(a) whether the production of garlic has increased during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and year-wise;
(c) whether there is a sharp increase in the import of garlic during the said period;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to increase the export of garlic?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARIQ ANWAR)
(a) to (e): The production of garlic has increased from 8.90 lakh tonnes to 12.28 lakh
tonnes during last three years. The state-wise and year-wise production of garlic
during last three years is Annexed.
The year-wise import of garlic during last three years is as under :
Year Quantity 2009-10 125
2010-11 115
2011-12 310 Source: Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry