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Lok Sabha Question No. 3347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Farm Schools
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3347

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2016

## FARM SCHOOLS

3347.     SHRI NANA PATOLE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  information  regarding  schemes  of  agriculture  sector  is  not reaching farmers especially in backward and remote areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to start farm schools in various States inspite of sufficient  staff  for  agricultural  works  so  that  the  information  regarding  agricultural  schemes reaches farmers, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether a scheme is under consideration of the Government to interact directly with the farmers, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  other  various  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  agriculture  related information to the farmers?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): No, Madam.   As per para 3.3 of  Guidelines of the Scheme 'Support to State Extension programme for Extension Reforms', Farm School is one of the eligible activity which is set up  in achiever farmers' field to provide season long technological training to fellow farmers.
- (d) & (e): The  Ministry  of  Agriculture  has  been  implementing  various  Centrally  Sponsored and Central Sector Schemes to assist farmers. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms' (ATMA) programme has been strengthened  and  rejuvenated  during  2014-15  especially  manpower  support  at  State,  District and  Block  levels,  enhanced  connectivity  and  mobility            at          various      levels      and strengthening     the    mechanism   for   information   dissemination  at   village level through the

institution of one farmer friend for every two villages to have direct interaction with the Farmers at  the  grass root  level.  Another component of extension initiative is the Mass Media Scheme which aims to reach out to farmers (including backward and remote areas) through electronic and  print  media.  The  Kisan  Call  Centres  (KCC)  have  also  been  upgraded  in  terms  of technology, enhancement of seats and effective monitoring.  KCCs are accessed directly by the farmers  for  receiving  real  time  information.  Besides,  ICT  tools  are  being  extensively  used  to reach out to the farmers. DAC has developed a number of portals, applications and websites for the benefit of farmers. Mobile apps viz. Kisan Suvidha, Pusa Krishi, Agrimarket, PMFBY etc., Short  Messaging  Services,  Farmers  portal  have  also  been  launched  in  for  the  benefit  of farmers .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3346 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Procurement of Agricultural Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3346

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2016

## PROCUREMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

3346.     PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that farmers of the country are in great distress as there was nobody to procure their products on the eve of demonetization;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any mechanism for the payment against procurement of farmers' products, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering to provide fertilizers and seeds at a cheaper price or  free  of  cost  to  the  farmers  who  have  no  currency to  buy  due  to  demonetization,  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (c): To protect the farmers from distress, Government procures their produce through Central  agencies.    Since,  payment  to  the  farmers  is  made  strictly  through  RTGS/NEFT  and account  payee  cheque  by  these  Central  agencies,  there  has  been  no  impact  on  such procurement of agriculture produce due to demonetization.
- (d): Government has allowed farmers to purchase seeds with the old high denomination bank notes  of  Rs.500  from,  the  centres,  units  or outlets  belonging  to  the  Central  or  State Governments,  Public  Sector  Undertakings,  National  or  State  Seeds  Corporations,  Central  or State Agricultural Universities and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Institutes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Grant of Permanent Residency
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RENUKA BUTTA, ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3345

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA) GRANT OF PERMANENT RESIDENCY

3345. SHRIMATI BUTTA RENUKA: SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  approved  any  scheme  to  grant  permanent residency status to all foreign investors;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the guidelines laid down in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to expedite the grant of security clearances for foreign investors; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d): The  Government  has  decided  to  grant  Permanent  residency  Status (PRS) for 10 years with multiple entry to foreign investors making investment of minimum of Rs.10 crores to be brought within 18 months or Rs.25 crores to be brought within 36 months. PRS will also be granted to the spouse/dependents of the eligible foreign investor. The foreign investment should result in generating employment to at least 20 resident Indians every financial year. This scheme will not  be  applicable  to  Pakistani  citizens  or  third  country  nationals  of  Pakistani origin. Foreign investors fulfilling the eligibility conditions will have to apply for PRS online and security clearance will be processed on the online system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3343 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Research and Development in National Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3343

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NATIONAL SECURITY

3343. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  agencies  carrying  out  Research  and  Development  (R&D) activities pertaining to national security;
- (b)  the  total  funds  allocated  and  utilised  in  this  regard  during  each  of  the  last three years and the current year;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the allocation for R&D related activities for bolstering the security framework; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), an R & D wing of the Ministry of Defence, and Bureau  of Police  Research  & Development (BPR&D), an organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs, are  the  two  main  agencies  involved  in  Research  &  Development  activities for enhancing the operational capabilities of armed forces and police forces respectively.

## (b): The total funds allocated and utilized in this regard during each of the last three years and the current year are as under: -

| Year    | Modified Appropriation (Approved)   | Actual Expenditure   |
|---------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|
|         | (Rs. in Cr.)                        | (Rs. in Cr.)         |
| 2013-14 | 10934.17                            | 10859.04             |
| 2014-15 | 13716.14                            | 13257.98             |
| 2015-16 | 13540.11                            | 13277.27*            |
| 2016-17 | 13593.78 (BE)                       | -                    |

(* GDA 15th  Correction, BE: Budget Estimated)

(c) & (d): Allocation of funds depends on felt needs of the Department and overall availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3341 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Revival of NCTC
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI, RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3341

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA) REVIVAL OF NCTC

3341. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR: SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  revive  the  National  Counter Terrorism  Centre  (NCTC)  for  tracking  terror  suspects  and  fighting  against terrorism;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  proposed  role  of  NCTC  in  checking terrorism;
- (c)  whether  many  State  Governments  have  been  opposing  NCTC  saying  its powers to arrest and search suspects anywhere in the country would encroach upon their turf; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an Office Memorandum(OM) dated 3 rd   February,  2012  constituting  National  Counter  Terrorism  Centre  (NCTC)and prescribing its organizational structure, functions, powers and duties. The NCTC was  mandated,  inter-alia,  to  draw  up  plans  and  coordinate  action  for  counter terrorism  with  other  stake  holders  including  Anti  Terrorist  Organisations  in states. However, operationalisation of NCTC has been kept in abeyance as some states had raised concerns regarding its structure, functions and mandate.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Gangetic River Dolphins
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI, KULAMANI SAMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3340

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Gangetic River Dolphin

## 3340.    SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

## DR. KULAMANI SAMAL:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  conservationist  groups  have  expressed  concern  regarding  the  survival  of Gangetic  river  dolphins  on  account  of  the  National  Waterways  Project  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether any assessment of the threat to the said species has been made and if so, the details and findings thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any measure to tackle the threat posed by the said project to the species having the Gangetic region as their habitat; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The Conservation Action Plan for the Gangetic Dolphin (20102020) has also identified threats to Gangetic dolphins and impact of river traffic, irrigation canals and depletion of prey-base on dolphin populations.
- (c) and (d) The  important  strategies  and  action  points  for  protection  of  dolphins highlighted in the Dolphin Conservation Action Plan are:
- i. Reduction  of  incidental  mortality  through  rescue  and  release efforts
- ii. Habitat protection and restoration and reduction in environmental pollution.
- iii. Minimizing daily fluctuations in water flow.
- iv. Preservation of flood plains for ensuring  adequate prey-base.
- v. Community involvement in river dolphin conservation and management

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3339 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Revival of PSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV, C. N. JAYADEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3339

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Revival of PSEs

## 3339 . SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV: SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  bail  out  the  loss  making  Public  Sector Enterprises  (PSEs)  or  prepared  any  blue  print  to  deal  with  sick/loss  making  PSEs  in  the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, PSE-wise; and

(c) the steps taken so far by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) & (b): Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) function under the  administrative control of various Ministries/Departments and all matters relating to revival/ restructuring/closure of CPSEs  are  dealt by the concerned administrative Ministries/ Departments.

(c): Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), as a nodal department, has issued guidelines on 29.10.2015 for 'Streamlining the mechanism for revival and restructuring of sick/ incipient sick  and  weak  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (CPSEs)'.  As  per  the  guidelines,  the concerned administrative Ministries/ Departments are responsible to monitor the performance of  the  CPSEs  and  categorise  them  as  sick/  incipient  sick/  weak  CPSEs.  The  concerned administrative Ministries/ Departments are also responsible for formulating revival/restructuring/  disinvestment/closure  plans  for  CPSEs  functioning  under  them  and after obtaining the approval of competent authority, implement the plans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3336 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Recruitment by Terrorists
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3336

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA) RECRUITMENT BY TERRORISTS

3336. . DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  terror  recruitments  are  increasing along the porous international border particularly Indo-Bangladesh border;
- (b) if so, the details of action taken to curb terror recruitment activities;
- (c) whether any awareness camp has been conducted or there is any proposal to conduct such camps all over the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (d) :  No  specific  information  of  increase  in  terror  recruitments  along  the international  borders,  particularly  Indo-Bangladesh  border,  has  been  received. However,  in  order  to  counter  terror  activities,  there  exists  close  and  effective coordination  between intelligence  and  security  agencies  at  the  Centre  and  the States level.  Various programmes are being undertaken by the Central and State Governments to deal with the issues of counter terrorism and counter radicalization.  However, further details cannot be disclosed in the interest of the national security.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3332 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: World Disability Day
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R., SUDHEER GUPTA, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMETN OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

## LOK SABHA

## World Disability Day

3332: SHRI S.R VIJAYA KUMAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

DR SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

to state: pleased

- for observing World Disability Day on 3 December, 2016; (a) whether the Government has any proposal

EMPOWERMENT be Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND

- (6) if s0, the details and the objectives thereof;
2. the objectives of observing the said has been/is likely to be achieved? (d) the extent to which day
3. to be organised on the occasion of World Disability and (c) the programmes organized proposed Day;

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERNEI KRISHANPAL GURJAR) (SHRI

- (a) Yes, Sir:
- of Persons   with Disabilities is a function of (b) to (d) The  Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) on the occasion presentation of National Awards for the Empowerment Awards   were   conferred On the Occasion; National work done towards [District for their Outstanding achievements/ individuals/organisations/State/UTs / The National Institutes functioning under the Department also empowerment of Persons with Disabilities: for the persons with disabilities to give mass functions and programmes On this day independently\_ abo1t disability and dignity of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) awareness organised organise

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3332 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016
Lok Sabha Question No. 3330 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Agreements with Research Institutes
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3330 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 06.12.2016

## Agreements with Research Institutes

## 3330 SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK: SHRI SATAV RAJEEV: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has entered into an agreement with the Agriculture  Ministry  to  market  products  developed  by  agri-scientists  of  Government research institutes ICAR and IARI and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  more  than  2000  centres,  Kisan  Suvidha Kendra  where  seeds,  fertilizers,  pesticides  and  soil  testing  facilities  would  be  made available for farmers and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is in the process of signing an MoU for commercialization and marketing of products developed by scientists and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  sponsor  research  programmes  on  agrochemicals and if so, the details thereof and
- (e) the benefits likely to accrue to farmers as a result of the above initiatives?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE   MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a): Madam, there is no such agreement.
- (b): In  the  Union  Budget  2016-17,  the  Hon'ble  Finance  Minister  announced  setting  up  of 2000 model retail outlets by the fertilizers companies in next three years. In compliance of the said  Budget  announcement,  Department  of  Fertilizers  has  circulated  the  guidelines  to  the fertilizers companies for opening of the model fertilizer retail  shops named as Kisan Suvidha Kendra.    It  is  envisaged  that  Model  Fertilizer  Retail  shops  will  provide  better  Agri-inputs  and services  to  the  farmers  under  one  roof  to  improve  farm  productivity/income.    In  these  shops certain mandatory and optional services which include sale of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, soil and seeds testing facilities are available and as per report received from various companies,upto November, 2016, more than 1000 of these shops have started functioning.

(c):        ICAR  has  reported  that  they  have  implemented  following  two  guidelines  under  which commercialization of intellectual properties and services possible from ICAR institutes is done through MoUs with potential external agencies.

1. ICAR guidelines for intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer/Commercialization (effective from 2 nd October, 2006); and

2.  ICAR  rules  and  Guidelines  for  Professional  Service  Functions  (Training  Consultancy, Contract Research and Contract Service (effective from October 1, 2014)

(d) & (e):    Department of Fertilizers has no such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Terror Funding from Illegal Animal Trade
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KRISHN PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3329

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA)

TERROR FUNDING FROM ILLEGAL ANIMAL TRADE

†3329. DR. KRISHAN PRATAP:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether incidents of illegal manufacturing of bombs and explosives have been reported from certain parts of the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether as per the report received from Uttar Pradesh Police, money earned through illegal trade of animals is being used to manufacture bombs to be used against the country, if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  asked  the  State  Government  of  Uttar Pradesh  to  take  stringent  measures  in  order  to  put  a  check  on  such  illegal activities; and

(d) if so, the reaction of the State Government of Uttar Pradesh in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a), (b), (c) & (d):  Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3328 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: National Bamboo Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAMEN DEKA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3328

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2016

## NATIONAL BAMBOO MISSION

3328.     SHRI RAMEN DEKA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details of  works done by National Bamboo Mission in Assam during the last three years;
- (b) whether  the  Union  Government  has  conducted  any  survey  regarding  the  scope  of Bamboo based industry particularly in the North East Region of Assam; and
- (c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof along with the fund allocated/ released for the purpose during the said period?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): Details of work done under National Bamboo Mission, renamed as National Agroforestry & Bamboo Mission (NABM) on 6 th July,  2015  during last three years (2013-14 to 2015-16) in Assam are as under:
- 4,300  ha  area  has  been  covered  with  bamboo  plantation  and  2,250  ha  of  existing  bamboo plantation  has  been  improved  for  higher  productivity.  In  addition,  13  nurseries  have  been established  to  supply  quality  planting  material  and  400  farmers  /  entrepreneurs  &  50  field functionaries have been trained in various activities of bamboo sector and nursery management.  In order to promote marketing of bamboo and bamboo based handicrafts, one bamboo  wholesale  and  retail  market,  one  bamboo  bazaar  and  one  retail  outlet  (showroom) have  been  established.  In  addition,  Common  Facility  Center  /  Bamboo  training  institute  has been established.

(b)&(c):

No, Madam.

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