Question : TRAINING FACILITY CENTRES IN RURAL AREAS



(a) whether the Government is considering to install training facility centres in rural areas to train rural youths in agricultural activities;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has set any target for coverage of beneficiaries in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b): The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is providing training to farmers, including farm women and farm youth, under its various schemes.

The Brief details of the training component under these schemes are given at Annexure-I.

(c): No, Madam.

(d): Not Applicable.