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Lok Sabha Question No. 1956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Projects Sanctioned under BADP
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Raju Bista

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1956

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  MARCH, 2025/ PHALGUNA 20, 1946 (SAKA)

PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER BADP

1956.     SHRI RAJU BISTA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of projects sanctioned under BADP since 2019 in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and North Dinajpur districts of West Bengal;

(b)  the  funds  allocated  to  each  projects/works  undertaken under BADP since 2019 in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and North Dinajpur districts, blockwise; and

(c)  the  status of  the  work initiated/under construction/completed under BADP in these districts since 2019?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Since 2019-20, 403 works/projects of Rs.78.01 crore have been sanctioned for habitations covered under BADP in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and North Dinajpur districts.  District-wise details of projects sanctioned, dropped due to delay in initiation of projects, completed and ongoing are as follows:

L.S.US.Q.NO. 1956 FOR 11.03.2025

| Districts      |   No. of works sanctioned |   No. of words not initiated |   No. of works initiated |   No. of works completed | No. of ongoing works   |
|----------------|---------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------|
| Darjeeling     |                       185 |                           27 |                      158 |                      157 | 01                     |
| Kalimpong      |                        47 |                            4 |                       43 |                       43 | -                      |
| North Dinajpur |                       171 |                           28 |                      143 |                      141 | 02                     |

Under BADP, the State Government/ Union Territory Administration being the implementing authority, is primarily responsible for allocation of fund to the respective district administration. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 1955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Budget Allocation for RGM
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri K C Venugopal

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1955

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MARCH 2025

## BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR RGM

1955. Shri K C Venugopal:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there has been any change in the budget allocation for Rashtriya Gokul Mission ; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) and (b) No, Sir. There is no change in the budget allocation of Rs 2400 crore made available under the scheme Rashtriya Gokul Mission over duration of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1949 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Steel Processing Industries
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Smt. Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1949 FOR ANSWER ON 11.03.2025

## STEEL PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

1949. SMT. SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  investments  made  in  steel  processing  and  ancillary  industries  in Odisha, particularly in Balangir and Sonepur, during the last five financial years;
- (b) whether the Government has any plans to establish steel processing or fabrication units in these districts to create employment opportunities and if so, the details thereof; (c) the total employment generated through steel-related industries in Odisha during the said period; and (d) the steps taken to attract private sector investment in downstream steel industries
- in Odisha?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

(a)to(d):  Steel is a deregulated sector and the Government acts as a facilitator by creating a conducive policy environment for the development of steel sector across all states in the country, including Odisha. Decisions regarding setting up of a steel plant is taken by industry based on techno-commercial consideration including raw material availability,  distance  from  port,  logistics  etc.  Government  has  taken  the  following measures to improve raw material security, enhance R&D activities, reduce import dependence, and cost of production, to increase employment and to attract private sector investment:-

- a.  Implementation  of  Domestically  Manufactured  Iron  &  Steel  Products  (DMI&SP) Policy for promoting 'Made in India' steel for Government procurement.
- b.  Launch  of  the  Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  for  Specialty  Steel  to promote the manufacturing of 'Specialty Steel' within the country and reduce imports by attracting capital investments.
- c.  Increasing  capex  allocation  in  the  Union  Budget,  with  thrust  to  infrastructure expansion which, in turn, has increased steel consumption.
- d. Calibration of Basic Customs Duty on raw materials to reduce cost of production.
- e.  Notification  of  Steel  Scrap  Recycling  Policy  to  enhance  the  availability  of domestically generated ferrous scrap.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1944 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Proposed merger of NMDC and KIOCL
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1944 FOR ANSWER ON 11.03.2025

## PROPOSED MERGER OF NMDC AND KIOCL

1944. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) the timeline for the proposed merger of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) and Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL); (b) whether any challenges are delaying the proposed merger, if so, the details thereof; (c) the extent to which merged entity contribute to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in the steel sector; and (d) the proposed merger's impact on the permanent and contractual employees of both companies and  steps  being  planned  to  ensure  seamless  integration  of  the  current employees with the merged entity?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

(a)to(d): The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), the nodal  department  under the  Ministry  of  Finance,  Government  of  India,  deals  with  the subject matter of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSEs) for privatization or merger or subsidiarization, has informed that, at present, there is no such decision regarding the merger of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) and Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1943 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Assistance to Farmers
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1943 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MARCH 2025

## ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS

1943. Shri Y S Avinash Reddy:

Will the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मं त्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any programme to assist farmers in acquiring better understanding of latest practices and techniques in animal husbandry and dairy farming thereby their livelihood can be improved, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to adopt villages to develop sustainable dairy farming in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of villages identified for the said purpose in the country, their number and the estimated time by when it is expected to be completed in the country, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is implementing following schemes under which assistance is provided for orientation/ training programme for  Animal Husbandry & Dairying activities:
- i. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): Funds are released to all States/ Union Territories (UTs) for skill development namely Basic training of Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technicians for Rural India (MAITRIs), training of existing AI workers and training of professionals etc.
- ii. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD): Grant assistance is provided for training  and  awareness  programme  to  farmers  on  good  hygienic  practice  &  good manufacturing practice, to milk testers, DCS staff, dairy personnel on operations and quality management.
- (b) and (c) No, DAHD is implementing the following Dairy Development schemes across the country  to  complement  and  supplement  the  efforts  for  milk  production  and  milk  processing infrastructure made by the State Government
- i. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)
- ii. Supporting  Dairy  Cooperatives  &  Farmer  Producer  Organisations  engaged  in  dairy activities (SDCFPO)
- iii. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
- iv. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
- v. National Livestock Mission (NLM)
- vi. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

These schemes are helping in improving milk productivity of bovines, strengthening of dairy infrastructure, enhancing availability of feed and fodder and providing animal health services. These interventions help to reduce the cost of milk production and also help to enhance income from dairy farming.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Fishing Harbour
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1940 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MARCH, 2025

## Fishing Harbour

## 1940.   ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has approved the proposal for expansion of Muthalppozhy Fishing Harbour in Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  details  of  measures  proposed  for  ensuring  safety  in  the  harbour  to  prevent recurring accidents and casualties;
- (c) the time by which the expansion works will be started;
- (d) whether the Government has set any deadline for the implementation of approved expansion plan; and
- (e) If so, the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (e):  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  & Dairying, Government of India had accorded approval on 01 st  November, 2024 to the  proposal  of  Government  of  Kerala  for  'Expansion  of  Muthalppozhy  Fishing Harbour at Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala' at an estimated cost of Rs.177.00 crore with central share of Rs 106.20 Crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

The  alignment  and  layout  of  fishing  harbour  has  been  finalized  based  on  the necessary studies such as hydraulic model studies, shoreline evaluation, pattern of littoral  movement,  sedimentation  and  wave  flume  studies  and  these  studies  are conducted through  Central Water  and  Power  Research  Station (CWPRS),  Pune. The expansion of Muthalapozhy Fishing Harbour consists of both water side and land  side  facilities  that  includes  extension  of  southern  breakwater,  dredging  of navigation  channel,  extension  of  wharf,  replenishment  of  existing  breakwater, refurbishment  of  existing  structures,  road  over  breakwater,  renovation  of  loading area, shore protection of northern shoreline, upgradation of internal road, installation of surveillance system, navigation light and buoys etc. The components of Smart and Green Harbour and Coastal Security Measures have also been envisaged to enhance efficiency of the harbour. The expansion of Muthalapozhy Fishing Harbour primarily designed for mitigating navigational hazard to ensures safe and smooth operations of fishing vessels. A time period of 18 months has been approved for completion of this fishing harbour project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1939 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Beneficiaries under PM Scholarship Scheme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Haribhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1939

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  MARCH, 2025/ PHALGUNA 20, 1946 (SAKA)

BENEFICIARIES UNDER PM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

1939.     SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  detailed  data  on  the  number  of  beneficiaries  under  the  Prime Minister's  Scholarship  Scheme  for  the  Wards/Widows  of  Central  Armed Police Force (CAPF) Personnel since its inception;

- (b)  the  detailed  data  on  the  funds  sanctioned  and  disbursed  under  the scheme till March 2025;
- (c)  whether the scheme had any impact on educational or employment opportunities of the beneficiaries;
- (d) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether any steps have been taken by the Government for increasing the  scholarship  amount under  the scheme  in  the  future,  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Under the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) a total of 49,189 scholarships have been disbursed for the wards and widows of CAPFs  and  State  Police  Personnel  since  its  inception  in  2006-07  until 2023-24.  The  merit  list  of  PMSS  for  academic  year  2024-25  will  be generated  after  March  2025.   Out  of  the  total  sanctioned  amount  of

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1939 FOR 11.03.2025

₹1,39,96,72,276 (Rupees one hundred thirty-nine crores, ninety-six lakhs, seventy-two thousand, two hundred seventy-six), a total of ₹1,39,94,16,750 (Rupees one hundred thirty-nine crores, ninety-four lakhs, sixteen thousand, seven hundred fifty) has been disbursed till 2023-24.

(c) & (d): The  Prime  Minister's  Scholarship  Scheme  has  significantly enhanced the educational and employment opportunities of its beneficiaries  by  providing  financial  support,  which  reduces  barriers  to accessing quality education and allows students to focus more on their studies, improving academic performance and boosting self-confidence. Since 2019-20, the scheme has been expanded to cover the wards of State Police Personnel who lost their lives in naxal or terror attacks.

(e): The Government has increased the scholarship amount from time to time, as per details given below: -

| Academic Year.     | Amount.              | Amount.              |
|--------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
|                    | For Girls            | For Boys             |
| 2006-07 to 2011-12 | ₹ 1,500/- per month. | ₹ 1,250/- per month. |
| 2012-13 to 2018-19 | ₹ 2,250/- per month. | ₹ 2,000/- per month. |
| 2019-20 onwards    | ₹ 3,000/- per month. | ₹ 2,500/- per month. |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Manual for Drought Management, 2016
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1933

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  MARCH, 2025

## MANUAL FOR DROUGHT MANAGEMENT, 2016

†1933.   SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state:

(a) the main provisions of the Manual for Drought Management, 2016 along with the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  necessary  amendments  in  the  Manual  for  Drought Management, 2016 regarding extending the period of declaration of drought till the month of July of the next year or till the onset of monsoon, whichever is earlier according to the impact of drought; and

(c) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a):      Department  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare  is  mandated  to  monitor  and  coordinate  relief measures in the wake of drought, hailstorm, pest attack and cold wave/frost.  The Manual for Drought Management  was  published  in  the  year  2009  by  the  Government  for  effective    monitoring  and management of drought.  It clearly delineates the roles and responsibilities of different agencies and guiding coordination against them. The Manual covers institutional structure, key variables for monitoring drought,  declaration of  drought,  drought response, relief and mitigation.

To promote the use of modern technology, the Manual was revised / updated in December, 2016. The  revised  Drought  Manual  provides  for  use  of  modern  technology  in  monitoring/determination  of drought. New scientific indices and parameters was incorporated for a more accurate assessment and monitoring of drought. The  Manual also suggests a system for drought management and mitigation through various programmes to be implemented by the State Governments. Initially, the process for declaration of drought during Kharif season was prescribed in the Manual. In July 2018, the process of declaration of drought during Rabi season was added for the benefit of the States.

(b) & (c):   No sir. However as per the Manual for Drought Management, 2016 (Drought Manual), the State Government is required to declare drought through a notification for Kharif, not later than 31st October and for Rabi, not later than 31st March. The validity of such drought notification is not more than 6 months. In case  of  delayed  sowing/transplanting,  States  can  ask  for  extension  of  drought  declaration  date.  This extension cannot be more than 3 weeks in any case. The States are required to provide documentary evidence along with extension request.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Ensuring of Quality Product Goods from China
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1932 ANSWERED ON 11/03/2025

## ENSURING OF QUALITY PRODUCT GOODS FROM CHINA

## 1932. SHRI M K RAGHAVAN:

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

(a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  in  ensuring  the  quality  of  products importing from other countries especially from China;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of steps taken by the Government involved in ensuring the quality check of importing goods and at which stages are they monitored?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)

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

(a) to (c) The Government takes appropriate measures from time to time regarding quality of imported products.  The Government has introduced various quality standards and measures for  quality  controls,  testing  protocols,  and  mandatory  certification  to  check  sub-standard  and poor quality products in the domestic market and to protect consumers' interest. In this regard, Quality  Control  Orders  (QCOs),  which  mandate  adherence  to  Indian  standards,  are  issued  by respective Ministry/Department concerned for products/commodities falling under their purview to check the import of sub-standard products into India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Steel Imports from Japan
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

1927. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) whether any complaint has been received by the Ministry regarding import of steel consignments  from  Japan  being  held  up  at  Indian  ports  and  the  action  on  said complaint;

(b) whether such curb on imports is resulting in inflated and high prices of steel in the country, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether such inflated prices is benefiting certain big steel companies and is acting to the detriment of small manufacturers; and

(d) the steps taken by the Ministry to resolve the above issues?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

(a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in consultation with Ministry of Steel has been taking steps to ensure that only quality steel is produced in the country or imported from outside. In this direction, 151 BIS standards have been notified and have been covered by Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Ministry of Steel to ensure that only quality steel is made available to the end users & the public at large. Any import of steel from outside can be done with a BIS licence. However, some steel grades, which are not yet covered by BIS standards, can be imported with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from  Ministry  of  Steel.  The  NOC  is  being  issued  in  advance  based  on  the intended quantities to be imported for the next six months.

The applications for advance NOC from Japanese exporters are being decided on regular basis as per prescribed norms.

(b)to(d): Steel is a de-regulated sector where prices of steel are determined by market dynamics  and  fluctuate  depending  on  its  availability.  The  Government  acts  as  a facilitator,  by  creating  a  conducive  policy environment  for the  development of  steel sector in the country.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1927

FOR ANSWER ON 11.03.2025

## STEEL IMPORTS FROM JAPAN