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Lok Sabha Question No. 57 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Price Fixation by NPPA
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. *57

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 th  February, 2018

## Price Fixation by NPPA

## *57. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)  is  making inordinate delay in fixing the prices of new drugs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of the measures taken/being taken by the Government to expedite the pricing of new drugs to ensure adequate supply of drugs in the market?

## ANSWER

MINISTER   IN   THE   MINISTRY   OF   CHEMICALS   &   FERTILIZERS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)

- (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## Statement referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. *57 for answer on 06/02/2018 regarding Price Fixation by NPPA.

(a) & (b): No Madam, there is no such inordinate delay in fixing the prices of new drugs. Out of 664 applications received till 31 st December 2017, notifications for fixing the retail prices of 598 applications for new drugs have already been issued. Under the provisions of Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013), all drug manufacturers are under obligation to issue a price list to distributors, State Drug Controllers and the Government. The new drug applications of only  those  manufacturers/marketers  were temporarily put on hold by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), who had either not submitted the complete information for Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management  System  (IPDMS)  or  had  prima  facie  launched  new  drugs  without  prior price  approvals.  Other  cases  have  been  pending  because  of  non-submission  of necessary data by the industry.

(c): The Government regularly monitors the number of manufacturers in the market for various formulations and that there is sufficient flow of medicines in the market. The Government  also  checks  whether  such  manufacturers  continue  the  production  of concerned scheduled formulations. The Government has issued instructions to NPPA that  new  drug  approvals  need  not  be  linked  to  IPDMS  compliance  or  any  such other conditionalities  which  are  strictly  not  ordained  according  to  the  DPCO,  2013  and directed NPPA to revisit all pending applications of pharma companies including those for new drugs expeditiously. NPPA has also been directed to take a decision within 30 days from the receipt of the 'New Drug' application and within 7 days if drug of similar composition has been approved earlier or the manufacturer is offering lower price than decided for similar drug earlier.  Also,  in  cases  where  drug  of  higher  strength  if being offered at the ceiling price of drug of lower strength, then the approval may be given within 7 days. In case of negative decision, a reasoned order should be given.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 53 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Construction of Multi-storeyed Buildings
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI, SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION No. 53

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-STOREYED BUILDINGS

- No. *53     SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI: SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has  made  changes  in the policy for construction of multi-storeyed buildings in Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the minimum and maximum limit of land provided for multistoreyed buildings in Delhi;
- (d) whether there is any provision for any relaxation in construction of multistoreyed projects in Lal Dora regions of the villages; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. 53 FOR 06.02.2018  REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-STOREYED BUILDINGS

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- (a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  Vide notification dated 04.03.2014, a provision has been made in the Master Plan of Delhi-2021(MPD2021) regarding high rise buildings which provides as follows: 'Buildings taller than 15 m (without stilt) and 17.5 m (including stilt) in all use zones will be considered as a High Rise Building'. The height of such buildings and the size of the plot/land is to be governed by the development control norms as provided for different use premises in MPD-2021.
- (d) & (e): No  specific  relaxation  has  been  provided  for  high rise buildings in Lal Dora areas of the villages.  However, as per MPD-2021, against a minimum plot size of 3000 sqm. in case of Residential Plot - Group Housing, it is 1670 sqm. in village Lal Dora and extended Lal Dora.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 48 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Regularization of Unauthorized Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION No. 48*

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2018 REGULARIZATION OF UNAUTHORIZED COLONIES

No. 48* SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  regularize  all the  unauthorized  colonies  in  urban  cities  specially  in Delhi/ NCR, Purnea in  Bihar and Ambedkar Nagar in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (c) : A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO.  48*  FOR  ANSWER  ON  06.02.2018  REGARDING REGULARIZATION OF UNAUTHORIZED COLONIES

(a) to (c) : Urban  Development  is  a  State  subject,  therefore, regularization  of  Unauthorized  Colonies  (UCs)  in States, including the National Capital Region  lies within the purview of the concerned State Government(s). As regards Delhi, the Central Government has notified under Section 57 of Delhi Development Act, 1957, Regulations for Regularization  of  Unauthorized  Colonies  in  Delhi on  24.03.2008.  This Notification as amended on 16.06.2008, 06.06.2012 and 01.01.2015 enjoins the  Government  of  National  Capital  Territory  of Delhi  (GNCTD)  to  coordinate  and  supervise  the entire  process  of  regularization  of  Unauthorized Colonies in Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 46 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Cleaning of Connaught Place
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kunhalikutty, P.K.

No. 46*

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION No. 46*

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2018

CLEANING OF CONNAUGHT PLACE

SHRI P.K. KUNHALIKUTTY:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has approved any proposal for cleaning and maintenance of Connaught Place through an outside agency and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the proposal to outsource cleanliness of Connaught Place involves mechanized housekeeping instead of manual labour and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the displaced NDMC employees are likely to be relocated in other areas in order to secure their livelihood;
- (d) whether sewage and waste disposal of the area are likely to be a part of the contract; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the steps being taken by the NDMC for effective sewage treatment and waste disposal?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (e):   A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. 46* REGARDING 'CLEANING OF CONNAUGHT PLACE' FOR ANSWER ON FEBRUARY 06, 2018.

(a): New Delhi Municipal Council has intimated that it has no proposal to outsource cleaning and maintenance of Connaught Place. (b) to (e):  Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 45 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Vacation of Government Bungalows
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P., GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 45* TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2018

## VACATION OF GOVERNMENT BUNGALOWS

No. 45*       SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of official residential accommodation provided  to  former  Presidents  and  Prime  Ministers  and  other
- high dignitaries of the country in Delhi;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  vacating  the Government bungalows/accommodation presently occupied by the former Presidents and the Prime Ministers of the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether there is any proposal to provide alternative accommodation  to  such  dignitaries  in  any  other  part  of  the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether there is any proposal to utilize these vacated bungalows/accommodation for some other purpose and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (e):  A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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## STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 45* FOR ANSWER ON 06.02.2018 REGARDING VACATION OF GOVERNMENT BUNGALOWS

(a) At  present,  one  former  President,  one  former  Vice  President and three former Prime Ministers (total five) have been provided official residential accommodations in Delhi. (b) No, Madam. (c) Does not arise. (d) No, Madam. (e) Does not arise. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 43 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Housing Scheme for Urban Areas
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 43*

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2018

## HOUSING SCHEME FOR URBAN AREAS

No. 43* SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the guidelines of the housing scheme for urban areas under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  (PMAY)  have  been amended and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the rationale behind the amendment is to increase the coverage of the scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (c):   A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. 43* FOR 06.02.2018 REGARDING 'HOUSING SCHEME FOR URBAN AREAS'.

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has  amended  the  guidelines  of  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana (Urban) to increase the coverage area under the scheme. Para 2.1 of the Scheme Guidelines has been amended. It now reads as under:

'All  the  statutory  towns  as  per  Census  2011  and  towns  notified subsequently  including  Notified  Planning/Development  Areas  shall be eligible for coverage in the Mission.

Areas  falling  within  notified  Planning/Development  area  under  the jurisdiction  of  an  Industrial  Development  Authority/Special  Area Development  Authority/Urban  Development  Authority  or  any  such Authority under  State  legislation which  is entrusted  with  the functions of urban planning and regulations shall also be included for the coverage under  PMAY(U).

Note 1: The MIS linkage between  Department of Rural Development for PMAY (G) and  Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs for PMAY (U) would be done to avoid duplication of beneficiaries.

Note 2: The beneficiaries in the permanent wait list of  PMAY (G) will  have  the  flexibility  for  opting  for  a  house  under    PMAY  (G)  or PMAY (U).

Note 3: The benefits of all existing and future rural schemes will not be denied to a beneficiary covered by the above definition solely on the grounds that he has availed of a house under  PMAY (U)'.

The  rationale  behind  the  amendment  is  to  allow  coverage  of  the scheme, apart from notified towns and their planning/development areas, to the planning/development area of industrial towns, special area  development  authority,  urban  development  authority  or  any such  authority  created  under  State  Legislation  which  is  entrusted with the function of urban planning and regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 41 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Central Armed Police Forces
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *41

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018 / MAGHA 17, 1939 (SAKA)

CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

*41. SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  State Government  of  Odisha  has  requested  the  Union Government for induction of two additional Battalions of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for deployment in the districts like Malkangiri and Nuapada to contain Left Wing Extremist (LWE) activities;

- (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the  Union Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the State Government of Odisha has also requested for inclusion of Kalahandi district under the category of 'Worst LWE affected District', if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard;
- (d)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Odisha  has  further  requested  for enhancement  of  the  bandwidth  of  the  mobile  towers  installed  in  the  State under LWE Scheme; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (e) :        A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *41 FOR ANSWER ON 06.02.2018 REGARDING CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

(a): Yes, the Government  of Odisha has requested for two additional battalions of CAPF for deployment in LWE affected districts.

(b) At present, 08 battalions of CRPF, 08 battalions of BSF and 01 battalion of CoBRA  are  deployed  in  Odisha  for  assisting  the  State  Police  in  anti-LWE operations.  The  deployment  of  CAPFs  in  LWE  affected  States  is  a  dynamic process based on the situation, availability of forces and other ground realities.

(c):    The  Government  of  Odisha  has  requested  for  inclusion  of  Kalahandi district  under  the  category  of  'Worst  Affected  LWE  Districts'.  The  level  of violence  in  the  district  does  not  warrant  inclusion  of  the  district  under  the category.

(d)  &  (e):  The  Government  of  Odisha  has  requested  for  enhancement  of bandwidth of  mobile  towers  installed  in  the  State.  DoT  has  approved  in  Dec 2017,  enhancement  of  bandwidth  from  512  kbps  to  2Mbps  at  all  VSAT  sites under Phase-I. This includes all 144 VSAT sites of Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: NGOs Registered under FCRA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 690

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018/ MAGHA 17, 1939 (SAKA)

NGOs REGISTERED UNDER FCRA

690. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) registered under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA);

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  directed  all  NGOs,  individuals  and business  entities  receiving  foreign  funds  to  open  accounts  in  any  of  32 designated banks, including one foreign account within a fixed time-frame recently and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether these accounts will be integrated with Central Government's Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether this will provide higher level of transparency and hassle-free reporting/compliance  of  the  said  direction  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof; and

(e) the number of registration of NGOs cancelled by the Government since 2014?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a): Approximately  29700  Non  Governmental  Organisations  (NGOs)  are registered under The Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act, 2010.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.690 FOR 06.02.2018

(b) to (d): Yes, Madam. Vide Notice dated 21.12.2017, the Government has directed  that  all  persons  who  are  either  registered  or  who  have  sought prior permission under the FCRA, 2010 shall open their bank accounts as mandated in section 17 of the FCRA, 2010 in any of the 32 banks who are already integrated with  the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for  providing  a  higher  level  of  transparency  and  hassle-free  reporting compliance.

(e): The registration of 14,938 NGOs have been cancelled since 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: NIPER in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEAUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 688 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  February, 2018

## NIPER in Andhra Pradesh

## 688.  SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)    the  extent  to  which  the  NIPER  helps  in  reducing  the  demand  for  experts  in pharmacy and also make AP  a pharmaceutical hub?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS;  MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  &  (b):  No,  Madam.  There  is  no  such  proposal  to  set  up  National  Institute  of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Andhra Pradesh.

(c): At present seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) are functioning at Mohali, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Raebareli, Hajipur and Kolkata under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals  &  Fertilizers,  Government  of  India.  The  basic  objectives  of  setting  up these institutes are to nurture and promote quality and excellence in pharmaceutical education  and  research.  Since  inception  of  these  Institutes,  3391  students  have been  awarded  postgraduates  and  264  students  doctorate  degrees.  These  highly skilled trained manpower are contributing their knowledge to the national economy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Food Processing Facilities in Gujarat
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.686

ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018

## FOOD PROCESSING FACILITIES IN GUJARAT

## 686. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Saurashtra Region in Gujarat is a leading producer of fruits and vegetables in the country;
- (b) if  so,  whether  adequate  food  processing  facilities  are  available  in  Saurashtra  region including Rajkot to meet the demand of food processing in the region;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)    the steps being taken to promote food processing in the region and provide platform for   its marketing and export along with the success achieved therein?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (d):  The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing following Central Sector Schemes  under  'PRADHAN  MANTRI  KISAN  SAMPADA  YOJANA' for  promotion  and development of food processing sector in the country including Saurashtra region:

- (i) Mega Food Parks;
- (ii)  Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure;
- (iii) Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities;
- (iv)  Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters;
- (v)  Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages;
- (vi)  Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure; and
- (vii)  Human Resources and Institutions.

These schemes are project oriented.  The proposals for setting up of projects under these schemes  are  invited  through Expression  of  Interest  uploaded  on  the  Ministry's  website  and widely published in the newspapers and electronic media as and when required.  Entrepreneurs, Farmers,  Cooperatives,  Corporations,  Self  Help  Groups,  Farmers  Producer  Organizations,  State PSUs / Private Companies etc. are eligible to apply in accordance with guidelines of the Schemes.

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