Question : ALLOTMENT OF WASTELAND AND FOREST LAND



(a) whether any scheme is under consideation of the Government to allot waste land and forest land to farmers or landless persons in rural areas for plantation of fruit trees;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any proposal to allocate funds also for this purpose;

(d) if so, the details in this regard and details of amount allocated during the last two years, State-wise; and

(e) details of the works executed during the last two years?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI A. RAJA )

(a) & (b): No, Sir.

(c) to (e): Question does not arise.