(a) whether Agriculture Research Centres and Development Institutes are working for the development of agriculture sector in Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise;
(c) whether the said agriculture research centres and development institutions have undertaken agriculture developmental works during the last three years along with the details thereof; and
(d) the extent to which growth in agricultural sector was achieved by the said developmental works?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established various Research Institutes, Centres, Coordinated Research Projects and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for Agriculture Research, Education and Extension in Maharashtra. Details are given in Annxure-I.
(c) & (d): ICAR research institutes and KVKs located in the State of Maharashtra are working for improving the production and productivity of various agricultural commodities. The issues of farmers are addressed by these research institutes and KVKs located in the State. The details are given in Annexure II.
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