Lok Sabha Question No. 1545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Production of Spices
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1545

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## PRODUCTION OF SPICES

1545.       SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  production  of  spices  in  Andhra  Pradesh  along  with  the assistance being provided to spice producers of the State;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to introduce innovative methods to give much needed fillip for import of spices;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  steps taken by the Government to promote the production of spices in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA )

- (a): Production of spices in Andhra Pradesh is estimated at 9.46 lakh tonnes from an estimated area of 2.02 lakh ha.  The details of production of various spices grown in Andhra Pradesh in the last two years are given below :-

| Spices     |   Production ('000 tonnes) 2013-14 |   Production ('000 tonnes) 2014-15 |
|------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Chillies   |                             601.99 |                             739.62 |
| Turmeric   |                             151.91 |                             143.23 |
| Ginger     |                               1.37 |                               1.22 |
| Coriander  |                               5.02 |                              20.78 |
| Ajwain     |                               2.88 |                               1.7  |
| Tamarind   |                              12.64 |                              11.45 |
| Curry leaf |                              19.95 |                              28.24 |
| Total      |                             795.76 |                             946.24 |

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India under the scheme Mission for Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH)  provides  financial assistance for adopting modernized methods of production of spices. Major development programmes undertaken under MIDH are production of planting materials, area  expansion,  promotion  of  Integrated  Pest  Management  /  Integrated  Nutrient Management, promotion of organic farming, creation of water resources, post-harvest management, development  of  market  yards,  human  resource  development  etc.    The major  development  programmes  applicable  to  spices  and  the  pattern  of  assistance provided under MIDH are given in Annexure.

(b) & (c): Advance  license  scheme  is  implemented  by  the  Spices  Board  under Ministry of Commerce for import of pepper and crude spices extracts to facilitate value addition  and  re-export.    Considering  our  capability  in  high  tech  processing  in  spice, spices like pepper and crude spice oils are imported for processing, blending and reexport under the advance authorization scheme of the Government.  Spices like Clove, Cassia, Poppy seed and large cardamom are imported mainly for domestic consumption as our production is not sufficient to meet the domestic demand of these spices.

(d): The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture for enhancing production and productivity of horticultural crops including spices. Under this Mission, development programmes are implemented wherein financial assistance is provided to the producers of spices. The mission programmes are aimed at increasing production, productivity and quality of the produce to meet the growing demand in the domestic as well  as  export  market.  These  programmes  are  being  implemented  through  State Horticulture Missions (SHM) in various States including Andhra Pradesh.

The  Spices  Board  under  the  Ministry  of  Commerce  also  provides  financial assistance to the tune of 50% for development of spices.  The major components are supply of turmeric seed material, turmeric boilers, turmeric polisher, IPM kits, silpauline / high density poly ethylene sheets and plant protection equipments. Training programmes are also imparted to improve the quality of the spices.

## Major development programmes applicable to spices and the pattern of assistance provided under MIDH.

|     | Programme                                                                                                                                           | Rate of assistance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| I.  | Production of planting materials                                                                                                                    | Production of planting materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|     | 1.Hitech Nursery                                                                                                                                    | Rs 25 lakh/ha. 100% cost for public sector. For private sector, credit linked back ended subsidy @ 40% of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs 40 lakh/unit, for a maximum of 4 ha.                                                                                    |
|     | 2.Small Nursery                                                                                                                                     | Rs 15 lakh/ha. 100% cost for public sector. For private sector, credit linked back -ended subsidy, subject to a maximum of Rs 7.5 lakh/unit.                                                                                                                       |
|     | 3.Seed production of vegetable and spices                                                                                                           | Rs 35000/ha. 100% to public sector. For private sector 35% in general areas and 50% in North-East and Himalayan States.                                                                                                                                            |
|     | 4.Seed infrastructure for handling, processing, packing, storage etc of seeds meant for uses as seed material for cultivation of horticulture crops | Rs 200 lakh. 100% cost to public sector. For private sector, 50% cost of project as credit- linked back subsidy.                                                                                                                                                   |
| II. | Establishment of new gardens (area expansion - for a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)                                                          | Establishment of new gardens (area expansion - for a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)                                                                                                                                                                         |
|     | 1.Seed spices and rhizomatic spices                                                                                                                 | Rs 12000/ha (40% of total cost of Rs 30000/ha) for meeting expenditure on planting material and cost for material for INM/IPM etc . For North East and Himalayan States, Tribal sub-plan and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, assistance will be 50% of the total cost.  |
|     | 2.Perennial Spices (black pepper, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg)                                                                                       | Maximum of Rs 20000/ha (40% of total cost of Rs 50000) for meeting expenditure on planting material and cost for material for INM/IPM etc. For North East and Himalayan States, Tribal sub-plan and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, assistance will be 50% of the cost. |
|     | 3.Rejuvenation / replacement of senile plantation, canopy management.                                                                               | 50% of the total cost of Rs 40000/ha subject to a maximum of Rs 20000/ha. Limited to 2 ha per beneficiary.                                                                                                                                                         |

| III.   | Promotion of INM/IPM                                     | Maximum Rs 1200/ha. (30% of the total cost of Rs 4000). Limited to 4 ha per beneficiary.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|--------|----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| IV.    | Organic farming                                          |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|        | 1.Adoption of organic farming                            | Rs 10000/ha (50% of cost of the total cost of Rs 20000/ha) for a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary, spread over a period of 3 years involving an assistance of Rs.4000/- in first year and Rs.3000/- each in second & third year. The programme to be linked with certification.                                                                                                   |
|        | 2.Organic Certification                                  | Project based. Rs. 5 lakh for a cluster of 50 ha which will include Rs.1.50 lakh in first year, Rs. 1.50 lakh in second year and Rs. 2.00 lakh in third year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|        | 3.Vermi compost Units/ organic input production          | Rs.100,000/ unit for permanent structure and Rs. 16,000/unit for high density poly ethylene (HDPE) Vermibed. 50% of cost conforming to the size of the unit of 30'x8'x2.5' dimension of permanent structure to be administered on pro-rata basis. For HDPE Vermibed, 50% of cost conforming to the size of 96 cft (12'x4'x2') and IS 15907:2010 to be administered on pro-rata basis. |
| V.     | Technology dissemination through frontline demonstration | Rs 25 lakhs. 75 %of cost in farmers field and 100% of cost in farms belonging to Public Sector, State Agricultural Universities etc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| VI.    | Human Resource Development                               | Human Resource Development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|        | 1.Training of farmers - Within the state                 | Rs 1000/day per farmer including transport                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|        | 2.Training of farmers - Outside the state                | Project based                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|        | 3.Exposure visit of farmers - Outside the state.         | Project based                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|        | 4.Exposure visit of farmers - Outside India              | Rs 4 lakh/participant. Project based. 100% of air or rail travel. Course fee to be funded under mission management.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |

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