(a) whether the Government proposes to promote garlic cultivation;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Government proposes to promote garlic cultivation;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a)to(c): Yes, Sir. For enhancing horticulture production including garlic, two Centrally
Sponsored Schemes namely National Horticulture Mission and Horticulture Technology Mission
for North Eastern and Himalayan States, are being implemented in the country wherein
assistance for area expansion under horticulture crops alongwith technical guidance for quality
seed production of improved varieties to the growers is provided through extension programmes,
which help in enhancement of area, production and productivity of horticulture crops including
garlic.