(a) Whether any funds have been sanctioned by the Government for promotion and development of agricultural education during the current year;
(b) If so, the details thereof;
(c) Whether the funds sanctioned for said purpose by the Government during the Tenth Five Year Plan have not been properly utilised; and
(d) If so, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Rs. 200.00 crore have been sanctioned during the current financial year for strengthening
and development of agricultural education for the following components:-
(Rs. in crores) 1. Human Resource Development - 10.00 2. Civil Works - 20.00 3. Equipments - 120.00 4. Experiential learning - 50.00 TOTAL 200.00