(a) whether the Government propose to encourage the farmers to grow the superior
durum wheat of international standard to make a breakthrough in international trading of
wheat; and
(b) if so, the incentives proposed to be given to growers/farmers in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a) & (b): To encourage the production of Durum Wheat in the country, Central
Sector and Centrally Sponsored Crop Development Schemes are being implemented
in which seed minikit demonstrations and frontline demonstrations on Durum Wheat
varieties are also being organised on the farmers` fields. Besides, specialized training
programmes and national level seminar/workshop on wheat production technology
including Durum Wheat are also organised.
Durum Wheat varieties are developed for different agro-climatic zones through
ICAR Research Systems. These zones are Central and Peninsular part of India and
North Western Plains. The grain quality of Durum Wheat varieties produced in Central
part of India is superior which can be exported whereas Durum Wheat produced in
North Western Plains is having high productivity and fit for use in domestic market.