Question : PRICE INCREASE IN AGRICULTURAL FARMING

(a) whether the prices of fertilizers, pesticides and other inputs used in agricultural farming have increased about 40 per cent;

(b) if so, whether the prices of foodgrains have increased in that ratio;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): No, Sir.

(b) to (d): Do not arise.