Minutes of the 180th EXIM Committee meeting for export and import of seeds and planting materials held under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary (AKS), DAC, on 30th September, 2013 at 12.00 noon in Mahalanobis Room, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The 180th meeting of the EXIM Committee for export and import of seeds and planting materials was held on 30th September, 2013 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 179th meeting of the EXIM Committee for export and import of seeds and planting materials held on 29th August, 2013.

Follow up Action:

(a) The minutes and recommendation letters in respect of 179th meeting of the EXIM Committee held on 29th August, 2013 were issued to all concerned on 5th September, 2013.

(b) Import of 120 Pcs of Stella Cherry self Pollinating Stella Root Stock – colt from UK by Smt. Preneet Kaur, V&PO, Kandiali, Tehsil Kumarsain, District Shimla (HP).

Based on the comments of PPA for conducting the Pest Risk Analysis for import of stella Cherry from UK, the EXIM Committee considered and recommended for import of 120 Pcs of Stella Cherry self Pollinating Stella Root Stock – colt from UK by Smt. Preneet Kaur, V&PO, Kandiali, Tehsil Kumarsain, District Shimla (HP) subject to follow of all stipulations mentioned in the PRA report and also completion of all requirements of the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein.

(c) Proposal for export of 3000 Cashew plants c.v. Sree (100), Dharasree (700), Sulabha, Dhana, Akshaya and Madakkathara-1 (500 each) and Anakha (200) to USA by M/s. Ames India Mercantile Private Limited, X/558, 1st Floor, Ames Complex, Kinfra Park, Nellad P.O., Muvattupuzha, Kerala, Pin 686721.

The EXIM Committee observed that the National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai has sought some clarification on export of 3000 Cashew plants c.v. Sree (100), Dharasree (700), Sulabha, Dhana, Akshaya and Madakkathara-1 (500 each) and Anakha (200) to USA from the concern firm i.e. M/s. Ames India Mercantile Private Limited, Kerala. The Committee, therefore, deferred the proposal till clarification are furnished and no objection of NBA is obtained.

(d) Nomination of a representative from National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai in the EXIM Committee - reg.

The EXIM Committee noted the inclusion of Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai as a member in the EXIM Committee.

Item No.2 Proposal for export of 50 MT Onion seeds c.v. Bombay Red to Pakistan by M/s. Hoshiarpurian Di Hatti, Old Subzi Mandi, Amritsar-143 001 (Punjab).

Item No.3 Proposal for export of 100 kg Onion seeds c.v. Indam Marshal (OP) to Kenya by M/s. Indio American Hybrid Seeds (I) Pvt. Ltd., P.O. Box No.7099, 17th Cross, 2nd “A” Main, K.R. Road, BSK – 2nd Stage, Bangalore-70.

The EXIM Committee Considered the proposals and based on the comments from ICAR, Horticulture Division of DAC and NHRDF, Nasik approved item No. 2 and 3 for export of Onion Seeds subject to condition that the concerned firms have to complete the export of seeds within a period of six months.

Item No.4 Proposal for import of 10,000 plants of Grapes c.v. Superior seedless from Italy by M/s. Vilas Vishnu Shinde, Sr.No.1102/8, A/P – Adgaon, Tal & District Nashik-422 003.

The EXIM Committee considered and approved the import of 10,000 plants of Grapes c.v. Superior seedless from Italy by Vilas Vishnu Shinde, Nashik subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. The import of the planting materials is also subject to condition that the firm shall provide 15 plants to NRC for Grapes, Pune for maintenance of germplasm.

Item No.5 Proposal for import of total 45,000 plants of Strawberry c.v. Winter Dawn (15,000 plants), Festival (5,000 plants), Camarosa (10,000 plants) and Sweet Charlie (15,000 plants) from USA by M/s. K.F. Bioplants Pvt. Ltd., S.No.129/1 to 3C Manjri (BK), Tal: Haveli, District. Pune-412 307.

The EXIM Committee considered and approved the import of total 45,000 Plants of Strawberry c.v. Winter Dawn (15,000 plants), Festival (5,000 plants), Camarosa (10,000 plants) and Sweet Charlie (15,000 plants) from USA by M/s. K.F. Bioplants Pvt. Ltd., Pune subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein.

Item No.6 Proposal for import of total 100 kg seeds of Alfalfa seed samples c.v. L-1 to L10 @ 10 kg each from Australia by M/s. Advanta India Limited, 3rd Floor, Krishanama House, 8-2-418, Banjara Hills, Road No.7, Hyderabad-500 034.

As per New Policy on Seed Development, 1988, before bulk import, small quantity of seed is allowed for multi-location trials, therefore, the Committee approved the import of 10 kg seeds of each cultivar namely L-1 to L-10 of Alfalfa seed (i.e. 4 kg for ICAR trials and 6 kg for importer for in house trials) from Australia by M/s. Advanta India Limited, Hyderabad subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein.

Item No.7 Proposal for import of 11.50 kg seeds of Sunflower c.v. Croaderp and 22 kg Corn seeds c.v. Experimentales N 199 from Chile by M/s. Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd., Resham Bhawan, 4th Floor, 78, Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai- 400 020.

As per New Policy on Seed Development, 1988, before bulk import, small quantity of seed is allowed for multi-location trials, therefore, the Committee approved import of 11.50 kg seeds of Sunflower c.v. Croaderp (i.e. 4 kg for ICAR trials and 7.50 kg for importer for in house trials) and 22 kg Corn seeds c.v. Experimentales N 199 Croaderp (i.e. 10 kg each for ICAR trials and 12 kg for importer for in house trials) from Chile by M/s. Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd., Mumbai subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein.

Item No.8 Proposal for import of 2 kg Papaya seeds c.v. 709 from Taiwan by M/s. Navbharat Seeds Pvt. Ltd., 8-2-293/82/A/714/1, 3rd Floor, Silver Square, Road No.36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500 033.

The EXIM Committee considered and approved the import of 2 kg Papaya seed c.v. 709 from Taiwan by M/s. Navbharat Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad-500 033 subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. The import of seeds is also subject to condition that the firm shall provide 50 gm seeds of each cultivar to IIHR, Bangalore for maintenance of germplasm. The importers must further certify that imported materials is not a Genetically Modified material.

Item No.9 Proposal for import of 10,000 Nos. of Banana Tissue Cultures c.v. Dwarf Cavendish from the Netherlands by M/s. L.J. International Ltd., Plot No.10 & 11, Cochin Special Economic Zone (CSEZ), Kakkanad, Cochin-37.

The EXIM Committee considered and approved the import of 10,000 Nos. Banana Tissue Cultures c.v. Dwarf Cavendish from the Netherlands by M/s. L.J. International Ltd., Cochin subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. The import of the planting materials is also subject to condition that the firm shall provide 25 plants to NRC for Banana, Trichy for maintenance of germplasm.

Item No.10 Proposal for import of 1200 kg Sweet Corn seeds c.v. TSY6TH6881 from Thailand by M/s. Monsanto Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Ahura Centre, B Wing, 5th Floor, 96, Mahakali caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400093.

As per New Policy on Seed Development, 1988, before bulk import, small quantity of seed is allowed for multi-location trials, therefore, the Committee approved the import of 25 kg seeds of Sweet Corn seeds c.v. TSY6TH6881 (i.e. 10 kg each for ICAR trials and 15 kg each for importer for in house trials) from Thailand by M/s. Monsanto Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. Further, the firm must certify that the imported material is not Genetically Modified material.

Item No.11 Proposal for import of 800 kg Papaya seeds c.v. Red Lady (786) from Taiwan by M/s. Known-You Seed (India) Pvt. Ltd., S.No.87, Pimple-Jagtap Road, Bhima Koregaon, Tal: Shirur, Distt. Pune -412 216 (Maharashtra).

The EXIM Committee considered and approved the import of 800 kg Papaya seed c.v. Red Lady (786) from Taiwan by M/s. Known-You Seed (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein. The import of seeds is also subject to condition that the firm shall provide 50 gm seeds of each cultivar to IIHR, Bangalore for maintenance of germplasm. The importers further certify that the imported material is not Genetically Modified materials.

Item No.12 Proposal for import of total 20 kg Barley seed c.v. KWS Thessa, KWS 10/310, KWS 107545 W / KWS Spectra, KWS 11/228 – KWS Fabienne and KWS 11/251 –KWS Eileen @ 4 kg each from Germany by M/s. Godrej Seeds & Genetics Limited, Villa No.14, Kushal Serene, Dever Yamjal Village, Medchal Mandal, RR Distt.-500 014, Andhra Pradesh.

As per New Policy on Seed Development, 1988, before bulk import, small quantity of seed is allowed for multi-location trials; therefore, the Committee approved the import of 4 kg seeds of each cultivar namely, KWS Thessa, KWS 10/310, KWS 107545 W / KWS Spectra, KWS 11/228 – KWS Fabienne and KWS 11/251 –KWS Eileen of Barley for ICAR Trials from Germany by M/s. Godrej Seeds & Genetics Limited, Medchal Mandal, RR Distt. subject to the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and amendments made therein.

Item No.13 Request of GG Enterprises, Coimbatore for extension of validity period in respect recommendation letter no.1-33/2012-sd.iv (171st EXIM) dated 14.2.2013 for import of 10,000 tissue cultured hardened date palm plants c.v. Khanezi from UAE.

The EXIM Committee considered and approved the above proposal for extension of validity of Import permit issued to M/s. GG Enterprises, Coimbatore for import of 10,000 tissue cultured hardened date palm plants c.v. Khanezi from UAE for further period of six months w.e.f.14.8.2013.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

Annexure-I

List of participants of the 180th meeting of the EXIM Committee for export and import of seeds and planting materials held under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary (AKS), Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation on 30th September, 2013 at 12.00 Noon in Committee Room “Mahalanobis”, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

1. Shri A.K. Srivastava, Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. Dr. Atanu Purkayastha, Joint Secretary (Seeds), Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. 3. Shri R.K. Trivedi, Deputy Commissioner (QC), DAC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. 4. Dr. J.S. Chauhan, ADG (Seeds), ICAR, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi. 5. Dr. S.K. Malhotra, ADG (Hort.), ICAR, KAB-II, Pusa Complex, New Delhi. 6. Dr. K.C. Bansal, Director, NBPGR, Pusa Complex, New Delhi. 7. Dr. V.K. Srivastava, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage, Faridabad. 8. Dr. P.C. Agarwal, Head, PQ Division. NBPGR, Pusa, New Delhi. 9. Dr. P.K. Saha, Deputy Commissioner (Crops), DAC, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi. 10. Shri M. Gunasekaran, Asstt. Director (QC), DAC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. 11. Shri S.K. Tomar, Seed Officer, DAC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 12. Shri M.R. Gautam, Asstt. Gr.1, DAC, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi