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Lok Sabha Question No. 1185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Funds for Panchayat
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Smt. Sandhya Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1185

ANSWERED ON 30.07.2024

## FUNDS FOR PANCHAYAT

†1185. SMT. SANDHYARAY:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the Schemes implemented by the Government in Bhind and Datia district of Madhya Pradesh during the last ten years and the current year, Panchayat-wise; and

(b) the details of funds spent by the Government on each of the Panchayat, year and scheme wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

(PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) is implementing the (i) Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) with the primary objective of strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by way of capacity building and training of the Elected Representatives (ERs) and their functionaries, providing infrastructural support like Gram Panchayat Bhawan and Computerisation, (ii) Incentivization of Panchayats (IoP), a Central component of RGSA scheme, to encourage competitive spirit among PRIs under which, Awards including financial incentives are given to best performing Panchayats in recognition of their good work for improving delivery of services and public good, (iii) Mission Mode Project on e-Panchayats (MMP-ePanchayat), a Central component of RGSA scheme under which various e-governance projects are funded towards digitalization of Panchayats to bring in efficiency, accountability and transparency in the functioning of the PRIs and for its overall transformation. These schemes are implemented for all rural local bodies in all the States/UTs in the Country including in the state of Madhya Pradesh and its Districts of Bhind and Datia. The Central Sector Scheme of Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) is also being implemented in the State of Madhya Pradesh including in its districts of Bhind and Datia along with most of other States/UTs to provide the 'Record of Rights' to village households owning property in the inhabited rural areas.

(b) The scheme and year-wise funds released under the schemes of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to the State of Madhya Pradesh during the last five years are as under:

## (Rs. in crore)

| Scheme           | 2019-20   | 2020-21   | 2021-22   | 2022-23   | 2023-24   |
|------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| RGSA*            | 85.48     | 71.42     | 47.11     | 28.00     | 32.17     |
| IoP              | 2.35      | 0.05      | 5.13      | 2.72      | 0         |
| (MMP-ePanchayat) | @         | @         | @         | @         | @         |
| SVAMITVA&        |           | 0.48      | 0.45      | 0         | 0         |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1184 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Help to Fishermen
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1184

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  JULY, 2024

## Help to Fishermen

## 1184. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

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

- (a)  whether it is a fact that fisheries stakeholders in the State of Kerala have said unstrained operation of foreign vessels is eating into marine resources belonging to the country and its fishing community, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that the mechanized fishing ahead seriously depleted Global marine fisheries resources, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is true that the fishermen in the State demanded the Government to equip them to meet new challenges of deep sea fishing since they had the expertise and experience to capitalize on resources available in the deeper waters; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a)  The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy are authorized under the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation  of  Fishing  by  Foreign  Vessels)  Act,  1981  for  taking  action  against  foreign fishing vessels engaged in illegal fishing activities in the maritime zones of India. The Coast Guard  has  informed  that  19  foreign  fishing  vessels  have  been  apprehended  in  the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India, off the coast of Kerala during 2022 to 2024 (till 25.07.2024).
- (b)  As per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report of the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (2024), the fraction of marine fishery stocks within biologically sustainable levels continued to decline, falling to 62.3 percent in 2021, i.e. 2.3 percent lower than in 2019. However, as per the report of Marine Fish Stock Status of India 2022 published by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), the marine fish stocks of the Indian waters are in good health and 91.1% of the 135 fish stocks evaluated in different regions during 2022 were found sustainable.
- (c)  and (d): The Department of Fisheries, Government of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in all the States and Union Territories of India from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 for holistic development of fisheries sector including welfare of fishers.  During  last  four  years  (2020-24)  under  PMMSY,  the  Department  of  Fisheries, Government of India has accorded approval to the fisheries developmental proposals of Government of Kerala amounting to Rs. 1107.68 crore with central share of Rs. 447.65 crore,  which  include  support  for  acquisition  of  deep-sea  fishing  vessels  for  traditional fishermen and for up gradation of existing fishing vessels for export competency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan, Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj, Shri Gyaneshwar Patil, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri Vijay Baghel, Shri Brijmohan Agrawal, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Khagen Murmu, Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Jagdambika Pal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1181

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 30 TH  JULY, 2024/ SHRAVAN 8, 1946 (SAKA)

## FAST TRACK IMMIGRATION-TRUSTED TRAVELLER PROGRAMME

1181

Shri P C Mohan:

Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj:

Shri Gyaneshwar Patil:

Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara:

Shri Vijay Baghel:

Shri Brijmohan Agrawal:

Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan:

Shri Khagen Murmu:

Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal:

Shri Janardan Mishra:

Shri Jagdambika Pal:

## Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has started a visionary initiative, designed to  provide  Indian  nationals  and  OCI  cardholders  with  a  faster,  easier, and more secure travel experience;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  Fast  Track  Immigration  -  Trusted  Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP);
- (c) the role of the Ministry in the Programme;
- (d) the list of airports where the Programme is sought to be implemented; and
- (e) the details and the names of the airports where the said programme
- has already been implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a): Yes, Sir. The Government has launched Fast Track Immigration  -Trusted  Traveller  Programme  (FTI-TTP)  at  Indira  Gandhi International   Airport   (IGI)   Airport,   T-3   Terminal,   New   Delhi    on

22.06.2024. FTI-TTP aims to facilitate international mobility with faster, smoother and secure immigration clearance. In the initial phase, it has been started for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders on gratis basis.

(b): The  FTI-TTP  has  been  implemented  through  an  online  portal https://ftittp.mha.gov.in. To enrol in the programme, the applicant has to register  online  on  the  portal  by  filling  his/her  details  and  uploading required  documents.  Biometrics  of  the  registered  applicants  will  be captured at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or at the time  of  passage  through  the  airport.  The  registered  passenger  has  to scan his/her boarding pass issued by the airlines at the e-gates and then scan  his/her passport. The  biometrics  of the passenger  will  be authenticated  at  the  e-gates.  On  such  authentication,  the  e-gate  will open automatically and immigration clearance will be deemed to have been granted.

(c):  The Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal agency for the implementation of the FTI-TTP programme.

(d) & (e):   FTI-TTP has been deployed at IGI Airport, T-3 Terminal, New Delhi  on 22.06.2024. In  the first phase,  apart from Delhi  Airport,  major airports  i.e.  Mumbai,  Chennai,  Kolkata,  Bangalore,  Hyderabad,  Cochin, Ahmedabad, have been identified for this programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Agriculture Accelerator Fund
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Varun Chaudhry

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1179

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  JULY, 2024

## AGRICULTURE ACCELERATOR FUND

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी

1179.  SHRI VARUN CHAUDHRY: be pleased to state :

(a) the action taken on Agriculture Accelerator Fund for Agriculture startups; (b) the budget allocated and utilised for the said fund;

- (c) the number of persons who have registered under the scheme, State/UT-wise; and (d) the quantum of benefits transferred to the beneficiaries, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) &  (b):  An  Agri  Accelerator  Fund  of  INR  300  crore  has  been  approved  for  3  years commencing  from 2023-24 to nurture the agriculture start-up ecosystem. The Agri Accelerator Fund will help scale up startups with innovative technologies having the potential to  modernize agriculture in the country and for affordable solutions for challenges faced by farmers. The operational guidelines for the Agriculture Accelerator Fund are in the process of consultation and finalization.

- (c) & (d): Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1176 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Zero Carbon Emission
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Dr. Rajesh Mishra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1176

ANSWERED ON 30.07.2024

## ZERO CARBON EMISSION

## 1176 DR. RAJESH MISHRA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government has plan to cut the dependence on carbon fuel by increasing the subsidies on electric vehicles of two, three and four wheelers in the country under the project of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India)-III Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details of budgetary allocation for these vehicles separately;
- (c) whether the Government has set any deadline to convert all petrol and diesel vehicles of the country into electric vehicles to achieve zero carbon emission; and
- (d) if so, the details of the roadmap for the same?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)

- (a)  &  (b): Ministry of  Heavy  Industries  is  currently  implementing  the  following  schemes  for accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in the country and to reduce dependence on fossil fuel:
- i. Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS) with an outlay of  ₹500 Crore for a period 4 months, w.e.f.  1 st April  2024  till  31 st July  2024  which  provides  incentives  to buyers of e-2W and e-3W.
- ii. Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry (PLIAAT)  with  a  budgetary  outlay  of  ₹25,938  Crore.    The  scheme  incentivises  various categories of electric vehicles including e-2W, e-3W, e-4W, e-buses and e-trucks also.
- iii. Production  Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for  manufacturing  of  Advanced  Chemistry  Cell (PLI-ACC) in the country with a budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 Crore.
- iv. Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars to attract investments from global EV manufacturers and promote India as a manufacturing destination for e-vehicles.
- (c): No Sir.
- (d): Does not arise in view of reply to part (c).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1175 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Gap between EV and ICE Vehicle
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Thiru Dr. S Jagathratchakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1175

ANSWERED ON 30.07.2024

## GAP BETWEEN EV AND ICE VEHICLE

## 1175 SHRI S JAGATHRATCHAKAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government subscribes to the view that a comprehensive approach that transcends beyond subsidies is the need of the hour to bridge the gap between Electric Vehicle (EV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle adoption;
- (b) if so, the details of the initiatives that are proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that EVs emerge as a promising option to their ICE counterparts; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)

(a) to (c): Yes.  In addition to subsidy schemes like Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid  &)  Electric  Vehicles  in  India  (FAME-India)  Scheme,  Electric  Mobility  Promotion Scheme  2024  (EMPS),  Production  Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for  Automobile  and  Auto Component  Industry  (PLI-AAT),  Production  Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for  manufacturing  of Advanced Chemistry Cell (PLI-ACC), the Central Government on 15.03.2024 notified Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India to attract investments from global EV manufacturers and promote India as a manufacturing destination for e-vehicles.  The approved applicant companies will be able to import upto 8000 CBUs (annually) of e-4W manufactured by them with minimum CIF value USD 35,000 at reduced customs duty of 15% provided they set up e-4W manufacturing facilities with a minimum investment of ₹4,150 Crore.

Further,  following  initiatives  have  also  been  taken  up  by  the  Government  of  India  to increase the use of electric vehicles in the country: -

- i. GST on electric vehicles and chargers/ charging stations for electric vehicles has been reduced to 5%.
- ii. Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  (MoRTH)  announced  that  battery-operated vehicles will be given green license plates and be exempted from permit requirements.
- iii. MoRTH issued a notification advising states to waive road tax on EVs, which in turn will help reduce the initial cost of EVs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: National Animal Husbandry Board
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1174

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 th  JULY, 2024

## NATIONALANIMALHUSBANDRY BOARD

## 1174. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) The aims and objectives of the National Animal Husbandry Board (NAHB);
- (b) The  details  of  the  schemes  being  run  by  the  Government  and  NAHB  for  the  welfare  of farmers and animal husbandry in the country; and
- (c) The  funds  allocated/released  to  various  States  including  Rajasthan  for  the  development  of animal husbandry during each of the last three years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a) There is no such board as 'National Animal Husbandry Board' under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- (b) to (c) Question does not arise in view of (a) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1169 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Revitalizing Industries in Economically Weaker  and  Rural Areas
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1169

ANSWERED ON 30.07.2024

## REVITALIZING INDUSTRIES IN ECONOMICALLY WEAKER AND RURAL AREAS

## 1169 SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI: DR. VINOD KUMAR BIND:

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

(a) the overview of the Government efforts to support and revitalize industries in economically weaker and rural areas recognizing therewith the significant impact of the heavy industry sector on employment and economic stability;

(b)  the  targeted  schemes  and  financial  incentives  that  are  being  offered  to  promote  the establishment and expansion of heavy industries in these regions;

(c) the manner in which the Government is ensuring that these initiatives contribute to balanced regional development and the reduction of socio-economic disparities;

(d) the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in these efforts, and the manner in which the Government is  facilitating  collaboration  between  Government  bodies,  private  enterprises,  and local communities to create sustainable industrial hubs; and

(e) the mechanisms in place to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these programmes in achieving their intended socio-economic objectives?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)

(a) & (b): For support and revitalize industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries, on January 25, 2022, has notified the Scheme on 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II' for providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure. The scheme has a financial outlay of Rs.1207 crores with budgetary support of Rs.975 crore and Industry Contribution of Rs.232 crores.  Under the Scheme, a total of 33 projects with project cost of Rs.1366.94 crores (due to higher contribution by Industry) and Government contribution of Rs.963.19 crore have been sanctioned so far.

(c) & (d): This  Scheme  is  a  Pan  India,  demand  driven  scheme,  in  which  Industry  and Academia come together to skill work force and develop niche technologies with in India.  In this scheme an Industry can collaborate with Educational Institute, R & D Institute and PSU to create a sustainable ecosystem to cater for Indian technical requirements.

(e): For each project sanctioned under 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods  Sector',  a  Project  Review  and  Monitoring  Committee  (PRMC)  is  constituted  for monitoring and evaluation of projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Abolition of Manual Scavenging
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1159 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2024

## ABOLITION OF MANUAL SCAVENGING

## 1159 SHRI S VENKATESAN:

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

- (a) whether there is any bill pending with the Ministry for complete mechanization of sewerage cleaning and abolition of manual scavenging and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether there were reports that The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 aiming at complete mechanisation was sent for Cabinet approval, if so, the details thereof and the present position thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

- (a): At present, there is no Bill proposed for complete mechanization of sewerage cleaning and abolition of manual scavenging.
- (b): There was a proposal to amend "the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013" with aim to formalize the institutional set-up for safe cleaning practices. In view of a Scheme viz. National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) formulated jointly by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, it was decided not to amend the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-30
Subject: Effect of Rising Temperatures on Agricultural Productivity
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Adhikari Deepak Dev

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1152

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  JULY, 2024

## EFFECT OF RISING TEMPRERATURES ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY

1152.  SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK DEV:

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

- (a) the manner in which the rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns is affecting the agricultural productivity in the country; and
- (b) the  details  of  the  adaptive  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to address the above issue?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k jkT; ea=h (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

- (a) Integrated computer simulation modelling studies revealed that, in the absence of  adaptation  measures,  climate  change  projections  with  respect  to  changes  in temperature and precipitation are likely to reduce rainfed rice yields by 20% in 2050 and 47% in 2080 scenarios while, irrigated rice yields by 3.5% in 2050 and 5% in 2080 scenarios, wheat yield by 19.3% in 2050 and 40% in 2080 scenarios, kharif maize yields by 18 to 23% in 2050 and 2080 scenarios. Soybean yields are projected to increase by 3-10% in 2030 and 14% in 2080 scenarios.

(b) To mitigate weather related challenges in the country, the Government of India implements National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). NMSA consists of three  major  components  i.e.  Rainfed  Area  Development  (RAD);  On  Farm  Water Management (OFWM); and Soil Health Management (SHM).

RAD focuses on Integrated Farming System (IFS) for enhanced productivity and reduced risks associated with climatic variability and also to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events like drought and flood.

Government of India also implements Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) for enhanced water-use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation Systems.

Soil  Health  Management  (SHM)  focuses  on  improvement  in  soil  health  for climate resiliency.

ICAR  through  NICRA  promotes  climate  resilient  technologies  in  agriculture which address vulnerable areas of the country and the outputs of the project help the districts and regions prone to extreme weather conditions like droughts, floods, frost, heat waves, etc.

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