Question : Production of Turmeric

(a) the details of the quantum of turmeric produced in the country and the number of farmers involved in the cultivation, State/UT-wise;

(b) the total production of turmeric recorded during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the production of turmeric has declined, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) the details of the financial assistance provided by the Government to various States for turmeric production during the last three years and the current year, State-wise; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to promote the turmeric production in the country?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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(a) & (b): The details of the quantum of production of turmeric during 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 ( 3rd Advance Estimates) is given in Annexure -I.

As per Agriculture Census 2010-11, the number of operational holdings involved in cultivation of turmeric in the country is 11.36 Lakh.

(c): There is no decline in production of turmeric, as may be seen from production figures of Annexure-I.

(d): Details of financial assistance provided to various States through State Agriculture Universities (SAUs) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes under nucleus seed production of turmeric and other components implemented by the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development is given at Annexure-II.
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State-wise details of funds allocated and utilized under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) for promotion of Seed and Rhizomatic spices (including turmeric) during the last three years and the current year is given at Annexure-III.

(e): The Government is implementing the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) for promoting cultivation of horticulture crops, including turmeric, in the country. Under MIDH, assistance is provided for area expansion of Seed and Rhizomatic spices( including turmeric) @ 40% of the maximum cost of Rs. 30,000/Ha for meeting the expenditure on planting material and cost of Integrated Nutrient Management /Integrated Pest Management etc.

Besides, the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is pursuing research on spices including turmeric with the objective of improving production and productivity of turmeric through development of high yielding varieties, improved soil less method for production of healthy planting material, site-specific nutrient management plans and micronutrient formulations for targeted yield, etc.