(a) whether the Government proposes to lay more emphasis on development of agriculture in
the hilly regions; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard including Maharashtra,
State-wise?
(a) whether the Government proposes to lay more emphasis on development of agriculture in
the hilly regions; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard including Maharashtra,
State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF
STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION(PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a)&(b): The Centrally Sponsored Schemes and the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana of the
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation are for the development of agriculture in all parts of
the country including hilly regions.However for the North Eastern States & hilly states like
J & K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, a scheme ‘Technology Mission for
Integrated Development of Horticulture in North Eastern States including Sikkim, Jammu &
Kashmir,Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand’ is being implemented in the horticulture sector.
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing a number of Centrally Sponsored
Scheme to increase the productivity and production in the agriculture sector in the country like
(i)
Integrated Scheme of Pulses, Oilpalm and Maize
(ii) National Horticulture Mission
(iii) National
Food Security Mission
(iv) Micro Irrigation
(v) Macro Management of Agriculture
(iv) National
Bamboo Mission
(vii) Technology Mission on Cotton
(viii) Support to State Extension
Programmes for Extensions Reforms and
(ix) National Project on Management of Soil Health &
Fertility.A State Plan Scheme ‘Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana’ is also being implemented in the
entire country including all hilly areas.