Question : REVIEW OF CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEME

(a) whether the Union Government has reviewed the Centrally sponsored schemes being implemented for development of agro and rural industries;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) whether there is any co-ordination with the State Governments for implementation of these schemes;

(d) if so, State-wise details of funds allocated and target set and achieved for setting up of agro and rural industries in the country, State-wise; and

(e) the steps taken to achieve the set target and to encourage agro and rural industry sector?

MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)

(a)&(b): The only Centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Government in the Ministry of Agro and Rural Industries, namely, Scheme for Co-operativisation in the Coir Sector, has been reviewed. The review suggested changes in the scheme in respect of raw husk procurement defibering, coir yearn production and marketing.

(c): Yes, Sir.

(d)&(e): The State-wise details of funds released under the above mentioned Scheme are as under :