Question : PROCUREMENT OF ARECANUT IN ANDAMAN NICOBAR ISLANDS

(a) whether the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) would be implemented in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the procurement of Arecanut;

(b) if so, the timeframe thereof;

(c) whether the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has launched any programme for MIS;

(d) if so, the details the details thereof including the rate of Arecanut under MIS implemented in Goa;

(e) whether the same rates would be implemented in Andaman and Nicobar Islands also; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor and the price fixed for procurement under MIS in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)


(a) & (b): The proposal of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration for implementing the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for Arecanut will be implemented after approval of the competent authority.

(c): No, Sir.

(d) to (f): The Market Intervention Price (MIP) for Arecanut in Goa was fixed @ Rs.73/- per kg. as per the old scheme. After revision of guidelines of MIS, the Market Intervention Price is fixed at the level of cost of production which varies from State to State. The MIP also, therefore varies from State to State.