Question : SURVEY ON CONDITION OF FARMERS



(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey on the condition of farmers in the country including backward areas of Bihar and Orissa;

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

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a): No, Madam. The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Govt. of India has not conducted any such survey.

(b) & (c): In view of answer to part (a) above, question does not arise.