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NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1966/CHAITRA 28, 1888

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MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

AND COOPERATION

(Department of Food)

RESOLUTION

New Delhi, the 28th March 1966

No. 159(l)/66-Py.I.—The question of systematic classification, on a uniform

standard, of the varieties of paddy and rice grown in the different States has

been engaging

the

attention of the Government of India for some time. The

classification has, in the past, been done on an ad-hoc basis, taking into account

the local conditions prevailing in particular areas.

The Government of India

consider it necessary that where the varieties of paddy and vice grown is one

or several states have the same quantitative, qualitative, morphological and other

characteristics,

they

should be classified in the same group.

They have now

decided to appoint a committee to conduct an investigation into this matter and

make recommendations to Government on this subject.

The

Committee

will

consist of the following:—

1. Dr. K. Ramiah—Chairman

2. Shri R. T. Mirchandani—Member

3. Dr. Jai Krishna—Member

4. Shri T. S. Broca—Member

5. Dr. S. V. Pingale—Member Secretary.

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3. The terms of reference of the committee will be as follow!:—

(1) To examine the quantitative,

qualitative,

morphological

and

other

characteristics of the different varieties of paddy grown In the country;

and

(2) To evolve a uniform standard, and make recommendations on that basis,

for classification" of these varieties for the purposes of procurement,

distribution, price—fixation etc.

3. The Head-auarters of the committee will be at New Delhi but In order to

study the various problems falling within the scope of the enquiry, the committee

may visit any state and hold its meetings at any place In the country as It may

consider necessary.

4. The Committee will submit its report within a period of "0 months.

0. While discussing the classification of varieties in each state, the committee

may co-opt suitable officers from the state concerned and the neighbouring states.

A. L. DIAS, Secy.

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