Lok Sabha Question No. 4072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Production of Green Vegetable in Bihar
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4072

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2025

## PRODUCTION OF GREEN VEGETABLE IN BIHAR

## 4072.  DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं  िकसान  कʞाण  मंũी be pleased to state:

(a)   whether there is substantial increase in the production of green vegetables in Bihar, if so, the details thereof;

(b)    whether  the  Government  has  initiated  any  measures  to  boost  the  production  of  green vegetables such as onion, potato, bitter gourd, spinach, capsicum, etc. so that financial capability of farmers can be improved, if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  the details about the financial grant given to the State of Bihar to boost the production of green vegetables?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a):    Yes, Sir. The production of vegetables in Bihar has increased by nearly 25% from 144.24 Lakh Metric Tonne in 2014-15 to 179.87 Lakh Metric Tonne in 2024-25 (1 st  Advance Estimate). The details are given in Annexure .

(b):      The  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH),  a  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme, is being implemented w.e.f. 2014-15 for holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew,  cocoa  and  bamboo,  in  all  States  and  UTs.  The  Mission  envisages  production  and productivity improvement of horticulture crops including vegetables through various interventions. Activities  such  as  production  of  planting  material,  coverage  of  area  with  improved  cultivars, rejuvenation of senile orchards, protected cultivation, creation of water resources, adoption of Integrated  Pest  Management  (IPM),  Integrated  Nutrient  Management  (INM),  organic  farming, including insitu generation of organic inputs are taken up under MIDH. Capacity building of farmers and technicians are also provided for adopting improved technologies. The Scheme also envisages creation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) and marketing for better price realization of produce for farmers.

Under MIDH, assistance is also extended for seed production for vegetables @ 100% to the maximum cost of Rs. 50,000 per hectare for open pollinated crops and Rs. 1.80 Lakh per Hectare for hybrid seeds for public sector. In case of private sector, assistance is provided @ 35% of the maximum cost in general areas and 50% in North Eastern & Himalayan States, Tribal Sub Plans (TSP) areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.

Under MIDH, assistance is provided for area expansion of Hybrid vegetables @ 40% to the maximum cost of Rs. 60,000 per hectare for maximum area of 2 hectare per beneficiary in general  areas  and  in  case  of  North  Eastern  and  Himalayan  States,  Tribal  Sub  Plans  areas, Andaman  &  Nicobar  and  Lakshadweep  Islands,  assistance  is  50%  of  the  maximum  cost. Assistance is also extended for area expansion of Onion and Garlic in open pollinated @ 40% to the maximum cost of Rs. 50,000 per hectare for maximum area of 2 hectare per beneficiary in general  areas  and  in  case  of  North  Eastern  and  Himalayan  States,  Tribal  Sub  Plans  areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, assistance is 50% of the maximum cost. In case of vibrant villages assistance is provided @ 80% of the maximum cost.

- (c):    The details of funds released to the State of Bihar under MIDH during the last five years for carrying out various activities related to holistic development of horticulture in the State including boosting the production of green vegetables is as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

| Year    |   Fund Released (Government of India Share) |
|---------|---------------------------------------------|
| 2019-20 |                                       15.15 |
| 2020-21 |                                       15.87 |
| 2021-22 |                                        9.6  |
| 2022-23 |                                       15    |
| 2023-24 |                                       14.06 |

Statement annexed to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4072 due for answer on 25 th  March, 2025 regarding 'Production of Green Vegetable in Bihar'

## Annexure

## Crop-wise  Production  of  Vegetables  in  Bihar  in  2014-15  and  2024-25  (1 st   Advance Estimate)

(Production in '000 Metric Tonne)

| Crop                   |   2014-15 |   2024-25 (1 st Advance Estimate) |
|------------------------|-----------|-----------------------------------|
| Beans                  |    109.3  |                            231.42 |
| Bittergourd            |     67.25 |                             93.44 |
| Bottlegourd            |    631.54 |                            663.91 |
| Brinjal                |   1141.57 |                           1127    |
| Cabbage                |    695.33 |                            799.15 |
| Carrot                 |     53.45 |                            151.33 |
| Cauliflower            |   1003.55 |                           1256.4  |
| Chillies(Green)        |    418.33 |                            490.81 |
| Cucumber               |     67.04 |                             41.62 |
| Elephant Foot Yam      |     36.16 |                             58.33 |
| Mushroom               |      0.06 |                             42.52 |
| Okra/LadyFinger        |    762.9  |                            874.91 |
| Onion                  |   1247.31 |                           1290.01 |
| Parwal/Pointed gourd   |     69.72 |                            111.08 |
| Peas                   |     65.85 |                             68.28 |
| Potato                 |   6345.56 |                           8842.63 |
| Radish                 |    246.55 |                            236.43 |
| Pumpkin/Sitaphal/Kaddu |     12.65 |                             19.01 |
| Sweet Potato           |      8.34 |                             44.77 |
| Tomato                 |   1046.44 |                           1193.43 |
| Other Vegetables       |    395.56 |                            350.91 |
| Vegetables (Total)     |  14424.5  |                          17987.4  |

Source: Horticulture Statistics Unit, DA&FW

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