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Lok Sabha Question No. 4315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: OBC Certificate
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4315 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.08.2025

## OBC CERTIFICATE

44315. SHRI UJJWAL RAMAN SINGH:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that a person who belongs to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in one State has to re-apply for OBC certificate in another State and Union Territory to apply for a job in that State and UT, if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether the OBC certificate issued by one State is not valid in another State and Union Territory; and
- (c) if so, the concrete measures being taken by the Government to do away with the difficulties being faced by the candidates due to the said discrepancy?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)

(a) to (c): As per Ministry of Welfare Letter No.12011/11/94-BCC(C) dated 08.04.1994, prescribed authority of a State/U.T. Administration in terms of the DOPT letter No.36012/22/93Estt. (SCT) dated 15.11.1993 issues the OBC Certificate to a person who has migrated from another State on the production of a genuine certificate issued to his father by the prescribed authority of the State of his father's origin except where the prescribed authority feels that a detailed inquiry is necessary through the State of origin before the issue of the Certificate.

The OBC person on migration from the State/U.T of his origin to another State/ U.T where his caste is not in the OBC list is entitled to the concessions/benefits admissible to the OBCs from the State of his origin and Union Government but not from the State where he has migrated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Promoting  Craft Clusters
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Avimanyu Sethi

## PROMOTING CRAFT CLUSTERS

## 4312. SHRI AVIMANYU SETHI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to promote Craft Clusters in the country;
- (b) the details of programs implemented in craft clusters, State-wise; and
- (c) whether the Government has providing necessary assistance to make these craft clusters self-reliant business entities, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

- (a) to (c): Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India  through  Ambedkar  Hastshilp  Vikas  Yojana  (AHVY)  component  of  National  Handicrafts Development  Programme  (NHDP)  Scheme  envisages  supporting  viable  craft  clusters  across  the country through formation of Producer Companies and subsequently providing need-based intervention like design and technical development workshop, distribution of tool-kits, exhibition, craft demonstration  programme,  seminar  to  integrate  them  into  the  financial  mainstream. The  Producer Companies thus formed with the artisans as members is to make the artisans self-reliant.

## The state-wise details of programs implemented in craft clusters are as below:

| Year    | Number of States covered   |   Number of Programme Implemented |
|---------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 2022-23 | 12                         |                               318 |
| 2023-24 | 21                         |                               396 |
| 2024-25 | 23                         |                               124 |
| Total   | Total                      |                               838 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Delay in Operationalisation of Group Home in Chandigarh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4310

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH AUGUST, 2025/SHRAVAN 28, 1947 (SAKA)

DELAY IN OPERATIONALISATION OF GROUP HOME IN CHANDIGARH

4310. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government is aware that despite construction having been completed in 2021, Chandigarh's first group home for intellectually disabled adults remains non-operational, with reports indicating a delay of over seven years since its inception;
- (b)  the  total  expenditure  incurred  on  the  said  facility  to  date  and  the reasons  for  its  continued  non-functional  status  despite  completion  of civil infrastructure;
- (c) whether any responsibility has been fixed for the inordinate delay in staffing and operationalising  this essential  residential facility for persons with disabilities;
- (d)  the  total  number  of  persons  currently  registered  for  group  home accommodation  in  the  Union  Territory  and  the  size  of  the  existing waitlist; and
- (e)  whether the Ministry has put in place any institutional mechanisms for  monitoring  and  escalation  to  prevent  such  prolonged  delays  in implementing  schemes  for  disability  welfare  across  States  and  Union Territories?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Union  Territory  of  Chandigarh  Administration  has  informed that  the  Group  Home  was  set  up  in  Chandigarh  as  per  section  19  of Mental  Healthcare  Act,  2017. The  Group  Home  is operational now. 37

applications were received for admission in Group Home, out of which 7 eligible applicants were selected and presently, there is no waitlist. The total expenditure incurred is approximately ₹ 24 crore. Schemes have an in-built monitoring mechanism. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities  at  the  national  level  and  State  Commissioners  for  Persons with Disabilities at the state level safeguard and promote the rights of persons with disabilities. Besides, the Central Advisory Board  on Disability  and  State  Advisory  Board  on  Disability  also  monitor  and evaluate policies, programmes, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4309 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Impact of China’s Magnet Export Curbs on Indian Industries
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4309 ANSWERED ON 19/08/2025

## IMPACT OF CHINA'S MAGNET EXPORT CURBS ON INDIAN INDUSTRIES

## 4309.  SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  potential  impact  of  China's  export restrictions  on  rare  earth  magnets  and  related  materials  on  Indian  industries, particularly on electric vehicle manufacturers;
- (b) whether the Government is coordinating with relevant stakeholders to mitigate any possible supply chain disruptions arising from these export curbs;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to diversify the sources of rare earth magnets for Indian manufacturers to reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the details of any ongoing or planned initiatives to ensure  the  continued  supply  of  these  critical  components  to  Indian  industries, including possible trade agreements or partnerships?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद

## )

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

(a) & (b): The recent imposition of export restrictions on key rare earth magnets by China has resulted in a supply chain bottleneck, impacting the Indian industries including electric vehicle manufacturers. Consultations have been held regularly with relevant stakeholders to explore measures to address the issue.

(c) & (d): Ministry of Mines has been working to ensure supply chain resilience for critical minerals including Rare Earth Elements, which are used in producing Rare Earth Magnets, as they are key materials for different sectors including electric vehicles. In the interest of developing bilateral cooperation with countries having rich mineral resources, the Ministry

of Mines has already entered into bilateral agreements with Governments of a number of countries  such  as  Australia,  Argentina,  Zambia,  Peru,  Zimbabwe,  Mozambique,  Malawi, Cote D'Ivoire and International organizations such as International Energy Agency (IEA).

Further,  Khanij  Bidesh  India  Limited  (KABIL),  a  Joint  Venture  Company  set  up  with  the objective  to  identify  and  acquire  overseas  mineral  assets  that  hold  critical  and  strategic significance, is engaged in this area by developing collaboration with various organisations based in different countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Support Clean Tech Manufacturing
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Adv. Chandra Shekhar

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4308 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.08.2025

## SUPPORT CLEAN TECH MANUFACTURING

4308. ADV. CHANDRA SHEKHAR:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry's Budget 2025-26 initiatives, such as support for clean tech manufacturing in textiles, lack tailored provisions for SC, ST, and OBC artisans in traditional handloom and handicraft sectors; and
- (b) if so, the manner in which the Ministry will integrate evidence-based inclusion metrics and policies, as per IMF/World  Bank  recommendations,  to  address socio-economic disparities and enhance livelihoods in high SC/ST/OBC population states?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

- (a)  &  (b): The  government  has  introduced  some  of  the  measures  including  following  in  the  union Budget 2025-26 to support manufacturing in textiles and traditional sector like handicraft including SC, ST, and OBC artisans:
1. To  promote  domestic  production  of  technical  textile  products  such  as  agro-textiles,  medical textiles and geo textiles at competitive prices, addition of two more types of shuttle-less looms to the  list  of  fully  exempted  textile  machinery  has  been  made.   The  BCD  rate  on  knitted  fabrics covered by nine tariff lines from '10% or 20%' to '20% or ` 115 per kg, whichever is higher' is also introduced
2. Export Promotion of Handicraft Goods : To facilitate exports of handicrafts, the time period for export  has  been  extended  from  six  months  to  one  year,  further  extendable  by  another  three months, if required. Nine items to the list of duty-free inputs have also been added. The duration for  export  of  handicrafts  manufactured  from  duty  free  inputs  by  bonafide  exporters  increased from 6 months to 1 year, further extendable by 3 months.
3. Mission for Cotton Productivity: The 5-year mission aims to facilitate significant improvements in productivity and sustainability of cotton farming, and promote extra-long staple cotton varieties.

The Ministry integrate evidence-based inclusion metrics and policies while implementing various schemes namely SAMARTH, National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP), National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Crimes Against SC/ST Community
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri K Gopinath

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.08.2025

## CRIMES AGAINST SC/ST COMMUNITY

4305. SHRI K GOPINATH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the reasons for the rising number of crimes against SC and ST communities in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a) & (b): National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes statistical data on crimes in its publication 'Crime in India'. The published reports are available till the year 2022. As per the NCRB data, during 2022, a total of 57,582 and 10,064 cases have been registered under crime against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) respectively. Growing awareness, wider publicity and Capacity Building of Police Personnel have led to better reporting of crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: US Tariff on India
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4301 ANSWERED ON 19/08/2025

## US TARIFF ON INDIA

## 4301.  ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH

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

- (a) whether the United States of America has imposed a tariff of 25% on India and also additional penalties for trade with Russia from 1st August, 2025;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  response  of  the  Government  on  tariff imposition while trade negotiations are going on with the United States;
- (c) whether the Government has reviewed the impact of tariff imposition on India, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  any  retaliatory  measures  against  this unilateral decision of United States, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद )

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

(a) & (b) Reciprocal tariff at the rate of 25% has been imposed on certain goods exported from India to the USA starting from August 07 th , 2025. Further, additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25% with effect from 27 th  August, 2025 has been imposed on certain goods exported from India. The Government has taken note of tariff imposition by the US.

(c) & (d) It is estimated that around USD 48.2 billion of India's merchandise export (based on 2024 trade value) to the US will be subject to the above additional tariffs. Government is committed to secure and advance country's national interest and protect the welfare of our  farmers,  workers,  entrepreneurs,  exporters,  MSMEs  and  all  sections  of  industry and take all necessary steps to help mitigate impact on trade including through appropriate export promotion and trade diversification measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4288 ANSWERED ON 19/08/2025

## REMISSION OF DUTIES AND TAXES ON EXPORTED PRODUCTS 4288. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

Will  the  Minister  of COMMERCE  AND  INDUSTRY  ( ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  decided  to  restore  the  Remission  of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products scheme for exporters;
- (b) whether it is also true that the restoration will benefit Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units and Units in Special Economic Zones;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that the restoration of the scheme is expected to go a long way in improving global competitiveness of Indian exporters;
- (d) whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  Federation  of  Indian  Export  Organization  has  been demanding that the benefit of RoDTEP should be made available from February 7, 2025 for a seamless transition instead of June 1, 2025; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the views of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme is operational since 01.01.2021 with an objective to refund the embedded Central, State and local duties/taxes borne on the export product that are not being rebated/ refunded otherwise. The  scheme  was  initially  applicable  to  Domestic  Tariff  Area  units.  However  vide  DGFT Notification No. 70/2023 dated 08.03.2024, its coverage was extended to  Advance Authorisation  (AA)  holders,  Export  Oriented  Units  (EOUs),  and  Special  Economic  Zone (SEZ) units  till  05.02.2025.  A  representation  has  been  received  from  Federation  of  Indian Export Organization seeking extension of the RoDTEP scheme to SEZ, EOU and Advance Authorisation  holders,  as  the  scheme  had  lapsed  on  05.02.2025.  The  coverage  has  been continued  for  Advance  Authorisation  (AA)  holders,  Export  Oriented  units  (EOUs),  and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units from 01.06.2025 vide DGFT Notification No. 11/202526 dated 26.05.2025.

The scheme is currently operational for DTA units, AA holders, EOUs, and SEZ units and provides level playing field for exporters across sectors and boost India's export competitiveness in global markets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Integrated Check Posts in West Bengal
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4286

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  AUGUST, 2025/ SRAVANA 28, 1947 (SAKA)

INTEGRATED CHECK POSTS IN WEST BENGAL

4286. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government is making progress in acquiring land for the construction of the proposed Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) in West Bengal;

- (b)  the  specific  measures  being  taken  to  ensure  timely  completion  and operationalization  of  the  ICPs  at  Fulbari,  Mahadipur,  Ghojadanga,  Hili, Changrabandha and Panitanki along India's borders with Bangladesh and Nepal;

(c) the current status of all ICPs in West Bengal and outline of any existing obstacles in initiating land acquisition; and

(d) whether the Union Government has received sufficient cooperation from the Government of West Bengal regarding the process of land acquisition for the ICPs in the State?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d): The Government has approved 08 Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) in  West  Bengal,  out  of  which,  one  ICP  at  Petrapole  is  operational. Consequent  upon  approval  of  State  Government  of  West  Bengal  on

21.11.2023 for land acquisition for  setting up  of remaining  seven (07) ICPs

L.S.US.Q.NO. 4286 FOR 19.08.2025 namely, Changrabandha, Ghojadanga, Fulbari, Panitanki, Hilli, Jaigaon and Mahadipur, Government of India has made the requisite payment to State Government of West Bengal towards cost of the land for these 07 ICPs. Land has been transferred in the name of Land Ports Authority  of India for ICP Jaigaon in September, 2024 and for ICP Changrabandha and Panitanki in February, 2025. Land acquisition in respect of remaining 04 (four) ICPs are at different stages.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Steel Projects in Mohanlalganj Region of Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri R K Chaudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4285

FOR ANSWER ON 1 9 .08.2025

## STEEL PROJECTS IN MOHANLALGANJ REGION OF UTTAR PRADESH

## 4285.  SHRI R K CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of steel projects in Mohanlalganj region of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) the details and number of PSUs under the Ministry of Steel, directly or indirectly involved in the Mohanlalganj constituency;
- (c) the details of various schemes for employment of local population; and
- (d) whether the Government has any future plan to setup any Steel Plant in the above region, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(d):    Steel is a deregulated sector and the government acts as a facilitator for creating a conducive policy environment for the development of steel sector across all states  in  the  country.  Decisions  regarding  setting  up  of  a  steel  plant  are  taken  by industry based on techno-commercial consideration including market demand, raw material availability, distance from port, logistics requirement etc. There are five units of private sector enterprises in the Mohanlalganj region of Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh:-

| Steel Industries in Lucknow district - FY 2024-2025   | Steel Industries in Lucknow district - FY 2024-2025   | Steel Industries in Lucknow district - FY 2024-2025   |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Segment                                               | Units                                                 | Capacity (in '000 tonnes)                             |
| Induction Furnace                                     | 1                                                     | 6                                                     |
| Re-rolling                                            | 4                                                     | 13.7                                                  |
| Source: Joint Plant Committee(JPC)                    | Source: Joint Plant Committee(JPC)                    | Source: Joint Plant Committee(JPC)                    |

For  the  development  of  steel  sector,  Government  has  taken  measures  which include the following:-

- i. Implementation of Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMI&SP) Policy for promoting 'Made in India' steel for Government procurement.
- ii. Launch of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel to promote the manufacturing of 'Specialty Steel' within the country and reduce imports by attracting capital investments.
- iii. Thrust in the Union Budget to infrastructure expansion which has contributed to increasing steel consumption.

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