The State Government has decided to formulate a mechanism to ensure effective implementation of the various projects under the Rashtriya Krushi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
The Government has asked the implementing agencies to strengthen their monitoring system for this purpose. Out of a total of Rs 365 crore received by the State Government from the Centre under the RKVY during 2012-13, a sum of Rs 300 crore has been utilised.
The funds were utilised under several schemes, including Green Revolution in Eastern India, Initiatives for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion (INSIMP), special programme for Oil Palm Area Expansion (OPAE), Vegetable Initiatives for Urban Clusters, National Mission for Protein Supplements, dairy development, fisheries, goatery and other activities.
According to available data, under the RKVY the State Government had received Rs 904.89 crore during the 11th Plan period with yearly breakups of Rs 36.60 crore in 2007-08, Rs 115.44 crore in 2008-09, Rs 121.49 crore in 2009-10, Rs 274.40 crore in 2010-11 and Rs 356.96 crore in 2011-12. The utilisation during the 11th Plan period has been Rs 895.68 crore.