(a) the production of wheat in the country indicating its rank in the world
during each ofthe last three years and the current year, State-wise;
(b) whether there are reports of decline in the production of wheat in various
parts of the country;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the action plan formulated to increase the production of wheat in the country
including the northern region during the current year?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a): As per the latest reports of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for
2010, India ranks 2nd in wheat production in the world. State-wise production of
wheat in the country during each of the last three years and the current year i.e.
2008-09 to 2011- 12 are given in theAnnexure.
(b) & (c): The overall production of wheat in the country has been increasing since
last few years and reached an all time record level of 88.31 million tones during
2011-12 (2nd advance estimates):
(d): To increase the production of wheat in the country including northern region,
a number of Crop Development Schemes and Programmes, namely: National Food Security
Mission - Wheat (NFSM-Wheat), Integrated Cereals Development Programme for Rice/Wheat
/Coarse Cereals under Macro Management of Agriculture and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
(RKVY) are being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture through State Governments.
In addition to above schemes, during 2010-11, a new programme viz. Bringing Green
Revaluation to Eastern India has been initiated under RKVY.
To achieve higher agricultural productivity of various crops including wheat, the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is also conducting basic and strategic
research related to crop improvement, production and protection technologies towards
profitable cropping systems suitable to different situations including development of
location specific varieties and technologies as per the agro-ecological zones,
development of varieties/hybrids and related production and protection technologies
suitable for non-traditional areas and seasons. As a result of these initiatives,
improved varieties/hybrids of crops have been developed with good adaptability to
different agro-ecologicai zones with specific traits. Promotion and adoption of
technologies are ensured through Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs).