Question : NATURAL VANILLA



(a) whether the National Horticulture Mission is engaged in promoting the production and productivity of vanilla so as to replace synthetic vanilla used in the food; and

(b) if so, the details of the steps taken in this regard ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a): Vanila is not included in the mandate of National Horticulture Mission.

(b): Does not arise.