Answer» 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 |
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