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Lok Sabha Question No. 6146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Allocation of Fund for Fishery Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6146

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  APRIL, 2017

## ALLOCATION OF FUND FOR FISHERY SECTOR

## 6146.   SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  amend  the  guidelines  of  Centrally  Sponsored Schemes named Saving-cum-Relief Scheme and Fisherman Development Rebate on HSD Oil to make it more effective and applicable for the fishery sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  sufficient  fund  under  the  Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture to various States of the country as per their requirement, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a):    The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries  (DADF),  Ministry  of Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare  under  the  Central  Plan  Scheme  on  Blue  Revolution:  Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries provides central financial  assistance  for  Saving-cumRelief to fishers during fishing ban/lean period.  The central financial assistance under Saving-cumRelief  sub-component  under  the  scheme  has  been  enhanced  from  Rs.900/-  per  month  per fishermen to Rs.1500/- per month per fishermen.  The Central Plan Scheme also has a provision to provide central rebate on HSD used for fishing purpose during the period of active fishing months. The Central financial rebate is restricted to 50% of the sales tax relief provided by the State on HSD with a ceiling of Rs.3.00 per litre and 500 litre/month per fishing boats owned by the Below Poverty Line category fishers.  Since the scheme has been restructured and is being implemented with effect from the  financial  year  2016-17,  there  is  no  proposal  to  amend  the  Saving-cum-Relief  and  HSD sub-components at present.
- (b):    The  erstwhile  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  on  Development  of  Inland  Fisheries  and Aquaculture has now been merged as one of the components under the Central Plan Scheme on Blue  Revolution:  Integrated  Development  and  Management  of  Fisheries.  During  the  fiscal  year 2016-17, a sum of Rs.424.11 crore was released to various State Governments, Union Territories and  organizations  under  the  scheme  for  the  development  of  fisheries  in  the  country.  About  70 percent of these funds have been provided for development of inland fisheries and aquaculture.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Production of Gur
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6144

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  APRIL, 2017

## PRODUCTION OF GUAR

6144.      SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY:

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  the  farmers  of  Rajasthan  and  Haryana  have  reduced  the production of guar this year due to poor returns and lack of demand, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the corrective steps taken by the Government to address the problems;
- (c) whether  the  profitability  of  guar  production  has  fallen  down  in  recent  years,  if  so,  the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to provide adequate remunerative prices to the guar farmers for their produce so as to improve the situation?

## ANSWER

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

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) to (c): Yes,  Madam. The area  and production of guar has  declined  during 2016-17  in Rajasthan  and  Haryana  on  account  of  weak  global  demand.  The  production  of  guar  in Rajasthan  and  Haryana  has  declined  during  2016-17  by  798.83  thousand  tonnes  and  97 thousand  tonnes  respectively.  Oversupply  of  crude  oil  in  the  world  market  has  led  to  near halving of oil drilling activities and development of alternate new molecule for drilling activities has led to reduction of demand of guar gum in western countries affecting its profitability.

The Government has developed high yielding varieties of guar for cultivation during kharif and summer season. Also, the Organization of front line demonstrations has been taken up to popularize high yielding varieties and matching crop management technologies among farmers.

- (d): For agricultural and horticultural commodities like guar which are not covered under the Minimum Support Price (MSP), Government implements Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) on request of State / UT Government in order to protect the growers of these commodities from making  distress  sale  in  the  event  of  bumper  crop  when  the  prices  tend  to  fall  below  the economic level/cost of production.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6142 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Testing Protocol for HT Crops
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6142

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.04.2017

## Testing Protocol for HT Crops

## 6142. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

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

- (a) whether Indian regulatory system has developed testing protocols and guidelines for safety appraisal of Herbicide Tolerant crops in general and HT mustard in particular;
- (b) if so, whether safety testing of GM mustard has been taken up using such HT cropspecific protocols;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, whether safety clearance has been provided without such testing; and
- (e) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b) and (c).   The regulation of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops and traits in India are assessed on a case to case basis under the Rules for the manufacture, use/ import/export and storage of hazardous microorganisms/ genetically engineered organisms or cells (Rules 1989) under  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986.  Several  guidelines  and  standard  operating procedures  (SOPs)  have  been  prescribed  by  Central  Government  for  the  regulation  of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops and traits including herbicide tolerant crops. The proposal for  environmental  release    of  transgenic  Mustard  Hybrids  DMH-11  and  parental  lines containing events bn3.6 and modbs 2.99 developed using barnase, barstar and bar genes by hybrid technology has been examined as per the laid down guidelines and SOPs and is still under consideration of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

(d) and (e).         Not applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6141 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Expenditure on Coastal Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6141

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  APRIL, 2017/ CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

EXPENDITURE ON COASTAL SECURITY

6141. DR SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the amount spent on strengthening coastal security framework during the last three years in the coastal areas of the country;

(b) whether the Government is taking any fresh steps towards strengthening coastal security to counter the challenges of maritime terrorism; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a): Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  is  strengthening  security  infrastructure  and capabilities of Police of coastal States. The amount spent on strengthening coastal security framework during the last three years is as under :

| Year    |   Amount Spent (Rs. in crores) |
|---------|--------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                          37.13 |
| 2015-16 |                          48.89 |
| 2016-17 |                          24.71 |

(b) & (c): The Government have taken various measures towards strengthening    coastal security.    There   is   adequate   three-tier   security

## L.S.US.Q.NO.6141 FOR 11.04.2017

mechanism  for  the  maritime  zone  of  the  country.    Coastal  areas  of  the country  are  safeguarded  by  the  police  forces  of  the  respective  coastal States/UTs, which have jurisdiction of up to 12 nautical miles from the coast and  by  the  Indian  Coast  Guard  (ICG)  and  the  Indian  Navy,  who  have jurisdiction over the entire maritime zone up to 200 nautical miles, including the 12 nautical miles of territorial waters.

Indian  Navy  has  been  designated  as  the  authority  responsible  for  overall Maritime  Security  which  includes  Coastal  Security  and  Offshore  Security. Director General, Indian Coast Guard has been designated as Commander of Coastal  Command  and  made  responsible  for  overall  coordination  between the  State  and  the  Central  agencies  in  all  the  matters  relating  to  coastal security.

Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  is  implementing  a  comprehensive  and  integrated Coastal Security Scheme to strengthen security infrastructure and capabilities of Police of coastal States.

Coastal  security  is  reviewed  periodically  with  all  stakeholders  by  National Committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security against threats from  the  Sea  (NCSMCS)  constituted  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Cabinet Secretary.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Availability of Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.   6140 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 11.04.2017

## Availability of Urea

## 6140  DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

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

- (a) whether sufficient quantity of urea is available in the country at present and the farmers are getting supply of urea and other fertilizers in the country in adequate quantity;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the benefits of neem coated urea introduced in the country;
- (d) whether  neem  coated  urea  has  been  effective  in  checking  the  black marketing of urea and one of the reasons for availability of urea in sufficient quantity is neem coating of urea;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the quantum and value of urea saved vis-a-vis neem coated urea from black marketing?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH LAL MANDAVIYA)

(a) & (b):  Yes Madam, the availability of fertilizers namely Urea, DAP, MOP & NPK has  been  sufficient  in  the  financial  year  2016-17.  The  availability  of  Urea  in  the country was 308.10 LMT against the sales of 296.00 LMT. Similarly, availability of P&K (DAP, MOP & NPK) fertilizers was 215.19 LMT against the sales of 203.01 LMT during this period.

- (c):    Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) was entrusted to conduct a study to determine the impact of  Neem Coated Urea. The interim  report  prepared  by  Agricultural  Development  and  Rural  Transformation Centre  (ADRTC),  Bengaluru  has  been  submitted  by  Department  of  Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DACFW). The brief findings of the study are as follows:

- i. Improvement in soil health.
- ii. Reduction in costs with respect to plant protection chemicals·
- iii. Reduction in pest and disease attack.
- iv. An  increase  in  yield  of  paddy,  sugarcane,  Maize,  Soybean  and  Tur/Red Gram to an extent of 5.79%, 17.5%, 7.14%, 7.4% and 16.88% respectively.
- v. Diversion of highly subsidized urea towards non-agricultural purposes is negligible after the introduction of the mandatory policy of production and distribution of only Neem coated urea.

(d),  (e)  &  (f):      The  availability  of  Urea  (neem  coated)  was  sufficient  due  to  various reasons like enhanced production (over last couple of years), timely imports, mandatory neem coating (which has various effects as explained above in para c) etc. Thus, the good availability of Urea had an impact on curbing of black marketing. The quantum and value  of  Urea  saved  vis-a-vis  neem  coated  Urea  from  black  marketing  can't  be quantified.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Anti Corruption Scanner
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6138

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  APRIL, 2017/ CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

ANTI CORRUPTION SCANNER

6138. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  put  civil  societies,  media,  judiciary  and other institutions under watch and anticorruption scanner; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): There are centralized agencies like the Central Vigilance Commission  (CVC)  and  the  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI)  to  take adequate  measures  for  the  anticorruption  activities.  Further,  'Police'  and 'Public Order' are State subjects  under  the  seventh  Schedule  to  the Constitution  of  India  and  therefore,  the  State  Governments  are  primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and  for  prosecuting  criminals.  The  Union  Government,  however,  attaches highest importance to prevention of crime and continues to urge the State Governments/  UT  Administrations  to  give  more  focused  attention  towards improving  the  administration  of  criminal  justice  system  and  taking  such measures as are necessary for prevention and control of crime within their respective jurisdictions. The Ministry of Home Affairs has been advising the States/UTs from time to time to take immediate measures to ensure safety and security of the citizens and also for elimination of all forms of crimes, which is also available in the Ministry's website http://mha.nic.in/.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Ashram Schools for SC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6137 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.04.2017

## ASHRAM SCHOOLS FOR SC STUDENTS

## 6137. ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government has opened  Ashram Schools  for Scheduled Caste students in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is a fact that funds are not allotted to Ashram Schools in the year 2016; and
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a)  &  (b):  No,  Sir.  However,  88  Residential  Schools  aided  by  the  Ministry  are  run  by  the Voluntary Organizations for Scheduled Caste students. An amount of Rs. 27.90 crore has been released to these organisations as grant-in-aid during the year 2016-17 under the Central Sector Scheme of 'Grant-in-aid to Voluntary Organisations working for scheduled castes'.
- (c): No Sir.
- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6136 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Paddy Cultivation
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6136

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  APRIL, 2017

## PADDY CULTIVATION

6136.     SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to promote paddy cultivation in the country and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (b) whether  it  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the  Government  that  farmers  are  leaving  paddy cultivation due to the heavy losses and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a): Yes,  Madam.      Government  of  India  has  been  promoting  paddy  cultivation  through various  Central  Sector  and  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes,  for  which  financial  assistance  is provided to the State Governments.  In order to improve production and productivity of paddy, a number  of  Crop  Development  Schemes  /Programmes  like  National  Food  Security  Mission (NFSM), Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI) and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)  are  being  implemented  by  Government  of  India  through  State  Governments  in  the country.  Under  the  above  schemes/programmes  assistance  is  being  provided  for  Cluster demonstrations with latest crop production technologies, cropping system based demonstrations,    promotion  of  latest  varieties/hybrids,    promotion  of  stress  tolerant  varieties, integrated nutrient management, integrated pest management, improved farm machineries/tools,  post  harvest  and  marketing  support,  water  saving  devices  and  cropping system based trainings etc.
- (b) & (c): The area under paddy cultivation has been fluctuating  during last 2-3 years due to  erratic  rainfall  such  as  late  arrival  of  monsoon,  long  dry  spell  etc.  To  overcome  these problems  Government  of  India  has  been  promoting  stress  tolerant  varieties  of  paddy  and improved farm implements like drum seeder, seed drill etc., under the above schemes/programmes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Encroachment Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6131

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  APRIL, 2017/ CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

## ENCROACHMENT CASES

6131. SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received complaints through online, written as well as through Right to Information Act applications regarding rampant encroachment of public property/road/ street under the jurisdiction of South Delhi  Municipal  Corporation  (SDMC)  in  the  NCT  of  Delhi  including  Dakshin Puri Extension;

(b) if so, the details of such complaints/RTI applications received during the year 2017;

(c)  whether  any  action  has  been  taken  against  persons  found  encroaching public property/streets/roads etc. and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  against  such  encroachments including demolition of such encroachments?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The  South  Delhi  Municipal  Corporation  (DMC)  has  informed  that several complaints are received on-line, through Public Grievance Monitoring System(PGMS),  Central  Public  Grievance  Redressal  and  Monitoring  System (CPGRAMS) and Right to Information (RTI) etc. regarding encroachments on public  property  including  Dakshin  Puri  Extension  area,  falling  under  the jurisdiction of South DMC.  The South DMC has informed that the complaints

received on-line and through RTI applications are not segregated in different categories.    As  per  report  of  all  zones  of  South  DMC,  a  total  of  251 complaints  were  received  during  the  year  2017  (upto  31.03.2017),  which included  4  complaints  in  respect  of  Dakshin  Puri  Extension  area.  These complaints are sent to concerned field officials(Inspectors, Junior Engineers of  various fields)  for  removing the  deficiency/encroachment.  A month-wise special programme is fixed every month for taking action aginst encroachments.    After  removing  the  encroachment,  the  concerned  zonal authority  intimates  the  local  police  for  preventing  re-encroachment  in  the said area.

(c) & (d):  The South DMC has informed  that as and when any encroachment is noticed in their jurisdiction, the action for its removal is taken by the zonal staff with the help of police authority as per the provisions of Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.  Delhi Police has informed that regular action is taken against the encroachers u/s 83/97, 100 of Delhi Police Act and Section 283 of Indian Penal Code(IPC).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: New Agriculture Policy
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM, SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY, SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## 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): The  Government  is  already  implementing  a  number  of  schemes  to  increase agricultural production in the country.  These include National Food Security Mission (NFSM) for cereals,  millets,  pulses,  commercial  crops  etc.    To  promote  oilseeds  Government  provides support  through  National  Mission  on  Oilseeds  and  Oil  Palm  (NMOOP).    Other  schemes  like Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) help in increasing the area under irrigation and enhancing water use efficiency.

Government's  policy  of  notifying  Minimum  Support  Price  (MSP)  for  23  commodities including various cereals, pulses and oilseeds also serves as an incentives to the farmers and help in increasing the production.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6130

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  APRIL, 2017

## NEW AGRICULTURE POLICY

6130.       SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM: SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY: SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement new agriculture policy to provide more incentive to the farmers to increase the agricultural production;and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?