Question : INTEGRATED PROGRAMME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COCONUT AND CASHEWNUT

he progress of Integrated Programme for Development of coconut and cashewnut in the various States particularly Maharashtra during the last three years?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)

The financial progress under the Schemes –
(i) Integrated Development of Coconut Industry in India; and
(ii) Integrated Programme for Development of Cashewnut in various implementing States and Maharashtra for the last 3 years is given below:

(Rupees in lakh)

Year	Integrated Programme for Development	Integrated Programme for Development	of Coconut Industry in India	of Cashewnut
All States Maharashtra All States Maharashtra 1997-98 3004.63 + 1311.04 544.38 1998-99 1902.84 3.58 1594.09 690.20 1999-2000 1699.74 1.50 1548.40 541.36
+ An allocation of Rs.2.68 lakh was made for Maharashtra but the State Government could not implement the Scheme.