Lok Sabha Question No. 3140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Improving Agricultural Productivity
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Hibi Eden

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3140

TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th  AUGUST, 2023

## IMPROVING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY

3140.  SHRI  HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state: (a)  whether the Government has observed improvements in agricultural productivity and income levels as a result of the initiatives, namely Mission of Integrated Development of Horticulture  (MIDH),  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  Bhartiya  Prakritik  Krishi Pariyojana (BPKP) and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is satisfied with the progress and impact of the MIDH, RKVY, BPKP and PMKSY schemes in Ernakulam and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has observed any challenges or shortcomings in the execution of the centrally sponsored schemes in Ernakulam; (d) whether the Government has evaluated the impact and outcomes of the initiatives and if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Government is committed to providing continued support and resources to Ernakulam,  to  further  enhance  and  expand  the  achievements  made  in  the  agricultural domain; and (f)  if  so,  the  details  thereof including the total  allotment and total expenditure for the last three years and in the current year with a special focus on Ernakulam, Kerala?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) Agriculture  is  a  state  subject.  Government  of  India  is  actively  supporting  and supplementing efforts  of  state  governments  by  implementing  a  comprehensive  range of central sector and centrally sponsored schemes including Mission for Integrated Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH),  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  Bhartiya Prakratik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY) and Per Drop More Crop (PDMC). The efforts of Government at positive implementation of these schemes have yielded remarkable results towards improving agricultural productivity and augmenting  the  income  of  the  farmers.  Between  2013-14  and  2022-23,  increase  in productivity has been 17.95% for total food grains, 23.65% for pulses and 35.2% for coarse cereals. As part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)  has  released  a  book,  which  contains  compilation  of  success  stories  of  75,000 farmers out of innumerable successful farmers who have increased their income more than two times.

- (b) to (e) Government of India is deeply committed to the well-being of farmers across the nation, which is evident through its remarkable and unprecedented increase in budget allocation  for  the  Ministry  of  Agriculture  &  Farmers Welfare  from  Rs.  30,224.38  crore  in 2013-14 to Rs. 1,25,035.79 crore in 2023-24. The Government is continuously monitoring the  progress  of  implementation  of  the  schemes  across  the  nation  including  Ernakulam district, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of benefits to farmers. Whenever necessary, appropriate  remedial  actions  are  promptly  taken  to  rectify  any  issues  and  enhance  the impact of these schemes. Some notable outcomes of the schemes in Ernakulam district are as follows;
- (i) Implementation of BPKP scheme has helped in creating more awareness of organic farming and hence new farmers have come forward for practicing the same.
- (ii) Preparation  and  supply  of  organic  inputs  locally  through  Ecoshops  has increased.
- (iii) Locally made organic inputs (growth promoters/manures) have gained more popularity among farmers.
- (iv) Practicing of organic farming has helped in providing healthy and safe food to public.
- (v) By providing assistance under RKVY fallow land cultivation, more farmers/farmers group have started to undertake cultivation in fallow land, which has ultimately caused a rise in crop cultivation.
- (vi) MIDH assistance has helped in maintaining sustainability with regard to area and production of horticulture crops.
- (vii) Popularisation  and  assistance  provided  to  exotic  fruit  plants  has  created increased interest and income generation among farmers.
- (f)                Details  of  scheme-  wise  allocation  and  expenditure  in  Ernakulam  district  during previous 3 years and current year are given in the Annexure .

## Annexure

## Details of scheme- wise allocation and expenditure in Ernakulam district

(Amount in Rs)

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| Name of Scheme   | 2020-21    | 2020-21     | 2021-22    | 2021-22     | 2022-23    | 2022-23     | 2023-24    | 2023-24     |
|------------------|------------|-------------|------------|-------------|------------|-------------|------------|-------------|
|                  | Allocation | Expenditure | Allocation | Expenditure | Allocation | Expenditure | Allocation | Expenditure |
| MIDH             | 27002167   | 27002167    | 1647681    | 16471681    | 20454780   | 19952484    | 3837000    | Progressing |
| BPKP             | ----       | ----        | 19859620   | 19701206    | 8975681    | 8786684     | 4219596.8  | 4076240     |
| RKVY             | 36600000   | 19597619    | 25316625   | 22772869    | 430000     | 430000      | ----       | ----        |
| SHM              | 607500     | 607500      | 10015250   | 10015250    | 12636546   | 12636546    | ----       | ----        |
| PMKSY            | 2347375    | 234735      | ----       | ----        | ----       | ----        | ----       | ----        |