(a) whether the Government has received proposals from the Government of Madhya
Pradesh for improvement and maximization of speciality corn for socio-economic Development
of Deprived Tribals of Jhabua;
(b) if so, the action taken thereon; and
(c) the time by which these proposals are likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a)to(c): The Government of Madhya Pradesh has not submitted any such proposal for the
consideration of Government of India. However, with a view to increasing production and
productivity of maize including speciality corn, maize development programme is under
implementation under the Centrally Sponsored Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm
and maize (ISOPOM) since 1st April, 2004 in 15 major maize growing states including Madhya
Pradesh. During the year 2006-07, an amount of Rs. 2500 lakhs has been allocated to Madhya
Pradesh as Government of India share.