(a) the area in Satara district of Maharashtra under strawberry plantations, alongwith
the total yield therefrom;
(b) whether the strawberry plantation has been included in National Horticulture
Mission; and
(c) if so, the details thereof, alongwith the steps taken to promote the strawberry
plantation?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): The total area under cultivation of strawberry in Satara district is 361.15 hectare
and the total production of strawberry in the district is 4514.375 Metric Tonnes.
(b): Yes, Sir.
(c): Strawberry crop has been included for development under the National Horticulture
Mission. Assistance is being provided to the farmers @ Rs.15,000 per hectare for area expansion
of Strawberry crop. Farmers cultivating Strawberry can avail subsidy for all other related
components included under NHM, such as human resource development, creation of infrastructure
for post harvest management and marketing.