Question : AGRICULTURAL SCHEMES

(a) the details of Centrally sponsored agricultural promotional schemes which are operational in various States, State/UT-wise;

(b) the achievements made thereunder during the last five years, State/UT and scheme-wise;

(c) whether the agricultural schemes are lagging behind in achieving the desired results and objectives;

(d) if so, the details along with the reasons therefor;

(e) the details of the grants-in-aid provided by the Government to various States including Jharkhand during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; and

(f) whether the Government proposes to restore the limit of grant of 50 per cent for macro-management action plan and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)

(a), (b) & (e): Important schemes/programmes under implementation at present are Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana; National Food Security Mission; National Horticulture Mission; Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States; National Mission on Micro Irrigation; Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm & Maize; Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms etc. A Statement indicating the allocation, release and expenditure made in the Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the various States/UTs, under various schemes for the last five years is annexed.

(c) & (d): No, Madam. Agriculture sector is performing very well for the last few years. There was record food grains production of 259.29 million tonnes during 2011-12. During 2013-14 also food grain production is likely to reach that level of production. As against growth of agriculture and allied sector at around 2.45% during 9th and 10th Five Year Plan periods, the growth rate during 11th Plan period has been 4.1%. Agriculture sector is targeted to achieve 4% growth rate during 12th Plan period.

(f): The scheme of Macro Management of Agriculture has been discontinued with effect from 01.04.2013.