Question : PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE



(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the States including the State Government of Gujarat for promotion of agriculture sector in the State;

(b) if so, the current status of such proposals, State-wise; and

(c) the time by which such proposals are likely to be approved?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (c): No specific proposal from the States including the State Government of Gujarat for promotion of agriculture has been received. However, State Government submit their plan proposal under the various Centrally Sponsored Schemes being implemented by the Department and funds are released based on these proposals and as per the guidelines of the respective schemes.