Lok Sabha Question No. 2946 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Coconut Cultivation
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RITA TARAI, J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2946

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  15 TH  MARCH, 2016

## COCONUT CULTIVATION

2946.  SHRIMATI RITA TARAI: SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE   ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to popularize coconut cultivation across the country including Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if  so,  the  details thereof along with the schemes/plans/projects implemented by Coconut Development Board (CDB) in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) the details of funds allotted by the Union Government to various States including Tamil Nadu for coconut cultivation along with the details of the utilization of the funds;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  increase  the  allocation  of  funds through CDB for coconut cultivation; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA )

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Coconut Development Board is extending coconut cultivation across the country including Tamil Nadu wherever soil and climate conditions are congenial to coconut. Details of the schemes implemented in Tamil Nadu during the year 2015-16 are given in Annexure-I.
- (c): State-wise details including Tamil Nadu are given in Annexure -II.
- (d) & (e): The allocation of fund for Coconut Development Board has been increased from Rs123.00 crores during 2014-15 to Rs.151.00 crores during 2015-16.

## Annexure -I.

## Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  2946  for  answer  on  15.03.2016  regarding Coconut Cultivation.

Coconut Development Board is implementing following schemes/developmental programs in Tamil Nadu.

## 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.
- B.  Technology Mission on Coconut.
- C.  Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme.
- D.   Kera  Suraksha Insurance Scheme for Coconut Tree Climbers.

## New Schemes :-

1. Centre of Excellence in Coconut.
2. Friends of Coconut Tree.
3. Formation of Coconut Producers' Societies (CPS)/Federation (CPF)/Companies (CPC).

## Annexure -II

## Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2946 for answer on 15.03.2016 regarding Coconut Cultivation.

State-wise  Financial  Target  and  Achievement  under  various  schemes  of  Coconut Development  Board  relating  to  Production  and  distribution  of  planting  material, Expansion of Area under Coconut and Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement during 2015-16 ( as on 09.03.2016).

| Sl No   | State             | 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)   | 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)   |
|---------|-------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
|         |                   | Target                   | Achievement              |
| 1       | Kerala            | 175.151                  | 95.063                   |
| 2       | Karnataka         | 660.216                  | 568.706                  |
| 3       | Tamil Nadu        | 923.265                  | 983.910                  |
| 4       | Andhra Pradesh    | 1284.326                 | 1282.715                 |
| 5       | Odisha            | 117.096                  | 89.660                   |
| 6       | Maharashtra       | 96.981                   | 56.540                   |
| 7       | West Bengal       | 121.286                  | 107.920                  |
| 8       | Bihar             | 27.775                   | 27.320                   |
| 9       | Goa               | 15.198                   | 1.500                    |
| 10      | Gujarat           | 21.838                   | 37.370                   |
| 11      | Chhattisgarh      | 36.431                   | 33.530                   |
| 12      | A N Islands       | 37.857                   | 37.370                   |
| 13      | Puducherry        | 5.638                    | 5.160                    |
| 14      | Lakshadweep       | 2.150                    | 0.000                    |
| 15      | Assam             | 64.654                   | 76.780                   |
| 16      | Tripura           | 31.357                   | 4.700                    |
| 17      | Nagaland          | 4.863                    | 3.430                    |
| 18      | Arunachal Pradesh | 8.193                    | 3.000                    |
| 19      | Meghalaya         | 7.600                    | 1.600                    |
| 20      | Mizoram           | 8.075                    | 7.700                    |
| 21      | Others            | 10.375                   | 0.000                    |
|         |                   | 3660.322                 | 3423.974                 |

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