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Lok Sabha Question No. 1916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Revolving Fund under Polavaram Project Authority
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Margani Bharat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1916

ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## REVOLVING FUND UNDER POLAVARAM PROJECT AU THORITY

## 1916. SHRI MARGANI BHARAT

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested to the Union Government revolving fund under Polavaram Project Authority for hassle - free flow of reimbursement of expenditure made by the State and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Union Government has given any thought on the said proposal of the State Government;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken to reimburse the funds already spent by the State immediately?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a)to (d) A letter written by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh regarding creation of Revolving Fund under Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) has been received in the Deptt on 15.09.2020.

Ministry of Finance, Government of India vide its letter dated 30.09.2016 informed that it wi of  the  remaining  cost  of  the  irrigation component  only  of  the  Polavaram  Irrigation  Project  (PIP)  for  the starting from 01.04.2014, to the extent of the cost of the irrigation component on the date.

A Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between the NABARD, National Water Development Agency (NWDA) and the then Min of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (now Deptt of WR & GR) in May, 2018 for funding of PIP. Accordingly, funds are released for the PIP through NABARD f time as per approval given by Mini stry of Finance (MoF) upon receipt of verified bills and recommendati the Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) and Central Water Commission (CWC).

As per information available with Polavaram Project Authority, State Govt has claimed to hav Rs 12505.94 Cr on the project from April 2014 to July, 2020. Out of this, bills amounting to Rs. 760.118 Cr have not been found eligible by PPA for reimbursement and bills amounting to Rs. 478.95 Cr have not been rec ived. Central Assistance of Rs.8614.16 C r (including Rs. 1850 Cr in February, 2020) has been released from time to time project since April, 2014.

For  further  release  of  funds,  Ministry  of  Finance  vide  its  letters  dated  26.07.2018  and requested  for  submission  of - (i)  Audite d  Statement  of  Expenditure  incurred  by  the  State  on  the  proj 31.03.2014, & (ii) Revised Cost Estimates (RCE) of the project at 2013 - 14 Price Level (PL). The Govt of AP vide i letter dated 21.08.2020 has submitted the Audited Accounts of Expenditu re as on 31.03.2014. Also, Revised Cos Committee (RCC) constituted for firming up Revised Cost Estimate has submitted its report. Further for PIP is dependent upon fulfillment of requirements in the said submissions and acceptance of the ame.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1915 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Guidelines for Transport during Lockdown
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any consolidated transport policy for Delhi-NCR on the lines of consolidated health policy in view of COVID-19 pandemic;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the  Government has taken note of  the lack of mutual co-ordination amongst Delhi-NCR and various States in following guidelines for transport during the lockdown period; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[(GEN. (DR.) V.K. SINGH (RETD.)]

- (a) and (b)   No such proposal is under consideration.
- (c)  and  (d) During  the  process  of  Lockdown  various  orders  and guidelines were issued by the Ministry of Home  Affairs. The guidelines  issued  by  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  allowed  the  inter State movement of all goods and cargo.  The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highways were continuously monitoring such movement  of goods / cargo and provided all assistance for the smooth movement across States / UTs.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  1915 ANSWERED ON 22 ND  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## GUIDELINES FOR TRANSPORT DURING LOCKDOWN

1915. SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1914 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Status of Atal Bhujal Yojana
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1914

ANSWERED ON 22 .09.2020

## STATUS OF ATAL BHUJA L YOJANA

## 1914. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  status  of  Atal  Bhujal  Yojana  (ABHY) - National  Ground  water  Management Improvement Programme;
- (b) the funds allocated, utilised and unspent under the scheme and the reasons for suc h under utilisation, if any;
- (c)  the  number  of  foreign  or  private  collaborators  under  the  scheme  along  with  the  det collaborators therein;
- (d) the details of nature of such engagement with private and foreign collaborators including um of aid received, capital investments etc.; and

(e) the stipulated time to complete the project and the reasons, if any, for the delay in compl

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

( a) The  Government  is  implementing  Atal Bhujal Yojana  (Atal Jal), a  Rs. 6000.00 Crore Central Sector Scheme,  for  sustainable  management  of  ground  water  resources  with  community  participation st April, 2020. The scheme is being implemented in identified water stressed areas of seven State Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

(b) An amount of Rs. 200.00 Crore has been allocated by the Minis try for the scheme during the financia year 2020 - 21 (which is subject to change depending upon the physical/financial progress), out o 54.00 lakh has so far been utilized. Further, funds shall be allocated to States once prepara for field implementation of the scheme are complete.

(c) & (d)  The scheme is being supported by the World Bank, who is providing 50% (Rs.3000 Cro total allocations.

- (e)    The scheme shall continue over a period of 05 years w.e.f. financial y ear 2020 - 21.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Construction of ARHCs
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1913

## TO BE ANSWERED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

## CONSTRUCTION OF ARHCs

NO. 1913. SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

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

- a) the details of all the Government buildings which are being used under the Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) scheme for migrant workerslurban poor in the big cities;
- b) the number of new ARHCs whose construction has been started in Chandrapur and Mumbai;
3. the total number of migrant workerslurban poor residing in each
4. Complex in the city of Chandrapur and Mumbai; and
5. the steps which are being taken to ensure adequate social distancing is followed in such Complexes to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (d): Scheme for Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs); a sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), for providing accommodation at affordable rent to urban migrantsl poor has been launched on 31.07.2020. It's Operational Guidelines along with other implementation framework have been circulated to all Statesl Union Territories (UTs) for planning and implementation: A draft Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been circulated to all States/UTsto sign with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):

States/UTs currently are under process of  identifying such projects in cities   including  Chandrapur and Mumbai which are dispute free and readily available for converting into ARHCs after making them livable: At present no ARHC has been made operational in the city of Chandrapur and Mumbai:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: National Youth Corps
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Devendrappa Y

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1912 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## National Youth Corps

1912.     SHRI Y. DEVENDRAPPA:

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

- a) the  number  of  applications  received  by  the  Government  for selection of National Youth Corps (NYC) during the last three years;
- b) the  number  of  applicants  selected  for  NYC  during  the  last three years; and
- c) the  number  of  selected  candidates  during  the  last  three years who hail from SC/ST and other backward classes?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   National Youth Corps(NYC) is a scheme of the Department  of  Youth  Affairs  implemented  through  Nehru  Yuva Kendra  Sangathan(NYKS).  National  Youth  Volunteers  (NYVs)  are engaged under the scheme National Youth Corps (NYC) initially for a period of  01  year  extendable  upto  02 years  on  an  honorarium  of  ₹ 5,000/-  per  month.  Total  number  of  applications  received,  NYVs selected  and those hailing  from  SC,  ST  &  Other  Backward  classes during the last three years are as follows:

| Year    | No. of       | Total NYVs   | NYVs from categories   | NYVs from categories   | NYVs from categories   |
|---------|--------------|--------------|------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|
|         | applications | selected     | SC                     | ST                     | OBC                    |
| 2017-18 | 67695        | 11191        | 1932                   | 1381                   | 3871                   |
| 2018-19 | 71696        | 8294*        | 1682                   | 1207                   | 3605                   |
| 2019-20 | 296587       | 13206        | 2442                   | 1615                   | 4498                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Smart City Projects in Ahmedabad
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1911 TO BE ANSWERED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

## SMART CITY PROJECTS IN AHMEDABAD

NO.1911. DR (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI:

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

- (a) the amount spent so far on the smart city projects in Ahmedabad
- along with the heads under which the money has been spent;
- (b) the number of projects completed in Ahmedabad; and
- (c) the status report of all smart city works undertaken including the
- deadline for completion of the works?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a)Under Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Central Government has released Rs- 343 crore for Ahmedabad Smart City- As part of their matching grant, the State Government of Gujarat has released Rs. 317.5 crore to the Of the total available funds, Ahmedabad Smart has utilised Rs. 431.73 crore as on 11.09.2020. The utilization under Project Fund is Rs. 414.23 crore and under Administrative & Office Expenses (A&0E) is Rs. 17.50 crore. CityCity

- (B)As on 11.09.2020, Ahmedabad Smart City has   completed 42 projects worth Rs. 1411.23 crore: Under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), apart from the Government of India funding Rs. 500 crore per city and an equal matching amount by the StatelUrban Local Bodies, Smart Cities are utilizing funds from convergence with other Missions/Programs, Public Private Partnerships, loans, own resources etc-
- (c)As on 11.09.2020, under the Smart Cities Mission, 4,903 projects worth Rs. 1,68,734 crore have been tendered, out of which 4,068 projects worth Rs. 1,31,792 crore are under implementationlcompleted: Smart Cities are expected to complete their projects within 5 years from the date of selection as Smart City-

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Krishi Udan Scheme during Pandemic
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

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be pleased to state: -

- {he the details of airlines which have participated in Krishi the pandemic; Udan Scheme during
- (c) whether the Krishi Udan Scheme is limited extended further in the welfare of upto pandemic duration or will be reasons therefor? 'farmers, if $0, the details thereof and if not, tbe
- (6) the details Of perishable and non-perishable airportairline and sector-wise; and commodities transported thereof;

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

()to (b): In the preparatory phase of Krishi Udaan and 31 August 2020 as per estimates Scheme; between 1 April 2020 produce was air freighted, of which moresthan 65,000 metric tonnes of agrievery Indian scheduled airline about 75 per cent was export cargo  Almost passenger charters, Or in dedicated in holds, in cargo-on-seat which participated included afreighter operations. The principal airports included Litchi; Agri-produce uplifted Custard Apple, Apple; Drumstick; Small Onion; Cluster Beans; Walnuts, Meat and Meat Products, Paneer, Vegetables; Flowers; Spices, Rice, etc. belly Mango, Cherry, Peas; Curry Shrimps, Tea,

- (c): The Krishi Udaan Scheme has been approved and Ministries/ Departments on 10 September 2020 Vor circulated to all concerned of the Krishi Udaan Scheme is not limited to the implementation. The operation pandemic period.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

answered on the

' 1910 September 2020)

## KRISHI UDAN SCHEME DURING PANDEMIC

## 1910. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION
Lok Sabha Question No. 1909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Krishi Udan Scheme during Pandemic
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  approved  construction  of  four  lane road from Hansdiha to  Gandhigram; and
- (b)       if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1909 ANSWERED ON 22 ND  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR LANE ROAD

1909.  DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[GEN. (DR.) V.K. SINGH (RETD.)]

(a) to (b)     The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of 4-laning from Hansdiha to Gandhigram of NH-133A has been initiated. Development of road stretches under various schemes are taken up post finalization  of  alignment,  cost  estimates,  land  acquisition  requirement etc.  based  on  outcome  of  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)/  Feasibility Study with due consideration to traffic density, up-gradation requirements,  lane  configuration,  Right  of  Way  (ROW)  determination, project viability, inter-se-priority and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1907 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Conversion of SHs into NHs in Odisha
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  and  the  length  of  National  Highways  (NHs)  and  State Highways (SHs) in Odisha; (b) whether there is any proposal for conversion of any SHs into NHs in Odisha and if so, the details thereof; and (c)  whether  SHs  passing  through  Angul  and  Dhenkanal  districts  are
- proposed for conversion into NHs and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[GEN. (DR.) V.K. SINGH (RETD.)]

- (a)  National Highways (NHs) in an aggregate length of 5753 km & State  Highways  (SHs)  in  an  aggregate  length  of  4211  km  pass through the State of Odisha.
- (b) There is no proposal for conversion of SHs into NHs in Odisha.
- (c) There is no such proposal for conversion of SHs passing through Angul & Dhenkanal districts in Odisha into NHs.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1907 ANSWERED ON 22 ND  SEPTEMBER, 2020

CONVERSION OF SHs INTO NHs IN ODISHA

1907.  SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1900 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Development of MSME Clusters
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1900

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## DEVELOPMENT OF MSME CLUSTERS

## 1900. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

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

- (a) whether there is a scheme for developing industrial corridor or cluster only for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the  policies  and  schemes  available  for  the  entrepreneurs  so  that  they  can develop clusters in PPP model?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI  PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

- (a): Yes, Sir. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium  Enterprises  (MSME) implements the Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSECDP)  for  enhancing  the  productivity  and  competitiveness  of  Micro  and  Small Enterprises  by  extending  financial  assistance  for  establishment  of  Common  Facility Centres  (CFCs);  establishment  /  upgradation  of  Industrial  Estates  (Infrastructure Development (ID) projects)/ development of Flatted Factory Complexes; Marketing Hubs  /  Exhibition  Centres  by  Associations;  Thematic  Interventions  and  Support  to State Innovative Cluster Development Programme.
- (b): Under  MSE-CDP  scheme,  the  component  of  setting  up  of  Common  Facility Centre (CFC) involves non-recurring grant-in-aid from  Government of India, contribution  from  concerned  State  Government  and  minimum  10%  of  admissible project cost as private contribution from Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formed by Micro & Small Enterprises of the cluster.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1898 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Badruddin Ajmal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1898

TO BE  ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

1898.      SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  start  short  term  course  under Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) among the Minority population of Assam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the North Eastern Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organization (NEITCO) has submitted any proposal under EDP; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details thereof and the action plan of the Government to Utilize the expertise of NEITCO in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI  PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

- (a) & (b): The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME)  is conducting various training programmes under Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Programme Scheme (Industrial Motivation Campaign-IMC /Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme-EAP/Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development  Programme-  ESDP  /Management  Development  Programme-MDP) across the country for all the section of society including Minorities of Assam.
- (c): As per records, this office has not received any proposal from North Eastern Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organization (NEITCO) for conducting Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP).
- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1894 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Pinaki Misra, M V V Satyanarayana, Talari Rangaiah, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1894

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 22.09.2020

## CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SUBORDINATE DEBT

1894.               SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANAN: SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH: DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

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

- (a) the  number of Micro, Small  and  Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) expected to benefit from the Credit Guarantee Scheme for subordinate Debt (CGSSD);
- (b) the  number  of  MSMEs  that  have  availed  themselves  of  the  scheme  thus  far,  with classification and the details of the criteria for inclusion under the scheme;
- (c) the amount of subordinate debt thus issued that is expected to be guaranteed by the Credit guarantee fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises;
- (d) the amount deposited in the Distressed ASSETS Fund -subordinated Debt for Stressed MSMEs for this purpose.
- (e) whether the amount deposited is sufficient and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether co-operative banks can lend under the scheme, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons thereof; and
- (g) whether  the  credit  provided  under  CGSSD  would  be  used  to  infuse  equity  in  the MSME entity for the purpose of restructuring and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) to (e): Government has approved the CGSSD to infuse Rs 20,000 crore in the system as credit to the promoters of the eligible units and the scheme is likely to cover around 2 lakh units.  Government of India will provide Rs 4000 crore to the corpus of 'Distressed Assets Fund' in  a  phased  manner  to  be  operated  by  Credit  Guarantee  Trust  for  Micro  and  Small Enterprises for giving guarantee to the Lending institutions.

- (f): The scheme is implemented only through Scheduled Commercial Banks.
- (g): The objective of the scheme is to provide credit facility through lending institutions to the  promoters  of  stressed  MSMEs  viz.  SMA-2  and  NPA  accounts  which  are  eligible  for restructuring as per RBI guidelines on the books of the Lending institutions. The promoter would infuse the credit  in  the  MSME  as  quasi  equity  or  sub-debt.  This  will  help  Stressed Units (SMA-2 and NPA) in their revival.