(a) whether any scheme known as assistance for Food and Fodder Development was
started in the Seventh Five Year Plan;
(b) if so, whether this scheme has since been discontinued; and
(c) if so, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether any scheme known as assistance for Food and Fodder Development was
started in the Seventh Five Year Plan;
(b) if so, whether this scheme has since been discontinued; and
(c) if so, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a)to(c): Yes, Sir. It was a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Assistance to States for
Feed and Fodder Development. The Scheme was discontinued from April, 2002 in
pursuance of the recommendations of the Planning Commission while reviewing the
progress of the scheme under the Zero Base Budget. However, two components of the
scheme i.e. Enrichment of Straws/Cellulosic wastes and Establishment of Fodder Banks
were revived for continuation in view of the drought and deficient rainfall condition in
many parts of the country and necessary budget provision was made in the Revised
Estimate (2002-2003). The main reason for discontinuation of the Scheme was the
difficulty to meet the State share of funds required for implementation of the scheme by
the States.