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Lok Sabha Question No. 213 (STARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Public Service Commission in Puducherry
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*213

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 12, 1943 (SAKA)

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN PUDUCHERRY

*213. SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  it is a fact that there is no separate  Public Service Commission in the Union Territory of Puducherry;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal for setting up of Puducherry Public Service Commission for Government jobs; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## POSITION NO.13

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NUMBER *213 FOR 03.08.2021

(a): There  is  no  separate  Public  Service  Commission  in  the  Union Territory of Puducherry as it does not come under the definition of 'State' in so far as Article 315 (1) of the Constitution of India is concerned.

- (b) & (c): There is no such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 212 (STARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Economic Status of the Village Panchayat
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Kalyan Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 212

ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE VILLAGE PANCHAYAT

## *212.   SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has made any survey regarding the economic status of the village panchayat during the Covid-19 pandemic; and
- (b) if so, the details including outcome thereof;

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a) & (b)  A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARTS (a) & (b) IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  212  FOR  ANSWER  ON  03.08.2021  REGARDING ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE VILLAGE PANCHAYAT

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(a)   No, Sir.

(b) In view of (a) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 204 (STARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Anto  Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 204

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  AUGUST, 2021

## PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES

## *204 SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION सहकारता मंी be please to state:

- (a) the aims and objectives of the Ministry;
- (b) whether  the  constitution  of  this  Ministry  will  have  adverse  impact  on  the primary  agricultural  cooperative  societies  in  various  States  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to bring the primary agricultural cooperative societies functioning in the States under the purview of this Ministry; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION

सहकारता मंी (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

- (a) to ( d ):       A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 204 DUE FOR REPLY ON 3 rd  August, 2021.

(a): The mandate of the Ministry of Cooperation as per the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rule, 1961 is at annexure-I.

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

(d): In view of (b) above question does not arise.

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## Annexure-I

1.  General Policy in the field of Co-operation and Co-ordination of Co-operation activities in all sectors Note:-  The  Ministries  concerned  are  responsible  for  Co-operatives  in  the

fields.

2.  Realization of vision' from cooperation to prosperity'
3.  Strengthening  of  cooperative  movement  in  the  country  and  deepening  its reach up to the grassroots.
4.  Promotion of cooperative-based economic development model, including the spirit of responsibility among its members to develop the country.
5.  Creation  of  appropriate  policy,  legal  and  institutional  framework  to  help cooperatives realize their potential.
6.  Matters relating to National Co-operative organization
7.  National Co-operative Development Corporation
8.  Incorporation, regulation and winding up of Co-operative societies with objects not  confined  to  one  State  including  administration  of  'the  Multi-State  Cooperative Societies Act,2002( 39 of 2002)':

Provided that the administrative Ministry or Department shall be 'the Central Government' for the purpose of exercising powers under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002(39 of 2002), for Co-operative units functioning under its control.

9.  Training of personnel of co-operative departments and co-operative institutions (including education of members, office bearers and non-officials)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 203 (STARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: FCI Depot in Assam
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Rajdeep Roy

## MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLTG DTSTRTBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AilD PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED  OUESTION NO.2O3 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 3RD AUGUST, 2021

## FCI DEPOT IN ASSAM

## *203.  DR. RAJDIEEP  ROY:

Will the Minister of  GONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIG DISTRIBUTIoN  5cstrffr rrr*, ur<-e gt{ g[+qfrfi  fut{q d* be pteased  to state:

- (a)  whether the Government  has any plan to construct Food Corporation of India (FCI) depot in the Cachar  district of Assam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER MINISTER OF GOMMERGE & INDUSTRY, GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIOI{ A1{D TEXTILES (sHRr PTYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (c): A statement  is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO It{ REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO.  *2O3  DUE FOR ANSWER ON O3.O8.2O2{  IN THE LOK SABHA.

(a): Yes Sir, under Central Sector (erstwhile Plan) Scheme 120172O221  rstorage  &  Godowns', this Department has given approval to construct godown of 2O,OOO  MT Gapacity by Food Gorporation  of lndia (FGl) at Silchar/Bihara  under Gachar district of Assam.

(b): Under {2th Five year plan of Government  of lndia, a proiect  for Gonstruction  of 2O,OOO  MT capacity Rail fed Godown at Biharar Silchar was approved on 1 2,1 O.2O12.

After exploring land options, in June 20{7, State Government of Assam offered a parce! of land at the total estimated cost of Rs. {4.{2 crores as per Right to Fair Gompensation and Transparency in Land Acguisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 20{3. FGI has deposited around 50% of land cost amounting to Rs.6.88 crores totaling to Rs. 7.OO crores which includes  Rs. {2 lakhs old balance remaining with State Government of Assam, in November 2O17. Apptoval to Land Acquisition  estimates for 3 patta lands have been communicated in March 2O21 by State Government of Assam to local district Administration and approval towatds remaining 2

Khas lands (Railway and general khas lands) is under process.

Additional Deputy Gommissioner Gachar, Silchar has requested Railways vade letter dated {4th June and 2oth July 2021 lot issuing No Objection  Gertificate  (NOG) towads the Railways  land proposed  under acquisition  to FGl. Railways has conducted the  ioint  survey of their land on

17.6.2021 and further process is undetway.

Payment of the remaining amount of Rs. 7.{5 Grores from FG! to State Government of Assarr is also under Process.

- (c): Question does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 202 (STARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Development of Animal Husbandry, Poultry and Pisciculture
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sadashiv Kisan Lokhande

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

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. *202

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  AUGUST, 2021

## DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, POULTRY AND PISCICULTURE

*202. SHRI SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  special  package  to  certain  States  for  the development of animal husbandry, poultry and pisciculture;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the said package is likely to be provided?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the table of the house.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  OF  LOK  SABHA  QUESTION  NO.  *202 PART (A) TO (C) FOR ANSWER ON 03.08.2021 ASKED BY SHRI SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE, REGARDING 'DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, POULTRY AND PISCICULTURE'.

(a) to (c) Recently, the Government has approved implementation of a Special Livestock Sector Package consisting  of  several  activities  by  revising  and  realigning  various  components  of following  existing  schemes  in  order  to  have  focussed  development  of  animal  husbandry  and dairying  across  the  country  for  next  5  years  starting  from  2021-22.   This  package  envisages Central  Government's  support  amounting  to Rs.9800  crore over  a  duration  of  5  years  for leveraging total investment of Rs. 54,618 crore for 5 years.

- I. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
- II. National Programme for Dairy Development
- III. Support  to  Dairy  Cooperatives  and  Farmers  Production  Organisation  engaged  in dairy activities
- IV. National Livestock Mission
- V. Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey
- VI. Livestock Health & Disease Control

For sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture sector in the country, a flagship scheme namely  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  is  being  implemented  with highest  ever  investment  of  Rs  20,050  crore  during    FY  2020-21  to  FY  2024-25  in  all States/Union Territories under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Queen Oja, Ramesh Chander Kaushik, Saikia Dilip, Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2528

ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## SABKI YOJANA SABKA VIKAS

## 2528.   SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA:

SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and objectives of Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas launched recently;
- (b) whether  the  Yojana  helps  in  streamlining,  strategising  and  making  proper  plans  for implementation in village Panchayats; and
- (c) the details of allocation for the above programme during the last three years, with particular reference to the States of Haryana, Assam and Bihar?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Under Article 243 G of Constitution, Panchayats have been mandated for preparation and implementation of plans for economic development and social justice. Thus, Panchayats have a significant role to play in the effective and efficient implementation of flagship schemes/programmes on subjects of national importance for transforming rural India. With this aim,  People's  Plan  Campaign  titled  'Sabki  Yojna  Sabka  Vikas',  for  inclusive  and  holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) was launched from 2 nd October, 2020 to 31 st January,  2021 as was done during 2018 and 2019.  In this endeavor, convergence was sought  with  all  Departments  relating  to  29  devolved  subjects  listed  in  XIth  Schedule  of  the Constitution.    The  objectives  of  'Sabki  Yojna  Sabka  Vikas'  broadly  include  strengthening  of elected  representatives  and  Self  Help  Groups,  evidence  based  assessment  of  progress  made  in 2020-21  and  proposals  for  2021-22  in  all  29  subjects  of  XI  Schedule,  public  disclosure  on Schemes, finances etc. and the preparation of inclusive, participatory and evidence based GPDP for 2021-22 through structured Gram Sabha involving front line workers/ supervisors of all 29 sectors of XI schedule.

(b) The campaign aimed to help Gram Panchayats (GPs) in preparation of convergent and holistic  GPDP  through  identification  of  sectoral  infrastructural  gaps  in  respective  areas.  The approval  of  GPDP  for  the  year  2021-22,  well  in  advance,  will  provide  GPs  full  year  for implementation and effective monitoring of works. The States will, thus, be in full readiness for effectively utilising the resources  available with them and other schematic interventions under GPDP during 2021-22.

(c) Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas is an effective strategy for ensuring the preparation of GPDP in a campaign mode by endeavouring to converge all resources available at Panchayat level related to 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. As such no separate allocation has  been  earmarked  for  Sabki  Yojana  Sabka  Vikas  to  States/UTs  including  State  of  Haryana, Assam and Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Rising E-Commerce Trade
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Rajendra Dhedya  Gavit, Geeta Kora, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Vishnu Dutt Sharma, Dileshwar Kamait

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2519

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## RISING E-COMMERCE TRADE

2519.  SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT: SHRIMATI GEETA KORA: SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA: SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA: SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT: (OIH)

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

- (a) whether online purchasing/e-commerce trade has been rising rapidly in the country during the last two years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the consumers are facing various problems related to payment, quality, quantity related issues, manufacturing defects, services not being provided etc. after purchasing the products;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (e) the steps taken or proposed to be taken to protect the interests of the consumers?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) :      Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has informed that no quantifiable assessment has been made in this regard. However, as per National Association of Software & Services Companies (NASSCOM), India's e-Commerce market continues to grow at Year on Year rate of 5 percent with estimated revenue of USD 56.6 billion in FY 2021 despite COVID-19 led challenges.
- (b)  to  (e)  :    Complaints  are  lodged  by  consumers  on  the  National  Consumer  Helpline  run  by  the Department of Consumer Affairs relating to payment, quality and quantity issues, manufacturing defects, non-providing of services,  etc.  The  complaints  of  the  consumers  are  transferred  through  the  Integrated Grievance  Redress  Mechanism  software  to  the  companies  concerned  for  redressal.  In  cases  where consumers are not satisfied with the redressal, they are advised to approach the Consumer Commission of appropriate jurisdiction for redressal of their grievances. The e-Daakhil portal enables consumers to file their  grievances online,  in the Consumer Commission of their choice. The Consumer Commissions are empowered  to  give  relief  of  a  specific  nature  and  award,  wherever  appropriate,  compensation  to consumers.

A  countrywide  multimedia  'Consumer  Awareness'  campaign  titled  'Jago  Grahak  Jago'  is conducted on various issues related to consumer rights and interests. States/UTs also undertake activities and campaigns on consumer awareness.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Mega Food Parks in Gujarat
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2514

ANSWERED ON 03 RD  AUGUST, 2021

## MEGA FOOD PARKS IN GUJARAT

2514.  SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI: SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

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

- (a): the details of the objective behind Mega Food Park;
- (b): the total number of Mega food Park in Gujarat at present; and
- (c): whether there is any plan to open Mega Food Parks in Gujarat?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing Mega Food Park Scheme to provide modern infrastructure facilities for food processing along the value chain from farm to the market. Ministry provides financial assistance for setting up of Mega Food Parks in the country and the proposals are invited through Expression of Interest (EoI). So far, MoFPI has accorded final approval to 2 (two) Mega Food Park projects in Surat and Mehsana districts of Gujarat and presently, there is no further proposal under consideration with Ministry for setting up of Mega Food Parks in Gujarat. The details of approved project in the State of Gujarat are at Annexure .

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ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2514 ANSWER ON 3 RD  AUGUST, 2021 REGARDING 'MEGA FOOD PARKS IN GUJARAT'.

Status of Mega Food Park projects approved under Mega Food Park scheme in the state of Gujarat

(INR in Cr .)

|   S.No | Name of the Project implementing Agency               | District   | Date Final Approval   |   of Total Project Cost |   Approved Grant-in-aid aid released |   Grant in | Status               |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------|-----------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------|----------------------|
|      1 | Gujarat Agro Infrastructure Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd., | Surat      | 22.05.2014            |                  121.86 |                                   50 |      45    | Operational          |
|      2 | Fanidhar Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd.,                    | Mehsana    | 16.08.2017            |                  151.05 |                                   50 |      37.67 | Under Implementation |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Schemes for Senior Citizens
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2510 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## SCHEMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

## +2510. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is taking any steps to protect the rights of senior citizens in the country, if s0, the details thereof;
- (6) the status of the implementation of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents  and  Senior Citizens Act; 2007, if so, the details thereof;
- whether the Government has plan to introduce a new national policy for senior citizens; and any
- (d) if so, the details thereof and whether any time limit has been fixed in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b): Yes, sir: The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act; 2007 (MWPSC) recognises the right of the senior citizens to live a life of dignity: The Act provides for financial security to the parents and senior citizens and can award maintenance to the parents if are not properly cared for: The Act also has provision of punishment with imprisonment upto three months or fine of up to Rs. 5000/- o both for children or relatives; who abandon senior citizens. All the States/UTs have notified the MWPSC Act; 2007 and have taken   consequential   steps   like   appointment  of Maintenance   officers, Maintenance Tribunals and Appellate Tribunals. they
- (c) & (d): The existing National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) was announced in 1999 to reaffirm the commitment of the Government to ensure the well of the older persons. Keeping in view the changing demographic pattern, socioeconomic needs of the senior citizens, social value system and advancement in the field of science and technology over the last decade, a new National Policy for Senior Citizens is under finalization to replace the National Policy for Older Persons 1999. being

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Effect of Calamities on Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Satyadev Pachauri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2508

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd  AUGUST, 2021

## EFFECT OF CALAMITIES ON AGRICULTURE

2508.  SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware that the COVID19 lockdown and Yaas cyclone have affected the farmers badly this year; (b) if so, whether the Government has any plan to set-up a task force to study the losses

- of mango cultivators in Uttar Pradesh and provide them financial assistance; and
- (c) if so, the details of the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to (c): Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has not received any report regarding COVID-19 Lockdown and Yaas cyclone affecting the farmers including mango cultivators in Uttar Pradesh.