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Lok Sabha Question No. 2744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Development Project under MoS
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Horen Sing Bey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2744

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  AUGUST, 2022/SRAVANA 11, 1944 (SAKA)

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UNDER MOS

2744.  SHRI HOREN SING BEY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to complete all the developmental projects (clause wise), according to the MoS (Memorandum of Settlement) signed  with  UPDS,  the  State  Government  of  Assam  and  the  Union Government in 2011 and the Memorandum of Settlement (MOS) signed with Karbi  Armed  Group,  the  State  Government  of  Assam  and  the  Union Government in 2021;
- (b) whether the Government has examined the reasons of delay for these projects;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has developed any speedy plan or created any dedicated fund for implementing these sanctioned projects of MOS, 2011 and MOS, 2021 speedily; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The Government has taken various steps for implementation of the tripartite Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on 25 th November,  2011 and representatives   of   Karbi  Groups  on  04 th   September,  2021.  Ministry  of

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2744 FOR 02.08.2022

Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) sanctions the developmental projects under these MoS based on the recommendations of Government of Assam. Government of India reviews the implementation of these MoS with Government of Assam and other stakeholders regularly. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 2743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Construction of New Legislative Assembly Building
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2743

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  AUGUST, 2022/SRAVANA 11, 1944 (SAKA)

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BUILDING

2743.  SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the quantum of central assistance approved for the construction of New Legislative Assembly building for UT of Puducherry along with the share of the Government of Puducherry;

(b) the details of amount released by the Government so far; and

(c) the time by which project is expected to be completed?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  As per the inputs received from the Government of Puducherry, the proposal for the construction of a new Legislative Assembly building in the  UT  is  at  a  preliminary/concept  stage.  As  such,  no  detailed  proposal (Detailed Project Report etc.) seeking central assistance for the construction  of  a  new  Legislative  Assembly  building  in  Puducherry  has been sent by the Government of Puducherry to this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Improvement of Soil Health
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Vijay Kumar

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

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2741

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  AUGUST, 2022

## IMPROVEMENT OF SOIL HEALTH

2741 . SHRI VIJAY KUMAR: कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री

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

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to start any programme to improve the health of the soil and consequently increase the production;
- (b)  if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether any guidelines have been issued to the farmers from time to time regarding the health of the soil; and
- (d)  whether any training has been given to the farmers regarding proper use of fertilizers to improve soil quality?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री ( SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR ) (a) & (b):     Government is implementing Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme since 2015 to provide soil test based fertilizer use recommendations periodically   to the farmers in the country.  Soil health card provides nutrient status of the soil along with prescription about balanced and integrated use of inorganic and organic fertilizers to maintain good soil health that results in increase in production.

Apart from SHC, Government is also implementing Soil Health Management (SHM) scheme  to  augment  soil  samples  testing  capacity  in  the  country  through  setting  up  / strengthening of soil testing laboratories.    So far, 12682 new soil testing labs (499 static,

113 mobile, 8811 mini labs and 2395 village level labs) and strengthening of 864 existing labs have been sanctioned to the states.

(c) &  (d):            SHC  based  fertilizer  use  advisories  are  issued  to  farmers  through  State Government from time to time.  Demonstrations about balanced use of fertilizers based on soil health card recommendations and training to the farmers on proper and integrated use of  fertilizers  are  integral  part  of  the  scheme.  Financial  assistance  is  provided  to  State Governments for   training of farmers, demonstrations on farmer fields and organizing farmer melas.

Since  2015,  around  6.45  lakh  demonstrations,  93781  farmer's  trainings  and  7425 farmers  melas  and  79  workshops  have  been  organized/conducted  through  the  State Governments under the  Scheme  at  Panchayat  and  village  level.    Indian  Council  of Agricultural Research (ICAR) also imparts training, organizes front line demonstrations to educate farmers on these aspects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2740 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2740

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  AUGUST, 2022

## INDIA DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM OF AGRICULTURE

2740. SHRIMATI JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government  is  launching a digital agriculture mission 'India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture' in the country; (b) if so, the salient features of the aforesaid mission; (c) the names of various States included under the said mission; and

- (d) the details of targets fixed with regard to the said mission?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) &  (b):  Government  has  finalized  the  core  concept  of  India  Digital  Ecosystem  of Agriculture  (IDEA)  framework  which  would  lay  down  the  architecture  for  the  federated farmers' database. Farmers Database shall be useful for various activities like issuing soil health  cards,  dissemination  of  crop  advisories  to  the  farmers,  precision  farming,  crop insurance, settlement of compensation claims, grant of agricultural subsidies, etc.
- (c) & (d): PM Kisan database has approximately 11.5 crore farmers and taking this database as  a  base,  a  federated  farmer's  database  has  been  created,  comprising  all  the States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2739 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Special Action Plan to Promote Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Khan Saumitra

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2739 ANSWERED ON 02.08.2022

Special Action Plan to Promote Sports

2739.          SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is formulating any action plan to promote sports at rural level in West Bengal, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government is considering the need for construction of new stadiums or sports complexes to increase the participation of the youth in sports and encourage them towards this field; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof particularly in the Bishnupur Parliamentary Constituency in West Bengal?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

- (a) The 'Khelo India - National Programme for Development of Sports' of  this  Ministry  aims at strengthening the entire sports ecosystem to promote  the  twin  objectives  of  mass  participation  and  promotion  of excellence in sports across the country. It focuses on broad-basing of sports  amongst  the  youth  of  the  country  and  promotion  of  sports activities  throughout  the  country,  including  rural  areas.  One  of  the components of this Scheme, 'Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games' is specifically dedicated to the rural sector of the country.
- (b)  &  (c)  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility to promote sports and construction of new stadiums or sports complexes rests with the respective State/Union Territory

Governments. The Union Government supplements their efforts. However,  this Ministry has sanctioned 300 sports infrastructure projects which cater to all categories including youth under the Khelo India  Scheme across the country, on the basis of proposals received from various State/UT Governments and other eligible entities.

No proposal for construction of new stadiums or sports complexes in the Bishnupur Parliamentary Constituency in West Bengal, is pending, in this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Promotion of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in Bihar
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Pintu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2738 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND AUGUST, 2022

## Promotion of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in Bihar

## 2738. SHRISUNIL KUMAR PINTU:

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

- (a) the details of the schemes through which Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is being promoted in the country especially in rural areas of Bihar; and
- (b) the details of results achieved from the said schemes during each of the last three years and the current year, region-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) and (b): The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has been  implementing  the  following  schemes  across  the  country  including  in  the  State  of  Bihar  for development of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy sector:

- (i) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY),
- (ii) Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF),
- (iii) Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM),
- (iv) National Livestock Mission (NLM),
- (v) National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD),
- (vi) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF),
- (vii)   Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP),
- (viii) Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF),
- (ix) Supporting  Dairy  Cooperatives  and  Farmer  Producer  Organizations  engaged  in  dairy activities (SDC&FPO),
- (x)     National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP),
- (xi)    Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey (LC & ISS)

The  compound  annual  growth  rate  of  fisheries,  animal  husbandry  and  dairy  sectors  was registered at 8.89%,7.64% and 6.20% respectively during the period of five years from 2016-17 to 2020-21. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India through various schemes has been complementing and supplementing the efforts of the State Governments/Union  Territories (UTs) for promotion and development of fisheries, animal husbandry  and  dairy  sectors  and  in  achieving  the  sustained  and  higher  growth  in  these  sectors. Central Sectors/ Centrally Sponsored Schemes are demand driven and the releases of funds are based on the viable proposals received from the States/ UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Reduction in Kharif Area
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2736

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  AUGUST, 2022

## REDUCTION IN KHARIF AREA

2736. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether there is a possibility of reduction in Kharif area due to fluctuations in monsoon

- season and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has reassessed the Kharif procurement targets and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As per the reports available from the states, sowing has commenced on time in major parts  of  the  country.  Area  sown  under  Kharif  crops  reported  as  on  25.07.2022  is 773.97  lakh  hectares  compared  to  last  year  corresponding  period  768.87  lakh hectares.
- (b) As  informed  by  Department  of  Food  and  Public  Distribution,  Kharif  procurement targets, 2022-23 has not been finalized as of now.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: National Research Centre for Makhana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2735

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  August, 2022

## NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR MAKHANA

2735. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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 National Research Centre for Makhana, Darbhanga was set up in 2002 as an independent unit but the said centre has been brought under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research East Region, Patna by devaluating the Centre;
- (b) whether the post of Director has been abolished, the posts of scientists have been reduced  and  the  work  of  seed  processing  has  also  been  interrupted  due  to  the devaluation of the centre whereas 90 per cent of the total makhana produced in the country is from Mithila region; and
- (c)  whether  the  Ministry  proposes  to  restore  Research  Centre  for  Makhana, Darbhanga as National Research Centre for Makhana 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) For conservation, research and development of Makhana, National Research Centre for Makhana was sanctioned by the Department of Agricultural Research & Education,  Government of India,  as  a new  scheme  during  the  IX th  Five  Year  Plan period  (1997-2002)  in  May,  2001.  Simultaneously,  ICAR  Research  Complex  for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER), Patna was established in the year 2001 with a broad research mandate of undertaking adaptive and strategic research on agri-horti crops, livestock, fishery, agroforestry, horticulture and management of flood and flood prone ecologies. Since, the institute has a broader mandate for whole of the eastern region, the Makhana centre was merged with ICAR-RCER, Patna.
- (b) Since the positions of director and scientists were not created, the question of abolishment  of  the  position  of  Director  and  reduction  in  the  number  of  scientific positions  does  not  arise.  However,  for  smooth  running  of  the  centre,  10  scientific positions are approved for Makhana Centre in cadre strength of ICAR-RCER, Patna.
- (c) No Sir, ICAR- RCER has full mandate to conduct all research activities related Makhana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Indira Awas Yojana
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2733 ANSWERED ON 02/08/2022

## INDIRA AWAS YOJANA

## 2733.   SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the free houses given to the SC/ST poor people under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) (previously known as Indira Awas Yojana) are damaged and in unsafe condition for living of these people and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government is considering for reconstruction of those damaged houses for safe living of people;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken for construction of new houses on these plots free of cost; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  Pradhan  Mantri  Awaas  Yojana-Gramin  (PMAY-G)  was  launched  on  01 st April, 2016 to achieve the objective of 'Housing For All' a total target of 2.95 crore houses is set under PMAY-G.  One time financial assistance is provided to eligible rural households and houses are constructed by beneficiaries themselves. The focus of PMAY-G is on construction of quality houses by the beneficiaries using local materials, appropriate designs and trained masons. There is no provision for providing financial assistance for maintenance, repair or reconstruction of houses under PMAY-G.

Under PMAY-G, there is a provision under the Special Project category, where 5% of the Annual Central Allocation is retained at Central Level and the same is used for financing the proposals  received  from  the  State  Governments  for  rehabilitation/relocation  of  families, whose houses have been damaged on account of natural calamities like flood, earthquake, law & order problems, settlement of families affected due to / benefited by 'The Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006'.

Under  PMAY-G,  Special  projects  have  been  sanctioned  to  Madhya  Pradesh  State  under Particularly vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) to Sahariya tribes and to Rajasthan State for the houses damaged due to heavy rains in some districts based on the proposals submitted by the respective States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2731 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Disabled-Friendly Buildings
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Thirumaa Valavan Thol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2731 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2022

## DISABLED-FRIENDLY BUILDINGS

## 2731.  SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

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

(a)  the  number  of  public  buildings  of  the  Government  that  are  differently-abled  person friendly  with vehicle parking, hand-rails, accessible staircases, disabled-friendly toilets and ramps for them;

(b) the percentage of the public buildings that are provided with above facilities; and

(c) the improvements made in this regard for the differently-abled persons after the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 has been enacted?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has informed that the  retrofitting of all  the  211  Central  Government  buildings  across  the  country  owned  by  that  ministry  for accessibility as targeted under Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign ) has been completed by Central Public Works Department (CPWD). Further, retrofitting works of 889 Central Government buildings belonging to other Ministries/Departments maintained by the CPWD has also been completed.

'Works, lands and buildings vested in or in the possession of the State' is a State subject. The details  of  buildings  of  States/Union  Territories  made  accessible  are  not  being  maintained centrally. For guidance of the States and Union Territories, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  has  circulated  'Harmonised  Guidelines  &  Standards  for  Universal  Accessibility  in India,  2021'  and  Model  Building  Bye-Laws  (MBBL),  2016,  containing  accessibility guidelines.

In respect of State/UT Government owned buildings funded under target 1.1 of Accessible India Campaign, 21 State/UT Governments have reported completion of retrofitting work in 595 buildings.

After enactment of the Rights  of  Persons  with  Disabilities  Act  2016,  the  improvements  in accessibility  features  in  public  infrastructure  is  quite  noticeable  in  various  government buildings, railway stations, airports, buses and websites.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Allocation under NFSM-Cotton
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2727

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  AUGUST, 2022

## ALLOCATION UNDER NFSM-COTTON

2727.  SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the Central allocation under NFSM-Commercial Crops (Cotton) has not yet been released and the State of Odisha has gone ahead with the approved Annual Action Plan;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the request of the State Government of Odisha for enhancement of the allocation under NFSM-Commercial Crops (Cotton) as cotton is being cultivated in around 2 lakh hectares annually and is likely to go higher; and
- (c) the status of the request of the State Government for enhancement of the allocation under NFSM-Commercial Crops (Cotton) and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री

- (a) to (c): An  amount  of  Rs.  75.18  lakhs,  as  central  share,  has  been  allocated  under National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Commercial Crops (Cotton) to Odisha state during 2022-23. The funds are released to the states as per extant guidelines of the Department of Expenditure.

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