(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a Board in Guntur district of A.P. to address the problems of chilli growers in the South;
(b) if so, details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a Board in Guntur district of A.P. to address the problems of chilli growers in the South;
(b) if so, details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI EVKS ELANGOVAN)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The development and export of chillies is well taken care of by the existing institutions, as is evident by the consistent increase in the export, both in quantity and value, of chillies. Setting up of a separate Board for chillies would entail duplication of work and expenditure and would not result in commensurate gains.