Lok Sabha Question No. 765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-07
Subject: Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Upendra Singh Rawat, DNV Senthilkumar. S., Subhash Ramrao Bhamre

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 765

TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEME

765.   SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR S. DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि एवं षकसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to State?

- (a) the details of the new Centrally Sponsored Schemes being implemented in the country for  development  of  agriculture  during  the  last  three  years,  State/UT-wise  including  Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated and spent on these schemes during the said period;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  analysed  the  reasons  for  delay  in  implementation  of agricultural development work and agricultural schemes and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  proposals  from  Tamil  Nadu  State  for allocation of more funds under these schemes and if so, the details of such proposals and the action taken by the Government on each proposal;
- (e) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding proper implementation of various centrally sponsored agricultural schemes/ programmes in the country and if so, the details thereof along with the achievements made under these schemes/programmes during the above period, State/UT-wise; and
- (f) the other steps taken by the Government to ensure remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि एवं षकसान कल्याण मंत्री (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a)  &  (b):  Details  of  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  implemented  by  the  Department  of Agriculture and farmers Welfare all over the country including the states of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil  Nadu and Maharashtra and its financial achievements during the last 3 years are given in the Annexure.

(c)  &  (e):  Review  of  schemes  is  a  continuous  process.  Performance  of  schemes  is monitored regularly and shortcomings, if any, are rectified and remedial measures taken. Effective implementation of schemes is ensured through measures such as setting up of Project  Management  Units,  Management  Information  Systems,  Direct  Benefit  Transfer, regular correspondence with state governments, review during the National Conferences on  Kharif,  Rabi  and  Zaid  every  year,  etc.  The  evaluation  of  major  Centrally  Sponsored Schemes implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare was carried out by the NITI Aayog in 2020. The report found the schemes relevant to address the needs of the sector.

(d):  The  Government  received  a  memorandum  on  Demands  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers Welfare of Tamil Nadu State in 2022. The proposals included demand for higher allocation under  some  of  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes.  Inter-  state  allocation  under  these schemes  are  decided  taking  into  account  parameters  and  weights  as  prescribed  in  the operational guidelines of the schemes. Savings, if any, available at end of the financial year is considered for re-allocation to better performing states.

(f): The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is mandated to recommend Minimum  Support  Prices  (MSP)  for  22  agricultural  commodities  and  one  Fair  and Remunerative  Price  (FRP)  for  Sugarcane  at  all  India  level.  From  2018-19,  Government increased the MSP for all mandated Kharif, Rabi and other commercial crops with a return of at least 50 per cent over all India weighted average cost of production.

## Annexure

Details of funds allocated and spent under beneficiary oriented Centrally Sponsored Schemes implemented by DA&FW during last 3 years

| S. No   | Name of Mission/Scheme                                                                             | 2019-20    | 2019-20   | 2020-21    | 2020-21   | (Rs in crores) 2021-22   | (Rs in crores) 2021-22   |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|-----------|------------|-----------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
|         |                                                                                                    | Allocation | Release   | Allocation | Release   | Allocation               | Release                  |
| 1       | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna-Per Drop More Crop (PMKSY)                                     | 3500.00    | 2700.04   | 4000.00    | 2562.17   | 4000.00                  | 1796.12                  |
| 2       | Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojna                                                                        | 3745.00    | 3085.44   | 3700.00    | 2561.25   | 3712.44                  | 1729.11                  |
| 3       | National Food Security Mission                                                                     | 2000.00    | 1768.52   | 2100.00    | 1675.23   | 2096.00                  | 995.17                   |
| 4       | Organic Value Chain Development for NES Region                                                     | 160.00     | 103.80    | 175.00     | 137.17    | 200.00                   | 133.29                   |
| 5       | Rainfed Area Development                                                                           | 250.00     | 186.92    | 202.50     | 128.44    | 180.00                   | 76.83                    |
| 6       | Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna                                                                    | 325.00     | 283.66    | 500.00     | 381.05    | 450.00                   | 88.57                    |
| 7       | Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture including National Beekeeping and Honey Mission | 2225.00    | 1331.28   | 2300.00    | 1423.34   | 2385.00                  | 994.83                   |
| 8       | Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Material                                                           | 380.13     | 283.63    | 378.77     | 256.62    | 448.00                   | 141.05                   |
| 9       | Sub-Mission on Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine                                               | 50.00      | 30.29     | 40.00      | 29.42     | 45.00                    | 25.33                    |
| 10      | Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension                                                               | 950.00     | 931.70    | 1200.00    | 886.33    | 1173.75                  | 820.98                   |
| 11      | Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization                                                          | 1000.00    | 964.80    | 1000.00    | 999.70    | 1050.00                  | 816.55                   |
| 12      | Integrated scheme on Agricultural Marketing                                                        | 600.00     | 272.55    | 490.00     | 237.80    | 410.00                   | 238.28                   |
| 13      | National Bamboo Mission                                                                            | 150.00     | 84.51     | 110.00     | 75.21     | 100.00                   | 20.59                    |

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