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Lok Sabha Question No. 292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Losses due to Heavy Rains, Floods and Cyclones
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Midhun Reddy, Chinta Anuradha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 292

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2022/ ASHADHA 28, 1944 (SAKA)

LOSSES DUE TO HEAVY RAINS, FLOODS AND CYCLONES

292.     SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  devastating  combination  of heavy rains, floods and the cyclone which affected Andhra Pradesh in 2021 and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether any Central assistance was provided to the State as interim relief to tide over the crisis;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) was sent to assess the damage and losses caused by heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh; and

(e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  date  of  assessment  after  the disaster took place and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the  State  Governments  concerned.  The  State  Governments  undertake relief  measures in the wake of natural disasters from the State Disaster Response  Fund  (SDRF),  already  placed  at  their  disposal,  in  accordance with  the  Government  of  India's  approved  items  and  norms.  Additional

financial assistance is provided from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per laid down procedure in case of disaster of 'severe nature', which  includes  an  assessment  based  on  the  visit  of  an  Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT).

In the wake of heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh during November, 2021, the  Central  Government,  without  waiting  for  the  Memorandum  from  the State Government,  had constituted an IMCT on 23 rd November, 2021, for on the  spot  assessment  of  damages.    IMCT  visited  the  State  on  26-29 November, 2021.  Further, in the Memorandum submitted on 9 th December, 2021, the State Government had sought an assistance of Rs. 1026.74 crore for  immediate  relief/  restoration.    Based  on  the  report  of  IMCT  and recommendations of Sub-Committee of the National Executive Committee (SC-NEC), the High Level Committee (HLC) had approved an amount of Rs. 351.43  crore  to  the  State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  which  was released to the State Government.

Besides,  during  the  financial  year  2021-22,  the  State  Government was allocated Rs. 1192.80 crore under SDRF, which includes Rs. 895.20 crore as Central share and Rs. 297.60 crore as State share.  The Central share of Rs.895.20 crore was released, in advance, to the Government of Andhra Pradesh in two installments of Rs. 447.60 crore each.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 291 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Criminal Gangs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 291

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2022/ ASHADHA 28, 1944 (SAKA)

CRIMINAL GANGS

†291.     SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Government is contemplating to take any action against the active criminal gangs in the States;

(b) if so, the details of steps taken by the Government in this regard so far; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and State Governments are responsible for prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and for prosecuting  the  criminals  through  their  law  enforcement  agencies.  The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) does not maintain data under the head 'Criminal Gangs'.

However, different types of organized crimes are dealt by various Central agencies such as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National Investigation   Agency   (NIA),  Enforcement   Directorate   (ED),  Narcotics

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 291 FOR 19.07.2022

Control  Bureau  (NCB),  etc.  The  Central  Government  has  undertaken various  initiatives  which inter-alia include  initiatives  like  Crime  and Criminal  Tracking  Network  and  Systems  (CCTNS)  Project,  Inter-operable Criminal  Justice  System  (ICJS)  Project,  Indian  Cyber  Crime  Coordination Centre  (I4C)  Scheme,  etc.,  which  facilitate  State/UT  law  enforcement agencies in checking such crimes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Hostels for SC, ST and OBC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Devji Mansingram Patel, Balak Nath

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. t288 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2022

## HOSTELS FOR SC, ST AND OBC STUDENTS

+288. SHRI DEVJ M PATEL: SHRI BALAK NATH:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government, through non-Government or Government organizations, has implemented any scheme for the construction of hostels for the students of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Rajasthan including Alwar district; and
- (6) if s0, the funds provided and the hostel buildings constructed under the above schemes each of the last three years in Rajasthan including Alwar district? during

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI A NARAYANASWAMY)

- (a) & (b): No Sir: However; Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing schemes for Construction of hostels as under:-
- i. Construction of hostels for OBC Boys and Girls; a component of Umbrella scheme namely #PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme For Vibrant India For OBCs And
- Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas   Yojana (BJRCY); a component  of Umbrella scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna' (PM-AJAY):

Under the Scheme, State Governments, UT Administrations and the Institution of repute ranked in the latest NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) rankings of Ministry of Education are eligible for financial assistance During the last three years, this Department has not received any complete proposal for construction of hostels from the Government of Rajasthan for any district including Alwar:
Lok Sabha Question No. 286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Lease of Land for Different Purposes
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dhal Singh Bisen

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 286

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2022/ ASHADHA 28, 1944 (SAKA)

LEASE OF LAND FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES

†286.     DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government's  land  was  given  on  lease  for  different purposes before independence and during British rule in India and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(b) the details of the purposes for which the land was given on lease along with the details of its current usage;

- (c)  whether  such  land  has  been  sold  as  of  now  and  if  so,  the  details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  terminate  the  lease  or  take action  or  take  over  such  land  which  is  found  to  be  used  for  a  different purpose; and

(e) if so, the time by which the same is likely to be done?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):      As  per  Entry  18  and  Entry  45  of  List  II  (State  List)  of  the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, the subject of 'Land' and its management falls within the jurisdiction of States.  Power to enact laws relating to 'Land' vests in the Legislature of the States.  Each State has its own State-specific Revenue Laws to deal with 'Land' and matters related thereto.  Information  on  lease  for  different  purposes  is  not  centrally maintained in the Department of Land Resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Revival of HECL
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Sanjay Seth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 279

ANSWERED ON 19.07.2022

## REVIVAL OF HECL

## 279. SHRI SANJAY SETH:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  revive  the  Heavy  Engineering  Corporation (HEC) Limited which is a very old institution of the Government located in Ranchi and is associated  with  many  types  of  construction  and  production  work  and  this  organization  is going through a bad phase these days;
- (b) the details of the achievements made by HEC during the last three years;
- (c) the number of employees working in HEC at present and the steps being taken by the Government for their secure future; and
- (d) whether the Government has announced any package regarding the revival of HEC and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

- (a): No, sir.  At present, no proposal to revive the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) Limited is under consideration of Government of India.
- (b): Performance/achievements of HEC during the last three years are as under:
- (c): There were 1295 regular employees working in HEC as on 31.03.2022.  During the last two decades, five revival packages were sanctioned by the Government of India to secure future of HEC employees.
- (d): A revival package for HEC was sanctioned by the Government of India in the year 2017 as under:
- (i) Transfer of 675.43 acres of land to Govt. of Jharkhand for Rs.742.98 crore and utilization of the same for liquidation of statutory dues and other liabilities.
- (ii)  Utilizing  the  unspent  balance  of  Rs.99.96  crore  out  of  the  Rs.182.43  crore  sanctioned earlier to HEC as a onetime grant to meet the Capital gains tax liability.
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| Financial Year   |   Turnover (Rs crore) |   Net Profit/Loss (Rs. crore) |
|------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------|
| 2018-19          |                356.21 |                        -93.67 |
| 2019-20          |                132.68 |                       -405.37 |
| 2020-21          |                202.76 |                       -175.78 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Communication in Hindi Language
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 275

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2022/ ASHADHA 28, 1944 (SAKA)

COMMUNICATION IN HINDI LANGUAGE

275. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  stated  that  people  from various  States  speaking  different  languages  should  communicate  with each other in Hindi instead of English; and

(b)  if  so,  the  details  and  present status  thereof along with the objections raised by States ?

ANSWER

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

(a) and (b)  : The Government has not issued any order for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Sisir Kumar Adhikari

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.273 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2022

## ATAL VAYO ABHYUDAY YOJANA

## 273. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

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

(a) whether privately owned Old Age Homes can take benefit from Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVAY) and if the procedure to apply for the yojana; and SO,

(b) whether the Government supports Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to set up old age therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (): The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment provides financial assistance in the form of grant in aid for running and maintenance 0f,inter alia, senior citizen homes (old age homes) to   implementing   agencies  (IAs) such as Non-Governmental   Organizations   (NGOs) Registered Societies /Trusts/ Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) etc under  Integrated Programme  for  Senior Citizens (IPSIC), which is a component of Atal Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) Vayo

The   Department invites   applications from   implementing   agencies,  through e-Anudaan   portal (https:Ilgrants-msje-gov.in) Grant in aid (GIA) is   provided to projects on the basis of recommendation of the concerned Statel UT Government, subject to satisfactory inspection report received from Project   Monitoring unit of the   Department and fulfilling of other  terms and conditions of the scheme.

Grant in aid is provided for running and maintenance of Senior Citizens Homes to those NGOs also which have their own land.
Lok Sabha Question No. 272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Compressed Biogas
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Kani K. Navas

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 272

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH JULY, 2022

## COMPRESSED BIOGAS

## 272. SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षएवंकसानकयाणमंी be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  cognisant  that  Compressed  Biogas  (CBG)  can  assist  the farmers in a big way by enhancing their income and infrastructure development leading to rural development and job creation among others; and

- (b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षऔरकसानकयाणमंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR) (a) & (b): Government of India has launched 'Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT)' on 1st October 2018, with the aim of establishing an ecosystem for production of Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) from various waste/ biomass sources in the country and for promoting its use along with Natural Gas. Under SATAT  initiative Oil and Gas  Marketing Companies  (OGMCs)  are  inviting Expression  of  Interest  (EOI)  to  procure  CBG  from  potential  entrepreneurs.  So  far  35 CBG/biogas plants have been commissioned under SATAT initiative.

Production  and  uses  of  CBG  have  multiple  benefits  viz.  reduction  of  natural  gas  import, reduction of GHG emission, reduction in burning of agriculture residues, import substitution of  LNG  &  chemical  fertilizers,  employment  generation,  effective  waste  management  etc. along with additional income to farmers for their unutilized biomass and cattle dung. One of the  by-  product  of  the  compressed  natural  gas  is  Fermented  Organic  Manure.  This  is specified in Fertilizer Control Order, 1985, as organic fertilizer. This product is a source of organic carbon as well as NPK nutrients.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Use of Organic Manure
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 270

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2022

## USE OF ORGANIC MANURE

## 270. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

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

- (a) the percentage of cultivation being done by using organic manure in the country during the last three years as compared to chemical fertilizers; (b) the type of incentives being provided to farmers under various schemes for encouraging organic cultivation; and the  details  of  efforts  being  made  to  increase  acreage  cover  for  cultivation  by  organic

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR) (a) to (c): In India, a cumulative area of 29.41 lakh ha, 38.19 lakh ha and 59.12 lakh ha have been brought under organic cultivation in the last three years (2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22) using organic manure and other organic inputs, which constitute 2.10%, 2.72% and 4.22% of the cultivable land of 140 million ha. Apart from this, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) is prescribed  for  entire  cultivable  land  in  the  country  that  promotes  balanced  use  of  fertilizers including chemical, organic and bio-fertilizers. Government  has  been  promoting  organic  farming  through  dedicated  schemes  of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development in North East Region (MOVCDNER).  Farmers are provided financial assistance (RS 31000/ ha / 3 years in PKVY and 32500/ ha/ 3years under MOVCDNER) for organic inputs such as seeds, bio fertilizers,  bio-pesticides,  organic  manure,  compost/  vermi-compost,  botanical  extracts  etc. Apart  from  this,  support  is  also  provided  for  group/  Farmers  Producers  Organization  (FPO) formation,  training,  certification,  value  addition  and  marketing  of  their  organic  produce.  In additions, Organic cultivation on either side of River Ganga and Large Area Certification have also been introduced under PKVY to increase acreage under organic cultivation using organic manure / bio-fertilizers.

- (c) manure and bio-fertilizers?

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Lok Sabha Question No. 266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Progress under Unique Land Parcel Identification Number
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: A. Chellakumar, Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

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## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINIS´ I｀ RY OF RURAlン DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUEST10N NO.266 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19。07.2022

Progress under Unique Land Parcel ldentiflcation Number

- DR.A.CHELLAKUMAR: SHRIBALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR3

Willthe Minister ofRURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to ttate:

- (a)the details of the progress rllade under the Unique Land Parcel ldentiflcation Number
- (ULPIN)Scheme since its inception in 2021;
- (b)the number of States that have been covered undё rthe Scheme since 2021;
- (C)the data regarding the extent of land holdings identifled and linked under the Scheme l辟 2021 onwards,State- wise;and
- (O the tentative deadline fOF the COmpletion ofthe Scheme in the counw?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DttNISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRIFACCAN SINGH KULASTE)

(■)tO(d):Unique Land Parcel ldentincation Number(ULPIN)system as On 14.07.2022,has been adopted by/rolled out in 20 States/UTs namely;Andhra Pradesh,Jharkhand,Goa9 Bihar, Odisha,Sikkimo G可 町at,Maharashttt Rttasthan,Haryana,THpura,Chhattisgarh,Jammu& Kashir,Assarn,Madhya Pradesh,Nagaland,Mizoram,Tam‖ Nadu,PmJab and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu partially.Further,pilot testing of ULPIN has been∞ mpleted in 7 more States/UTs namely;Kamtaka9 Kerala9 NCT of Delhi,Andaman and Nicobar9 Puduchew,Manipllr and Telangam。

T∝h畿劇 wport foF pi10t輸 飩 in3 0f ULPIN h the States/UTs are provided by the NIC team of the Depmment ofLand Resources.

Adoption and rolling out of ULPIN depends on Ⅵ lllingness of States/UTs as land and its management fall in dttir domain as per entw nunber 18 and 45 of the List H(State Listy of Schedule VII to the Constitution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Mega Food Parks
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 265

ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2022

## MEGA FOOD PARKS

## 265. SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

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

- (a) whether the Government has supported to set up 39 Mega Food parks (MFPs) across different States/UTs but still some are not operational and others are operating with only 25 percent capacity;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of the funds provided by the Government to 39 MFPs till now; and
- (c) the  number  of  MFPs  sanctioned  and  operational  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  to strengthen the agriculture sector and food processing industry in the State?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has supported setting up of 41 Mega Food Park projects across 25 different States/ UTs with the aim to create modern infrastructure for the food processing sector along the value chain from farm to market.

Out of these 41 sanctioned MFPs, 23 are operational and 18 are under implementation. All  operational  MFPs  are  ready  for  setting  up  of  food  processing  units  and  the  common infrastructure of the park is also ready for use.

The total project cost of 41 sanctioned MFPs is Rs.4635.87 crore with approved grant of Rs.1972.24 crores, out of which Rs.1442.42 crores has been released so far.

- (c): Three (03) MFPs have been sanctioned in the State of Maharashtra having project cost of Rs.356.21 crores with approved grant of Rs.148.82 crores, out of which Rs.103.94 crores has been released so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 264 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 264

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  July, 2022

## MEETING OF BRICS AGRICULTURE MINISTERS

## 264. SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

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

(a) whether India participated in the 12th Meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers; (b) If so, the details thereof; (c) whether India has highlighted the importance of millets in food and nutrition security and climate resilience in the meeting; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e)  the  steps  proposed  to  further  strengthen  the  BRICS  cooperation  for  coordinated agricultural  and  rural  development  and  also  food  security  amongst  the  BRICS  member

- countries?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes Sir.
- (b) The  12th BRICS  Agriculture  Ministers  Meeting  was  held  virtually  on  08.06.2022 under  the  BRICS  chairship  of  China.   The  meeting  was  attended  by  the  Ministers  for Agriculture of China, South Africa, Brazil, Russia and India. The Union Minister of State for Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare,  Ms.  Shobha  Karandlaje,  participated  and  led  the  Indian Delegation in the meeting.
- (c) Yes Sir.
- (d) In  meeting,  the  Minister  highlighted  the  National  Mission  on  Food  &  Nutrition  with focus on  development  of  nutri-cereals and  bio-fortified varieties of crops and  also highlighted importance of millets in food and nutrition security and climate resilience.
- (e) The Minister called for support and celebration of International Year of Millets, 2023 by the BRICS nations. The BRICS Agriculture Ministers also adopted a Joint Declaration of the  Twelfth  Meeting  with  the  theme  'Strengthening  BRICS  Cooperation  for  Coordinated Agricultural and Rural Development'
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