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Lok Sabha Question No. 1926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Promotion of Production and Export in Textile Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Arvind Dharmapuri

## PROMOTION OF PRODUCTION AND EXPORT IN TEXTILE SECTOR

## 1926. SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a) the steps that are being taken by the Government for promotion of production and export in the textile sector;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  set  up  new  PM  MITRA  Parks  across  the  country,  if  so,  the  details thereof State/UT-wise;

(c) the details of total funds allocated and utilised under the PM MITRA Park scheme since its inception, State/UT-wise; and

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  expected  investments  and  employment  generation specifically in the PM MITRA Park established in Telangana and if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिररराज स ंह )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a): In  order  to  promote  growth  and  development  of  the  textile  sector  including  exports,  the Government is implementing various schemes/initiatives including Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP), Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS), Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM),  SAMARTH -Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector  ATUFS,    Silk  Samagra-2,  National  Handloom  Development  Program  (NHDP)  and  National Handicraft Development Program (NHDP).

(b) to (d): With a view to  develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire value-chain of the textile industry, the Government has approved setting up of 7 (Seven) PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites with scheme  outlay  of  Rs.  4,445  crore  for  the  period  2021-22  to  2027-28.  The  Government  has  finalised 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up PM MITRA Parks. Once completed, it is expected that each PM MITRA Park will attract about Rs. 10,000 crore investment and generate about 3 lakh (direct/indirect) employment opportunities.

So far investment MoUs/ proposals with expected investments potential of over Rs. 18,500 crore have been signed/received under the PM MITRA Park scheme. In respect of PM MITRA Park Amravati Maharashtra, tender of infrastructure development for Rs. 111 crore has been finalized and work order issued.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Local Aaccommodation Boards
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1923

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  MARCH, 2025/ PHALGUNA 20, 1946 (SAKA)

LOCAL AACCOMMODATION BOARDS

1923.     SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  guidelines  or  permissions allowing  Local  Accommodation  Boards  (LAB)  in  the  Union  Territory  of Lakshadweep  to  consider  the  requests  of  contract  employees  for  the allotment of Government quarters;

(b) if so, the details of such guidelines, including the criteria for allotment, priority  given  to  regular  Government  employees,  and  the  conditions imposed on contract employees for such allotments;

- (c) whether the Government has specified any payment terms for contract employees  occupying  Government  quarters,  such  as  payment  of  three times the license fee, and if so, the rationale behind such a policy;
- (d)  whether any measures have been taken to ensure that Government quarters  are  vacated  promptly  by  contract  employees  when  eligible regular  employees  or  administrative  needs  arise,  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  transparency  and accountability  in  the  allotment  process  of  Government  quarters  to contract employees?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e):

The Lakshadweep Administration has granted permission  to the Local Accommodation Boards in all islands to consider requests from

contract employees for allotment of quarters, subject to availability, after allotting to the eligible regular employees as per the prevailing rules.

The allotment is made on payment of three times the license fee, which is similar to the license fee applicable to the Government employees in case of allotment of higher category of accommodation.  As per the extant guidelines, whenever eligible employees apply for the quarters or for any other  administrative  reason,  it  becomes  necessary,  the  occupant  shall vacate the quarter within one month of receiving  notice. The contract employees are required to provide an undertaking in this regard before the allotment is made. Seniority list of eligible applicants is published before considering allotment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: 5F Vision in Textile Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## 5F VISION IN TEXTILE PARKS

## 1921. SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) the details of the Textile Parks being developed in line with the 5F vision in various States including Gujarat under Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM-MITRA) Parks scheme;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  implementing  measures  to  generate  direct  and  indirect  employment through the scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the sectors within the textile industry that are expected to benefit the job opportunities created under the PM-MITRA initiative?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिररराज स ंह )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a) to (c): With a view to develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for the entire value-chain of the textile industry, the Government has approved setting up of 7 (Seven) PM Mega Integrated Textile Region  and  Apparel  (PM  MITRA)  Parks  in  Greenfield/Brownfield  sites with  a  scheme  outlay  of  Rs.  4,445  crore  for  the  period  2021-22  to  2027-28.  The  Government  has finalised  7  sites  viz.  Tamil  Nadu  (Virudhnagar),  Telangana  (Warangal),  Gujarat  (Navsari),  Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up PM MITRA Parks. PM MITRA Parks will offer the opportunity of creating an Integrated Textiles Value Chain right from spinning, weaving, processing, and printing to garment manufacturing with the 5F vision i.e. Farm to Fibre; Fibre to Factory; Factory to Fashion; Fashion to Foreign.

Once completed, it is expected that each PM MITRA Park will generate 3 lakh (direct/indirect) employment  across  all  elements  of  the  textile  value  chain  including  spinning,  weaving,  processing, printing, garment and accessories manufacturing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1919 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Per Capita Paper Consumption
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1919.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 11 TH  MARCH, 2025.

## PER CAPITA PAPER CONSUMPTION

## 1919.  SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that the per capita paper consumption in the country is currently at a low of 16 kg, as compared to the global average of 57 kg;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  steps  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to increase the country's per capita paper consumption, considering the projected rise due to increasing literacy rates, the growth of organized retail, the rising need for packaging, and overall economic development; and
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to tackle environmental damage caused by high paper consumption, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) & (b): It  is  a  fact  that  per  capita consumption of paper in the country is 16 kg. Per capita  consumption  would  rise  in  future,  however,  on  account  of,  inter-alia, focus on sustainability and steps such as ban on single-use plastic which has a positive impact on demand for paper based packaging materials, increasing education and literacy levels and the resultant increased demand for printed material, ancillary paper demand on account of manufacturing growth due to various government initiatives.
- (c): Paper is one of the most environment-friendly products as it is produced from renewable and sustainable resources and thus, biodegradable and  recyclable. Moreover,  the  Government  has  notified  the  environmental  standards for various  industries  including  pulp  &  paper  industry  under  the  Environment (Protection)  Rules,  1986.  The  Government  has  also  developed  Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for utilisation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) sludge and process sludge generated from the pulp & paper industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1918 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Banning of Chinese-owned Apps
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1918

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  MARCH, 2025/ PHALGUNA 20, 1946 (SAKA) BANNING OF CHINESE-OWNED APPS

†1918.     SHRI SHYAMKUMAR DAULAT BARVE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that in 2020, when border tensions between India and  China  reached  an  all  time  high,  the  Government  had  banned  59 Chinese-owned Apps such as TikTok, Shareit, Shein, UC Browser, WeChat, Bigo Live etc.;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is aware that 59 Chinese Apps banned by the Government  in  2020  have  silently  returned,  either  under  new  names  or with slight modifications and some have changed ownership while others have largely remained the same; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and whether the due process was followed by the Government to lift the ban?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a)  &  (b):  Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  Technology  (MeitY) issues  blocking  directions  from  time-to-time  under  Section  69A  of  the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 and its rules namely the Information  Technology  (Procedure  and  Safeguards  for  Blocking  for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009 in the interest of sovereignty & integrity of India, security of  the  State  and  public  order.  In 2020, the

Central Government  issued  blocking  directions to block 59 mobile applications.

(c)  &  (d):  Security  agencies  monitor  blocked  apps  and  apps  which resurface or pose concerns are recommended for blocking in the interest of sovereignty & integrity of India, security of the State and public order. Further, the Government of India reviews its blocking orders from time-totime based on the compliance by the company of the blocked app with prescribed government guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1915 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Modernisation of  Textile Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad, Shri Raja Ram Singh

## MODERNISATION OF TEXTILE SECTOR

## 1915. SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH: SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a)  the  details  of  various  region-specific  schemes  aiming  at  developing  and  modernising  the  textile sector;

(b) the locations selected to set up 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks;

(c) whether the Government has conducted/constituted any committee to assess the impact of these parks on employment generation, export growth and GDP contribution and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d)  the  details  of  the  key  stakeholders  selected  for  setting  up  of  these  parks  along  with  the  details  of consultations held with them for introduction of this policy?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिररराज स ंह )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a): In  order  to  promote  growth  and  development  of  the  textile  sector  including  exports,  the Government is implementing various schemes/initiatives including Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP), Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS), Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM),  SAMARTH -Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector  ATUFS,  Silk  Samagra-2,  National  Handloom  Development  Program  (NHDP)  and  National Handicraft Development Program (NHDP) etc.

(b): With a view to  develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire value-chain of the textile industry, the Government has approved setting up of 7 (Seven) PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites with scheme outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore for the period 2021-22 to 2027-28. The Government has finalised 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up PM MITRA Parks.

(c) & (d): In  order  to  implement  the  PM  MITRA  Scheme,  MoUs  as  well  as  JV  agreements  have been  signed  between  Government  of  India  and  PM  MITRA  States.  Special  Purpose  Vehicles  (SPVs) have been incorporated in all greenfield PM MITRA Parks with State Governments' holding 51% stake in the SPV and remaining 49% being held by the Government of India.

Once completed, it is expected that each PM MITRA Park will attract about  Rs. 10,000 crore investment and generate about 3 lakh (direct/indirect) employment opportunities.

Nearly 50 different levels of engagements and consultations with various stakeholders including states, investors, potential park developers at international, national and local levels have been done so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1914 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Support to Groundnut Farmers in Karnataka
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Kota Srinivasa Poojary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1914

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MARCH, 2025

## SUPPORT TO GROUNDNUT FARMERS IN KARNATAKA 1914. SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY:

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

(a) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  support  groundnut  farmers  in Karnataka, particularly in the districts of Udupi, Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga, Tumakur and Malnad region for providing better market access;

(b) whether the Government has any plans to promote the establishment of groundnut oil extraction units in Karnataka, given the importance of groundnut oil extraction and its potential for export; and

(c) the details of measures being taken to enhance the export potential of groundnut oil  and    other  groundnut-based  products  from  Karnataka, in  order  to  boost  the State's agricultural  economy?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a):    The  Union  Cabinet  has  approved  the  National  Mission  on  Edible  Oils  - Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) on 3 rd  October, 2024 to boost domestic oilseed production over a seven-year period,  from  2024-25  to  2030-31.  The  objective  of  NMEO-Oilseeds  is  to  enhance  the production  of  key  primary  oilseed  crops  including  groundnut.  As  reported  by  State Government of Karnataka, NMEO- Oilseeds and Targeting Rice Fallow Area - Oilseeds (TRFA-OS) programmes are being implemented in the State. Additionally, 1300 ha block level demonstrations for various oilseed crops, including groundnut, were conducted under NMEO- OS and TRFA- OS during 2024-25, details as under:

-  Groundnut demonstrations in Udupi 50 ha., Chikmagalur 125 ha., Uttara Kannada 100 ha and Tumakur 125 ha.
-  Sunflower demonstrations in Chikmagalur 300 ha, Shimoga 100 ha and Tumakur 300 ha.
-  Castor demonstrations in Tumakur 200 ha.

(b) & (c):    NMEO- Oilseeds Mission has provision of establishment of oil extraction units with subsidy of 1/3 rd  cost of unit or Rs. 9.90 lakh per unit (whichever is lower) for selected value chain partners in oilseed clusters.

3.73  lakh  hectare  area  in  Karnataka  was  under  groundnut  during  2023-24.  NMEOOilseeds aims to support increase in area, production and productivity for self- sufficiency in oilseeds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Offshore Mining
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Dr. Shashi Tharoor

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1912 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  MARCH, 2025

## Offshore Mining

## 1912.  Dr. Shashi Tharoor:

Will the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying be pleased to state:

- (a)   Whether the Government has conducted any study to assess how the offshore mining operations of construction sand in Kerala will directly affect the economic survival of the fisherfolk in Kerala who depend on traditional fishing for their livelihoods;
- (b)    If so, the details thereof;
- (c)    Whether any study has been conducted to study the effects of offshore mining activities on the fish breeding grounds and their migratory patterns; and
- (d)    If so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Mines, Government of India enacted the Offshore Areas Mineral and Development Act, 2002, which came into effect in 2010. As on date there is no mining has ever taken place in the offshore areas including territorial waters, EEZ, continental shelf, etc. Hence no such study is conducted to assess the impact of offshore mining off Kerala coast.  In order to conserve the marine biodiversity, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified 130 Marine Protected Areas across the coastal states and Islands and 106 coastal and marine sites have been identified and prioritized as Important Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Areas (ICMBAs) to take care of marine species conservation. As informed by the Ministry of Mines, the offshore blocks have been carved out by excluding such sensitive areas. As per the provisions of the Offshore Areas Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2024, before execution of an operating right, the bidders are required to obtain all consents, approvals, permits, no-objections as may be required under applicable laws for commencement of production operations. Further, as per the provisions of  the  Offshore  Areas  Mineral  Conservation  and  Development  Rules,  2024,  no  production operations shall be undertaken except in accordance with a production plan. The production plan, inter-alia ,  includes  environment  management  plan  indicating  baseline  information,  impact assessment and mitigation measures. Three offshore sand blocks off the Kerala coast are beyond 12 nautical miles from baseline and issues related to safeguarding the fishing grounds and the livelihood aspects of the fishermen have to be duly addressed during preparation of production plan  as  well  as  in  the  environment  management  plan.  Further,  the  National  Institute  of Oceanography has been designated to study the effects of offshore mining activities in the coast of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Samarth Scheme Training Centres
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri C N Annadurai, Shri Selvam G

## SAMARTH SCHEME TRAINING CENTRES

## 1910. SHRI SELVAM G: SHRI C N ANNADURAI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a)  the  number  of  training  centres  established  under  the  Samarth  Scheme  in  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu alongwith the number of persons trained and placed;

(b)  the  criteria  for  selecting  implementing  agencies  for  training  programmes  and  the  monitoring mechanism adopted to assess the effectiveness of the scheme;

(c) whether any third-party evaluation has been conducted to assess the impact of the scheme;

(d)  whether  the  Government plans to expand the scope of Samarth Scheme to cover emerging textile sectors like technical textiles and handicrafts and if so, the details thereof;

(e) the details of new trades and job roles proposed to be included in the scheme;

(f)  whether  any  strategy  has  been  planned  for  upskilling  workers  in  alignment  with  modern  textile manufacturing technologies and if so, the details thereof; and

(g)  whether  the  Government  has  collaborated  with  industry  partners  under  the  Samarth    Scheme  to enhance skill training and if so, the details of such collaborations?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिररराज स ंह )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a): A total of 659 training centers have been established under the Samarth scheme  in the state of Tamil Nadu along with 73,702 beneficiaries are trained (pass) and 63,825 (86.59%) are placed as on 06.03.2025.

(b): Implementing Partners are empaneled through Request for proposal floated at regular interval via online  empanelment  process.  The  scheme  is  implemented  and  monitored  through  a  robust  digital platform linked with Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS and a mobile application for  physical  verification  of  training  centres  with  geo-tagging  /time-stamped  features.  Also,  third  party assessment of trainees and QR code enabled e-certificates.

(c): Yes, a third-party mid- evaluation has been conducted under Samarth.

(d): Technical Textile and handicrafts are already part of the Samarth Scheme.

(e) & (f): Samarth  is  a  demand  driven  skilling  scheme  offering  courses  in  both  entry  level  and upskilling  components.  Courses  under  the  scheme  are  adopted  at  regular  intervals  post  industry consultation. Currently, a total of 120 National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) aligned courses have been adopted for skilling under the Scheme.

(g): Yes,  the  scheme  is  implemented  through  empaneled  Implementing  Partners  including  textile industry and industry associations.