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Lok Sabha Question No. 2244 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2244 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20/12/2022

## Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

## 2244:  SHRI P. RAVINDHRANATH:

Will the Minister of Cooperation ( सहकाǐरता मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has decided to computerize all Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across the country with the aim to increase efficiency, transparency and accountability, if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether  the  Government  has  also  planned  to  increase  the  number  of  PACSs  to  cover  all villages and to ensure credit facility to more number of farmers; and
- c) if so, the details thereof and the actions taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकाįरता मंũी (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a):  A  project  for  Computerization  of  63,000  functional  Primary  Agricultural  Credit  Societies (PACS),  with  a  total  financial  outlay  of  ₹2,516  Crore  has  been  approved  by  the  Cabinet Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  vide  its  decision  dated  29 th June,  2022.  This  project  entails bringing all the  functional PACS onto an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) based common software,  linking  them  with  NABARD  through  State  Cooperative  Banks  (StCBs)  and  District Central  Cooperative Banks  (DCCBs). Computerization of PACS  will provide various benefits such as increasing the efficiency of their operations, ensuring speedy disbursal of loans, lowering of  transaction  costs,  reducing  imbalances  in  payments,  seamless  accounting  with  DCCBs  and StCBs and increasing transparency. Implementation of Common Accounting System (CAS) and Management Information System (MIS) would enable PACS to carry out their operations online and obtain refinance/ loans from NABARD through DCCBs and StCBs.

(b)  to  (c):  Yes,  Sir.  There  are  nearly  95,000  Primary  Agriculture  Credit  Societies  (PACS)  as against  2,55,643  Panchayats  and  6,62,750  villages  in  the  country.  As  per  the  Allocation  of Business  Rules,  1961,  one  of  the  mandates  of  the  Ministry  is  'Strengthening  of  cooperative movement  in  the  country  and  deepening  its  reach  up  to  the  grassroots'.  Model  Byelaws  for PACS  have also been prepared after consultation with various stakeholders including States/Union  Territories  Administration  which  will  allow  PACS  to  diversify  their  income streams, enabling them to avail more credit facilities, in turn benefitting their members, which are primarily farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Deficiencies in PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2242 ANSWERED ON 20/12/2022

## DEFICIENCIES IN PMGSY

## 2242.   DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the deficiencies in the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) pointed out by the CAG in its 2016 report in terms of data updation on the Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System (OMMAS);
- (b) if so, the details of measures undertaken;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of proposed measures to be taken to make it an effective tool for monitoring and decision making in the implementation of PMGSY?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)  to  (d)    The  deficiencies  pointed  out  by  the  CAG  in  its  2016  report  in  terms  of  data updation on the Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System (OMMAS) have been taken care of and as on date, the system has become a robust instrument for monitoring various aspects of PMGSY. Over a period of time, various features have been added to make it more topical.

NITI Aayog,  in its report 'Evaluation of Centrally  Sponsored Schemes  in  Rural Development Sector Vol.2: Rural Development, December 2020' has also lauded OMMAS and other technology initiatives adopted under PMGSY. The observations of NITI Aayog are given below:-

- (i) In  terms  of  transparency  and  level  of  data,  OMMAS  is  serving  all  purposes  with respect to monitoring.
- (ii) OMMAS has helped facilitate the timely monitoring of works under PMGSY.
- (iii) PMGSY  is  committed  to  establish  transparency  and  accountability  in  the  scheme processes- through the revamping of its MIS portal (OMMAS), planning at the Block Panchayat,  geo-tagging  of  roads,  reporting  of  the  scheme  on  a  monthly  basis,  and timely evaluations.
- (iv) PMGSY  has  implemented  many  technology  driven  mechanisms  for  planning, monitoring,  data  management,  reporting  and  citizen  feedback  including  OMMAS, Geospatial  Rural  Road  Information  System  (GRRIS),  Geo-PMGSY,  Electronic Maintenance of Rural Roads under PMGSY (E-MARG) and the Meri Sadak app. All of these interventions have improved the efficiency of scheme processes.
- (v) The scheme's on-track physical progress, a well-defined implementation structure and high rates of digitization are promising.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Facility for Senior Citizens
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2238 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2022

## FACILITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

## 2238. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

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

- (a) whether any change has been made by the Government in the facilities provided to senior citizens, if so, the details thereof; being
- (b) if not, whether there is any scheme under consideration to amend the facilities provided to senior citizens; if SO, the details thereof; and being
- (c) whether there has been an increase in the crimes committed against senior citizens during the last five years, if so. the details thereof and the measures taken to curb such crimes?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Sir. No,
- (b): Sir. No;
- (c): As per National Crime Records Bureau Reports 2021, 2020 and 2019 the total cases of crimes reported against the Senior citizens across India was as follows:-

|   Year |        |
|--------|--------|
|   2017 | 22,727 |
|   2018 | 24,349 |
|   2019 | 27,696 |
|   2020 | 24,794 |
|   2021 | 26,110 |

Law and Order and Police being subject of the states, necessary action is taken by these agencies.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2235 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Budget Allocation to Institutions of National Importance
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2235

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2022/ AGRAHAYANA 29, 1944 (SAKA)

BUDGET ALLOCATION TO INSTITUTIONS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE

2235.      COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  budget  allocation  to  Institutions  of  National  Importance  under Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  during  the  last  three  years  with  breakdown  of revenue and capital;

(b) the allocation disbursed to the institutions till 1st December 2022, both for revenue and capital expenses, in absolute and percentage of allocation;

(c) whether the institutions submitted any revised estimate and if so, the details  thereof  along  with  the  allocation  of  revised  estimate  to  the institutions and the time by which the disbursal is to be made;

(d)  whether  the  institutions  have  returned  any  allocation  during  the  said period and if so, the details for revenue and capital expenses, in absolute and percentage of allocation;

(e)  whether  the  civil,  academic,  training  and  information  technology infrastructure at the institutions are adequate; and

(f) if not, the measures taken by the Government to bring up the same?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISHRA)

(a): Details  of  budgetary  allocation  to  the  Rashtriya  Raksha  University (RRU) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in last three years with breakdown of revenue and capital are as follows :

## L.S.U.Q.N.2235 FOR 20.12.2022

(in Rs.Crores)

| Year     | Head    | RRU   | NFSU   |
|----------|---------|-------|--------|
| 2019-20* | Revenue | -     | -      |
|          | Capital | -     | -      |
| 2020-21  | Revenue | 14.09 | Nil    |
|          | Capital | 28.15 | Nil    |
| 2021-22  | Revenue | 30.00 | 77.00  |
|          | Capital | 40.00 | 10.00  |

*Note: RRU and NFSU were set up in the year 2020; NFSU did not receive Central assistance in the year 2020-2021.

- (b): Allocation disbursed to the RRU and the NFSU till 1 st December, 2022 are as follows:
- (c) There is no proposal for revision of Budget Estimates for the financial year  2022-2023  in  respect  of  NFSU.  In  respect  of  the  RRU  the  tentative Revised Estimates in Capital head is Rs. 40.00 Crore for the financial year 2022-2023.  The funds are disbursed as per the laid down procedure based on the utilisation by the institution.

| Year    | Head    | RRU            | NFSU         |
|---------|---------|----------------|--------------|
| 2022-23 | Revenue | 22.12 (55.30%) | 60.00 (100%) |
|         | Capital | 18.00 (60%)    | 10.00 (100%) |

(d): No, Sir.

(e) and (f):   Yes, Sir. The infrastructure at present is adequate, but further upgradation  in  the  infrastructure  as  per  requirements  is  a  continuous endeavour.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Indian Institute of Soyabean Research
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Basanta Kumar Panda

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2234

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SOYABEAN RESEARCH

2234. SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has announced to set up the Indian Institute of Soyabean Research in Kalahandi; (b) if  so, the steps taken by the Government to start it along with the current status thereof; (c) the details of funds allocated by the Government to set up the Indian Institute of Soyabean Research; (d) whether the related formalities/departmental work has been completed in this regard; and (e) whether the Government proposes to set up Indian Institute of Soyabean Research
- at other places in Odisha and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) to (e) No, Sir, there is no such announcement made by the Government of India, nor does it have any such proposal under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2230 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Terror Nexus
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kunwar Danish Ali

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2230

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  20 TH   DECEMBER,  2022/AGRAHAYANA  29,  1944 (SAKA)

TERROR NEXUS

2230.  KUNWAR DANISH ALI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the increase in number of cases of nexus between terrorists, drug smugglers and traffickers based in India and abroad;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating 11 cases in which  nexus  between  terrorists,  drug  smugglers  and  traffickers  based  in India and abroad have been found. The year-wise details of these cases are as under:

| Year   |   Number of Cases |
|--------|-------------------|
| 2019   |                02 |
| 2020   |                04 |
| 2021   |                04 |
| 2022   |                01 |
| Total  |                11 |

(c) A total of 112 accused have been arrested in these 11 cases and charge sheets have been filed against 115 accused persons in 10 cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2226 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Merger of DRDA
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2226

ANSWERED ON 20/12/2022

## MERGER OF DRDA

## 2226.   SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any policy has been prepared for the merger of District Rural Development Agencies with Zilla Parishads in order to strengthen the Panchayati Raj;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the purposes it is supposed to fulfill;
- (c) whether the policy also envisages the proposal to absorb the employees of District Rural Development Agencies in Zilla Parishads; and
- (d) the number of States where District Rural Development Agencies have been merged with Zilla Parishads?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (c)  The Government had decided to discontinue District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA) with effect from 01.04.2022 and this decision has been communicated to States/UTs with the request to take the following actions :-

- (i) The States/UTs may merge the DRDAs with the ZillaParishad/ZilaPanchayats of the States/UTs. Where there are no ZPs e.g. in North Eastern States, the DRDA may be merged with District Councils or any other body, as may be decided by the State Government;
- (ii)  Staff  working  at  the  DRDAs  on  deputation  basis  can  be  absorbed  back  in their parent departments;
- (iii) The support staff who are on the rolls of the DRDAs may be absorbed    (a) by the appropriate line departments;
- (b)  in  the  District  Planning  and  Monitoring  Body  as  per  their  qualification.  In case such fitment is not possible and is not organic, they can be placed with other schemes as per their competencies and qualifications in suitable capacities;
- (iv) The accounts of funds released under DRDA scheme may be got audited and the balance/ unutilized amount with DRDAs as on 31.03.2022 reflected in Audit Reports, may be transferred to Zila Panchayats/ Zila Council or any other body, as the case may be and be accounted for in subsequent releases.
- (d) As  per  available  information,    three  States  Government  (namely  Uttar  Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha)  have merged their District Rural Development Agencies with Zilla Parishad/ Zila Panchayat/Others Bodies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Subsidised Kerosene for Fishing Sector
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2224 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## Subsidised Kerosene for Fishing Sector

## 2224. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has noted that over the years, the quantity of subsidised kerosene for the fishing sector in Kerala has dipped and the requirement of the fishing sector in Kerala is around 20,000  kl  per  month,  but  it  receives  around  12,000  kl  and  in  the  traditional  sector,  boats deploying engines with power up to 9.9 hp are eligible for 129 litres of subsidised kerosene per month but not even a tenth of supplies are being received;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any step to mitigate the situation; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  and (b): The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has informed that the Government of India makes allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) Kerosene to States/UTs on quarterly basis for cooking and lighting purpose. PDS allocation to States/UTs have been rationalized since 2010-11 taking into account, factors  such  as  increase  in  domestic  LPG/PNG  connections,  electricity  coverage,  non-lifting  of  PDS Kerosene quota by concerned States/UTs etc.

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has further informed that the Government vide order dated 21 st   August,  2012  has  empowered States/UTs to draw an allocation of one month's quota of PDS Kerosene at Non-subsidized rates during each financial year for special needs such as natural calamities, religious  functions,  fisheries,  various  yatras  etc.  Annual  allocation  of  Non-Subsidized  PDS  Kerosene  is done by Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC) in the beginning of each financial year. States/UTs may seek further additional allocation after exhausting available quota.

(c) and (d): The  Ministry  of  Petroleum  &  Natural  Gas  has  informed  that  considering  the  request  of Government of Kerala, in addition to already allocated quota of 2160 KL, additional allocation of NonSubsidized  PDS Kerosene has been done making an overall allocation of 7160 KL non subsidized PDS SKO for year 2022-23. Also, for the FY 2022-23 an allocation of 15552 KL Subsidized PDS kerosene has been made to the state of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2223 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Community FM Radio Stations
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2223

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2022)

## COMMUNITY FM RADIO STATIONS

## 2223. SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.:

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

- (a) the  number  of  community  Frequency  Modulation  (FM)  Radio  Stations  presently functional in the country;
- (b) the details of licensees, along with Statewise; and
- (c) the  number  of  applications  pending  for  community  Radio  Stations  and  when  these applications were received, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a) The  number  of  functional  Community  Frequency  Modulation  (FM)  Radio Stations is 394, as on 14.12.2022.
- (b) The details of licensees, Statewise are available on the website of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting www.mib.gov.in . The link for accessing the document is :-

https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/Operational%20Community%20Radios%20as

%20on%2014.12.2022.pdf

- (c) The number of applications under process for setting up of Community Radio the date of receipt of applications, are available on the website of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting www.mib.gov.in . The link for accessing the

Stations is 64, as on 14.12.2022.  The details of applications, Statewise, along with document is:https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/Details%20of%20under%20process%20appli cations%20for%20Community%20Radios%20as%20on%2014.12.2022.pdf

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2222 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: National Games, 2022
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Kumbakudi Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2222 ANSWERED ON 20/12/2022

National Games, 2022

2222. SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN:

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

(a)  the  total  funds  spent  on  the  National  Games  of 2022 held  in  Gujarat; and

(b)  the  complete  break-up  of  the  expenditure  including  boarding,  lodging and  transportation  of  all  athletes,  sports  officials  and  the  Government servants?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) & (b):  Responsibility for the conduct of the National Games is that of the  Indian  Olympic  Association  and  the  concerned  State  Government hosting the Games.  The Government of India has not released any funds for the conduct of the 36 th  National Games 2022, held in Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2221 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Debasree Chaudhuri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 2221

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th DECEMBER, 2022

## SUB-MISSION ON SEEDS AND PLANTING MATERIAL SCHEME

2221.  MS. DEBASREE CHAUDHURI:

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

- (a) the details of allocation made under Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material Scheme in the State of West Bengal during each of the last five years and the current year;

(b) the details of allocation made, released and expenditure incurred out of the above allocation during the said period; and

(c) the  number  of  farmers  benefitted  from  this  Scheme  in  West  Bengal  during  the above period, district-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS' WELFARE

क ृ िष एवं िकसान काण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) &(b): The  details  of  allocation,  releases  and  expenditure  made  under  SubMission  on  Seeds  and  Planting  Material  in  the  State  of  West  Bengal  during  last  five years and the current year are as under:

(amount in Rs. Crore)

| Year    |   Allocation |   Release |   Expenditure |
|---------|--------------|-----------|---------------|
| 2017-18 |         0.6  |      0    |          0    |
| 2018-19 |         3.57 |      0.97 |          0.07 |
| 2019-20 |         2.4  |      4.03 |          0.02 |
| 2020-21 |         4    |      0    |          0    |
| 2021-22 |         5    |      0    |          0    |
| 2022-23 |         5    |      0    |          0    |

(c):       Number of farmers benefitted from this scheme in West Bengal during the last five years and the current year is as under:

| Year    | Farmers benefitted (in numbers)   |
|---------|-----------------------------------|
| 2017-18 | -                                 |
| 2018-19 | 1343                              |
| 2019-20 | 350                               |
| 2020-21 | -                                 |
| 2021-22 | -                                 |
| 2022-23 | -                                 |

No district-wise data is centrally maintained for the number of farmers benefitted under this scheme.

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