(a) whether there has been an outbreak of a viral disease in the large cardamom plant
affecting its production;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government to control the spread of this disease?
(a) whether there has been an outbreak of a viral disease in the large cardamom plant
affecting its production;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government to control the spread of this disease?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) to (c): No, Sir. As per reports received from State Department of
Agriculture/Horticulture of large cardamom growing States/UTs as well as from Central
Integrated Pest Management Centres (CIPMCs) located in different States, no outbreak of viral
disease in cardamom plants has been reported affecting its production.