(a) the total area covered under cultivation of fruits and vegetables in the country at present,
State-wise;
(b) whether the Union Government proposes to implement any scheme to increase areas for
cultivation of more fruits and vegetables in the country; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): State-wise area covered under fruits and vegetable crops for the year 2005-06 is annexed
as Annexure-I.
(b) & (c): For enhancing horticulture production including fruits and vegetables, two
Centrally Sponsored Schemes namely National Horticulture Mission and Horticulture
Technology Mission for North Eastern and Himalayan States, are being implemented in the
country wherein assistance for area expansion under horticulture crops alongwith technical
guidance for quality seed production to the growers is provided through extension programmes,
which help in enhancement of area, production and productivity of fruit and vegetable crops.