(a) whether the rate of employment, as well as employment opportunities in the agricultural sector has dwindled over a period of time;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) the steps taken to create additional employment opportunities in the agricultural sector;
(d) whether the Government has assigned the responsibility for technology upgradation in the labouroriented agricultural sector to any research institute; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which such upgraded technology is likely to be implemented ?