Question : RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR TEA INDUSTRY



(a) whether the Government has decided to give a special thrust on human resource development and research and development work for the tea industry;

(b) if so, the details of the schemes which are being given special thrust in the Eleventh Plan period; and

(c) the funds allocated in the Eleventh plan period for rejuvenating the industry?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI KAMAL NATH)

(a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.