(a) whether Indian Shellac Research Institute is planning to open a Centre in Purulia, West Bengal;
(b) whether the Government of West Bengal initiated discussion with the Central Government to cover the Lac cultivation under SIS Scheme; and
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) Yes, Sir. Indian Lac Research Institute, Namkum, Ranchi had a Centre in Balrampur of Purulia district in West Bengal State. However, it is now proposed to shift the centre to Mauza-Gamarpuri, PS-Kashipur in Purulia district where the requisite land is being made available.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c) The District Land & Land Reforms Officer, Purulia has already sought information from the Block Land & Land Reforms Officer, Purulia for allotment of land in favour of the Institute.