(a) whether the Government is aware that the production of Guava has decreased due to `Welt Disease` in Uttar Pradesh particularly in the Allahabad region;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to combat this disease and the benefit of the new technique is likely to be provided to the farmers of this areas?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY
OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA):
(a) to (c) Guava wilt is a major problem in Uttar Pradesh. Central Institute for Sub
Tropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow have formulated a package of recommendations to
combat this problem which is being disseminated to the guava growers of the State through
demonstration and training programmes. So far, 22 such demonstrations have been organized
by CISH, Lucknow on farmers` fields. National Horticulture Board have provided financial
assistance to CISH, Lucknow for this purpose for introduction of new technologies.