Question : TRAINING TO FARMERS



(a) whether Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) proposes to have exchange programme of farmers from one State to another to impart them with knowledge of latest developments in the agricultural field in other States;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Krishi Vigyan Kendras also propose to depute farmers in batches to foreign countries especially to Europe, Israel, USA etc. to train them in adoption of modern technology in farming; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the benefits likely to accrue to the farmers as a result thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR)

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 412 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23/04/2013 REGARDING “TRAINING TO FARMERS”

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

(c) & (d): The Krishi Vigyan Kendras do not have any proposal to depute farmers to foreign countries for training.