(a) Whether the Government has announced any new scheme/ initiative envisaging assistance for projects relating to animal husbandry and desilting of agriculture land;
(b) If so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Ministry has enhanced the financial assistance for animal husbandry and desilting of agriculture land; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) Budgetary allocation of Rs 50 crore duriag 2015-16 has been made for development and conservation of indigenous breeds under which setting up of National Kamadhenu Breeding Centres, one each for Northern region and Southern region of the country, has been taken up.
(c) & (d) No, Madam. Funds available for enhancement of assistance for Animal Husbandry and desilting of agriculture land are dependent upon the budget made available to the Ministry for the concerned financial year.