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Lok Sabha Question No. 2750 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Agriculture Research in Bihar
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav, Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2750

TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## AGRICULTURE RESEARCH IN BIHAR

2750.   SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV: SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV:

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

- (a) whether any action plan is being executed for Agricultural Research in the State of Bihar under the Bihar Special Package Scheme of the Union Government;
- (b) if so, the details of the schemes thereof along with their present status; and
- (c) the details of amount spent so far on all the said schemes/projects?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): The Hon'ble Prime Minister's Package for Bihar -2015 included following two project/schemes related to Agricultural research:
- (i) Upgradation of Rajendra Agricultural University Pusa (Bihar) to the level of Central Agricultural University .
- (ii) ICAR-Mahatma  Gandhi  Integrated Farming Research Institute Motihari, Bihar (Erstwhile NRC on Integrated Farming) .
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016 was notified in Gazette of  India  on  28/05/2016 . The  Institution  is  of  National  importance  under  Department  of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), and is imparting Research, Education and Extension  on  Agriculture  and  allied  sectors  including  fisheries,  basic,  humanities  and community sciences, agribusiness and forestry through 08 colleges.  Since  2015-16,  an amount of Rs. 1492.23 crores have been allocated to the University .
- ICAR-Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute  (MGIFRI),  Motihari, Bihar was approved on 20 th  July 2015 with an outlay of Rs. 30.00 crores and accordingly established with desired infrastructure and manpower . The Institute is imparting agricultural research on Integrated Farming System. Since 2015-16, an amount of Rs. 68.94 crores have been allocated to the Institute .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2745 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Boosting Industrialization in Bundelkhand
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Narayandas Ahirwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2745

ANSWERED ON 05.08.2025

## BOOSTING INDUSTRIALIZATION IN BUNDELKHAND

## 2745.  SHRI NARAYANDAS AHIRWAR:

## Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the concrete steps taken by the Government to boost industrialization in Bundelkhand till date;
- (b) whether the Government is contemplating on any action plan to set up special industrial corridors, agriculture-based industries, MSME Parks or mining-based industries in Bundelkhand in near future; and
- (c) whether the Government is contemplating to provide special assistance to Bundelkhand by bringing it into the category of industrially backward region?

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

- (a) to (c): As per Article 246 under the 7 th Schedule of the Constitution of India, 'Industries' is a State subject. So far as the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is concerned, there is no scheme, at present, for boosting industrialization in any specific area including Bundelkhand. Further,  there  is  no  specific  action  plan,  at  present,  to  set  up  special  industrial  corridors, agriculture-based industries, MSME Parks or mining-based industries in Bundelkhand in near future.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Electronic Evidence in Criminal Proceedings
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ashok Kumar Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2738

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  AUGUST, 2025/ SARVANA 14, 1947 (SAKA)

ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

†2738. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR YADAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Government to promote the use of technology in the new criminal law system;

(b) whether the importance to electronic evidence in criminal proceedings is given under the new criminal laws;

- (c) whether the new criminal law provides for the facility of recording the statements of witnesses through video conferencing; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to implement it?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a) & (b): To significantly improve the speed, efficiency and transparency of the judicial process, applications like e-Sakshya, e-Summon and NyayaShruti  (VC)  have  been  developed.  While  the  e-Sakshya  enables  lawful, scientific and tamper-proof collection, preservation and electronic submission  of  digital  evidence  thus  ensuring  authenticity  and  reducing delays,  e-Summon  allow  summons  to  be  delivered  through  electronic means, making the process faster, time-bound and easily trackable. NyayaShruti (VC) facilitates virtual  appearance  of  accused persons, witnesses,

police  officials,  prosecutors,  scientific  experts,  prisoners  etc.  through video  conferencing.  Integration  with  Medico  Legal  Examination  &  Postmortem  Reporting  (MedLeaPR)  application  for  exchanging  Medico  Legal Reports with Hospitals is also provided for.

National  Crime  Records  Bureau  (NCRB)  has  developed  software patches  to  upgrade  Crime  and  Criminal  Tracking  Network  Systems (CCTNS)  application  for  providing  23  new  functionalities  as  per  the provisions  of  new  criminal  laws.  These  patches  have  been  given  to  the States/ UTs for deployment.

NCRB  has  also  launched  a  Mobile  App  called  'NCRB  Sankalan  of Criminal  Laws'  as  a  comprehensive  guide  on  new  criminal  laws  for  the benefit of all stakeholders. This Mobile App is available on Android and iOS platforms.

(c) & (d): Section 254 (Evidence for Protection), section 265 (Evidence for Prosecution) and section 266 (Evidence for Defence) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNNS), 2023 provide for use of audio-video electronic means for  recording  of  evidence  and  examination  of  witnesses.  Further, section  530  of  BNSS  provides  that  all  trials,  inquiries  and  proceedings under  BNSS  may  be  held  in  electronic  mode,  by  use  of  electronic communication or use of audio-video electronic means.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Number of Items rejected by Foreign Countries
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2737 ANSWERED ON 05/08/2025

## NUMBER OF ITEMS REJECTED BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES

## 2737. DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN :

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  the  data  about  the  number  of  items  that  were rejected by foreign countries for want of quality and consumption safety;
- (b) If so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of the number of foreign countries that have rejected and banned Indian products for want of quality and safety; and
- (d) 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)    to  (b):  Every  country  faces  such  issues  of  rejections  due  to  various  non-tariff measures including quality, phytosanitary standards, packaging/labelling etc. imposed by importing countries. However, over the years,  Government of India has taken various measures  for  quality  consciousness  including  Quality  Control  Orders,  alignment  of standards with international benchmark etc., thereby enhancing the global competitiveness as a result of which the number of Indian products rejected by importing countries have registered a decline of 12.50% in June 2025 compared that in June 2024.

(c) to (d):  Importing countries keep issuing regulations from time to time regarding residue limits for various products especially from the angle of food safety and health. Information about such regulations is disseminated among the exporters in order to ensure smooth flow of exports from India. The concerned agencies such as Export Inspection Council, Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Marine Products  Export  Development  Authority  (MPEDA),  other  Commodity  Boards,  Export Promotion  Councils  (EPCs)  etc.  monitor  such  rejection  cases  regularly  and  take appropriate corrective and preventive measures including capacity building of exporters, stricter pre-export controls, enhanced laboratory testing and stakeholder sensitisation to ensure  compliance  with  the  standards  of  importing  countries  and  to  minimise  such occurrences in the future.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Development in Border Area Villages
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anil Baluni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2733

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH   AUGUST, 2025/ SRAVANA 14, 1947 (SAKA)

DEVELOPMENT IN BORDER AREA VILLAGES

†2733. SHRI ANIL BALUNI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the various efforts being made by the Government for the development of basic facilities in border area villages;
- (b) the amount of funds allocated for the development of such border area villages; and
- (c) the proposed scheme of the Government to impart training to the citizens in these areas about natural disasters?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (b): Government  has  approved  the  Vibrant  Villages  Programme-I (VVP-I),  as  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme,  on  15th  February,  2023  for comprehensive  development  of  the  select  villages  in  46  blocks  abutting northern border in 19 districts in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and UT of Ladakh with an outlay of ₹4800 crore from FY 2022-23 to 2025-26.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2733 FOR 05.08.2025

Government  has  also  approved  the  Vibrant  Villages  Programme-II (VVPII), as a Central Sector Scheme, with a total outlay of ₹6839 crore for the FY 2025-26 to 2028-29 for comprehensive development of select villages located in blocks abutting international land borders (ILBs), other than the Northern border already covered under VVP-I, in the States/UTs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, J&K (UT), Ladakh (UT), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand,  Uttar  Pradesh  and  West  Bengal  to  create  better  living conditions and adequate livelihood opportunities to ensure prosperous and safe borders, control trans-border crime and assimilate the border population with the nation.

Border Area Development Programme (BADP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) to meet the special developmental needs and well-being of the people living in border areas (scheme in sunset stage). The budgetary allocation for BADP during the last 10 years is ₹6634.24 Crore.

(c): NDRF has been actively involved in strengthening disaster resilience at the grassroots level by conducting Community Awareness Programmmes

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2733 FOR 05.08.2025

across both urban and rural regions. These programmes are designed to educate,  sensitize  and  empower  local  communities  particularly  those residing in disaster prone or vulnerable areas to respond effectively during emergencies and minimize loss of life and property. Over the past five years, the  NDRF  has  conducted  5,451  Community  Awareness  Programmes  in border states, from which 7,68,116 beneficiaries have been benefited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: PMMSY in Odisha
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Smt. Malvika Devi

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2732 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  AUGUST, 2025

## PMMSY in Odisha

2732.  Smt. Malvika Devi:

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

- (a) whether projects have been sanctioned by the Government under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya SampadaYojana (PMMSY) for Odisha including Lok Sabha constituency, Kalahandi;
- (b) the type of infrastructure being developed by the Government such as hatcheries, cold chains or fish landing centres in these regions;
- (c)  the  number  of  fishers  and  SHGs  getting  benefits  from  capacity  building  and  financial assistance of the scheme in the State; and
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to ensure convergence with irrigation, market linkage and credit support schemes for holistic fisheries development?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)

- (a): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India  has  approved  the  proposals  of  the  Government  of  Odisha  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya SampadaYojana (PMMSY) at a total project cost of Rs.1298.25 Crore for development of fisheries and aquaculture in the state of Odisha, including in Kalahandi Constituency. Further, the proposal of Paradip Port Trust for up gradation and modernization of the Paradip fishing harbor was approved at a cost of Rs.108.91 crore under the central sector scheme component of PMMSY.
- (b)  and  (c):  The  Government of Odisha informed that various  activities are implemented in Kalahandi District under PMMSY such as (i) Construction of grow out Pond - 29.15 hactare, (ii) Construction of new seed rearing ponds - 9.6 hactare, (iii) Establishment of finfish hatchery - 3 unit, (iv) one unit of State of the Art Fish Feed Plant, (v) Motor cycle with ice box - 10 unit, (vi) Three-wheeler with ice-box- 2 unit and (vii) Providing Boats (replacement) and nets for traditional fishermen (Dingy/FRP). The Government of Odisha  has  also  reported  that  48,101  beneficiaries  in  Odisha  including  8970  women  beneficiaries benefited under the PMMSY.
- (d): The PMMSY emphasizes convergence with various central government schemes to amplify outcomes and save resources. Key areas include infrastructure development through the Sagarmala Programme, post-harvest  support via the  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Sampada  Yojana,  water  body  creation  under MGNREGS, aquaculture development through RKVY and NRLM, fisheries export promotion with the Department  of  Commerce  and  MPEDA,  working  capital  access  via  Kisan  Credit  Card,  technological advancement through DARE, INCOIS, and ISRO, and water management with the Ministry of Jal Shakti. This integrative approach fosters holistic growth across the fisheries sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2731 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: India's Export Situation
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2731 ANSWERED ON 05/08/2025

INDIA'S EXPORT SITUATION

2731.  SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR:

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

the details of the country's overall Export situation so far, vis-a-vis in the prevailing Geo-political challenges existent during the past and present year ?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद

)

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

India's export situation demonstrates robust resilience and growth. In the fiscal year 202425, the country's overall exports reached an all-time high of US$ 824.96 billion, marking a significant growth of 6.02% compared to US$ 778.13 billion in 2023-24. Despite persisting geopolitical challenges, this positive trend continued into the current fiscal year (April-May 2025), with overall exports of US$ 142.12 billion, a notable increase of 5.52% over the US$ 134.69 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year. This consistent performance underscores India's ability to navigate global uncertainties and maintain a strong foothold in international trade.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Theft of ATF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Azad Kirti Jha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2729

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  AUGUST, 2025/ SRAVANA 14, 1947 (SAKA)

THEFT OF ATF

†2729. SHRI AZAD KIRTI JHA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that recently an organised gang involved in theft of Aircraft Turbine Fuel (ATF) was busted by the Crime Branch  in  Delhi  which  was  stealing  around  5,000  litres  of  the  fuel  daily during the last three years;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that the stolen fuel was being sold in the open market by declaring it as turpentine oil and this adulterated fuel could pose a serious threat to aircraft safety, engine  functioning and  lives of passengers; and

(c) whether the Government is going to implement any concrete Standard Operating  Procedure  (SOP)  in  this  direction  so  that  fuel  transportation, supply and security can be strictly monitored and if so, its forms thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) and (b):  As per the input provided by Delhi Police, Crime Branch, Delhi has  registered  a  case  vide  FIR  No.  154/2025  dated  22.06.2025  u/s  316

(3)/303(1)/125/110/61(2)/3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) regarding theft of

Aircraft Turbine Fuel (ATF), and arrested 10 accused persons in this case.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2729 FOR 05.08.2025

The investigation has revealed the stolen Aircraft Turbine Fuel was sold in the open market by declaring as turpentine oil.

(c):  The  Ministry  of  Petroleum  and  Natural  Gas  has  informed  that  Public Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  have  laid  down  Standard  Operating Procedure  for  safe  and  secure  transportation  of  fuel.  Further,  the  ATF receiving locations at the airport conduct quality checks, including density, appearance  and  water  content,  prior  to  acceptance.  These  checks  are carried  out  in  strict  compliance  with  the  procedures  specified  in  the Aviation Quality Control and Assurance Manual (AQCAM).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Dual Citizenship
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2728

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  AUGUST, 2025/ SARVANA 14, 1947 (SAKA)

DUAL CITIZENSHIP

2728. SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to grant dual citizenship to members  of  the  Indian  diaspora  holding  foreign  nationality,  particularly from the USA, UK, Canada or Australia and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Ministry has studied models of dual nationality granted by other countries to strengthen diaspora engagement and if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  open  to  expanding  the  existing  Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) framework to include property rights, voting rights or simplified re-naturalization pathways for former Indian citizens, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a)  & (b)

The provisions of Article 9 and 11 of the Constitution of India read with Section 9 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 do not allow dual citizenship.

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(c) No  Sir.  There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  to  expand  the existing  OCI  framework  to  include  property  rights,  voting  rights  or simplified re-naturalization pathways for former Indian citizens.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Transfer Policy in Daman and Diu
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2721

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  AUGUST, 2025/ SRAVANA 14, 1947 (SAKA) TRANSFER POLICY IN DAMAN AND DIU

†2721. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the transfer policy of officers in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu;

(b) whether the Government is aware that many officers are working in the said UTs despite the completion of their tenure and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the number of such officers in Daman and Diu who are still holding the posts despite their transfer and completion of their tenure; and

(d) the details of the steps taken by the Government to relieve such officers from their charge?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d): The  transfer/posting  of  IAS/IPS  officers  of  AGMUT  cadre  and DANICS/DANIPS officers in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are governed by the Guidelines issued vide MHA's letter No. 14012/01/2016UTS.I dated 09.11.2016 and MHA's letter No. 14020/05/2008-UTS.II (Vol.II) dated 29.11.2016.  The transfer/posting orders are issued as per these guidelines subject to administrative requirements and in public interest.

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