Question : EXTERNALLY AIDED PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY IASRI



(a) whether Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) under ICAR is free to take up externally aided/AP Cess-fund projects apart from the projects falling within the mandate of the institute;

(b) if so, the details of such projects started during last three years, including the funding agency, cost of the project and expected profits to the Institute;

(c) whether any laboratory equipment, computers, laptope, AC or other equipment, were purchased under these projects; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, category-wise, cost-wise and year-wise along with justification for their purchases?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Not applicable.