Question : BUYING CENTRES OF KVIC FOR JATROPA CURCAS

(a) whether the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has formulated plans to encourage the cultivation of `Jatropa Curcas` plantation in rural areas;

(b) if so, whether KVIC has linked such plantation to production of bio-diesel;

(c) if so, whether KVIC has offered to buy all the Jatropa Curcas produced in the country; and

(d) if so, the number of buying centres set up / to be set up by KVIC for the purpose, State-wise and location-wise?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI SANGH PRIYA GAUTAM )

(a): No, Sir. Cultivation activities are not in the purview of KVIC.

(b) to (d): Does not arise.