(a) whether the Government has released the funds to State Government of Rajasthan for milk production under the National Dairy Development Scheme;
(b) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which the funds are likely to be released by the Government?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)
(a) Yes Madam, The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India has released financial assistance for strengthening of infrastructure for production, procurement, processing and marketing of milk under the following dairy development schemes for Rajasthan:-
S. No. Scheme Amount Released till 31.12.2017 (Rs. crore)
1. National Programme for Dairy Development 27.85
2. National Dairy Plan-Phase I 179.49
3. Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme 60.06
(b) & (c) Does not arise