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Lok Sabha Question No. 3850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Operationalisation of The Bharatiya Antriksh Station
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Shri Jagdambika Pal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3850

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024 OPERATIONALISATION OF THE BHARATIYA ANTRIKSH STATION 3850.  SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details on the objectives and expected capabilities of the Bharatiya  Antriksh  Station  in  comparison  to  other  space stations; and
- (b) the timeline for the construction and operationalization of the Bharatiya Antriksh Station and the milestones that have been set to ensure its timely completion?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

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- (a) Bharatiya  Antariksh  Station  (BAS)  will  fulfil  the  objectives  of an  orbiting  Indian  human  spaceflight  platform  in  Low  Earth  Orbit (LEO). This will enable to undertake medium to long duration human spaceflight missions to LEO, as part of the sustained Indian human space program. Similar to other operational space stations, BAS will

also comprise of multiple modules and state of the art technological capabilities  for  carrying  out  cutting  edge  scientific  research  and technology  development  activities  in  microgravity  environment, targeted towards national priorities and societal applications. (b) With the recent approval of revision in Gaganyaan Programme, the scope of the program has been expanded to include precursor missions to Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), including development & launch of 1 st  module of BAS (BAS-01). The 1 st  module of  BAS  is  targeted  to  be  launched  in  2028  timeframe  and  BAS  is expected  to  be  fully  operationalised  with  all  modules  by  2035 timeframe.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Seekho aur Kamao Scheme
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3849

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## SEEKHO AUR KAMAO SCHEME

3849. SHRI UJJWAL RAMAN SINGH: Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the names of the States where the Seekho aur Kamao Scheme (Learn and Earn) is being implemented for skill development of minorities in the country; (b)  the  details  of  the  training  modules  and  selection  criteria  prescribed  by  the  Government under said scheme; (c) whether the said scheme is meant only for boys/men belonging to minority communities, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the number of minority persons trained under the said scheme in Uttar Pradesh during the year 2023-24 along with the number of employments provided?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d):The Seekho aur Kamao (SAK) scheme, started in 2014-15, targeted to upgrade the skills of minority youth (14-45 years) in various modern/ traditional skills depending upon their qualification, prevailing economic trends, and market potential, that could earn them suitable employment or make them suitably skilled to take up self-employment. Seekho aur Kamao was a Central Sector Scheme with the pan-India implementation. Under the scheme, skill training provided  National  Skill  Qualification  Framework  (NSQF)  aligned  modern  skill  job  roles. A minimum of 33 per cent seats were reserved for minority girl/women candidates and 2.5 per cent for disabled candidates from minority communities. Further, to promote inter-community solidarity,  upto  15  per  cent  seats  were  reserved  for  candidates  belonging  to  BPL  families  of non-minority communities. Last allocation under the scheme was made in 2020-21. The SAK scheme has now been converged as one of the components under the PM VIKAS scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3848 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Long awaited Krishna nagar-Karimpur-Domkal Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3848 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## LONG AWAITED KRISHNA NAGAR-KARIMPUR-DOMKAL RAIL LINE

3848.   MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  about  the  work  of  the  long awaited  Krishna  nagar  Karimpur  Domkal  rail  line,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- b)  if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTIONG AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) and (b): Sanctioning of Railway projects is a continuous and dynamic process of Indian Railway. Railway infrastructure projects are taken up on the basis of remunerativeness, traffic projections, last mile connectivity, missing links and alternate routes, augmentation of congested/saturated lines  socio-economic  considerations  etc.  depending  upon  liabilities  of ongoing projects, overall availability of funds and competing demands. The survey for new line between Krishnanagar and Karimpur (80 Km) has been sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Efficiency of the Public Distribution System
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.3844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18TH DECEMBER, 2024

## EFFICIENCY OF THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

## 3844.  SHRI E T MOHAMMED  BASHEER:

Will  the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION wrtni wwi& ©r© aRt VTdqf+% fRan  =Ht be pleased  to  state:

- (a) the implementation status and effectiveness of the Public Distribution  System (PDS) in the country;

- (b) the  steps taken/being taken by  the Government to  improve  efficiency  and reduce leakages in the PDS;

- (c) whether the  Government has an  updated status on  the  integration of  digital technologies for better tracking of food distribution; and

- (d) if  so, the details thereon

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS. FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRIM ATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI  BAMBHANIYA)

- (a): The Public Distribution System (PDS) is  implemented under the National Food Security Act  (NFSA), 2013 in all  States/UTs. The Act  provides coverage upto 75% of the rural population and upto 50% of the urban population for receiving foodgrains (rice, wheat &  coarsegrains) under Priority  Households (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).  The Priority  Households are entitled to receive 5 kg  of foodgrains per person per month and the households covered under the AAY  receive 35 kg of foodgrains per month per household.

At  present, 80.67 Crore persons are provided food  grains free of  cost under Pradhan Mantri  Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) seamlessly through PDS.

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(b) to (d): As part of  the technology driven Public Distribution System (PDS) reforms, with  the  aim  to improve the  efficiency  and reduce leakages in  the  PDS, ration cards/beneficiaries database have been completcly digitized (100%) in all  States/UTs. The transparency portal  and online grievance redressal facility/Toll-free  number have been implemented in  all States/UTs. Also, online  allocation  has  been  implemented in all States/UTs (except UTs of Chandigarh, Puduchen)' and Urban area ofDadra  & Nagar Haveli which  have adopted DB'F Cash Transfer scheme) and supply chain has been computerized in 31 States/LTTs. Further, for  better tracking  of  foodgrains distribution, near]y 5.41 Lakh (99.6%) out of total  5.43 Lakh Fair Price Shops (FPSs) in the country have been automated by  installing ePoS  devices  for the distribution of foodgrains in , a  transparent  manner (electronically) through biometric/ Aadhaar authentication of beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Onboard Catering Services in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Manish Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3842

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## ONBOARD CATERING SERVICES IN TRAINS

3842. SHRI MANISH JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  new  initiatives  have  been  taken  for  improvement  of onboard catering services in trains; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  and  (b):  It  is  the  continuous  endeavour  of  Indian  Railways  (IR)  to provide  good  quality  and  hygienic  food  to  passengers.  The  following measures have been taken to improve catering services :

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- Supply of meals from designated Base Kitchens.
- Commissioning of modern Base Kitchens at identified locations.
-  Installation of CCTV  Cameras  in  Base  Kitchens  for  better monitoring of food preparation.
-  Shortlisting and use of popular and branded raw materials, like cooking  oil, atta, rice,  pulses,  masala  items,  paneer,  dairy products etc. for food production.
-  Deployment  of  Food  Safety  Supervisors  at  Base  Kitchens  to monitor food safety and hygienic practices.
-  Deployment of on-board IRCTC supervisors on trains.
-  Introduction  of  QR  codes  on  food  packets,  enabling  display  of details like name of kitchen, date of packaging etc.

-  Regular deep cleaning and periodical pest control (every 15 days) in Base Kitchens and Pantry Cars.
-  In  order  to  ensure  compliance  with  Food  Safety  Norms,  Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certification from designated Food Safety Officers of each catering unit has been made mandatory.
-  Regular food sampling as a part of the inspection and monitoring mechanism to ensure quality of food on trains.
-  Third Party Audit is done to examine hygiene and quality of food in Pantry Cars and Base Kitchens. Customer satisfaction survey is also conducted.
-  Regular  and  surprise  inspections  by  Railway/IRCTC  officials, including Food Safety Officers.
-  Implementation of rationalised menu in trains so as to introduce items of regional cuisines/preferences, seasonal delicacies, food items, as per the preferences of different groups of passengers, such  as  diabetic  food,  baby  food,  health  food  options  including millet based local products, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Stoppage for Donyi Polo Exp. from Naharlagun/Sukhavi and Rangiya Murkongselek Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ranjit Dutta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3838

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

STOPPAGE FOR DONYI POLO EXP. FROM NAHARLAGUN/SUKHAVI AND RANGIYA MURKONGSELEK TRAINS

3838. SHRI RANJIT DUTTA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  considered  providing  stoppages  for Donyi Polo Exp. (Train no- 15818) from Naharlagun/Sukhavi at Bogang Station,  and  Rangiya  Murkongselek  trains  at  Monabari  and  Bedeti  in Sonitpur District, Assam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not,  the  reasons  for  not  providing  the  stoppages  despite increasing demand by passengers in this region?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (c)    15817/15818  Sukhovi-Naharlagun  Donyi  Polo  Express presently  has  scheduled  stoppage  at  Gohpur  and  Vishwanath Chariali stations while 15895/96 Rangiya - Murkeongselek Express has  scheduled  stoppage  at  Nizbarganj  station,  which  are    near Monabari and Bedetti stations.  Besides, provision of stoppage of train services is an ongoing process over Indian Railways subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3834 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Kisan Rail's Impact on Agricultural Produce in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri G Lakshminarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3834

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## KISAN RAIL'S IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN ANDHRA PRADESH

3834.  SHRI  G LAKSHMINARAYANA:

Will the Minister of Railways be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the agricultural produce transported via Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi including the volume of produce and the type of crops transported since the inception of the service, year-wise;
- (b)  the  impact  of  the  Kisan  Rail  service  on  the  farmers  of  Andhra Pradesh, specifically in terms of reduced transportation costs, time saved and enhanced market access for horticultural produce from regions like Anantapur;
- (c)  whether  challenges  have  been  faced  in  the  operation  of  Kisan Rail,  particularly  in  terms  of  logistics,  demand  and  coordination between State and Central Authorities; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  to  address  the same?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (d) : Since the launch of Kisan Rail service on 7 th  August 2020, Railways have operated around 2,364 Kisan Rail services, transporting approximately 7.9 lakh tonnes of perishables.

Out of these 04 services operated from Anantpur to Delhi (Adarsh Nagar)  in  2020-21  and  01  service  in  2021-22,  transporting  1,320 tonnes (approximately) of fruits and vegetables.

Kisan  Rail  enables  movement  of  perishables  including  fruits  and vegetables  from  production  or  surplus  regions  to  consumption  or deficient  regions  in  reasonable  time  and  helps  small  farmers  with lesser  produce  also  to  transport  their  consignment  without  any middleman.

Potential  circuits  for  movement  of  vegetables,  fruits  and  other perishables are identified in consultation with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries Departments of State Governments as well as local bodies and agencies, Mandis etc., and Kisan Rail services are planned on the basis of demands placed taking into consideration operational feasibility.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3826 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Shah Commission Report
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Smt. Malvika Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3826 ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## SHAH COMMISSION REPORT

3826 SMT. MALVIKA DEVI:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of results and findings of the Shah Commission enquiry for mining in Odisha;
- (b) the number of mine owners from the State of Odisha who have been fined along with the detail names of these companies and the mine owners; and
- (c) the action being taken against the wrongdoers who have been listed in the Shah Commission?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a): The Central Government, vide Notification No. S.O. 2817 (E) dated 22.11.2010, appointed Commission of Inquiry under the Chairmanship of Justice M. B. Shah for the  purpose  of  making  inquiry  of  illegal  mining  of  iron  ore  and  manganese  ore  in contravention  of  the  provisions  of  the  Mines  and  Minerals  (Development  and Regulation)  Act,  1957,  the  Forest  (Conservation)  Act,  1980,  the  Environment (Protection)  Act,  1986  or  other  rules  or  licences  or  guidelines  issued  thereunder referred to as illegal mining. The Hon'ble Justice M.B. Shah Commission submitted the report to the Ministry of Mines, which was subsequently laid in the Parliament.  The Commission  has  observed  several  instances  of  illegal  mining  and  recommended remedial measures. The report of Shah Commission of Inquiry is available on the website of Ministry of Mines at URL [https://mines.gov.in].

(b)&(c):  As per information received from the Government of Odisha, pursuant to the Judgment dated 02.08.2017 of Hon'ble Supreme Court, demand notices were issued for recovery of compensation (value of the minerals i.e. Iron and Manganese under the provision of Section 21(5) of the MMDR Act, 1957) towards unlawful production of mineral by mining lease holders beyond/without EC and FC during the period 200001 to 2009-10 as was identified by the Central Empowered Committee. Compensation amounting to Rs. 15561.19 Cr. has been collected by the State Government till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Pre-Matric Scholarships for Minority Students
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri K Radhakrishnan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3824

ANSWERED ON 18/12/2024

## PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS

## 3824. SHRI K RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Pre-Matric scholarships provided to minority students during the last five years, year-wise;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  discontinue  Pre-Matric  scholarships  for minority students studying in classes one to eight and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has noted the widespread objection against this decision and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to withdraw the decision to discontinue Pre-Matric scholarship up to eighth standard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to provide scholarships to minority students?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a): The details of Pre-Matric scholarships provided to minority students during the last five years, year-wise is as under:

| Year    | No. of beneficiaries                |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
| 2019-20 | 55,68,025                           |
| 2020-21 | 52,40,000                           |
| 2021-22 | 57,42,627                           |
| 2022-23 | 3,18,576                            |
| 2023-24 | Scheme not approved beyond 2021-22. |

Source- NSP-NIC database.

(b)  to  (d):  The  Ministry  of  Minority  Affairs  has  been  implementing  various  schemes  for socio-economic  empowerment  of  the  six  (6)  centrally  notified  minority  communities  viz. Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsi and Sikh including various educational empowerment Schemes such as (i) Pre-Matric, (ii) Post-Matric (iii) Merit-cum-Means based scholarships.  The  Right  to  Education  (RTE)  Act,  2009  makes  it  obligatory  for  the Government to provide free and compulsory elementary education (classes I to VIII) to each and every child. Accordingly only students studying in classes IX and X are covered under the  Pre-Matric  Scholarship  Scheme  of  Ministry  of  Social  Justice  &  Empowerment  and Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs.  Likewise  from  2022-23,  the  coverage  under  the  Pre  Matric Scholarship Scheme of Ministry of Minority Affairs has also been made for classes IX and X only.

- (e): In order to bring transparency and accountability to prevent fraud and misappropriation of funds this Ministry conducted Aadhaar based bio-metric authentication for all applicants and verifying authorities for 2022-23. Aadhaar Payment Bridge System has also been put in place for disbursement of scholarships to the beneficiaries under DBT mode.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Jiyo Parsi Scheme for Newly Wedded Parsi Couples
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jai Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## JIYO PARSI SCHEME FOR NEWLY WEDDED PARSI COUPLES

3816:  SHRI JAI PRAKASH

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  Jiyo  Parsi  Scheme  Portal  aiming  at  newly  wedded  Parsi couples seeking financial assistance; and

- (b)  if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)  to  (b)  Yes  sir.  The  Jiyo  Parsi  Scheme  portal  was  launched  for  Parsi  couples  seeking  financial assistance under medical component. The portal provides convenience and access for beneficiaries to apply for benefits and track their applications. The portal enables swift decision-making. The portal may be accessed through the Ministry's website (minorityaffairs.gov.in).

The guidelines of the Jiyo Parsi scheme are available on the Ministry's website (minorityaffairs.gov.in).

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## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 3809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Enhancing Mineral Exploration
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Shri Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3809

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## ENHANCING MINERAL EXPLORATION

†3809 SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  key  initiatives  implemented  by  the  Government  to  enhance mineral exploration in India especially through the National Geological Data Repository (NGDR)  portal along with  new  reimbursement  schemes  to  meet exploration expenditure; and

- (b)  the  role  of  the  National  Mineral  Exploration Trust  (NMET) in  promoting mineral exploration  and  encouraging  innovation  among  start-ups  and  Micro,  Small  and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the mining sector?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a):  National  Geoscience  Data  Repository  (NGDR)  portal  is  a  cloud-based  portal created  to  expedite  and  facilitate  mineral  exploration  coverage  of  the  country  by hosting all baseline and exploration-related geoscientific data in a single GIS platform, making it available to all the stakeholders and disseminate the geospatial data in a single window system. Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the nodal agency for NGDR portal and it is funded by National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET). Currently, 9171 reports of GSI, 395 reports of stakeholders and data related to more than 35 layers are available in NGDR portal for download to registered users.

NMET has launched a scheme for partial reimbursement of exploration expense for holders  of  Exploration  Licences  where  NMET  will  partially  reimburse  exploration expenses incurred by Exploration Licence Holders upto 50% of direct cost with ceiling of ₹20 Crores. NMET also supports holders of Composite Licences with the scheme for Partial reimbursement of exploration expenses  upto 50% of direct cost incurred for exploration with ceiling of ₹ 8 Crores.

Furthermore, NMET also provides Exploration Incentive of 25% of the approved cost of the project for G4 items in greenfield areas for gold, basemetals, other precious minerals, strategic/ critical minerals and fertilizer minerals if the block is upgraded from G4 to G3 Stage.

(b):  Since  its  inception  in  August  2015,  NMET  has  funded  471  projects  with    an approved  cost  of  2721.97 Crore including regional and detailed exploration projects along    with    baseline  survey,  financial  assistance  to  Central  agencies  and  State Governments, incentives to  States and Mineral Exploration by NEAs and NPEAs, etc. NMET is promoting research and innovation in Start-ups, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Individual Innovators by funding  projects under  the Science and Technology (S&T) Prism Programme. Till date, NMET  has   funded 11 Projects with  approved  cost  of ₹12.46 Crore.

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