(a) the area affected and the extent of loss to coconut plantations due to the spread of bud root disease during each of the last two years and the current year in various States including Kerala;
(b) whether the Government proposes to provide compensation to the affected farmers in this regard; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY
OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): As per survey reports severe incidence of Bud rot disease and loss of coconut
plantations has not been reported from coconut growing States during the year 2007-08
and current year. Severe infestation has been reported in the hilly tracts of
Kasaragod district of Kerala during the year 2008-09.
(b): During 2008-09, an amount of Rs.373.10 lakhs was sanctioned for prophylactic and
curative measures, integrated nutrient management and compensation for cutting and removal
of 67,121 completely damaged palms.