Question : NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY MISSION

(a) the programmes launched by the Government under the National Food Security Mission in various States including Madhya Pradesh;

(b) the details of targets set in regard to production of rice and wheat under the said mission during the Twelfth Five Year Plan;

(c) whether there is any proposal to include coarse cereals like fodder crops in addition to rice, wheat and pulses under this mission;

(d) the details of the amount of funds allocated and utilised by the Government under the mission during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(e) whether any kind of assistance is provided to the farmers under this scheme;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) the number of farmers benefited under the mission, State-wise?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARIQ ANWAR)

(a): At present, National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is implemented in the 27 states including Madhya Pradesh.

(b): The production targets of rice and wheat would be set upon approval of the proposal by the Planning Commission for implementing NFSM in the 12th Five year Plan.

(c): The proposal for implementing NFSM in the 12th Five Year Plan includes coarse cereals in addition to rice, wheat and pulses crops.

(d): State-wise details of Allocation, Release and Expenditure under NFSM during the last three years and current year is at Annexure-I.

(e) to (g): Under NFSM, assistance is provided to the farmers for purchase of seed, nutrients, soil amenders, plant protection chemicals, farm machinery etc. Farmers are also benefited from the technology demonstrations conducted on the fields and trainings. The scheme is implemented through State Govts. The State Govts. finalize their State Action Plan for implementation as per their local needs / requirements.