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Lok Sabha Question No. 4096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Regulations of Panchayat Committees
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Shri Rudra Narayan Pany

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- †4096

ANSWERED ON- 25.03.2025

## REGULATIONS OF PANCHAYAT COMMITTEES

## †4096. SHRI RUDRA NARAYAN PANY:

## Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) whether similar rules and regulations are prevailing in all the panchayat committees of all the districts, States/UTs-wise;

(b) if not, the details of the difference among them;

(c) the details of the obstacles in bringing the similar panchayati raj rules in the country; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to construct at least similar auditoriums for the sitting of all the panchayat committees in the country so that all the members of the committees and officials as well as journalists can sit together?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (c) "Panchayat', being 'Local Government', is a State subject and part of State List of Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Panchayats are set up and operate through the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts which may vary from State to State, subject to the provisions of the Constitution. All the States & Union Territories, covered under Part-IX of the Constitution, have made provisions in their State Panchayati Raj Acts to cover the basic structure of Panchayats enshrined in Part-IX of the Constitution which also includes rules/laws to constitute the Committees in the Panchayats, to conduct their business of respective tiers, to regulate theirs functions, procedures of their meetings, Quorum, procedure for moving resolution etc. So, the concept of similar rules and regulations in Panchayat Committees is already in place since 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 whereby Part -IX, relating to Panchayats, was inserted in the Constitution of India.

However, there are inevitable variations among Panchayati Raj Acts of the States/UTs because the States/UTs have framed their respective Panchayati Raj Acts to meet their specific needs.

(d) The Prime responsibility for providing Panchayat infrastructure, including sitting space for Panchayat Committees, vests with State Government. However, the Ministry, under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme, has supplemented the efforts of all

States/UTs towards supporting functioning of Gram Panchayats by providing basic infrastructure facilities like the Panchayat Bhawan as proposed by States/UTs in their Annual Action Plan and approved by Central Empowered Committee on a limited scale.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Remove the Fishermen Boat
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. †4088 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2025

## Remove the Fishermen Boat

## †4088. Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai:

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

- (a) whether the fishermen's boats near the Samudra Narayan Temple in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu were removed on 22.11.2024;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any written notice was given to the fishermen before the removal of the boats;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether Government possess a copy of the notice including the signatures of fishermen acknowledging receipt;
- (f)  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  and  whether  it  is  permissible  to  remove  the  boats  of  the fishermen without prior notice;
- (g) if not, the reasons behind the removal; and
- (h) the details and name of the project being implemented by the Government on the vacated area?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (h)  UT Administration of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu has informed that the boats  of  fishermen  near  the  Samudra  Narayan  Temple  in  Daman  were  relocated  on 22.11.2024 and that the relocation was done at the Government's cost. It is also informed that these boats were relocated to Kadaiya Macchiwad, Daman (also Government Land) temporarily. The UT Administration has further informed that no written notice was required, as the boats are movable property and were parked on the government land. Further, it is also informed by the UT Administration that a dedicated boat parking and additional jetty is under construction near Samudra Narayan temple, which is hardly 200 metres from the existing location and provides well-organized space for boats thereby aiding safety, security and efficiency of fishing operations by fishermen.

Keeping  in  mind  the  welfare  of  the  fishermen's  community  and  to  establish  state  of  art infrastructure, a project has been initiated namely, extension of Samudra Narayan Jetty upto Pedestrian Bridge and Development of Boat Parking at Nani Daman having the proposed facilities like (i) Boat Parking (ii) Fisheries Office (iii) Parking facilities (iv) Walkway as part of  the  project.  Further,  another  project  of  GoKarting  is  conceived  by  the  Department  of Tourism in the UT Administration in order to boost tourism, create employment opportunities for locals and enhance Daman's recreational landscape.

The UT Administration of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu has further informed that the above matter is sub-judice in the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Avain influenza in Animals
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Kalyan Vaijinathrao Kale

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4086

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2025

## AVIAN INFLUENZA IN ANIMALS

## 4086.  DR. KALYAN VAIJINATHRAO KALE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Council  of  Agriculture  Research-National  Institute  of  High  security Animal Disease have found some positive sample of Avian Influenza in cattle, goat, as well as in wild species particularly Tigers, if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) the data about the death of wild animals, like tigers, leopard and lions, State-wise; and
- (c) whether the wild species are being quarantined to prevent the disease spread in other animals 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): 3 Tigers & 1 Leopard samples collected at the Wildlife Rescue Centre, Gorewada, Nagpur were found Positive  for  Avian  Influenza  by  ICAR-  National  Institute  for  High  Security  Animal Disease, Bhopal (NIHSAD) in Dec 2024.
- (b): 3 Tigers, 1 Leopard- (Nagpur District, Gorewada Project, Maharashtra State).
- (c): Following major steps have been taken to prevent the spread of disease in other animals:
1. Strict control on movement of all human-being, captive wild animals and captive birds from and to the infected area.
2. All poultry food products have been discontinued.
3. Surveillance in the controlled area.
4. Disposal of carcasses, & bio wastes by incineration.
5. Animal keepers were made to use PPE kits during sanitation and disinfection.
6.  Infected  zones  were  properly  cleaned,  disinfected  and  sanitized  by  use of  lime,  bleaching powder, soda, Vircon-s, kohrsolin, flaming, soda bi-carb and potassium permagnate as foot bath.
7. The animals in the rescue centre were repeatedly screened and found negative for H5N1.
8. Screening of all risk group /working personnels for antibodies against Avian influenza.
9. Quarantine of all personnels involved in treatment of the infected animals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Lakhpati Didi Yojana
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Virendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4084 ANSWERED ON 25/03/2025

## LAKHPATI DIDI YOJANA

## 4084. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any scheme regarding recovery in case the group formed under LakhpatiDidiYojana becomes a defaulter;
- (b) if  so,  the  manner  in  which  it  is  likely  to  be  done  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor; and
- (c)
- the details of the number of defaulters in Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. CHANDRA SEKHAR PEMMASANI)

(a) to (c): LakhpatiDidi Initiative is an output of DeendayalAntyodayaYojana  -  National  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission  (DAYNRLM). It focuses on individual Self Help Group (SHG) members and not on the  group.  A  structured  approach  has  been  adopted  to  make  the  SHG members Lakhpati i.e. they earn a minimum income of Rupees one lakh per annum on a sustainable basis. However, there is no LakhpatiDidiYojana.

There  are  instances  of  default  payment  by  SHGs  due  to  natural calamities and other reasons. Such issues are addressed through social pressure by sub-committees/mechanisms of the village organisation (VO) and  cluster  level  federation  (CLF)  namely  community-based  recovery mechanism (CBRM), performance monitoring committee, and others.  The sub-committee analyses the reasons for default, including through household visits, and takes appropriate measures such as facilitating the revival of default SHGs, loan recovery etc.

The  LakhpatiDidi  initiative is  the  community-based  mechanism  of the  Mission.  The  Central  Government  does  not  declare  any  SHGs  as defaulters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Promotion of Trade
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Bajrang Manohar Sonwane

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4082 ANSWERED ON 25/03/2025

## PROMOTION OF TRADE

## 4082.  SHRI BAJRANG MANOHAR SONWANE:

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

(a) whether  the  Government  has  set  up  a  dedicated  platform-the  European  Free  Trade Association (EFTA) Desk to promote trade, investment and business between the two regions;

(b) if so, the details thereof including its objectives;

(c) whether  any  agreement  has  been  signed  with  the  EFTA  block  representative  in  this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to explore joint venture, investment opportunities and technology partnerships under the framework of TEPA?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मं त्रालय में राज्य मं त्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद )

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

(a) to (e) India  and  the  European  Free  Trade  Association  (EFTA)  signed  the  Trade  and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on 10th March 2024 at New Delhi. EFTA is an intergovernmental  organization  set  up  in  1960  comprising  of  Switzerland,  Iceland,  Norway  & Liechtenstein.  Under  TEPA,  EFTA  has  committed  to  promote  foreign  direct  investments  by USD 100 billion in India in the next 15 years and to facilitate the generation of 1 million direct employment in India, through such investments. This is the first time that India has secured such an  investment  commitment  under  a  Trade  agreement.  As  per  the  provisions  of  Chapter  7 (Investment Promotion and Cooperation) of the TEPA,  India has committed to set up an EFTA desk. The primary mandate of the EFTA desk is to assist investors from the EFTA states who are seeking to invest, investing, or have already invested in India. This includes providing support in addressing any challenges or issues that may arise in the course of their investment activities. The Government of India has proactively moved forward with the establishment of the EFTA desk in February 2025. The dedicated EFTA desk helpline email ID, eftadesk@investindia.org.in, has been activated to provide investment support related to the ease of doing (EoDB) in India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Export of Sambalpuri Sarees
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

## EXPORT OF SAMBALPURI SAREES

## 4081. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  thousands  of  weavers  in  Bargarh  Lok  Sabha  Constituency depend on the production of Sambalpuri sarees for their livelihood;
- (b)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  the  marketing  and  export  of  Sambalpuri  sarees  at national and international levels;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  specific  schemes  to  provide  financial  assistance,  technology support, and training to weavers engaged in Sambalpuri handloom production;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, whether the Government plans to introduce such schemes; and
- (e) the measures taken to ensure that the heritage Sambalpuri Saree weavers will get special financial assistance from the Government?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## )

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

(a) to (e): Ministry of Textiles through Office of  Development  Commissioner  (Handlooms) promotes Handloom products of the country including Bargarh by implementing following scheme:

- (i) National Handloom Development Programme;
- (ii) Raw Material Supply Scheme;
-  Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies/weavers for raw materials, procurement of upgraded looms &  accessories, solar lighting units, construction  of  workshed,  skilling,  product  &  design  development,  technical  and  common infrastructure, marketing of handloom products in domestic & international markets, concessional loans under weavers' MUDRA scheme and social security etc.
-  Assistance in establishing international marketing linkages to suitable Apex/Primary handloom cooperative societies, corporations, producers' companies, handloom awardees, exporters, other talented weavers etc. who are producing exclusive exportable handloom products.
-  Market penetration through organisation/participation in international fairs/exhibitions, big ticket events, Buyer Sellers Meet, Reverse Buyer Sellers Meet etc., for export promotion of handloom products.  Publicity  and  brand  development  through  India  Handloom  Brand  (IHB),  Handloom Mark (HLM) and other measures.
-  Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS) is being implemented throughout the country including Bargarh  to  make  available  yarn  to  handloom  weavers.  Under  the  scheme,  fright  charges  are reimbursed for all types of yarn; and component of 15% price subsidy is there for cotton hank yarn, domestic silk, wool and linen yarn and blended yarn of natural fibres.
-  Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics is also registered under the Geographical Indication (GI) of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act 1999.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Critical Border Infrastructure
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv. Chandra Shekhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4079

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2025/ CHAITRA 4, 1947 (SAKA)

CRITICAL BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE

4079.     ADV. CHANDRA SHEKHAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the  Government faces delays in constructing critical border infrastructure like fencing, outposts and roads due to funding shortages and inter-agency disputes;

(b)  if  so,  the  steps  being  taken  to  expedite  these  projects,  especially along sensitive borders like India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh; and

(c) the manner in which the Ministry plans to address these vulnerabilities which compromise national security?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  The  Government  of  India  is  committed  to  construction  and modernization  of  critical  border  infrastructure,  such  as  fencing,  border outposts,  floodlights  and  roads,  to  enhance  security  along  international borders. The Ministry conducts regular reviews with executing agencies and State Governments / UT Administrations to ensure timely completion of border  infrastructure projects. Additionally,  dedicated State-Level Steering Committees periodically review the progress of border works

along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders to facilitate smooth execution.

(c):  A  comprehensive  and  multi-pronged  approach  has  been  adopted  to strengthen border security and address potential challenges. This includes detailed vulnerability mapping, deployment of additional manpower, and the use of specialized surveillance equipment which have been  installed  at  strategic  locations.  Apart  from  the  above,  measures such as round-the-clock patrolling, anti-tunneling exercises, and installation  of  border  floodlights  and  security  fences  ensure  robust security mechanisms at international borders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Under-utilisation of funds
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4075 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH 2025

## UNDER-UTILISATION OF FUNDS

## 4075. SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्य पालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  Government  is  aware  that  4 th   Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing raised the issue of under-utilisation of funds to the tune of Rs. 1580 crores and 1307 crores in financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24; and
- (b) if so, the steps taken by the government to address the optimum utilization of funds allocated to the Ministry and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- a. Yes, Sir.
- b. The steps taken  to optimize utilization of funds allocated during the current financial  year are as follows:
1. Revision of approval of the Union Cabinet to reallocate funds between components of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme.
2. Timely operationalization of Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for release and utilization of allotted funds (Opening and approval of accounts under Hybrid TSA and SNA SPARSH Model).
3. Timely  resolution  of  issues  arising  in  PFMS  through  regular  communication  and consultations.
4. Timely appraisal and approval of Annual Action Plans of State/UTs and their revision from time to time for ensuring appropriate fund utilization through NSC meetings.
5. Regular  review  of  physical  and  financial  progress  (including  expenditure  by  the State/UTs) by means of letters, e-mails, Video Conference, review meetings, Regional Review Meetings, National Steering Committee (NSC) meetings, etc.
6. Online monitoring of expenditure through Expenditure Advances and Transfer (EAT) module of PFMS portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4071 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Imports from China
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4071 ANSWERED ON 25/03/2025

## IMPORTS FROM CHINA

## 4071.  SHRI SHYAMKUMAR DAULAT BARVE:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that imports from China have grown from about $70 billion in 201819 to over $101 billion in 2023-24, with imports of industrial goods increasing from 21 Percent of 30 percent during the last fifteen years and it is likely to further grow rapidly;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  China's  exports  including  amount  and  percentage  during  the  last fifteen years and the current year, Year-wise;
- (c) whether merchandise imports from China have grown 2.3 times faster than the country's total  imports  in  the  fifteen  years,  especially  being  the  top  supplier  in  eight  major  industrial sectors including machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and textiles; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the cost of imported goods during the last fifteen years commodity-wise?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य और उद्योग मं त्रालय में राज्य मं त्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद )

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

- (a) The details of imports from China from 2018-19 to 2023-24 can be accessed from the website of Department of Commerce i.e. https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/eidb/icntcomq.asp Sector-wise  details  of  imports  from  China  during  last  fifteen  years  can  be  accessed  from  the website of Department of Commerce i.e. https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/meidb/cntbrcq.asp?ie=i

In  the  era  of  globalization,  Global  Value  Chains  play  an  important  role  in  determining international trade as well as growth opportunities. As India increasingly integrates with Global Value Chains (GVC), imports matter as much as exports for a successful GVC integration. Most

of the goods imported from China are raw materials, intermediate goods and capital goods like auto components, electronic parts and assemblies, mobile phone parts, machinery and its parts, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, etc. which are also used for making finished products which are  also exported out of India. India's dependence on imports in these categories is largely due to the gap in domestic supply and demand due to rising income levels.

(b) Government of India is not the custodian of the official data of exports of other countries. However, imports of India from China for the last fifteen years and the current year, year-wise, can be accessed from the website of Department of Commerce i.e. https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/eidb/icntcomq.asp

- (c) No, Sir.
- (d) Does not arise in view of response to (c) above.

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