(a) the details of the measures taken by the Government to promote agricultural research in various parts of the country;
(b) the total amount being spent by the Government on agricultural research at present;
(c) whether the agro research work has not been commensurate with the amount of funds spent in this regard; and
(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) Plan outlays on R&D in Agriculture have increased significantly over the Plan periods as given below:-
(Rs. in Crore) IXth Plan 2514.17 (RE) Xth Plan 4900.00 (RE) XIth Plan 10054.00 (Four year RE plus current year’s 2011-12 BE)
RE – Revised Estimate, BE – Budget Estimate