(a) the area in hectares under banana cultivation in the country, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government has any concrete action plan to promote banana plantation
and its exports; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the area in hectares under banana cultivation in the country, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government has any concrete action plan to promote banana plantation
and its exports; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRIES
(SHRI TARIQ ANWAR)
(a): As per the latest estimates, the area under banana cultivation in the country is
796630 hectares. A statement showing State-wise area under banana is Annexed.
(b) & (c): In order to enhance production and productivity of horticulture crops in the
country including banana, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of
Agriculture
is implementing Centrally Sponsored Schemes namely Horticulture Mission for North East
and Himalayan States (HMNEH), National Horticulture Mission (NHM) and Rashtriya Krishi
Vikas Yojana (RKVY). Under these schemes, assistance is provided for establishment of
tissue culture units, area expansion of improved varieties, integrated nutrient & pest
management, creation of post harvest management & marketing infrastructure e and setting
up of processing units.
Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA),
Ministry of Commerce provides financial assistance to create infrastructure for promotion
of
export of perishables including banana.