(a) whether it is true that in 2014, the Government promised to double the income of farmers in the country by 2020 in comparison to the then scenario;
(b) if so, the details of the income growth during the last five years period, State-wise and year-wise;
(c) whether the Government has failed to keep its commitment; and
(d) if so, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a): The Government constituted an Inter-ministerial Committee in April, 2016 to examine issues relating to “Doubling of Farmers Income” and recommend strategies to achieve the same. The Committee submitted its Report to the Government in September, 2018 and thereafter, an Empowered Body was set up on 23.01.2019 to monitor and review the progress as per these recommendations.
(b) to (d): Does not arise.
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