Lok Sabha Question No. 1533 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Coconut Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL, SUDHEER GUPTA, M. K. RAGHAVAN, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, R. PARTHIPAN, ANTO  ANTONY, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1533

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016

## COCONUT PRODUCTION

## 1533.     SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI ASHOK  SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  India  is  the  biggest  coconut  producer  in  the  world,  if  so,  the  details  of  the coconut production in various States of the country during the last three years, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the coconut production is declining in the country during the current year;
- (c) if  so,  whether Coconut Development Board has conducted any survey in this regard, if so, the findings thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  transform  and  modernise  the  agriculture sector  which  includes  coconut  farming  and  cash  crops  like  rubber,  areca  nut,  spice,  etc.  in various States of the country including Kerala, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government to promote coconut production and to produce more value added products like 'neera' from the coconut to promote its export and earn foreign exchange?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA)

- (a): Yes, Madam.  As per the latest statistics, (2013), India ranks first in coconut production in the world.  State-wise details of coconut production are at Annexure-I.
- (b) & (c): Coconut Development Board undertakes statistical survey to estimate production and productivity of Coconut.  However, current year details are not available.

(d) & (e): Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is being implemented in  all  states,  including  Kerala  for  holistic  development  of  the  horticulture  sector,  viz.  coconut, spices  etc.    Details  of  schemes    being  implemented  by  Coconut  Development  Board, Directorate of Arecanut and Spices and Rubber Board are at Annexure-II to IV respectively.

Coconut  Development  Board  (CDB)  is  encouraging development  production and marketing of 'Neera' as a natural health drink.  Neera Production is done on a commercial scale in Kerala only.  CDB is providing financial assistance to an extent of 25% of capital cost as back ended credit linked subsidy for a    maximum of Rs.50.00 lakhs per project for establishing neera processing plants under the scheme Technology Mission on Coconut (TMOC).

Government of Kerala has issued the Neera Rules, 2014 and neera production is being done  through  17  Coconut  Producer  Companies  (CPCs)  affiliated  with  CDB,  with  a  weekly production of 43025 liters in Kerala.

## Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1533 for answer on 03.05.2016 regarding Coconut Production

## Production of Coconut for 2012 - 13, 2013-14 and 2014-15

## Production in Million nuts.

| Sl. No          | State/UT                  | 2012-13 Production   | 2013-14 Production   |   2014-15 Production |
|-----------------|---------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 1               | Kerala                    | 5798.04              | 5968.01              |              4896.61 |
| 2               | Karnataka                 | 6058.86              | 5041.15              |              5141.15 |
| 3               | Tamil Nadu                | 6917.25              | 6917.25              |              6917.46 |
| 4               | Andhra Pradesh            | 1933.07              | 1828.46              |              1463.56 |
| 5               | Odisha                    | 380.93               | 324.93               |               324.89 |
| 6               | Gujarat                   | 322.39               | 295.03               |               295.03 |
| 7               | West Bengal               | 369.31               | 370.83               |               372.23 |
| 8               | Maharashtra               | 187.47               | 187.47               |               187.44 |
| 9               | Goa                       | 122.71               | 128.13               |               127.72 |
| 10              | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 129.97               | 129.97               |               129.77 |
| 11              | Assam                     | 160.21               | 136.61               |               237.49 |
| 12              | Bihar                     | 141.14               | 141.42               |               141.38 |
| 13              | Tripura                   | 27.45                | 28.30                |                28.41 |
| 14              | Lakshadweep               | 70.91                | 70.91                |                70.91 |
| 15              | Puducherry                | 33.68                | 34.09                |                21.9  |
| 16              | Chhattisgarh              | 11.44                | 22.10                |                27.85 |
| 17              | Telengana                 | -                    | 24.09                |                25.34 |
| 18              | Nagaland                  | 15.11                | 16.32                |                16.32 |
| 19              | Mizoram                   | 0.09                 | 0.12                 |                 0.16 |
| 20              | Daman & Diu               | Neg.                 | Neg.                 |                13.99 |
| All India Total | All India Total           | 22680.03             | 21665.19             |             20439.6  |

Source:  Coconut Development Board, Kochi.

## Annexure -II.

Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1533 for answer on 03.05.2016 regarding Coconut production.

Schemes Implemented by Coconut Development Board for Increasing Production of Coconut.

## Normal Schemes :-

- A.1.  Production and distribution of planting material.
- a) Establishment of Demonstration cum Seed Production (DSP) Farms.
- b) Establishment of Regional Coconut Nurseries.
- c) Distribution of Hybrids/dwarf seedlings through Government Departments /Private.
- d) Establishment of Nucleus Coconut Seed Garden.
- e) Establishment of small coconut nurseries.
- A.2. Expansion of Area under Coconut
- A.3. Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement.
- a)  Laying out of Demonstration Plots.
- b)  Organic Manure Units.
- A.4.  Information and information Technology
- B.  Technology Mission on Coconut.
- C. Replanting and Rejuvenation of coconut gardens
- D.  Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme.
- E.   Kera  Suraksha Insurance Scheme for Coconut Tree Climbers.
- F. Establishment of in house Research and Development Centre.

## New Schemes :-

1. Centre of Excellence in Coconut.
2. Establishment of New Coconut Orchards.

## Annexure III

Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1533 for answer on 03.05.2016 regarding Coconut Production

## Programmes  implemented by Directorate of Areca Nut and Spices Board (DASD)

1.   Area Expansion Programmes-Establishment of new gardens
2.    Rejuvenation /Replanting of old and senile Gardens
3.   Production and distribution of quality planting materials
4.   Integrated Pest and disease management
5.   Integrated Nutrient Management
6.   Organic farming
7.   Mechanization for pre and post harvest operations
8.   Integrated Post-Harvest Management
9.   Development of Market Yards
10. Technology dissemination through front line demonstration
11. Human Resource Development

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## Annexure IV.

## Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  1533  for  answer  on  03.05.2016  regarding  Coconut Production

## Schemes implanted by Rubber Board for increasing production and modernization

1. Location specific  research in all rubber growing regions/states to develop high yielding varieties of planting materials and appropriate  cultural practices 2. Dissemination  of  technical  knowhow  through  more  than  2300  Rubber  Producers Societies (RPS). 3. Production and distribution of modern  planting materials through Rubber Board Nurseries. 4. Promoting collective processing of rubber through Group Processing Centers attached to the Rubber Producers Societies (RPS). 5. Support  for  rubber  processing  companies  for  enhancing  value  addition,  modernization
2. and scientific waste management.