a) whether the Government has excluded/proposes to exclude rubber farmers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu from the subsidies they were entitled to for new planting and replanting of rubber;
b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
c) the reaction of the Government for restoration of subsidies?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
(a): No, Madam. There is no decision or proposal to exclude rubber farmers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu from the subsidies for new planting and replanting of rubber to which they are entitled as per Rules.
b)&(c): Not applicable in view of reply in part (a).
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