(a) the efforts being made to increase the use of bio-fertilizers;
(b) whether the Government proposes to provide subsidy on bio-fertilizers;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): Under the National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF) efforts are being made to promote the use of organic inputs
including bio-fertilizers through training courses, field demonstrations,farmers fairs, exhibitions, seminars and publicity
through print and electronic media.
(b) to (d): Under NPOF, credit linked and back ended subsidy is being provided for setting up of bio-fertilizer
production units @ 25% of the project cost, up to a maximum of Rs. 20.00 lakh per unit through National Bank for Agriculture
& Rural Development (NABARD) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).Financial assistance is also being
provided directly to the State Governments, State Government agencies and State Agricultural Universities for setting up
bio-fertilizer production units.