Question : STATISTICAL REPORT ON TREES

(a) whether the Government have any statistical report on the growing of Neem, Pungai, Pipal, Banyan, Wild Tamarind trees in India;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (

(c) the steps taken by the Government to increase the production of above trees?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS

(SHRI BABU LAL MARANDI)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c ) Preference is given to these species while raising plantations by various State Governments under Plan Schemes and Non-Plan expenditure.