(a) whether the Government propose to launch a millennium study on the state of
Indian farmers;
(b) if so, the main objectives of launching the study;
(c) whether the Government propose to corporatisation of some areas of the
agricultural sector; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(SHRI SBPBK SATYANARAYANA RAO)
(a)&(b): As part of an ongoing Plan Scheme titled “Planning & Management of
Indian Agriculture†a proposal is under consideration to conduct a Study on the state of
Indian farmers. The Study aims to take stock of status of Indian farmers at the
beginning of new millennium and to assess the impact of policies and programmes
undertaken during last 50 years of development planning on their conditions.
(c)&(d): There is no bar on corporations participating in agricultural activities,
provided they do not violate the provisions of any of the existing Central or State laws
governing these activities.