Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

CS (AGR)-5 Promotion and strengthening of agricultural mechanization through
training, testing and demonstration
Outlay – Rs. 100.00 lac
2.1.72 The main objectives of the scheme are design and fabrication of crop specific
machines and equipment, matching implement/machines to improve efficiency and saving
fuel, field demonstrations of these machines, dissemination of information to the farmers.
The scheme is having the following components-
(1) Demonstration of newly developed agricultural equipment.
(2) Outsourcing of training through identified institutions.
2.1.73 An outlay of Rs. 500.00 lac is provided for the 11 th Five Year Plan. An
expenditure of Rs. 29.58 lac, Rs.3.72 lac and Rs. 8.16 lac was incurred during 2007-08,
2008-09 and 2009-10 respectively. An outlay of Rs. 100.00 lac is provided for the Annual
Plan 2011-12.
CS (AGR)-6 AGRISNET Project
Outlay – NIL
2.1.74 Under ‘AGRISNET’, a programme of information technology is proposed to be
implemented in Agriculture Department. An outlay of Rs. 500.00 lac is provided for the 11 th
Five Year Plan. The funds have been provided directly to the implementing agency. Hence,
no outlay is provided for the Annual Plan 2011-12.
CS (AGR)-11 Development and strengthening of seed infrastructure for production and
distribution of quality seeds- implementation of Seed Village Scheme
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Outlay – NIL
2.1.75 The objectives of the scheme are seed multiplication through progressive
farmers, replacement of old variety with a fresh lot of quality seed, ensuring adequate seed
supply and increase in productivity of different crops.
2.1.76 An outlay of Rs. 500.00 lac for the 11 th Five Year Plan is provided for
implementing this scheme. An expenditure of Rs. 29.75 lac was incurred during 2007-08.
Govt. of India releases funds directly to PUNSEED. Hence, no outlay is provided for the
Annual Plan 2011-12.