Question : DEVELOPMENT OF LIVESTOCK



(a) whether the Government are formulating any central scheme for livestock development in Tribal dominated backward districts of the country;

(b) if so, whether the districts of North-East States are likely to be covered under the said scheme; and

(c) if so, the amount to be spent on this scheme and the amount likely to be allocated during the Ninth Five Year Plan, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)

(a): No, Sir.

(b)&(c): Question does not arise.