(a) whether the Government have reviewed the performance of dairy projects under operation flood schemes launched so far in the country, State-wise;
(b) if so, the details of profit/loss making projects;
(c) the steps being taken to revive the loss making dairy projects; and
(d) the allocation made by the Government for this purpose to each State during the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)
(a): The performance of dairy projects under Operation Flood has been reviewed.
(b): During 1998-99, 103 unions/federations were in profit and 70 unions / federations were in loss.
(c): Government of India is implementing a Central Sector Scheme `Assistance to Co-operatives` for the rehabilitation of sick dairy union/federation in various States on 50:50 sharing basis between Government of India and respective State Government. The scheme has been approved during the year 1999-2000.
(d): The Government of India under the scheme `Assistance to Co-operatives` has provided Financial assistance for rehabilitation of Unions in the following States during the years 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 (upto 30.11.2000):-
Rs. in Lakh
Name of State Fund released
1999-2000 2000-01
Madhya Pradesh 380.00 850.00 Karnataka 0.00 500.54