(a) whether the Government have encouraged agriculture sector in order to
increase agricultural production;
(b) if so, the details of developmental work undertaken during the last three years;
(c) whether the Government are facing difficulties in this task; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the efforts made to do away with the difficulties?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) to (d): The major developmental work undertaken by the Department of
Agriculture & Cooperation during Ninth Plan for increasing the production and
productivity of agricultural crops during 9th Plan, inter-alia, includes the following:-
(i): Integrated development programme on Rice, Wheat, Coarse Cereals;
(ii): Technology Mission on Oilseeds & Pulses:
(iii): Watershed Development Programme;
(iv): Balanced & Integrated use of Fertilizers;
(v): Technology Mission for Development of Horticulture in North-Eastern India;
(vi): Making available Quality/Hybrid Seeds;
(vii): Macro-Management Scheme; and
(viii): Strengthening of Extension Services.