Lok Sabha Question No. 3368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: MoU between ICAR and BEE
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3368

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/01/2019

## MoU BETWEEN ICAR AND BEE

## 3368.  SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  an  MoU  was  signed  between  Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research (ICAR) and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power;
- (b) if so, the details of the MoU and the benefits that will be derived therefrom by the farmers;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to focus on creating awareness for farmers across the country for energy efficient pump sets and other equipment through this MoU;
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to promote operational practices so as to adopt energy and resource efficiently under this MoU; and
- (e) whether  the  MoU  proposes  any  training  programs  at  Krishi  Vigyan  Kendras  for farmers across the nation and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) An MoU was signed between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Bureau  of  Energy  Efficiency  (BEE),  Ministry  of  Power, to  create  awareness  for  energy efficient  pumpsets  and  operational  practices  so  as  to  adopt  energy  and  resource  efficient approaches.  The  main  objective  of  the  MoU  is  to  conduct  training  programs  for  farmers through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to create awareness for energy efficient pump sets and  operational  practices  so  as  to  adopt  energy  and  resource  efficient  approaches.  It  is proposed  to  conduct  awareness  and  outreach  on  energy  efficient  and  water  conservation measures for farmers through print/brochures.

The following benefits are likely to be derived by the farmers:-

- a. Awareness on energy efficiency and conservation in agricultural practices, particularly in using agriculture pump sets, tractors and other machines.
- b. Improving fuel efficiency and water resource use efficiency thereby reducing the cost of cultivation so as to increase farmers' income in harmony with strategies of "Per drop more crop" and "Doubling Farmers' income".
3. (c) Yes, Madam.

(d) The steps being taken by the government are; to coordinate with State Designated Agencies  (SDAs)/  Distribution  Companies  (DISCOMs)  for  successfully  organizing  the farmers training sessions and to provide training materials to SDAs/ Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)  for  effectively  imparting  training  to  farmers  and  to  provide  financial  support  to KVKs through SDAs for organizing the same.

(e) Yes, Madam. As part of MoU, ICAR has facilitated in identifying suitable KVKs for organizing  training  sessions  in  each  of  the  enlisted  states  i.e.  Punjab,  Haryana,  Uttar Pradesh,  Andhra  Pradesh,  Telangana,  Maharashtra,  Rajasthan,  Gujarat,  Madhya  Pradesh, Karnataka,  and  Tamil  Nadu.  Facilitation  is  being  done  for  organizing  Farmers  Training Sessions  at  identified  KVKs  located  in  selected  States.  For  the  purpose  KVKs  engage suitable  officers  from  regional/state  agriculture  department  for  imparting  the  training  to farmers on related subject. Also, KVKs mobilizes local farmers and other stakeholders for participation in training sessions.

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