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Lok Sabha Question No. 1650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Spoiling of Food  due to lack of Food Processing
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1650

ANSWERED ON 05 TH  December, 2024

## SPOILING OF FOOD DUE TO LACK OF FOOD PROCESSING

## 1650.     SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  average  quantum  of  foodgrains,  fruits  and  vegetables  produced  in  the country which get spoiled due to lack of food processing;
- (b) whether  the  agriculture  universities  of  the  country  particularly  Sardar  Vallabhbhai  Patel University  of  Agriculture  and  Technology,  Meerut  has  the  facility  of  teaching  food processing as a subject; and
- (c) if not, the time by which the said subject is likely to be introduced to protect fruits, vegetables and foodgrains by processing them?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

- (a).    The  Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries  (MoFPI)  had  commissioned  a  study  through NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (NABCONS), namely, 'Study to determine Post harvest losses of Agri Produce in India' in 2022 with reference year 2020-22. The details of the average production and quantity lost of foodgrains, fruits and vegetables as revealed by the study are as under:
- (b) & (c).  Yes, all the agriculture universities of the country including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut has the facility of teaching food processing as a subject.

| Category   |   Average Production (In million MT) |   Estimated Quantity lost (In million MT) |
|------------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Cereals    |                               281.28 |                                     12.49 |
| Pulses     |                                21.55 |                                      1.37 |
| Oilseeds   |                                37.27 |                                      2.11 |
| Fruits     |                                90.82 |                                      7.36 |
| Vegetables |                               164.74 |                                     11.97 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1649 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: LV underpass on NH-66
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1649 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## LV UNDERPASS ON NH-66

1649. SHRI K SUDHAKARAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  a  request  from  the Member of Parliament representing Kannur seeking the sanction of a Light  Vehicle  (LV)  underpass  at  Pariyaram  Embate  (CH  123  +  105) along NH-66 stretch in Kannur and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has approved of this request, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  and  (b)  Yes  Sir,  a  request  was  received  for  the  construction  of  a Light Vehicular Underpass (LVUP) at Km 123+105 on NH-66. However, this  is   not  feasible  since  the  main  carriageway  has  already  been constructed at a lower level to maintain the required gradient, while the  service  road  has  been  constructed  at  a  higher  level  to  provide access to the existing residential areas along the NH.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: UDAN Scheme for Shimoga Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri B Y Raghavendra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1645

(To be answered on the 5 th  December 2024)

## UDAN SCHEME FOR SHIMOGA AIRPORT

## 1645. SHRI B Y RAGHAVENDRA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of routes sanctioned under the UDAN scheme for Shimoga airport;
- (b) the number of flights currently operational from Shimoga airport under the said sanctioned routes;
- (c) the details of approved routes/flights that are yet to commence operations along with the reasons for the delay;
- (d) the expected timeline for the commencement of pending flights under the said scheme from Shimoga airport; and
- (e) the other additional routes and flights envisaged for Shimoga airport in the future?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN), 5 RCS routes connecting Shivamogga to New Goa (MoPA), Tirupati, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Chennai have been allocated to Selected Airline Operators for the operation of RCS flights.
- (b): The following RCS routes are currently operational from Shivamogga
- Airport:
- (i)  Star  Air  connecting Shivamogga to New Goa (MoPA), Tirupati, and Hyderabad.
- (ii) Spicejet connecting Shivamogga to Chennai and Hyderabad.
- (c)  to  (e):  The  RCS  route  connecting Shivamogga to Delhi, awarded to SpiceJet, has not yet commenced.
- With repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation was totally deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any

aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate subject to the compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines(RDGs) issued by Government and the flight schedules approved by DGCA. Hence, it is  upto the airline operators to consider the introduction of air services to/from  any  city  in  the  country  depending  on  their  operational  and commercial  viabilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Polavaram Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Kripanath Mallah, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana

1638.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1638

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## POLAVARAM PROJECT

SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  consulted  the  experts  regarding  timeline  and  safety  associated  with  the Polavaram Project; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the recommendations made by them in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a)  & (b) The Government has engaged Panel of Experts (PoE) for Polavaram irrigation project comprising of  four  international  experts  for  providing  consultation  on  technical  &  construction  management  issues concerning safety and completion of Polavaram irrigation project.

PoE  has  visited  the  project  during  30 th June  to  3 rd July,  2024  in  first  visit  and  during  6 th to  9 th November,  2024  in  second  visit.  The  key  technical  issues  concerning  project  safety  &  completion  like seepage from coffer dams, ground improvement of main dam foundation, construction of new Diaphragm wall & design of Earth-Core Rock Fill (ECRF) dam were discussed during visits. The following main steps regarding safety and timely completion of project have been recommended by the PoE;

- i. Remedial measures to address the seepage issue from coffer dams, based on test results.
- ii. Buttress berm construction in both cofferdams for safety consideration.
- iii. Water management plan for taking up the constructions works with safety.
- iv. Ways to address the issues in ground improvement works.
- v. Suggestions on planning & construction of new Diaphragm wall.
- vi. Tests to be conducted to finalize design of main dam at Gap-1 and Gap-2.
- vii. PoE has given its observations on project planning, construction management and site organization structure to minimize the risks and in-time project completion.

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SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA
Lok Sabha Question No. 1637 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Aviation Skill Development Centre in Rajasthan
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1637

(To be answered on the 5 th  December 2024)

## AVIATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE IN RAJASTHAN

## 1637. SMT MANJU SHARMA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (c) Currently, there is no such proposal/program under consideration of this  Ministry.  However,  there  are  seven  civil  aviation  training  centres presently functioning in Rajasthan. The details are as under:-

Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) -02

- (i) Avyana Aviation Academy, Kishangarh Airport
- (ii) Banasthali Vidyapith Gliding & Flying Club, Banasthali Aerodrome, Tonk

Remote Pilot Training Organizations (RPTOs)- 04

- (i) Drone Sphere Pvt Ltd, Jaipur
- (ii) Wissmo Agventure Pvt Ltd.
- (iii) Drone Rangers India Private Limited, Jaipur
- (iv) Hogwarts School of Drones Private Limited, Jaipur

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training Institute-01

- (i) School of Aeronautics, Neemrana

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has set up or proposes to set up Aviation Skill Development Centres in Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1635 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Urbanizing Rural Areas for Housing
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1635

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 05, 2024

## URBANIZING RURAL AREAS FOR HOUSING

NO. 1635.   SMT. HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan for urbanizing rural areas for housing without displacing existing agricultural communities;
- (b) whether  the  urban  development  projects  will  ensure  sustainable practices for benefitting the local populations economically, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any analysis to assess the impact of urbanization on the displaced agricultural communities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government plans to adopt policies that preserve rural habitats for sustainability?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) & (b) As per 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India, urban planning is  the  function  of  Urban  Local  Bodies  (ULBs)/  Urban  Development Authorities.  Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  States through  schematic  interventions/  advisories.  It  provides  financial  and

technical support to the States.

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India has and (https://mohua.gov.in The Chapter - 4 'Regional Planning Approach' of URDPFI guidelines 2014 deals issued Urban and Regional Development Plan Formulation Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines, 2014 /upload/uploadfiles/files/URDPFI%20Guidelines%20Vol%20I(2).pdf). with planning of peri-urban areas.

- (c) & (d) - This Ministry has not conducted any such analysis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Establishment of Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Ananta Nayak, Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva, Shri Damodar Agrawal, Shri Tapir Gao, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Shankar Lalwani, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana, Shri Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1633

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## ESTABLISHMENT OF SMART LABORATORY ON CLEAN RIVERS

†1633. SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL

SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH

SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA

SHRI TAPIR GAO

SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA

SHRI ANANTA NAYAK

SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL

SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI

## SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has established a Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) on Varuna River in Varanasi  under  the  Green  Strategic  Partnership  between  India  and  Denmark  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof indicating aims and objectives thereof;

(b) the way in which it will help in improving river rejuvenation and management along with the sustainable approach adopted by SLCR to address the challenges faced by Varuna River;

(c) the manner in which funding will be provided by the Government of India and Denmark on proportionate basis for the said project;

(d) whether the Government is considering to include rivers from other parts of the country under the ambit of said project to rejuvenate them;

(e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Maharashtra and also Kendujhar district in Odisha; and

(f)  whether  the  Government  has  a  plan  to  establish  such  SLCR  in  other  parts  of  the  country  including Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a)  &  (b) The  Smart  Lab  for  Clean  Rivers  (SLCR)  has  been  set  up  under  the  Green  Strategic  Partnership between India and Denmark to bring global solutions on current challenges in the field of clean river water, conduct  collaborative  research  and  development  to  fit  in  real  environment  through  Living  lab  approach  and creation  of  platform  between  Government  authorities,  academic  institutions  and  technology  providers  for knowledge sharing and co-creation to achieve clean river water.

(c) Government of India has sanctioned the cost of operations of Secretariat of SLCR for ten years and has also sanctioned the cost of three projects. Denmark has allocated funds amounting to four million Danish Krone for this initiative.

(d)  to (f) No Sir .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Re-allotment of Petrol Pumps
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. Shivaji Bandappa Kalge

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1631 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## Re-allotment of Petrol Pumps

## 1631 Dr. Shivaji Bandappa Kalge:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government has any specific provisions for re-allotment of Petrol pumps;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)   if  not,  the reasons therefor along with the number of such petrol pumps in the country, State-wise?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी (ŵी सुरे श गोपी)

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a) to (c) Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  have  informed  that  there  is  no provision for re-allotment of Retail Outlet dealerships.

However,  the  Retail  Outlets  (ROs)  terminated  in  violation  of  Marketing  Discipline Guidelines (MDG) and breach of Dealership Agreement executed between Dealer and OMC, are operated on Ad-hoc basis through another Retail Outlet Dealer as per policy till fresh advertisement for the said area.

In  case  of  Retail  Outlets  performing  less  than  their  sales  potential,  subsequent  to guidance/ counseling, the dealer is given an option for going on a holiday for 2 years as per "Holiday Scheme".

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Hubs for MSMEs on PPP mode
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Smt. D K Aruna, Shri Eatala Rajender, Shri Suresh Kumar Shetkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1622 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## HUBS FOR MSMEs ON PPP MODE

1622. SMT. D K ARUNA; SHRI EATALA RAJENDER; SHRI SURESH KUMAR SHETKAR.

Will the MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  hubs  on  public-private-partnership  mode enabling MSMEs and traditional artisans sell their products in the international markets and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  conduct  an  investment-grade  energy  audit  of traditional MSMEs in 60 clusters and provide financial support to shift them to cleaner forms of energy; and
- (c) if so, the details and the present status thereof along with funds sanctioned/spent so far in the country, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): The Department of Commerce has invited proposals for the pilot launch of E-Commerce Export Hubs (ECEH). These hubs bring stakeholders together under one roof to streamline ecommerce  export  clearances  and  simplify  reverse  logistics,  enabling  MSMEs  to  sell  their products in international markets through e-commerce.
- (b) and (c): Ministry  of  Power  has  envisaged  an  interest  subvention  scheme  for  MSMEs operational in 60 clusters in adopting energy-efficiency measures, Under this scheme handholding support to MSMEs for carrying out investment Grade Energy Audits (IGEA) has also been envisaged. Further, no funds under this scheme have been released so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Scheme for Conservation and Purification of Rivers
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Eswarasamy K

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1615

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## SCHEME FOR CONSERVATION AND PURIFICATION OF RIVERS

## 1615.    SHRI ESWARASAMY K

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  start  a  scheme  for  conserving  and  purifying  major  rivers  in  the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the number of rivers taken up under the said scheme; and

(c) the present status of the implementation of the said scheme?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (c) It is the responsibility of States and Urban Local Bodies ( ULBs) to ensure required treatment of sewage and industrial effluents to the prescribed norms before discharging into the rivers and other water bodies.  The  Govt  of  India  provides  financial  and  technical  support  to  the  States  and  ULBs  under  various programs like Namami Gange, National River Conservation Plan  (NRCP).

Central Sector scheme 'Namami Gange' is being run by Ministry of Jal Shakti for pollution abatement in Ganga and other rivers falling in Ganga Basin. For other rivers, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'National River Conservation Plan' is being run to support the efforts of States and ULBs for abatement of pollution in rivers.

NRCP has so far covered 57 rivers spreading over 17 States/UTs in the country with a sanctioned cost of Rs.8931.49 crore, and inter-alia, a sewage treatment capacity of 2941 million litres per day (MLD) has been created.

Namami  Gange  program  covers  30  rivers,  and  a  total  of  484  projects,  including  203  projects  for sewage treatment of 6255 MLD and a sewer network of 5249 kilometers, have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs. 39604 crore, against which sewerage treatment capacity of 3327 MLD has been created so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 140 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Reintroduction of Scheme Similar to 'Padho Pardhesh'
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. *140

ANSWERED ON 04/12/2024

## REINTRODUCTION OF SCHEME SIMILAR TO 'PADHO PARDHESH'

- *140. MS IQRA CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  plans  to  reintroduce  a  scheme  similar  to  'Padho  Pardhesh'  with  more effective targeting mechanism to ensure that the unique challenges faced by the minority students are addressed and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  evaluated  if  schemes  of  other  Ministries  have  ensured  equitable access for minority students to overseas education and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of steps taken by the Government to design targeted and non-overlapping scheme that addresses social and financial barriers faced by minority students in pursuing overseas education?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO  (c)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  *140  ANSWERED  ON  04.12.2024  ASKED  BY  MS.  IQRA CHOUDHARY REGARDING 'REINTRODUCTION OF SCHEME SIMILAR TO 'PADHO PARDHESH''

(a) to (c): Ministry of Minority Affairs has specifically implemented various schemes, including PreMatric,  Post-Matric  and  Merit-cum-Means  Scholarship,  Maulana  Azad  National  Fellowship  and Padho Pardesh schemes, across the country for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six notified minority communities.

The National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC), a PSU under Ministry of Minority Affairs, provides educational loan for education abroad, at low rate of interest, exclusively to students belonging to minority communities. It has also been observed that benefits of interest subsidy that got accrued to the beneficiaries under the Padho Pardesh scheme were limited and also that there is an overlap with other similar schemes being implemented by other Ministries viz. Ministry of Social Justice  and  Empowerment,  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs,  which  are  applicable  to  eligible  minority community students as well. In view of the aforesaid overlap, limited benefits and ease of availing education loans on low rate of interest, it has been decided to discontinue Padho Pardesh scheme from 2022-23  onwards.  As  of  now,  there  is  no  such  proposal  to  reinstate  the  Padho  Pardesh  Scheme  or introduce any new scheme similar to it.

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