Question : ANCE FOR RAINFED AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

(a) the allocation made for the rainfed area development programme in the country, State-wise;

(b) the details of the States included under this programme;

(c) the manner in which Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana has been helpful to the marginal farmers in the country especially in rainfed areas;

(d) whether the Government propose to enhance the allocation for the rainfed area development programme; and

(e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b): Rs.250.00 crore has been allocated to 10 states for Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP) during 2011-12. State-wise allocation is as under:

Sl. No.	State	Allocation (Rs. in crore)

1.	Rajasthan	35

2.	Gujarat	30

3.	Maharashtra	35

4.	Andhra Pradesh	15

5.	Madhya Pradesh	25

6.	Orissa	20

7	Uttar Pradesh	30

8.	Chhattisgarh	15

9.	Tamil Nadu	25

10.	Karnataka	20

Total	250

(c) to (e): Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is a State Plan Scheme introduced in 2007 with the objective of enhancing production and productivity in agriculture and allied sectors through state specific interventions. RADP has been introduced as a sub-scheme of RKVY during 2011-12 with specific focus on small and marginal farmers by offering a complete package of activities to maximize farm returns for enhancing livelihood security. No enhancement in allocation is being considered for 2011-12.

Question : ANCE FOR RAINFED AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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