(a) whether pulses and peas are being imported in the country;
(b) if so, the quantum of pulses and peas imported during each of the last three
years and the value of foreign exchange incurred thereon; and
(c) the efforts made by the Government to reduce the import of pulses and peas?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The details of import of pulses and peas and the value during the last three years
is at Annexure.
(c): In order to increase the production of pulses, the scheme of National Pulses
Development Project (NPDP) is being implemented under the ambit of Technology
Mission on Oilseeds & Pulses, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation. Efforts are
also being made to increase the production by way of providing incentives to the
farmers. Assistance is provided on production and distribution of seeds, seed minikits,
improved farm implements, sprinkler sets, gypsum/pyrites, micro nutrients, rhyzobium
culture etc.
ANNEXURE
Quantity (in lakh ton) Value (in Rs. lakh)
Import of Pulses during the year 1998-99 to 2000-01
1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001
Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value
5.64 70881.36 2.51 35469.04 3.48 49379.36
Import of Peas during the year 1998-99 to 2000-01
1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001
Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value
2.57 27284.89 1.50 16182.67 1.43 14373.28