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Lok Sabha Question No. 1277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Multi-crore Scams in Cooperative Bodies
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Prof. Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1277 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2025

## Multi-crore Scams in Cooperative Bodies

## #1277 PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of Cooperation ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of cooperative bodies of the country facing Enforcement Directorate enquiries on alleged multi-crore scams, State wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  hundreds  of  crores  of  money  of  investors  were siphoned off from such banks, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the officers of cooperative departments of such States utterly failed to monitor the functioning of such banks, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has any proposal to set up new District level Cooperative institutes in the country, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Cooperative Societies with objects confined to one State are governed by the State/UTs Government concerned. The Cooperative Societies with objects not confined to one State are governed by the Central Government under Multi-State Co-operative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. These Societies function as autonomous cooperative organizations and are accountable to their members. MSCSs function as per the provisions of Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 and rules made there under read with approved bye-laws of the society. Further, as per records available with Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS), enquiries have been  conducted  by  ED  in  four  Multi-State  Cooperative  Societies  i.e.,  2  in  Rajasthan,  1  in Gujarat and 1 in Maharashtra.
- (b)  &  (c):  Cooperative  Banks  including  Multi-State  Cooperative  Banks  are  regulated  by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Actions are taken by RBI from time to time against the co-operative banks for irregularities in their functioning.
- (d) The Government of India presently has no proposal to set up new District level Cooperative institutes in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Functioning of Coffee and Rubber Boards
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1275 ANSWERED ON 11/02/2025

## FUNCTIONING OF COFFEE AND RUBBER BOARDS

1275.  SHRI AMRA RAM:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  functioning  of  the  Spices,  Tea  &  Coffee  and  Rubber  Board  has  been reviewed, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the manner in which all the farmers produce can be shielded from the adverse impact of the export-import policy of the Government?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) The evaluation studies of the Plantation Boards (Tea Board, Coffee Board, Rubber Board and  Spices  Board)  were  conducted  by  Development  Monitoring  and  Evaluation  Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog and the reports were submitted in 2023. The suggestions/recommendations  given  in  these  reports  were  duly  considered  at  the  time  of finalization of the schemes of Plantation Boards for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26.
- (b) The Plantation Boards consult various stakpeholders including growers while providing inputs for export import policy of the Government and no adverse impact of these policies has been reported in case of these crops.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Setting up of Industries in Jharkhand
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1273

ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## SETTING UP OF INDUSTRIES IN JHARKHAND

## 1273.  SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the aspirational districts of the country particularly Palamu and Garhwa districts of Jharkhand are facing the problem of unemployment and migration;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to set up industries in the said districts to overcome the said problem;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the timelines fixed for the same; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) & (b): Since Industry is a state subject, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) does not maintain data relating to setting up of Industries in any part of country including Jharkhand.

(c) & (d):

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Common Software Platforms for Cooperative Banks
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1269 ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY 2025

## Common Software Platforms for Cooperative Banks

## 1269.    Adv Dean Kuriakose:

Will the Minister of Cooperation ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to provide common software platform to cooperative banks free of cost in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any response from the State of Kerala in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  &  (b): NABARD as part of its developmental role,  had  facilitated  the  Rural  Cooperative  Banks (RCBs) to onboard the Core Banking Solution (CBS) in 2011. 211 RCBs are availing of services of two CBS clouds facilitated by NABARD. Currently, NABARD is also facilitating these banks to upgrade their CBS systems.

With the approval of Reserve Bank of India, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) viz.  National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC), has been set up as an Umbrella Organization (UO) for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCB) in India. It aims to digitally transform the India's Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB) sector as a major player in the country's financial system by providing a robust and reliable IT infrastructure that can significantly reduce IT costs for UCBs while enabling them to provide modern digital banking products based on latest technology.

National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Ltd. (NUCFDC) shall provide few services  free  of  cost  such  as  legal  templates,  procurement  process/templates,  IT  Policy/procedure guidance, basic technology advice/consulting, rate identification for IT equipment etc.

- (c): No Sir.
- (d): Does not arise.

## ANSWER

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Enhancing Local Manufacturing in Electric Mobility
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1267

ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## ENHANCING LOCAL MANUFACTURING IN ELECTRIC MOBILITY

## 1267.  SHRI P C MOHAN:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the specific steps being taken under the PM e-Drive Scheme to strengthen the participation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Electric Vehicle (EV) supply chain in Karnataka including Bengaluru particularly in the development of key EV components such as batteries, motors, and chargers;

(b) whether the Government has established any monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance with the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) by manufacturers availing incentives under the scheme in Karnataka including Bengaluru and other regions and if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) whether the scheme's local sourcing mandates have impacted on the growth of the domestic EV component manufacturing ecosystem in Karnataka including  Bengaluru and the broader region and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c): No such specific steps for Karnataka including Bengaluru have been taken under the  PM  e-Drive  Scheme.    However,  under  this  scheme,  Phased  Manufacturing  Programme (PMP)  has  been  mandated  on  pan-India  basis  including  the  manufactures  in  the  State  of Karnataka to ensure progressive localisation of EV components, boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence.  The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued detailed  guidelines  to  monitor  and  ensure  compliance  with  the  Phased  Manufacturing Programme (PMP) by manufacturers.  The PMP mandate has positively impacted on the growth of the domestic EV component manufacturing ecosystem.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Electrical Vehicles in Rural and Semi-urban Areas
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Dharambir Singh, Shri Tejasvi Surya, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1266

ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## ELECTRICAL VEHICLES IN RURAL AND SEMI-URBAN AREAS

## 1266.  SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA: SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH: SHRI TEJASVI SURYA:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the estimated vehicular population of EVs compared to the total number of vehicles in the country, and the concentration of such EVs in rural and semi-urban areas;
- (b) the manner in which the PM e-Drive scheme ensures accessibility and affordability of evehicles in rural and semi-urban areas;
- (c) the manner in which the scheme intends to contribute in improving public transportation infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities;
- (d) whether there are any plans to expand the PM e-Drive scheme to include startups and MSMEs in the EV supply chains; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): As  per  the  e-Vahan  portal,  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways,  as  on 08/02/2025 the total EVs registered is 56.75 lakh and total registered vehicles are 3,897.71 lakhs.

The PM E-DRIVE scheme ensures accessibility and affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) through targeted subsidies and demand incentives for e-2Ws and e-3Ws on pan-India basis including rural and semi-urban areas.  The scheme also has allocation of Rs.2,000 crore for installation  of  EV  charging  infrastructure  across  the  country  and  address  the  issue  of  range anxiety among EV buyers.

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme emphasis on providing affordable and environment friendly public transportation options for the masses.  Scheme is applicable mainly to vehicles used for public transport or those registered for commercial purposes in e-3W, e-trucks and other new emerging EV categories on pan-India basis including Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

- (d): No, such proposal is under consideration.
- (e): Does not arise in respect of part (d) of the reply.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Impact of PM-Daksh Yojana
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1265 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## IMPACT OF PM-DAKSH YOJANA

## 1265. SHRI BAIJAYANT PANDA:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the impact of the PM-Daksh Yojana aimed at skill development for marginalized groups, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the number of beneficiaries and the types of skills imparted under the said Yojana;
- (c) the budget allocated for this scheme in the said current fiscal year;
- (d) the details of the challenges faced in the implementation of this scheme and the steps taken to address them; and
- (e) the role of private sector partnerships in enhancing the effectiveness of this scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI B.L.VERMA)

- (a): PM-DAKSH Scheme was approved for a period of five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. As per scheme guidelines, different monitoring mechanism is in place to assess the implementation of the scheme. As per Ministry of Finance's guidelines, every scheme has to undergo independent third party evaluation to assess the impact of the PM-DAKSH Yojana on ground before its re-appraisal for the next Finance Commission cycle.
- (b): The number of beneficiaries under PM-DAKSH Scheme upto the year 2023-24 is 1,87,305. Under the Scheme, Short Term Training, Upskilling / Re-skilling and Entrepreneurship Development Programme are conducted by the empaneled training institutes for the respective target groups.
- (c): An amount of Rs. 80.00 Crore has been allocated in the financial year 2024-25 at Revised Estimates stage.
- (d): Since the target group of the scheme belongs to marginalized sections of society, the major challenge is to spread awareness about the scheme among them. In order to address this issue, wider publicity is given in the newspapers and the details of the scheme are uploaded on the official website of Department.
- (e): Under PM-DAKSH Scheme, both Government and Private Training Institutes are empaneled in order to provide skill training to the respective target groups. As per NCVET mandate, if any beneficiary undergoes training in the job role which has mandatory provision "On the Job Training (OT)", the beneficiary gets associated with private sector industry to complete the OJT which is a part of training programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Using of Steel for Kumbh Mela
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao, Shri Ramesh Awasthi, Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1262 FOR ANSWER ON 11.02.2025

## USING OF STEEL FOR KUMBH MELA

1262.  SHRI RAMESH AWASTHI: SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR: SHRI MADHAVANENI RAGHUNANDAN RAO:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has considered using steel from Steel Authority of India (SAIL) for  creation  of  permanent infrastructure at Prayagraj, so as  to reduce the need for temporary structures in future Maha Kumbh Mela; (b)  the  manner  in  which  the  said  initiative  is  likely  to  contribute  to  the  long-term objectives of Ministry to promote steel sector in the country; and (c) whether any measures are being implemented to ensure stability in the use of steel in Maha Kumbh Mela structures and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(c): Steel  is  a  de-regulated  sector  and  the  role  of  the  Government  is  to facilitate the steel industry by laying down the policy guidelines and establishing the institutional  mechanism/structure  for  creating  conducive  environment  for  fostering steel  production,  consumption  and  improving  efficiency  of  the  steel  sector  in  the country. The Ministry of Steel has no role in procurement decisions of the private or state  government  sector  entities.  Steel  Authority  of  India  Limited  (SAIL)  has  a dedicated marketing set-up responsible for marketing of carbon, alloy and special steel products  produced  by  their  steel  plants.  SAIL  has  supplied  approximately  45,000 tonnes of steel for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, being held in Prayagraj mostly to the Public Works Department (PWD), Uttar Pradesh State Bridges Corporation, Electricity Board and their suppliers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1243 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Export-oriented Industry
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Adv. Chandra Shekhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1243 ANSWERED ON 11/02/2025

## EXPORT-ORIENTED INDUSTRY

## 1243.  ADV. CHANDRA SHEKHAR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the current participation rate of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India's export-oriented industries, as per the latest available data; the steps taken by the Ministry to ensure equal opportunities and address discrimination and

- (b) faced by marginalized communities in accessing trade licenses, export incentives Government tenders related to international trade; and

(c) the  number  of  skill  development  and  capacity  building  programmes  conducted  by  the Ministry specifically for SC/ST/OBC individuals in export-oriented sectors during the last three years  and  the  current  year  along  with  the  data  on  their  subsequent  participation  in  export activities?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (c) The  Ministry  of  Commerce  and  Industry  promotes  trade  and  export-oriented industry  with  special  focus  on  the  small  scale  industries  and  marginal  traders.  The  data  with respect to measures undertaken is not maintained specific category wise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1241 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Amrit Sarovar Scheme
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1241 ANSWERED ON 11/02/2025

## AMRIT SAROVAR SCHEME

## 1241. SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether one lakh AmritSarovars have been built during the last two years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of steps taken to overcome the water crisis due to indiscriminate exploitation of groundwater in the country after the Green Revolution about sixty years ago, State-wise;
- (c) whether  there  was  a  plan  to  construct  at  least  seventy  five AmritSarovar in each district under the said Mission, districtwise;
- (d) whether the problem of groundwater crisis can be solved in the country if AmritSarovar is built considering the village as the base unit instead of district;
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  AmritSarovar at  the  village  level  as  earlierAmritSarovar  was  constructed considering the district as the base unit; and
- (f) if  so,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  financial assistance also to the concerned Gram Panchayat for constructing AmritSarovar?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a)to (d): Mission  AmritSarovar  was  launched  in  April  2022  to construct  or  rejuvenate  75  AmritSarovars  (ponds)  in  each  district, totaling 50,000 across the country. This initiative has  made significant progress in addressing the critical issue of  water scarcity.  As  on  January  2025,  over  68,000  Sarovars  have  been

completed, enhancing surface and groundwater availability across various regions. These Sarovars have not only addressed immediate water needs but also established sustainable water sources, symbolizing Government's commitment to long-term environmental sustainability and community well-being.

(e)& (f): Phase II of Mission AmritSarovar is envisaged to continue with a renewed focus on ensuring water availability, with community participation  (Jan  Bhagidaari)  at  its  core,  and  aims  to strengthen climate resilience, foster ecological balance, and deliver lasting benefits for future generations.

Mission AmritSarovar works are being taken up by the States and Districts with convergence from various ongoing schemes such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS), 15th Finance Commission Grants, Pradhan MantriKrishiSichayiYojna sub-schemes such as the Watershed Development Component, HarKhetkoPani, besides States'  own  schemes.  Public  contributions  like  crowdfunding  and Corporate Social Responsibility are also allowed for the work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Financial Assistance to Cardamom Farmers
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dr. Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1239 ANSWERED ON 11/02/2025

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CARDAMOM FARMERS

## 1239.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) the  details  of  financial  assistance  provided  under  the  scheme  -  Sustainability  in  Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development (SPICED) to farmers in Kerala;

(b) the conditions of eligibility for cardamom growers to avail the financial assistance;

(c) whether the scheme extends to farmers growing cardamom on leased land;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  policy  to  provide  financial  assistance  to cardamom farmers using leased land for cardamom farming and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) Spices Board is implementing the central sector scheme 'Sustainability in Spice Sector through  Progressive, Innovative  and  Collaborative Interventions  for  Export  Development (SPICED)', for the benefit of stakeholders of spices sector across India, including the State of Kerala.  Cardamom  growers  can  avail  assistance  under  the  above  scheme  for  production, development  and  post-harvest  improvement  activities  such  as  replanting,  planting  material production,  development  of  water  sources  and  irrigation  structures,  equipments  for  washing, drying,  polishing  and  grading  etc.  Under  this  scheme  an  assistance  of  Rs.  5.21  crore  was provided to farmers in Kerala during 2023-24.

(b) Financial assistance to cardamom growers is provided as per the approved guidelines of the scheme. Individual registered cardamom growers having a land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 4 Ha  are  eligible  to  apply  for  financial  assistance  under  various  programs  of  Spices  Board's scheme.  Detailed  requirements  for  availing  the  scheme  such  as  eligibility  criteria,  documents required etc are published in the Board's website (www.Indianspices.com) and can be accessed from the link: https://www.indianspices.com/sites/default/files/ Guidelines%20for%20implementation%20o f%20SPICED%20Scheme-signed.pdf

(c)  to (e) Farmers growing cardamom on leased land can avail benefits under the scheme on producing a valid lease order issued by the concerned State Government specifying the period of lease, and on furnishing the required documents and meeting the eligibility criteria as per the guidelines.

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