(a) whether the country is self reliant in the production of seeds;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the steps taken by the Government to become self-reliant
in the field of seeds production?
(a) whether the country is self reliant in the production of seeds;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the steps taken by the Government to become self-reliant
in the field of seeds production?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF
STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI ARUN YADAV)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The availability of certified/quality seed in the
country is adequate for the year 2010-11. States have reported availability of
321,35,928 quintals against the requirement of 290,75,810 quintals for the
current year and are self sufficient. The crop-wise details are at Annexure.