(a) whether the Budget 2011 had provided funds to establish 60000
pulse villages in the country in order to increase the production of pulses;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the achievement made so far in this regard?
(a) whether the Budget 2011 had provided funds to establish 60000
pulse villages in the country in order to increase the production of pulses;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the achievement made so far in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. For enhancing the production and productivity of pulses,
Government of India had provided an amount of Rs.300.00 crores in union budget
2011-12 under the programme of “Integrated Development of 60,000 Pulses Villagesâ€
in Rainfed Areas. The programme is being implemented in 11 major pulses growing
States Viz. A.P, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, M.P, Maharashtra, Orissa,
Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu & Uttar Pradesh. Under this programme, support for in situ
moisture conservation works; demonstration of production and protection technologies
in compact blocks under accelerated pulses production programme; and market
linked extension support to Small Farmer Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) for
framework of organising farmers Organizations & extending end to end support to
ensure better economic return to the farmers is provided. Out of 300.00 crores
allocated during 2011-12, an amount of Rs.164.05 crores has been released to the
state for implementation of the programme till 15.11.2011.