(a) the amount sanctioned and released for the development of pastures in the country particularly in Punjab during the last three years and the current years, State-wise;
(b) whether any amount out of the sanctioned amount is yet to be released for the said purpose by the Union Government;
(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(d) the time by which the remaining amount is likely to be released?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)
(a): A Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme with Grassland Development, including Grass Reserves as one of its component, is being implemented since 2005-06. The amount released during 2005-06 and in the current year, Statewise, is Annexed. No proposal for Grassland Development, including Grass Reserves, has been received from Punjab during 2005-06 and in the current financial year 2006-07.
(b): No, Sir.
(c)&(d): Do not arise.
Statement showing the funds released during 2005-06 and current year 2006-07 for Grassland Development including Grass Reserves Statewise
(Rs in lakhs) States/UTs. 2005-06 2006-07
Gujarat 155.57 Himachal Pradesh 100.00 Jammu & Kashmir 58.40 Karnataka 50.00 Mizoram 100.00 Nagaland 80.00 90 Rajasthan 9.90 Sikkim 110.00 Tamil Nadu 24.00 Tripura 25.25 Uttranchal 90.00 West Bengal 40.00 843.12 90.00