4.1 Language in which Information Manual/Handbook is available [F.No.1/6/2011-IR dt.15.4.2013]
English, Hindi, and Malayalam
4.2 When was the information manual/handbook last updated?
23-03-2023
4.3 Information available in electronic form [Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)]
Available on the official website: https://www.dasd.gov.in
4.4 Particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)]
Website: https://www.dasd.gov.in
4.5 Such other information as may be prescribed under Section 4(i)(b)(xvii)
4.5.1 Grievance redressal mechanism
Central Public Grievances Redressal and Monitoring (CPGRAM)
Nodal Officer (CPGRAM):
Dr. Homey Cheriyan,
Director
Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development
(Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare)
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Calicut, Kerala
Phone: 0495–2369877 / 2765501,
Fax: 0495-2765777
Email: spicedte@nic.in
Website: www.dasd.gov.in
Part-time Vigilance Officer:
Babulal Meena,
Deputy Director
Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development
(Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare)
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Calicut, Kerala
Phone: 0495–2369877 / 2765501,
Fax: 0495-2765777
Email: spicedte@nic.in
Website: www.dasd.gov.in
4.5.2 Details of applications received under RTI and information provided
A total of 21 RTI applications were received from January to December 2024.
[Refer to attached PDF: File name: 4.6 RTI Receipts and Disposal.pdf]
4.5.3 List of completed schemes/projects/programmes
| S.No. | Programmes | Unit | Cost per Unit (Rs. in Lakhs) | Target (Phy) | Target (Fin, Rs. in Lakhs) | Achievement (Phy) | Achievement (Fin, Rs. in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Production and Distribution of Nucleus Planting Materials of Spices | ||||||
| 1 | Black Pepper / Betelvine | Nos in Lakhs | 8.00 | 24.775 | 198.2000 | 24.775 | 196.4800 |
| 2 | Ginger Rhizomes | Qty in Tonnes | 0.30 | 169.600 | 50.8800 | 169.600 | 50.8800 |
| 3 | Ginger Protray Seedlings | Nos in Lakhs | 1.20 | 6.500 | 7.8000 | 6.500 | 7.8000 |
| 4 | Turmeric Rhizomes | Qty in Tonnes | 0.30 | 652.700 | 195.8100 | 652.700 | 195.8100 |
| 5 | Turmeric Protray Seedlings | Nos in Lakhs | 1.20 | 13.060 | 15.6720 | 13.060 | 15.6720 |
| 6 | Chilli Seeds | Qty in Qtls | 0.75 | 43.500 | 32.6250 | 43.500 | 32.6250 |
| 7 | Seed Spices | Qty in Tonnes | 0.40 | 184.750 | 73.9000 | 184.750 | 73.9000 |
| 8 | Garlic | Qty in Tonnes | 0.50 | 77.000 | 38.5000 | 77.000 | 38.5000 |
| 9 | Bush Pepper | Nos in Lakhs | 40.00 | 0.585 | 23.4000 | 0.585 | 23.4000 |
| 10 | Tree Spices Grafts/Seedlings | ||||||
| i | Nutmeg Grafts (Plagiotropic) | Nos in Lakhs | 80.00 | 0.5900 | 47.2000 | 0.5900 | 47.2000 |
| ii | Nutmeg Grafts (Orthotropic) | Nos in Lakhs | 140.00 | 0.0755 | 10.5700 | 0.0755 | 10.5700 |
| iii | Tamarind / Kokum Grafts | Nos in Lakhs | 20.00 | 1.8570 | 37.1400 | 1.8570 | 37.1400 |
| iv | Clove / Allspice Seedlings | Nos in Lakhs | 20.00 | 0.2600 | 5.2000 | 0.2600 | 5.2000 |
| v | Cinnamon / Cassia / Curry Leaf Seedlings | Nos in Lakhs | 5.00 | 4.6300 | 23.1500 | 4.6300 | 23.1500 |
| vi | Cinnamon Seedlings Air Layers | Nos in Lakhs | 25.00 | 0.9010 | 22.5250 | 0.9010 | 22.5250 |
| 11 | Aromatic Plants | Ha | 0.75 | 70.0000 | 52.5000 | 70.0000 | 52.5000 |
| 12 | Nursery Centre for Spices and Aromatic Plants | Nos | 15.00 | 2.0000 | 30.0000 | 2.0000 | 30.0000 |
| 13 | Upgradation of Spice Nurseries | LS | Up to 10.00 | – | 0.000 | – | 0.000 |
| 14 | Seed Processing and Storage Infrastructure | Nos | 20.00 | 2.000 | 40.000 | 2.000 | 40.000 |
| 15 | Establishment of Large Cardamom Nursery | LS | – | 8 | 30.000 | 1 | 7.500 |
| Sub Total | 935.0720 | 910.8520 | |||||
| II | Accreditation of Spice Nurseries | LS | – | 25 | 1.5000 | – | 0.000 |
| III | Technology Dissemination through Frontline Demonstration | ||||||
| a | Demonstration Plots of Seed Spices | Nos in Ha | 0.40 | 153.000 | 61.200 | 153.000 | 61.200 |
| b | Demonstration Plots of Aromatic Plants | Nos in Ha | 0.80 | 30.000 | 24.000 | 30.000 | 24.000 |
| c | On Farm Management by Drip Irrigation | Nos in Ha | LS | – | 0.000 | – | 0.000 |
| d | Demonstration of Entomopathogenic Nematode in Arecanut | Nos in Acre | LS | – | 3.890 | – | 3.890 |
| e | Establishment of Demo Plots on Arecanut-Based Multi-Species Cropping System | Nos in Acre | LS | – | 9.190 | – | 9.190 |
| f | Demonstration of Management of Yellow Leaf Disease of Arecanut Using Plastic Mulching | Nos in Acre | LS | – | 9.400 | – | 9.400 |
| Sub Total | 277.590 | 277.590 | |||||
| IV | Import Substitution Programmes | ||||||
| a | Organic Farming in Spices | Nos in Ha | 0.60/1.00 | 132.000 | 129.200 | 132.000 | 129.200 |
| b | Establishment of FLDs on Participatory Demonstration of Cinnamon Intercropping in Coconut | Nos in Acre | LS | – | 24.000 | – | 24.000 |
| c | Maintenance of FLDs on Participatory Demonstration of Cinnamon Intercropping in Coconut | – | LS | – | 1.550 | – | 1.550 |
| d | Maintenance of FLDs on Participatory Demonstration of Cinnamon Intercropping in Coconut in States | – | LS | – | 14.160 | – | 14.160 |
| e | Demonstration of Cinnamomum tamala Plantation for Livelihood and Income Generation in Garhwal, Himalaya | – | – | – | 1.000 | – | 1.000 |
| Sub Total | 277.590 | 277.590 | |||||
| V | Innovative Project-Based Programmes | ||||||
| i | Establishment of Microrhizome-Based Disease-Free Ginger Seed Production Facility | Nos | LS | – | 0.000 | – | 0.000 |
| ii | Demonstration of Disease-Free Ginger Seed Production Using Microrhizomes and IDM | LS | – | – | 8.750 | – | 8.750 |
| iii | Establishment of Essential Oil Distillation Unit | Nos | 5.00 | 2.000 | 9.000 | 2.000 | 9.000 |
| iv | Rejuvenation of Cochin Ginger and Alleppey Finger Turmeric for Export Promotion | – | LS | – | 10.000 | – | 10.000 |
| v | Establishment of FLD for Identification and Genetic Purification of Byadgi Chilli Cultivars | – | LS | – | 13.150 | – | 13.150 |
| v | Development of Cinnamon Bark Peeling Machine | Nos | LS | 1.000 | 10.000 | 1.000 | – |
| vi | Establishment of Polyclonal Garden of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) | – | LS | 1.000 | 6.900 | 1.000 | 6.900 |
| vii | Crop Survey in Seed Spices | LS | – | 1.000 | 5.000 | 1.000 | 5.000 |
| Sub Total | 62.800 | 52.800 | |||||
| VI | Transfer of Technology Programmes | ||||||
| a | National Seminar | Nos | 5.00 | 1.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| b | State Level Seminar | Nos | 3.00 | 3.00 | 9.00 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| c | District Level Seminar Workshops | Nos | 2.00 | 14.00 | 28.00 | 14.00 | 28.00 |
| d | Farmers Training Programme | Nos | 0.75 | 139.00 | 104.25 | 139.00 | 104.25 |
| Sub Total | 146.250 | 146.250 | |||||
| VII | Skill Development Programmes | – | LS | – | 13.000 | 2.00 | 13.00 |
| VIII | TSG (Monitoring, Evaluation, Mass Media, Publicity, etc.) | – | – | LS | 10.000 | – | 0.000 |
| IX | Mission Management | – | LS | 45.75284 | – | 38.08325 | – |
| Total | 1491.96484 | 1438.57525 | |||||
| PART B | |||||||
| 1 | Evidence-Based Research on Arecanut and Human Health | LS | – | – | 363.84716 | – | 363.84716 |
| 2 | Large-Scale Demonstrations on Management of Leaf Spot Disease of Arecanut | LS | – | – | 236.18800 | – | 236.18800 |
| Total | 600.03516 | 600.03516 | |||||
| Grand Total | 2092.0000 | 2038.61041 |
| S.No | Implementing Agencies |
| 1 | Agriculture University, Jodhpur,Rajasthan |
| 2 | Agriculture University, Kota, Rajasthan |
| 3 | Anand Agricultural University,Gujarat |
| 4 | Assam Agricultural University,Assam |
| 5 | Banda Agricultural University, Uttar Pradresh |
| 6 | Bidhan Chandra KrishiViswaVidhyalaya,West Bengal |
| 7 | Birsa Agricultural University,Jharkhand |
| 8 | C C S Haryana Agricultural University,Haryana |
| 9 | C S Azad Agricultural University,UttarPradresh |
| 10 | Central Agricultural University,Imphal/Sikkim/Manipur/COH Pasighat AP/Nagaland |
| 11 | Centre for Water Resources Development &Mgt, Kerala |
| 12 | Dr. BalasahebSawant Konkan KrishiVidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra |
| 13 | Dr. PunjabraoDeshmukhKrishiVishwavidyalaya, Akola, Maharashtra |
| 14 | Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan, HP |
| 15 | Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh |
| 16 | ICAR-Central Island Agriculture Research Institute, Port Blair |
| 17 | ICAR-Central Planation crop research Institute, Kasargod/Vittal/Kahikuchi |
| 18 | ICAR – Central Arid Zone Research Institute/Bhuj |
| 19 | ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, Anand |
| 20 | ICAR – Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, Kerala/Appangala |
| 21 | ICAR – Central Coastal Agriculture Research Institute, Goa |
| 22 | ICAR-National Research Centre for Seed Spices,Ajmer,Rajasthan |
| 23 | Indira Gandhi KrishiVishwaviayalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| 24 | Jawaharlal Nehru KrishiVishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| 25 | Junagadh Agricultural University,Gujarat |
| 26 | Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala |
| 27 | Mahatma PhuleKrishiVidyapeeth , Rahuri,Maharashtra |
| 28 | MaharanaPratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur |
| 29 | Nagaland Central Agricultural University, Nagaland |
| 30 | Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology,Ayodhya |
| 31 | Navsari Agricultural University,Gujarat |
| 32 | Orissa University for Agriculture and Technology, Orissa |
| 33 | Punjab Agricultural University,Ludhiyana,Punjab |
| 34 | Rajendra Agricultural University,Bihar |
| 35 | RajmataVijayarajeScindiaKrishiVishwaVidyalaya,Gwalior,Madhya Pradesh |
| 36 | Regional Science Centre &Planatarium,Kozhikode |
| 37 | SardarKhrushinagarDantiwada Agriculture University, Jagudan, Gujarat |
| 38 | SardarVallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology,Meerut |
| 39 | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar |
| 40 | Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan |
| 41 | Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Telangana |
| 42 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural Univesity,Coimbatore |
| 43 | University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga |
| 44 | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore |
| 45 | University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad |
| 46 | University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur |
| 47 | University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka |
| 48 | Uttar Banga Agricultural Univesity,West Bengal |
| 49 | Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry |
| 50 | VasantraoNaikMarathwada Agriculture University, Parbhani, Maharashtra |
| 51 | Attappady Co – Operative Farming Society Ltd. ACF Agali |
| 52 | M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation ,Waynad |
| 53 | State Horticulture Department, Jharkhand |
| 54 | State Horticulture Department, Karnataka |
4.5.4 List of completed schemes/projects/programmes underway
| Production of nucleus planting material of spices & Aromatic plants o Establishment of seed processing and storge infrastructure : 2 Nos o Establishment of small nurseries : 2 Nos o Accreditation of spice nurseries : 11 Nos o Establishment of Large cardamom nurseries in the NE region : 2 NosTechnology dissemination through frontline demonstrationo Implementation of project based programmes o Establishment of Microrhizome based disease free Ginger seed production facility in different states o Establishment of essential Oil Distillation Unit : 2 Nos o Rejuvenation of Cochin Ginger and Alleppey Finger Turmeric for export promotion o Establishment of FLD for Identification and Genetic Purification of Byadgi Chilli Cultivars o Establishment of polyclonal garden of Cinnamon (Cinnamomumverum) o Crop survey in seed spicesTransfer of technology programmes o National/State/District level Seminars/workshops o Farmers training programmes o Skill development programmes |
4.5.5 Details of all contracts entered into including name of the contractor, amount of contract and period of completion of contract
Procurement through GeM in the Financial Year 2023-24
| S.No | Product Name | Rs. | Contract No and Date | Seller |
| 1 | acer Intel Core i7 12700 16 GB | 58265 | GEMC-511687756940900 dt. 10/01/2024 | Leap Technologies |
| 2 | Aquaguard Potable water purification system | 51000 | GEMC-511687762881381 Dt. 10/01/2024 | EUREKA FORBES LIMITED |
| 3 | acer Intel Core i7 12700 16 GB/ 1000 GB | 58265 | GEMC-511687744485866 dt. 17/01/2024 | Leap Technologies |
| 4 | Panasonic ABS Telephone | 11983 | GEMC-511687727574080 dt.19/02/2024 | TRUST TELECOM |
| 5 | TOSHIBA Multifunction Machines | 47500 | GEMC-511687786032602 dt. 22/02/2024 | WELLCARE SOLUTIONS |
| 6 | AMC for Photocopier Machine – Photocopier Machines | 6500 | GEMC-511687796137921 dt05/03/2024 | ENCORE MARKETING |
| 7 | hp Intel Core i7 12700 16 GB | 54999 | GEMC-511687772080089 dt 06/03/2024 | Tech Pro Solutions |
| 8 | TNPL A4 Size with 80 g per square metre | 20960 | GEMC-511687748125671 dt 19/03/2024 |
LEGEND TRADING |
| 9 | TOSHIBA T-2323P Class OEM | 8024 | GEMC-511687775925933 dt05/04/2024 | WELLCARE SOLUTIONS |
| 10 | TOSHIBA T-2309P Class OEM | 4012 | GEMC-511687741454825 dt05/04/2024 | WELLCARE SOLUTIONS |
| 11 | EXIDE Rechargeable Smf Lead Acid Battery | 71200 | GEMC-511687745586968 dt 17/04/2024 |
PEE PEE BATTERIES |
| 12 | Cleaning, Sanitation and Disinfection Service – Outcome Based | 1050 | GEMC-511687724531785 dt30/05/2024 | WATER TECH SERVICES |
| 13 | Cleaning, Sanitation and Disinfection Service – Outcome Based | 29040 | GEMC-511687784869025 dt19/06/2024 | WATER TECH SERVICES |
| 14 | Unbranded AZURE LEAD/AZURE LAID Note sheet | 3343.8 | GEMC-511687711294732 dt 26/06/2024 | M/S THE WAVE ENTERPRISES |
| 15 | Manpower Outsourcing Services | 400058 | GEMC-511687758815779 dt 31/07/2024 | ADVANCED BUSINESS SERVICE FORCE PRIVATE LIMITED |
| 16 | Security Manpower Service | 474183 | GEMC-511687750721541 dt 14/08/2024 | G FORCE SECURITY |
| 17 | Manpower Outsourcing Services | 293376 | GEMC-511687756034026 dt 15/08/2024 | Lion Protective Force |
| 18 | RICOH Toner MP2014HS 842135 Black Class OEM | 4825 | GEMC-511687769135581 dt 15/08/2024 | AISWARYA SYSTEMS |
| 19 | Annual Maintenance Service – Desktops, Laptops and Peripherals | 27035 | GEMC-511687719840690 dt 23/08/2024 | DATSUN TECHNOLOGY |
| 20 | Annual Maintenance Service – Desktops, Laptops and Peripherals – Multifunction Printer | 4003.9 | GEMC-511687715891767 dt 23/08/2024 | DATSUN TECHNOLOGY |
| 21 | Annual Maintenance Service – Desktops, Laptops and Peripherals – Laptop | 2002 | GEMC-511687780255950 dt 23/08/2024 | DATSUN TECHNOLOGY |
| 22 | Air Freshner Air freshener Liquid Rose | 600 | GEMC-511687799148612 dt 06/09/2024 | Ahmad & Company |
| 23 | Manpower Outsourcing Services – Fixed Remuneration – Non-IT Technical; Consultant | 402105 | GEMC-511687766507211 dt 18/10/2024 | Maurya Institute Of Vocational & Professional Studies |
| 24 | Canon Multifunction Machines Mfm | 34999 | GEMC-511687768698971 dt 20/11/2024 | KVR SYSTEMS SALES AND SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED |
| 25 | Manpower Outsourcing Services | 245848 | GEMC-511687709675916 dt 20/12/2024 | SAI SIDDHI ENTERPRISES |
| 26 | Paper-based Printing Services – Printing with Material | 47775 | GEMC-511687759175166 dt 26/12/2024 | SPACE 4 BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
| 27 | Manpower Outsourcing Services | 172313 | GEMC-511687797263674 dt 27/12/2024 | VE+E28:G32ESHINE FACILITY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
4.5.6 Annual Report
RTI information has been published in Annual Report of 2022-23
4.5.7 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As mostly information is disclosed in the suo-moto disclosure, there are no frequently sough information under RTI
4.5.8 Any other information such as –
(a) Citizen’s Charter,
Citizen’s Charter already available in the DASD official web site (bilingual):
https://www.dasd.gov.in/adminimage/citizen-charter-dasd-1-9-2016.pdf (English)
https://www.dasd.gov.in/index.php/content/index/citizen-charter-hindi-version.
(b) Result Framework Document (RFD)
| S No | Name of the scheme/sub scheme | Financial Outlay 2024-25 |
Output deliverables against the outlay 2024-25 | Projectedmedium term outcome |
| 1 | MIDH | 20.92 crore | Production of nucleus planting material of spices & Aromatic plants o Number of QPM produced in lakhs :51.7 lakhs o Number of QPM produced in tonnes : 1127.5 tons o Area covered in ha : 70 ha o Establishment of seed processing and storge infrastructure : 2 Nos o Establishment of small nurseries : 2 Nos o Accreditation of spice nurseries : 11 Nos o Establishment of Large cardamom nurseries in the NE region : 2 Nos |
Produced and distributed planting materials of high yielding varieties in spices with quality attributs having high demand for export. This will significantly contribute to the improvement in production of quality spices nad would facilitate in sustaining export earnings in the country. |
| · Technology dissemination through frontline demonstration o Established 300 ha demonstration plots of spices and aromatic plantso Implementation of project based programmeso Establishment of Microrhizome based disease free Ginger seed production facility in different states o Establishment of essential Oil Distillation Unit : 2 Nos o Rejuvenation of Cochin Ginger and Alleppey Finger Turmeric for export promotion o Establishment of FLD for Identification and Genetic Purification of Byadgi Chilli Cultivars o Establishment of polyclonal garden of Cinnamon (Cinnamomumverum) o Crop survey in seed spices |
Established demonstration plots in spices and aromatic plants to demonstrate latest developed technologies | |||
| Transfer of technology programmes o National/State/District level Seminars/workshops o Farmers training programmes o Skill development programmes |
Around 12,000 farmers were given training on different aspects of cultivation, management, post hargest management and processing of spice/aromatic crops |
4.6 Receipt & Disposal of RTIapplications & appeals [F.No.1/6/2011-IR dt.15.04.2013]
RTI applications received and reply provided from January to December 2024 are attached File name: 4.6 RTI Receipts and Disposal.pdf
| Year | NoofapplicationreceivedunderRTI | No.ofReplysubmitted |
| 2024 (January to December) | 21 | 21 |
4.7 Replies to questions asked in the parliament [Section 4(1)(d)(2)]
Total23parliamentquestionswerereceivedandreplied between 1-1-2024 to 31-12-2024.
| Questions pertaining to ARECANUT | ||||
| S.No. | Parliament Question No. (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) Starred/Unstarred No. | Letter from | Brief of Questions | Action Taken |
| 1 | Provisionally admitted Lok Sabha unstarred Q.Dy.No.828 due for answer on 06.02.2024. | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 30.02.2024 | Illegal import of Arecanut | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 2. | Lok Sabha admitted Unstarred Q.No.728 due for ans. on 07.02.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 02.02.2024 | Illegal Import of Arecanut. | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 3. | Lok Sabha Unstarred Q (Dy.No.) 826 due for ans. On 05.02.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 30.01.2024 | Illegal Import of Arecanut | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 4. | Rajya Sabha Starred/Unstarred Dy. No.U952 due for ans. on 26.07.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 16.07.2024 | Illegal transportation of Arecanut | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 5 | Matter raised during Zero Hour, 265th Session of Rajya Sabha by Shri K.Vanlalvena on 25.07.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 20.08.2024 | Demand for stopping import of Areca and Ginger in the country. | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 6. | Lok Sabha admitted Unstarred Question No.1255 (Diary No.3236) due for ans. on 03.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 27.11.2024 | Impact of moisture content on Arecanut Farming | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 7. | Lok Sabha Unstarred Question Dy. 1380 due for ans. on 03.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 28.11.2024 | Classification of Arecanut by WHO | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 8 | Lok Sabha Q. Dy.No.3306 due for ans. on 03.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 28.11.2024 | Classification of Arecanut by WHO | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 9 | Rajya Sabha Provisionally Admitted Starred/UnstarredQ.Dy. No.S2331, due for ans. on 20.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 11.12.2024 | Illegal Arecanut Imports into the country. | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| Questions pertaining to TURMERIC | ||||
| S.No. | Parliament Question No. (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) Starred/Unstarred No. | Letter from | Brief of Questions | Action Taken |
| 1 | Lok Sabha Provisionally admitted Starred Question Diary No.9253 due for ans. on 17.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 10.12.2024 | Promote the cultivation and export of GI-tagged Kandhamal Turmeric | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| Questions pertaining to SPICES | ||||
| S.No. | Parliament Question No. (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) Starred/Unstarred No. | Letter from | Brief of Questions | Action Taken |
| 1 | Rajya Sabha Starred/Unstarred Diary No.U1095 due for ans. on 26.07.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated15.07.2024 | Production of Cumin | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 2. | Lok Sabha Unstarred Question Dy. No.2227 due for ans on 30.07.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 24.07.2024 | Indian Spice Exports | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 3. | Lok Sabha Admitted Unstarred Question Dy. No. 5089 due for ans. on 06.08.2024. | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 31.07.2024 | Support to Vanilla Farmers | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 4. | Lok Sabha Unstarred Question Diary No. 5525 due for answer on 07.08.2024. | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 02.08.2024 | Food grains Purchase | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 5. | Matter raised under Rule 377 in Lok Sabha by Adv. Dean Kuriakose , Hon’ble MP | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 28.08.2024 | Need to grant financial assistance to farmers suffering from crop loss in Idukki like Cardamom | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 6. | Lok Sabha Unstarred Q No. 1252 due for ans. on 3.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 28.09.2024 | Establishment of Spice Hubs and Markets | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 7. | Rajya Sabha Provisionally Admitted Starred Question Dy. No. S4656, S4686 due for ans. on 13.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 03.12.2024 | Mentha Farming | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 8. | Lok Sabha Provisionally admitted Question Dy. No. 6555 due for ans. on 10.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 02.12.2024 | Indian Spices Export | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 9. | Rajya Sabha Provisionally Admitted Starred Question Dy. No. U3295 due for ans on 13.12.2024. | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 02.12.2024 | Production, Consumer and Export of Spices | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 10. | Lok Sabha Starred Dy. No. 9545 due for ans. on 17.12.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 10.12.2024 | Implementation of National Saffron Mission. | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| Questions pertaining to Establishment | ||||
| S.No. | Parliament Question No. (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) Starred/Unstarred No. | Letter from | Brief of Questions | Action Taken |
| 1 | Rajya Sabha Provisionally Admitted Starred Question Dy. No. S2368 due for ans. on 02.08.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 23.07.2024 | Filling up of vacancies falling under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| Questions pertaining to Betelvine | ||||
| S.No. | Parliament Question No. (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) Starred/Unstarred No. | Letter from | Brief of Questions | Action Taken |
| 1 | Lok Sabha Starred Question Dy. No. 11858 due for ans. on 28.03.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 17.03.2024 | Cultivation of Betel Leaves | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |
| 2. | Matter raised under Rule 377 in Lok Sabha by Shri Bhola Singh,, Hon’ble MP on 06.02.2024 | Letter forwarded by Ministry dated 16.02.2024 | Need to categorise betel leaf cultivation as agricultural activity | Inputs provided to the Ministry. |