Question : SUBSIDY TO FARMERS



(a) whether the Government proposes to encourage the farmers to produce more foodgrains by giving them subsidies in order to decrease import of foodgrains at higher rate; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Subsidy is provided under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes operated by the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC). National Food Security Mission (NFSM) which specifically addresses the issue of increased foodgrains production has provision for subsidy/assistance on production and distribution of seed, farm machines/ implements, sprinkler irrigation sets, Integrated Nutrient Management, Integrated Pest Management, and training. Similarly, Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm & Maize (ISOPOM) provides subsidy/assistance for planting material, cultivation, drip irrigation, diesel pumpsets, training, etc.