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Lok Sabha Question No. 2768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Impact of 10 GWh Capacity Project
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Chintamani Maharaj, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2768

ANSWERED ON 18.03.2025

## IMPACT OF 10 GWh CAPACITY PROJECT

## †2768. SHRI CHINTAMANI MAHARAJ: SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) in what way this project with 10 GWh capacity contribute to achieving India's overall battery manufacturing targets;
- (b) the manner in which this agreement aligns with the National Mission on Transformational Mobility and Battery Storage of India;
- (c) the impact of this initiative on the Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem and energy storage sector in India;
- (d) whether the Government has any proposal to have a collaboration with other companies to further boost ACC (Advanced Chemistry Cell) production under the PLI scheme; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)

(a),  (d)  &  (e): The  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  (MHI)  administers  a  Production  Linked Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  namely  'National  Programme  on  Advanced  Chemistry  Cell  (ACC) Battery Storage'. Under the scheme, the total outlay is ₹18,100 Crore for a capacity of 50 GWh for a period of 5 years after gestation period of 2 years.  A total of 40 GWh in two tranches has been allocated to four PLI beneficiaries.  Further, as per recommendation of EGoS in July 2024, MHI initiated the process for finalizing bid documents for balance 10 GWh capacity for Grid Scale  Stationary  Storage  (GSSS)  applications  in  consultation  with  Ministry  of  New  and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The details of the scheme may be seen at: https://heavyindustries.gov.in/pli-scheme-national-programme-advanced-chemistry-cell-acc- battery-storage. The objectives of the PLI ACC scheme are:

- i. Promoting indigenous manufacturing
- ii. Enhancing cost competitiveness
- iii. Boosting clean energy and sustainability
- iv. Encouraging investment and innovation
- v. Developing a robust supply chain and generating employment and economic growth.
- vi. Fostering local manufacturing to decrease dependence on imported batteries, supporting the broader goal of self-reliance in the energy sector.

(b): The "National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage" is a government initiative in India which , inter-alia , aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles  (EVs)  and  battery  storage  technologies  by  promoting  manufacturing  of  Giga  Scale battery manufacturing units.

(c): The scheme is creating ACC manufacturing ecosystem in the country by reducing battery costs,  making  EVs  more  affordable  and  accelerating  adoption,  enhancing  energy  storage solutions for renewable integration, improving grid stability and energy efficiency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2767 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation Through PMKSY
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2767

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  MARCH, 2025

## DRIP AND SPRINKLER IRRIGATION THROUGH PMKSY

2767.  SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps being taken to promote micro-irrigation under PMKSY;
- (b) the areas covered under drip and sprinkler irrigation so far through PMKSY;
- (c) whether  the  financial  assistance  is  provided  to  farmers  for  adopting  micro irrigation;
- (d) whether the Government has assessed the impact of micro irrigation on water conservation; and
- (e) the share of micro irrigation projects in the total budget of PMKSY?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a)  :          Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  Per  Drop  More  Crop  (PDMC) Scheme  is being implemented since 2015-16.  The Scheme focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation, namely, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.  From 2015-16 to 2021-22, the Scheme was implemented as a component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). From 2022-23, the scheme is being implemented under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY).

- (b): From 2015-16 till date, 96.97 lakh ha has been covered under micro irrigation through PDMC scheme, which includes 46.37 lakh ha under drip irrigation and 50.60 lakh ha under sprinkler irrigation.
- (c):  Under PDMC Scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers for installation of  micro  irrigation  systems  @  55%  and  45%  of  the  unit  cost  to  small  &    marginal farmers and other farmers respectively.

(d) : NITI  Aayog  conducted  an  evaluation  study  of  PDMC  scheme  in  the  year 2020. The study revealed that the scheme is relevant in achieving national priorities such  as  improving  on-farm  water  use  efficiency,  enhancing  crop productivity, generating employment opportunities, overall income enhancement of farmers etc.

(e):     Central Assistance of Rs. 5711.55 crore has been released/sanctioned till date under PMRKVY  to  the  States during current financial year, which includes Rs. 2232.30 crore for PDMC scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Vibrant Villages Programme in Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2764

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  MARCH, 2025/ PHALGUNA 27, 1946 (SAKA)

VIBRANT VILLAGES PROGRAMME IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

†2764.     DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the total funds allocated to Himachal Pradesh so far under the Vibrant Villages Programme;

(b)  the  funds  allocated/proposed  to  be  allocated  to  Himachal  Pradesh under the said Programme for the financial year 2024-25; and

(c) the details of the developmental works which have been focused upon under the Vibrant Villages Programme?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP),  as  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme,  on  15th  February,  2023  for comprehensive development of the select villages in 46 blocks abutting northern  border  in  19  districts  in  4  States  &  1  UT  including  Himachal Pradesh.

The programme envisages focused areas of interventions in the select villages  for  creation  of  opportunities  for  livelihood  generation  through

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2764 FOR 18.03.2025

promotion of tourism & cultural heritage, skill development & entrepreneurship  and  development  of  cooperative  societies  including agriculture/horticulture,  cultivation  of  medicinal  plants/herbs  etc.    The interventions  also  include  providing  road  connectivity  to  unconnected villages,  village  infrastructures,  energy  including  renewable  energy, television & telecom connectivity.

So far, under the Vibrant Villages Programme, a total of 79 projects with an outlay of Rs. 93.57 Crore have been sanctioned in select villages of Himachal Pradesh under VVP by MHA and under convergence by the other Ministries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2762 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: National Mineral Development Corporation
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2762

FOR ANSWER ON 18.03.2025

## NATIONAL MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

2762. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the States where the National Mineral Development Corporation and its related branches/systems are functioning in the country;
- (b)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  has  maintained  transparency  in  its functioning/actions;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  investigation  into  the  increasing crimes and national losses in the National Mineral Development Corporation;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the persons found guilty therein including the action taken against thereupon;
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (f) whether the Government is aware that the crimes and national losses have been increasing manifold in the National Mineral Development Corporation; and
- (g) the details of the productivity at Hyderabad Head Office as well as at Research and Development Centre, Hyderabad?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

- (a) The details of State-wise National Mineral Development Corporation Limited's (NMDC) branches/systems functioning in the country are as under:-

| State                                                                                                                                                                         | Branches/Systems              |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad)                                                                                                                                                    | Head Office                   |
| Delhi, West Bengal (Kolkata), Tamilnadu (Chennai), Karnataka (Bengaluru), Maharashtra (Mumbai), Chhattisgarh (Raipur), Odisha (Bhubaneshwar), Andhra Pradesh (Vishakhapatnam) | Regional Offices              |
| Chhattisgarh and Karnataka                                                                                                                                                    | NMDC iron ore mining projects |
| Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                                                                | Diamond mining project        |
| Karnataka                                                                                                                                                                     | Pellet Plant                  |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2761 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Credit Guarantee Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2761

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  MARCH 2025

## CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME

2761.  SHRI ANOOP PRADHAN VALMIKI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the features of the recently proposed Credit Guarantee Scheme for eNWRbased Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) are designed to provide holistic support to both small and large stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem particularly in Hathras district;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) & (b): As  per  the  information  received  from  Department  of  Food  and  Public Distribution,  the  prime  objective  of  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  for  electronic  negotiable warehouse receipt (e-NWR) based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) is to encourage banks to extend pledge finance against e-NWRs to farmers and traders on agricultural/ horticultural produce  stored  in  the  Warehousing  Development  and  Regulatory  Authority  (WDRA) registered warehouses.

This scheme is expected to increase the post-harvest finance and enhance credit flow to the farming sector, thereby avoiding distress sale and realizing better remunerative prices for the farm produce.

The  scheme  is  applicable  in  all  parts  of  India  including  Hathras  district  and  all segments of population subject to guidelines of the scheme.

- (c): Not applicable in view of reply to (a) and (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 240 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Employment Opportunities through APNA Platform
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki, Shri Chintamani Maharaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *240

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2025

## EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH APNA PLATFORM

## *240.   SHRI ANOOP PRADHAN VALMIKI: SHRI CHINTAMANI MAHARAJ:

Will  the  Minister  of  LABOUR  AND  EMPLOYMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the impact of partnership with APNA platform on the generated employment opportunities in the country especially in  Hathras  district  of  Uttar  Pradesh  including  the  number  of people benefited so far from the same;
- (b) the details of special steps taken by the Government to ensure equitable share of women  and  Divyangjans in the said employment opportunities, particularly in Hathras district;
- (c) whether  the  APNA  platform  is  likely  to  get  access  to  the candidate database of National Career Service (NCS);
- (d) if so, the likely impact thereof on augmenting the employment opportunities in small districts like Hathras; and
- (e) the details of the measures implemented by the Government to  secure  the  data  and  privacy  of  personal  information  of candidates, particularly in Hathras and other Regions?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. 240 DUE FOR REPLY ON 17.03.2025 BY SHRI ANOOP PRADHAN VALMIKI, AND SHRI CHINTAMANI MAHARAJ REGARDING 'EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH APNA PLATFORM'

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) has signed an MoU with APNA, one of India's leading job recruitment platforms to enhance employment prospects for job seekers. Job seekers on NCS will gain broader employment options across metro and non -metro  cities.  It  will  promote  equal  opportunities  for  all  including women  and  persons  with  disabilities,  ensuring  a  fair  recruitment process.  This  initiative  aligns  with  NCS's  mission  to  create  a dynamic,  inclusive  job  ecosystem,  helping  job  seekers  from  all backgrounds find suitable opportunities. This collaboration marks a significant step in bridging the gap between  talent  and  employment,  fostering  economic  growth  and workforce development in India. This partnership will bring over 10 lakh job opportunities annually to the National Career Service (NCS) Portal, strengthening domestic employment avenues. APNA and other MoU partners will be able to access the data of  candidates  who  have  applied  and  also  those  who  have  not applied but are eligible for that post. National Career Services has implemented necessary measures to ensure that the data security is in compliance with MeiTY guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 236 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Jan Samarth Kisan Credit Cards
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri P V Midhun Reddy

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *236

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025/PHALGUNA 26, 1946 (SAKA)

## Jan Samarth Kisan Credit Cards

## *236 Shri P V Midhun Reddy:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has begun rolling out the Jan Samarth Kisan Credit Card scheme in the five identified States; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the process for selection of States and regions within States for implementation of the said scheme; (d) whether the State of Andhra Pradesh is included in this pilot initiative; and (e) if so, the specific districts covered and the steps taken by the Government to ensure smooth

- access to farmers?

## ANSWER

## THE FINANCE MINISTER

(Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman)

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

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Statement referred in reply to parts (a) to (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. *236 to be  answered  on  17.03.2025  regarding  Jan  Samarth  Kisan  Credit  Cards  by  Shri  P  V Midhun Reddy:

(a) to (e): Rolling of Kisan Credit Card scheme in JanSamarth portal had begun on pilot basis utilising  the  Digital  Public  Infrastructure i.e. AgriStack  in  the  States  of  Uttar  Pradesh, Maharashtra  and  Madhya  Pradesh.  Pilot  is  successfully  completed  in  the  States  of  Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi and Farrukhabad), Maharashtra (Beed) and Madhya Pradesh (Neemuch and Seoni).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 235 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Smt. Sajda Ahmed, Ms Kangna Ranaut

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  No.  *235

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONOAY, MARCH 17,a02'IPHALGUNA  26, 1946 (SAKA)

## CONSTITUTION  OF 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

## -235.  MS KANGNA RANAUT: SMT. SAJDA AHMED:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the 8rh Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been constituted by the Government  for revision of salaries  and pensions  of Central Government  employees;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the terms of reference  of the Commission and the time fixed for submission  of its report to the Government;
- (c) the approximate number  of Central Government employees and pensioners at the 7th CPC level likely to be benefitted  by the 8th CPC leading to consumption boost and the economic growth across the country  including  Odisha;
- (d) whether implementation of the recommendations of the 8th CPC is likely to increase the financial burden  on Government;
- (e) if so, the details thereof,  and
- (f) whether the Government  has conducted  any studies or held any consultation  with employee unions, pensioners  and other stakeholders  to assess  the impact of 8th CPC on fiscal policies  and Government  expenditure?

## ANSWER FINANCE  MINISTER SMT. NIRMALA SITHARA

- (a):  lt has been decided by the Government  to constitute  the 8th Central Pay Commission  (CPC).
- (b):  \Mll be decided in due course of time
- (c): The approximate number of Central Government civilian employees  and pensioners/family  pensioners  is 36.57 lakh (as on 01.03.2025)  and 33.91 lakh (as on 31 .12.2024)  respectively. Defence  Personnel and Pensioners will also be benefitted.
- (d) & (e): The financial implication of the recommendations  of the 8th Central Pay Commission will be known, once the recommendations are made by the 8th Central Pay Commission  and accepted  by the Government.
- (0: lnputs on Terms  of Reference (ToR) have been sought from major stakeholders including  Ministry  of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department  of Personnel & Training and from States. lmpact of 8th CPC can be assessed only once the recommendations  are made by 8th CPC and are accepted  by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 228 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Heritage Sites in Bhiwani-Mahendergarh
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO. *228

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025

## HERITAGE SITES IN BHIWANI-MAHENDERGARH

## *228 . SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of heritage sites that have been identified for conservation under the  Government's cultural preservation schemes  in Bhiwani-Mahendragarh constituency of Haryana State;
- (b) whether the Government has undertaken any steps to promote regional folk art, music and literature for the said constituency;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has any plans to establish a regional cultural center in Bhiwani or Mahendragarh to support artists; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *228 FOR 17.03.2025.

- (a) There are three centrally protected monuments in Mahendragarh District and One centrally protected archaeological site in Bhiwani District under the care and maintenance of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the Haryana State. The list of centrally protected monuments in Bhiwani and Mehendragarh district is attached as Annexure I.
- (b) The Government of India has set up North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC),
- & Patiala  and  North  Central  Zone  Cultural  Centre  (NCZCC),  Prayagraj  to
- (c) protect, promote and preserve various forms of folk art and culture of their member States including the State of Haryana (Bhiwani- Mahendragarh). These ZCCs organize various cultural activities and programmes in their member States including Haryana on regular basis.
- (d) NZCC,  Patiala  &  NCZCC,  Prayagraj  cater  to  the  cultural  needs  of  the
- & State of Haryana including Bhiwani- Mahendragarh satisfactorily.

(e)

## ANNEXURE-I

## ANNEXURE REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *228 FOR 17.03.2025.

|   S.No | Name of monument/site                           | Locality    | District     |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------|--------------|
|      1 | Jal Mahal and adjacent Land                     | Narnaul     | Mahendargarh |
|      2 | Shah Ibrahim's Tomb together with adjacent land | Narnaul     | Mahendargarh |
|      3 | Shah Quli Khan's Tomb with adjacent land        | Narnaul     | Mahendargarh |
|      4 | Ancient Site                                    | Naurnagabad | Bhiwani      |