(a) whether the Union Government has received any request from Government of Karnataka to release
funds for the development of animal husbandry; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be released?
(a) whether the Union Government has received any request from Government of Karnataka to release
funds for the development of animal husbandry; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be released?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)
(a) & (b): The Union Government is implementing number of schemes for development of animal husbandry
in Karnataka and the details of funds released under these schemes during the current financial year
(till Februray, 2006) are given at Annexure. Two project proposals for an amount of Rs.85.00 lakhs each
for strengthening of the
(i) State Poultry and Training Centre, Hesserghatta and
(ii) Regional Poultry
Farm, Gangavati, District Koppal submitted by the Government of Karnataka could not be considered during
the current financial year due to paucity of funds. The consideration of these proposals in the next
financial year i.e., 2006-07 will depend on their feasibility and availability of funds.
Statement referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1641 for 6.3.06
Scheme wise release of funds to the State of Karnataka during 2005-06 (till February, 2006)
(Rs.In lakh) S.No. Name of the scheme 2005-06(till February, 2006) 1 National Project on Cattle and Buffalo Breeding 907.20 2 Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme 100.00 Assistance to State Poultry/Duck Farms 0.00 Assistance to State for Control of Animal Disease 338.11 National Project on Reinderpest Eradication 38.00 Total 1383.31
Rs.55.00 lakh released in 2004-05 has been revalidated for utilisation during 2005-06.