Seed Replacement                 Fertilizer Distribution

 

The present rate of HYV Seed replacement in respect of Paddy is 6%. The rate of Seed replacement in the State is much below than the desired level of 33%. The actual position of Certified Seed distribution during Terminal year of 8th Plan and during first three years of 9th Plan period has been shown in Tabular form.

 

(In terms of MT)

Distribution of certified Seed

Achievement 8th Plan (1996-97)

Achievement – 9th Plan Period

1997-1998

1998-1999

1999-2000

Paddy

75.00

32.00

95.00

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Wheat

108.00

124.00

59.00

78.00

Maize

21.00

25.00

10.00

13.00

Pulses

154.00

135.00

74.00

72.00

Total Food Grains

358.00

316.00

238.00

163.00

 

The target for distribution of Certified Seed, vis-à-vis, achievement during 2000-2001 & likely achievement during 2001-02 have been shown in Table below:

 

(In terms of MT)

Distribution of certified Seed

Target

2000 -2001

Achievement 2000-2001

Likely Achievement

2001-2002

Paddy

412.00

457.00

535.00

Wheat

108.00

108.00

150.00

Maize

63.00

33.00

30.00

Pulses

190.00

190.00

11.00

Total Food Grains

773.00

788.00

726.00