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Lok Sabha Question No. 2080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Increasing Prices of Wheat and Rice
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2080 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2ND AUGUST, 2023

## INCREASING  PRICES OF WHEAT AND RICE

t2080.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD  AND PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTION W+ffH TNT+, eTH at  TT&rfqq fqtwr ++ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the prices of wheat and rice are increasing constantly in the country;
- (b) if  so, whether the Government has taken any steps to check the
- inflating prices;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a): Government of India is closely monitoring the domestic retail prices of wheat and rice. The retail  price of  wheat and rice are continuously changing,. The average retail  price of wheat  in January 2023 was Rs,31,58 per kg which reduced to  Rs.28.74 per kg in May, 2023. Thereafter, the average retail price of wheat has again increased to  Rs,29,59 per kg in July, 2023. The average retail price of rice has also increased to Rs.40.82

per kg in July1 2023 from Rs.38.09 per kg in January, 2023.

- (b) to  (d): Government has taken various steps Worn time to  time to augment domestic availability and stabilize the prices of essential food commodities. These steps, inter-alia, include releases of wheat and rice under OMSS(D) from the buffer to cool down prices, imposition of wheat stock limits! monitoring of stocks declared by entities to prevent hoarding and restrictions on exports of the commodity,

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Influencer Marketing Agency
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2079

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2023

## INFLUENCER MARKETING AGENCY

## 2079.   SHRIMATI MALA ROY:

Will  the  Minister  of  ELECTRONICS  &  INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY  be  pleased  to state:-

- (a) whether the government has floated any tender for empanelment of Influencer Marketing Agency with mygov.in ; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof, agency-wise along with the reasons thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

- (a):        Yes,  Request  for  Empanelment  (RFE)  was  published  on  7 th March  2023  for empanelment of Influencer Marketing Agencies with MyGov.
- (b):       MyGov  has  published  a  RFE  (Request  for  Empanelment)  to  empanel  Influencer Marketing  Agencies  with  MyGov  for  enabling  wider  dissemination  and  enhance  citizen engagement  to  a  higher  level.  The  agencies  will  be  required  to  work  with  MyGov  for dissemination of information related to various campaign /initiatives of MyGov.

In response to the said 'Request for Empanelment (RFE), total 14 bids were received. In the 1st Phase, 4 Agencies have been empaneled with MyGov and remaining 10 bids are under evaluation. No work has been assigned to these empaneled agencies and no expenditure has been incurred so far.

## Name of 4 agencies empaneled with MyGov

1. M/s Appinventiv Technologies Pvt Ltd ,
2. M/s Clanify Media Pvt Ltd,
3. M/s Savin Communication Private Ltd and
4. M/s Windchimes Communications Pvt

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2077 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Rural Development Fund in Bihar
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Dileshwar Kamait

## INISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRSI FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2077 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2ND AUGUST1 2023

## RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND IN BIHAR

## 2077.  SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT

Will the Minister of CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD  AND PUBLIC DisTRIBUTiON vqqttm qM+, VM Bit VT&fRH fRVaT ++ be pleased to state:

- (a) the unspent balance of rural development fund received from Centre to  Bihar; and
- (b) the time by which this  balance amount is expected to be disbursed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) and (b): No  fund is released by Department of Food Public Distribution to State Government  of  Bihar  towards Rural  Development Fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Central Database of Genome Sequencing
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## (a)  & (b)

The  Department  of  Biotechnology  has  formulated  Biotech  -  PRIDE  (Biotech  Promotion  of  Research  and  Innovation  through  Data  Exchange)  guidelines.  The Biotech  PRIDE  Guidelines  are applicable  for  all  biological  data  generated  through research  conducted  within  the  country.  These  Guidelines  are  implemented  through Indian Biological DataCentre (IBDC) at Regional Center for Biotechnology, Faridabad supported  by  Department  of  Biotechnology.  IBDC  is  a  National  Repository  for biological data generated through research within the country and enables exchange of  data  to  facilitate  Research  and  Innovation,  developing  measures  for  safety, standards and quality for datasets and establishing detailed modalities for accessing data.At present, the data center has over 2.5 lakh DNA sequence data sets. This data is  useful  for  research  involved  in  developing  cure  to  different  human  diseases including  cancer.  National  Institute  of  Biomedical  Genomics  (NIBMG),  Kalyani,  an autonomous  institution of DBT  maintains  a dedicated public  database  named 'dbGENVOC' for oral cancer (https://research.nibmg.ac.in/dbcares/dbgenvoc/home.php).

- (c) Not Applicable

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2073 TO BE ASNWERED ON 02.08.2023

## Central Database of Genome Sequencing

2073. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY िवǒान और ŮौȨोिगकी मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  a  policy  of  Central  database  of  genome sequencing of diseases including cancer so that serious disease can be prevented in advance;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

## िवǒानऔर ŮौȨोिगकी मंũालय क े राǛमंũी ( ˢतंũ Ůभार ) ( डॉ . िजतŐū िसंह )
Lok Sabha Question No. 173 (STARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Flagship Programme for Adolescents and Youth
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Rajendra Dhedya  Gavit

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *173

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2023

Flagship Programme for Adolescents and Youth

*173. SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has started any flagship programme for the development of adolescents and youth of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the objectives, features and financial allocation for the said programme; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER [SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]

- (a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *173 FOR REPLY ON 01.08.2023 ASKED BY SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT REGARDING FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH.

- (a) Yes, the Government runs a scheme called National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD) as part of a flagship programme viz., Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK).
- (b) The objectives  of  the  NPYAD  scheme  is  to  engage  youth  for nation  building;  promote  spirit  of  National  Integration;  stimulate action  for  development  and  empowerment  of  adolescent;  develop amongst youth a sense of pride in nationally accepted values like democracy,  socialism,  and  secularism;  foster  social  harmony  and national unity among youth; motivate youth to act as focal point for dissemination  of  knowledge  in  the  rural  area  and  involve  them  in nation building process. Under NPYAD Scheme financial assistance is provided to Government / Non-Government Organisations for taking up activities for youth and adolescent development under following 5 programme areas:
- i. Youth Leadership and Personality Development Training.
- ii. Promotion  of  National  Integration  (National  Integration Camps, Inter-State Youth Exchange Programmes, Youth Festivals, National Youth Award, etc.)
- iii. Promotion of Adventure; Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards.
- iv. Development  and  Empowerment  of  Adolescents  (Life Skills Education, Counselling, Career Guidance, etc.).
- v. Technical  and  Resource  Development  (Research  and Studies on Youth issues, Documentation, Seminars/ Workshops).

The major highlights/features of NPYAD Scheme are organization of National Youth Festival, North East Youth Festival and Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and conferment of National Youth Award and Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.

Financial Allocation under NPYAD Scheme in the last three years are:

(Rs. In crore)

| Year    |   BE |    RE |   Actuals |
|---------|------|-------|-----------|
| 2020-21 |   23 | 20    |     12.79 |
| 2021-22 |   21 | 25.15 |     15.1  |
| 2022-23 |   22 | 26.35 |     18.68 |

(c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 168 (STARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: National Horticulture Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Maddila  Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.168

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01 ST AUGUST, 2023

## NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION

- *168.     SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a)     the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh covered under National Horticulture Mission;
- (b)     whether the Government proposes to expand the said Mission to rest of the districts too;
- (c)       if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)     whether it is also a fact that representations have been received from several States for inclusion of more districts under the said Mission; and
- (e)     if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## 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. 168 DUE FOR REPLY ON 01 st   AUGUST, 2023.

(a): National Horticulture Mission, a sub-scheme of Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is being implemented by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare since 2014 for the holistic development of horticulture in the country. All States/UTs are covered under MIDH. Total 11 districts of Andhra Pardesh viz., Nellore, Anantapur,  Chitoor,  Cuddapah,  Guntur,  Kurnool,  Paderu,  Rampachodaram,  West Godawari, Prakasham and Srikakulam are covered under NHM. (b) to (e):       For finalizing/identifying districts for inclusion under MIDH, a cluster approach for developing potential horticultural crops for ensuring backward and forwarded linkages was adopted. The selection of the district was decided on the comparative advantage of crops  based  on  agro  climatic  conditions  and  potential  for  developing  marketing opportunities. However, there is a provision under MIDH scheme for setting up of infrastructure units relating to post harvest management, marketing and other project-based activities in non-MIDH districts, provided there is a clear linkage of the units with the horticulture produce. Apart from this, activities for development of horticulture in non-MIDH districts can be carried out under other Government schemes like Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY),  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Act  (MGNREGA), Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) etc.

Since  launch  of  MIDH  scheme  in  2014-15,  several  representations  have  been received  from  different  States  for  inclusion  of  more  districts  under  the  said  Mission. However, no decision has been taken to include more districts under MIDH.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 164 (STARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Reduction in Budget under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 164 ANSWERED ON 01/08/2023

## REDUCTION IN BUDGET UNDER MGNREGS

- *164. SHRI T.R. BAALU:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government agrees with the view that 25 per cent reduction  in  the  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment Guarantee  Scheme  (MGNREGS)  budget  in  this  financial  year  is likely to hurt an economy recovering in K-shape;
- (b) if so, the remedial steps proposed to be taken by the Government keeping  in  mind  that  the  economy  is  still  grappling  with  huge unemployment  with  lower  labour  force  participation  rates  and also  that  shrinking  expenditures  under  MGNREGS  at  this  time may hurt the distressed beneficiaries; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

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

Statement in reply to Parts (a) to (c) of Lok  Sabha Starred Question No. 164 for 01.08.2023.

- (a):   No, Sir.
- (b):   Does not arise.

(c):    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme is a demand driven Scheme.

Funds  release  to  States/UTs  is  a  continuous  process  and  Central Government is committed to release funds to the States/UTs for the implementation of the Scheme as per the provisions of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 and guidelines applicable for Central Government  as well as State Governments.  Whenever,  additional fund is required, Ministry of Finance is requested to provide the funds.

During last three financial years, the details of financial allocation  at  Budget  Estimate  stage,  Revised  Estimated  stage  and fund released are given below:

(Rs. in crore)

|   SI. No. | Financial year   | Budget Estimate   | Revised Estimate   | Fund released   |
|-----------|------------------|-------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
|         1 | 2020-21          | 61,500            | 1,11,500           | 1,11,170.86     |
|         2 | 2021-22          | 73,000            | 98,000             | 98,467.85       |
|         3 | 2022-23          | 73,000            | 89,400             | 90,810.00       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 161 (STARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Construction of Quality Infrastructure in Panchayats
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Durga Das Uikey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *161

ANSWERED ON-01.08.2023

## CONSTRUCTION OF QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN PANCHAYATS

## †*161. SHRI DURGA DAS (D.D.) UIKEY

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of works being carried out for the construction of quality infrastructure in Panchayats;
- (b) whether the works of village development are being neglected due to direct payments being made by the Panchayats for the said works and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details regarding the number of Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh which have got the benefits of the schemes being implemented by the Government?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

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

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (c)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *161 FOR ANSWER ON 01.08.2023 REGARDING 'CONSTRUCTION OF QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN PANCHAYATS'

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(a) Panchayat,  being  'Local  Government',  is  a  State  subject  and  part  of  State  list  of Seventh Schedule of Constitution of India. Mandate for setting up of three tiers of Panchayats is  provided  by  Article  243  in  Part  IX  of  the  Constitution  of  India.  Accordingly,  the Panchayats are setup and operated through the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts. As such, providing  the  infrastructural  facilities  to  the  Panchayats  is  the  responsibility  of  the  States. However,  Central  Government  through  the  Central  Sector  Schemes,  Centrally  Sponsored Schemes and Central Finance Commission Grants supplements the efforts of States and Gram Panchayats  towards  creation  of  infrastructure.    Details  in  this  regard  are  not  maintained centrally.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) All  the  23377  Panchayats  (23012  Gram  Panchayats,  313  Block  Panchayats  and  52 District  Panchayats)  in  Madhya  Pradesh  have  got  the  benefits  of  the  schemes  being implemented by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2070 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Distribution of Aids/appliances by ALIMCO
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2070

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2023

## DISTRIBUTION OF AIDS/APPLIANCES BY ALIMCO

2070. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT :

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT सामािजक Ɋाय और अिधकाįरता मंũी pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  `Samajik  Adhikarita  Shivir'  for  distribution  of  Aids  and  Assistive  Devices  to Divyangjan was organized by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO),  Kanpur  at  CSNPG  College,  Hardoi  in  Hardoi  district  of  Misrikh  Parliamentary Constituency on September 13, 2019 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)      whether the local public representatives were invited in this distribution ceremony and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)

(a) and (b)    Yes, Sir. Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), Kanpur organised  'Samajik  Adhikarita  Shivir'  for  distribution  of  Aids  and  Assistive  Devices  worth Rs.95.25  lakh  to  1074  Divyangjan  at  CSNPG  College,  Hardoi  in  Hardoi  district  of  Misrikh Parliamentary Constituency on September 13, 2019 under the Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP Scheme).

Local  public  representatives  were  invited  in  consultation  with  District  Administration authorities at Hardoi to grace the distribution function. The names of dignitaries who were invited in the aforesaid distribution camp are as under:

1. Dr. Ashok Bajpai, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
2. Shri Jay Prakash, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
3. Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok sabha).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2065 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Lallu Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2065 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 st  AUGUST, 2023

## Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

## 2065. SHRI LALLU SINGH:

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

(a) the  details  of  funds  allocated  for  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  for ecologically healthy and socially inclusive development of the Fisheries sector in the country; and

- (b) the details of fish productivity per hectare in the country?

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## ANSWER (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  and  (b):  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying  is  implementing  a  flagship  scheme  namely  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an investment of ₹20050 crore in all the States and Union Territories (UTs) for a period of 5 years with effect from the financial year 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 for holistic  development  of  the  fisheries  sector  in  the  country.  During  the  last  three  financial years  (FY  2020-21,  2021-22  and  2022-23),  projects  worth  of  Rs.  14654.67  crore  with  a central share of Rs. 6140.82 crore have been approved and central funds of Rs. 3038.73 crore has  been  released  to  various  State  Governments/Union  Territories  and  other  implementing agencies  under  PMMSY  for  development  of  fisheries  sector  in  the  country.  The  Pradhan Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  being  implemented inter-alia envisages  enhancing  the productivity from 3 tonnes/hectare to 5 tonnes/hectare in the country by 2024-25.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2063 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2063

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2023/ SRAVANA 10, 1945 (SAKA)

BHARAT RATNA TO VEER SAVARKAR

†2063. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to honour Veer Savarkar, a frontline fighter and strong nationalist leader of the Indian Independence Movement, India's  great  revolutionary,  historian,  social  reformer,  thinker and litterateur with the award of Bharat Ratna;

(b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  public representatives in this regard; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the progress made so far in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  Recommendations  for  award  of  Bharat  Ratna  are  received regularly  from  various  quarters;  however,  no  formal  recommendation  for this  award  is  necessary.  The  decisions  regarding  award  of  Bharat  Ratna are taken from time to time.

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