Minutes of the 187th EXIM Committee meeting for

Minutes of the 187th EXIM Committee meeting for export and import of seeds and
planting materials held under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary (AKS),
DAC, on 30th April, 2014 at 11.30 A.M. in the Committee Room No. 138
“Mahalabonis”, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
The 187th meeting of the EXIM Committee for export and import of seeds and
planting materials was held on 30th April, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Additional
Secretary (AKS), Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India. The list of
participants is at Annexure-I.
Item No.1:
Action Taken Report for the 186th meeting of the EXIM Committee
for export and import of seeds and planting materials held on 31st
March, 2014.
(a) The minutes and recommendation letters in respect of 186th meeting of the EXIM
Committee held on 31st March, 2014 were issued to all concerned on 7th April, 2014.
(b) Follow-up Action:
(i)
Import of banana tissue culture plants from Israel by T/C companies –
Maintenance of sample of planting materials at NRC Banana, Trichy –
clarification – reg.
Director, NRC for Banana, Trichy vide letter No. PS/1-11/2014/3019 dated 2.4.2014
informed that many firms are sending the samples of imported tissue culture banana plants
for its maintenance at NRCB, Trichy but the Institute did not receive any
instruction/endorsement from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for such
activities and also no mention about the cost of maintenance of the germplasm at NRCB.
ADG (Hort.), ICAR informed that all the tissue culture material of Banana belongs to
Grand naine variety and samples of this variety are already in the collection of NRC, Trichy
and hence samples need not be stored.
The Committee desired that the group already constituted under the Chairmanship of
ADG (Seeds), ICAR for fixation of condition/criteria for deposition of seed sample may also
discuss this issue and suggest a mechanism for submission of sample of planting materials
with the ICAR Institutes, including maintenance costs, if needed.
(ii)
Import of total 50 kg Sweet Corn seeds c.v. ADVSW-1 (Hybrid-39) and
ADVSW-2 (Hybrix-53) 25 kg each from Thailand by M/s. Advanta Limited,
3rd Floor, Krishnama House, 8-2-418, Banjara Hills, Road No.7, Hyderabad500 034.
The Committee observed that the firm had deposited seed samples with ICAR for trial
purpose and their request for further bulk import of seed of above two varieties was
considered in the agenda item No.26 ibid.
(iii)
Import of 25000 plants of citrus c.v. Iwasaki, Okitsu Garbi, Fortuna,
Ortanique, Valencia Delta Seedless, Navelina from Spain by M/s. Zopar, G15, Chanmari, Aizawl-796 001, Mizoram.
The Committee observed that the proposal of M/s. Zopar, Mizoram was approved in
177th meeting for import of 25,000 Citrus plants of six varieties namely; Iwasaki, Okitsu
Garbi, Fortuna, Ortanique, Valencia Delta Seedless, Navelina from Spain. The import did not
materialize due to non-availability of the planting material of three varieties of Citrus namely;
Fortuna, Valencia Delta Seedless and Navelina. The firm has now made request for import
of three previously approved varieties (Iwasaki, Okitsu Garbi and Ortanique @ 3500 plants
each) and three new varieties Clemenule (6000 plants), Marisol (5000 plants) and Nadorcott
(3500 plants) from Spain.
The Committee desired that firm may obtain ‘No Objection’ Certificate/
recommendations of National Research Centre for Citrus, Nagpur for import of the three new
varieties namely; Clemenule, Marisol and Nadorcott of Citrus plants for consideration of the
proposal while import of the 3 approved varieties may be allowed.
(iv)
Guidelines to provide seed sample to ICAR for trial purpose.
The representative of PPA mentioned that for quarantine clearance the imported
material should be free from all diseases and pests, whereas, ICAR has mentioned that for
trial purpose untreated seed should be imported by importers.
The Committee, therefore, desired that ICAR in consultation with PPA may develop a
protocol in this regard on priority basis.
(v)
(i) Preparation of status report by PC (Forage Crops), Jhansi with regard to
requirement and availability of berseem seed vis-à-vis total quantity of
berseem seed imported in the country.
The representative of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
informed that JS (APF) has written to the Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry of all the
states with copy to MD, NSC as well as Project Coordinator (Forage Crops), Jhansi to furnish
the relevant information directly to the Project Coordinator (Forage Crops), Jhansi with a
copy to Department of Animal Husbandry for preparation of status report on Berseem seed.
The desired information is awaited and will be made available on its receipt. The Committee
desired that the Department of Animal Husbandry should obtain the information on urgent
basis.
(ii)
Fixation of condition/criteria for deposition of seed sample.
Deputy Commissioner (QC) reported that a Committee has already been constituted
for fixing condition/criteria for deposition of seed sample and its meeting will be convened
shortly. The Committee desired that process be expedited.
(vi)
Import of Tissue Culture Date Palm Plants – DAC permission is not required
as per Plant Quarantine Order, 2003 – reg.
The Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage (PPQ&S) has clarified
that as per para 4.6 of the New Policy on Seed Development, 1988, Clause 3(4) under
Chapter II of the PQ Order, 2003, the recommendation of DAC (EXIM Committee) is
required for import of seeds/planting material of fruit crops.
(vii)
Assessment of requirement and availability of Strawberry planting material
in the country by Horticulture Division of DAC – reg.
The Horticulture Division of DAC submitted a report stating that strawberry is
cultivated over an area of 250 ha. in the country, for which 10 million runners are required
The CITH is currently producing about 1 lakh runners and they are capable of producing 5
lakh runners of above varieties if indented one year in advance.
The Committee desired that the Horticulture Commissioner, DAC may prepare
variety- wise and area-wise information about production and availability of Strawberry
planting material.
Item No.2:
Item No.3:
Proposal for export of 200 MT Jute seeds c.v. JR-507 to Bangladesh
by M/s. Roby Impex, Vill. Dakshin Paschim Ajodhayanar,
P.O.Shirakole, P.S. Usthi, Distt. 24, Parganas, West Bengal Pin 743
513.
Proposal for export of 200 MT Jute seeds c.v. JR-507 to Bangladesh
by M/s. Jimex International, Vill. & P.O. – Uttar Mahadipur, P.S.
English Bazar, Distt. Malda, West Bengal Pin-732216.
Item No.4:
Proposal for export of 700 MT Jute seeds c.v. JRO-524 to Bangladesh
by M/s. Paramount Enterprise, Luskarpur, P.O. Trimohini, District
Dakshin Dinajpur (WB) Pin 733 155.
Item No.5:
Proposal for export of 150 MT Jute Seeds c.v. JRO-524 (Certified) to
Bangladesh by M/s. T.P. Seeds Firm, Prop. Tonmoy Pandey, Vill,.
Neragagipur, P.O. Ghonja, North 24 pgs. (WB).
Item No.6:
Proposal for export of 50 MT Jute Seeds c.v. JRO-524 (Certified) to
Bangladesh by M/s. Pandey Krishi Bhandar, Prop. Suderson Pandey,
Vill,. & P.O. Ghonja, North 24 pgs. (WB).
The EXIM Committee of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation considered the
above proposals (Items No.2 to 6) for export of jute seeds.
Keeping in view the comments
of ICAR and Crop Division, the Committee approved the proposals for export of Jute seeds
by the above said firms (Items No.2 to 6) subject to the condition that the aforesaid firms
shall report to the Seed Division about the actual quantity of seed exported by them.
Item No.7:
Proposal for export of 100 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to
Pakistan by M/s. Hoshiarpurian Di Hatti, Old Subzi Mandi, Amritsar143 001 (Punjab)
Item No.8:
Proposal for export of 50 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red (AFDR) to
Kenya by M/s. Samar Agro Overseas Private Limited, 8 Saurabh
Colony, VMV Road, Amravati (M.S.) 444604.
Item No.9:
Proposal for export of 12 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to East
African Seed Co. Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya by M/s. Safal Seeds & Biotech
Limited, P.O. Box 39, A-2, Old M.I.D.C., Jalna-431 203 (M.S.).
Item No.10: Proposal for export of 10 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to POP
Vriend Seeds B.V., The Netherlands by M/s. Safal Seeds & Biotech
Limited, P.O. Box 39, A-2, Old M.I.D.C., Jalna-431 203 (M.S.).
Item No.11: Proposal for export of 12 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to Bakker
Brothers, The Netherlands by M/s. Safal Seeds & Biotech Limited,
P.O. Box 39, A-2, Old M.I.D.C., Jalna-431 203 (M.S.).
Item No.12: Proposal for export of 10 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to Safari
Seeds Limited, Nairobi (Kenya) by M/s. Safal Seeds & Biotech
Limited, P.O. Box 39, A-2, Old M.I.D.C., Jalna-431 203 (M.S.).
Item No.13: Proposal for export of 14 MT Hybrid Onion seed c.v. Orient (BSS 133)
to Bejo Zaden B.V., The Netherlands by M/s. Bejo Sheetal Seeds Pvt.
Ltd., Bejo Sheetal Corner, Mantha Road, Jalna-431 203 (M.S.)
Item No.14: Proposal for export of 100 MT Onion seed c.v. N-53 and Bombay Red
@ 50 MT each to Pakistan by M/s. Taneja Seeds Corporation, Shop
No.3, Indra Market, Old Subzi Mandi, Delhi-110007.
Item No.15: Proposal for export of 19 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to
National Trade Links, Gujaranwala, Pakistan by M/s. Malav Seeds
Pvt. Ltd., 5, Sahu Bavdi, Manek Chowk, Ratlam (M.P.) Pin 457 001.
Item No.16: Proposal for export of 19 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to Suba
Seeds Company S.p.a. Italy by M/s. Malav Seeds Pvt. Ltd., 5, Sahu
Bavdi, Manek Chowk, Ratlam (M.P.) Pin 457 001.
Item No.17: Proposal for export of 29 MT Onion seed c.v. Bombay Red to Rachna
Agri Business, Gujaranwala, Pakistan by M/s. Malav Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
5, Sahu Bavdi, Manek Chowk, Ratlam (M.P.) Pin 457 001.
Item No.18: Proposal for export of 100 MT Onion seed c.v. N-53 and Bombay Red
@ 50 MT each to Pakistan by M/s. Ambika Seed Company, Shop
No.3, Indra Market, Old Subzi Mandi, Delhi-110007.
Item No.19: Proposal for export of 150 MT onion seeds c.v. Bombay Red to
Pakistan by M/s. Bharat Seeds Corporation, 85, Indra Market, Old
Subzi Mandi, Delhi-110007.
NHRDF, Nasik, Horticulture Division of ICAR and Horticulture Division of DAC stated
that due to hailstorms and heavy rains during the seed setting stage of onion in Rabi season,
the onion crop is severely damaged and there may be likely shortage of onion seed.
In view of this, the Committee while deferring the proposal for export of onion seed directed
the Horticulture Commissioner, DAC to prepare a report on variety-wise, state-wise
requirement and availability of onion seeds in the country in a week’s time.
Item No.20: Proposal for import of total 1100 MT Berseem seed c.v. Mescavi from
AL Shrouk Import and Export Co. and EL Wahba Co., Egypt @ 550 MT
each by M/s. Hoshiarpurian Di Hatti, Old Subzi Mandi, Amritsar-143
001.
Item No.21: Proposal for import of 1342 MT Berseem seeds c.v. Mescavi from
Egypt by M/s. Ganga Seeds Corporation, 136, Indra Market, Old
Subzi Mandi, Delhi-110007.
The EXIM Committee of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation considered and
approved the above two proposals (Items No. 20 and 21) for import of Berseem seeds c.v.
Mescavi from Egypt by these firms subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import
into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. The import of berseem seed is also
subject to following conditions:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Submission of certificate from the National Plant Protection Organization
(NPPO) of the country of origin of the seed certifying disease free field
inspection report.
Furnishing of morphological characters and features of the imported variety
obtained from the competent authority of the country of origin for matching
with the Indian cultivar.
Furnishing of Orange certificate by ISTA Accredited Laboratory.
Depositing the seed sample of 500 gm. in Gene Bank of NBPGR through
representative of PPA for accession and future reference.
Compliance with the provisions of Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966.
Item No.22: Proposal for import of 20 kg Hybrid Papaya seeds c.v. Red Lady (MG)
from Taiwan by M/s. Suvarna Hybrid Seeds Pvt. Ltd., # 173, N-HIGB, 5th Phase, Ground Floor, Block No.3, KHB, Yelahanka New Town,
Bangalore-560 001.
The EXIM Committee of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation has considered
and approved the import of 20 kg Hybrid Papaya seeds c.v. Red Lady (MG) from Taiwan by
M/s. Suvarna Hybrid Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation
of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. The firm shall deposit 10
grams of seed as sample with IIHR, Bangalore for further evaluation and maintenance of
germplasm and also certify that the imported material is GM free.
Item No.23: Proposal for import of 60,000 plants of Strawberry c.v. Nabila
(55,000 plants) and Camarosa (5,000 plants) from Italy by M/s.
Liberty EXIM And Trade (India), Flat No.6, Shriram Palace, Baner
Road, Pune-411 045 (M.S).
The EXIM Committee of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation considered and
approved the import of 60,000 plants of Strawberry c.v. Nabila (55,000 plants) and
Camarosa (5,000 plants) from Italy by M/s. Liberty EXIM And Trade (India), Pune subject to
the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made
therein. The firm shall deposit 10 plants of each cultivar with CITH, Srinagar for further
evaluation and maintenance of germplasm.
Item No.24: Proposal for import of total 5,200 Nos. Date Palm plants –
Suckers/Offshoots c.v. Barhee, Khunezi, Khalas, Medjool (1,000 Nos.
each), AAC Madsari Male and Ghannami Male (600 Nos. each) from
UAE by M/s. Atul Ltd., Floras Department, Infrastructure Unit, P.O.
Atul-396020, Distt. Valsad, Gujarat.
Item No.25: Proposal for import of total 15,600 Nos. Date Palm plants –
Suckers/Offshoots c.v. Barhee, Khunezi, Khalas, Medjool (3,000 Nos.
each), AAC Madsari Male and Ghannami Male (1800 Nos. each) from
UAE by M/s. Atul Rajasthan Date Palms Ltd., P.O. Atul-396 020,
District Valsad, Gujarat.
The EXIM Committee of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation has considered
and approved the above two proposals (Items No.24 and 25) for import of Date Palm plants
– Suckers/Offshoots by the aforesaid firms subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of
import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. The firms shall deposit 10
plants of each cultivar with CIAH, Bikaner for further evaluation and maintenance of
germplasm.
Item No.26: Proposal for bulk import of total 100 MT Sweet Corn seeds c.v.
ADVSW-1 (Hybrix-39) and ADVSW-2 (Hybrix-53) @ 50 MT each and
total 30 kg untreated seeds of c.v. ADVSW-1 (Hybrix-39) and
ADVSW-2 (Hybrix-53) @ 15 kg each of Sweet Corn from Thailand by
M/s. Advanta Limited, 3rd Floor, Krishanama House, 8-2-418,
Banjara hills, Road No.7. Hyderabad-500 034.
The EXIM Committee considered the above proposal for bulk import of Sweet corn
seeds and observed that the cultivars ADVSW-1 (Hybrix-39) and ADVSW-2 (Hybrid-53) have
been tested in ICAR trials and performed well as per test results report provided by ICAR. In
view of this, the Committee approved the bulk import of 100 MT Sweet Corn seeds c.v.
Hybrix-39 and ADVSW-2 (Hybrix-53) @ 50 MT each and also 30 kg untreated seeds including
parental line of c.v. ADVSW-1 (Hybrix-39) and ADVSW-2 (Hybrix-53) @ 15 kg each of Sweet
Corn from Thailand by M/s. Advanta Limited, Hyderabad subject to the Plant Quarantine
(Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein.
After completion of the regular agenda, the Committee reviewed the progress made
by PP Division about revision of Schedule-V of PQ Order, 2003. The representative of Plant
Protection and Quarantine informed that as it is voluminous work, it may take some time.
The Chairman desired that concerted efforts should be made by PPA to complete the work.
The Committee also desired that Horticulture Commissioner in consultation with ICAR
review the provisions for import of seeds/planting material of Fruit Crops especially
Strawberry, Date Palm, Papaya etc under New Policy on Seed Development, 1988 and
examine whether they can be allowed under OGL subject to the Provision of PQ (Order),
2003.
At the end, the Chairman stressed that all the members of the EXIM Committee
should ensure their presence in the EXIM Committee meeting, which is being held on the last
working day of every month.
All members of the EXIM Committee are well aware of this
and may avoid other engagements on this day. Under exceptional circumstances, the
members may keep the Chairman informed of their programme in advance.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
Annexure-I
List of participants who attended the meeting for fixing condition/criteria
for deposition of seed sample and development of on-line system for
deposition and receipt of seed sample held under the Chairmanship of
Asstt. Director General (CS), ICAR on 8th May, 2014 at 3.00 P.M. in
Committee Room No.138 “Mahalabonis”, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
1. Dr. J.S. Chauhan, Asstt. Director General (CS), ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi –
Chairman.
2. Shri R.K. Trivedi, Deputy Commissioner (QC), DAC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
3. Dr. S.K. Malhotra, ADG (Hort.), Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II, Pusa, New Delhi110012.
4. Dr. K.C. Bansal, Director, NBPGR, (ICAR), Pusa, New Delhi-110012.
5. Shri A.N. Mishra, Sr. Technical Director, NIC, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
6. Dr. P.R. Choudhary, Sr. Scientist (Seeds), ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
7. Shri D.V. Singh, SSA, NIC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
8. Shri G.P. Singh, PSA, NIC, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
9. Shri M. Gunasekaran, Asstt. Director (QC), DAC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
10. Shri S.K. Tomar, Seed Officer (NSC), DAC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
11. Shri Lekh Raj Sharma, Consultant, Seed Division, DAC.
12. Shri M.R. Gautam, Assistant, Seed Division, DAC.
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