Lok Sabha Question No. 2578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Initial Cost in Horticultural Crops
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, C.S. PUTTARAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2578

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017

## INITIAL COST IN HORTICULTURAL CROPS

2578.  SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA: SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  initial  cost  in  horticultural  crops  like  orange,  mandarian  orange,  etc.  and cash crops like cumin seeds, isabgol, etc. is excessive;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is a fact that input grant is provided considering the initial cost of crops of this category as base in case of crop loss and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  the  Government  proposes  to  enhance  agricultural  input grants on account of initial cost of horticultural and cash crops being excessive; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.    The  initial  cost  of  cultivation  in  perennial  horticulture  crops  like orange and mandarin orange are higher due to higher input costs towards land preparation, cost  of  planting  material,  integrated  nutrient  and  pest  management  etc.  The  details  of  initial indicative cost of horticultural crops like orange and mandarin orange are given in Annexure-I. However, the total cost of cultivation ranges for Rs.2.00 - 2.40 lakhs/ha for five years. As far as crops  like  cumin  seed  and  isabgol  are  concerned,  the  initial  costs  are  lower  compared  to perennial horticulture crops. The total cost of Cumin seed and Isabgol ranges from Rs.47,500 to Rs.71,200/ha. and from Rs.26,920 to Rs.32,500/ha respectively.
- (c): The assistance provided under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) for these crops is based on the cost norms fixed on the basis of cost of cultivation.  The input costs are also taken into account by providing grant in case of crop loss. The details of cost norms and assistance provided are given in Annexure-II.
- (d) & (e): The cost norms revised in year 2014 under MIDH have been in force. There is no proposal to enhance the agricultural input grants as the Government has decided to continue the present input grants.

## Annexure I in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Q.No.2578 for 01.08.2017 regarding Initial cost in Horticultural Crops

## INDICATIVE INITIAL UNIT COST OF ORANGE AND MANDARIN ORANGE UNDER MIDH (Rupees per hectare)

| Crop             | Plant spacin g (m)   | Plant spacin g (m)   | No. of Plants/ha   |   Cost of planting material |   Cost of inputs |   Total cost without integratio n |   Cost of integratio n with drip etc. | Total cost with Integration   |
|------------------|----------------------|----------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Mandarin /Orange | 6.0 6.0              | ×                    | 278 10008          |                       30000 |            40008 |                             33900 |                                 73908 |                               |
| Mandarin /Orange | 5.4 5.4              | ×                    | 343                |                       12348 |            30000 |                             42348 |                                 33900 | 76248                         |
| Mandarin /Orange | 5.0 5.0              | ×                    | 400                |                       14400 |            31000 |                             45400 |                                 33900 | 79300                         |
| Mandarin /Orange | 5.0 4.5              | ×                    | 444                |                       15984 |            32000 |                             47984 |                                 33900 | 81884                         |
| Mandarin /Orange | 4.5 4.5              | ×                    | 494                |                       17784 |            35000 |                             52784 |                                 33900 | 86684                         |
| Mandarin /Orange | 4.0 5.0              | ×                    | 500                |                       18000 |            32000 |                             50000 |                                 33900 | 83900                         |

## Annexure II in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Q.No.2578 for 01.08.2017 regarding Initial cost in Horticultural Crops

| Item                                                                          | Cost Norms                                                                    | Pattern of Assistance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Establishment of new gardens (Area expansion - for a maximum area of 4 ha per | Establishment of new gardens (Area expansion - for a maximum area of 4 ha per | Establishment of new gardens (Area expansion - for a maximum area of 4 ha per                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| beneficiary) High density planting (Orange/ Mandarin orange).                 | beneficiary) High density planting (Orange/ Mandarin orange).                 | beneficiary) High density planting (Orange/ Mandarin orange).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| a) Integrated package with drip irrigation                                    | Rs. 1.50 lakh /ha                                                             | Maximum of Rs. 0.60 lakh per ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the expenditure on planting material, cost of drip system, INM/IPM, canopy management etc., in 3 installments of 60:20:20 subject to survival rate of 75% in 2nd year and 90% in 3 rd year..                                                                                                                                               |
| b) Without Integration.                                                       | Rs. 1.00 lakh/ha.                                                             | Maximum of Rs. 0.40 lakh/ha (40% of the cost) for meeting the expenditure on planting material and cost of INM/IPM in 3 installments (60:20:20). For (a) and (b) above, in the case of NE and Himalayan States, TSP areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, assistance will be @50% of cost in 3 installments of 60:20:20 subject to survival rate of 75% in 2nd year and 90% in 3 rd year. |
| Normal Planting                                                               | Normal Planting                                                               | Normal Planting                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| a) Integrated package with drip irrigation                                    | Rs. 1.00 lakh/ha                                                              | Maximum of Rs. 0.40 lakh/ ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the expenditure on planting material, cost of drip system, INM/IPM, canopy management etc in 3 installments of 60:20:20 subject to survival rate of 75% in 2nd year & 90% in 3rd year for perennial crops and for non perennial crops in 2 installments of 75:25.                                                                             |
| b) Without Integration                                                        | Rs. 60,000/ha                                                                 | Maximum of Rs. 0.30 lakh/ha (50 % of cost) for meeting the expenditure on planting material and cost of INM/IPM in 3 installments, in all States. For (a) and (b) above, in the case of NE and Himalayan States, TSP areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, assistance will be @50% of cost in 3 installments.                                                                             |
| Spices ( For a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)                          | Spices ( For a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)                          | Spices ( For a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| i) Seed spice and Rhizomatic spices                                           | Rs.30,000/ha                                                                  | Maximum of Rs. 12,000/- per ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the expenditure on planting material and cost of material for INM/IPM etc).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

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