Crop
Diversification Programme (CDP), a sub scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna
(RKVY), is being implemented in the Original Green Revolution States of Punjab,
Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh from 2013-14 to diversify area from water
guzzling crop like paddy to alternate crops like maize, pulses, oilseeds,
cotton & agro-forestry plantation. It has been continued in 2014-15.
Under CDP,
assistance is provided to the States for conducting cluster demonstrations on
alternate crops, promotion of water saving technologies, distribution of farm
machinery, setting up of value addition facilities, awareness through trainings
etc.
The State of Punjab has fully utilized
the funds released during 2013-14. However, utilization certificate for the
full amount released in 2013-14 has not been received from the States of
Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The allocation, release and expenditure during
2013-14 & allocation and release during 2014-15 under CDP is as below:
Rs. In Crores
|
|
2013-14
|
2014-15
|
|
State
|
Allocation
|
Release
|
Expenditure
|
Allocation
|
Release*
|
|
Punjab
|
249.50
|
112.25
|
112.25
|
250.00
|
125.00
|
|
Haryana
|
110.50
|
49.25
|
43.11
|
124.00
|
58.10
|
|
UP
|
138.50
|
62.75
|
0.00
|
75.00
|
37.50
|
* as on 09.12.2014
The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation reviews implementation of the
scheme from time to time.
This information
was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Mohanbhai Kundaria in
the Rajya Sabha today.
GG:
SB:CP: scheme (rajya) 12.12.2014