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Lok Sabha Question No. 326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Mustard Crushing Industry
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 326

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## MUSTARD CRUSHING INDUSTRY

326. SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA:

PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

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- (a)   whether  the  Indian  edible  oil  extraction  industry  is  facing  tough  competition from imported edible oils, if so, the response of the Government thereto;
- (b)   whether the domestic production of mustard oil has become unprofitable vis-avis import of edible oils, if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for the said industry becoming unprofitable;
- (c)   whether the oilseed extraction sector is now facing financial crisis despite the country being the largest producer of oilseeds, especially mustard seeds, if so, the
- reasons therefor;
- (d)   whether  the  installed  capacity  of  mustard  crushing  industry  is  not  being utilized despite availability of mustard oilseeds in the country in sufficient quantity, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)   the measures undertaken by the Government to bail out the said sector from
- financial crisis?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b):  Domestic production of oilseeds is unable to meet the requirement of raw material for the edible oil processing industry.  Hence the industry has to depend on imported crude oils to meet the increasing domestic demand for edible oils in the country.      In  order  to  balance  the  interest  of  all  stakeholders  the  Government reviews the import duty structure on imported oils from time to time.  As regards to mustard oil, its present price in the domestic market makes production economically viable.
- (c) & (d):  Domestic production of edible oilseeds including mustard seed is unable to  meet  the  demand  of  the  edible  oil  processing  industry  resulting  in  under utilization of the installed capacity of the oilseed extraction sector.
- (e):  In  order  to  increase  the  production  and  productivity  of  oilseeds  including mustard  seeds  and  to  reduce  import  dependency,  the  Government  has  launched 'National  Mission  on  Oilseeds  and  Oil  Palm'  (NMOOP)  since  2014-15.  Under  this scheme, Mini Mission-I (Oilseeds) is focused to increase production and productivity of oilseed crops including mustard in the country. Financial assistance is provided to  farmers  for  Seed  Components,  Farm  Implements,  Inputs  and  Transfer  of Technology.  Keeping  in  mind  the  interest  of  edible  oil  extraction  industry,  the
- Government also reviews the import duty structure on edible oils from time to time.
Lok Sabha Question No. 324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Anti Naxal Measures
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 324.

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017/ ASHADHA 27, 1939 (SAKA)

ANTI NAXAL MEASURES †324. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  taking  any  concrete  and  effective  steps  to solve the naxalite problem;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps taken to bring the naxalites back in to the main stream; and

- (d)  the  details  of  dialogues  held  in  this  regard  along  with  the  participants thereunder?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b).    The  Government  has  a  comprehensive National Policy and Action Plan in place under which a multi-pronged strategy is being implemented to deal  with  Left  Wing  Extremism.  This  strategy  is  centered  around  security related measures, developmental interventions and ensuring rights & entitlements  of  local  communities  etc.  Security  related  measures  include assistance to LWE affected States by providing CAPF Bns, training assistance and funds for modernization of State Police Forces, arms & equipment, sharing of intelligence etc. On the development side, apart from flagship schemes of the Central Government in infrastructure, education, health, skill development,

## LS.US.Q.No.324 FOR 18.07.2017

agriculture etc several initiatives have been taken specifically for development of Left Wing Extremism Affected areas. These include focused schemes  for  development  of  roads,  installation of mobile  towers, skill development,  improving  network  of  banks  and  post  offices,  health  and education facilities.

(c) States  have  their  own  surrender  policies  for  encouraging  Left  Wing Extremists  to  join  the  mainstream.  The  Central  Government  also  has  a comprehensive 'Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Scheme of Left Wing Extremists in  the  affected  States'  to  allow  Left  Wing  Extremists  to  return  to  the mainstream.  The  rehabilitation  package  inter-alia,  includes  an  immediate grant  of  Rs.  2.5  lakhs  for  higher  ranked  LWE  cadres  and  Rs.1.5  lakhs  for middle/ lower rank LWE cadre surrenderees to be kept in their name as fixed deposit which may be withdrawn after completion of 3 years subject to good behaviour. They are also imparted training in a trade/ vocation of their liking and  are  paid  a  monthly  stipend  of  Rs.  4000/-  for  three  years.  In  addition, incentives for surrender of weapons/ ammunition are also provided under the Scheme.  The  Government  of  India  provides  reimbursement  of  expenditure incurred by the LWE affected States on rehabilitation of surrenderees in this policy under the SRE Scheme.

(d) The Central Government will consider engaging in dialogue with the Left Wing  Extremists  only  if  they  renounce  violence  and  express  faith  in  the democratic process and Constitution of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 323 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Auto Mission Policy
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.323 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## Auto Mission Policy

## 323. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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

- (a) the aims and objectives of the Auto Mission Policy of the Government for 2016-2026;
- (b) whether consultations have been held with Road Transport Ministry since vehicles are going to go up from 3.3 million now to 13.4 million by 2026;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government is  planning to  include  various  aspects  such  as  promoting  electric vehicles, infrastructure, fuel efficiency, etc. in the AMP; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) to (e): The Department of Heavy Industry has finalised the Automotive Mission plan 2016-26 (AMP  2026)  jointly  with  Indian  Automobile  Industries  after  series  of  consultations  with  other stakeholders including Government  departments  including  Ministry  of  Road, Transport and Highways to achieve following objectives.

- i. To  propel  the  Indian  Automotive  industry  to  become  the  engine  of  the  'Make  in  India' programme.
- ii. To  make  the  Indian  Automotive  Industry  a  significant  contributor  to  the  'Skill  India' programme.
- iii. Promote safe, efficient and comfortable mobility for every person in the country, with an eye  on  environmental  protection  and  affordability  through  both  public  and  personal transport options.
- iv. To seek increase net exports of the Indian Automotive industry several fold.
- v. Promote comprehensive and stable policy dispensation for all regulations impacting the industry.

AMP 2026 seeks to define the path  of  evolution  of  the  automotive  ecosystem  in  India  including specific  regulations  and  policies  that  govern  research,  design,  technology,  testing,  manufacturing, imports/exports, sales, use, repair, and recycling of automotive vehicles, components and services. This  includes  new  technologies  like  electric  vehicles  and  associated  infrastructure  and  new  fuel efficiency regulations as well.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Census Data
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 322.

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017/ ASHADHA 27, 1939 (SAKA)

CENSUS DATA

322. SHRI B.V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the new census data released recently shows that the median age at the time of marriage has increased across all strata of society and genders due to socio-economic changes taking place and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the data reveals that higher level of school enrolment with overall 90 per cent everywhere and above 80 per cent of Dalits has also contributed to this welcome trend and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether according to eminent sociologists at the JNU, if this pace of growth  in  integration  of  the  economy  is  kept  up  the  median  age  at marriage  for  both  genders  should  increase  by  two  years  in  the  next  ten years; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a): Madam, the Median age at Marriage for currently married persons in the country, as calculated from Census 2001 and 2011 data, for rural and urban areas and for males and females have increased during the period as given below :

| Residence   | 2001   | 2001   | 2011   | 2011   |
|-------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
|             | Male   | Female | Male   | Female |
| Total       | 22.0   | 18.4   | 22.8   | 19.2   |
| Rural       | 21.5   | 18.1   | 22.0   | 18.9   |
| Urban       | 23.9   | 19.3   | 24.5   | 19.9   |

## L.S.US.Q.NO.322 FOR 18.07.2017

(b): The Median age at marriage, as calculated from Census 2011 data, shows  that  it  is  higher  among  persons  having  higher  educational  level. Among  Graduate  and  above,  the  Median  age  at  marriage  is  24.6  in comparison to 19.6 for illiterates.

(c&d): The projection of Median age at marriage is not made by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Insurance of Fish Ponds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.317 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## INSURANCE OF FISH PONDS

## 317.   SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि और क ृ िक कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has given direction to the insurance companies to insure the fish ponds of fishermen;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to grant status to fisheries at par with Agriculture; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

(SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a)  : No, Madam. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has not given any such direction to insurance companies.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): No, Madam. There is no such proposal presently under consideration in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Instruction to NGOs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 314.

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017/ ASHADHA 27, 1939 (SAKA) INSTRUCTION TO NGOS

314. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has instructed NGOs to open their accounts in banks having core banking facilities recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  this  is  aimed  at  checking  'errant'  NGOs  especially  those organizations receiving foreign funding;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the details of NGOs blacklisted by the Government in relation with fund manipulation and management?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): No, Over 2000 NGOs have been asked to validate their existing FCRA designated bank accounts and the list of these NGOs is available on website: www.fcraonline.nic.in

(c) & (d): As  per  Foreign  contribution  Regulation  Rules,  2011,  all  banks shall  report  any  transaction  in  respect  of  receipt  or  utilization  of  any foreign contribution by any person whether  or not such  person is registered  or  granted  prior  permission  under  the  Act,  to  the  central Government within 48 hours.

(e): Over  1000  NGOs  which  have  been  found  to  be  misutilizing  foreign funds and violating various provisions of FCRA, 2010 and Rules made there under, have been barred from operating their foreign contribution accounts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Distribution of Vehicles for Divyang Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 311 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## LOK SABHA

## Distribution of Vehicles for Divyang Persons

## 311. ADV. CHINTAMAN NA VASHA WANAGA:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the   Government  proposes to distribute more vehicles to Divyang  persons in September and October, 2017; and
- (b) if the details thereof? SO,

## Answer

## Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment

## SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a &b) Under Assistance to Disabled Persons   for (ADIP) Scheme; the finds are released to various   Implementing Appliances Agencies (National Institutes/Composite Regional Centres(CRCsy District Disability Rehabilitation Centres(DDRCsy Artificial Limbs   Manufacturing   Corporation of India   (ALIMCOY State Corporations/   Non Government   Organisations, etc,) to assist the disabled persons (Divyangjan) and scientifically   manufactured,   modlern; standard aids and   appliances that can promote their   physical, social and rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their psychological the Scheme, there is provision for Motorized economic potential. Under tricycles for severely disabled, Quadriplegics (SCI), persons suffering from Muscular Dystrophy, Stroke, Cerebral Hemipeligia other person with similar conditions, where either three/four limbs half and any or onc of the body are income is upto Rs. 15,000/the subsidy admissible under the Scheme is 25000/monthly The motorized tricycle is provided to the person of age of 16 years and above, once in ten aids and appliances to Divyangjan is a continuous years. Distribution of process, subject to availability of funds under the Scheme. needy Palsy . family

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Lok Sabha Question No. 310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 310 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA

310.   SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a) the  number  and  details  of  projects  undertaken  for  agriculture  improvement  in  Kerala under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in 2016-17, district-wise;
- (b) the details of the procedure for selection of projects and release of funds under RKVY;
- (c) the details and the amount of funds allocated under RKVY during the last three years, State-wise; and
- (d) the amount of funds released under RKVY for Kerala in 2015-16 and 2016-17?

## 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) & (b): Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) provides flexibility and autonomy to States to  choose  projects  for  implementation  under  the  scheme  as  per  their  needs,  priorities  and available  resources  for  the  holistic  development  of  agriculture  and  allied  sectors.  The  State Agriculture Department which is the nodal department for implementation of the scheme in the state  places  RKVY  project  proposals  before  the  State  Level  Project  Screening  Committee (SLPSC)  headed  by  Agriculture  Production  Commissioner  or  any  other  officer  nominated  by Chief Secretary, which, after due consideration, places eligible & scrutinized  project  proposals before State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) headed by the Chief Secretary for approval of the project. The funds under the scheme are released in two installments. The 1st instalment of 50% of fund is released to the State Governments upon receipt of minutes of SLSC. The 2nd Instalment of funds is released upon receipt of utilization certificates of funds released and the progress  of  implementation  the  project.  SLSC  of  Kerala  has  approved  26  number  of  new projects  and  67  number  of  ongoing  projects  for  implementation  during  2016-17.  The  districtwise details of projects approved is given at Annexure-I.
- (c) & (d): The  state-wise  allocation  and  release  of  funds,  including  Kerala,  under  the scheme during the last three years is given at Annexure -II.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 309 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Registration and Quality Certification of Seeds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 309

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## REGISTRATION AND QUALITY CERTIFICATION OF SEEDS

309. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is getting ready with a new Seeds Act making registration and quality  certification  of  seeds  of  all  varieties  mandatory  before  being  allowed  for  sale  in  the market, if so, the steps taken by the Government or being planned to be taken in the near future for conducting seed registration;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  work  with  the  State  Governments  and agriculture universities to involve them in the implementation of the registration process, if so, the details thereof, if not, the manner in which the Government would undertake the certification process; and
- (c) the  details  of  initiatives  being  taken  by  the  Government  during the  last  three  years  to ensure high-quality seed production in the country?

## 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) & (b): Yes, Madam, Seeds Bill, 2004 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in December, 2004. Compulsory registration of varieties is one of the salient features of the Bill.  No seed of any kind or variety shall be allowed for sowing or planting or sell unless such seed is registered. Further,  no  person  will  be  allowed  to  carry  on  the  business  of  selling  or  supplying  any  seed which is not of a registered kind of variety.  Farmers are exempted from compulsory registration and registration will be for a fixed period.

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is developing an online portal for registration of varieties of agricultural and horticultural crops. Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and States Agricultural Universities (SAUs) are also involved as one of the stakeholders in the development of the aforesaid portal. There is a provision of accreditation  of  organizations  in  the  Bill  to  carry  out  certification,  on  the  fulfillment  of  such criteria as may be prescribed.

- (c): DAC&FW  implements  various  schemes  such  as  National  Food  Security  Mission (NFSM), Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material (SMSP), National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP), Soil Health Card, Soil Health Management Schemes and other Central Sector/ Centrally Sponsored Schemes to provide assistance to farmers to ensure production of high quality seeds in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Processing of Fruits and Vegetables
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## GOVERNMENTOF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 305

ANSWERED ON-18 TH  JULY, 2017

## PROCESSING OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

## 305. SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  a  very  low  percentage  of  fruits  and  vegetables  produced  in  the  country  is processed and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  the  potential  of  each  State  specially  of  Maharashtra  in  processing  of  fruits  and vegetables  has  been  assessed  by  the  Government  and  if  so,  the  details  and  the  outcome thereof; and
- (c) the  steps/measures  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  food  processing industries in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a) As  per  a  study,  commissioned  by  Ministry  of  Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare,  and undertaken by Institute of Economic Growth finalized in 2014, the level of food processing in the country was only 6.76% for perishables including fruits and vegetables.
- (b) No such assessment has been made by the Government.
- (c) The  Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries  has  been  implementing  various  Central Sector Schemes  for promotion and development of  food processing sector in the country. The Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries  has  re-structured  its  schemes  under  the  new  Central Sector Scheme of KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA having seven components viz (i) Mega Food Park, (ii) Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, (iii) Infrastructure for AgroProcessing Clusters, (iv) Creation of Forward and Backward Linkages, (v) Creation/ Expansion of  Food  Processing  &  Preservation  Capacities,  (vi)  Food  Safety  and  Quality  Assurance Infrastructure and (vii) Human Resources and Institutions. The Kisan Sampada Yojana has been approved  with  an  allocation  of  Rs.  6,000  crore  for  period  2016-20  co-terminus  with  the  14 th Finance Commission  cycle. The farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, societies, Self Help Groups, Private Companies and State PSUs etc. are eligible to avail  financial  assistance  under  these  schemes  for  setting  up  food  processing  projects  in  the country.

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