MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): The growth rate in Agriculture and Allied Sector at 2004-05 prices during
the last three years is as follows:-
Year Growth rate (percent)
2007-08 4.7
2008-09 1.6
2009-10 0.2
(Revised)
(b) & (c): No, Madam. Though no specific study has been conducted, the decline in Agricultural Production
in 2008-09 can be mainly attributed to fall in production in Jowar, Pulses, Oilseeds and Sugarcane over
the previous year and severe drought experienced in 2009-10 leading to fall in Agricultural Production.
(d): The Government has launched various Schemes to arrest the decline in growth rate and increase production
in the Agriculture Sector. These include Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY); National Food Security Mission
(NFSM); National Horticulture Mission (NHM); Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for
the Production and Distribution of Quality Seed; Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm & Maize
(ISOPOM).
