(a) whether the Government has formulated any programme for the
welfare of fruit producers in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the funds allocated for
the purpose during each of the last three years and current year, State-wise?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The National Horticulture Board (NHB), an autonomous organization
under the Ministry of Agriculture have facilitated the formation of different Fruit Growers’
Association in the country. With a view to empower the grower of horticulture produce, the
Association of Fruit Growers organizes workshops/seminars etc. at regular intervals to
disseminate knowledge on development of crops, modern technologies, post-harvest management
and marketing of produce. The NHB assists the fruit growers to participate in Krishimelas/
exhibitions at State, National and International level. Nineteen such Growers’Association
have been established (list at Annexure–I). The funds allocated to Growers Association for
the above purpose during the last three years given at Annexure-II.