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Lok Sabha Question No. 23 (STARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Tea Research Associations
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *23 ANSWERED ON 04/02/2025

## TEA RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONS

## *23. SHRI BAIJAYANT PANDA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  recently  opened  any  Tea  Research  Associations  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the names and locations of these associations and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of tea factories currently operational in the country; and
- (d) whether the Government is upgrading the tea tourism infrastructure in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल

( ) THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

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

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *23 FOR ANSWER ON 04 th FEBRUARY, 2025 REGARDING 'TEA RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONS'.

(a) & (b) Currently there are 2 Associations, partly supported by the Tea Board, that cater to the research needs of the tea industry. These are:

- (i) The Tea Research Association (TRA), having its research institute at Jorhat, Assam
- (ii) The  Tea  Research  Foundation,  United  Planters  Association  of  Southern  India (UPASI-TRF), having its research institute at Valparai, Tamil Nadu.

Both TRA and UPASI-TRF have their advisory centres located across different belts of tea growing states and are looking after the R&D needs, imparting training to planters including small  tea  growers  and  carrying  out  knowledge  dissemination  to  the  tea  industry.  No  New Associations have been opened recently.

(c) Currently, a total of 1963 tea factories are operational in the country.

(d) Tea Board, under the Department of Commerce, Govt. of India is implementing the Tea Development and Promotion Scheme for the overall development of the tea sector. Further, the Ministry  of  Tourism,  Govt.  of  India  promotes  various  destinations  across  India  in  a  holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of the ongoing activities and promotion of various tourism  destinations  and  products,  including  tea  estates,  are  taken  up.  Additionally,  the  State Governments  of  major  tea  producing  states  also  promote  tea  tourism  through  their  policies  / schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 460 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Domestic Steel Industry
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 460

FOR ANSWER ON 04.02.2025

## DOMESTIC STEEL INDUSTRY

460.   SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps being taken by the Government to strengthen India's steel industry in global competitiveness;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  promote  the  domestic  steel  industry, especially the small and medium producers; and
- (c) whether the Government is formulating any policy to control the fluctuations in the prices of raw material like iron and coal supplied to the steel industry, so as to keep India's cost of steel production stable and consequently provide cheaper and quality steel in the domestic market?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(c): Steel is a de-regulated sector where prices of raw materials such as iron ore,  coking  coal  etc.,  and  finished  steel  are  determined  by  market  dynamics.  The Government acts as a facilitator, by creating a conducive policy environment for the development of steel sector including  small  and medium producers in  the  country. Government  has  taken  the  following  measures  to  create  a  conducive  policy environment for improving global competitiveness of India's steel industry:

- i. Promotion of 'Made in India' steel and expanding investments:
- a.  Implementation of Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMI&SP) Policy for promoting 'Made in India' steel for Government procurement.
- b.  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.
- ii. Improve raw material availability and reduce raw material cost:
- a.  Reduction in the Basic Customs Duty on Ferro Nickel, a raw material from 2.5 percent to zero, making it duty free.
- b.  Extension  of  duty  exemption  on  ferrous  scrap  upto  31 st   March  2026,  in  the Budget 2024.
- iii. Import monitoring and quality control:
- a.  Revamping of Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) for effective monitoring of imports to provide granular details on imports to the domestic steel industry.
- b.  Introduction  of  steel  Quality  Control  Orders  thereby  banning  sub-standard/ defective steel products in domestic market as well as imports to ensure the availability of quality steel to the industry, users and public at large.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Ownership Rights of Rehabilitation Homes
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 458

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  04 TH   FEBRUARY,  2025/  MAGHA  15,  1946 (SAKA)

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS OF REHABILITATION HOMES

458.     SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  total  number  of  households  built  under  various  rehabilitation schemes in Chandigarh till date since 1980, year-wise;

(b)  whether the Union Government is aware of any survey conducted by the  estate  office  of  Chandigarh  to  ascertain  the  ownership  rights  of houses  under  various  rehabilitation  schemes  in  Chandigarh,  if  so,  the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c)  whether  the  Union  Government  plan  to  grant  ownership  rights  to allottees of rehabilitation homes in Chandigarh;

(d) if so, whether the Government also plans to uplift the ban on property conversion from leasehold to freehold through General Power of Attorney in Chandigarh; and

(e)  if  not,  the  reasons  does  the  Government  have  for  not  providing ownership rights to the allottees of rehabilitation homes?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) The total number of households built under various rehabilitation  schemes  in  Chandigarh  since  1980  are  34965.  The  year wise details are at Annexure-I.

These  houses  were  allotted  to  economically  weaker  sections  of society  on monthly  licence  fee  basis  or  leasehold  basis.  In  these rehabilitation schemes, there is no provision to grant ownership rights.

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## Yearwise details of households built under various rehabilitation schemes in Chandigarh since 1980

| Sr. No.   | Year    |   Household built |
|-----------|---------|-------------------|
| 1.        | 1980-81 |              2560 |
| 2.        | 1982-83 |               996 |
| 3.        | 1984-85 |               110 |
| 4.        | 1985-86 |                95 |
| 5.        | 1986-87 |              1102 |
| 6.        | 1987-88 |               600 |
| 7.        | 1988-89 |              2716 |
| 8.        | 1989-90 |               227 |
| 9.        | 1991-92 |               750 |
| 10.       | 1992-93 |              6161 |
| 11.       | 1993-94 |                43 |
| 12.       | 1994-95 |                 5 |
| 13.       | 2001-02 |               512 |
| 14.       | 2002-03 |               544 |
| 15.       | 2004-05 |               240 |
| 16.       | 2005-06 |               608 |
| 17.       | 2009-10 |               512 |
| 18.       | 2010-11 |             11616 |
| 19.       | 2013-14 |               608 |
| 20.       | 2018-19 |              4960 |
|           | Total   |             34965 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri P V Midhun Reddy

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 457 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04TH FEBRUARY, 2025

## RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG

457. Shri P V Midhun Reddy:

## Will the MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is no Chairman in the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog, constituted for the welfare of cows;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the date when the post became vacant;
- (c) the details of the schemes implemented since 2019 on the recommendations of the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog;
- (d) the total expenditure on these implemented schemes out of a fund of Rs. 500 crore allocated to Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog in the budget for the financial year 2019-2020; and;
- (e) the total number of veterinary, animal husbandry and agricultural universities participating in the initiative launched by Rashtriya  Kamdhenu Aayog?

## ANSWER

THE HON'BLE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The post has remained vacant since February 2022.
- (c),  (d)  &  (e): No schemes have been implemented based on the recommendations of the RKA since 2019 and hence no expenditure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Mini Textile Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

## MINI TEXTILE PARKS

## 453. THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN:

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

- (a) the details of criteria will be used to identify suitable locations for setting up technical textile hubs & mini textile parks in Tamil Nadu along with the plan to align these hubs with the goals of the National Technical Textile Mission;
- (b) the details of portion of the 1,400 crore National Technical Textile Mission budget will be allocated for  the  development  of  textile  hubs  in  Tamil  Nadu  along  with  the  additional  funding  or  incentives provided to attract private investors to these hubs;
- (c)  the  details  of  funds  allocated/disbursed  and  spent  through  various  programmes  by  the  National Technical Textile Mission in the last three years and the details of expenditure itemised, State and yearwise; and
- (d)  the  infrastructure  developments are  planned  to support these hubs, including transportation, power and water facilities in Tamil Nadu and how will the proposed hubs integrate with existing textile clusters in districts like Tirupur, Karur and Erode?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

- (a), (b) & (d): Under National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), there is no provision of setting up of technical textile hubs & mini textile parks in any state (including Tamil Nadu). Further, no portion of budget has been specifically earmarked for development of Textile hubs in Tamil Nadu under NTTM.

However, under PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Parks (PM MITRA Parks) Scheme, the  Government  has  approved  setting  up  of  7  PM  MITRA  Parks  including  one  in  Tamil  Nadu (Virudnagar).    Under  the  PM  MITRA  scheme,  state  governments  having  readily  availability  of contiguous and encumbrance free land parcel of 1000+ acres were considered eligible for application under the scheme.

- (c): Under NTTM, funds are released to various premier institutes for R&D projects and there is no provision to release funds State-wise.

Details  of  funds  allocated/disbursed  and  spent  through  various  programmes  by  the  NTTM  in  the  last three years is as under:

| Financial Year   |   Budget allocated (in Rs. Cr.) |   Total Fund release (in Rs. Cr.) |
|------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 2021-22          |                              60 |                             59.69 |
| 2022-23          |                              37 |                             37    |
| 2023-24          |                             200 |                             61    |
| Total            |                             297 |                            157.69 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Separate HSN Code for Recycled Textiles
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Ms. S Jothimani

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 451 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2025

## SEPARATE HSN CODE FOR RECYCLED TEXTILES

## 451. MS. S JOTHIMANI:

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

(a) whether any specific/separate HSN Code exists for recycled textiles; (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  if  not,  whether  the  Government proposes to allot a separate HSN Code to identify and track such

- textiles and their trade; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken any other measures to recognize and promote sustainable products 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) to (c): There is no specific / separate HSN code for Recycled Textiles, at present.
- (d): The  Government,  in  order  to  recognize  and  promote  sustainable  products,  has  entered  into  a tripartite  MoU  signed  among  Textiles  Committee  (TC),  Government  E-Market  Place  (GeM)  and Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) for registration of upcycled textile manufactures to enable them to sell their products through GeM Portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Destruction of Animals
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA ADMITTED QUESTION NO. 450 TO BE WRITTEN ANSWER ON 04.02.2025

## DESTRUCTION OF ANIMALS

450. Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P :

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

- (a) the number of animals destroyed in recent calamities in Tamil Nadu State;
- (b) the steps taken to compensate the destruction of domestic animals; and
- (c) the details of other steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE HON'BLE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING

(SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a) As per  Memorandum submitted by State Government of Tamil Nadu and assessed by the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT); 2991 cattle head have been reported lost due to cyclonic storm  'Fengal' of 30 th November 2024
- (b) Department do not have any scheme to compensate loss of animals due to calamities. The financial assistance is provided under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) by way of relief and not for compensation. The State Government concerned  provides necessary relief from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)in accordance with Government of India approved items and norms, in the wake of a natural disaster including cyclonic storm
- (c) The State of Tamil Nadu has informed that health campsfor livestockwere conducted in the affected areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Establishment of Central Rice Research Institute
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 445

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTRAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

## 445. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the feasibility of establishing  a Central Rice Research Institute in Bargarh considering its status as a leading rice-producing region in Odisha and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government recognizes the need for advanced research on rice production including climate-resilient varieties and has any plan to allocate resources for setting up such an institute in Bargarh and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has evaluated the manner in which such an institute could contribute to improving the livelihoods of rice farmers in Odisha and other States by enhancing yield and reducing input costs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has proposed a timeline or allocated specific funds for the establishment of the Central Rice Research Institute at Bargarh and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  ICAR-Central  Rice  Research  Institute  (CRRI)  with  its'  three  sub-stations  at  Hazaribag (Jharkhand),  Gerua  (Assam),  and  Naira  (Andhra  Pradesh)  develops  and  disseminates  eco-friendly technologies to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability of rice cultivation in different ecologies of  various  states  in  the  country  including  Bargarh,  Odisha.  Besides,  the  ICAR-Indian  Institute  of  Rice Research (IIRR), Hyderabad, Telangana also looks after rice research in the country.

In  addition  to  above,  Odisha  University  of  Agriculture  &  Technology  (OUAT),  located  at Bhubaneswar, conducts research and extension activities on rice for Odisha. Therefore, at present, there is no proposal to set up a Central Rice Research Institute in Bargarh, Odisha.

- (b): Several climate-smart technologies/products are developed, tested and evaluated by the above two  National  institutes  for  the  rice  crop.  The  farmers  of  Bargarh  are  getting  the  benefits  of  such varieties/technologies.
- (c): The  ICAR  through  its  above  two  research  institutes  holds  a  national  mandate  to  develop technologies  aimed  at  enhancing  rice  productivity  across  the  country  through  robust  and  effective research strategies. Research works have been done on enhancing yield through adoption of improved varieties and technologies and reducing input costs both at Odisha and also across different states of India.
- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Steel Hub
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 444 FOR ANSWER ON 04.02.2025

## STEEL HUB

## 444.   SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Mandi Gobindgarh has long been a vital steel hub in India, known for its key role in the processing of scrap steel and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is a fact, that in recent years, its growth has stagnated and steps taken by the Government to rejuvenate the Mandi Gobindgarh steel hub;
- (c)  whether there is any initiatives to incentivise investments in this region and the steps being taken to boost employment opportunities and economic growth within the steel industry; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering a special economic package to support this industrial hub, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(d):   Mandi  Gobindgarh  has  several  steel  units  in  Induction  Furnace  (IF)  and Electric  Arc  Furnace  (EAF)  which  use  scrap  as  one  of  the  raw  materials  for  steel making. There are 247 steel units in Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab of them there are 74 IF and 2 EAF units. There has been steady increase in production of crude steel from 1.91 Million Tonnes (MT) in 2021-22 to 2.55 MT in 2023-24.

Steel  is  a  de-regulated  sector and Government's role is that of a facilitator which lays down the policy guidelines and establishes the institutional mechanism/structure for creating conducive environment for improving efficiency and performance of the steel sector. In this role, the Government has released the National Steel Policy 2017, which had laid down the broad roadmap for encouraging long term growth for the Indian steel industry, both on demand and supply sides, by 2030-31. The Government has also announced a policy for providing preference to domestically manufactured Iron & Steel products in Government procurement. This policy seeks to accomplish  PM's  vision  of  'Make  in  India'  with  objective  of  nation  building  and encourage domestic manufacturing and is applicable on all government tenders. The government  has  also  approved  a  Production-linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  for Specialty Steel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-04
Subject: Vision for Heavy Industry Sector
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 442

ANSWERED ON 04.02.2025

## VISION FOR HEAVY INDUSTRY SECTOR

## †442. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  vision  of  the  Government  for  heavy  industry  sector  in  the  next  five  years  and  main priorities for its development;
- (b) the measures taken to promote co-operation between Public and Private Sectors in Heavy Industries Sector and to leverage their respective strengths;
- (c)  the  initiatives  taken  to  create  a  level  playing  field  for  domestic  manufacturers  of  Heavy Engineering Goods and Services and to protect them from unfair competition; and
- (d) the steps taken to address the issue of dumping of cheap imports from other countries and to ensure fair trade practices in Heavy Industry Sector?

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

- (a): The vision of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is to have a globally competitive, green  &  technology-driven  heavy  industry  manufacturing  sector,  including  automotive  and capital goods sectors, which propels growth and job creation aims to create a strong and globally competitive capital goods sector to increase the ability of the capital goods sector to meet the domestic demand and to make India a net exporter of capital goods.
- (b): MHI promotes its CPSEs to form consortium / Joint Venture with other CPSE/ Private Sector to diversify in New Areas / Technologies to leverage their respective strength such as:
- (1) Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited - Titagarh Consortium to manufacture and supply 80 Vande Bharat sleeper trains
- (2) Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited - Coal India Limited Joint Venture to work in the field of Coal Gasification
- (c) & (d): Initiatives taken by MHI  to create a level playing field for domestic manufacturers are as under:
1. Electrical  Transformers  Quality  Control  Order  (QCO),  2015  for  Outdoor  Type  Oil Immersed  Distribution  Transformers  upto  and  including  2500  kVA,  33kV  vide notification dated 7 th May, 2015.
2. Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 for Low Voltage Switchgears and Controlgears vide notification dated 11 th  November, 2020, and subsequently amended vide notifications dated 9 th May, 2023 and 3 rd May, 2024.

3. To provide purchase preference to domestic manufacturers, Public Procurement Order (Preference to Make in India) on Industrial Boilers (Steam Generators) was issued on 29 th September, 2020.
4. Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR), covering a wide range of products of Machinery and Electric Equipment under Capital Goods sector dated 28 th August, 2024.

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