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Lok Sabha Question No. 2938 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Schemes for Nomadic Tribes
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- †2938

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2024

## SCHEMES FOR NOMADIC TRIBES

† 2938. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of the schemes being implemented for the nomadic tribes and communities in the country;
- (b) the details of the NGOs involved in the implementation of the said schemes; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to formulate any action plan to provide housing and other Government facilities to these people and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a) to (c): Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC)  is implementing a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) for development and welfare of DNTs. This scheme has four components namely, Educational Empowerment (Free Coaching), Health Insurance, Livelihood and Housing.

SEED is being implemented through Government and Non-Government agencies namely

- i. Prayatna, Noida, Uttar Pradesh,
- ii. National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Hyderabad, Telangana,
- iii. Nirman Bahu Udheshiya Sanstha, Aurangabad, Maharashtra,
- iv. Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor, Barmer, Rajasthan,
- v. Arpan Sewa Sansthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan,
- vi. Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh,
- vii. Pradan, New Delhi
- viii. Aga Khan Foundation, New Delhi

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Four Lanning of Deshgaon to Barwani Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Gajendra  Singh Patel

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  announcement  had  been  made  by  the  Government regarding  the  four-lanning  of  road  from  Deshgaon  to  Barwani  under Khargone-Barwani Parliamentary Constituency, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any action is being taken by the Government regarding the said announcement; and
- (c) if so, the time by which the work on the said road is likely to start?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  taken  up  Detailed Project  Report  (DPR)  preparation  for  development  of  Deshgaon  to  Julwania section  of  National  Highway  (NH)  No.  347B  to  four-lanes  NH  standards.  The decision on the project would be by the Government based on outcome of DPR and inter-se-priority.

Julwania  to  Thikri  section  of  NH  -  347B  is  an  overlap  with  NH  -  52  and already developed to four-lanes NH standards, while the work for development of Thikri  to  Anjad  section  of  NH  -  347B  to  two-lanes  with  paved  shoulders  NH standards, based on present traffic requirements, is under implementation.

As regards Anjad - Barwani section of NH - 347B, the DPR for two-laning with paved shoulders based on present traffic requirement is finalized  and  the work  would  be  sanctioned  by  the  Government  based  on  inter-se-priority  and overall availability of funds.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2936 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## FOUR LANNING OF DESHGAON TO BARWANI ROAD

†2936.  SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Construction of Civil Enclave at Darbhanga Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2933

(To be answered on the 12 th  December 2024)

## CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL ENCLAVE AT DARBHANGA AIRPORT

## 2933. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that Darbhanga Airport set-up under UDAN scheme has been very successful and a new civil enclave is being constructed at a cost of Rupees 912 crores and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  whether the Government proposes to develop the said airport into international airport and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): The Darbhanga Airport belongs to the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) maintaining an interim Civil Enclave at this airport. Considering the growth of passenger traffic in the region, AAI has undertaken the development of a new civil enclave at Darbhanga Airport at a cost of Rs. 911.66 crore. The project includes a Terminal Building with an area of 53,250 sqm, designed to handle 3,000 passengers during peak hours, and an apron to accommodate seven Code-C type of aircraft. The work has been awarded on 03.07.2024.
- (b): Declaration of an airport as an International Airport depends upon traffic potential, demand from airlines for the operation of international flights, and bilateral Air Services Agreement besides provision of Ground Lighting facilities, Instrument Landing System, runway length, Immigration, Health and Animal & Plant Quarantine services etc. Currently, no such proposal for declaration of Darbhanga Airport as an International Airport is under consideration in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Construction of Dhalbhumgarh Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2926 (To be answered on the 12 th  December 2024)

## CONSTRUCTION OF DHALBHUMGARH AIRPORT

## 2926. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the status of the construction and development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport
- and the time by which it is likely to be completed and operational;
- (b) the total estimated cost of the project along with the steps taken/being taken to ensure timely allocation of funds and resources for the completion of the said infrastructure; and
- (c) the manner in which the completion of Dhalbhumgarh Airport would improve air connectivity to Jamshedpur and surrounding regions and the details of the expected economic and developmental benefits for the local communities in Jharkhand?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  to  (c):  For  the  development  of  Dhalbhumgarh  Airport,  the  State Government of Jharkhand is yet to provide the requisite land which in turn requires forest and wildlife clearance. As per the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, it is the responsibility of the respective State Government, to provide land free of cost and free from all encumbrances for the development of the Airport.

The operationalisation of an airport significantly enhances air connectivity by linking the region to national and international destinations, boosting tourism, and supporting emergency services. It drives economic growth by creating direct and indirect employment opportunities and benefiting local industries. Local communities benefit from improved access to healthcare and education, increased tourism revenue and cultural exchange, fostering social and economic upliftment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Traffic Jam on Delhi-Merut Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rambhual Nishad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2925 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## TRAFFIC JAM ON DELHI-MERUT EXPRESSWAY

2925. SHRI RAMBHUAL NISHAD:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  survey  to  find  out the reasons for the large scale traffic flow and severe jam at Ghazipur border and entry/exit point of ABES college at Delhi-Meerut Expressway  particularly  during  peak  hours,  if  so,  the  details  of  the findings of such survey and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether the Government contemplates any plan to deal with this problem to save time and fuel and to stop the pollution resulting from this traffic jam?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) No  congestion  is  observed  on  the  main  carriageway  of  DelhiMeerut Expressway (NE-3) near ABES College. However, congestion is observed near to this location at the junction of service/ slip road and narrow internal city roads which witness a substantial influx of traffic during  peak  hours  due  to  their  proximity  to  highly  populated  urban areas.

The traffic congestion has been observed at peak hours near Ghazipur border due to operational issues at toll plazas of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). (b) National Highways Authority of India has requested MCD to take necessary  action  for  free  flow  of  traffic  in  the  vicinity  of  their  toll plazas.  Further, the local police department has also been requested to take necessary measures to ensure smooth traffic flow. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Bridge from Sherpur to Dighwara in Bihar
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2924 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## BRIDGE FROM SHERPUR TO DIGHWARA IN BIHAR

2924. SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a bridge has been planned from Sherpur to Dighwara in Bihar, if so, the details including the estimation and the progress made thereof;
- (b) whether  the  terminating  traffic  at  NH  31  (old  NH-19)  on  the Northern side requires an additional arm to connect to NH-722 for easy outflow of traffic in this region; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  traffic  plan  for  easement  of traffic on this proposed stretch?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)      Yes  Sir.  6-  lane  bridge  across  river  Ganga  from  Sherpur  to Dighwara with a project length of 14.52 km and total project cost of Rs 7181.98 crore has been sanctioned. The work  was  started on 05.09.2023  with  scheduled  date  of  completion  as  04.09.2027.  The physical progress as of now is 1.52%.
- (b)  and  (c)  The  scheme  for  smooth  flow  of  traffic  from  new  Ganga bridge  to  NH-722  and  vice-  versa  as  a  consequence  of  several  NH developments underway in this area, is being studied.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Allocation of Funds to Telangana under AMRUT 2.0
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Godam Nagesh

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2923 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2024

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO TELANGANA UNDER AMRUT 2.0

NO. 2923.

SHRI GODAM NAGESH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  on overcoming  crisis  of  urban  cities  and  Urban  Local  Bodies  (ULBs)  from Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) of Telangana and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Union  Ministry  of  Finance  has  given  Concurrence  to  Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to sanction the sewerage and drinking water  capital  expenditure,  especially  pertaining  to  Hyderabad  city  and neighbouring districts,  viz.  Medchal-Malkajigiri,  Ranga  Reddy  of  Telangana State under AMRUT 2.0 scheme or under any other scheme/Special Purpose Vehicle; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) to (c): Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs  (MoHUA)  is  implementing Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, which has been launched on 1 st  Oct 2021 enabling the cities to become 'self-reliant' & 'water secure'.

Under AMRUT 2.0, States/ Union Territories (UTs) are empowered to design, prioritize and implement the projects within the broad framework of AMRUT 2.0 guidelines. MoHUA approves the State Water Action Plans (SWAP) as submitted by the States/ Union Territories (UTs). Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and implementation of projects are the responsibility of concerned State/ Urban Local Body (ULB). Further, AMRUT 2.0 guidelines have specific provisions for formation of State High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC), headed by the Chief Secretary of the State, to monitor and supervise the implementation of the scheme at the State level. Apart from this, a State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) headed by the Secretary, Urban Development & Housing Department also exists to provide technical support to the SHPSC in monitoring and supervising the scheme at the State level.

In the State of Telangana, projects worth ₹9,584.25 crore submitted by the State Government have been approved by MoHUA. Further, as per the information submitted by the State on AMRUT 2.0 portal, 36 projects worth ₹4,072.96 crore has been approved under AMRUT 2.0 in Hyderabad city and Medchal-Malkajigiri and Ranga Reddy Districts of Telangana, which includes 3 sewerage and septage management  projects  worth  ₹3,849.10  crore  in  Hyderabad  city  and  5 water supply projects worth ₹151 crore, 28 water body rejuven ation  projects  worth ₹72.86 crore in Medchal -Malkajigiri and Ranga Reddy districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Data on Amount of Carbon Credits
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Rao Rajendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2917 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2024

## DATA ON AMOUNT OF CARBON CREDITS

2917. SHRI RAO RAJENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  data  on  the  total  amount  of  carbon  credits entailed within its ambit since 2019 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  an  adequate  outreach  mechanism  of  the  entire procedure of availing carbon credits and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  incentives  associated  with  various stakeholders and such initiatives; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  other  mechanisms  for  providing  monetary incentives  to  private  firms  and  individuals  to  become  carbon  neutral  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) : No  carbon  credits  have  been  generated  so  far,  under  Carbon  Credit  Trading Scheme (CCTS) notified by Ministry of Power in 2023.

(b) to (d) : Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) has been notified by Ministry of Power in  2023.    Ministry  of  Power  has  formulated  a  detailed  procedure  for  the  compliance mechanism for obligated entities to comply with the prescribed GHG emission reduction norms in each compliance cycle of CCTS. The scheme also prescribes offset mechanism wherein  the  non-obligated  entities  can  register  their  projects  for  GHG  emission reduction or removal or avoidance for issuance of Carbon Credits Certificates.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under Ministry of Power is actively conducting regional  consultation  workshops  and  online  webinars  across  the  country  to  raise awareness about the CCTS.

Non-obligated  entities  such  as  private  firms  and  individuals,  under  the  offset mechanism of CCTS, can register their projects for GHG emission reduction or removal or avoidance for issuance of Carbon Credit Certificates. These credits can be traded and thus provide market based incentive to reduce carbon emissions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2915 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Funds under Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani

2915.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2915 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2024

## FUNDS UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI VISHWAKARMA YOJANA

DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI:

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

- (a) the status of fund transfers for the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana;
- (b) the nature of marketing and branding facilities provided to the artisans therein; and
- (c) the future plans for service expansion to artisans, including the possibility of discounted insurance for artisanship-related risks?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  PM  Vishwakarma  Scheme  was  launched  on  17.09.2023  to  provide  end-to-end  support  to artisans and craftspeople of 18 trades, who work with their hands and tools.  As of 06.12.2024, the funds sanctioned and spent under the Scheme are detailed below:

| Financial Year             | Revised Estimate (RE) (Rs. in crore)   | Expenditure Incurred (Rs. in crore)   |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 2023-24                    | 746                                    | 746                                   |
| 2024-25 (as of 06.12.2024) | 3,200                                  | 3,110                                 |

As this is a Central Sector Scheme, State-wise funds are not allocated.

- (b): PM  Vishwakarma  Scheme  provides  marketing  support  to  beneficiaries  in  the  form  of  quality certification, branding, advertising, publicity and other marketing activities. Under the Scheme, trade fairs and exhibitions are being organized across the country to promote artisans and their crafts and skills.
- (c): The PM Vishwakarma Scheme has been approved by the Cabinet to provide end-to-end support to artisans  and  craftspeople  of  18  trades,  who  work  with  their  hands  and  tools  with  following  six components, which are as under:
- (i) PM Vishwakarma Certificate and ID Card
- (ii) Skill Upgradation
- (iii) Toolkit Incentive
- (iv) Collateral free concessional credit support
- (v) Incentive for Digital Transactions
- (vi) Marketing Support.

As  of  now,  there  are  no  plans  for  service  expansion,  including  the  possibility  of  discounted insurance for artisanship-related risks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Improvement in Road Durability
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

## be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  it  is  true  that  the  country  experienced  a  22.6  per cent rise in the number of road accidents caused by potholes on national highways in 2022;
- (b)    if so, the reasons behind the improper durability of roads and the issue of pothole-related accidents;
- (c)      whether  it  is  true  that  the  National  Highways  Authority  of India (NHAI) is exploring the technology of a self-healing asphalt;
- and
- (d)      if  so,  the  details  on  this  innovative  technology  which  is proposed to  address  the  persistent  issue  of  potholes  leading  to road accidents and fatalities in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  and (b)    Government publishes 'Road Accidents in India' annually based on data received from States/ UTs. As per the data received from the  States/UTs,  road  accidents  occur due to  multiple  causes  such as over  speeding,  use  of  mobile  phone,  drunken  driving/consumption  of alcohol and drug, driving on wrong side/ lane indiscipline, jumping red light,  non-use  of  safety  devices  such  as  helmets  and  seat  belts, vehicular condition, weather  condition, road condition etc. Total number of road accidents caused by potholes on national highways is not available. However, the number of Road accidents on all category of  roads  classified  according  to  road  features  under  "Pot  holes" category  in the year 2021 and 2022 were 3,625 and 4,446, respectively.

Indian Roads Congress (IRC) formulates Standards, Guidelines, Manuals,  etc.  for  all  aspects  of  highway  building  and  maintenance, including  road  safety.  Government  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2911

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## IMPROVEMENT IN ROAD DURABILITY

## 2911.         SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

Highways also issues policy circulars on road safety engineering issues pertaining  to  National  Highways  (NHs).  Such  Standards,  Guidelines, Manuals of IRC and policy circulars are applicable and binding on all NHs. Design and drawings prepared by the contractor/ concessionaire for NH project  is  vetted  by  Road  Safety  Auditor.  Contractor/concessionaire prepares traffic management plan for the construction period to ensure safety of traffic and construction workers. Before issue of Completion Certificate, safety audit is carried out to ascertain the safety requirements  of  the  projects.  In  the  contracts,  there  are  adequate provisions to address the lapses by either contractor/ concessionaire or authority's engineer/ independent engineer. (c)  and  (d)  NHAI  has  not  taken  up  any  research  work/study  on selfhealing asphalt.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Coir Weavers in Kerala
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2909 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2024

## COIR WEAVERS IN KERALA

2909. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the plight of coir weavers due to nominal wages and low employment days and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government noted that the daily wages of coir weavers in Kerala has not been revised since the last several year and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  would  consider  providing  special  financial  assistance  to  the State to address the crisis situation in coir sector and revise the daily wages of coir weavers, if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): The nominal wages to coir workers is not administered by Coir Board, a statutory body under Ministry of MSME. Government of Kerala notifies minimum wages from time-totime to be paid by the manufacturers to the workers.
- (c): Through the Domestic Market Promotion component under 'Coir Vikas Yojana' the Coir Board,  provides  Market  Development  Assistance  (MDA)  to  the  State  Governments  for  Statesupported organizations in coir sector such as apex Co-operative Societies, Central Co-operative Societies,  Primary  Co-operative  Societies,  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (PSEs),  Showroom,  Sales Depots etc.

The MDA is granted at the rate of 10% of their average  annual sales turnover of coir products  during  the  preceding  three  financial  years  and  is  shared  on  1:1  basis  between  the Central Government and the State/Union Territory Government concerned.

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