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Lok Sabha Question No. 1475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Maintain Database of Registered Birth & Death
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1475

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 07 th  DECEMBER, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 16,1943 (SAKA)

MAINTAIN DATABASE OF REGISTERED BIRTH & DEATH

1475.  SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  is  considering  to  maintain  the database of registered birth and deaths at the national level;

(b) if so, the details thereof?

(c) whether it is also a fact that the Government will maintain parallel repository of birth and death data; and

(d)  whether  the  Centre  could  use  the  data  to  update  the  National  Population Register?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d): A draft amendment to Registration of Birth & Death (RBD) Act, 1969 was placed in public domain from 18.10.2021 to 02.12.2021 for comments, which inter  alia  includes  a  provision  for  maintaining  a  unified  database  of  civil registration  records  at  State  level  and  for  integration  with  the  database  at national level. It  also includes the provision to use the database of births and deaths to update various databases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Seaweed Park
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1473 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## Seaweed Park

## 1473 DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

Will  the  Minister  of  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  plan  to  establish  multipurpose  seaweed  parks  within  Tamil  Nadu along with its present status;
- (b) the details of the funds estimated for the same;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  fixed  any  target  for  the  establishment  of  multipurpose seaweed parks in Tamil Nadu in near future; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (d) The Government of India during Budget speech for FY 2021-22 has announced that a Multipurpose Seaweed Park will be established in Tamil Nadu to promote seaweed cultivation. Accordingly, Government of Tamil Nadu has been requested to send the necessary proposal and the  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  has  since  submitted  a  project  proposal  for  a  Multipurpose Seaweed  Park  to  be  established  in  Tamil  Nadu.  The  State  Government  has  been  advised  to formulate a detailed project report with firmed up project cost.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Welfare of Senior Citizens in Maharashtra
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1471 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2021

## WELFARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN MAHARASHTRA

## 1471. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a) the schemes run by Union Government for welfare of senior citizens in the State of Maharashtra; and
- thereof, scheme-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)

- (a): The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing an Umbrella scheme namely Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana (AVYA Y) for welfare of Senior Citizens across the country including Maharashtra: This has the following components, namely:
- Scheme of Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (TPSrC);
- (ii) State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSIC);
- (iii) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY);
- Promoting silver economy;
- (iv) (a) Livelihood and Skilling Initiatives for Senior Citizens Senior Able Citizens for ReEmployment in Dignity (SACRED); (6) Action Groups Aimed at Social Reconstruction (AGRASR Groups) Elderly Self Help groups;
- (vi)   Channelizing CSR funds for Elderly care;
- (vii) Scheme for Awareness Generation and   Capacity Building for welfare of Senior Citizens Training, Awareness, Sensitization, Setting up of National Helpline for Senior Citizens.
- 2020 are placed at Annexure:

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## regarding Welfare of Senior Citizens in Maharashtra'

Details of funds released under the umbrella Scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) during 2018-19 to 2019-20 in respect of Maharashtra:-

(Rs. in Lakh)

| No.   | Scheme                                           |         |   F.Y 2019-20 |
|-------|--------------------------------------------------|---------|---------------|
|       | Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) | 833.75  |       1304.05 |
| 2     | State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSIC)   |         |        150    |
| 3     | Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana                        | 1699.00 |          0    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Food Processing Units in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1469

ANSWERED ON 07 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## FOOD PROCESSING UNITS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 1469.  SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI :

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  State  Industrial  Development  Corporation, Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP), with a view to push food processing in the State, has constituted AP Urban Infrastructure Asset Management Ltd, as project consultancy;
- (b) whether the Government is also aware that the State Government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to set up, at least, one food processing unit, incubation centre, food testing laboratory, skill development centre in every Parliamentary Constituency; and
- (c) if so, whether the Government is going to help the State to push in food processing in AP and export the same to earn foreign exchange for the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a)  &  (b): Yes  Sir,  As  conveyed  by  Andhra  Pradesh  Food  Processing  Society  (APFPS), Industries  &  Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, it has appointed AP Urban  Infrastructure  Asset  Management  Ltd  as  Project  management  Consultancy  for  the project of establishing secondary food processing units across all the Parliamentary Constituencies. APFPS has plans to set up one incubation centers and one skill development center in each district through centrally sponsored  PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises  (PMFME)  Scheme  administered  by  Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries (MoFPI)  and  one  Food  Testing  Laboratory  in  each  district  through  MoFPI  and  other Government schemes.

- (c): MoFPI supports all the state Governments, including Andhra Pradesh, in their endeavor to develop Food Processing sector through Central Sector Umbrella Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Centrally Sponsored PMFME scheme.  A total of 3 Mega Food Parks, 28 Cold Chain Projects, 1 Agro Processing Cluster, 4 Food Processing Units, 1 Operation Greens project and 4 Food Testing Laboratories have already been approved for assistance under component schemes of PMKSY in Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Reducing Advertising to Print Media
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sisir Kumar Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1468 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2021)

## REDUCING ADVERTISING TO PRINT MEDIA

## 1468. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  bureau  of  outreach  and  communication  (BOC)  has reduced support of advertisement to the print media during the last two years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the total advertisement support to newspapers, since FY 2018 therein;
- (d) the details of advertisement support to electronic media including TV, Radio and social media platforms since 2018 thereof; and
- (e) time  by  which  the  print  media  will  get  full  fledged  support  by  the  Government thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR}

(a)  to  (e)  The  Bureau  of  Outreach  &  Communication  (BOC)  under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting undertakes awareness campaigns through different media vehicles, including print media, as per the requirements conveyed by the client Ministries/ Departments, the budget of campaigns as well as target audience.

BOC  has  undertaken  various  strategies  to  rationalize  advertisement expenditure  including  integrated  campaign,  theme  based  campaign, increased emphasis on low-cost advertisements on digital platforms, embedding information using QR Code, better positioning of campaigns for target using less print space with focused content and beneficiaries, etc. The amount committed for advertisements by the Government through print and electronic media during the period 2018-19 to 2020-21 is Rs. 827.08 Crore and Rs. 871.90 Crore respectively.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: New Pension Scheme for Para Military Forces
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rahul Ramesh Shewale, Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Pritam Gopinath Munde, Girish Bhalchandra Bapat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1466

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 07 TH  DECEMBER, 2021/ AGRAHAYANA 16, 1943 (SAKA)

## NEW PENSION SCHEME FOR PARA MILITARY FORCES

1466.      SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE: SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether paramilitary forces personnel joining force after 2004 are eligible for new pension scheme;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard;
- (c) whether the Central Government proposes to include the paramilitary forces personnel in the old pension scheme, in parity with the armed forces and their families;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken in this regard;
- (f)  if  not,  the  reason  therefor  and  manner  in  which  the  Central  Government proposes to bring them in parity particularly since they are also responsible as far as armed forces are concerned?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

- (a) & (b): The personnel working in Central Armed Police Forces& Assam Rifles

(CAPFs& AR)  are entitled  to  pension  and  other related benefits as governed by

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1466 FOR 07.12.2021

Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. However, CAPFs personnel appointed on or after 01.01.2004 are governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS). There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  for  bringing  new  entrants who  joined  CAPFs  on  or  after  01.01.2004  under  the  old  pension  scheme  as applicable to the Armed Forces since service conditions of CAPFs personnel and

(c) to (f): Defence personnel are governed by different set of rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Fund Allocations to Paralympic Atheletes
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1465 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2021

Fund Allocations to Paralympic Athletes

1465. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

Will the Minister of YOUTH   AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS be  pleased  to state:

- a) whether the Government is having any separate fund allocations to paralympic athletes at par with other sports body;
- b) if so, budget provision made/utilised to these paralympic athletes who covered under Rights of persons with disabilities Act during the last four years, year/category-wise;
- c) whether  the  Government  have  felt  inadequate  funding  to  these paralympic sports body; and
- d) If  so,  the  decision  taken  by  the  Government  for  providing adequate funding?

## THE MINISTER FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

a) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is the recognized National Sports Federation (NSF) dealing with the para athletes in the country. The  PCI  is  provided  funds/grants  by  Government  of  India  under  the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs towards conducting National Coaching Camps,  Foreign  Exposures,  National  Championships,  Purchase  of

Equipment, Salary of Coaches and  Sports Staff etc.  The Paralympic athletes are provided all requisite facilities at par with other sportspersons, besides their special needs.

## (b)  The  details  of  funds  provided  to  the  PCI  under  the  Scheme  of Assistance to National Sports Federations are as under:

## (Amount in Rs. Crore)

| Year              |   Budget Allocated | Funds Utilized       |
|-------------------|--------------------|----------------------|
| 2017-18           |               6    | 3.30                 |
| 2018-19           |               6.03 | 6.35                 |
| 2019-20           |              10    | 5.88                 |
| 2020-21 & 2021-22 |              10.3  | 3.81 (till Nov 2021) |

In addition to the above, an amount of Rs.10.50 crore was spent during the  last  Paralympic  cycle  under  the  Target  Olympic  Podium  Scheme (TOPS) for the para athletes who were medal probable, for the training, Out  of  Pocket  Allowances  (OPS),  Foreign  Exposures,  Purchase  of Equipment, Sports Science Services etc.

(c)&  (d)  Para  sports  have  been  placed  in  the  'Priority'  category  for financial assistance by the Government and all the requisite assistance  is  provided  for  training  and  competitive  exposure  of  the para athletes, as per the norms laid down for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Fish Farmer Producer Organisations in Gujarat
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1464 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## Fish Farmer Producer Organisations in Gujarat

## 1464.  SHRIMATI  POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in the State of Gujarat;
- (b) whether the Government is taking any steps to improve cold storage and export of fishery products especially in Jamnagar and DevbhumiDwarka districts of Gujarat;
- (c) if so, progress made in the last three years; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  increase  number  of  Fish  Farmers  Producer Organizations (FFPOs) in coastal area of Gujarat?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (d):The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is  implementing  a  flagship  scheme  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  with highest ever investment of Rs.20,050 crore  for a period of five years with effect from the financial year 2020-21 to 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories(UTs) including Gujarat.

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying during last  financial  year  (2020-21)  and  current  financial  year  (2021-22)  has  accorded  approval  to  the fisheries development proposals of Government of Gujarat at a total cost of Rs.362.25 crore under the PMMSY for development of fisheries in the State. The approved activities include support for  a variety  of  activities  like  establishment  of  hatcheries,    rearing  units,  ornamental  fish  rearing  units, cage culture in open sea & reservoirs, biofloc units &Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) , for  establishment  ice  plants/cold  storages,  cold-chain  transport  infrastructure,  feed  mills  and markets,  procurement  of  vehicles  for  fish  vending,  for  acquisition  of  deep  sea  fishing  vessels &upgradation of existing fishingvessels and for referral labs and such other disease prevention and management systems. In addition, under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana(PMKSY)scheme of Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI), incentives are given to set up processing plants for exporting fish products. Government of Gujarat has informed that the projects sanctioned are at various stages of implementation.PMMSY inter-alia envisages setting up of Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/Companies (FFPOs/Cs) and 45 units of FFPOs are allocated for Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Cyclone Gulab
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Nitesh Ganga Deb

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1461

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 07 TH  DECEMBER, 2021/ AGRAHAYANA 16, 1943 (SAKA)

CYCLONE GULAB

1461.     SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  cyclone  Gulab  has  caused  heavy  damage  to  infrastructure, property and livestocks in the affected States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Central  Government  has  allocated  funds  to  affected  States  for restoration of infrastructure; and
- (d) if so, , the details of assistance provided, State-wise?

ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d): As per the information received from the affected State Governments, the details of reported damages caused by Cyclone Gulab are given as under:-

| State/ UT      | Human lives lost   |   House/ huts damaged |   Livestock lost | Crop area affected   |
|----------------|--------------------|-----------------------|------------------|----------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh | 09                 |                  1909 |              116 | 13990 ha.            |
| Odisha         | --                 |                   751 |               01 | 198 ha.              |

The primary responsibility for disaster management  rests  with the State Governments.    The  State  Governments  provide  financial  relief  to  the  affected people in the wake of notified disasters, from the State Disaster Response Fund

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1461 FOR 07.12.2021

(SDRF) already placed at their disposal.  However, in the event of disaster of a severe  nature,  additional  financial  assistance  is  extended  from  the  National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) as per the laid down procedure, which includes an assessment based on the visit of an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT).

The Central Government has released, in advance, its share of Rs. 895.20 crore to the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Rs. 1283.20 crore to the Government of Odisha  for  the  State  Disaster  Response  Fund  (SDRF),  during  the  financial  year 2021-22.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Training to Public Representatives
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Devji Mansingram Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1452

ANSWERED ON- 07/12/2021

## TRAINING TO PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES

## †1452. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to organise any special training programme for imparting training to the public representatives in panchayats and municipal bodies with respect to their rights, duties and powers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL)

(a)  &  (b)  The  Government  has  been  implementing    the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) w.e.f  2018-19  with the primary aim of strengthening governance  capabilities  of  Panchayati  Raj  Institutions  (PRIs)  to  deliver  on  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Scheme envisages enhancing the capacities of Panchayats through a concerted, capacity  building  process  and  expansion  of  outreach  and  coverage  of  training.  It  aims  to strengthen Gram Sabhas to function effectively as the basic forum of people's participation with focus on vulnerable groups. RGSA has programmatic focus on ensuring basic orientation training for the Elected Representatives (ERs) of Panchayats within 6 months of their election, and refresher trainings within two years. It lays greater thrust for e-enablement of Panchayats, for e-governance to enhance efficiency and transparency.

The  Government  has  not  proposed  to  organize  any  special  training  programme  for imparting training to the public representatives in municipal bodies with respect to their rights, duties and powers. However, under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT),  56310  functionaries  and  elected  representatives  have  been  trained  so  far. Segregated information of functionaries  & elected representatives is not maintained by the Government.

- (c) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Daily Sahakar Scheme
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Dubey, Anurag Sharma, Rebati Tripura

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1448 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 TH  DECEMBER 2021

## DAILY SAHAKAR SCHEME

## 1448. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपाऱन , पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched the Dairy Sahakar Scheme, if so, the details thereof and the objective behind the move;
- (b) the details of amount allocated under the said scheme;
- (c) the nodal agency appointed to implement the scheme;
- (d) the role of National Cooperative Development Corporation in implementing the scheme; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government to strengthen the dairy sector in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to  (d)    The  National  Cooperative    Development  Corporation    (NCDC)  has  framed    Dairy Sahakar  scheme in convergence with schemes of Government of India through NCDC credit linkage.  Under the scheme credit linkage to the tune of Rs.5000 Crore to be provided by them for  all aspects of dairy business
- (e)        In order to strengthen the dairy sector in the country, the  Department is      implementing the following dairy development schemes/ activities:
- i. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
- ii. National Programming for Dairy Development (NPDD)
- iii. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)
- iv. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organisations engaged in Dairy sector (SDCFPO)
- v. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for Animal Husbandry
- vi   Animal Husbandry and Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

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