(a) whether the Union Government have received a project namely `Technology
Mission on Black Pepper` from Kerala Government; and
(b) if so, the action taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Union Government have received a project namely `Technology
Mission on Black Pepper` from Kerala Government; and
(b) if so, the action taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, MINISTER OF STATE
IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
AND MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
REFORMS AND PUBLIC GRIEVANCES IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,
PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)
(a) & (b): Yes Sir. The State Government of Kerala has launched Technology
Mission for Black pepper for implementation as a State activity with a
total project cost of Rs.221.62 crore over a period of 7 years. The total
project cost is to be borne by various participating departments/agencies of
Union and State Government. Final decision has not been taken with
regard to financial implications of various participating
departments/agencies, as it involves inter-governmental and inter-
ministerial coordination.