(a) Whether pesticides are not being supplied in adequate quantity to the farmers as per their demand throughout the country;
(b) If so, whether any efforts are being made by the Government to correct the situation; and
(c) If so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a) to (c): Production of pesticides during 2008-09 was 85,338 MT. Against the
anticipated demand of 45,180 MT the actual consumption was 43,860 MT in 2008-09. The
indigenous production is higher than the domestic consumption of pesticides. The pesticides
in required quantities are normally available with the States. No State Government has
reported any shortage of pesticides.