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Lok Sabha Question No. 589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Transportation Cargo through Indian Maritime Zone
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Keshari Devi Patel

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF PORTS. SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARREO  QUESTION NO. 589

ANSWERED  ON 0911212022

## TRANSPORTATION CARGO THROUGH  INDIAN MARITIME  ZONE

## 589- SHRIMATI  KESHARI DEVI PATEL:

Will the Minister  of PORTS,  SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS be pteased to state: Tf,{,  qtd qfufrf,r  si-r  qEcFf  di

- (a) whelher transportation  of cargo through lndian Maritime  Zone has been badly affected due to Russia-Ukraine  war and if so, the details thereof:
- (b) whether  any assessment  has been made by the Government  in respect of loss incurred/being incurred  by the ports  due to stalled commercial activities  at the ports  in view of the above  and if so,the details  thereof:
- (c) the external  assistance  received/loan raised  for the development  of ports during the last three  years  and the current year, port-wise;  and
- (d) the details of the development  works carried out at  ports  with the external assistance  port-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA  SONOWAL)

- (a) & (b) The movement of cargo through lndian l\,laritime  Zone has not been badly affected due to Russia- Ukraine war. However,  there had been a decline in the import and export movemenl at Jawaharlal Nehru  port  Authority  (JNPA) immediately  after Russia-Ukraine  war, which has now improved  in handling  of containers.

Based on shortfall in TEUS/  MT at JNPA as compared  to Fy 2O2O-21the revenue loss is approx.  Rs.50  lakhs on account  of Container  handling.

- (c)  & (d) No external assistance/  loan other than covernment of lndia has been obtained by Major Ports for Development of  ports  during the last three years including the current  year.
Lok Sabha Question No. 588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Funds for MES Medical College in Pali, Rajasthan
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.P. Chaudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 588 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## FUNDS FOR MES MEDICAL COLLEGE IN PALI, RAJASTHAN

## 588. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government intends to sanction and release funds for Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit (MDRU)  projects in Raj-MES medical college in Pali for strengthening research;
- (b) if so, the time by which the funds are likely to be released; and
- (c) if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a)  to  (c):  Government  of  India  has  formulated  a  scheme  for  setting  up  of  Multi Disciplinary  Research  Units  in  Government  Medical  Colleges/Research  Institutes.  The main objective of the scheme is to create and strengthen research environment in these colleges/institutes. Proposals received under the scheme are considered by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) and the proposals recommended by the TEC are considered by  the  Approval  Committee.  Government  releases  funds  for  MRU  projects  once  any MRU is approved for establishment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Children affected by COVID-19
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.582

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## CHILDREN AFFECTED BY COVID-19

582.    SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be please to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  made  any  assessment  of  children  living  in  destitute homes affected by COVID-19 since 1 st April 2021;
- (b) if so, the number of recovered and fatal cases of children living in destitute homes in Odisha;
- (c) the measures adopted for the post COVID recovery of these children; and
- (d) the number of children affected by COVID-19 in Odisha since 1 st April, 2021, districtwise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d) :  The Ministry of Women and Child Development is administering the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act, 2015) which is the primary legislation  for  ensuring  safety,  security,  dignity  and  well-being  of  children.  It  defines standards of care and protection to secure the best interest of child.

Under  the  JJ  Act,  2015  (Sections  27-30),  the  Child  Welfare  Committees  have  been empowered to take decisions with regard to the children in need of care and protection, keeping their best interest in mind. They are also mandated to monitor the functioning of the Child Care Institutions (CCIs).

The  Ministry  is  implementing  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme  namely  Mission  Vatsalya Scheme to support the State and UT Governments for delivering services for Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL). The Child Care Institutions (CCIs) established under the scheme support inter-alia age-appropriate education,  access  to  vocational  training,  recreation,  health  care  and  counselling.  The Ministry regularly follows up with the State/ UT Governments so as to ensure that CCIs adhere to the standards of care as per the JJ Act, 2015 provisions. Various advisories have been sent to all State/UT Governments regarding mandatory inspection of all CCIs.

The data about number of children affected by Covid-19 in any state is not maintained centrally. in Odisha, as on 31.08.2022, there were 8418 children living in 234 CCIs, out of which 188 children had recovered from COVID-19. No fatality among the children living in CCIs in Odisha has been reported.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Take Home Ration Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 580

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## TAKE HOME RATION SCHEME

## 580.  SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to include coarse grains as nutritional component in Take Home Ration(THR) scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the method adopted to ascertain the composition of minor nutritional component of food provided under Take Home Ration(THR) scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (c):         Government is already allocating Coarse grains/ Millets to States/UTs at a subsidized price under the Wheat Based Nutrition Programme (WBNP) of Anganwadi Services.  Under  WBNP,   emphasis  is  being  given  on  the  supply  of  millets  for preparation of Take Home rations and Hot Cooked Meal at Anganwadis for Pregnant Women & Lactating mothers and children below 6 years of age,  keeping in view the high nutrient content of millets. Under Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 guidelines, millets need to be supplied at least once a week and suitably integrated in Take Home Ration and Hot Cooked Meal in a palatable form.

As per guidelines issued by the Ministry Take Home Ration is not 'Raw Ration'. Take  Home  Ration  under  Supplementary  Nutrition  should  be  made  using  locally available staple cereals and millets, pulses and  legumes, nuts and oil seeds, ensuring that  refined  sugar  does  not  exceed  permissible  limits.   Take  Home  Ration  should  be tested in Food Safety and Standards Authority of India  approved laboratories to ensure that  the  norms  of  macro  and  micro  nutrients  recommended  or  bench-marked  for  the different categories of beneficiaries under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme are maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Petrochemical Investment Region
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

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

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 579 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## Petrochemical Investment Region

## 579. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to issue notification with regard to setting up of Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said notification is likely to be issued; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) to (b): A proposal  has  been  received  from  Government  of  Rajasthan  for  setting  of Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in Pachpadra, Barmer, Rajasthan. The proposal has been examined by High Powered Committee (HPC). HPC has recommended  the  proposal  to  Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA)  for  its approval on 21.01.2022. The proposal has been sent for approval of CCEA on 21/03/2022.

The matter is under consideration of CCEA.

- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 575 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: National Tele Mental Health Programme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Chinta Anuradha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 575

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## NATIONAL TELE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMME

## 575. SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Tele Mental Health Programme has been rolled out in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated under the Programme in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) whether the Programme has been rolled out in the entire State and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  details  of  the  areas  where  Tele  Mental  Health  Services  are  unavailable/restricted  in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to expand the services to 24X7 as opposed to between 0900 hours and 1700 hours and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) The  National  Tele  Mental  Health  Programme  has  been  rolled  out  in  Andhra  Pradesh  on 11.10.2022.  State  Tele  MANAS  cell  has  been  established  at  Siddhartha  Medical  College, Vijayawada and the Mentoring Institute for Andhra Pradesh is AIIMS, Mangalagiri.
- (b) The funds released to the State of Andhra Pradesh is Rs. 1,96,87,000/-. Details of funds (in Rs.) may be seen as under:
- (c) The Programme has been rolled out across the state.
- (d) All  the  areas  across  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  can  avail  the  Mental  Health  services through Tele MANAS. Any individual in need can call the toll-free number.
- (e) As per the information received from the State of Andhra Pradesh, the State Tele MANAS Cells are working from 08:00 hours to 20:00 hours in the State presently.

| State UT       | Fund for State Tele Manas Cell   | Funds for Mentoring Institute   | Funds for DMHP Units   | Total funds released   |
|----------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1,47,70,000                      | 23,30,000                       | 25,87,000              | 1,96,87,000            |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Modernisation of DRDO
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sadashiv Kisan Lokhande

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 574

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th  December, 2022

## MODERNISATION OF DRDO

## 574. SHRI SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the country is forced to import defence equipment due to the delay caused by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in the development of indigenous weapon systems;

- (b) if so, the details thereof particularly post Kargil war; and
- (c) the measures proposed to be taken by the Government for modernisation of DRDO?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

| MINISTER OF STATE          | (SHRI AJAY BHATT)   |
|----------------------------|---------------------|
| IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |                     |

(a) & (b):  DRDO has developed various Platforms, Weapons, Systems and Equipment which has facilitated the modernization of the armed forces to enable it to face the myriad security challenges. The time taken for the development of these Platforms, Weapons, Systems and Equipment is at par with the contemporary global scenario and commensurate with the state to the Defence-Industry ecosystem that has grown significantly over the years from nascent beginnings.

However,  Capital  procurement  of  defence  equipment  are  undertaken  from  various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes so as to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness and to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.

Defence  Procurement  Procedure  (DPP)  and  Defence  Acquisition  Procedure  (DAP 2020) with a focus on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' introduced major policy initiatives  for  boosting indigenous defence capability and reduction of reliance on imports. Further,  DAP-2020  provides  the  highest  preference  to  Buy  Indian  (IDDM)  category  of acquisition and Buy Global is only permitted in exceptional situations with specific approval of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) / Raksha Mantri.

(c):  Modernisation  of  Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  is  a continuous  process,  wherein  new  technologies,  systems,  sub-systems  are  indigenously developed for Armed Forces. In addition to this, modernization of infrastructure facilities is also continuously taken up to support these activities.

DRDO has, over the past decade, given a number of systems and platforms to the Armed Forces  viz.  Light  Combat  Aircraft  (LCA),  Main  Battle  Tank  (MBT),  Missiles  etc. These systems are contemporary and DRDO products worth more than Rs. 4 lakh Cr have been inducted or are in the process of induction in the Services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 573 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Jal Marg Vikas Projects
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Y. S. Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 573 ANSWERED ON 0911212022

## JAL MARG VIKAS PROJECTS

## 573. SHRI Y, S, AVINASH  REDDY:

Will  the Minister of PORTS, SHtpptNG AND WATERWAYS  be pleased  to state: Trr, ctdqk{f,{ sfr{wcFf {fr

- (a) whether the Governmenl  has initiated/proposes  to initiate  any projects for development of wateMays  under Jal Marg Vikas  projects  (JMVp)  during the tast three years,
- if so, the details thereof, State-wise including  Andhra  pradesh (b)
- ;  and
- whether  the Government  of Andhra Pradesh  has proposed  any projects under this programme,  if so, the details thereof  along with the status  of such projects (c)
- as on date?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a)  Yes, Sir. lnland WateMays Authority  of lndia (tWAt),  an autonomous organisation under Ministry of Po(s, Shipping and Waterways  is imptementing Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for capacity augmentation  of National Waterway  (NW)-1 from Varanasi to Haldia stretch of Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghty  River  System with technicat and financial assistance from the World Bank. JMVP  project  was approved by
- Government  of lndia in 20'18 at a cost of Rs 5369.18 crore.
- (b)
- lWAl is implementing JMVP on NW-1 from Varanasi to Haldia which passes through four states i.e. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.  No subproject  of JMVP falls in the state  of Andhra  pradesh.  The detaits of sub-projects  under JMVP on NW-l  , State-wise are at Annex. -1.
- (c) No, Srr.

## The details of Major ongoing sub-projects  under JMVP on NW-1, State-wise are as under:

| Sub Project with States       | Physical. Progress   |
|-------------------------------|----------------------|
| ffi), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |                      |
| MMT Sahibganj (Jharkhand)     |                      |
| MMT Hatdia (West Bengal)      |                      |
| at Farakka (West Bengal)      |                      |
| IMT Kalughat (Bihar)          |                      |
| @unity JettY in Uttar Pradesh |                      |
| Fainrvay DeveloPment          |                      |
| Km) - (W'B'' Jharkhand        |                      |
| @ur stretch (7akm)- (Bihar)   |                      |
| ffiretch(71 Km)-(BihaQ        |                      |
| locations (J MVP-l l)-(U' P') |                      |
Lok Sabha Question No. 572 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Anganwadi Centres in Karnataka
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARREED QUESTION NO. 572

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## ANGANWADI CENTRES IN KARNATAKA

572.   SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) sanctioned in Karnataka during each of the last three years;
- (b) the number of AWCs which are operational in the state;
- (c) whether it is a fact that many AWCs have stopped functioning due to manpower shortage, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is also a fact that the remuneration paid to AWCs and assistance is not adequate and needs to be revised at regular intervals; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  &  (b)  As  on  30.6.2022,  there  are  65,911  sanctioned  and  operational  Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) in the State of Karnataka.

(c)  No such instance has come to the knowledge of this Ministry.

(d)  &  (e)  Anganwadi  Workers  (AWWs)  and  Anganwadi  Helpers  (AWHs)  are  paid monthly  honorarium  as  decided  by  the  Government  from  time  to  time.   Presently, honorarium of AWWs at main-AWCs is ₹ 4,500/- per month; AWWs at mini-AWCs is ₹3,500/- per month; AWHs is ₹2,250/- per month. AWWs are paid a performance linked incentive  of  ₹  500/-  per  month  while  for  AWHs  the  performance  linked  incentive  is ₹250/per month.  In addition, States/UTs  are  also  paying additional  monetary incentives/honorarium to these functionaries from their own resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 570 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Unani System of Medicines
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Veena Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 570 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINES

## 570. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number of Government and private Unani medical health centres functioning in the country;
- (b) whether Unani system of medicine is available in all Government hospitals;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether Government allows/intends to allow Unani doctors to perform surgeries after post graduation on the lines of Homoeopathy and Ayurveda systems and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a):    The  number  of  Unani  hospitals  and  dispensaries  functioning  in  the  country  as  on 01.04.2021, as reported by State/UT Ayush Directorates/Societies are as follows: -

| Health Care Facility   |   Government / Local Body |   Others |   Total |
|------------------------|---------------------------|----------|---------|
| Hospitals              |                       244 |       18 |     262 |
| Dispensaries           |                      1725 |       20 |    1745 |

(b)  &  (c):  As  Public  Health  is  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility  of  ensuring  the availability of Unani system of medicine in Government hospitals comes under the purview of  respective  State/UT  Governments.  However,  Ministry  of  Ayush  is  implementing  the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM)  through State/UT Governments  for  the  development  of  different  Ayush  systems  including  Unani  system  of medicine  and  providing  financial  assistance  to  them  as  per  the  proposals  received  in  their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs). State/UT Governments may avail financial assistance by submitting the proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per NAM guidelines.

- (d): The matter is pending in the Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Shelter Homes under Ujjawala Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Chandrani Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 569

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## SHELTER HOMES UNDER UJJAWALA SCHEME

569.   MS. CHANDRANI MURMU:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of shelter homes for women trafficking survivors under the Ujjawala and Swadhar Greh Scheme across the country, particularly in Odisha;
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to set up more such homes for women trafficking survivors under the Ujjawala and Swadhar Greh scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof with special reference to Odisha?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a)       Under the newly approved Mission Shakti,  Swadhar Greh and Ujjawala Homes are  known  as  Shakti  Sadan.  Total  441  Shakti  Sadans  are  functional  across  the country.  As informed by State Government of Odisha, 68 Shakti Sadans are functional in Odisha.
- (b)&(c)         Shakti  Sadan  is  a  demand  driven  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  where States/UTs forward proposals on the basis of their local need and requirement and the same  is  put  up  in  Programme  Approval  Board  (PAB)  of  the  scheme.  Based  on  the requirement projected by States and scheme guidelines such projects are approved.

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