12 Bihar districts identified as drought-vulnerable by ICAR-CRIDA

The question asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare about water shortages in Bihar, crop diversification assistance for drought-prone districts, and Kharif crop procurement preparedness. The government responded with details on identified drought-vulnerable districts, ongoing schemes, and procurement mechanisms.

Asked by Shri Raja Ram Singh; Answered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan).

• 12 districts in Bihar identified as drought-vulnerable by ICAR-CRIDA (including Patna, Nalanda, and Sheohar).
• Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) is implemented in Bihar to diversify tobacco-growing areas.
• Central assistance of Rs.112.46 crore provided under MIDH, Rs.180.114 crore under NFNSM, Rs.18.59 crore under NMEO-Oilseeds, and Rs.16.25 crore under National Mission for Atmanirbharata in Pulses over the last five years.
• Procurement is handled by FCI in coordination with State Governments based on state-submitted plans.
• 227.97 LMT of pulses and oilseeds procured at MSP under the Price Support Scheme since 2020-21.

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