(a) the details of the scheme formulated by the Government to increase the production of
paddy in Jharkhand State; and
(b) the likely per hectare increase in productivity of paddy crop in the State as a result
thereof?
(a) the details of the scheme formulated by the Government to increase the production of
paddy in Jharkhand State; and
(b) the likely per hectare increase in productivity of paddy crop in the State as a result
thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a)&(b): Central Government has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on
Integrated Cereal Development Programme-Rice (ICDP-Rice) to increase production and
productivity of rice in the country including Jharkhand. The scheme has been subsumed under
Macro Management Mode of Agriculture with effect from October 2000 to provide flexibility to
States based on local needs. Under the scheme assistance is provided for propagation of
improved production technology, hybrid rice production technology, integrated pest management
through field demonstrations; training of farmers including women; transfer of technology
through electronic media and published literature; farm implements; installation of sprinkler
irrigation system; varietal replacement; production of certified seeds, etc., as per the work plan
of the State Governments. Besides, frontline demonstrations are also organized by the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on farmers fields. Further, the Jharkhand Government
has formulated programme for exchange of seeds, production of paddy seeds of high yielding
varieties and establishment of three seed villages during 2004-05 under State Plan to increase
production and productivity of paddy in the State. The productivity of paddy is targeted to be
increased to 1850 kg/ha in the state during 2004-05.