Question : SETTING UP OF CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY



(a) whether a proposal to establish a Central Agriculture University in the Bundelkhand region is pending with the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be finalised?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c): Establishment of a Central Agricultural University for Bundelkhand Region at Jhansi to cater the needs of the Bundelkhand regions of both Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh has been granted in-principle approval by the Planning Commission.