Lok Sabha Question No. 5289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Agricultural Development
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5289

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH  MARCH, 2026

## AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

5289. SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI:

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

- (a) the details of budget allocation and actual expenditure by the Ministry for agricultural development and farmers' welfare in the State of Odisha during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the funds allocated for the agricultural research, innovation and extension activities in Odisha through institutions such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and other allied bodies;
- (c) the steps taken to promote climate-resilient agriculture and improve crop productivity in the State;
- (d)  the  total  number  and  value  of  projects  sanctioned  in  Odisha  under  the  Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, including sector-wise  distribution across  warehousing, cold storage and primary processing and whether disbursement of sanctioned loans is proceeding as per schedule; and
- (e) the measurable outcomes of these initiatives, particularly with regard to post-harvest loss indicators?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR)

- (a): The details of budget allocated and released by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in the State of Odisha during the last three year and the current year is attached as Annexure I .
- (b) & (c): The Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR)  has  set  up  33  Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Odisha for promotion of new technologies of agriculture and allied sectors through technology assessment, demonstration and capacity development among the farmers. An amount of Rs. 19776.21 lakh was allocated to and utilized by the KVKs of Odisha during last three years and the current year. Further, 09 KVKs of the state are implementing National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project to promote climate-resilient agriculture. These KVKs conducted 4859 frontline demonstrations on climate resilient technologies for their promotion. Besides, 134 capacity building programmes and 259 extension activities were taken up for the benefit of 2854 and 7856 farmers, respectively for brining awareness on climate resilient technologies and to enhance climate literacy.

The  Government  has  undertaken  several  initiatives  to  promote  climate-resilient agriculture and improve crop productivity in the State. These include promotion of climateresilient  and  high-yielding  crop  varieties,  crop  diversification  with  emphasis  on  millets, efficient water management under Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), soil health management, natural farming practices, and strengthening of digital and extension services to provide timely advisories to farmers. Government  is also implementing the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses aimed at self-sufficiency in pulses by strengthening domestic production  and  reducing  dependence  on  imports  while  ensuring  nutritional  security. Government is also implementing National Mission on Edible Oil- Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) to achieve increase  in  production  and  productivity  by  training  farmers,  distribution  of  free seeds  along  with  demonstrations  with  new  varieties  and  technologies  to  improve productivity.

Location specific promising climate resilient technologies identified, developed and demonstrated to farmers to address the important climatic vulnerabilities experienced such as droughts, floods, cyclone, heat wave, cold wave, hailstorms and frost. Location specific soil and moisture conservation practices, green manuring, zero tillage, efficient irrigation methods are developed and demonstrated to alleviate moisture  stress during  the  crop growth period, minimize the impact of mid-season drought, enhance cropping intensity, crop yields and returns. Demonstration on agronomic practices such as timely planting, community nurseries for delayed monsoon, water saving paddy cultivation methods such as dry seeded rice and alternate wetting  and drying, green manuring,  advancement of planting  dates  of  rabi  crops  in  areas  with  terminal  heat  stress,  frost  management  in horticulture, etc. were undertaken to minimize the impact of variable climatic situations. These adaptation efforts have been underway in 151 highly vulnerable districts through NICRA  in  country  including  Odisha  (Keonjhar,  Bhadrak,  Kendrapara,  Jagatsingpur, Dhenkanal, Puri, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Bolangir). So far, 25501 capacity building programs were conducted benefitting 7.57 lakh farmers and other stakeholders across the country for adaptation and mitigation of climate resilient agriculture.

(d) The disbursement of funds are undertaken in phases linked to project milestones and is proceeding in accordance with the AIF guidelines and timelines. In Odisha, as on 11.03.2026, for 5227 projects , ₹2487.16 crores have been sanctioned under AIF. As per the impact assessment study conducted by IIM Ahmedabad, AIF has led to measurable improvements in reduction of post-harvest losses to an average of 5 to 15%, driven by improved storage, processing, and mechanisation systems that enhance efficiency and reduce spoilage across commodities. The detailed sector wise details distribution across warehousing, cold storage and primary processing is at Annexure II.

- (e) The initiatives undertaken by the Government have led to measurable improvements in post-harvest management. Creation of scientific storage infrastructure, cold chain facilities, and primary processing units under schemes such as the Agriculture Infrastructure  Fund  has  enhanced  the  shelf  life  of  agricultural  produce  and  minimized wastage.  Improved logistics, grading, and value addition have also contributed to better price realization for farmers. Further, digital monitoring and capacity-building efforts have strengthened supply chain efficiency, ensuring timely movement of produce from farm to market.

As  per  the  third-party  Impact  Assessment  conducted  by  the  Indian  Institute  of Management, Ahmadabad, AIF supported units indicate that the aggregate employment generation potential stands at approximately 13.2 lakh direct and 6.2 lakh indirect jobs. The key outcomes of study are as below:

-  Post-Harvest Loss Reduction :  AIF interventions have resulted in an average 5 to 15% reduction in post-harvest losses, driven by improved storage, processing, and mechanisation  systems  that  enhance  efficiency  and  reduce  spoilage  across commodities.
-  Market  Access :  Improved  logistics  and  aggregation  infrastructure  enhanced throughout by 10 to 25% and enabled access to new markets. Over all, about 38% beneficiaries reported better integration in end to end value chains. On an average, about 56% of beneficiaries reported improved competitiveness due to better quality assurance and market integration.
-  Value Realisation : 63 % AIF beneficiaries achieved better prices through improved storage,  grading,  packaging,  and  ability  to  defer  sale.  Reported  income  gains ranged from 11 to 25 %, with highest improvements in cold-chain, composite, and processing.

## Annexure I

## Scheme wise Allocation, Release from 2022-23 to 2025-26 in respect of state of Odisha

|        |                                                           |         |         |         |         |         |         | (Rs. in Crores)   | (Rs. in Crores)   |
|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|-------------------|-------------------|
| S. No. | Name of Mission/Scheme                                    | 2022-23 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2024-25 | 2025-26           | 2025-26           |
| A      | Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojna                               | Alloc   | Rel     | Alloc   | Rel     | Alloc   | Rel     | Alloc             | Rel               |
| 1      | Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- DPR                         | 90.06   | 19.61   | 55.91   | 46.76   | 55.91   | 45.61   | 92.07             | 82.87             |
| 2      | Submission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)           | 60.00   | 0.00    | 33.00   | 33.00   | 49.50   | 70.87   | 93.36             | 86.85             |
| 3      | Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)                                 | 65.00   | 16.25   | 70.00   | 118.51  | 76.00   | 18.26   | 54.21             | 48.78             |
| 4      | Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F)                            | 8.26    | 0.00    | 6.68    | 6.68    | 6.18    | 6.03    | 11.25             | 10.19             |
| 5      | Rain fed Area Development (RAD)                           | 15.00   | 3.75    | 15.41   | 7.70    | 16.00   | 8.92    | 9.83              | 8.92              |
| 6      | Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY)                    | 7.41    | 3.71    | 10.00   | 7.91    | 7.47    | 6.07    | 8.36              | 4.18              |
| 7      | Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF)*                       |         |         | 2.00    | 1.49    | 5.00    | 2.50    | 9.00              | 8.50              |
|        | Total RKVY                                                | 245.73  | 43.32   | 193.00  | 222.05  | 216.06  | 158.26  | 278.08            | 250.29            |
| B      | Krishionnati Yojana                                       |         |         |         |         |         |         |                   |                   |
| 1      | National Food Security Mission (NFSM)                     | 52.95   | 13.24   | 57.57   | 28.79   | 99.94   | 79.96   | 76.70             | 38.35             |
| 2      | National Mission on Edible Oil - Oilpalm                  | 6.70    | 0.00    | 8.92    | 4.46    | 19.08   | 7.74    | 40.52             | 15.23             |
| 3      | National Mission on Edible Oil - Oilseeds                 | 15.04   | 6.36    | 18.75   | 9.38    | 30.87   | 16.02   | 27.90             | 19.42             |
| 4      | Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) | 41.00   | 20.50   | 55.13   | 33.68   | 45.00   | 15.30   | 48.00             | 24.00             |
| 5      | Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)               | 43.00   | 43.00   | 38.15   | 43.99   | 39.00   | 39.00   | 62.50             | 50.00             |
| 6      | Sub-Mission Seeds & Planting Material (SMSP)              | 7.00    | 0.00    | 4.75    | 0.32    | 5.00    | 4.21    | 2.31              | 2.31              |
| 7      | National Bamboo Mission (NBM)                             | 3.50    | 0.00    | 0.60    | 0.00    | 3.46    | 1.73    | 1.24              | 1.24              |
| 8      | Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)                         | 0.00    | 0.00    | 0.00    | 1.46    | 21.22   | 21.22   | 22.73             | 19.58             |
| 9      | Mission for Aatamanirbharta in Pulses                     |         |         |         |         |         |         | 33.57             | 20.00             |
| 10     | Total KY                                                  | 169.19  | 83.10   | 183.87  | 122.08  | 263.57  | 185.19  | 315.48            | 190.13            |
| C      | Total (RKVY+KY)                                           | 414.92  | 126.42  | 476.84  | 342.64  | 479.63  | 350.64  | 593.56            | 440.42            |

Note: * Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme was discontinued in

2022-23 and continue in 2023-24

## Annexure II

No. of Projects and amount   Sanctioned in Odisha under AIF since inception as on 11 th March 2026

| S.N.   | States                                                   |   No of Projects |   Sanction Amount (Cr) |
|--------|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------|
| 1      | Bio stimulant production units                           |                3 |                   2.8  |
| 2      | Cold Stores and Cold Chain                               |               40 |                  45.38 |
| 3      | Composite Projects                                       |                9 |                  92.9  |
| 4      | Custom Hiring Centre                                     |             2173 |                 541.35 |
| 5      | Farm/Harvest Automation                                  |             1481 |                 308.64 |
| 6      | Infrastructure for smart and precision agriculture       |               60 |                  21.95 |
| 7      | Integrated Primary and Secondary Processing Unit         |               12 |                  13.99 |
| 8      | Logistics Facility                                       |               65 |                   9.52 |
| 9      | Mushroom Farming                                         |               20 |                  23.93 |
| 10     | Organic inputs production                                |               11 |                  26.88 |
| 11     | Others                                                   |              271 |                 125.24 |
| 12     | Packaging units                                          |                2 |                   0.82 |
| 13     | PHM Activities                                           |                9 |                   4.81 |
| 14     | PM KUSUM Component A                                     |                4 |                  22.8  |
| 15     | PM-KUSUM Com-B and Com-C                                 |                8 |                   0.04 |
| 16     | Poly House/ Greenhouse                                   |               12 |                   5.95 |
| 17     | PPP projects promoted by State. or their agencies        |                3 |                   3.6  |
| 18     | Primary processing Center                                |              577 |                 813.12 |
| 19     | Ripening Chambers                                        |                5 |                   4.16 |
| 20     | Silos                                                    |                2 |                   0.75 |
| 21     | Sorting & Grading Unit                                   |               61 |                  37.84 |
| 22     | Supply chain infrastructure for export clusters of crops |                1 |                   0.03 |
| 23     | Warehouse                                                |              398 |                 380.65 |
|        | Total                                                    |             5227 |                2487.16 |

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