(a) the quantity of production of medicinal plants and herbs recorded in the country
particulary Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal at present, State-wise; and
(b) the assistance provided to encourage medicinal and berbal plants cultivation to each State
during the last three years and thereafter?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): The estimated production of medicinal and herbal plants in the state of Uttar
Pradesh and Uttranchal are 850 tonnes and 669 tonnes respectively.
(b): The assistance provide to the farmers for growing medicinal and herbal plants in
Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal during the last three years are as under:
(Rs. in lakh)
Year Uttar Pradesh Uttranchal
2002-03 3.94 3.00 2003-04 2.25 33.49 2004-05 21.98 61.88