Executive Summary:
This document addresses Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4250 regarding the cultivation of guava, specifically focusing on the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Guava in Devdawas, Tonk district of Rajasthan. It clarifies the roles of central and state governments in establishing such centers and details the support provided to farmers for guava cultivation. The response also outlines the process for establishing future CoEs under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
Key Points / Main Content:
Establishment of Guava Centre of Excellence:
• The Central Government establishes Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) with technical support from international partners and Indian Research Institutes, based on proposals from State Governments.
• The Central Government did not receive a proposal from the State Government of Rajasthan for a CoE for Guava in Devdawas, Tonk district, under the MIDH scheme.
• The State Government of Rajasthan established a CoE for Guava in Devdawas, Tonk district, in 2014-15 using funds from the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme.
Support to Farmers:
• The State Government of Rajasthan provides assistance to farmers in accordance with the norms of the Government of India's MIDH scheme.
• Approximately 82,000 guava plants have been distributed to farmers.
• The State Government provides training on various aspects of guava cultivation, with 3,249 farmers trained at the Devdawas center to date.
Financial Allocation and Utilisation:
• The State Government allocated Rs. 934.29 lakh under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme for the CoE.
• Out of the allocated amount, Rs. 874.82 lakh has been utilized.
Future Centres of Excellence:
• The Central Government supports the creation of CoEs under MIDH based on proposals submitted by State Governments.
• Proposals must align with the State's Annual Action Plan (AAP), reflecting their requirements, capacity, and resource availability.
• The State Government identifies potential CoEs, and project proposals, vetted by the State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) and a Technical Counterpart, are forwarded to the Ministry for consideration and approval.
Impact Analysis:
State Government of Rajasthan:
Impact: Responsible for proposing, establishing, and managing CoEs for horticulture development within the state, including allocating funds and providing training to farmers.
Action Required: Continue to support the existing CoE for Guava in Devdawas, Tonk district, and to submit well-vetted proposals for future CoEs under the MIDH scheme, based on the state's needs and resources.
Farmers of Tonk District:
Impact: Beneficiaries of the CoE through the distribution of guava plants and training on guava cultivation techniques.
Action Required: Participate in training programs and adopt the recommended practices to improve guava cultivation and productivity.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Impact: Oversees the MIDH scheme and provides support for the creation of CoEs based on proposals received from State Governments.
Action Required: Review and approve proposals for new CoEs submitted by State Governments, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the MIDH scheme and the needs of the respective districts.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
SHRI HARISH CHANDRA MEENA: Member of Parliament who raised the question about Guava cultivation.
SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR: Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare who provided the answer.
Centre of Excellence CoE: Centers established to promote best practices and provide technical support, specifically for Guava cultivation in this context.
Devdawas, Rajasthan: Location of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Guava in Tonk district, Rajasthan.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MIDH: A government scheme to develop the horticulture sector.
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana RKVY: A government scheme for agriculture development under which the CoE at Devdawas was initially funded.
O.I.H.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4250
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19TH AUGUST, 2025
CULTIVATION OF GUAVA
4250. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA MEENA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण मं(cid:361)ी be
pleased to state:
(a) whether a Centre of Excellence (CoE) has been set up for Guava at Devdawas in Tonk district
of Rajasthan;
(b) whether the farmers of Tonk district have adopted the cultivation of Guava under the said
Scheme;
(c) if so, the number of plants distributed so far, the nature of technical assistance provided and
the details of the central infrastructure to promote the farming of Guava;
(d) the total funds allocated and utilised for the said CoE; and
(e) whether the Government is planning to set other CoE in future as per the crop system and
horticulture potential of the respective districts, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण रा(cid:475) मं(cid:361)ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a): Centres of Excellence (CoEs) are established under Mission for Integrated Development of
Horticulture (MIDH) with technical support of Israel/Netherlands/New Zealand under specific
cooperation agreements and through support of Indian Research Institutes. These Centres are
established based on the proposal received from the State Government and No such proposal for
establishment of Centre of Excellence for Guava at Devdawas in Tonk District of Rajasthan under
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Scheme has been received from the State
Government. However, as per the information received from State Government of Rajasthan, an
establishment named as Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Guava has been set up at Devdawas in Tonk
District with the funds received from Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme in the year 2014-
15.
(b): Yes Sir. State Government of Rajasthan has reported that the farmers have been given
assistance as per norms of the Government of India Scheme “Mission for Integrated Development of
Horticulture (MIDH)”.
(c): About 82000 nos. of Guava plants have been distributed to the farmers so far. The farmers
are also given the training on different aspects of Guava Cultivation by the State Government. Till
date 3249 nos. of farmers have been trained at the Centre at Devdawas.
(d): This centre was set up by the State Government utilizing the fund allocated under Rashtriya
Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme and till date an amount of Rs. 934.29 lakh have been allocated
by the State Government and out of which an amount of Rs. 874.82 lakh have been utilized.
(e): Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), support is extended for
the creation of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in the country, based on proposals submitted by the
State Governments as per the approved Annual Action Plan (AAP) of the State. AAP is prepared by
the State based on their requirements, capacity and availability of resources. The Centre of
Excellences are identified by the States and thereafter the project proposals, duly vetted and
recommended by the State Government (SLEC) as well as by the Technical Counterpart, is
forwarded to this Ministry for its consideration and approval.
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