Crop Diversification Programme

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked by Shri Raja Ram Singh sought information on the Government's awareness of water shortages in Bihar for cultivation, proposals for crop diversification assistance in drought-prone districts, details of crop diversification programmes, fund allocations for drought-prone districts, and procurement preparedness for Kharif crops. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Shri Raja Ram Singh (asked), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (answered)

What the government said

• Net Area Sown in Bihar during 2024-25: 54.12 lakh ha
• 35.50 lakh ha area under irrigation
• 12 drought-vulnerable districts identified by CRIDA
• Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) implemented in original Green Revolution States and extended to Bihar
• Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
• National Food and Nutrition Security Mission (NFNSM)
• National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO–Oilseeds)
• National Mission for Atmanirbharata in Pulses
• Rs.112.46 crore under MIDH
• Rs.180.114 crore under NFNSM
• Rs.18.59 crore under National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (Oilseed)
• Rs.16.25 crore under National Mission for Atmanirbharata in Pulses
• 1114.38 LMT rice, 657.92 LMT wheat, 2.67 LMT coarse grains procured in last two years
• 227.97 LMT pulse and oilseeds procured under Price Support Scheme since 2020-21

Points worth noting

• District-wise data and number of beneficiaries under agricultural schemes are not maintained centrally.
• The answer does not provide specific details on crop diversification programmes in drought-prone districts of Bihar beyond listing existing schemes.