GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5400

ANSWERED ON:06.09.2011

PRODUCTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

ANANT KUMAR HEGDE

(a) whether it is a fact that more land is being used for production of fruits and vegetables during the last three years in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of fruits and vegetables produced during the last three years and the current year, area-wise and State-wise?

Will the Minister of AGRICULTUREbe pleased to state:-

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD

PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

 (a) & (b):Yes, Madam. The area under production of fruits and vegetables during the last three years in the country has slightly increased, as shown in the table below:

(in 000’ ha)

Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Fruits 6100.9 6329.2 6624.7

Vegetables 7980.7 7984.8 8217.0

Total 14081.6 14314.0 14841.7

Source:National Horticulture Board #2nd Advanced Estimate – Department of Agriculture & Cooperation

(c):A statement showing the details of fruits and vegetables produced during the last three years and the current year, area-wise and State-wise is given at Annexure-I