Question : Super Arhar

(a) whether there is any difference in the production and productivity between normal arhar and super arhar varieties and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the extent to which ‘super arhar’ will increase the output and reduce our dependence on import of this pigeon-pea and bridge the gap between demand and supply of pulses?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)


(a) There is no super arhar variety. Therefore, there should not be any confusion between super and normal arhar variety. All existing varieties of arhar are normal.

(b) Not Applicable.


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