(a) whether a delegation of public representatives from the State of Telangana has requested the Government to assist in releasing necessary funds to the Biological Research Centre being established in the State, if so, the details thereof; and
(b) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) Yes, Madam. Delegation/Ministers of Telangana met Hon’ble Agriculture Minister on several occasions.
During these meetings delegation members requested the Hon’ble Agriculture Minister to sanction additional budget of Rs.100 crores for ‘State Horticulture University, thirty new ‘Krishi Vigyan Kendras’ and ‘Inland Fish Farming Research Institute’ for Telangana.
(b) The requests are being examined by the concerned Divisions of ICAR.
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