(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the States including Gujarat for promotion of the agriculture sector;
(b) if so, the current status of such proposals, State-wise;and
(c) the time by which such proposals are likely to be approved?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARIQ ANWAR)
(a) to (c) The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing a number of schemes for development and promotion of agriculture in all the States. The State Governments, including the State Government of Gujarat, submit plan proposal under various schemes of the Department and funds are released based on these proposals and as per the guidelines of the respective schemes. A statement of funds released to States, including the State of Gujarat, during the last 3 years is annexed.