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Lok Sabha Question No. 2529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: GST on Irrigation Systems
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

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

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2529 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  JULY, 2019

## GST ON IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

## 2529.  SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether considering that the country is facing problems of water and there is need for upgradation  of  irrigation  systems  with  new  technology  for  farming,  the  Government proposes to reduce the GST applicable as on date on such products and systems like PVC pipes, sprinkler systems etc.; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare(DAC&FW)  is implementing    Per  Drop  More  Crop  (PDMC)  component  of    Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) which focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation technologies viz. Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation systems.

Besides,  Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR)  has  developed  cost effective,  location  specific  modern  agronomic  practices  like  raised  bed  sowing,  alternate furrow  irrigation,  mulching,  Direct  Seeded  Rice  (DSR)  through  seed  drills  and  drum seeders, System of Rice Intensification (SRI), alternate wetting & drying method, laser land leveling,  crop  diversification  and    varieties  which  require  less  water  to  ensure  improved water productivity together with higher crop productivity in the country. Assistance is given to the States through various schemes of DAC&FW for water conservation techniques and tools.

GST rates  on  goods  are  notified  on  the  basis  of  the  recommendation  of  the  GST Council, according to which 18% GST on PVC pipes and 12% GST on sprinkler systems have been notified. At present, there is no recommendation of GST Council for reduction of the applicable GST on Irrigation systems like PVC pipes, sprinkler systems etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Proposals under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2528

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.07.2019

## PROPOSALS UNDER PMGSY

## 2528.   SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of proposals accepted for Gujarat especially Dahod district in the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY);
- (b) the details of the accepted proposals for Dahod district in Gujarat, proposal-wise;
- (c) whether it is a fact that Gujarat has not been allocated any funds to start the work on the said proposals; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (d): A proposal for rolling out of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSYIII)  for  strengthening  of  rural  roads  primarily  those  connecting  villages  to  Gramin  Agriculture Markets, Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Relief Measures for Dairy Farmers and Fishermen affected by Cyclone Gaja
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: S. Venkatesan

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2527 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  JULY, 2019

## RELIEF MEASURES FOR DAIRY FARMERS AND FISHERMEN AFFECTED BY CYCLONE GAJA

## 2527. SHRI S. VENKATESAN:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be  pleased  to  state  the  relief  measures  given  to  dairy  farmers  and  fishermen  of  Tamil  Nadu  who suffered  severely  due  to  the  devastation  caused  by  Cyclone  Gaja  across  various  districts  of  Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

There  are  institutional  mechanisms  at  the  National  and  State  level  for  effective  management  of natural  disasters.  As  reported  by  Disaster  Management  Division,  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs (MHA),  though  the primary responsibility for disaster management  rests with the State Governments,  Central  Government  extends  all  possible  logistics  and  financial  supports  to  the States to supplement  their efforts to meet  the situation effectively.  The  concerned  State Governments undertake assessment of damage and provide financial relief in the wake of natural disasters including cyclone, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) already placed at their disposal.  Additional  financial  assistance  is  extended  from  the  National  Disaster  Response  Fund (NDRF) by following the laid down procedure by MHA. Financial assistance under SDRF/ NDRF in  the  wake  of  natural  disasters  is  by  way  of  relief  and  not  for  compensation  of  loss  suffered/ claimed. Items and Norms of financial assistance under SDRF/NDRF inter alia includes assistance to fisherman.

With regard to damages to Fisheries Sector by Cyclone 'Gaja', the Central Government inter alia had approved the assistance of Rs.3.88 crore to the State of Tamil Nadu. The medium and long term reconstruction and rehabilitation measures falls outside the purview of the norms/guidelines of  SDRF/NDRF. Accordingly, State  Governments  are  required  to  suitably  address/undertake  all necessary measures for rehabilitation, reconstruction and mitigation of medium/long terms works activities and allocate sufficient funds under ongoing regular scheme/plan etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Misleading Advertisements
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed, Asaduddin Owaisi

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2526 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.07.2019

## MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS

## 2526.   SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  forward  a  new  legislation  to  crack  down  on misleading advertisements which are causing a harm to consumers by setting up a central authority;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which such a law is likely to be enacted;
- (c) whether  the  present  Consumer  Protection  Act/laws  are  not  sufficient  to  deal  with  such misleading advertisements; and
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor and further steps taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a) & (b) :  The Government has introduced the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. The  Bill  seeks  to  provide  for  establishment  of  an  executive  agency,  to  be  called  the  Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which will, inter alia, deal with misleading advertisements.

(c)  &  (d)  :  The  Present  Consumer  Protection  Act,  1986  provides  for  a  three  tier  quasi-Judicial mechanism at the District, State and National level, called Consumer Fora to provide speedy and simple redressal to consumer disputes. A Consumer can file a complaint relating to unfair trade practices including misleading advertisements against any trader or service provider.  To further strengthen the existing laws, the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.  In addition, the Government has launched a portal called 'Grievance against Misleading Advertisements' (GAMA) where a consumer can file complaints against misleading advertisements.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Cold Storage Management
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Kirron  Kher

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2525

ANSWERED ON 09 TH  JULY, 2019

## COLD STORAGE MANAGEMENT

## 2525.  SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER

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

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  any  redressal  and  complaints  management mechanism  for  farmers  and  users  to  raise  concerns  against  any  agencies managing cold storage centres; and
- (b) if so, the details of the complaints received against the agencies responsible for implementation of cold chain centres?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

- (a):  Government of India has a Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) portal for redressal of the grievances / complaints received from general  public,  where  they  can  raise  concerns  against  any  agencies  managing  cold storage centres. They may also approach the Ministry directly.
- (b):  Ministry  has  not  received  any  grievance  from  farmers against  the  agencies responsible for implementation of cold chain projects, through CPGRAMS portal or otherwise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2524 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Import of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

## GOVERNMEN T OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2524 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.07.2019

## Import of Chemicals and Fertilizers

## 2524: SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any data regarding the details of import of different chemicals and fertilizers from different parts of India in each month; and
- (d) if so, the details in respect of Tamil Nadu Ports during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

(SHRI D.V: SADANANDA GOWDA)

- (a): Yes Sir. Import data in respect of fertilizers is being maintained wise and month wise. There is no import of chemicals by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals port
- (b): The details of import of fertilizers received at Tamil Nadu ports during the last three years is as per Annexure A'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2523 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Stockholding Limit for Sugar Mills
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar, M. Selvaraj

2523.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2523

TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  JULY, 2019

## STOCKHOLDING LIMIT FOR SUGAR MILLS

SHRI SU. THIRUNAVUKKARASAR:

SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC be  pleased  to

DISTRIBUTION उपभोक्ता त मल , ाखतद्ा औा तावर्ज�ाका्औता  मं state:

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  has  imposed  stockholding limit for sugar mills to avoid hoarding and increase in the price of sugar during the festival seasons, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether all the sugar mills have strictly followed/implemented the Government order, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  appointed  any  committee/team  to supervise the implementation of the above order by all sugar mills across the country, if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI   DANVE  RAOSAHEB   DADARAO)

- (a): In  view  of  surplus  stock  position,  the  Government  has  imposed stock holding limit on sugar mills w.e.f. June, 2018 to prevent over supply of sugar in the domestic market and to maintain demand-supply balance. It  also  supplements fixation of minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar by ensuring that a level playing field is provided to all the mills.
- (b): By  and  large  sugar  mills  are  following/implementing  the  monthly stock  holding  limit  order.    Sugar  mills  which  do  not  comply  with  these orders, action is taken against them as per provisions of EC Act, 1955.
- (c)   Sugar mills are statutorily required to fill in the on line P-II Proforma which captures the data of their sugar production and dispatches etc. on monthly basis and on the basis of which the Government supervises their compliance of stock holding limit orders.  States Governments have also been asked to ensure implementation of these orders by the sugar mills.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2522 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Appointment of Child Welfare Police Officers
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2522

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 18, 1941 (SAKA )

APPOINTMENT OF CHILD WELFARE POLICE OFFICERS

2522.       DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  all  the  States  and  Union  Territories  have  appointed  Child Welfare Police Officers in  every police station in accordance with section 107 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the steps being taken by the Government to expedite the matter and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a)  to  (c): Section 107(1)  of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) provides that in every police station, at least one  officer,  not  below  the  rank  of  assistant  Sub-Inspector,  may  be designated  as  the  Child  Welfare  Police  Officer  to  exclusively  deal  with children, including the children in conflict with law. Section 107(2) of the Act provides for creation of a Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs) by the State  Governments/  UT  Administrations  for  every  district  and  city  to coordinate  all  functions  of  Police  related  to  children.    A  total  of  1773 SJPUs have been constituted by the States/UTs.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2522 FOR 09.07.2019

'Police' and 'Public order' are State subjects as per Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.  As such, it is the primary responsibility of State Governments/UTs Administrations to appoint Child Welfare Police Officers in Police Stations. However, the Ministry of Women & Child Development provides financial assistance to State Governments/ UT Administrations on sharing pattern under 'Child Protection Services' which is a centrally sponsored  scheme  for  creating  safe  and  protective  environment  for children including children in conflict with law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2518 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Unused Government Land
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Prabhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA ヽ 41NISTRY OF RURAL′ DEVEI′OPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUEST10N No 2518 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09072019

## Unused Government Land

2518      SHRIPARBHUBHAl NACARBHAIVASAVA:

Wil!the Minister of Rural Developmcnt be pleased to statcl

- (a) the detaitt of the unuscd Government land spccially in rural areas across the ё ountry, State/UT-wise hduding Gttarat;
- (b) Whether the Government is planning to use thヽ iand under any scheme/misJon ofthe Government;
- (c) rsO,the detaiヽ thereof and if not,the reasons thcrcfot
- (d) Whetherthe Government has received any proposal from some ofthe States to use this iand for cultivation by the homclcss rural peoplc;and
- (e)  if SO,the detai:s thereot Stae/uTwise and the acJon taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRINARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a): As per Entry 18 and Entry 45 of List‖ (Statc List)of the seventh Schedule of the Consltution,thc suttcCt`Land'and ls management fal:s in the jurisdicJon of the States Power to enact iaws relating to'Land'vests in the Legisiaturcs ofthe States.Each State has its own State-speciflc Revcnuc L′ a"s to deal wlth'Land'a● d matters rclated thereto lnformation on Unused Government Land is not centrany maintained in the Department of Land Resources

- (b):Does not arise.
- (c):Does not arise
- (d):No,Sir
- (e):Does not anse.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2517 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Funding for NDDS
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2517 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  JULY, 2019

## FUNDING FOR NDDS

## 2517. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  release  an  amount  of  Rs.  11.53  crore  to  the  State Government of Rajasthan under the National Dairy Development Scheme;
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (DR.SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a)  to  (c)    Under  National  Programme  for  Dairy  Development  (NPDD)  scheme  an  amount  of Rs.8.40  crore  has  already  been  released  to  Rajasthan  Cooperative  Dairy  Federation  (RCDF) during  the current financial year based on the fund utilisation by RCDF.  No proposal for release of fund to the State Government of Rajasthan under NPDD is pending with the Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Effect of Drought on Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2516 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  JULY, 2019

## EFFECT OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE

2516.   SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  areas  of  Karnataka  which  are  said  to  be  facing  water  scarcity/drought,  or expected to face it in the next two years; and
- (b) whether considering the fact that many areas of the country are facing water scarcity and drought, any measures have been taken to discourage sowing of water-intensive crops in these areas, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): The State Government of Karnataka has not submitted any Memorandum seeking financial  assistance  from  National  Disaster  Response  Fund  (NDRF)  for  drought  during Kharif  2019  season.  In  the  eventuality  of  drought  and  other  natural  calamities,  the  State Governments  are  empowered  to  initiate  necessary  relief  measures  from  State  Disaster Response  Fund  (SDRF),  which  is  readily available with them. Additional financial assistance, over and above SDRF, is considered from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) on receipt of relief Memoranda from State Governments and in accordance with extant  norms and procedures. The state of water scarcity/drought  like  situation  depends largely  upon the intensity  and  extent of South-West Monsoon, which varies from year to year.
- (b): Agriculture is a state subject. However, a detailed advisory has been issued by the Government  of  India  to  all  States/Union  Territories  before  the  onset  of  monsoon  2019 season for reviewing the States' preparedness in managing  any weather related contingency for mitigating the adverse impacts of an aberrant monsoon. The advisory, ineralia, include updating the District Agriculture Contingency Plans & promoting cultivation of less  water  consuming  crops  by  crop  diversification.  Under  the  National  Food  Security Mission  (NFSM),  NFSM-Pulses,  NFSM-Coarse  Cereals  &  NFSM-Nutri  Cereals  is  being implemented in several states.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2515 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Support for Increasing Milk Production
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2515 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  JULY 2019

## SUPPORT FOR INCREASING MILK PRODUCTION

2515. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any plan to seek the Centre's as well as the World Bank's support to increase the milk production in the State of Uttar Pradesh in view of the difference between demand for and production of milk in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure the availability of milk according to the demand for milk in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) & (b) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing World Bank assisted National Dairy Plan - I in 18 States including Uttar Pradesh to support milk cooperatives and milk producer companies along with breeding improvement initiative. Besides this, this Department is implementing following Dairy Development Schemes for increase milk production across the country including Uttar Pradesh:
- (i) Rashtriya Gokul Mission with the aim to develop and conserve indigenous breeds and enhancing their production and productivity-Central assistance.
- (ii) Dairy  Entrepreneurship  Development  Scheme is being implemented  with  the objective  of  generation  of  self-employment  opportunities  in  the  dairy  sector,  covering activities such as enhancement of milk production, procurement, preservation, transportation, processing and marketing of milk-Central assistance.
- (iii) National Programme for Dairy Development is being implemented with objective to create  infrastructure for milk procurement,  processing and marketing-Central assistance
- (c) The milk production during 2017-18 was 176.35 million tonnes. The milk production   at national  level  is  by  and  large  sufficient  to  meet  the  domestic  demand  of  milk  and  milk products. The schemes for this are mentioned above.

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