MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): The Government have been implementing various schemes for the development
of horticulture sector as well as fisheries sector in the country. The list of these
schemes are given in Annexure I. All the schemes in the horticulture sector except
Technology Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture in the North Eastern
States including Sikkim and Integrated Development of Horticulture in Tribal/Hilly Areas
were implemented in Maharashtra also. In the fisheries sector, all the schemes except
the scheme on Training and Extension were implemented in Maharashtra.
(b): The State-wise details of funds released to various State Governments for
promoting horticulture during the last three years including funds released under Macro
Management Scheme during 2001-02 under which horticultural development
programmes were also taken up is given in Annexure II. Similarly, the State-wise funds
released under different schemes of fisheries sector is given in Annexure III.
(c) & (d) Yes Sir. Innovative techniques on horticulture are being developed by the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through their Research Institutes and All
India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRP). These include development of hybrids &
improved varieties, agro-techniques and post harvest management techniques. In the
fisheries sector also, new techniques are being developed through Research Institutes
located in different parts of the country. The technologies thus developed are
disseminated to the farmers/fishermen through demonstrations, training programmes,
awareness campaigns, distribution of technical literature etc. under the on-going
schemes.
(e) The details of assistance provided by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) to fruit
and flower growers under their Scheme on Development of Commercial Horticulture
through Production and Post Harvest Management are given in Annexure IV.
(f) The details of projects sanctioned by the NHB for Tamil Nadu during the period 2000
-2002 are given in Annexure V. These schemes were launched during May 2000.
Assistance has been provided to the beneficiaries as back-ended subsidy only after
conducting joint inspection and ascertaining successful completion of the projects.
Annexure I
DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES IMPLEMENTED IN THE COUNTRY DURING THE IX PLAN PERIOD UNDER HORTICULTURE AND FISHERIES SECTORS
(A) HORTICULTURE
1. Integrated Development of Fruits
2. Integrated Development of Vegetables including Root and Tuber Crops
3. Integrated Development of Mushrooms
4. Integrated Development of Spices
5. Development of Commercial Floriculture
6. Development of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
7 Development of Horticulture through Plasticulture Intervention
8. Integrated Development Programme of Cashew & Cocoa
9. Development of Beekeeping for Improving Crop Productivity
10. Technology Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture in North Eastern States including Sikkim
11. National Horticulture Board Programmes
12. Coconut Development Programmes
13. Human Resource Development in Horticulture
14. Integrated Development of Horticulture in Tribal/ Hilly Areas
Out of the above, the first nine schemes have been subsumed under the
Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Macro Management in Agriculture
Supplementation/Complementation of State Efforts through Work Plans with effect from
October, 2000. Under these schemes, the State Governments can prioritize their
activities as per their felt needs and requirements.
(B) FISHERIES
The following Schemes were implemented in the Fisheries Sector during the Ninth Plan:
1. Development of Marine Fisheries
2. Motorisation of Traditional Crafts
3. Reimbursement of Central Excise Duty on HSD Oil
4. Integrated Coastal Aquaculture
5. Development of Freshwater Inland Aquaculture
6. Fishing Harbour at Major & Minor Ports
7 National Welfare of Fisherman
8. Training & Extension
9. Infrastructure for Inland Fish Marketing
10. Development of Inland Fisheries Statistics
Annexure-II
Funds Released to various State Governments for Promoting Horticulture
(Lok Sabha Question No.3207 for 05.08.2002)
(Rs. in lakhs)
S.No. States/UTs Funds released under Horticulture Schemes Funds released under Macro Management & HRD in Horticulture Schemes
99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
1. Andhra Pradesh 1560.22 204.25 2250.00
2. Arunachal Pr 195.35 41.35 219.50
3. Assam 42.55 21.44 523.50
4. Bihar 26.55 31.42 1800.00
5. Jharkhand - - 1095.00
6. Goa 150.05 21.62 200.00
7 Guajrat 346.40 216.71 1900.00
8. Haryana 262.88 97.38 1620.00
9. Himachal Pr 93.28 45.87 1800.00
10. Jammu & Kashmir 266.73 132.38 900.00
11. Karnataka 3111.00 354.94 5850.00
12. Kerala 1426.32 177.74 2315.54
13. Madhya Pradesh 473.70 140.34 5000.00
14. Chattisgarh - - 1339.02
15. Maharashtra 3573.80 385.97 9000.00
16. Manipur 145.78 45.03 345.00
17. Meghalaya 59.96 39.02 204.74
18. Mizoram 148.69 42.89 722.
19. Nagaland 196.82 45.25 779.80
20. Orissa 1809.13 285.38 1487.00
21. Punjab 59.40 75.23 1035.00
22. Rajasthan 535.26 213.15 5252.00
23. Sikkim 220.55 55.96 425.00
24. Tamil Nadu 1572.53 213.92 4500.00
25. Tripura 91.42 38.87 630.00
26. Uttar Pradesh 507.91 162.48 7501.00
27. Uttaranchal - - 1400.00
28. West Bengal 45.85 35.41 2500.00
29. A & N Islands 24.96 22.94 90.00
30. Chandigarh 5.00 0.88 50.00
31. D & N Haveli 11.41 6.10 135.00
32. Daman & Diu 11.00 5.07 45.00
33. Delhi 6.30 13.38 -
34. Lakshadweep 17.09 5.01 90.00
35. Pondicherry 11.00 20.62 135.00
Annexure III
FUNDS RELEASED TO STATES TOWARDS CENTRAL SHARE UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES ON FISHERIES.
(Rs. In lakhs)
States/UTs Funds released
1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002
Andhra Pradesh 150.07 147.15 89.10 Arunachal Pradesh 8.00 27.00 35.00 Assam 5.00 3.75 12.10 Bihar 76.36 6.25 50.04 Chattisgarh 0.00 35.00 48.76 Goa 84.09 48.52 335.06 Gujarat 804.79 655.97 717.40 Haryana 51.46 20.75 75.05 Himachal Pradesh 22.50 27.48 15.41 Jammu & Kashmir 41.45 12.72 48.71 Karnataka 518.43 212.43 545.35 Kerala 531.90 589.92 601.65 Madhya Pradesh 205.64 102.89 22.95 Maharashtra 372.96 589.92 430.84 Manipur 5.10 49.47 0.00 Meghalaya 2.95 0.00 45.00 Mizoram 10.00 30.50 35.00 Nagaland 48.31 152.65 203.77 Orissa 141.55 384.12 321.86 Punjab 50.00 16.00 Rajasthan 20.10 8.25 61.76 Sikkim 3.50 8.76 3.64 Tamil Nadu 1218.46 860.20 1153.45 Tripura 57.57 62.12 96.78 Uttar Pradesh 459.84 499.05 448.77 Uttaranchal 0.00 27.07 0.00 West Bengal 359.50 908.68 767.89 A & Nicobar Island 24.09 17.91 29.16 Daman & Diu 21.35 64.80 121.25 Lakshadweep 1.05 1.75 5.00 Pondicherry 186.69 227.32 122.99
Annexure IV
STATE-WISE DETAILS OF ASSITANCE PROVIDED BY THE BOARD TO THE
SMALL FARMERS/HORTICULTURISTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF FRUITS AND FLOWERS
(Rs. In lakhs)
Name of the State No. of projects of fruits & flowers Amount
Andhra Pradesh 8 149.90 Arunachal Pradesh 1 30.00 Assam 1 0.12 Bihar 1 0.63 Delhi - - Goa Gujarat 11 99.96 Haryana 7 23.37 Himachal Pradesh 2 2.44 Jammu & Kashmir 1 3.77 Karnataka 32 397.28 Kerala 4 11.75 Madhya Pradesh 34 28.62 Maharashtra 211 807.26 Manipur 1 3.00 Meghalaya - - Mizoram - - Nagaland 2 9.86 Orissa 2 1.26 Punjab - - Rajasthan - - Sikkim - - Tamil Nadu 28 263.80 Tripura - - Uttaranchal - - Uttar Pradesh 2 11.96 West Bengal 10 7.10 A & Nicobar Island - - Chandigarh - - Dadra & Nagar Haveli - - Daman & Diu - - Lakshadweep - - Pondicherry - - Jharkhand - - Chattisgarh - -
ANNEXURE-V
NHB SCHEME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE THROUGH
PRODUCTION AND POST - HARVEST MANAGEMENT IN TAMILNADU (2000-2002)
S.No. Name of the Project & Address Component Amount Released (Rs. Lakh)
1. M/s Enfield Agro Base Ltd. - Chennai Organic Horticulture Farm and Primary Processing of Cashew. 4.91
2. M/s Crispy Bites P. Ltd. - Est. Tambaram, Chennai Mango Pulp Packaging and Export. 6.24
3. M/s V. Ramalingam - Karur Commercial cultivation of Horticulture Crops. 1.78
4. M/s Thiruvension Bio Botanica - Kanchipuram Distt. Aloe Vera (Herbal Plants) cultivation Procession and exports. 25.00
5. M/s Omega Echo Tech Products-Coimbatore Coir Brickets, Bio Pesticides, Bio fungicides and Bio fertiliaers. 11.95
6. Self Help Group (IRDP)-Kanchipuram Distt. Orchid Cultivation 5.45
7 Mr. V. Vaithiswaran - Talavadi High tech Commercial cultivation of Horticulture Crops. 5.89
8. Mr. G.V. Viswanathan - Talavadi High tech Commercial cultivation of Horticulture Crops. 0.85
9. M/s Jaya Chinnaswamy - Coimbatore High tech Commercial cultivation of Gerbera. (Floriculture) 0.74
10. Mrs. Meenakshi Shanmugam - Erode High tech Commercial cultivation of Horticulture Crops. 1.45
11. M/s Keerthi Seeds - Tuticorin Horticulture Seed Production Unit. 0.68
12. Mr. G. Sakthiganesan - Coimbatore High tech Commercial cultivation of Horticulture Crops. 0.32
13. Mr. Mohandoss - Trichy High tech Commercial cultivation of Horticulture Crops. 3.51
14. M/s Harihar Orchards - Trichy High tech Commercial cultivation of Horticulture Crops. 3.86
15. M/s Kalavathi Natrajan - Kanchipuram Distt. Orchard Cultivation. 19.28
16. M/s Kaveri Agro Industries-Krishnagiri Mango Pulp 25.00
17. M/s Dwaraka Foods – Dharamapuri Mango Pulp 25.00
18. M/s Navarasam Agrotech - Dharamapuri Mango Pulp 25.00
19. M/s Grow More Biotech, Hossur Tissue Culture 25.00
20. Mr. V. Soundarajan, Ettayapuram Medicinal & Aromatic plants 1.49
21. M/s Kamalavaveni Ettayapuram-Thuthukudi Medicinal plants 4.02
22. Mr. K. Chandra Mohan – Chennai Cultivation of Guava Mango, Sapota and Tamarind 1.29
23. Mr. M.S. Sampath – Chennai Gerbera Cultivation 0.92
24. Mr. R. Jagathambal –Madurai Cultivation of Guava, Mango, Sapota 1.23
25. Mr. P. Tamil Selvan – Cumbam Commercial Cultivation of Grapes 0.59
26. M/s Arusuvai Agro Products India Ltd. - Coonoor Floriculture Cultivation of Asiatic Lilies 12.50
27. M/s Amudhasurabhi Fruit Industries Pvt. Ltd. - Kauveripattinam Production of Mango Pulp 25.00
28. M/s Niligiri Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd. – Coonoor Floriculture Cultivation of Asiatic Lilies 11.71
29. M/s Geetha Foods – Krishnagiri Production of Mango Pulp 4.00
30. Mrs. Indira Nadanam and Dr. Nadanam - Pudukkotai Cultivation of Mango,Anola,Jack 1.30
31. Sh. G. V. Vishwanathan – Distt. Erode Drip Irrigation in Mango and Guava, Orchards 1.22
32. Mrs. Meenakshi Shanmugam – Dist. Erode Commercial Cultivation of mango, Sapota and Amla 2.58
33. M/s Arusuvai Agro Products (I) Ltd.- Dharamapuri Primary Processing of Fruit and Vegetables 12.50
TOTAL 272.26
