(a) whether the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) released six varieties wheat and two varieties of mango for cultivation;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any scheme for providing technical training for improving different varieties of crops; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA)
(a) & (b): During 2004, Indian Agricultural Research Institute has developed five wheat varieties namely, HD 2864, HI 2827, HW 5001, HD 2851 and Pusa Gold. Two mango varieties viz. Pusa Arunima and Pusa Surya have been developed by IARI during 2002 for their commercial cultivation in India.
(c) & (d): IARI organises various short term trainings for providing technical know-how for improving the crop varieties from time-to-time.