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Lok Sabha Question No. 3016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Funds allocated to Punjab under Food Processing Schemes
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Malvinder Singh Kang

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3016

ANSWERED ON 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## FUNDS ALLOCATED TO PUNJAB UNDER FOOD PROCESSING SCHEMES

## 3016.  SHRI MALVINDER SINGH KANG:

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

- (a) the  total  funds  allocated  to  the  State  of  Punjab  by  Union  Government  under  food processing schemes during the last three financial years;
- (b) the status of utilisation of these funds, scheme-wise; and
- (c) whether the Government has identified any bottlenecks affecting fund utilisation under the schemes, if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing two Central Sector Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI).  Further, a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization  of  Micro  Food  Processing  Enterprises  (PMFME)  scheme  is  also  being implemented by MoFPI. All these 3 schemes are being implemented by MoFPI across the country including Punjab.

State/UT-wise allocation of funds are not made under PMKSY and PLISFPI. However, under PMKSY, MoFPI has approved 61 projects with total project cost of Rs 1557.22 crores and approved grant-in-aid of Rs 418.91 crores in the State of Punjab till 31.10.2025. Under PLISFPI,  MoFPI  has  approved  proposals  at  9  locations  with  committed  investment  of  Rs 128.86 crores in the State of Punjab till 31.10.2025.

Under PMFME Scheme, 3021 micro food processing enterprises have been approved with subsidy of Rs 259.23 crores for assistance in the State of Punjab till 31.10.2025.  The details of Centre share of funds released to Punjab under PMFME scheme during the last three years are as under-

(Rs in Crores)

| State   |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |
|---------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Punjab  |     16.31 |     30.65 |      87.8 |

To ensure effective implementation of the schemes, MoFPI is consistently conducting virtual/  physical  meetings  with  beneficiaries  to  assess  the  implementation  of  sanctioned projects and also regular monitoring is being done at State level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Labour Employment in Road Works
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Adv Priya Saroj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 3014 ANSWERED ON 18 th  DECEMBER 2025

## LABOUR EMPLOYMENT IN ROAD WORKS

3014. ADV PRIYA SAROJ:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  data  on  employment  generated  through  road  projects,  districtwise;
- (b) the percentage of local labour, SC/ST and women workers employed;
- (c)  whether  labour  laws  and  wage  standards  are  enforced  at  project sites and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the complaints or violations recorded thereof ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (d)   The Government in Ministry Road Transport & Highways is primarily  responsible  for  development  and  maintenance  of  National Highways  (NHs).  Further,  as  per  the  study  carried  out  through  Indian Institute of Technology  (IIT),  Kanpur,    4,800  man-days  as  direct employment and 6,000 man-days as indirect employment are generated from one lane-km of NHs construction.

All relevant labour laws and wage standards are enforced upon all NHs works through respective contract / concession agreements.

5 complaints / violations have been reported by the implementing agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Expansion of Chennai Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3013

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18 th   December 2025 )

## EXPANSION OF CHENNAI AIRPORT

## 3013.     THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether it is true that the Phase-II expansion of Chennai International Airport, originally scheduled for completion by March 2026, has now been pushed to 'end-2026 or early 2027' despite repeated assurances of timely completion and allocation of public funds and if so, the reasons therefor;

(b) the concrete measures taken by the Government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to ensure accelerated completion of the project along with the details of specific timelines, imposition  of  liquidated  damages  and  interim  passenger-traffic  management  plans  to minimise inconvenience;

(c) the manner in which this delay would impact the ongoing and proposed greenfield airport projects in Tamil Nadu, given overlapping projected passenger volumes and investments; and (d) whether the Government proposes to issue a formal progress and delay report outlining causes, revised cost estimates, financial implications and accountability for repeated shifting in deadlines and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

## (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a):    The  Airports  Authority  of  India  has  undertaken  the  expansion  and  modernization  of Chennai  Airport  in  two  phases  at  a  total  cost  of  Rs.  2467  crore.  Phase-II  involves  the development  of  Terminal-3,  which  will  enhance  the  airport's  capacity  to  35  MPPA.  The original scheduled timeline of the project was February 2022, which has been revised to June 2026.

(b): To expedite project completion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and AAI are monitoring progress in real time through CCTV cameras, along with weekly and fortnightly reviews by AAI.  Liquidated  damages  for  delays  attributable  to  the  executing  agency  are  governed  by contract provisions.

(c): The ongoing construction of the new terminal at Chennai Airport is aimed at enhancing the overall capacity of the airport to 35 MPPA and will not have any impact on other ongoing or proposed airport projects in the State of Tamil Nadu. ;

(d):  Airport  project  completion  depends  on  multiple  factors  such  as  land  acquisition, regulatory  clearances,  removal  of  obstacles,  and  financial  closure  by  the  respective  airport developers.  However,  the  progress  of  ongoing  projects,  including  the  new  terminal  at Chennai Airport, is continuously monitored regarding timelines, costs, and milestones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Strengthening of PM SVANidhi Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3010 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025

## STRENGTHENING OF PM SVANIDHI SCHEME

NO. 3010.    SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to strengthen the Prime Minister  Street  Vendor's  AtmaNirbhar  Nidhi  (PM  SVANidhi)  to expand  access  to  collateral-free  working  capital  loans  for  street vendors across the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether steps have been taken to enhance digital onboarding and promote the adoption of cashless payments among street vendors and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

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

- (a) Yes. The Government has taken several measures to strengthen the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme and expand access to collateral-free  working  capital  term  loans  for  street vendors  across  the  country.  The  restructured  scheme  provides  for extension of benefits to vendors in census towns, urban agglomerations, peri-urban  areas  etc.  in  a  graded  manner,  thereby  creating  increased livelihood opportunities.

As  on  19 th   November,  2025,  more  than  99.07  lakh  loans  amounting  to ₹14,595 Cr. Have been disbursed to more than 68.89 lakh street vendors across the country.

Further, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) from time to time carries out awareness campaigns like broadcasting through radio jingles, television advertisements and newspaper advertisements. States/Uts are provided  Information,  Education  and  Communication  (IEC)  material  in local languages regularly for outreach and dissemination of information on the scheme benefits.

- (b) Yes. Steps have been taken to enhance digital onboarding and adoption of cashless payments among street vendors. Under PM SVANidhi scheme, for promoting digital adoption, street vendor beneficiaries are incentivized with a cashback of upto ₹100 per month for a period of 12 months (maximum digital incentive of ₹1200/year), for every tranche of loan  provided  to  the  street  vendor.  Further,  the  restructured  scheme provisions for cashback of maximum ₹100 per quarter for 4 quarters to street vendor beneficiaries for conducting digital transactions on wholesale purchases of at least ₹2,000. Since inception of the scheme in June 2020 till 19 th   November 2025, an amount of ₹242 crore has been released as cash back incentive to the street vendor beneficiaries under the  scheme.  Campaigns  such  as  SVANidhi  Se  Samriddhi/Lok  Kalyan Melas,  are  conducted  periodically  to  increase  the  number  of  digitally active Street vendors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Smart Cities Initiatives in Warangal
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

- (a)

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3003

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025

## SMART CITIES INITIATIVES IN WARANGAL

NO. 3003 DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- the status of smart city initiatives in Warangal;
- (b)   the details of the measures taken for affordable housing for SC communities; and
- (c)   the details of the public participation in urban planning?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) Under Smart Cities Mission (SCM), in the State of Telangana, 02 cities, viz. Greater Warangal and Karimnagar were selected. As reported by the State on 01.12.2025, in Greater Warangal Smart City, out of a total 119 projects amounting to ₹ 1800 crore, 103 projects (87% of total projects) amounting to  ₹ 1498  crore  have  been  completed  and  the  remaining  16  projects amounting to ₹ 302 crore are ongoing.
- (b) 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects. Therefore, schemes related to housing  for  their  citizens  are  implemented  by  States/Union  Territories (UTs). Further, the objective of SCM was not the development of entire city but  to  follow  an  area-based  development  approach  through  retrofitting, redevelopment, greenfield development and a Pan-city initiative in which smart  solutions  are  applied  covering  larger  parts  of  the  city,  so  as  to create a replicable model.
- (c) Smart City Proposals (SCPs) have been planned at the local level based on the  local  needs  of  the  cities,  in  consultation  with  various  stakeholders, including citizens, across various sectors. As per SCM Guidelines, at the city level, there is a provision for establishing Smart City Advisory Forum (SCAF) comprising of District Collector, Member of Parliament, Member of Legislative  Assembly,  Mayor,  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Special  Purpose Vehicle (SPV), local youth representation, technical experts, etc. to advise and enable collaboration among various stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3002 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Damage to Irrigation Infra due to Floods in Punjab
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3002

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## DAMAGE TO IRRIGATION INFRA DUE TO FLOODS IN PUNJAB

3002. SMT. HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  irrigation  canals,  embankments,  tubewells  and  water-supply  structures  damaged  in Punjab during the floods of 2023 and 2025;

(b) the total estimated cost of restoration submitted by the State Government of Punjab; and

(c) the amount of Central assistance released for restoration under any ongoing schemes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (c) The damage data of irrigation canals, embankments, tubewells and water-supply structures is not maintained centrally.

Government of Punjab has informed  that total length of embankment damaged during the floods of 2025 is 21.36 km on river Ravi, Beas, Sutlej and Ghaggar. The State Government of Punjab spent Rs. 192 Crore for restoration of the damaged embankment.

As  per  the  National  Policy  on  Disaster  Management  (NPDM),  the  primary  responsibility  for disaster  management,  including  disbursal  of  relief  assistance  on  ground  level,  rests  with  the  State Governments  concerned.  The  State  Governments  undertake  relief  measures  in  the  wake  of  natural calamities, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) already placed at their disposal, in accordance with Government of India approved items and norms. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the  State  Governments  and  provides  requisite  logistics  and  financial  support.  Additional  financial assistance is provided from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per laid down procedure, in case of  disaster  of  'severe  nature',  which  includes  an  assessment  based  on  the  visit  of  an  Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT). The details of the funds allocated and released under SDRF/NDRF to the States are available on Disaster Management, MHA's website i.e. ndmindia.mha.gov.in. As on 30.11.2025, during F.Y. 2025-26 an amount of  ₹481.60 Crore has been released under SDRF to Punjab.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: West Kosi Canal ERM Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar, Shri Giridhari Yadav, Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2996

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## WEST KOSI CANAL ERM PROJECT

†2996.

SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR: SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV: SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of the Western Kosi Canal ERM Project announced at Serial No. 69 in the Budget for the  year  2025-26  to  benefit  farmers  cultivating  more  than  fifty  thousand  hectares  of  land  in  the  Mithila region of Bihar; and

(b) the amount of funds released as assistance for the said project?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (b) Extension, Renovation and Modernization of West Kosi Canal Project has been appraised by the Advisory Committee of DoWR,RD&GR in its 159th meeting held on 8th July 2025 at an estimated cost of Rs 8338.89 crore at June 2025 price level, subject to Statutory Clearances and State Finance Concurrence.

The process for  inclusion  of  a  project  for  funding  under  the  ongoing  schemes  of  this  Ministry  is initiated only after statutory clearances to the project, hence no central assistance has been provided to this project so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2993 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Drinking Water Crisis in Karauli
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. - 2993

ANSWERED ON 18/12/2025

## DRINKING WATER CRISIS IN KARAULI

## †2993. SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV :

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of villages in Karauli district still facing drinking water crisis;
- (b) the number of handpumps and tube wells out of order and repaired in the said district;
- (c) the details of approval/progress of new drinking water schemes; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to implement any special rehabilitation scheme for the villages facing water problems and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI V. SOMANNA)

- (a) As reported by the state government of Rajasthan, all villages in Karuali district are being benefited by various water supply schemes.
- (b) As informed by the state government of Rajasthan, in Karuali district, during current financial year 2025-26, total 2,582 handpumps and 880 tube wells have been found out of order and all have been repaired.
- (c) As informed by the state government of Rajasthan, all the piped water supply schemes under JJM for providing tap water connection to all rural households in the State, including Karuali district, were approved by the State Level Scheme Sanctioning Committee by May 2023.

As reported by the state of Rajasthan on JJM-IMIS, at the start of JJM on 15.08.2019, only 14,855 (6.41%) rural households had tap water connections in Karuali district. Since then, around 1.36 lakh additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections. Thus, as on 14.12.2025, out of 2.32 lakh rural households in Karauli district, the provision of tap water connections is available to 1.51 lakh (65.2%) rural households.

- (d) As informed by the state government of Rajasthan, no such village has been reported which requires rehabilitation scheme due to water problem.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2992 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Credit Institutions under CGTMSE
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2992 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## CREDIT INSTITUTIONS UNDER CGTMSE

## 2992. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  cooperative  institutions/banks  can  become  member  Credit  Institutions  under  the Credit,  Guarantee  Trust  for  Micro  &  Small  Enterprises  (CGTMSE)  scheme  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) the percentage of guarantee cover limit that cooperative banks are likely to get under the said scheme; and
- (c) whether the members of cooperative societies are likely to get benefits under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Co-operative Banks are eligible to be registered as Member lending Institutions (MLIs) under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). As on 30.11.2025, 139 Co-operative banks are registered as MLIs under CGTMSE.
- (b): The  extent  of  guarantee  coverage  for  loans  extended  by  co-operative  banks  to  Micro  and Small  Enterprises  ranges  from  75%  to  90%.  The  guarantee  ceiling  per  borrower  for  co-operative banks is Rs. 2 crore.
- (c): Members  of  co-operative  societies  are  eligible  in  their  individual  capacity  for  guarantee coverage  under  CGTMSE for loans availed from MLIs for activities  covered under  the  MSMED Act, 2006.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 260 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Karnataka
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 260

ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY POTENTIAL IN KARNATAKA

## *260. CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any feasibility surveys or wind resource assessments have been conducted along the Karnataka coast, particularly in Dakshina Kannada district since 2020 to evaluate offshore wind potential and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether any projects have been sanctioned or private developers shortlisted for setting up offshore wind farms off Dakshina Kannada district and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any funds have been allocated for environment and geophysical impact studies, seabed bathymetry mapping and associated transmission infrastructure in the district and if so, the details of quantum of funds and utilization status thereof; and
- (d) whether there is a strategic plan for designating Dakshina Kannada district as a regional hub for offshore wind energy generation aligned with national targets towards the year 2032 and if so, the details of roadmap thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, & FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

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

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Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (d) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 260  to  be  answered  on  17.12.2025  regarding 'Offshore  Wind  Energy  Potential  in Karnataka' asked by Captain Brijesh Chowta

(a) to (d) National Institute of Wind Energy, an autonomous organisation under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has carried out the offshore wind power resource assessments to evaluate offshore wind potential in the country including the coast of Karnataka.

Based on meso-scale study, potential offshore wind zones off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have been identified . As per preliminary studies, it has been estimated that about 70 Giga Watt (GW) offshore wind power potential exists off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

The offshore wind potential estimated based on meso-scale data indicates annual mean wind speeds of around 4.0-5.3 metre /second (m/s) at 150 metre above sea level (masl) along the Karnataka coast and around 4 m/s at 150 masl along Dakshina Kannada coast, which are below commercially viable levels (i.e. 7.5 m/s at 150 masl).

The offshore wind implementation efforts are therefore concentrated on higher wind potential zones such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

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