Question : UNCULTIVABLE AND UNDULATING LAND IN DAMAN AND DIU



(a) the area of uncultivable and undulating land in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu;

(b) whether no such area of land has been brought under cultivation during the last three years;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps taken by the Government in this regard and the funds likely to be provided for the purpose?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PROF. RITA VERMA)

(a) The area of uncultivable and undulating land in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu is 1051 hectare.

(b)& (c) Due to topography and peculiar soil conditions of uncultivable and undulating land, it has not been possible to bring these areas under cultivation.