Export of Wine from Maharashtra

Some of the major vineries exporting wine are located out of Maharashtra state. However, state-wise export data is not maintained by the Department of Commerce. Overall quantum of wine exported from India during 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 is 1455.26 thousand liters, 803.55 thousand liters and 1078.11 thousand liters respectively.

Encouraging exports is a continuous process and is done through various schemes of Commodity Boards/Authorities of Government of India which are available to all eligible agri exporters. Promotion of Indian wine is done through participation in international trade fairs/specialize wine events, organizing wine testing campaigns and preparation and distribution of publicity material. Apart from this, under National Horticulture Mission (NHM), inter-alia, assistance is being extended for taking up production and productivity improvement programmes for horticultural crops, including fruit crops like grapes.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Dr. D. Purandeswari in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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