(a) whether the Government propose to allocate more funds for the people engaged in the agriculture sector in comparison to the funds allocated during previous years;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to allocate more funds for the people engaged in the agriculture sector in comparison to the funds allocated during previous years;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The outlay for Agriculture and Allied Activities in 2005-06 is Rs.8117.25 crore as compared to Rs.6128.84 crore in 2004-05 and Rs.4751.32 crore in 2003-04.
(c) Does not arise.