(a) whether Indian Council of Agricultural Research has identified some new varieties of maize seeds for release;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the States where it is likely to be released; and
(d) the estimated productivity of these varieties?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) Yes, Sir. Indian Council of Agricultural Research has recently identified Seven New Hybrids and one composite variety of Maize for release in different Agro-climatic regions of the country.
(b), (c) & (d): The details are given in Annexure.