Question : Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes

(a) whether the Government has received proposals from the Government of Odisha for establishment of Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes in the State and if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard;

(b) whether the Government has deputed a Central team to visit Odisha to identify land for establishment of Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (FMTTI) in Odisha and take early steps for the establishment of FMTTI in the State; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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(a): The proposal of Government of Odisha has been received by Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare for establishment of Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute in the State and the same is under active consideration of the Government.

(b): No, Madam.

(c): Does not arise.



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