The center has taken many steps to increase production and productivity of rice and wheat. Many development schemes such as National Food Security Mission, Bringing Green Revolution in Eastern India, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and Macro Management of Agriculture are being implemented.

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries and Parliamentary Affairs Harish Rawat said the productivity of rice can be doubled of the present level of average national production of 2346 kilogram per hectare in the year 2011-12. He said it can be achieved by cultivating hybrid and high yielding varieties with best management practices.

The yield of wheat can be increased through broadening the genetic base of varieties, improving soil health, with application of recommended dose of fertilizers and micro-nutrients.