Question : SELF SUFFICIENCY IN SEED 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?

Answer given by the minister


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.