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Lok Sabha Question No. 4003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Implementation of DDG Scheme
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Satyadev Pachauri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4003 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

IMPLEMENTATION OF DDG SCHEME

4003. SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  status  of  rural  electrification  and  the  time-frame  to  electrify  all  the villages in the country;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  implementing  the  Decentralised  Distribution Generation (DDG) scheme for the electrification of villages located in backward and inaccessible areas through new and renewable energy sources; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  villages  covered thereunder so far, State/UT-wise?

## A N S W E R

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  POWER,  NEW  & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (c) : As  reported  by  the  States,  all  the  inhabited  census  villages  stand electrified as on 28.04.2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4002 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Allocation of Funds for Research and Development
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No 4002 .

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

4002. SHRIMATI  MEENAKASHI LEKHI

Will the Minister of New & Renewable Energy be pleased to state:

- (a) The funds allocated for the research and development for renewable energy projects since 2016; and
- (b) The steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to promote renewable energy in Delhi?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY, POWER and MoS for  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) Sir, the funds allocated for the research and development for renewable energy projects since 2016 are given as below: -
- (b) The steps taken by the Government to promote renewable energy in the country including the state of Delhi inter alia, include the following: -
-  Announcement of a target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the  year, 2022;
-  Permitting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100 percent under the automatic route.
-  Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges and losses for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned up to December, 2022.
-  Notification of standard bidding guidelines to enable distribution licensee to procure solar and wind power at competitive rates in cost effective manner.
-  Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) up to the year 2022.
-  Implementation of Green Energy Corridor project to facilitate grid integration of large-scale renewable energy capacity addition.
-  Launching of New Schemes, such as, PM-KUSUM, Solar Rooftop Phase II, 12000 MW CPSU scheme Phase II, etc.

| Financial year   | Budget Estimate (BE)/Revised Estimate (RE) (in crores)   |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2016-17          | 90.00/60.00                                              |
| 2017-18          | 144.00/81.00                                             |
| 2018-19          | 94.00/43.00                                              |
| 2019-20          | 60.00                                                    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Road Projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana in Jharkhand
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Annpurna Devi, Pashupati Nath Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4001

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## ROAD PROJECTS UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA IN JHARKHAND

## †4001. SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI: SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  districts  in  Jharkhand  connected  and  proposed  to  be  connected  with National Highways under Bharatmala Pariyojana;
- (b) the present status of work undertaken so far in this regard;
- (c) the  funds  allocated/released  for  Jharkhand  for  this  purpose  along  with  the  amount utilized thereunder; and
- (d) the details of the national highways constructed with the use of said funds?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) Total  seventeen  districts  namely,  Ranchi,  Lohardaga,  Latehar,  Palamau,  Garhwa, Simdega, Gumla, Khunti, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Saraikela-Kharsawan, East Singhbhum, Kodarma, Hazaribagh,  Godda,  Dumka  and  Sahibganj  are  connected    with  National Highways under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the State of Jharkhand.
- (b) to (d) Total 8 nos. of works with an aggregate length of 343 km having cost of about Rs. 6531.00  crore have been sanctioned and awarded  till date  under  Bharatmala Pariyojana in the State of Jharkhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Regularization of Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria

## AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4000

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019

## REGULARIZATION OF COLONIES

## NO\_ 4000. DR\_ RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to regularize unauthorized colonies in other cities also on the lines of Delhi;
- (b) if sO, the details of such cities identified; and
- (c) the procedure adopted for regularization of unauthorized colonies?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (c) town planning, being a State subject, the regularization of unauthorized colonies in cities comes within the purview of State Governments concerned:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Public Toilets
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mala Roy

NO\_ 3999.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3999

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019

## PUBLIC TOILETS

SHRIMATI MALA ROY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to maintenance of public toilets in urban areas and if SO, the details
- thereof; and
- whether the Government proposes to introduce and establish a system of bio-toilets in urban slums and 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) Steps taken by the Government to ensure maintenance of public toilets in urban areas are:
- (i): Government has introduced Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF+) protocol with a focus on  sustaining ODF outcomes. The ODF+ protocol focuses on Operation & Maintenance of community public toilets (CTIPTs) by ensuring functionality and proper maintenance of CTIPTs for their continued usage. Till date, 755 cities have been certified ODF+.
- (b)

Government has also introduced Open Defecation Free Plus Plus (ODF++) protocol with a focus on achieving holistic sanitation. The ODF++ protocol focuses on addressing safe management  (collection, transportation & processing) of fecal sludge from toilets, and  ensuring that no untreated sludge is discharged into open  drains, water bodies or in the open: Till date, 299 cities have been certified ODF++.

Government has also launched multimedia campaigns for IEC and behavior change with the theme of GSwachh Shouchalaya" to promote responsible usage of public toilets:

(iv) Government, in partnership with Google, is currently uploading all public toilets on Google maps (by the name of (Google Toilet Locator") under the heading "SBM Toilets" for ease of access of citizens to the   public toiletsTo the feedback of the  citizens on the o&M of the public  toilets, a dashboard has been launched to analyse the responses of the users and their feedback: Till now 57,000+ toilet blocks from 2300+ cities have been uploaded on Google maps: get

(b) As per Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SWM-U) Guidelines, Biotoilets (or Bio-digester toilets), is one of the recommended technological options for construction of Individual Household Toilet (IHHT); Public Toilet or Community Toilet (CT):

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Purchase of Power Equipments
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Y. S. Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3998 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

## PURCHASE OF POWER EQUIPMENTS

3998.  SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  it  mandatory  to  Thermal  and  Hydro Power producers to purchase power equipments from local markets;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  made  sure  while  issuing the guidelines that the equipments that power producers are going to purchase are made available in the local markets;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  measures being taken by the Government to make sure that the equipments are made available in the local markets?

## A N S W E R

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  POWER,  NEW  &  RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

- (a) & (b) : In pursuance of the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Orders dated  15.06.2017  and  28.05.2018,  notified  by  Department  of  Industrial  Policy  and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Power, Government of India notified order dated 28.12.2018 in respect of Thermal Power Sector & order dated 20.12.2018 in respect of Hydro Power Sector to provide for purchase preference (linked with local content). As per orders dated 28.12.2018  &  20.12.2018,  preference  shall  be  given  by  public  procuring  entities  to domestically manufactured products used in Thermal and Hydro Power Sector as per the reference  order  of  DIPP.  Purchase  preference  shall  be  given  to  local  suppliers  in procurements  done  by  departments  or  attached  or  subordinate  offices,  or  autonomous body controlled by the Ministry of Power and includes Government companies as defined in the Companies Act.
- (c) to (e) : Ministry of Power, Government of India, while issuing the orders mentioned in reply to parts (a) & (b) above, have taken into consideration the aspect of indigenous availability of power equipment, current import content and the target of local content for next five years, including assessment by manufactures / suppliers for the same. Measures taken by Government of India for purchase preference (linked with local content) would induce indigenous production of such equipments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: National Policy for Urban Street Vendors
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3996 To BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019

## NATIONAL POLICY FOR URBAN STREET VENDORS

## NO. 3996. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to statex-

- (a) whether the Government proposes a 'National Policy for Urban Street Vendors' in the country and if the details and salient features thereof;
- (b) the status of its implementation including Bihar; and
- in the various States of the country
- (c) the details monitoring mechanism for overseeing the implementation of the policy in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) The Government has enacted the Street Vendors (Protection Of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014. The Act extends to all StatesUTs, except for the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, for which this Act has to be extended:

The Act, inter-alias provides for survey of street vendors; protection from eviction and relocation; issue of certificate vending; laying down   rights of street vendors; mechanism for redressal of grievances;  preparation of plan of street   vending; constitution of town vending committees; and prevention of harassment of street vendors-

- (b)& (c) As per Act, the appropriate government shall, by notification, make Rules and Scheme: Further, local authority may make byelaws to provide for matters  specified in the ActSo far, Rules under the Act have been notified by 33 StatesIUnion Territories and Schemes by 25 States/UTs: Bihar has notified both Rules and

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Conversion of SHs to NH in Odisha
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3995

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## CONVERSION OF SHs TO NH IN ODISHA

## 3995.  SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of State roads/State Highways (SHs) in Odisha that have been approved for declaration as National Highway (NH) during the last five years;
- (b)    the present status thereof, NH-wise;
- (c)    the time by which the work on these upgraded NH is likely to be completed;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  approve  Bhawanipatna-Muniguda-BissamcuttackRayagada-Parvatipuram (Andhra/Odisha Border) as NH and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the time by which the four laning work thereon is likely to start?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (c)  Twelve roads having an aggregate length of 1,114 km have been notified as National Highways (NHs) during the last five years in Odisha. Development and maintenance of  National  Highways  (NHs)  is  a  continuous  process  and  works  are  taken  up depending on the inter-se-priority of works, traffic and availability of funds, etc.
- (d) to (e)    This Ministry considers declaration of such State Roads/Highways as new NHs from time to time keeping in  view the requirement of connectivity, inter-se-priority and availability of funds, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3993 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Construction of Indoor/Outdoor Sports Stadium
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3993 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

Construction of Indoor/Outdoor Sports Stadium

3993. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  a  project  concept  paper from the Sports and Youth Welfare Department of the Government of Assam for construction of indoor and outdoor sports stadium at R.K. Nagar and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether a plot of Government land measuring about 50 bighas has been allotted to the Karimganj District Sports Association a few years back and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government would make necessary arrangements for placing necessary funds for the purpose and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Union Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }

- (a)  and  (b)  No  Sir.  No  such  proposal  has  been  received  in  this  Ministry. However,  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject  the  responsibility  for  providing sports facilities, including construction of indoor and  outdoor sports stadium, rests with the Government of Assam. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and  Sports  supplements  their  efforts  by  training,  coaching  and  bridging gaps  in  sports  infrastructure.  This  Ministry  does  not  allot  land  or  deal directly  with  State  and  District  level  Sports  Associations.  Information  on allotment  of  land  by  the  State  Government  to  State  and  District  Sports Associations is not collected or maintained by this Ministry.
- (c) and (d) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3992 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Renovation of Bridges in Maharashtra
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3992

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## RENOVATION OF BRIDGES IN MAHARASHTRA

†3992. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS औ

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  and  the  details  of  bridges  which  require  large  scale  repair  or  renovation  in Maharashtra, district-wise;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to carry out repair or renovation of these bridges;
- (c) the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon; and
- (d) the time by which the said repair/ renovation work is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  to  (d)  Work  on  4  bridges,  requiring  large  scale  repair  or  renovation  in  the  State  of Maharashtra is being implemented by NHAI. The details of these bridges are annexed.

## ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3992 FOR ANSWER ON 12.12.2019  ASKED  BY  SHRI RAJAN VICHARE REGARDING RENOVATION OF BRIDGES IN MAHARASHTRA.

|   Sr. No. | Project work                                                                | District   | Steps taken                                                         | Likely expenditure incurred (in Lakhs)                | Target completi on date   |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
|         1 | Borkhedi-Jam-Wadner section of NH-44 (old NH-7) from km 36.600 to km 93.750 | Wardha     | Under implementation (Commencemen t letter issued on 02.12.2019)    | 67.37                                                 | April, 2020               |
|         2 | Nagpur-Hyderabad section of NH-44 (old NH - 7) from km 93.750 to km 123.000 | Yavatmal   | Tender Document under preparation for taking up rehabilitation work | 59.00                                                 | June, 2020                |
|         3 | 4-laning of Panvel Indapur section of NH- 66 (Old NH-17)                    | Raigad     | Rehabilitation work taken up                                        | BOT Project Expenditure to be borne by Concessionaire | June, 2020                |
|         4 | 4-laning of Panvel Indapur section of NH- 66 (Old NH-17)                    | Raigad     | Rehabilitation work taken up                                        | BOT Project Expenditure to be borne by Concessionaire | June, 2020                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Power Production
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3990 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

## POWER PRODUCTION

†3990.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether power production is on decline in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  any  steps  to  increase  power production;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  POWER,  NEW  &  RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (d) : The electricity  generation  has  increased  to  945.2  Billion  Units  (BU) during  the  current  year  2019-20  (April-November,  2019)  as  against  938.1  BU during the same period last year.

As  on  30.11.2019,  the  installed  generation  capacity  in  the  country was  3,64,960  Mega  Watt  (MW)  which  is  more  than  sufficient  for  our  present demand, conventional power generation capacity totaling to 59,615.65 MW are at various stages  of  construction  in  the  country,  which  includes  42281.15  MW  (Coal  and requirements. However, to meet the increase in future power Gas), 12,034.5 MW Hydro and 5,300 MW Nuclear.

Govt. of India has set a target of 1,75,000 MW installed capacity from renewable sources by the end of 2021-22 which includes 1,00,000 MW from Solar,

60,000 MW from Wind, 10,000 MW from Biomass and 5000 MW from small Hydro.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3989 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Condition of MSME Sector in North Eastern Region
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3989 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

## CONDITION OF MSME SECTOR IN NORTH EASTERN REGION

3989.             SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  initiated  any  special  drive  to  improve  the condition of MSME sector in North Eastern region and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of growth percentage of the sector during the last five years;
- (c) the  contribution  of  the  sector  from  North  East  when  compared  to  national success;
- (d) whether any special fund has been allocated for the sector in the North East; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NITIN GADKARI)

(a) to (c): 'Promotion  of  MSMEs  in  North  Eastern  Region  and  Sikkim'  as  a component  of  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  'Technology  and  Enterprise  Resource Centres' was initiated in the year 2016. It seeks to improve the condition of MSME sector in North East and Sikkim. The North Eastern region has a distinct geography and ecology having rich biological and cultural diversity. The North Eastern Region contributes  to  the  national  economy  in  areas  such  as  medicinal  &  aromatic  plants, bamboo products, tea, honey, horticulture, minerals, rubber and agro products etc. The NER  has  witnessed  growth  in  bamboo  products,  Sericulture,  horticulture  &  food processing sectors.

(d) & (e): In the current financial year the budget allocation is Rs.58.93 Crore for special  scheme  component  'Promotion  of  MSMEs  in  North  Eastern  Region  and Sikkim'

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