(a) whether the Government has any proposal to upgrade curricula in agricultural universities to include courses on Zero Based Natural Farming (ZBNF) specially
in Maharashtra and Chhatisgarh;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which courses on ZBNF are likely to be available for students?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)
(a) to (c): The Government has constituted a Committee in March, 2022 to develop and propose curricula on Natural Farming for implementation in Agricultural Universities across the country. The timelines for introduction of such courses depends upon the recommendations of the Committee.
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