Lok Sabha Question No. 398 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-11-30
Subject: Effects of Chemicals/Bio-fertilizers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 398

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 30 Th  NOVEMBER, 2021

## EFFECTS OF CHEMICALS/ BIO-FERTILIZERS

398. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  about  the  effect  of  chemical  and  bio-fertilizers  on agriculture;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  for  opening  of  distribution/sale  centres  for organic/biofertilizers on the lines of the sales/distribution centres set up for chemical fertilizers;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  Government  propose  to  promote  the  use  of  vermicompost/decompost manure to promote bio-organic fertilizers; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS), All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) and Micro- and Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements (MSNP) have studied the response of various major and micro nutrients  applied  through  chemical  fertilizers  in  different  crops.  Similarly,  the  Council  has developed  improved  and  efficient  strains  of  bio-fertilizers  specific  to  different  crops  and  soil types under Network Project on Soil Biodiversity-Bio-fertilizers. Based on these studies ICAR is recommending soil test based balanced and integrated nutrient management  through conjunctive  use  of  both  inorganic  and  organic  sources  (manure,  bio-fertilizers  etc.)  of  plant nutrients to improve soil health and fertility.
- (c) to  (f):     Government is promoting the use of vermicompost/decompost manure to promote bio-organic  fertilizers  through  dedicated  schemes  of  organic  farming  namely  Paramparagat Krishi  Vikas  Yojana(PKVY)  ,  Mission  Organic  Value  Chain  Development  for  North  Eastern States  (MOVCDNER).  Financial  assistance  is  also  provided  for  promoting  use  of  bio  and

organic fertilizer @ Rs. 31,000/ha under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and @ Rs. 32000/ha under Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region.

Under Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme (CISS), credit linked back ended subsidy is provided through National Bank for  Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) @33% of Total Financial Outlay subject to the maximum of Rs 63 lakh/ unit against Total Financial Outlay (TFO)  of  Rs.190.00  lakh  for  maximum  capacity  of  100  TPD  of  Fruit  &  Vegetable  Agro Composting Unit, while State and Central Government agencies are provided 100% assistance with maximum limit of Rs 190.00 lakh. Moreover, for establishment of Bio-fertilizer/ Bio-pesticide production units of 200 Ton Per Annum (TPA) capacity, 100% assistance is provided to State Govt./ Govt. Agencies up to a maximum limit of Rs.160.00 lakh/ unit. Similarly, for individuals/ private agencies assistance up to 25% of cost limited to Rs.40 lakh/unit as capital investment is provided through NABARD.

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Government is  also promoting the use of bio-organic fertilizers through various schemes which is given at Annexure-l. However, retailers/traders of bio/organic fertilizers are required to obtain permission  from States Government for sale of bio/organic fertilizers, as per provision of clause 8 of Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985.

## Steps taken by government for promotion of bio/organic fertilizers through various schemes.

-  Soil  Health  Management  (SHM) :  Government  is  providing  Rs  160  lakh  /unit  for establishment  of  bio-fertilizer  production  unit  (200MT  capacity)  to  State  Government which  is  shared  on  60:40  ratios  between  GoI  and  State  Government.  15  bio-fertilizer production units have been established under SHM
-  National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP): Financial assistance@ 50% subsidy to the tune of Rs. 300/- per ha is being provided for different components including biofertilizers,  supply  of  Rhizobium  culture/Phosphate  Solubilising  Bacteria  (PSB)/  Zinc Solubilising Bacteria(ZSB)/ Azatobacter/ Mycorrhiza and vermi compost
-  National Food Security Mission (NFSM): Under NFSM, financial assistance is provided for promotion of Bio-Fertilizer (Rhizobium/ PSB) @50% of the cost limited to Rs.300 per ha.
-  Based on ICAR recommendation Government is promoting soil test based balanced and integrated  nutrient  management through conjunctive use of both inorganic and organic sources (manure, bio-fertilizers etc.) of plant nutrients to improve soil health and fertility.

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