(a) whether the Government proposes to enter into partnership with the private sector to
strengthen agricultural infrastructure;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the progress made so far in this regard?
(a) whether the Government proposes to enter into partnership with the private sector to
strengthen agricultural infrastructure;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the progress made so far in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) to (c): The Government has proposed to enter into partnership with the private sector to
strengthen agricultural infrastructure.Partnership with private sector is also encouraged to
strengthen Agriculture Extension.The areas identified for partnership with private sector
include Agriculture Marketing and Horticulture.In addition,under the Scheme of Development
and Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for Production and Distribution of Quality Seed,
private companies,individual entrepreneurs,self help groups etc. are also given credit-linked
back ended capital subsidy.So far an amount of Rs.7 crore has been sanctioned to the National
Seeds Corporation under this component.