(a) whether the Union Government has introduced a scheme, National Mission for Protein
Supplements (NMPS) in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the State Government of Karnataka has submitted any proposal for seeking
financial assistance under the NMPS;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government has released funds to the various States including Karnataka
under the Mission; and
(f) if so, the details of fund allocated and released so far, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) & (b) The Union Government launched a scheme ‘National Mission on Protein Supplements
(NMPS)’ as a part of Rashtriya Krishi Visas Yojana (RKVY) in the financial year 2011-12 in 22
identified States which was further extended to 7 more States during the financial year 2012-13.
The objective of this programme is to increase production of animal protein like milk, meat and
fish etc. in order to meet rising demand for these products. The salient aspects covered under
NMPS are at Annexure-I.
(c)& (d) No, the Government of Karnataka has not submitted any proposal to avail funds under any
component of National Mission on Protein Supplements till date. The Government of Karnataka has
been allocated Rs. 22.03 crore under Dairy (Rs. 10.35 crore), Fisheries (Rs. 9.18 crore) and
Goatery (Rs. 2.50 crore).
(e) & (f) Till 05.03.2013, the Government has released Rs. 247.47 crore as against the
allocation of Rs. 500.26 crore. The State-wise details of funds allocated and released during
2012-13 (as on 05.03.2013) is at Annexure – II.