Question : FUNDS CRUNCH FOR RICE RESEARCH PROGRAMME



(a) whether the funds crunch has hit the rice research programme in the country;

(b) if so, the key areas of research that are affected; and

(c) the remedial steps proposed to be taken to improve the situation?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) No, Sir. The fund crunch has not hit the rice research programme in the country.

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