(a) the details of hybrid seeds used in the Indian agriculture;
(b) whether the Government exercises any control over price of such seeds;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the measures taken by the Government for research and development of high productive seeds?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): The details of hybrid seeds produced in the country over four years as
reported by States/Seed producing agencies is at Annexure.
(b): No, Madam.
(c): Question does not arise.
(d): National Agricultural Research System i.e. Indian Council of Agricultural
Research and State Agriculture Universities has been established for research and
development. Assistance is also provided for research and development to various
agencies under programmes such as National Food Security Mission (NFSM), Integrated
Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm and Maize (ISOPOM), Technology Mission on
Cotton (TMC), Technology Mission on Jute & Mesta (TMJM), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas
Yojana (RKVY) and National Horticulture Mission (NHM).