(a) the amount allocated for development of cattle farms and cattle rearing centres and research institutes in the country during the last three years, State-wise; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government to develop said farms, centres and institutes in the country particularly in Tamil Nadu?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): While assistance is provided to States to improve their breeding infrastructure, there is no specific allocation for cattle farms and cattle rearing centers. However development of State cattle and buffalo breeding farms is an eligible component under centrally sponsored schemes. The amount released for cattle farms/cattle rearing centers including gaushalas and allocation made for Research Institute are given in Annexure-I.
(b): The recently launched National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding has provision for strengthening of farms and Cattle rearing centers. State Government of Tamil Nadu has been requested to participate in the Project. An appropriate proposal in conformity with the guidelines is awaited.
Annexure-I
Annexure referred to Lok Sabha Question No.3191 for answer on 10.12.2001 Regarding `Development of Cattle Farms`
(Rs. lakh)
State/UTs.+ 1998-99 199-2000 2000-2001
Andhra Pradesh - 10 10 Haryana 787 800 945 Karnataka 213.69 300.82 215.65 Kerala - 12 - Mizoram - 10 - Orissa 311.2 405.28 332.44 Punjab - - 75 Rajasthan 120.86 143.29 170.61 Tamil Nadu - 20 - Uttar Pradesh 950.03 1098.12 1180.26
Total 4281.78 2798.51 2935.96
+ Amount includes funds provided to Central Cattle Farms and Indian Council of Agriculture Research units located in the States.