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Lok Sabha Question No. 1615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Gati Shakti Yojana
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Kripanath Mallah, Rattan Lal Kataria, Supriya Sadanand Sule, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, DNV Senthilkumar. S.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1615.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 8 TH  DECEMBER, 2021.

## GATI SHAKTI YOJANA

## 1615.  SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR. S.:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य  एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has launched the Gati Shakti Yojana for Multi Modal Connectivity and improvement of infrastructure in various economic zones to increase the working capacity of industries and local manufacturers;
- (b) if so, the details, aims and objectives thereof along with the details of challenges faced and the steps taken by the Government to achieve the objective of the scheme and achieve India's five million economy goal;
- (c) whether the Government has fixed any target to increase the cargo capacity at ports under the scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has planned to launch the Gati Shakti Yojana across the country and if so, the number and details of States likely to be covered under the scheme, particularly Assam?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

(a) to (d): Yes,  Sir.   PM  GatiShakti-  National  Master  Plan  (NMP)  would  be  an integrated  plan  depicting  the  economic  zones  and  the  multimodal connectivity infrastructure with an objective to holistically integrate the interventions of various Ministries / Departments and address missing gaps to ensure seamless movement of people, goods & services.  To attain  this  objective  and  overcome  the  challenge  of  breaking  silos, intensive and regular coordination between various Ministries / Departments of Government of India along with the State Governments and private sector industries / experts / stakeholders have been carried out during the planning and implementation stages. PM GatiShakti-NMP is  a  pan-India  initiative  covering  Ministries  /  Departments  at  National level and  States  are also encouraged  to  adopt  this  framework.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Jaisalmer-Kandla Rail Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1613 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## JAISALMER-KANDLA RAIL PROJECT

†1613.   SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of Jaisalmer-Kandla rail project;
- (b) whether the Government of Rajasthan has given its consent in principle to provide land for the said project; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  follow  up  action  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) : Jaisalmer is already connected by Broad Gauge rail line to Kandla Port via  Jodhpur.  However,  for  direct  connectivity,  surveys  for  Jaisalmer  to Barmer  and  Barmer  to  Bhabhar  were  completed  in  2012-13.  As  these projects were financially unviable and since adequate connectivity already exists, these projects have not been taken forward.

(b) & (c) :  Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1612 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: ROB in Kesinga
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Basanta Kumar Panda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1612 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## ROB IN KESINGA

## †1612. SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  approve  the  Detailed Project  Report  (DPR)  of  Railway  Over  Bridge  in  Kesinga  of  my Parliamentary Constituency, which was sanctioned in the year, 2016 but the work could not be started due to delay in land acquisition by the State Government;
- (b) if so, the time by when the work is likely to be started; and;
- (c)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c):  Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Kesinga in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) No.  RV-172 falls on National Highway  (NH). As per the Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MOU)  between  Ministry  of  Railway and Ministry of Road  Transport  and  Highways/National  Highway Authority of India (MoRTH/NHAI)  dt. 10.11.2014, MoRTH/NHAI has to replace all LCs on NH corridors by ROBs/RUBs on single entity basis at their cost.   Consideration of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of ROB at Kesinga pertains to MoRTH.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1611 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Implemention of Dual Time Zone Policy
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Pradyut Bordoloi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1611 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021)

## IMPLEMENTION OF DUAL TIME ZONE POLICY

1611.  SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government intends to implement adual time zone policy  in  consideration  of  the  time  gap  between  Western  and Eastern States of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether the Government has conducted any assessment of loss of human productivity and excess electricity consumption in the North East Region on account of following a single time zone and if so, details thereof;
- (c)   whether strategic reasons serve as a sufficient argument against dual time zones if most large countries serve as precedent for the feasibility of multiple time zones;
- (d)   the details of examples or case-studies of other countries where having  more  than  one  time  zone  has  compromised  strategic interests;
- (e)   the  details  of  the  recommendations  made  by  the  HighLevel Committee (HLC) in the matter of dual time zones; and
- (f) whether it  is  the  final  appellate  body  in  this  matter  if  so,  the
- details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY& EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a ) No, Sir. Question does not arise.
- (b) to (e) The matter has been thoroughly examined from time to time at various levels by the Government and the proposal has not been agreed.
- (f)  There  is  no  appellate  body  to  the  then  constituted  High  Level Committee (HLC).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 140 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Pending Cases in RNI
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *140

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2021

## PENDING CASES IN RNI

*140.  DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a large number of cases relating to the transfer of ownership of Gujarat based magazines and newspapers are pending with the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI);
- (b) the number of such cases pending with the RNI alongwith the period of pendency;
- (c) the  reasons  for  not  disposing  of  these  cases  which  have been pending for years;
- (d) the time by which such cases are likely to be disposed of;
- (e) whether  the  staff in RNI  office have  been  sensitized regarding appropriate behaviour with the applicants;
- (f) if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) if  not,  the  reasons  therefor and the action proposed to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR}:

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (g) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *140 FOR ANSWER ON 07.12.2021

(a) to (d): The Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) receives applications from publishers/owners of newspapers for transfer of ownership from across the country, including from Gujarat,  which  are  scrutinized  and  processed  in  accordance with the laid down procedure. Letters are also issued in those cases where certain deficiencies in the application/documents are found  and  decisions are  taken  on  removal  of  such deficiencies.  In  respect  of  Gujarat,  out  of  164  applications with  RNI  for  transfer  of  ownership,  in  117  applications  the deficiency letters have been issued.

(e)  to  (g):  The  RNI  officials  are  adequately  sensitized  to  deal with grievances and senior officers in RNI meet the publishers on a regular basis for addressing their grievances.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 138 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Construction of New Sports Stadiums
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *138 ANSWERED ON 07.12.2021

Construction of New Sports Stadiums

*138. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

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

- (a) the details of new sports stadiums constructed throughout the country during  the  last  five  years  with  latest  infrastructure  for  the  benefit  of sportspersons and youth;
- (b) the details of funds allocated for the said purpose, funds spent so far and status of stadiums which are under construction, State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to construct Olympic level Sports Complex  in  Satara  district  of  Maharashtra  as  it  has  rich  tradition  of wrestling and other sports; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  *138  ANSWERED  ON  07.12.2021  REGARDING 'CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SPORTS STADIUMS' ASKED BY SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL , HON'BLE MEMBER OF LOK SABHA

(a)  and  (b) 'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility  to construct  stadiums  in  the  country  rests  with  the  State/Union  Territory Governments. The Union Government supplements their efforts. The sports stadia  in  various  parts  of  the  country  are  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the respective  bodies/departments  of  State/UT  Governments.  As  such,  the information  about  them  is  not  maintained  in  this  Ministry.  However,  this Ministry  has  sanctioned  267  sports  infrastructure  projects  of  various categories amounting  to  ₹  2244.52  crore across  the  country  under  the Khelo India Scheme for the benefit of sportspersons and youth.

(c)  Khelo  India  Scheme  is  a  demand  driven  scheme  under  which  projects are  sanctioned  on  the  basis  of  proposals  received  from  various  State/UT Governments and other eligible entities from time to time. This Ministry has not  received  any  proposal  to  construct  Olympic  level  Sports  Complex  in Satara district of Maharashtra.

(d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 135 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dhal Singh Bisen

## GOVERNEMNT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE  AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.135

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH   DECEMBER, 2021

## PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN MAANDHANYOJANA

†*135.    Dr. DHAL SINGH BISEN:

Will  the  Minister  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare कृ िष एवं िकसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the amount provided to farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana is being recovered due to wrong information;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  farmers  in  Madhya  Pradesh  for  whom  orders  have  been issued for recovery of the said amount along with the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  direction  is  proposed  to  be  issued  by  the  Government  to  provide relief to such farmers;
- (d)     if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the number of farmers who are not getting the amount provided under the said scheme  even  after  fulfilling  the  eligibility  criteria  and  the  number  of  such  farmers  in Seoni and Balaghat districts under Balaghat Parliamentary Constituency along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.135 DUE FOR REPLY ON 07 TH  DECEMBER, 2021.

(a): Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (PM-KMY), a Central Sector Scheme is being  implemented  in order  to  provide  social  security  net  for  the  Small  and  Marginal Farmers (SMF) by way of pension, as they have minimal or no savings to sustain their livelihood and to support them in the event of consequent loss of livelihood.   Under this scheme, the eligible  small  and  marginal  farmers  get  a  minimum  fixed  pension  of  Rs. 3,000/-  subject  to  certain  exclusion  criteria,  on  attaining  the  age  of  60  years.    The Scheme is a  voluntary  and  contributory  pension  scheme,  with  entry  age  of  18  to  40 years. The eligible farmer may opt to become member of the Scheme by subscribing to a Pension Fund. The farmer is required to contribute Rs 100/ - per month at median entry age of 29 years. The Central Government also contributes to the Pension Fund in equal  amount.  The  Contribution  is  made  to  a  Pension  Fund  managed  by  the  Life Insurance Corporation which is responsible for pension pay out.

Therefore,  question  to  recover  the  amount  provided  to  farmers  due  to  wrong information does not rise. (b) to (d): Does not arise in view of above.

(e): As  PM-KMY Scheme is  a  voluntary  and  contributory  pension  Scheme,  all  the eligible  farmers  can  get  themselves  registered  under  the  Scheme.  The  number  of farmers  registered  under  the  Scheme  in  Seoni  and  Balaghat  districts  of  Madhya Pradesh is 15,432 and 2,255 respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 133 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Damage due to Heavy Rains
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Khan Saumitra

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 133

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## DAMAGE DUE TO HEAVY RAINS

## *133.      SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

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

- (a) the  value  of  agricultural  and  horticultural  crops  damaged  due  to  heavy  rains  in West Bengal during the last year; (b) whether the Government has conducted any survey in this regard and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  assistance  to  farmers  under National Disaster Relief Fund to cover the said losses, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether the  Government  has received any request  in  this  regard  and  if  so,  the reaction of the Government thereto; (e) the steps taken by the Government to cover the loss of life, property and livestock along with the details thereof; and whether the Government has released any funds in this regard, if so, the details
- (f) thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

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

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF  STARRED QUESTION NO. 133  DUE FOR REPLY ON 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2021.

(a) to (f):          The  State  Governments undertake relief measures in the wake of natural disasters  from  the  State  Disaster  Response  Fund  (SDRF)  already  placed  at  their disposal in accordance with Government of India approved items and norms. Additional assistance  is  extended  from  the  National  Disaster  Response  Fund  (NDRF)  as  per established procedure. The assistance approved under SDRF/NDRF norms is provided in the form of relief. 5.71  lakh  hectare  of  agriculture/horticulture  cropped  area  was  reported  to  have been affected in West Bengal due to cyclonic storm 'Amphan' during 2020. An amount of Rs.2250.28  crore  under  NDRF  and  Rs.1011.00  crore  (central  share)  under  SDRF  was released to the State during 2020-21.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 128 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Jurisdiction of BSF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Feroze Varun Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO *128

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 07 TH  DECEMBER, 2021/ AGRAHAYANA 16, 1943 (SAKA)

JURISDICTION OF BSF

*128.     SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI;

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the rationale for extending the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) from 15 km to 50 km inside the international borders in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam by the Government Notification dated 11 October, 2021;
- (b) the rationale for reducing the jurisdiction of BSF from 80 km to 50 km inside the international borders in Gujarat;
- (c)  whether the Government has taken necessary action/steps in this regard as required under Section 139(3) of the Border Security Force Act, 1968; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  time  by  which  the  Government  is planning to do the same?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *128 DATED 07TH DECEMBER, 2021.

(a) & (b) The extension in territorial jurisdiction of BSF in some States is aimed at empowering BSF to discharge its border guarding duties more effectively in the wake of use of technology like Dynamic Remotely Operated Navigation Equipment (Drones), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), etc. generally having long range, by anti-national forces for surveillance as well as for smuggling of arms, narcotics and fake Indian currency notes (FICN).  It would also help in curbing the menace  of  cattle  smuggling  as  smugglers  take  refuge  in  the  interior  areas outside the jurisdiction of   BSF.

(c) & (d) As required under Section 139(3) of BSF Act, 1968, these notifications have  been  laid  on  the  table  of  the  Lok  Sabha  on  November  30,  2021.    These notifications  would  be  laid  on  the  table  of  the  Rajya  Sabha  on  the  day  it  is included in the list of business.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Use of Plastic Fishing Equipment
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1610 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## Use of Plastic Fishing Equipment

## 1610.  Dr. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing presence of deeply harmful plastic microparticles  in  Indian  waters,  particularly  along  the  North  Kerala  coast,  as  found recently in scientific studies;
- (b) whether  the  Government  intends  to  take  specific  steps  to  curb  the  spread  of  these particles, which are spread by practices including poor waste management and the use of plastic fishing equipment and are extremely harmful to marine life;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) Plastic  debris  is  a  common  and  increasing  pollutant  in  the  world's  oceans  including Indian Ocean originating both from land and sea based sources such as runoff from the rivers carrying plastic waste coming  from  household, industrial and commercial  activities, commercial and recreational shipping, fishing activities etc. As per scientific studies, lost and abandoned fishing gear and Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) from fishing boats are also sources of plastic pollution in Indian waters including Kerala.

(b) and (c) India is participating in International Maritime Organization-Food and Agriculture Organization-Norway GloLitter Partnerships (GLP) project as Leading Partnering  Country.  The  said  GLP  Project  is  aimed  in  assisting  participating  developing countries to prevent and reduce marine plastic litter from the maritime transport as well as fisheries  sectors,  and  identifying  opportunities  for  the  reduction  of  plastic  uses  in  both industries.  Under GLP,  a  draft  National  Action  Plan  has  been  prepared  by  Government  of India  to  prevent  and  reduce  the  Marine  Plastic  Litter  (MPL)  and  in  particular  Sea-based Marine Plastic  Litter  to  reverse  the  negative  environmental  impacts  of  plastic  discard  and loss.  In  addition,  Department  of  Fisheries,  Government  of  India,  also  intends  to  create awareness  regarding  plastic  marine  pollution  under  its  scheme  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya Sampada Yojana.

- (d) Does not arise.

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