Lok Sabha Question No. 2571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Kuttanadu Package
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2571

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## KUTTANADU PACKAGE

2571.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the implementation of Kuttanadu Package in Kerala has been completed;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  total  amount  of  money  spent  by  the  Government  so  far  for  Kuttanadu  Package, along with the components of the package;
- (d) whether  the  State  Government  of  Kerala  has  requested  to  extend  the  time  for  the Kuttanadu Package and enhance the allocation; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a) to (e): The  Government  had  granted  'in-principle'  approval  in  July,  2008  for  providing financial support amounting to Rs.1840.75 crore for implementing various programmes/interventions suggested by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation for development  of  Kuttanad  Wetland  Eco-system.    The  programme/interventions  were  to  be implemented  by  the  concerned  Ministries/  Departments  within  their  existing  schemes.    The detailed  projects  reports  have  been  prepared  for  the  activities  recommended  by  the  M.  S. Swaminathan Research Foundation.   As on August, 2015, out of Rs.1268.13 crore sanctioned for implementation of various programmes and activities,  Rs.606.08 crore and Rs.569.22 crore have been released and utilized respectively.

A request of Government of Kerala was received for extension of implementation period. Implementation  of  Kuttanad  package  ended  in  July,  2012.    However,  Government  has  not extended the period but has advised the State Government to implement the approved activities of  Kuttanad  package  under  various    on-going  schemes/  programmes  of  Government  like Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  National  Food  Security  Mission  (NFSM),    Mission  for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) etc.

Details of amount spent/utilized are annexed.

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2571 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015 BY SHRI KODIKKUNNIL SURESH REGARDING 'KUTTANAD PACKAGE'.

- (c): As on August, 2015, an amount of Rs.569.22 crore have been utilized.  The details are as under: (Amount in Crore)

| Task   | Details of Tasks                                                                                                                               | Amount utilized   |
|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| A      | Tasks pertaining to Irrigation Department                                                                                                      |                   |
| 1      | Modernization of TMB                                                                                                                           | 45.88             |
| 2      | Improving the efficiency of the TSW and leading channel                                                                                        | 0.54              |
| 3      | Construction of AC canal                                                                                                                       | 0.12              |
| 4      | Supporting research study by a consortium of competent organizations on TMB operation and Kayal ecology                                        | 0.21              |
| 5      | Restoration of KWS, Onattukara and Thuravoor-Pattanakkadu rivers, canals, drains and water bodies                                              | 12.04             |
| 6      | Construction/strenthening of outer bunds                                                                                                       | 167.37            |
| 7      | Provide infrastructure support to paddy cultivation                                                                                            | 0.42              |
|        | Sub Total                                                                                                                                      | 226.58            |
| B      | Tasks pertaining to Agriculture Department                                                                                                     |                   |
| 1      | Proposal for Agriculture Mechanization (Purchase of Pump-sets and agro-machinery for use by farmers of Kuttanad)                               | 53.95             |
| 2      | First paddy cultivation in Onattukara                                                                                                          | 4.10              |
| 3      | First paddy cultivation in Onattukara under FSP scheme                                                                                         | 1.65              |
| 4      | Promotion of Sesamum cultivation in Onattukara region                                                                                          | 0.20              |
| 5      | Promotion of Sesamum cultivation in Onattukara region under FSP scheme                                                                         | 0.26              |
| 6      | Project Proposal for Production &Distribution of quality seeds                                                                                 | 4.52              |
| 7      | Support to Research Stations for soil test based fertilizer application                                                                        | 0.20              |
| 8      | Distribution of Soil Health Cards to Farmers in Kuttanad                                                                                       | 0.06              |
| 9      | Pest forecasting and early warning service                                                                                                     | 0.16              |
| 10     | Project on CAP Storage structures in Kuttanad                                                                                                  | 1.09              |
| 11     | Training youths in skilled agricultural jobs                                                                                                   | 0.23              |
| 12     | Proposal for establishing and supporting agriculture clinics in Kuttanad                                                                       | 1.11              |
| 13     | Production bonus enhancement in Purakkad kari                                                                                                  | 0.20              |
| 14     | Project for integrated management of coconut holdings and enhancement of productivity in Kuttanad region submitted to Coconut Development Boar | 11.88             |
| 15     | Project for revamping of dewatering system for flood control & agriculture development of R Block Kayal                                        | 1.50              |
|        | Sub Total                                                                                                                                      | 81.11             |
| C      | Tasks pertaining to State Horticulture Mission                                                                                                 |                   |
| 1      | On farm income enhancement from Garden Land of Kuttanad with Horticulture                                                                      | 6.49              |
| 2      | Value addition in cluster based market linked activities in Horticultural Sector of Kuttanad                                                   | 2.84              |
|        | Sub Total                                                                                                                                      | 9.33              |

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| D   | Tasks pertaining to Kerala Agriculture University                                                                                 |        |
|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 1   | Promotion location-specific research for encouraging profitability from rice farming and enhancing livelihood security of farmers | 3.91   |
| 2   | Strengthening of Regional Agriculture Research Station, Kayamkulam                                                                | 1.19   |
| 3   | Promotion semisolid sugarcane jaggery in upper Kuttanad region                                                                    | 0.39   |
| 4   | Productivity enhancement by energy efficient biodiversity based farming models in Kuttanad                                        | 3.29   |
| 5   | Environmental surveillance centre for wetland farming system in Kuttanad                                                          | 2.45   |
| 6   | Establishment of Centre for Farm Machinery Research, Development and Training                                                     | 2.44   |
| 7   | R&D for eradication &utilization of water hyacinth                                                                                | 2.58   |
|     | Sub Total                                                                                                                         | 16.25  |
| E   | Tasks pertaining to Animal Husbandry Department                                                                                   |        |
| 1   | The capacity of Duck Hatchery at Niranam                                                                                          | 0.18   |
| 2   | Providing insurance cover to ducks-subsidy on premium                                                                             | 0.05   |
| 3   | Induction of High Yielding Animals 2000 nos.                                                                                      | 3.00   |
| 4   | Project from Female calf rearing 1000 nos.                                                                                        | 0.73   |
|     | Sub Total                                                                                                                         | 3.96   |
| F   | Tasks pertaining to Kerala Livestock Development Board                                                                            |        |
| 1   | Project for Artificial Insemination                                                                                               | 1.27   |
| 2   | Project for estrous synchronization                                                                                               | 0.22   |
| 3   | Introduction of Goat units in Kuttanad                                                                                            | 1.47   |
|     | Sub Total                                                                                                                         | 2.96   |
| G   | Tasks relating to Fisheries Department&ADAK&MATSYAFED                                                                             |        |
| 1   | Paddy fish integration for economic and ecological security and farmers' training                                                 | 0.81   |
| 2   | Cluster based Cage Culture                                                                                                        | 0.40   |
| 3   | Ranching, involving large-scale hatchery-reared production of post-larvae                                                         | 0.20   |
| 4   | Fish hatcheries for raising adequate quality fingerlings                                                                          | 0.15   |
| 5   | Fresh water prawn and karimeen urgent conservation measures                                                                       | 0.25   |
| 6   | Group based enterprise on ornamental fish culture                                                                                 | 0.12   |
| 7   | Cold storage facility for the fishing communities                                                                                 | 0.23   |
| 8   | Training and capacity building of fishermen and fingerlings production, improving sanitation and hygiene in processing units      | 0.20   |
|     | Sub Total                                                                                                                         | 2.36   |
| H   | Tasks relating to Environment - Forest Department, FIRMA                                                                          |        |
| 1   | Project to augment the Pathiramanal mangrove forests                                                                              | 0.27   |
| 2   | Eradication &utilization of water hyacinth                                                                                        | 14.31  |
|     | Sub Total                                                                                                                         | 14.58  |
| I   | Tasks relating to Tourism Department                                                                                              |        |
| 1   | Upgradation of Tourist facilitation centre &promotion of farm tourism                                                             | 0.12   |
|     | Sub Total                                                                                                                         | 0.12   |
| J   | 13th Finance Commission                                                                                                           |        |
| 1   | Proposal for improving the ecosystem Kuttanad as Special Agriculture Zone                                                         | 211.97 |
|     | Sub Total                                                                                                                         | 211.97 |
|     | Grand Total                                                                                                                       | 569.22 |

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