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Lok Sabha Question No. 3229 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-09
Subject: National Monetisation Pipeline
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: P. Velusamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3229 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2023

## NATIONAL MONETISATION PIPELINE

## 3229.   SHRI VELUSAMY P.:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  NITI  Aayog  has  released  the  plan  for  monetisation  of  the  assets  of  the  Central Government and public enterprises under National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP);
- (b) the total amount collected from the private entities and the number of private entities availed under this scheme;
- (c) the total amount collected from the private entities from Tamil Nadu out of the above;
- (d) the details of the monetisation models and their utilization; and
- (e) whether the assets of State Government are included in the NMP and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) National  Monetisation  Pipeline  (NMP)  was  launched  in  August  2021  to  enable  accelerated creation of infrastructure in the country.
- (b) During  the  years  2021-22  and  2022-23,  transactions  with  aggregate  monetisation  value  of about  Rs.  97,000  crore  and  Rs  1.3  lakh  crore  respectively  in  terms  of  accruals  or  private investment were completed.

- (c, d & e) Monetisation of assets identified under NMP is envisaged either through structured Public Private  Partnership  (PPP)  framework  or  through  capital  market-based  instruments.  The detailed  structure  is  normally  finalised  on  a  case-to-case  basis  in  accordance  with  extant guidelines and regulations subject to appraisal and approval by competent authority.

State-wise  monetization  details  are  not  being  maintained  under  NMP  with  linear  assets typically falling across a number of States. NMP only covers brownfield assets of identified statutory  entities,  public  sector  enterprises  and  other  undertakings  within  the  purview  of ministries/ departments of Govt. of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-09
Subject: Selling of Stake in Coal India Limited
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3228 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2023

## Selling of Stake in Coal India Limited

## 3228. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

## Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has taken a decision to sell upto 3 percent stake in Coal India Limited, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that 1.5 percent stake will be offloaded through the offer for sale route and the remaining 1.5 percent will be a green shoe option for selling in case of over subscription;
- (c) whether the disinvestment in Coal India Limited will be reviewed further once the planned sale of 3 percent is offloaded; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a to d): The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs in its meeting held on 18.11.2015, had approved  disinvestment  of  10%  paid-up  equity  capital  in  Coal  India  Limited   out  of Government of India shareholding through the method of Offer for Sale (OFS) through Stock Exchange. Out  of the 10% paid-up equity approved for disinvestment, in the first Tranche, 3.19% of the paid-up equity was divested by Government with the approval of Alternative Mechanism through the OFS route on 01.11.2018. In the second Tranche, Government of India divested 3% (base offer size of 1.5%+1.5% Green Shoe Option) of paid-up equity with the approval of Alternative Mechanism through the OFS route on 02.06.2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3227 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-09
Subject: MDA Scheme
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dayanidhi Maran

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3227 ANSWERED ON 09/08/2023

## MDA SCHEME

## 3227.   SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN:

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

- (a) the details of the specific measures or incentives that are included in the Market Development Assistance  (MDA) scheme to promote the restoration, nourishment and betterment of the planet;
- (b) the details of the existing biogas and compressed biogas plants that will benefit from the MDA scheme along with the kind of support these plants are likely to receive;
- (c) the details of locations of these plants, State-wise; and
- (d) the benefits these plants are likely to avail, item-wise?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh vuqfiz;k iVsy½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme ceased to be in operation with effect from 1 st April, 2017 and no budgetary allocation was made for the Scheme since 2017-18. The erstwhile MDA Scheme was for facilitating export promotion.

(b) to (d):

does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3225 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-09
Subject: Existing Arctic Policy
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3225

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 9 TH  AUGUST, 2023

## EXISTING ARCTIC POLICY

## 3225.  SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details  of  work done by  the Ministry while being an observer to the Arctic Council along with the attempts to enhance its participation beyond its role of being a member of the Arctic Council;
- (b) whether the Government has been monitoring the geopolitical conflict between Russia and NATO in the Arctic region,  if  so,  the  manner  in  which  the  situation  changed  post  the Russo-Ukrainian war;
- (c) whether the Government considers changing its existing Arctic Policy in the light of the geopolitical conflict between Russia and NATO post the Russo-Ukrainian war and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  views  of  the  Government  regarding  the  need  of  a  new  law  similar  to  the  India Antarctic Act, 2022 to enhance India's engagement in the Arctic region?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) through its autonomous institute National Institute of Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) operates a research base 'Himadri' at Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard since 2008 from where various research activities pertaining to climate change is carried out. India commenced its dedicated Arctic Research in 2007 and continues to send multi-institutional expeditions to Arctic each year. India's research includes atmospheric, biological,  marine,  hydrological  and  glaciological  studies.  Systematic  monitoring  of  the changes in an Arctic fjord in its oceanographic setup and biogeochemical processes are carried  out.  Measurements  of  aerosol  properties,  black  carbon  and  precipitation  in  the Arctic are done. Studies are undertaken to understand the mass balance of Arctic glaciers and  identify  and  quantify  climate-relevant  natural  and  anthropogenic  compounds  and processes  in  the  Arctic  cryosphere.  NCPOR  has  entered  into  a  MoU  with  Polar Knowledge  Canada  for  accessing  the  research  infrastructure  at  Canadian  High  Arctic Research Station at Cambridge Bay.
- (b) Yes  sir.  India,  as  an  Observer  state  in  the  Arctic  Council,  has  been  engaging  with  all Arctic States on matters pertaining to the Arctic region. Russia was chairing the Arctic Council  during  2021-23.  In  the  wake  of  geopolitical  tensions  due  to  Russia-Ukraine conflict, the meetings of Arctic Council, which is an intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation in the Arctic region, have not been held regularly.
- (c) There is no proposal of changing the existing Arctic Policy.
- (d) An Indian  law  is  not  feasible  in  the  Arctic  region,  because  the  Arctic  region  is  spread across areas which are sovereign to eight Arctic states.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-09
Subject: Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3224 ANSWERED ON 09/08/2023

## AGREEMENT FOR TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

## 3224.   SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

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

- (a) the  current  status  of  India`s  participation  with  reference  to  Comprehensive  and  Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP);
- (b) whether any plan has been made to reassess the stance as CPTPP bloc represent a major portion of the world economy; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (c): Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is an FTA between 11 countries of the Trans Pacific region, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. Though India is not a signatory to CPTPP, it has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) / Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with most of the CPTPP countries, namely, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. India is also currently negotiating FTA with Canada.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 274 (STARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Introduction of Genetically Modified Crops
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.274 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  AUGUST, 2023

## INTRODUCTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS

*274. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  Genetically  Modified  (GM)  crops  in foodgrain crops also so as to increase the income of farmers by producing more crops in less acreage;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of potential foodgrain crops likely to be produced through GM technology?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 272 (STARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: World Press Freedom Index
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *272 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

## WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX

*272. PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that India ranked 161 out of 180 countries as per the report of World Press Freedom Index compiled by Global Media Watchdog Reporters Without Borders and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has ascertained/ indentified the reasons for the same, if so, the details thereof along with the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the details of steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure an atmosphere for free press activities in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *272 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023 ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX

(a)  to  (c)  The  Government  has  come  across  reports  carrying  the ranking of countries in the World Press Freedom  Index, 2023 published by 'Reporters Without Borders'.  However, the Government does  not  agree  to  the  conclusions  drawn  by  this  organization  for various reasons including very low sample size, little or no weightage to  fundamentals  of  democracy,  adoption  of  a  methodology  which  is questionable and non-transparent, etc.

The Government is committed to ensure the right to freedom of speech and expression enshrined under the Article 19 of the Constitution of India. Press Council of India (PCI), a statutory autonomous body, has been set up under the Press Council Act, 1978 mainly to preserve the freedom of the Press and improve the standards of  newspapers  and  news  agencies  in  the  country.  PCI  considers complaints filed 'by the Press' concerning  curtailment of press freedom, physical assault/attack on journalists etc. under Section 13 of  the  Press  Council  Act  1978.  PCI  is  also  empowered  to  take  suomotu  cognizance  in matters on the pressing issues concerning freedom of Press and safeguarding of its high standards.

Central  Government attaches highest importance to the  safety and  security  of  every  citizen  of  the  country  including  journalists.  An advisory specifically on safety of journalists was issued to States/ UTs on  20 th October  2017  requesting  them  to  strictly  enforce  the  law  to ensure the safety and security of media persons, which is available on the website www.mha.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3220 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Mussel Farmers
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3220 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th  AUGUST, 2023

## Mussel Farmers

## 3220.   SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

Will  the  Minister  of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has declared any special package to support mussel farmers and if so; the details thereof:
- (b) whether the Government has supported farmers' organizations and societies to increase their subsidy of poor amount of Rs. 6000/- per mussel culture unit: and
- (c)  if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  &  (b):  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  is implementing a flagship scheme namely 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)' with a  vision  to  bring  Blue  Revolution  through sustainable and responsible development of Fisheries sector in India with highest ever investment of ₹20050 crore in fisheries sector for a period of 5 years with  effect  from  the  financial  year  2020-21  to  FY  2024-25  in  all  States  and  Union  Territories. PMMSY, inter-alia promotes income generating 'mariculture' activities such as bivalve cultivation including mussels and other hitherto unexplored commercial species at a unit cost of Rs. 20,000/with 60% of unit cost as subsidy for SC, ST and Women beneficiary (i.e. Rs. 12,000/-) and for General and OBC beneficiary 40% of unit cost (i.e. Rs. 8000/-). Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has sanctioned 320 bivalve culture units including mussels at a total investment of Rs. 63.60 lakhs under PMMSY.

(c) :    Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Khelo India Programme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Prince Raj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3218 ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

## Khelo India Programme

## 3218. SHRI PRINCE RAJ:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has been introduced Khelo India Programme to revive the sports culture in the country at the grassroot level by building a strong  framework  for  all  sports  played  and  establish  India  as  a  great sporting nation in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the initiatives taken by the Government for talent search and development of sports played in the country especially in Bihar?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

- (a)  and  (b)  Yes,  Sir.  With  a  view  to  achieving  the  twin  objectives  of  mass participation  and  promotion  of  excellence  in  sports,  the  Government introduced the Scheme of 'Khelo India -National Programme for Development of Sports' in 2016-17. It is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of  the  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  which  aims  at  infusing  sports culture and achieving sporting excellence in the country thus allowing the populace to harness the power of sports through its cross-cutting influence.
- (c)  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  of  development  of sports,  including  taking  initiatives  for  talent  search  and  development  of sports played in the country, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory  Governments.  The  Union  Government  only  supplements  their efforts  by  bridging  critical  gaps.  However,  under  the  'Talent  Search  and Development'  sub-component  of  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  a  total  of  2510 Athletes are presently getting support under this scheme, out of which 11 Athletes  belong  to  State  of  Bihar.  In  addition,  under  sports  promotional

schemes  of  Sports  Authority  of  India,  an  autonomous  body  under  this Ministry, 7780 athletes are being supported, out of which 30 are from the State of Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3216 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Shortfall in MGNREGS Funds
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3216

## ANSWERED ON 08/08/2023

## SHORTFALL IN MGNREGS FUNDS

## 3216. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has not released funds under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)  to  the  States  due  to  widespread  violations  in  the implementation of MGNREGS;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State  and  year-wise  alongwith  the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the mates/supervisors are  facing  problems due to nonpayment of wages;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the additional funds have been sought from the Ministry of Finance to meet the shortfall in MGNREGS funds and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)&(b): Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS) is a demand driven wage employment Scheme.

Under  Mahatma  Gandhi  NREGS,  States  furnish  funds  release proposals to Government  of India. The Ministry releases funds periodically  in  two  tranches  with  each  tranche  consisting  of  one  or more  installments,  keeping  in  view  the  'agreed  to'  Labour  Budget, demand  for  works,  opening  balance,  pace  of  utilization  of  funds, pending liabilities,  overall  performance  and  subject  to  submission  of

relevant documents by the States. Fund  release  to  the  States/UTs  is  a  continuous  process  and Central  Government  is  committed  to  making  funds  available  to States/UTs for the implementation of the Scheme as per the demand for work on the ground. Funds under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS to the State of West Bengal have  been  stopped  since  09th  March,  2022  as  per  provisions  under section 27 of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 due to non-compliance of directives of Central Government. (c)&(d):     The funds under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS is released as per the  provisions  of  the  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment Guarantee  Act  and  guidelines.  Central  Government  is  making  wage payments for unskilled components directly into the Bank/Post office accounts  of  the  beneficiaries  as  per  the  Direct  Benefit  Transfer protocol  through   National  Electronic  Fund  Management  System  (NeFMS)  and  funds  for  material  components  are  released  to  the  State Treasury under the Scheme. States have to make payment to skilled & semi-skilled workers through material head. (e):    In  the  current  financial  year  2023-24  (as  on  04.08.2023),  no additional funds have been sought from the Ministry of Finance under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3215 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Grants for Food Processing Industries
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Mukesh Rajput

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3215

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

## GRANTS FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## †3215.SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to provide grants to the youth who set up food processing industries individually;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  manner  in  which  banks  can  help  such  unemployed  youth  and  farmers  and  if  so,the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b): Yes  Sir.  Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries  (MoFPI)  has  been  incentivizing  setting up/expansion of Food Processing Industries through its Central Sector Umbrella Scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme across the country.

Under  component  schemes  of  PMKSY,  the  Ministry  provides  mostly  credit  linked  financial assistance  (capital  subsidy)  in  the  form  of  grants-in-aid  to  the  entrepreneurs  including  individual entrepreneurs.

The Ministry also provides financial, technical and business support for setting up/ upgradation of individual micro food processing enterprises through credit linked subsidy under PMFME scheme.

PLISFPI is targeted to facilitate expansion of food processing capacity by creating champion brands in Food Processing Sector with total outlay of Rs 10,900 Cr for a period of 6 years (2021-22 to 2026-27).

(c): For  easy  and  affordable credit to  the sector, all food  & agro-processing activities have been  made eligible under Priority Sector Lending and a special fund of Rs.2000 crore has been set up in National Bank for  Agriculture  and  Rural  Development  (NABARD).  Ministry  regularly  follows  up  with  lending Institutions to ensure easy and affordable credit availability for Food Processing entrepreneurs including youth and farmers.

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