Parliament Question: RKVY-RAFTAAR in Andhra Pradesh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 362 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22ND JULY, 2025 RKVY-RAFTAAR IN ANDHRA PRADESH

362. SHRI KESINENI SIVANATH:

SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:

DR. D. PURANDESWARI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण म(cid:287)ं ी

be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of components that are being implemented under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) including Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RAFTAAR) during the last three years;

(b) the number of beneficiaries, component-wise, State-wise and district-wise for the State of Andhra Pradesh;

(c) the amount of funds that have been allocated and utilized under the above scheme, component-wise, State-wise and district-wise for the State of Andhra Pradesh;

(d) whether additional allocation will be provided to States if funds provided under the components have been fully utilized, if so, the additional allocations that have been

provided, component-wise, State-wise and district-wise for the State of Andhra Pradesh; and

(e) the steps taken to mitigate risks of farmers with a focus on additional income generation activities under the scheme and whether any training initiatives were carried out under the scheme and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a): Under Prime Minister- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) components are Detailed Project Report (DPR); Per Drop More Crop (PDMC); Rainfed Area Development

(RAD); Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM) including Crop Residue Management (CRM); Soil Health and Fertility (SH&F); Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

(PKVY); Agro-Forestry and Crop Diversification Programme (CDP).(b): RKVY-RAFTAAR supports individuals as well as community and institutional assets.

Details of direct and indirect beneficiaries are not maintained centrally.

(c): PM -RKVY allocation and fund released to State of Andhra Pradesh from 2022-23 to 2024-25 is as under: (Rs in crore) Component 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Allocation Release Allocation Release Allocation Release RKVY DPR 183.20 45.79 86.33 86.33 86.33 80.54 PDMC 300.00 222.82 230.00 105.75 352.00* 337.85 SMAM 47.45 47.45 51.00 - 50.99 50.99 PKVY - - 19.40 9.70 28.00 28.00 SH&F - - 9.52 4.20 8.81 8.81 RAD 10.00 2.50 13.99 - 14.00 3.51 Agro - - 0.50 - 0.50 - Forestry CDP - - 3.45 - 3.45 - Total 540.65 318.56 414.19 205.98 544.08* 509.70 * Including additional allocation of Rs.102.00 crore under PDMC in 2024-25.

(d): Additional funds are allocated to the better performing states on the basis of utilization of funds and from the savings availability, if any, after mid-term review of the scheme. Additional allocations of Rs.57.46 crore (under PKVY) and Rs.102.00 crore (under PDMC) were made during financial year 2023-24 and 2024-25 respectively to the State of Andhra Pradesh.

(e): For mitigating the risk of farmers and additional income generation, farmers are supported through Integrated Farming System (IFS) under RAD. The beneficiaries are

provided Rs. 30,000/- and they are encouraged to adopt mixed cropping practices like horticulture, livestock, fishery, plantation, apiculture etc. to enhance productivity, minimize risk associated with climate variability and improve livelihoods of farmers.

As reported by the State of Andhra Pradesh, several training programs and capacity-building initiatives have been carried out under PDMC scheme to equip farmers

with the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt improved practices: i. Farmer Training Programs: - On best practices in micro irrigation, crop planning, fertigation, pest management and climate-resilient practices.

ii. Exposure Visits of farmers to successful model farms to encourage adoption of innovative farming techniques. iii. Skill Development Programs on topics (i.e. integrated nutrient management, organic farming, value addition and marketing strategies) conducted in collaboration in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Horticultural Universities, and other training institutes.

iv. Capacity Building of Extension Staffs: - Continuous training of field functionaries and APMIP technical staff to ensure effective on-ground implementation and farmer handholding. *****