(a) the number of food testing laboratories which have received grants from the Government till date;
(b) the total funds disbursed to food testing laboratories under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) from year 2016; and
(c) the number of such food testing laboratories which receive grants under the said scheme along with the number of laboratories which have not been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)
(a): Yes Sir; There are one hundred seventy one (171) food testing laboratories which have received grants-in-aid from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries till date.
(b): Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) since 2016, a totalof Rs.108.84 Crs. have been disbursed to food testing laboratories.
(c): Out of 171 food testing laboratories which have received grants-in-aid, 65 foodtesting laboratories have not been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
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