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Increase the value of exports of Spices and Allied Products and health herbal care products to US$ 500 million over the next five years by increasing production and productivity.
Unprocessed products - US$ 200
Value added products - US$ 200
Herbal healthcare products - US$ 100 |
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Increase the export volume of value added products to 50% of the total exports. |
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Create a favourable environment for producers to obtain fair prices linked to quality. |
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Formulate standards for all spices and allied products and herbal healthcare products, acceptable to trade associations/industry in the local and international markets by the year 2003. |
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Recognise chilli as a major spice and make the country self-sufficient by year 2005 (saving US$ 30 million per year). |
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Create and promote a brand for Sri Lankan products. |
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Introduce other spice/herbal crops, which can be grown in Sri Lanka. |
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Strengthen Research and Development. |
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Increase production and productivity of growers and processors |
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Improve the quality, consistency and quantity of supply |