(a) the effect of Macro-Management Scheme which is an integration of 27 schemes
into one scheme on supplementation/complementation of States towards the specific
problems faced by them during the year 2000-2001; and
(b) if so, the extent of growth rate achieved during 2000-2001 in comparison to the
last year growth rate?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a): It has been decided to switchover from the conventional Schematic approach to
Macro Management mode for providing assistance to States for development of
agriculture. The Scheme envisages integration of 27 Schemes into one Scheme for
Supplementation/complementation of States` Efforts through Work Plans, which will
give the flexibility to States to address the specific problems faced by them and avoid
overlapping in the context of different schemes and aim for all-round development of
agriculture. Apart from better targeting of scarce financial resources, the benefits of the
Macro Management Scheme will include:
During the year 2000-01, Central assistance of Rs.378.88 crore was provided to States for the implementation of their Work Plans under the Macro Management Scheme.
(i) Reflection of local needs/priorities in planning for agricultural development.
(ii) Optimal utilization of scarce resources.
(iii) Maximization of returns.
(iv) Removal of regional imbalances.