Question : Promotion of Fruits and Vegetables

(a) whether the Government is promoting fruits and vegetables cultivation under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in the States; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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(a) & (b): Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) provides flexibility and autonomy to States to choose projects for implementation under the scheme as per their needs, priorities and available resources for the holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors. Under the scheme States have approved various projects including projects for promoting fruits and vegetable cultivation.

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