Lok Sabha Question No. 2501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Distribution of Seeds and Fertilizers in Chattisgarh
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Mohan Mandavi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2501

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  AUGUST, 2021

## DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS AND FERTILIZERS IN CHATTISGARH

## 2501. SHRI MOHAN MANDAVI:

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

- (a) whether the State of Chattisgarh has distributed hybrid seeds and fertilizers to the farmers within the stipulated time;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise/area-wise;
- (c) whether the  apathetic  attitude  of  the  bureaucrats  is  often  a  threat  to  time bound distribution of hybrid seeds and fertilizers to the farmers leading to decrease in production;
- (d) the remedial measures taken to solve this problem; and
- (e) the  details  of  action  taken  by  the  Government  against  such  persons responsible for this during the years 2020-21 and 2021-22?

## ANSWER

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

- a) Yes. Government of Chattishagrh has informed that hybrid seeds and fertilizers are distributed to farmers of Chhattisgarh State within stipulated time.
- b) Various seed producing agencies like State Agriculture Department, State Seed  Corporation,  National  Seed  Producing  Agencies,  Seed  Cooperatives  and other  Private  Seed  Companies  etc.  are  involved  in  production  and  distribution  of

hybrid seeds to the farmers in the State. The District-wise details of distribution of

- Hybrid Seeds is placed at Annexure-I and Fertilizers at Annexure-II. c) As informed Government of Chattishagrh no such incidence have been notice d in the State. d)  &  e)   Question does not arise.

Annexure - I District-wise details of Hybrid Seed Distribution in Chhattisgarh during 2020-21 & 2021-22

| S. No.   | District       | Seed Distribution (in Quintals) Year 2020-21 Year 2021-22 (29.07.2021)   | Seed Distribution (in Quintals) Year 2020-21 Year 2021-22 (29.07.2021)   | Seed Distribution (in Quintals) Year 2020-21 Year 2021-22 (29.07.2021)   | Seed Distribution (in Quintals) Year 2020-21 Year 2021-22 (29.07.2021)   |
|----------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|          |                | Hybrid Paddy                                                             | Hybrid Maize                                                             | Hybrid Paddy                                                             | Hybrid Maize                                                             |
| 1        | Raipur         | 15.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 24.25                                                                    | 7.00                                                                     |
| 2        | Gariyaband     | 0.00                                                                     | 20.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 32.00                                                                    |
| 3        | Baloda Bazar   | 21.00                                                                    | 60.00                                                                    | 18.00                                                                    | 7.00                                                                     |
| 4        | Dhamtri        | 0.00                                                                     | 16.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 7.00                                                                     |
| 5        | Rajnandgaon    | 75.00                                                                    | 40.00                                                                    | 130.00                                                                   | 0.00                                                                     |
| 6        | Kabirdham      | 15.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 15.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     |
| 7        | Bilaspur       | 15.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 11.25                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     |
| 8        | Gaulera Pendra | 0.00                                                                     | 46.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 0.00                                                                     |
| 9        | Mungeli        | 112.56                                                                   | 0.00                                                                     | 11.25                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     |
| 10       | Korba          | 15.00                                                                    | 40.00                                                                    | 15.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     |
| 11       | Raigarh        | 15.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | .15.00                                                                   | 0.00                                                                     |
| 12       | Surguja        | 0.00                                                                     | 20.00                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 96.00                                                                    |
| 13       | Jashpur        | 7.00                                                                     | 15.00                                                                    | 11.25                                                                    | 7.50                                                                     |
| 14       | Surajpur       | 241.00                                                                   | 92.45                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     | 120.00                                                                   |
| 15       | Balrampur      | 15.00                                                                    | 212.00                                                                   | 30.00                                                                    | 128.80                                                                   |
| 16       | Koriya         | 100.00                                                                   | 40.00                                                                    | 100.00                                                                   | 40.00                                                                    |
| 17       | Jagdalpur      | 80.59                                                                    | 194.40                                                                   | 0.00                                                                     | 105.50                                                                   |
| 18       | Kondagaon      | 0.00                                                                     | 412.60                                                                   | 0.00                                                                     | 35.00                                                                    |
| 19       | Kanker         | 0.00                                                                     | 54.00                                                                    | 30.00                                                                    | 47.00                                                                    |
| 20       | Dantewada      | 0.00                                                                     | 47.00                                                                    | 11.25                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     |
| 21       | Sukma          | 27.00                                                                    | 15.00                                                                    | 11.25                                                                    | 0.00                                                                     |
| 22       | Beejapur       | 7.50                                                                     | 40.00                                                                    | 7.50                                                                     | 0.00                                                                     |
|          | Total          | 761.65                                                                   | 1364.45                                                                  | 441.00                                                                   | 632.80                                                                   |

Annexure - II District-wise details of Fertilizer Distribution in Chhattisgarh during Kharif 2020 & Kharif 2021

| S.    | District       | Distribution (in MT)   | Distribution (in MT)     |
|-------|----------------|------------------------|--------------------------|
| No.   |                | Kharif 2020            | Kharif 2021 (29.07.2021) |
| 1     | Raipur         | 69341                  | 50414                    |
| 2     | Gariyaband     | 24403                  | 26718                    |
| 3     | Baloda Bazar   | 97777                  | 57190                    |
| 4     | Mahasamund     | 96948                  | 69310                    |
| 5     | Dhamtri        | 47862                  | 48849                    |
| 6     | Durg           | 59020                  | 41765                    |
| 7     | Balod          | 64614                  | 43536                    |
| 8     | Bemetara       | 68181                  | 58108                    |
| 9     | Rajnandgaon    | 85817                  | 73349                    |
| 10    | Kabirdham      | 49092                  | 41669                    |
| 11    | Bilaspur       | 75126                  | 40273                    |
| 12    | Gaulera Pendra | 4542                   | 97                       |
| 13    | Mungeli        | 35490                  | 29272                    |
| 14    | Janjgir        | 83778                  | 47934                    |
| 15    | Korba          | 12517                  | 8487                     |
| 16    | Raigarh        | 80807                  | 37255                    |
| 17    | Surguja        | 33715                  | 25080                    |
| 18    | Jashpur        | 11893                  | 23271                    |
| 19    | Surajpur       | 19874                  | 19988                    |
| 20    | Balrampur      | 19549                  | 10056                    |
| 21    | Koriya         | 12090                  | 12883                    |
| 22    | Jagdalpur      | 26191                  | 19990                    |
| 23    | Kondagaon      | 28617                  | 23223                    |
| 24    | Kanker         | 48064                  | 36093                    |
| 25    | Dantewada      | 0                      | 0                        |
| 26    | Sukma          | 1853                   | 1823                     |
| 27    | Beejapur       | 3101                   | 1209                     |
| 28    | Narayanpur     | 2062                   | 1219                     |
| Total | Total          | 1162324                | 849061                   |

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