(a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has urged the Union Government
for providing of infrastructure and staff at Hyderabad airport for importing plants
materials;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Union Government have notified Hyderabad airport as plant
quarantine fumigation station;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has urged the Union
Government to establish a Plant Quarantine & Fumigation Station at Hyderabad for
import of plants and plant materials.
(c) to (e) The Hyderabad airport is not notified for the import of plants and plant
materials for sowing/propagation. In view of the trade requirements and plant
quarantine risks involved in import of plants and plant materials from abroad, a plant
quarantine station was set up at Hyderabad Airport during 1978. Since its inception, the
station has been undertaking inspection/treatment of the imported plants and plant
materials for consumption purpose only.