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Lok Sabha Question No. 4850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Farmers Agitation
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4850

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  JULY, 2019

## FARMERS AGITATION

## 4850.  SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV RAO MANDLIK:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  agitation  started  by  187  different  farmers organisations in the country on the major demand for total debt free farmers and one and half time more minimum support price for all agricultural produce, if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (b) whether  this  agitation  started  by  these  farmers  organisations  is  spreading  largely throughout the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  assured  the  farmers  to  get  one  and  half  time  more returns for their farm produce as compared with actual production cost; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the Government is implementing the same?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): From time to time, farmers' organizations in certain parts of country do raise issues  concerning  agriculture  sector  like  farm  debt  waiver,  increase  in  Minimum  Support Price and other agricultural policies, which is taken due note of by Government.
- (c) & (d): Government presently fixed minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural  Crops  and  fair  &  remunerative  price  (FRP)  for  sugarcane  on  the  basis  of  the recommendations  of  the  Commission  for  Agricultural  Costs  and  Prices  (CACP),  after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors. In addition, MSPs for toria and de-husked coconut are also fixed on the basis of MSPs of rapeseed/mustard and copra respectively.

The Union Budget for 2018-19 had announced the pre-determined principle to keep MSP  at  a  level  of  atleast  one  and  half  times  of  the  cost  of  production.  Accordingly, Government had increased MSPs for all mandated crops with a return of at least 50 percent over all India weighted average cost of production for the season 2018-19. Government has recently increased the MSPs for all kharif crops for 2019-20 season in line with the principle of providing at least 50 percent return over all India weighted average cost of production.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Farmers Suicides
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4849

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  JULY, 2019/ SHRAVANA 1, 1941 (SAKA )

## FARMERS SUICIDES

4849. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has been recording information regarding farmers suicides from 1995 till 2015;

(b) whether the NCRB has the data of farmers suicides since 2015;

(c) if so, the details thereof, year-wise; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c): National  Crime  Record  Bureau  (NCRB)  compiles  statistics  on accidental deaths and suicides from States/Union Territories and disseminates  the  same  through  its  publication  titled  'Accidental  Deaths and Suicides in India' (ADSI).  ADSI publications are available from the year 1995 till 2015.  ADSI for the year 2016 has not been published.

The ADSI captures details on occupation of suicide victims and reasons as recorded  in  FIRs.  Information  on  suicides  till  2013  had,  inter-alia,  a category on suicides by self-employed  persons  in  Farming/Agriculture.  In

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4849 FOR 23.07.2019

2014,  NCRB  revised   the  ADSI  and  published  information on suicides by 'Farmer/Cultivators'  and  'Agricultural  labourers'.  As  per  the  published ADSI,  a  total  of  8007  Farmers/Cultivators  had  committed  suicide  in  the year 2015.  In case of farmers/cultivators, the reasons for suicide include property  dispute,  marriage  related  issues,  family  problems,  illness,  drug abuse, farming related issues, bankruptcy and other causes.

(d): NCRB had observed certain discrepancies in the data reported for the year 2016 and had requested the States/Union Territories concerned to reverify the data.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4848 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Aquatic Quarantine Facility
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Pratima Bhoumik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4848

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD  JULY, 2019

## ' Aquatic Quarantine Facility '

## 4848. MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK:

Will  the  Minister  of  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether it is a fact that Aquatic Quarantine Facility can check the entry of disease by eliminating diseased fish, if so the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received any proposal for establishment of Aquatic Quarantine Facility from the State of Tripura, if so, the details thereof:
- (c)  whether the Government has set any timeline for starting the project, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken any action against the illegal entry of diseased fish through International border with a neighbouring country, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND DAIRYING:

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

- (a)   Yes,  Sir.  Aquatic  Quarantine  Facility  is  required  to  maintain  a  group  of  aquatic animals in isolation with no direct or indirect contact with other aquatic animals, in order to  undergo  observation  for  a  specified  length  of  time  and,  if  appropriate,  testing  and treatment,  including  proper  treatment  of  effluent  waters.  The  primary  purpose  of quarantine is to minimize the risk of introducing infectious agents (pathogens) into the national  territory  of  the  importing  country  and  their  escape  and  spread  to  susceptible species.
- (b) Yes, Sir. The Government of Tripura has informed that they have received a proposal for establishment of Aquatic Animal Health Monitoring Research & Quarantine Station

from a private party.  The State Government has requested the Central Governmnet for guidance on the action to be taken by the them.

(c) It is informed by the Government of Tripura that they have not yet set any timeline for starting the project as the private firm has still no land in their possession.

(d)  The import of fish and fishery products is regulated under provisions of Livestock Importation Act, 1898 as amended from time to time. Presently, live fishes are allowed through designated ports of entry  where Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) are authorized to inspect and clear the consignment on the basis of a standard sanitary protocol.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Funds released under PMAY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4847

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2019

## FUNDS RELEASED UNDER PMAY

## 4847.  SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of funds released under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to the State of Odisha during each of the last three years;
- (b) the details of proposals received from Odisha under the PMAY-G during 2018-19; and
- (c) the details of the proposals which have been sanctioned under the said scheme during the said period?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): The  funds  released  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Awaas  Yojana  -  Gramin  (PMAY-G)  to  the State of Odisha during each of the last three years is as follows:

## (Rs. in lakhs)

|   S.No. | Financial Year   |   Funds released |
|---------|------------------|------------------|
|       1 | 2016-17          |           149453 |
|       2 | 2017-18          |           312406 |
|       3 | 2018-19          |           329032 |

- (b) & (c): During  the  year  2018-19,  Government  of  Odisha  had  submitted  proposals  for release of funds for construction of houses under PMAY-G viz., 2 nd instalment of 2017-18, 1 st & 2 nd instalment of 2018-19 against which Rs.129406.69 lakh, Rs. 97224.75 lakh and Rs. 97224.75 lakh have been released respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Organic Manure from Agricultural Waste
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4845 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD   JULY, 2019

## ORGANIC MANURE FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE

4845.    SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to boost the production of organic fertilizer made from agricultural waste and animal feaces;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government during the last three years in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (c): Government  of  India  has  been  promoting  the  Production/procurement  of  various organic inputs (biofertilisers, biopesticides, vermincompost, botanical extracts  etc) under different schemes viz:

-  Paramparagat Krishi Vikash Yojana (PKVY):   assistance of RS 50,000 per hectare/ 3 years is given, out of which Rs. 31,000 (61%) is provided to the farmers directly through DBT, for inputs (bio  fertilisers,  biopesticides,  vermicompost,  botanical  extracts  etc)  production/  procurement, post  harvest  infrastructure  etc.  Around  5.94  lakh  farmers  are  benefited  under  the  scheme  in phase I (2015-16 to 2017-18) and Phase II (2018-19 to 2020-21).
-  Under    Mission  Organic  Value  Chain  Development  for  North  Eastern  Region  (MOVCDNER) farmers are given assistance of Rs 7500/ha/3 years for on-farm and off-farm organic inputs, production/ procurement.  Around 70405 farmers are benefited under the scheme in phase I (2015-16 to 2017-18) and Phase II (2018-19 to 2020-21).
-  Capital  investment  Subsidy  Scheme  (CISS)  under  Soil  Health  Management  Scheme:  100% assistance  is  provided  to  State  Government  /  Government  agencies  for  setting  up  of  liquid/ carrier based Bio-fertilizer/ Bio-pesticide units to up to a maximum limit of Rs.160.00 lakh / unit for  Government  agencies  and  up  to  Rs.40  lakh/unit  (up  to  25%  project  cost)  for  individuals/ private  agencies  through  NABARD.    As  per  data  provided  by  NABARD,  21  fruit/vegetable waste compost production units were established under Capital Investment Subsidy scheme in different states.
-  National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP): financial assistance@ 50% subsidy to the tune of Rs. 300/- per ha is being provided for different components including bio-fertilizers, supply of Rhizobium culture/Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria (PSB)/ Zinc Solubilising Bacteria (ZSB)/ Azatobacter/ Mycorrhiza and vermi compost.
-  National  Food  Security  Mission  (NFSM):  Under  NFSM,  financial  assistance  is  provided  for promotion of Bio-Fertilizer (Rhizobium/PSB) @50% of the cost limited to Rs.300 per ha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Cold Storage for Turmeric
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4842 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD   JULY, 2019

## COLD STORAGE FOR TURMERIC

4842.    SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether the State Government of Telangana has sought the Union Government's help for establishment of cold storages for storage of turmeric, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)        whether  the  Government has taken  any  decision  on  such  a  request,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (c)        the  stand  of  the  Government  on  protection  of  turmeric  farmers  and  establishment  of necessary cold storages for storage of turmeric?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) to (c):   State  Government  of  Telangana  has  included  one  cold  storage project for horticulture crops including turmeric in their Annual Action Plan (AAP) (2019-20) of Mission for Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH).  During  2019-20,  an  amount  of  Rs.  46.66 crores  has  been  allocated  for  various  activities  including  establishment  of  cold  storage  in Telangana under MIDH. The Government of India is committed to support the projects of State Governments as per the scheme guidelines.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 4840 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Working Days under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Durga Prasad Rao Balli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4840

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2019

## WORKING DAYS UNDER MGNREGS

## 4840.  SHRI BALLI DURGA PRASAD RAO:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of funds allocated for the provision for MGNREGS by the Government for the financial years 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19;
- (b) whether  Government  is  considering  to  enhance/provide  employment  upto  150  days  as against the present dispensation of 100 days of work;
- (c) whether  Government  is  also  considering  to  link  MGNREGA  to  farming  activities  like paddy, wheat works so as to give fillip to farmers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a): Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005, is a demand driven wage employment programme. The budget allocation under MGNREGA during the last three financial years is as under:

| Financial Year   |   Budget Allocation |   (Rs. in crore) Revised Allocation |
|------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------|
| 2016-17          |               38500 |                             48220.3 |
| 2017-18          |               48000 |                             55167.1 |
| 2018-19          |               55000 |                             61830.1 |

(b): No,  Sir.  However,  an  additional  50  days  of  wage  employment  are  provided  over  and above 100 days in the notified drought affected areas or natural calamity areas in the country on recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

(c) & (d): There  are  260  works  which  are  permissible  under  MGNREGA  of  which  164 works relate to agriculture and allied activities. MGNREGA already lays emphasis that atleast 60% of works at district level in terms of cost shall be for creation of productive assets directly linked  to  Agriculture  and  Allied  Activities  which  include  works  related  to  water  security  like construction of farm ponds, wells, earthen check dam, field channels and other water harvesting structures. MGNREGA is for providing a fall back option for livelihood security to the rural poor and is not a regular employment scheme. The Act provides that works which are non-tangible, not measurable and repetitive such as removing grass, pebbles, and agricultural operations shall not be taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Loans for Poultry Farmers
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi, A.K.P. Chinraj

## LOANS FOR POULTRY FARMERS

## 4838.  SHRI A.GANESHAMURTHI:

SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government is aware of the fact that the poultry business is becoming a strain because  of  increasing  cost  of  feed,  spread  of  many  diseases  among  chickens,  drinking  water problems, etc.;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Union Government has any proposal or has received any proposal/demand especially from poultry owners associations from Tamil Nadu to sanction loans to poultry industry on the lines of agricultural loan with 0% minimum interest;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken on this proposal;

(e) if not, the reasons therefor and whether such as proposal would be considered in future to grant loans to them; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (DR SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a)  to  (b)    The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  &  Dairying,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been receiving representations from the Poultry Industry Associations intimating the shortage of maize thus the poultry industry is facing difficulties in making poultry feed available.  They have also requested to allocate wheat, rice and other source of protein and energy to the poultry farmers. On receipt of the request, the Department has forwarded the same to the nodal Ministry for necessary action in this regard. The Government has also allowed import of four lakh metric tons of dent maize under Tariff Rate Quota @ of 15% Customs duty. The Food Corporation of India also started issuing limited tender for disposal of Non-issuable foodgrains which can also be procured for poultry feeding.

(c) to (d) Presently, there is no loan facilities available even for agriculture sector at 0% interest. No proposal has yet been received from the Poultry Industry. However, the poultry industry requested to give moratorium for repayment of loan available for poultry farming.

(e) to (f) Reasons for non receipt of such proposal is not available with the Department of Animal Husbandry  and  Dairying,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying.  Any  such proposal, if received will be considered as per the extant policy of the Government at that point of time.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Inclusion of more Crops under MIS
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4837 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD   JULY, 2019

## INCLUSION OF MORE CROPS UNDER MIS

4837.   SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has received requests from various State Governments regarding inclusion of more crops under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) and refunding the loss suffered by the farmers, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  State  Governments,  particularly  Karnataka,  have  also  requested  the Government to enhance the Central aid under the said scheme;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (d) the other measures taken by the Government to give benefits to the middle and small farmers of the country, especially those of Karnataka?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): No Sir.
- (c): Does not arise.
- (d): In  order  to  give  benefits  to  middle  and  small  farmers  of  the  country  including Karnataka,  the  Government  has  been  implementing  various  schemes  viz.,  PM  Kisan SAmman Nidhi, Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme, Neem Coated Urea (NCU), Pradhan Mantri Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana  (PMKSY),  Paramparagat  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (PKVY),  National Agriculture Market scheme (e-NAM), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Minimum Support Price (MSP) operation, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) etc.  In addition, schemes relating to tree plantation (Har Medh Par Ped), BeeKeeping, Diary and Fisheries are also implemented.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4836 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Research Contracts
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS AND PETROCHEMICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4836 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2019

## Research Contracts ****

## 4836.  SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY :

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

- (a)  The  details  of  the  research  contracts  awarded  to  consultants,  NGOs, educational and research organisations under his Ministry during each of the last three years;
- (b)  Whether research contracts are displayed on the Ministry's website;
- (c) If not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  The criteria adopted for awarding the contracts?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI D. V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

## (a) to (d):

No  research  contracts  have  been  awarded  to  consultants,  NGOs, Educational  &  Research  Organizations  by  Department  of  Chemicals  and Petrochemicals. However, this Department under the Scheme for Setting up Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the field of Petrochemicals has provided grantin-aid  for  the  setting  up  of  3  CoEs  in  the  last  3  years  in  existing  reputed educational and research institutions working in the field of polymers with a proven  track  record  of  academic  excellence  or  research,  having  adequate infrastructure  and  core  research  staff  along  with  sufficient  /  competent manpower / research staff  as per the approved  scheme guidelines for the Scheme for Setting up of Centre of Excellence displayed at https://chemicals.nic.in/schemes . The details of the approved CoEs are as follows:

- 1) CoE at Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology (CIPET) Laboratory for Advance Research in Polymeric Material (LARPM), Bhubaneswar in, "Bio-engineered Sustainable Polymeric Systems ";. The total approved cost of the CoE is Rs. 10.0272 crore, out of which Rs. 5 crore would be  from  GoI,  Rs.  4.16  crore  from  CIPET  and  Rs.  0.85  crore  from  industry partners.
- 2) CoE at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee in, "Process Development,  Wastewater  Management  in  Petrochemical  Industries  ";  with

a total approved project cost of Rs. 13.16 crore, out of which Rs. 4.40 crore would be GoI contribution, Rs. 3.01 crore from the institute and Rs. 5.75 crore from the industry partner.

- 3) CoE at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in, "Specialty Polymers for Customized Additive Manufacturing " with  a total approved project cost of Rs. 5.60 crore, out of which Rs. 2.80 crore would be GoI contribution and balance Rs. 2.80 crore from the institute.

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