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Lok Sabha Question No. 2670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Advance Price Forecast for Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2670

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## ADVANCE PRICE FORECAST FOR FARMERS

2670.     SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  include  more  agricultural  commodities  and increase the number of centres for dissemination of advance price forecast for the farmers;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  proposed  plan  and  budget  for  the  same  along  with  the  list  of proposed centres, region-wise;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the manner in which the Government is ensuring that the advance price forecast facility is available to the widest possible number of farmers;
- (d) the number of farmers who have asked for or have been provided this forecast related information during each year of the last two years and the details thereof separately, State-wise;
- (e) whether the Government has conducted any study to gauge the extent of utilisation of the information disseminated by the said centres and the impact of such information on farming practices; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof along with the outcome of the study?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a): There is no system for dissemination of advance price forecasts for farmers.
- (b) to (f): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Facilities provided for Disabled Persons in Prisons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Divyangjan) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) to (e) Since Prisons' is a State subject under List-II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of   India, the management and administration of the prisons falls exclusively in the domain of the State Governments and is governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 and the Prison Manual of the respective State Governments. Governments have the primary role, responsibility, authority to change the current prison laws, rules and regulations;

The Ministry does not compile any record regarding prisoners with disabilities.

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UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2669 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## Facilities provided for Disabled Persons in Prisons

2669. DR; HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT: DR J. JAYAVARDHAN: SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO: SHRI SATAV RAJEEV: SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the standard of care that is required by a disabled person during incarceration is very different from the standard of care that is required for a non-disabled person and if 80, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is any record of the percentage of physically disabled prisoners in the country including undertrials, if the details thereof; S0,
- (c) the details of special infrastructure facilities provided by jail authorities to ensure that a higher degree of care a8 required by the disabled is provided to them;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to take any   steps to  improve the facilities provided for the disabled in prisons; and
- (e) if s0, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2667 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Dairy Loans
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Kantilal Bhuria, K. C. VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2667 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## DAIRY LOANS

## 2667.   SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA: SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a)    whether the Government has fixed zero per cent interest rate on loans provided to farmers for agricultural purpose;
- (b)    whether the Government has noticed that interest rate on dairy loans is high compared to interest rate on agricultural loans;
- (c)   if so, whether the Government proposes to provide credit to farmers on zero per cent interest rate on dairy loans including purchasing of livestock through the nationalised banks which is a supplementary to agricultural sector; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has informed that interest rates on loans and advances have been deregulated by Reserve Bank of India. With effect from 1 st July  2010,  banks  are  required  to  adjust  their  loans  with  reference  to  their  Base  Rate. However, in the case of crop loans upto Rs. 3.00 lakh for which interest subvention is available, banks charge farmers the interest rate as stipulated by Government of India.
- (c) and (d) No Madam, However, the Department of Animals Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries is implementing Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). This is a credit linked scheme, wherein back ended capital subsidy at the rate of 25% for General category and 33.33% for SC/ST category is provided for various dairy related activities including purchasing of livestock subject to norms of the scheme. This helps in reducing the interest burden on the beneficiary.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2666 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: FDI in Retail Sector
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: PR. SENTHILNATHAN, P.R. SUNDARAM

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2666 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## FDI IN RETAIL SECTOR

2666.  SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN: SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

## Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to reconsider/review  its decision on allowing  FDI  in retail sector in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government to check, control and monitor the sale of foodgrains, cereals, edible oils etc., by the multinational companies in the country; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to protect the interests of the small farmers and vendors as well as the small scale traders?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) : No proposal is under consideration.
- (b) & (c) : There is no exclusive regulation to control and monitor retail trading including by the multinational and big corporate companies. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail has been allowed  in  a  calibrated  manner  to  protect  the  interest  of  domestic  retailers  specially  small traders/shopkeepers. Provisions of the respective State's Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act provide necessary safe guard to the farmers including small and marginal ones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2663 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Sale of Sugar
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SATYA PAL SINGH, K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2663 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016 SALE OF SUGAR

2663.

DR. SATYAPAL SINGH: SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the cane price payable and arrears have been calculated on the basis of Fair and Remunerative Price which is the minimum price fixed by the Centre to be paid to farmers and if so, the details there of indicating the total amount of sugarcane dues paid and pending as on date;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to adopt a differential pricing of sugar for bulk buyers and Public Distribution System (PDS) and if so, the details thereof indicating the percentage share of bulk buyers and PDS in total sale of sugar; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to encourage production of Gur/Jaggery inview of its health benefits in comparison to white sugar and to assist the sugarcane farmers and if so, the details thereof ?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): The cane price payable and arrears are calculated on the basis of FRP fixed  by  the  Central  Government  except  in  case  of  5  States  viz.  Punjab, Haryana,  Tamil  Nadu,  Uttar  Pradesh  and  Uttrakhand  where  cane  price payable and arrears are also calculated on the basis of State Advised Price (SAP) fixed by them. As on 28.07.2016, cane dues of Rs.53,091 crores have been paid and Rs.2942 crores and Rs.5696 crores are pending on FRP and SAP basis respectively.
- (b): No, Madam.
- (c): No, Madam .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Pharma Manufacturing Policy
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2661

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd  August, 2016

## Pharma Manufacturing Policy

2661. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  revamp  the  "Pharma Manufacturing Policy";
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  details  and  objectives  of  the  key  proposed  changes  along with the likely impact and future prospects?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS, MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): In view of reply to reply to (a) above, does not arise.
- (c):  As  per  the  existing  Industries  Development  Regulation  Act,  1951, industrial liscense is not required for manufacture of drugs except in case of restricted location.
- (d): In view of reply to (a) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2658 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Sale of Wheat under OMSS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2658 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## SALE OF WHEAT UNDER OMSS

2658. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  reduced  the  quantum  of  wheat  to  be sold  under  the  Open  Market  Sale  Scheme  (OMSS)  during  2016-17  as compared to previous year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has decided to further extend 25% import duty on wheat to curb inward shipments; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof indicating the quantum of wheat imported by private traders from Australia and France during the last one year and the current year?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  During  2015-16,  111  Lakh  Metric  Ton  wheat  was allocated  for  sale  under  OMSS(D).  In  the  year  2016-17,  a  target  of  65-75 lakh MT has been set.

The details of sale of wheat under OMSS(D) during the years 2015-16 and 2016-17 are as under :

| Year                       |   Quantity of wheat sold (In LMT) |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 2015-16                    |                             70.77 |
| 2016-17( upto 29.07. 2016) |                              9.92 |

(c) &(d): Yes, Madam. The Government has decided to extend import duty of  25%  on  wheat  to  protect  the  interests  of  Indian  farmers  by  curbing inflow of imported wheat to the country. The quantities of wheat imported by private traders from Australia and France during the last one year and the current year are as under :-

## ( Quantity in tons)

|           | *Quantity of wheat imported during the year   | *Quantity of wheat imported during the year   |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Country   | 2015-16                                       | 2016-17 (April to May)                        |
| Australia | 462602                                        | NIL                                           |
| France    | 52500                                         | NIL                                           |

*provisional  figures  provided  by  the  Directorate  General  of  Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCIS).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2657 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Train for Ferrying Farm Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2657

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## TRAIN FOR FERRYING FARM PRODUCE

2657.     DR. K. KAMARAJ:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  started  a  special  train  to  ferry  farm  produce  in  coordination with the Railways for the benefit of farmers keeping in view the post-harvest losses;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives thereof;
- (c) the extent to which the said train is likely to reduce the post-harvest losses;
- (d) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  only  one  such  train  has  been  started  between  Western  and Northern India; and
- (e) if so, the time by which such trains between Southern and Northern India are likely to be introduced by the Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (c): National Horticulture Board (NHB), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), Ministry of Railways jointly started a containerized 'Horticulture Train' with specialized designed insulated and  ventilated containers for transport of banana from Bhusawal to New Azadpur (New Delhi) on pilot basis.  In 2012-13 and 2013-14, Horticulture Train was commissioned for transport of banana from Raver to New Azadpur (New Delhi).

The main objective of the 'Horticulture Train' was to provide technology solution for safe and speedy long distance bulk transport of fresh fruits & vegetables, reduction in post-harvest losses  and  linking  of  production  clusters  with  markets  situated  in  long  distance  consumption centre within assured transit time.

- (d) & (e):      Only one train was started between Raver to New Azadpur (New Delhi). The train service has been discontinued during current year. The Government is studying the feasibility for  long  distance  bulk  movement of horticulture  produce.  However, Railways are meeting the demand for transportation of farm produce as and when such demands are being placed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Release of Subsidy to FCI
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2655

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## RELEASE OF SUBSIDY TO FCI

2655. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Food Corporation of India (FCI) was forced to avail short term loans during the last three years due to delay in release of subsidy fund;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for  the  delay  in  release  of  the funds; and
- (c) the corrective steps proposed in this regard?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to  (b):  No  Madam.  There  is  no  delay  in  release  of  Food  Subsidy  to  Food Corporation  of  India  (FCI)  and  fund  allocated  in  the  budget  for  Food  Subsidy  is released  on  time  as  per  monthly/quarterly  expenditure  plan.  However,  even though Government has substantially increased the budgetary allocation for food subsidy in recent years but owing to other pressing financial commitments it has not been possible for Government to allocate funds for food subsidy in the budget as per projected requirements of FCI. In order to meet the shortfall, FCI has been availing short term loans (STL) to ensure smooth procurement operations.  The details  of  short  term  loans  (STL)  availed  by  FCI  during  the  last  three  years including current year are given below:-

(Rs. in crore)

|   Sl. | Financial year            | STL raised   | Outstanding STL as on 31 st March of the Financial Year   |
|-------|---------------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|     1 | 2013-14                   | 35,150       | 16,250                                                    |
|     2 | 2014-15                   | 59,415       | 28,805                                                    |
|     3 | 2015-16                   | 70,820       | 26,375                                                    |
|     4 | 2016-17 (upto 25.07.2016) | 24,975       | 1,770                                                     |

(c):    In  addition  to  increase  in  the  budgetary  allocation  for  food  subsidy, Government  has  also  time-to-time  taken  various  other  steps  to  ensure  that sufficient  fund  is  available  with  FCI  for  undertaking  procurement  operations. Some of these steps are sanction of Cash Credit Limit (CCL), sanction of Ways and Means Advance (WMA) and extending Government Guarantee to FCI for issue of  bonds  for  mobilizing  funds  so  that  food  procurement  operations  are  not adversely affected.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2654 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Milk Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2654 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## MILK PRODUCTION

## 2654. SHRI SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA:

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

- (a) whether there is any agency for making proper arrangements in respect of milk production as per the demand and supply like other agricultural produce such as wheat, chana, paddy, pulses etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to award incentives for promoting export of milk produce such as Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) and butter;
- (d) whether milk producers are getting competitive price for their milk;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)   if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDHARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a)& (b)  There  is  no  agency  for  making  proper  arrangements  in  respect  of  milk  production  as  per  the demand  and  supply  like  other  agricultural  produce  such  as  wheat,  chana,  paddy,  pulses  etc. However,  the  private  dairies,  cooperatives  and  producer  companies  procure  milk  from  the farmer as per market demand.
- (c) Under Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) the new scheme known as Merchandise Exports from India (MEIS)  has  been  launched  by  merging  all  the  earlier  export  incentive  schemes.  Under  MEIS, exports of butter (0405 1000), melted butter (ghee) (0405 9020), processed cheese (0406 3000) and other cheese (0406 9000) are eligible for a 2% incentive as duty credit scrip for country group with code A& B.
- (d)  to(f)  This  Department  does  not  control  price  of  milk.  As  per  M/o  Commerce  &  Industry,  the wholesale price index (WPI)(Base 2004-05) of milk has increased from 249.9 in June, 2015 to 258 in June, 2016. In cooperative sector, the procurement price of milk (6% fat and 9% SNF) from farmers has increased from Rs 32.27/litre in June, 2015 to Rs 32.95/litres in June,2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Dairy Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FAMERS WELFARE

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2652 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## DAIRY PRODUCTION

## 2652. SHRI  R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

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

- (a) whether dairy production and reproductive efficiency in cross-bred cows is being hit in the country due to climate change;
- (b) if so, the details of the facts reported therein, State-wise;
- (c) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the details of the Gokul Grams set up across the country to increase the production of milk?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FAMERS WELFARE (SHRI  SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) & (b) As  informed  by  ICAR  the  crossbred  or  pure  exotic  Holstein  Friesian  or  Jersey animals are susceptible to the climate stress conditions which may reduce their milk yield to some extent. The present research knowledge on the effect of climatic stress on milk production is limited which did not demonstrate any alarming reduction in milk production due to changes in climatic conditions.
- (c)  &  (d)  In  order  to  complement  and  supplement  the  efforts  made  by  the  States  for  promoting indigenous  breeds  Government  of  India  has  initiated  'Rashtriya  Goukul  Mission',  as  a  part  of National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development with the aim to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds in a focused and scientific manner. Funds have been approved for establishment of Gokul grams in the State of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.

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