through EXIM Policy 1997-2001, to take a comprehensive look at a particular produce/product located in a contiguous area for the purpose of developing and sourcing the raw materials, their processing/packaging, leading to final exports.
• The concept hinged primarily on convergence of existing Central and State Government schemes to take care of financial interventions required at various stages of the value chain. 
  • Partnership among various stakeholders viz. Central Government, State Government, farmer, processor, exporter etc.; and focus on targeted products and areas to identify required policy interventions.
• Notified Agri Export Zones :
  • In all 60 Agri Export Zones (AEZ) were notified by the Government till 2004-05. No new AEZs have been set up after 2004.
• Agri export zones in Maharashtra :

Agri product	District
Grape and Grape wine	Nashik, Sangali, Pune, Satara, Ahmednagar, and Solapur.
Mango (Alphonso)	Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Raigadh, and Thane.
Kesar mango	Aurangabad, Beed, Jalna, Ahmednagar, and Latur.
Flowers	Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, and Sangali.
Onions	Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara, Jalgaon, and Solapur.
Pomegranate	Solapur, Sangli, Ahmednagar, Pune, Nashik, Latur, and Osmanabad.
Banana	Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Buldhana, Wardha, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Nanded.
Oranges	Nagpur and Amravati