Question : AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SCHEME



(a) the details of the agro and rural industries development schemes under implementation in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu;

(b) the increase in production and employment registered in these industries as a result thereof; and

(c) the details of the funds released by the Union Government for this purpose during the last three years, year-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a): The Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) under which the assistance is provided by the KVIC to set up Khadi or industrial units in rural areas is being implemented throughout the country including Union Territory of Daman and Diu. No such agro and rural industry has yet been set up in the Union Territory of Daman & Diu under the REGP.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.