(a) whether the farmers and workers are migrating from Bihar as the Government
have not undertaken agricultural developmental programmes in the State;
(b) if so, whether the Government have formulated any action plan for development
of agriculture in the State; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): Agricultural workers and farmers migrate from state to state including Bihar in
search of better employment, wages and for other considerations.
(b) & (c): Government of India is committed to promote agricultural development in
all States. In Bihar various Centrally Sponsored Schemes are being implemented for
development of agriculture and allied activities. Under the comprehensive Macro-
Management Scheme the State Government has the flexibility to formulate work plan
proposals according to its priorities. Another Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely `On
Farm Water Management Scheme for increasing crop production in eastern India` has
been recently launched for development of irrigation facilities in Bihar and other Eastern
States.