Question : RELIEF TO BT. COTTON GROWERS



(a) whether the Government has provided relief to the Bt. cotton growing farmers who have suffered losses during each of the last three years;

(b) if so, the details of the relief provided, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government has recovered part of the relief amount from Bt. cotton seed companies; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARIQ ANWAR)

(a) &(b): No, Madam.

(c) & (d): Question does not arise.