Lok Sabha Question No. 3296 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: New Varieties of Rice
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3296 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/01/2019

## NEW VARIETIES OF RICE

## 3296.  SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  approved  the  new  varieties  of  flood  and  droughttolerant rice for cultivation in disaster prone areas, if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government for the smooth availability of the new rice varieties;

(b) whether there is  any  difference  in  cost  of  production  between  the  new  varieties and the already available old varieties of rice, if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  the  new  varieties  of  flood  and drought-tolerant rice?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) The research efforts of National Agricultural Research System  (NARS) comprising  Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR),  Central  Agricultural Universities (CAUs) and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) have led to development  of  several  flood    and  drought  tolerant  varieties  of  rice  which  have  been released  and notified by  Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards, Notification and Release of Varieties for Agricultural Crops (Annexure-I) .

The  ICAR  has  two  nation-wide  network  projects viz. AICRP-NSP  (Crops)  and ICAR Seed Project pertinent to quality seed production. AICRP-NSP (Crops) undertakes production of breeder seed  which is further multiplied in seed chain in order to supply quality  seed  to  farmers.  Whereas,  ICAR  Seed  Project  is  aimed  at  strengthening  of infrastructure  pertinent  to  seed  domain  of  NARS,  thereby  promoting  production  of quality seed and making them available to farmers. Approximately, 1620 quintals breeder seed and 9163 quintals quality seed of flood and drought tolerant varieties of rice have been produced during 2014-15 to 2017-18.

(b) There is no additional cost involved for cultivation of new varieties as compared to old varieties, rather, these varieties are more economical during stress (flood/drought) conditions.

(c) The  ICAR  along  with  NARS  partners  organizes  the  frontline  demonstrations (FLDs) of improved varieties for their promotion. During last three years ~ 2000 frontline demonstrations were conducted and technologies promoted including flood and drought tolerant varieties in different states.

Besides,  site  visits,  kisan  melas,  farmers'  days,  seed  days,  farmers  training programmes  are  also  organized  to  promote  the  new  varieties  and  generate  awareness among the farmers about new technologies including flood and drought tolerant varieties of rice.

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## Annexure-I

[Part (a) of Lok Sabha USQ No.3296 for 01/01/2019]

Flood and drought tolerant varieties of rice released and notified since May 2014 to till date

| Flood/submergence/water logging /deep water tolerance                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Drought/moisture stress /low rainfall tolerance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CR Dhan 505; CR Dhan 508; Samba Sub- 1; Tanmayee (OR2339-8); CR 1009 Sub 1; Bheema (Dheera) (MTU 1140); CR Dhan 506; CR Dhan 408 (Chakaakhi); CR Dhan 507; CR Dhan 409; CO 43 Sub-1; DRR Dhan 50; Ranjit SUB-1; Bahadur SUB-1; Ashutosh (OR 2331-14); Tripura Jala -1 | IR-64 Drt I; Birsa Vikas Dhan 111; Birsa Vikas Dhan 203; Sabour Shree (RAU 724-48-33); Kalachampa; DRR Dhan 44; DRR Dhan 43; ADV 8301 (Hybrid); DRR Dhan 46; JRH 19 (Hybrid); Nandyala Sona (NDLR 7); Daksha (KMP-175); DRR Dhan 47; DRR Dhan 50; CAU- RI; Him Palam Lal Dhan-1 (HPR 2795); Tripura Hakuchuk - 2; Tripura Khara -2; Tripura Khara -1; Tripura Hakuchuk - 1; Tripura Aush; VNR-2111 PLUS (VNR 212); ADT 51 (AD 09367) |

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