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Lok Sabha Question No. 2465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Higher Cost of Organic Farming
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2465

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH   MARCH, 2021

## HIGHER COST OF ORGANIC FARMING

## 2465. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether in some of the State the farmers growing organic crops are incurring higher input cost and getting lower crop production in return;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Uttar Pradesh;
- (c) the  details  of  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  organic  farming  of agriculture products as well as to encourage organic farming particularly in the State of Uttar Pradesh;
- (d) whether the Government has formulated any policy for accurate, simple and transparent testing of organic products in order to promote the same; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

(a) to (e): No such incidence has been brought to the notice of the Government. In general, use  of  on-farm  organic  inputs  and  adoption  of  Integrated  Organic  Farming  Systems  (IOFS), where use of external inputs is minimized to a great extent, result in reduction of input cost. The research studies under ICAR-All India Network Programme on Organic Farming indicate that comparable yield or slightly higher yield to that of conventional management can be obtained in kharif and summer crops in 2 to 3 years, while in rabi crops the yield stabilizes after 5 years.

In compliance to the Organic farming policy 2005, organic farming scheme  of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) has been operational in the country since 2015-16 including the state of Uttar Pradesh for the promotion of organic farming.  Financial Support is provided to the farmers for inputs, certification,  post-harvest infrastructure  creation  and  value addition including marketing and branding through the scheme. Under PKVY, an assistance of Rs 8800/ ha is provided to the clusters for marketing, branding, trade etc. In addition, farmers can sell their organic products on jaivikkheti.in portal.

Government of Uttar Pradesh has established two organic outlets in Jhansi & Banda and also eighteen organic outlets have been established at all the eighteen divisional Mandis for the direct marketing of organic produce by the farmers. In U.P., the Jaivik Kisaan Bazar is being organized at Lucknow on 1 st & 3 rd Saturday & Sunday of every month since September 2018.

To ensure transparency in a fair and easy manner GoI has initiated online Participatory Guarantee  System  (PGS)  certification  System  in  which,  PGS  Portal  captures  all  stages  of production, processing and handling which is further authenticated by transaction certificate for verification by buyers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Fisheries Management Framework
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Lallu Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2464 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  MARCH, 2021

## FISHERIES MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

## 2464:  SHRI LALLU SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any plan to diligently explore the resources available in the country such as waterlogged areas, wetlands, lakes, canals, ponds, backwaters, lagoons etc. for increasing the fish production;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  establish  a  robust  fisheries  management framework as well as for improving socio-economic condition of fishermen and other people associated with the sector?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING:

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a)  and (b): Yes sir. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a flagship scheme namely 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)'- to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India' with highest ever investment of Rs. 20050 crore in fisheries sector for a period of 5 years with effect from the financial year 2020-21. PMMSY inter alia provides support for  promoting  of  aquaculture  in  waterlogged  areas,  wetlands,  lakes,  canals,  ponds,  backwaters, lagoons  etc.  for  increasing  the  fish  production.  The  activities  taken  up  in  such  water-bodies primarily includes stocking of fingerlings, pen culture, cage culture, setting up of in-situ hatcheries, facilities for post-harvest handling and fish marketing.

(c): The PMMSY provides for establishment of a robust fisheries management framework and in this regard it provides need-based support to States/UTs for formulation and implementation of fisheries  management  plans.  Besides,  the  PMMSY  promotes  aquaculture,  mariculture  and  post harvest management and also various economic activities in fisheries, aiming towards enhancement of income and improve socio-economic condition of fishers and other stakeholders associated with fisheries sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Setting up of NIPER
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2463 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## Setting up of NIPER

## 2463. SHRI PATEL HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI:

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

(a) whether the Government has approved any proposal for any setting up of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Gujarat State;

(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be opened along with the outlay for setting up of the NIPER in Gujarat State;

(c) the details of NIPER established in the country at present, State-wise; and

(d) the details of the total cost involved in this regard, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI D.V. SADANANADA GOWDA)

(a) & (b) The Government has already set up a National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) at Ahmedabad, Gujarat  in the  year 2007. The institute  is  currently functioning from a transient, temporary building on a 60-acre site at Gandhinagar, Gujarat since August  2016.  It  offers  masters  and  doctorate  courses  in  eight  different  specializations  of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. More than 600 students have already graduated from the Institute and are well placed in various pharma industries in India and abroad.

(c)      At present, seven NIPERs have been established at NIPER SAS Nagar, Mohali (Punjab), NIPER Ahmedabad (Gujarat), NIPER Guwahati (Assam), NIPER Hajipur (Bihar), NIPER Hyderabad (Telangana), NIPER Kolkata (West Bengal) and NIPER Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh).

(d)       The government provides funds to NIPERs for construction of their campuses, purchase of  equipments  &  machinery,  salary  of  faculty  &  staff,  fellowship  to  students  and  other administrative  and  academic  expenses.  The  details  of  funds  released  (year-wise)  to  these NIPERs are as under:

(Rs. in crore)

| Year    | Funds released   |
|---------|------------------|
| 2007-08 | 9.20             |
| 2008-09 | 47.62            |
| 2009-10 | 52.42            |
| 2010-11 | 39.15            |
| 2011-12 | 59.81            |
| 2012-13 | 59.04            |
| 2013-14 | 64.32            |
| 2014-15 | 56.09            |
| 2015-16 | 130.83           |
| 2016-17 | 127.48           |
| 2017-18 | 180.77           |
| 2018-19 | 135.00           |
| 2019-20 | 160.01           |
| 2020-21 | 212.00*          |
| Total   | 1333.74          |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Improving Farmers Income
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Nama Nageswara Rao

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2457

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## IMPROVING FARMERS' INCOME

## 2457: SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO

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

- (a)  the  details  of  the  modes/schemes  through  which  the  Central  Government  is working to improve farmers' income in the country;
- (b)  the  time  period  during  which  these  schemes  have  been  in  operation  and  the outcome thereof; and
- (c) the areas in which results have been encouraging and the areas needing further review?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) to (c) : The  Government  has  adopted  several  developmental  programmes, schemes,  reforms  and  policies  that  focus  on  higher  incomes  for  the  farmers.  All these policies & programmes are being supported by higher budgetary allocations, non-budgetary financial resources by way of creating Corpus Funds and supplementary  income  transfers  under  PM-KISAN.  The  latest  major  intervention includes  the  'Atma  Nirbhar  Bharat  -  Agriculture'  which  includes  comprehensive market  reforms  and  creating  of  'Agricultural  Infrastructure  Fund  (AIF)'  worth  Rs.  1 lakh  crore.  In  2021-22  Budget  Announcements,  Micro  Irrigation  Fund  has  been doubled to Rs 10000 crores and Institutional Credit has been increased to Rs 16.50 lakh crores.

Record  food  grain  and  horticulture  production,  Increase  in  procurement, Fixing of MSP at one and a half times the cost of production, Increased support to farmers through PM-KISAN, Insuring crop under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY),  Increased  institutional  credit,  Soil  Heath  Card,  Organic  farming,  Neem coating of  Urea, Creation  of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Bee-keeping, Agricultural  Mechanization,  Increase  in  water  use  efficiency  at  farm  level  under PMKSY, changes in disaster Relief Standards etc are the major areas where results have been encouraging.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2455 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Construction of Roads in Singhbhum
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Geeta Kora

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2455

ANSWERED ON 09.03.2021

## CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS IN SINGHBHUM

## 2455.   SHRIMATI GEETA KORA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether construction of 10 km road from Bhanganv to Karampada and 2.30 km road from Mundasai to Bhanganv under Novamundi block of Singhbhum district has been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether construction of the said roads could not be completed in time, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has received complaints of irregularities in road construction from Bhaganv to Karampada, if so, the details thereof and the action taken against the contractors in this regard; and
- (d) the time by which construction of the said roads are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):    The  roads  from  Bhanganv  to  Karampada  and  from  Mundasai  to  Bhanganv  under Novamundi  Block  of  Singhbhum  district  have  been  sanctioned  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) as detailed below:

| Road name                                          |   Road Length (Km) | Package No.          |   Sanctioned cost (in Crore) |
|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|
| L044 Bhangon to Mundasai via Karampada to PWD road |              10.01 | JH22TKE038 (2016-17) |                         4.83 |
| L053 Bhangon to Mundasai                           |               2.3  | JH22TKE119 (2017-18) |                         0.74 |

The above mentioned roads are presently under construction and are targeted for completion by 31 st May,  2021.  The  construction  of  roads  got  delayed  due  to  forest  land  issues.  As  per  the information received from the Government of Jharkhand, no complaints of irregularities in road construction from Bhanganv to Karampada have been received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Bulk drug Unit in Ujjain
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2453 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 th  March, 2021

## Bulk drug Unit in Ujjain

## †2453. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up pharmaceutical bulk drug unit in Ujjain;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether setting up of any unit related to chemical fertilizers in Ujjain, apart from the said unit is also being considered; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI D. V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) & (b):     No, Sir.

(c) & (d):     No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Price of Covid Vaccines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Amar Singh

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2452 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  March, 2021

## Price of Covid Vaccines

## 2452. DR. AMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the price of Covishield Vaccine and Covaxin Vaccine have been approved by the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI D.V. SADANANADA GOWDA)

(a) to (c): No,  Sir.  The  National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  fixes  the ceiling  price  of  scheduled  medicines  specified  in  the  first  schedule  of  the  Drugs  (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO) in accordance with the provisions of the Order.   Covishield Vaccine and Covaxin vaccine are not included in the Schedule-I of DPCO, 2013 and the prices of these vaccines have not been fixed by NPPA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Implementation of NFSM
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pritam Gopinath Munde

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2449

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## IMPLEMENTATION OF NFSM

2449.DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षएवंकसानकल्  याणमंी be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  Union  Government  has  implemented  National  Food Security Mission (NFSM) in the identified districts of twenty-eight States and two Union Territories (UTs) of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir to increase the  production  and  productivity  of  rice,  wheat,  pulses,  coarse  cereals  and nutri  cereals  (millet)  through  area  through  area  expansion  and  productivity enchancement;
- (b) if  so,  the  extent  to  which  the  productivity  has  increased  since  its implementation;
- (c) whether the Government has trained farmers in different fields  under the scheme;
- (d) if so, the number of farmers in different fields who have been trained so far; and
- (e) the target fixed for the next two years in this regard?

## ANSWER

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षएवंकसानकल्  याणमंी

- (a) Yes Sir.
- (b) Since  the  inception  of  the  National  Food  Security  Mission  (NFSM)  in 2007-08, there has been increase in productivity to an extent of 23.61% in rice,  22.77%  in  wheat,  31.68%  in  pulses,  28.13%  in  coarse  cum  nutricereals. The overall increase in productivity of foodgrains during the period 2007-08 to 2019-20 is 25.97%. (c)&(d)    As  per  information  available  from  the  states,  more  than  43  lakh
- farmers have been trained through 1.43 lakh trainings under NFSM, so far.
- (e) The  target  for  training  of  farmers  is  fixed  every  year  after  receiving annual action plans from the States/UTs.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Development of Fishing Business
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Kapil Moreshwar Patil

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2446 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## DEVELOPMENT OF FISHING BUSINESS

## 2446. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

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

- (a)    whether  the  Government is taking any initiative to promote development of fishing business and its protection in the State of Maharashtra including Thane and Palghar districts;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)    the  details  of  development  of  the  fishing  business  and  the  amount  of  funds  released  for  its development so far?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a)  to  (c):  Yes  sir.  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying is implementing  a flagship scheme namely ' Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)-  to  bring  about  Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and  responsible  development  of fisheries  sector  in  India'  with  highest  ever  investment  of ₹ 20050  crore  in  fisheries  sector  for  a period of 5 years with effect from the financial year 2020-21 in all the States and UTs including Maharashtra.  PMMSY  addresses  the  critical  gaps  in  fish  production  and  productivity,  quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain,  traceability,  establishing  a  robust  fisheries  management  framework  and  fishers'  welfare. Under  the  PMMSY  the  fishers/fish  farmers  and  other  beneficiaries  are  provided  with  financial assistance  for  taking  up  fisheries  developmental  activities  including fisheries  business.  The Department of Fisheries under the PMMSY during 2020-21 has approved the fisheries development proposal  of  Government  of  Maharashtra  at  a  total  cost  of  Rs.  153.19  crore  with  central  share  of Rs.50.64 crore.

The State Government of Maharashtra has reported that Palghar and Thane district are also targeted districts  for  implementation of PMMSY approved activities and an amount of Rs.431.00 lakh and Rs.322.000 lakh has been allocated to  these  districts  respectively  for  the  Financial  Year 2020-21.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: PMGSY in Wardha and Amaravti
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Girish Bhalchandra Bapat

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2445

ANSWERED ON 09.03.2021

## PMGSY IN WARDHA AND AMARAVTI

## 2445.   SHRI  RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has approved the construction of roads in Wardha and Amravati districts  of  Vidharbha  in  the  3rd  phase  (2020-2021)  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which the said work is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b)  The State of Maharashtra has been allocated 6,550 km length of road under Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana-III (PMGSY-III). As on date no sanctions have been issued by this Ministry to the State of Maharashtra, including Wardha and Amravati districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Measures to Tackle Stubble Burning
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2443

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  MARCH 2021

## MEASURES TO TACKLE STUBBLE BURNING

2443.SHRI T.R. BAALU

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the majority of our farmers are  small  and  marginal,  who  struggle  to  employ  farm  machines  needed  for sowing, let alone afford equipment required to clear stubble from their fields; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  offer  scientific  solutions  such  as conversion of rice straw into bricks or blocks for use as biogas or ethanol which can  substitute  pollution-causing  petrol  and  diesel  to  tackle  the  problem  of  crop stubble burning, as it is hurting our society in multiple ways?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a): To  address  the    agricultural  mechanization  problems  of  the  small  and marginal farmers arising due to small land holding and high cost of machines on individual  ownership  basis,    the  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  and Farmers  Welfare  (DAC&FW)under  the  Central  Sector  Scheme  'Promotion  of Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of  Punjab,  Haryana,  Uttar  Pradesh  and  NCT  of  Delhi'  and  'Sub-Mission  on Agricultural Mechanization', is promoting and financially supporting establishment  of  Custom  Hiring  Centres  (CHCs)  so  that  agricultural  machines and equipments are available to the small and marginal farmers on rental basis as per their requirement for various agricultural operations.
- (b): The  DAC&FW  under  the  above  stated  schemes  is  extending  financial support  for  purchase  of  balers  which  areused  for  collection  and  transporting large  volumes  of  straw  in  the  form  of  bales  for  other  ex-situ  utilization.    The Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy (MNRE) is promoting the utilization  of rice or paddy straw/stubble/crop residue for production of Biogas/BioCNG/Power using Waste to Energy technologies like Biomethanation and thermal treatment.

The Oil Central Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry of  Petroleum  and Natural  Gas  (Mop&NG),under  Sustainable  Alternatives  Towards  Affordable Transportation  (SATAT)  scheme  extracts  economic  value  from  biomass/waste including  rice  straw  to  generate  Compressed  Bio  Gas  (CBG)  as  a  clean transportation fuel.

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