Expansion of Agro-Based Industries

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked about steps to expand agro-based industries in villages, the percentage of population dependent on agriculture, and farmers' economic conditions. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Shri Kaushalendra Kumar (asked), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (answered)

What the government said

• Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) sanctioned 2,05,960 projects with ₹92,570.63 crore loans and ₹1,60,023.34 crore investment
• 10,000 FPOs registered with 6.50 million farmer shareholders
• Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture established 1,009 nurseries, 1.65 lakh post-harvest units, 22,226 market infrastructure units, 1,949 cold storages
• National Mission on Edible Oils established 400 oil mills in 2025-26
• National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm increased processing capacity from 595 TPH to 918.5 TPH (54% increase)
• Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses aims to establish 1,000 pulse processing units
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana sanctioned 1,735 projects with ₹33,163.34 crore total cost
• Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund approved 591 projects with ₹23,693.87 crore total cost
• Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund approved 18 projects with ₹527.13 crore total cost
• Coir exports increased from ₹1,630.33 crore (2014-15) to ₹5,257.33 crore (2025-26)
• Average monthly income per agricultural household increased from ₹6,426 (2012-13) to ₹10,218 (2018-19)

Points worth noting

• 43% of workforce engaged in agriculture and agri-related work (2025 PLFS)
• Average monthly income per agricultural household increased from ₹6,426 to ₹10,218 between 2012-13 and 2018-19
• NSSO survey shows rural MPCE increased from ₹1,430 (2011-12) to ₹4,122 (2023-24)