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Lok Sabha Question No. 4242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Contribution of Textile Industry in Industrial Production
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Anil Firojiya

## CONTRIBUTION OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION

## 4242. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

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

- (a) the details of contribution of textile industry in industrial production and employment generation in terms of percentage of GDP during the last three years;
- (b) the measures undertaken by the Government to generate employment in textile industry across the country, State-wise;
- (c) the details of the number of jobs generated;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to increase investment capacity in textile sector along with the modernisation of weaving and processing sectors; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) to (c) : The India Textiles and Apparel Industry plays a crucial role in India's economic growth, boosting exports,  creating  jobs,  empowering  women  and  showcasing  India's  rich  heritage  and  culture.  As  per  National Account Statistics, 2025, the average share of textile and apparel industry is approximately 2% of country's GDP and 11% of manufacturing GVA during the last three years. The sector contributes direct employment of more than  45  million.   In  order  to  generate  employment  opportunities  in  the  textile  sector,  Government  implements various schemes/ programmes like Samarth, NHDP, PM-MITRA Scheme, PLI Scheme for textile and others.

- (d) & (e) : Government  through  its  various  programmes  and  initiatives  aims  to  attract  investment  in  the textile sector across the country. Some of these initiatives include:

PM-MITRA Parks Scheme : Under the scheme, the Government approved 07 Mega Textile Parks with modern, integrated, large scale, world class infrastructure, and plug and play facility which aims to attract investments in the textile sector and boost employment.

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles : The scheme focuses on sunrise sectors including Manmade  Fibre  (MMF)  fabric,  MMF  apparel,  and  technical  textiles  which  aims  to  promote  large-scale manufacturing and enhance competitivenessin these textile segments.

National Technical Textiles Mission : The Mission Focuses on (i) research, innovation and development, (ii) promotion and market development (iii) education and skilling and (iv) export promotion in technical textiles to position country as global leader in Technical Textiles.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Cooperative College in the Name of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Shri Rudra Narayan Pany

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4239 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## Cooperative College in the Name of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das

## 4239. Shri Rudra Narayan Pany:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be please to state:

- (a) whether the famous intellectual Leader of Odisha, Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das was the founder promoter of co-operative movement in the State;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether the Government proposes to set up a Co-operative College in his memory at his workplace in Cuttack, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das is acclaimed as the pioneering torch bearer of the co-operative movement. As a trend setter and harbinger of the movement, he organised the first multifaceted cooperative enterprise of the country, "The Cuttack Cooperative Store" on 11th June, 1898. He had also established the export oriented giant venture "Utkal Tannery" which was running on Co-operative lines. By drawing inspiration from Sri Madhusudan Das, Agriculture Credit Cooperative Societies were set up at Charchika, Suvarnap and Barput of Banki region.
- (c): With the establishment of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University (TSU), Central Government has requested the State Governments to propose colleges/institutes in their state to be affiliated to the TSU.  In recognition of the significant contribution of "Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das", pioneer of Cooperative Movement of Odisha, the Institute of Cooperative Management, one of the 20 Units of National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT), New Delhi which has been promoted by Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India was renamed as Madhusudan Institute of Cooperative Management.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Logistic Parks and Export Promotion Zones in Telangana
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Balram Naik Porika

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4228. TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 19 TH  AUGUST, 2025.

## LOGISTIC PARKS AND EXPORT PROMOTION ZONES IN TELANGANA

## 4228.  SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA:

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

- (a) whether there are any plans or proposals for establishing new logistic parks or export promotion zones in Telangana;
- (b) if so, the details including their locations, objectives, and estimated costs;
- (c) the  current  status  of  these  proposals,  specifying  whether  they  have  been approved, rejected, or are pending for approval; and
- (d) the steps are being taken or planned to expedite the approval and implementation of these proposals to enhance trade and economic development in Telangana?

## 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) to (d): Government has approved various locations across the country  for establishing Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs). A land parcel of about 300 acres has been identified by Telangana Trade Promotion Corporation (TGTPC) at Parkibanda village of Manoharabad Mandal in Medak District, Telangana for development of the MMLP in the State. The total estimated project cost for the said MMLP is about Rs. 1775 Crore.

The objective of establishing this MMLP is to develop an integrated logistics hub  that enhances  freight movement,  reduces  logistics  costs,  ensures multimodal connectivity and through warehousing and value added services improves the supply chain in the region.

Land acquisition for the MMLP has been completed, and an MoU has been signed for its establishment between National Highways Logistics Management Ltd., Telengana State Trade Promotion Corporation Ltd. and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. This project has been evaluated by the Network Planning Group of Govt.

of India.

The use of technology, especially Geo-spatial digital technology, and the PM GatiShakti  initiative  are  helping  to  streamline  the  planning  process  and expediting implementation of the project.

Special  Economic  Zones  (SEZs)  may  be  set  up  to  serve  as  effective instruments  for export promotion of merchandise and services, either jointly or severally by the Central Government, State Government or any individual for manufacture of goods or rendering services or for both. At present, no proposal for setting up of a SEZ has been received from the State of Telangana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4226 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Target Job Creation in Textiles
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri G Kumar Naik

## TARGET JOB CREATION IN TEXTILES

## 4226. SHRI G KUMAR NAIK:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state :

## वस्त्र मंत्री

(a) whether the Government has set specific targets for job creation in the textile industry to generate 6 crore jobs by 2030;

(b) if so, the details of the strategy and initiatives being implemented to achieve this target;

(c)  the  measures  being  taken  to  promote  technological  upgradation,  investment,  and  exports  in  the textile sector to ensure sustainable growth;

(d) whether the Government has identified key regions or clusters for development in the textile industry and the steps being taken to enhance their infrastructure productivity; and

(e) the steps being taken to ensure the inclusion of women and marginalised communities in the new employment opportunities created in the textile sector?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) to (c): The textile industry is one of the largest source of employment generation in the country directly  employing  more  than  45  million  persons.  The  Government  of  India  is  implementing  various schemes/initiatives aimed at generating the employment opportunities  in the textile sector. The major schemes/initiatives  include  PM-Mega  Integrated  Textile  Regions  and  Apparel  (PM-MITRA)  Parks Scheme which seeks to create a modern, integrated large scale, world class industrial ecosystem, which attract investments and boosting employment; Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles focusing on Man Made Fiber & Apparel, and Technical Textiles to boost large scale manufacturing and enhancing  competitiveness;  National  Technical  Textiles  Mission  focusing  on  Research  Innovation  & Development,  Promotion  and  Market  Development,  Skilling  and  Export  Promotion;  SAMARTHScheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector with the objective providing demand driven, placement oriented,  skilling  program;  Amended  Technology  Upgradation  Fund  Scheme  (ATUFS) to  incentivize technology upgradation and modernization through capital investment subsidy for eligible investment in benchmarked  textile  machinery  Silk  Samagra-2  for  comprehensive  development  of  sericulture  value chain and National Handloom Development Programme etc.

(d) & (e): To develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire value chain of the textile industry, 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. These parks aim to enable  the  textile  industry  to  become  globally  competitive  and  attract  large  investment  and  boost employment generation including women and marginalised communities in the textile sector.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4211 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Climate Smart Agro Textile Demonstration Centre
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## CLIMATE SMART AGRO TEXTILE DEMONSTRATION CENTRE

## 4211. SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

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

(a) whether the Government has launched a climate-smart agro textile demonstration centre in Gujarat;

(b) if so, the details and objectives of the centre and its intended benefits to the textiles;

(c) the details of the key agro-textile technologies being demonstrated at the centre; and

(d) whether the centre is equipped with technologies to track real time conditions, crop yield and growth performance and if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) & (b): The  Government  has  launched  a  Climate-Smart  Agro-Textile  Demonstration  Centre  at Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat, on 21st December 2024. The Centre is maintained by Synthetic and  Art  Silk  Mills'  Research  Association  (SASMIRA)  to  promote  sustainable  agro-textile  applications through live demonstrations, farmer training, and awareness programs. Its objective is to boost productivity, reduce  costs,  enhance  climate  resilience,  and  encourage  sustainable  farming.  It  also  aims  to  increase domestic demand for technical textiles, strengthen market linkages, and improve competitiveness in both domestic and export markets.

(c): The centre includes  applications of  Agro-Textile technologies such  as Shade Nets, Mulch Mats  / Ground Covers, Crop Covers / Floating Row Covers, Anti-Hail Nets,  Bird Protection Nets,  Insect  Nets, Fishing  &  Aquaculture  Textiles,  Pond  Liners,  Turf  Protection  &  Erosion  Control  Mats,  Geotextiles  for Water Conservation.

(d): The  demonstration  center  is  equipped  with  IoT-based  monitoring  systems  to  track  real-  time conditions, such as soil moisture, temperature, humidity, crop yield, and growth performance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Impact of sudden implementation of Quality Control Order on MSMEs
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Sanatan Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4208

FOR ANSWER ON 1 9 .08.2025

## IMPACT OF SUDDEN IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY CONTROL ORDER ON MSMES

4208.  SHRI SANATAN PANDEY:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the Quality Control Order (QCO) dated 13th June 2025, making BIS certification mandatory for raw materials and inputs used in steel production, was issued without providing adequate time for compliance; (b) whether the Government has assessed the impact of this sudden implementation on MSMEs dependent on semi-finished steel imports; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representations  from  trade  bodies highlighting supply disruptions, cost escalation and compliance challenges; (d) whether the Government proposes to revise the implementation timeline or provide a grace period, considering that importers had less than one working day to comply; and (e)  if  not,  the  reasons  for  such  a  rapid  rollout  despite  long  lead  times  in  steel
- procurement?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(e):    No new Quality Control Order (QCO) has been issued by Ministry of Steel on 13 th  June, 2025. The clarification dated 13 th  June, 2025 seeks to eliminate consumption of  sub-standard  steel  in  the  country  and  bring  parity  of  foreign  manufacturers  and domestic manufacturers. Further, vide Ministry's notification dated 11 th  July, 2025 the following exemptions have been granted in respect of the clarification dated 13 th  June, 2025 :-

- (i)  The mandatory adherence requirement of input steel for imports of steel products with Bill of lading having shipped on board date on or before 15 th  July, 2025 was exempted.
- (ii)  The  mandatory  adherence  requirement  of  input  steel  for  the  final  products supplied by Integrated Steel Plants (ISPs) will be exempted after verification of such licences by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4205 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Recirculatory Aquaculture System
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4205 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## Recirculatory Aquaculture System

## 4205. Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

- (a)   the  strategy  adopted  by  the  Government to  promote  Recirculatory  Aquaculture  System (RAS) technology among small-scale fish farmers and types of incentives are being offered to fish farmers in order to encourage them to adopt RAS;
- (b)   the  manner  in  which  the  Government  ensure  the  biosecurity  of  RAS  systems  and  the protocols are in place to prevent disease outbreaks and escape of farmed species;
- (c)  the plan to promote RAS technology for sustainable aquaculture practices and the manner in which its adoption will be incentivized; and
- (d)   the manner in which the Government will ensure the traceability and certification of RAS produced fish and its standards that are being established for environmental sustainability?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)

- (a)  to (d): The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) being implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying inter-alia aims at technology infusion along the value chain for enhancing fish production and productivity, quality and hygiene and modernization and strengthening the supply and value chain. Under the scheme financial assistance to a tune of 40 percent of unit cost for general category including small-scale fish farmers and 60 percent of unit cost for Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe/Women beneficiaries is  provided  for  setting  up  of  Recirculatory  Aquaculture  Systems  (RAS).  These  high-density aquaculture technologies help optimise the use of minimal water and land resources. Biosecurity in RAS systems is ensured through closed-loop water recirculation, controlled water quality, and regular  disinfection  to  prevent  pathogen  entry  and  spread.  The  use  of  high-health  seed  and biosecure feed reduces disease risks, while containing all water within the system and treating it before  reuse  or  disposal  ensures  that  live  fish  or  their  eggs  cannot  escape  into  natural  water bodies.  PMMSY  also  supports  traceability  and  certification  aspects  across  the  fisheries  value chain, including aquaculture system such as RAS and Biofloc, to promote quality assurance and environmental sustainability. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying during the last five years (FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25) has approved the proposals for a total of 12,195 Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems at a cost of Rs.939.57 crore with a central share of Rs.298.72 crore under PMMSY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Regional Research Centre for Oil Palm
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4204

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR OIL PALM

## 4204. SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the State Government of Telangana has requested the Union Government for establishment of a Regional Research Centre for Oil Palm in the State to provide scientific support to the oil palm farmers in the State as it is promoting oil palm cultivation on a massive scale as a part of crop diversification as an area of 91,200 ha, is under Oil Palm cultivation in the State;
- (b) whether there are any plans to bring additional area of 40,000 ha, every year to make the State as one of the largest State for oil palm cultivation and to cater to the requirement of edible oil and to help oil palm industry in the State; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

(a): A request regarding establishment of Oil Palm Research Centre in Telangana has been received from Govt. of Telangana. The matter was examined. The ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) located at Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh (just 350 km from Hyderabad) is a national institute entrusted to undertake research on oil palm. Being a National Institute, ICARIIOPR conducts and coordinates research on all aspects of oil palm (conservation, improvement, production,  protection,  post-harvest  technology  and  transfer  of  technology)  and  caters  to  the needs of oil palm growers for all the States in the country including Telangana. In addition, capacity building programmes on oil palm management are being organized by ICAR-IIOPR to farmers, State  department  officials  and  entrepreneurs  belonging  to  oil  palm  growing  states.  In  light  of above, establishing a separate Oil palm research centre for Telangana was not acceded to and same was informed to Government of Telangana.

(b) & (c): Under the Annual Action plan of the State of Telangana an additional area expansion targets of 50,000 hectares for the year 2025-26, has been approved. Further, in collaboration with State Governments and stakeholders in National Mission on Edible Oils -Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) implementing States, including Telangana, the Government of India is organizing Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drives to bring more area under oil palm cultivation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Expansion of PMAY-G
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4194 ANSWERED ON 19/08/2025

## EXPANSION OF PMAY-G

## 4194. Shri Y S Avinash Reddy:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of cost incurred by the Government in the construction of 8,21,190 pucca houses;
- (b) whether there are any plans to further extend or expand the Pradhan MantriAwasYojanaGramin (PMAY-G) to ensure housing for all in rural areas of the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. CHANDRA SEKHAR PEMMASANI)

(a): Under  Pradhan  MantriAwasYojanaGramin  (PMAY-G),  the  unit assistance  of  Rs.  1.20  lakhs  in  plain  areas  and  Rs.  1.30  lakhs  in North  Eastern  States,  Hilly  States  (including  UTs  of  J&K  and Ladakh)  is  provided. The  funding  pattern  between  Centre  and  the State  for  the  NER  States  and  Himalayan  States  [Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir (UT)] is 90:10 whereas for the  rest  of  the  States  is  60:40  and  for  Union  Territories  without legislature, 100% funding are borne by the Centre. As on 13.08.2025, the  Ministry  has  released  central  share  of  Rs  2,61,432.15crore  to the states/UTs since inception of the scheme i.e. 01.04.2016.

In addition to the unit assistance, the beneficiaries are facilitated with 90/95 person days of unskilled labour wages through mandatory convergence with Mahatma  Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Support of Rs. 12,000 for  construction  of  toilet  is  also  provided  through  Swacch  Bharat Mission - Gramin (SBM-G), MGNREGS or any other dedicated source

of funding. The PMAY-G  converges  with various  Government programmes to provide benefits of piped drinking water, electricity connection, LPG gas connection, solar lanterns and cleaner cooking energy, solar roof top etc. to the beneficiaries.

(b) & (c): The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for 'Implementation of the Pradhan MantriAwaasYojanaGramin (PMAY-G) during FY 2024-25 to 2028-29' for construction of 2 crore additional rural houses with an outlay of 3.06 lakh crores. Under the scheme,  as  of  13.08.2025,  the  Ministry  has  allocated  cumulative target  of  4.12  crore  houses  to  the  States/Union  Territories  (UTs) against  which  the  States/UTs  have  given  sanctions  to  3.85  crore beneficiaries and 2.83 crore houses are already completed.

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