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Lok Sabha Question No. 1589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Access of Fishermen to Beaches
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1589 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Access of Fishermen to Beaches

## 1589.   SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  put  forward  any  report/research/study  that  resulted  in curtailing the access of fishermen to beaches to boost tourism of the particular beach;
- (b) if so, the details regarding the extent (in kilometre), names and number of beaches that have  been  declared  off-limits  for  fishermen  during  the  last  five  years,  State-wise including in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme/  proposal/fund  to  help  reduce  the  financial stress  of  fishermen  who  are  denied  access  to  beaches  declared  off-limit  by  State Governments, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  such  proposals/notifications  from  State Governments especially Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) and  (b):    Ministry  of  Tourism  reported  that  there  is  no  such  report  put  forward  by Government of India to curtail the access of fishermen to beaches. Additionally, the Department of Fisheries has not received any proposals from any of the Coastal State or Union Territory concerning such restrictions.

- (c) and (d):      Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Food Parks
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Haji Fazlur Rehman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1588

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## FOOD PARKS

## † 1588.  SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN:

Will the Minister of Food Processing Industries be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  food  parks  in  every  district  of  the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  incentives  provided  by  the  Government  to  the  promoters  of  food  parks  in  each district and the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government is considering to expand the said programme to small and medium cities and if so, the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI PASHUPATI KUMAR PARAS)

(a) to  (c) : Ministry of Food Processing Industries was  implementing Mega  Food Park Scheme  (MFPS),  a  component  scheme  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Sampada  Yojana (PMKSY), to create modern infrastructure for the food processing sector along the value chain from farm to market. The scheme envisaged capital grant @50% of the eligible project cost in general areas and @75% in difficult and hilly areas i.e. North East Region including Sikkim, J&K,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Uttarakhand  and  ITDP  notified  areas  of  the  States  subject  to  a maximum of Rs. 50 crore per project. The Ministry does not establish any Mega Food Park on its own. Rather the scheme was demand driven and proposals were invited through Expression of  Interest  (EoI).  The  scheme  was  in  operation  from  year  2008  to  31.03.2021  and  was discontinued thereafter with provision for committed liability only. In view of this, no further Mega Food Parks are proposed to be supported under the Scheme in any part of the country.

Under the scheme, Ministry has approved 41 Mega Food Park (MFP) projects across the country. Out of these 41 MFPs, 24 projects are operational and remaining 17 projects are under various stages of implementation.

Ministry is implementing the Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters  (similar  to  mini  food  park)  which  is  a  component  scheme  under  PMKSY  for development of modern infrastructure to encourage entrepreneurs to set up food processing units based on cluster approach. This scheme is also demand driven and proposals are received through Expression of Interest (EOI) and interested entrepreneurs may participate in the EOIs invited by the Ministry from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Inland Fisheries
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Rajendra Dhedya  Gavit

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

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1585 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Inland Fisheries

## 1585.    SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT:

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

- (a) the  details  of  steps  taken  to  boost  inland  fisheries  and  aquaculture  production,  with  a specific emphasis on engaging youth, generating employment and enhancing income for aquaculture farmers;
- (b) whether  there  are  any  initiatives  such  as  skill  development  programs  or  awareness campaigns in place to bolster this sub-sector; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  implemented  by  the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India inter-alia aims  enhancement  of  fish  production  and  productivity  and  the  steps  taken  to boost  inland  fisheries  and  aquaculture  production  primarily  include  support  for  expansion  of aquaculture,  intensification,  diversification  of  species,  introduction  of  high  yielding  species, infusion  of  technology  such  as  Re-circulatory  Aquaculture  System  (RAS),  Biofloc  and  Cage culture.  Thrust  is  also  given  for  supply  of  quality  and  disease  free  fish  seeds  through establishment of quality brood banks, hatcheries, seed rearing units, fish disease and fish farms water quality management, supply of quality feed, training and skill development to fish farmers. Under PMMSY, during last three financial years (2020-21 to 2022-23) and current financial year (2023-24),  projects  worth  Rs.  7263.67  crore  have  been  approved  for  the  development  of  the inland fisheries and aquaculture sector primarily aiming towards enhancement of fish production, creation of employment opportunities and income to fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders.

PMMSY also lays special focus on training, skill development, skill upgradation and capacity building  through  trainings,  awareness  building  programmes  and  exposure  visits  to  various stakeholders especially fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, entrepreneurs, officials, fisheries Cooperatives and members of Fish Farmer Producer Organizations for various fishing, aquaculture and post harvest related activities. The Training, Awareness, Exposure and Capacity Building  programmes  are  carried  out  through  the  National  Fisheries  Development  Board (NFDB) in collaboration with the State/UT Fisheries Departments, Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Central and State Universities and Colleges and Fisheries Research Stations with support under PMMSY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Common Software for PACS
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Chhedi Paswan, (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1581 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/12/2023

## Common Software for PACS

## † 1581.  SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION (सहकाįरता मंũी) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  use  of  a  common  software  by  the  Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) under the Digitalisation Project;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  said  software  is  enabled  to  work  according  to  the  activities  prescribed under the Model Bye-Law; and
- (c) if so, the manner in which the said software is being introduced for digitalisation and is likely to improve the work efficiency of PACS including the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकाįरता मंũी (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. In order to strengthen Primary Agricultural Credit Societies(PACS), project for Computerization of 63,000 functional PACS with a total financial outlay of ₹2,516 Crore has been approved by the Government of India, which entails bringing all the functional PACS onto an  ERP  (Enterprise  Resource  Planning)  based  common  national  software,  linking  them  with NABARD through  State  Cooperative  Banks  (StCBs)  and  District  Central  Cooperative  Banks (DCCBs).Proposals to computerize 62,318 PACS across 28 States/ UTs have been sanctioned. The Software has already been developed by NABARD and ERP trial run has started in 5,673 PACS in 26 States/ UTs so far. Hardware procurement and digitization of legacy data by the States and Union Territories are under process.

This software will provide a comprehensive ERP solution for all the activities prescribed under the Model Byelaws to PACS covering various modules such as membership, financial services for  short/medium/  long  term  loan,  procurement  operations,  Public  Distribution  Shops  (PDS) operations,  business  planning,  warehousing,  merchandising,  borrowings,  asset  management, human resource management, etc.

The project will improve the work efficiency of PACS by ensuring speedy disbursal of loans, lowering  of  transaction  costs,  reducing  imbalances  in  payments,  seamless  accounting  with DCCBs and StCBs and will also increase transparency.  It  will  enhance  trustworthiness  in  the working of PACS among farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Aquatic Pollution
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Bidyut Baran Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1580 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Aquatic Pollution

## 1580.   SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

## 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 there is a major threat to the sustainability of inland fisheries due to aquatic pollution;
- (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to reduce aquatic pollution at the coastal areas of the country; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (c): As  reported  by  Indian  Council  of  Agriculture  Research  (ICAR),  there  is  no major threat at present by aquatic pollution to the sustainability of inland Fisheries. However, certain  stretches  of  the  rivers  are  threatened  by  pollutants  like  Biological  Oxygen  Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), heavy metals, pesticides, etc. due to direct release of  industry  wastewater,  municipal  sewage,  etc.  and  some  contaminants  like  micro-plastics, bisphenol,  etc.  are  emerging  as  threats  to  aquatic  environment.  Further,  The  Department  of Fisheries, Government of India has been promoting to conduct  awareness programmes to the local  fishers  and  residents  to  enhance  the  awareness  regarding  impact  of  water  pollution  to livelihood  and  human  health,  ensuring  environmental  flow  of  river  in  the  established  and upcoming barrages, establishing the sewage treatment and ensuring disposal of treated water in the  river  identified  polluted  stretches,    sustainable  and  eco-friendly  coastal  fishing,  diverse fishing  practice  for  responsible  and  sustainable  fishing,  sea  ranching,  imposing  fishing  banperiod in  East  and  West  Coast,  installation  of  artificial  reefs  and  promotion  of  mari-culture. Besides, Government of India and local administrations are also implementing various flagship clean-up  programmes  including Swachhta  Abhiyaan;  Swachh  Sagar  Surakshit  Sagar' /Clean Coast Safe Sea', coastal clean-up campaign  etc., which cover entire nation or state level cleanup programmes. In addition, several local/beach level clean-up programmes are being regularly conducted at local levels. Besides, Government and NGOs are also actively participating and implementing  the  above  campaigns  in  public-private  partnership  to  ensure  mass  clean-up drives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: New Drone Policy
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1579

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 21, 1945 (SAKA)

NEW DRONE POLICY

†1579.     DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate a new drone policy with several  restrictions  and  compulsory  registration  for  all  Unmanned  Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the country;

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

(c) whether it is likely to curb cross-border delivery of weapons and drugs prevalent in the bordering States; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):  Directorate General  of  Civil  Aviation,  Ministry  of Civil Aviation regulate the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the country. Drone Rules, 2021 have been notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation to regulate the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. These Rules provide that no person shall operate an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle without registering it on the Digital Sky platform and obtaining a unique identification number, unless exempted under these Rules. These Rules also prohibit carriage of any  arms,  ammunition,  dangerous  goods  etc.  in  the  Unmanned  Aerial Vehicles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Violence Against Journalists
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1578 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2023

## VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALISTS

## 1578. SHRI T.R. BAALU:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the incidents of brutal attacks and violence against journalists  and  media  workers  have  been  increasing  in  the  country  during  the  last  five years and the current year;
- (b) if so, the total number of such cases reported, journalists killed and total number of culprits punished during the said period; and
- (c) the details of welfare measures extended by the Government for the welfare of journalists and media workers including compensation given to the families of media workers killed while on duty?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) & (b) 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule of 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. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) does not maintain data separately  for Journalists/ media personnel.

Central  Government  attaches  highest  importance  to the  safety  and  security  of  all citizens  of  the  country  including  journalists.  The  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  have  issued advisories to States and UTs, from time to time, to maintain law and order and ensure that any person who takes law into his/her own hand is punished as per law.

(c)  This  Ministry  also  implements  Journalist  Welfare  Scheme  to  provide financial assistance  to  journalists  or  their  families  under  extreme  hardship  on  account  of  death, permanent disability, treatment for major ailments and accidents causing serious  injuries necessitating hospitalization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Agricultural College under CPCRI, Kasaragod
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1577

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  December, 2023

## Agricultural College under CPCRI, Kasaragod

## 1577. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

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

- (a) whether Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research) is a large and old research institute run by the Union Government;
- (b)  whether  it  is  possible  to  start  an  Agricultural  College  under  CPCRI  as  an Agricultural Based Center;
- (c) if so, the action taken to start an agricultural college in CPCRI Kasaragod;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether any proposal have been received from the State Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री (SHRI ARJUN MUNDA)

- (a) Yes, Sir.  ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI) is an institute run by the Central Government which was established in 1916 as Central Coconut Research Station under the Presidency of Madras, and was later taken over by  the  Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR).  ICAR-CPCRI  focuses  on research in coconut, arecanut, cocoa and palmyrah. The headquarters of the institute is  situated at Kasaragod, Kerala and the two regional stations are at Kayamkulam (Kerala) and Vittal (Karnataka). There are three research centres under the Institute viz., Mohitnagar (West Bengal), Kahikuchi (Assam) and Kidu (Karnataka).
- (b) There  is  no  provision  in  the  mandate  of  the  institute  to  start  an  agricultural college.
- (c) & (d): Does not arise.
- (e) No such proposal from the State Government  has been  received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1576 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Surrogate Advertisement
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1576 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/12/2023

## SURROGATE ADVERTISEMENT

## 1576.  SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken cognizance of the fact that companies manufacturing sin products like tobacco and alcohol are showing surrogate advertisement by posing these as 'brand extensions' which are permissible under the law;
- (b) if so, the details of steps taken in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Ministry  taken  note  of  any  surrogate  advertisements  displayed  during screening of matches of Cricket World Cup 2023; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Ministry?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING;  AND  MINISTER  OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) to  (d):    Advertisements  telecast  on  private satellite  TV  channels  are required  to adhere  to  the  Advertising  Code  laid  down  under    the  Cable  Television  Networks (Regulation)  Act,  1995  and  the  Rules  framed  thereunder.  The  said  Code  inter-alia provides  that  no  advertisement  shall  be  permitted  which  promotes  directly  or indirectly  production,  sale  or  consumption  of  cigarettes,  tobacco  products,  wine, alcohol, liquor or other intoxicants. A product that uses a brand name or logo, of such products may  be advertised on TV  subject to certain conditions, including certification of the advertisement by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The  Ministry  also  issues  advisories  to  all  private  satellite  TV  channels  from time to time for adherence to the Advertising Code. The Government has an institutional mechanism for taking action in cases of violation  of  the  Advertising  Code,  including  by  way  of  issuance  of  Advisories, Warnings, Apology Scroll orders, Off-Air orders, etc. The    Central  Consumer  Protection  Authority  (CCPA)  under  Ministry  of Consumer Affairs has issued 'Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements  for Misleading Advertisements, 2022' vide notification dated 09 th June, 2022 which inter-alia prescribe conditions to be adhered to  in  respect  of  advertisements  targeting  children,  advertisement  prohibited by law and due diligence required by endorsers of advertisements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Budget for Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Marketing
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pocha Brahmananda Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1571

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## BUDGET FOR INTEGRATED SCHEME ON AGRICULTURAL MARKETING

1571.  SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Integrated scheme on Agricultural Marketing had a Budget Estimate of Rs. 410 crores for the year 2021-22;
- (b) whether the Revised Estimate for the same period dropped to Rs. 264 crores and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the Annual Estimate for the same time frame was a mere Rs. 103 crores and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी (SHRI ARJUN MUNDA)

(a) to (c): Yes.    The  Budget  Estimate  (BE)  for  Integrated  Scheme  of  Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) Scheme for the financial year 2021-22 was Rs.410 crore. ISAM have four sub-schemes viz., Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI), Marketing Research & Information  Network  (MRIN),  National  Agriculture  Market  (e-NAM)  and  Strengthening  of Agmark Grading Facilities (SAGF). ISAM (Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) and National Agriculture  Market (e-NAM), major  stake  in ISAM)  is  a  demand  driven  scheme and due to COVID-19 Pandemic induced restrictions, demand from stakeholders was low, due to which the expenditure under ISAM  was  less, which affected the overall expenditure.The  actual expenditure  of  ISAM scheme for the  financial year  2021-22  was Rs.240.59  crores.  The  Revised  Estimate  (RE)  for  the  same  period  was  dropped  to Rs.264.20 crores.

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