Question : FOODER DEVELOPMENT SCHEME



(a) whether several State Government including Bihar and Karnataka have submitted proposal under the Fodder Development Scheme for development of fodder, grasslands/ meadows;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) the time by which such proposals are likely to finalized and funds released to the States for fodder development?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a) to (b) Yes, Madam. Several States except Bihar have submitted the proposal for fodder development under Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme The status of proposals submitted and funds released during 2009-lOto the States is given at Annexture.

(c) The Department has modified the ongoing Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme to include changes in funding pattern/eligibility criteria of some components and six new components for implementation during 2010-11. Hence State Government will have to submit fresh proposals under the new scheme for release of funds during 2010-11.