Question : AGRICULTURAL SCHEMES

(a) whether the Government has recently reviewed the performance of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes to boost agricultural production in the Left Wingh Extremism (LWE) affected States;

(b) if so, the outcome thereof;

(c) the deficiencies identified in the implementation of the schemes;

(d) the corrective measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for proper and effective implementation of the schemes in the above States; and

(e) the allocation made and the expenditure incurred under these schemes during each of the last three years in these States?

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

(a) to (d): No special review has been carried out in respect of the schemes of this Department being implemented in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States. However, performance of schemes including Centrally Sponsored Schemes, are reviewed from time to time by the Department. The deficiencies identified in the implementation of the schemes are taken up with the State Governments concerned for remedial action.

(e): A statement indicating the allocation made and expenditure incurred during each of the last three years under Centrally Sponsored Schemes of the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation being implemented in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States is annexed.