(a) whether the Government proposes to open a new Agriculture University in Rajasthan; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to open a new Agriculture University in Rajasthan; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICUTLRURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) During the Budget (2014-15), presented in the Lok Sabha (10/07/2014), it was proposed to establish an Agriculture University in state of Rajasthan.
The matter of establishment of Agriculture University in Rajasthan has long been pursued with the Govt. of Rajasthan, at various levels. As a result, Govt. of Rajasthan communicated vide Letter No. P.1(4) Agri-3/2014-Past dated 24/12/2017 wherein, it was requested that instead of opening a new Agricultural University in the state, the strengthening of one existing Agricultural University, Kota may be considered for funding.
As the announcement was for the establishment of New Agriculture University, the matter was examined in the Department considering the Budget announcement (2014-15) and response of Government of Rajasthan. Accordingly, DARE has submitted a proposal vide F.No.12/4/2018-PIM dated 21.01.2020 to the Ministry of Finance with a recommendation to drop the para from the budget announcement (2014-15) regarding establishment of Agriculture University in Rajasthan.
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