(a) whether the Government has evolved a strategy to optimize cultivation and production of
grapes and grape products;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken to implement the same and protect the
interests of the growers;
(c) the funds allocated for the purpose during 2005-06, state-wise; and
(d) the area under cultivation of grapes of different varieties in Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh, Rajasthan and other States during the last three years?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) to (c): Government has launched a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on `National
Horticulture Mission` with effect from 2005-06 to address the over all development of
horticulture in the country. The scheme envisages development of fruits including grapes duly
ensuring end to end approach covering production, post harvest management and marketing. An
allocation of Rs.630.00 crore has been provided under NHM for the year 2005-06. State-wise
allocation has not been made.
(d): The State-wise available data on area under cultivation of grapes during the last three
year is given in the Statement at Annexure. The main variety of grapes being grown in three
states are Thompson Seedless, Bangalore Blue and Anab-e-Shahi.
ANNEXURE
STATE-WISE AREA OF GRAPES (000`HAC)
NAME AND STATE YEAR
2000-01 2001-02 2002-03
Maharashtra 29.8 32.5 35.2 Karnataka 8.2 10.0 9.7 Andhra Pradesh 1.6 1.6 1.7 Tamil Nadu 2.4 2.4 2.4 Punjab 1.4 1.4 1.3 Haryana 1.2 1.1 0.9 Madhya Pradesh 0.1 0.1 0.1 Mizoram 0.1 0.2 0.3 Jammu & Kashmir 0.2 0.2 0.2 Others 0.2 0.1 0.2 Total 45.2 49.6 52.0
SOURCES: NATIONAL HORTICULTURE BOARD