(a) whether the production of food grains has declined during the last three years due to drought conditions;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the farmers who have committed suicide during the last three years, State-wise?
(a) whether the production of food grains has declined during the last three years due to drought conditions;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the farmers who have committed suicide during the last three years, State-wise?
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) & (b): No sir, the production of food grains has not declined in the country during last three years. The details of production of foodgrains in the country during last three years are as under:
Year Production (Million Tonnes)
2017-18 285.01
2018-19 285.21
2019-20 # 296.65
# - Fourth Advance Estimates.
(c): The State-wise details of the farmers / cultivators suicide during 2017, 2018 and 2019 is at Annexure.