Question : ALLOCATION FOR AGRICULTURE



(a) the total amount spent/to be spent on agriculture in the country during the last three years and the current year and its percentage share in the Gross Domestic Product; and

(b) the amount allocated/proposed to be allocated to Gujarat for agriculture and dairy development during the said period and achievements made therein?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): The total plan outlay of Ministry of Agriculture Department-wise and its percentage share in the Gross Domestic product is attached in Annexure I.

(b): The amount allocated and released to Gujarat State for agriculture under Centrally Sponsored Schemes during 2005-06 to 2007-08 and current financial year 2008-09 and financial achievement thereon is attached in Annexure-II. The amount released to Gujarat State for Dairy Development during 2005-06 to 2007- 08 and current financial year 2008-09 is attached in Annexure-III.