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Lok Sabha Question No. 2454 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Expansion of Muthalppozhy Fishing Harbour
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2454 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## Expansion of Muthalppozhy Fishing Harbour

## 2454.   Adv. Adoor Prakash:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री 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; and

(c) whether the Government has set any deadline for the implementation of approved expansion plan and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  &  Dairying, Government  of  India  had  accorded  administrative  approval  on  01 st   November,  2024  to  the proposal  of  State  Government  of  Kerala  for  'Expansion  of  Muthalpozhy  Fishing  Harbour  at Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala' at an estimated cost of Rs.177.00 Crore (Central share of Rs 106.20 Crore, State share of Rs 70.80 Crore) under Centrally Sponsored Scheme component of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The State Government of Kerala has also accorded administrative sanction on 22.11.2024 for the implementation of the project under CSS of PMMSY at an estimated cost of Rs 177.00 Crore.

(b): The project is designed based on the scientific studies viz. Mathematical model studies for wave transformation, shoreline changes, hydrodynamics, sedimentation and wave flume studies conducted by Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune. The Project consists of both water side and land side facilities that includes components viz. Extension of Breakwaters, 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. and also includes components of Smart and Green Harbour and Coastal Security Measures.

The  project  of  Expansion  of  Muthalapozhy  Fishing  Harbour  addresses  key  aspect  of  the improvement to navigation channel for safe and smooth operations for fishing vessels with suitably re-engineered breakwaters and upgradation of the facilities in Muthalapozhy Fishing Harbour.

(c): The scheduled completion date of the project is 30 th  June, 2026 as per administrative approval of the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Monitoring of Budget Allocation
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari

## GOVERNMENTOF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2450

ANSWERED ON: 10.12.2024

## MONITORING OF BUDGET ALLOCATION

## †2450. SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the amount sanctioned and allocated to the State of Haryana under the various schemes during the last three years, district/head-wise;
- (b) whether the State of Haryana has submitted utilization certificates for the expenditure incurred under all the schemes;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government monitors the accounting of the budget allocated/provided under various heads; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

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

(a) A sum of Rs. 2.06 crore was released to the Panchayats in Haryana under Incentivisation of Panchayats (IoP) Scheme during the last 3 years and the funds were directly transferred to the Panchayats that own National Panchayat Awards.

- (b) & (c) Utilisation Certificates for Rs.1.48 crore has been submitted.

(d) & (e) : The utilization of award funds released to awardee Panchayats under the IoP scheme is monitored through written communication, review meetings, video conferences with States and field visits by Ministry officials.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Self-surveys under PMAY-G
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2449 ANSWERED ON 10/12/2024

## SELF-SURVEYS UNDER PMAY-G

## 2449. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  allowed  surveys  by  self  for beneficiaries  under  the  Scheme  Pradhan  MantriAwasYojanaGramin;
- (b) whether it is a fact that the Government has fixed a target of two crore houses under the second phase of Pradhan MantriAwasYojana-Gramin;
- (c) whether the Government is conducting a survey to identify the beneficiaries under the said scheme to ensure that no one is left behind; and
- (d) whether the training  of  surveyors  has  been  completed  and  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the Pradhan MantriAwaasYojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) w.e.f. 1st April, 2016 to provide assistance to eligible rural households for the construction of Pucca houses with basic amenities to achieve the objective  of  "Housing  for  All"  in  rural  areas.  Under  PMAY-G,  the initial target was construction of 2.95 crore houses during FY 201617 to 2023-24. The Government of India has approved the proposal for implementation of the scheme for 5 more years during FY 202425 to 2028-29 to provide assistance for the construction of 2 crore additional houses.  Approval has also been provided for updating the

Awaas+ List for identifying eligible rural households using modified exclusion criteria under the scheme. In line with the approval of the Government of India, a survey is being conducted for the identification of additional eligible  rural  households  under  the scheme.  The  survey  is  being  conducted  through  Awaas+  2024 Mobile  App  which  has  already  been  launched  on  17.09.2024.  This App has provision for both self survey and assisted survey through pre registered surveyors.

(d): Orientation workshops to familiarize the registered surveyors are  going  on  and  till  date  in  26  States  and  8  Union  Territories implementing  PMAY-G  more  than  2  lakh  surveyors  and  other  field functionaries have been oriented with the functionality and use of the Awaas+ 2024 Mobile App.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Phase-III of FAME  Scheme
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal, Shri V K Sreekandan, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2448

ANSWERED ON 10.12.2024

## PHASE-III OF FAME SCHEME

## 2448.  SHRI VISHWESHWAR HEGDE KAGERI:

SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA:

SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL:

SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  launch  the  phase  three  of  Faster  Adoption  and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme in order to meet the need and demand for electric vehicles and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is working on the inputs received and efforts are being made to address the issues in the first two phases of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles scheme and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has provided public transport vehicles to the Government of NCT of Delhi and Kerala under FAME Scheme and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of vehicles provided under FAME Scheme to the Government of NCT of Delhi during the last five years?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)

(a): No Sir.  However, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has notified PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme on 29 th  September, 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore. It is a two-year scheme which aims to support electric vehicles including e-2W, e3W, e-Trucks, e-buses, e-Ambulances, EV public charging stations and upgradation of testing agencies.

- (b): Yes, the Government has worked on the inputs received and efforts are being made to address the issues in the first two phases of the FAME scheme. The issues have been addressed in the PM EDRIVE scheme notified on 29 th September 2024. These are as follows:
- i. The Phased Manufacturing Program (PMP) which outlines the localization of EV components over time, is being continued with as a push towards Make in India.
- ii. Provisions have been made to ensure compliance by the OEMs.
- iii. Undertaking in the form of an Integrity pact is being taken from applicant OEMs to obviate any malpractices in the financial matters.
- iv. Annual strip down test / Periodic Surveillance Assessment (PSA) to be conducted by Testing agencies to check compliance to PMP.

(c) & (d): Under FAME India Scheme Phase-II, 1,321 electric buses have been allotted for NCT of Delhi during the last five years.  No electric bus has been allotted for the State of Kerala under FAME-II Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF  STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI B.L. VERMA)

- (a)  to  (b)  Rehabilitation  Council  of  India  (RCI)  has  been  established  under  the  Rehabilitation Council  of  India  Act,  1992,  enacted  by  the  Parliament  to  regulate  and  monitor  the  training programmes  in  the  field  of  disability  rehabilitation  and  special  education,  to  maintain  in  the Central Rehabilitation Registrar (CRR) and to promote research in disability rehabilitation and special education and the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
- (c)  to  (d)  RCI  has  standardize  course  curriculum  for  Human  Resource  Development  under  16 categories  of  rehabilitation  professional/personnel.  RCI  has  prepared  and  circulated  Model Recruitment Rules, 2021 mentioning the required qualifications for selection of teachers.

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## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2447

ANSWERED ON 10/12/2024

## RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## 2447.  SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Central Government is planning to direct the State Governments to follow the guidelines,  rules  and  regulations  of  Rehabilitation  Council  of  India  (RCI)  for  determining  the eligibility of teachers to teach students with disabilities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, particularly in Himachal Pradesh;
- (c) whether the Government  propose to approve qualification obtained from National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH) as a qualification for recruitment of teachers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: National Textile Mission
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato

## NATIONAL TEXTILE MISSION

## 2421. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

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

(a)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  the  adoption  of  eco-friendly  and  sustainable production  practices  in  the  textile  sector,  particularly  water  usage,  waste  management  and  energy efficiency;

(b)  the  progress  of  initiatives  like  the  'National  Textile  Mission'  in  promoting  sustainable  and  ethical sourcing of raw materials, such as organic cotton and eco-friendly dyes; and

(c)  the  financial  incentives  or  support  schemes  are  being  offered  to  textile  manufacturers,  especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), to transition towards sustainable production models?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a) & (b): To  encourage  the  adoption  of  eco-friendly  and  sustainable  production  practices  in  the textile sector, Government has undertaken a number of initiatives including sanctioning six (6) projects under  'Integrated  Processing  Development  Scheme',  providing  subsidy  for  1,117  Energy  saving machines under 'Amended Technology Upgradation Funds Scheme', encouraging 206 textile industries through 'Perform Achieve & Trade' scheme for energy efficiency and sanctioning Nine (9) sustainability focused projects under the 'Scheme for Research & Development Scheme for Textile Industry including Jute'.  In  addition,  19  projects  and  03  startups  have  been  approved  for  research  in  eco-friendly  and sustainable Technical Textile products / processes under 'National Technical Textile Mission'.

(c): Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium  Enterprises (MSME)  through  its "Raising and Accelerating  MSME Performance"  (RAMP) scheme is  promoting sustainable  development  for  Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Two Sub-schemes of RAMP are:

-  MSE-  Green  Investments  and  Financing  for  Transformation  (GIFT):   The  scheme  provides interest subvention on loans taken by MSEs to adopt identified green technologies.
-  MSE- Scheme for Promotion of Investment in Circular Economy (SPICE):  The scheme provides 25% capital subsidy subject to a cap of Rs. 12.5 lakhs per MSE for adopting circular economy solutions such as reducing, re-using and re-cycling resources.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Accessibility of Public Buildings
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10/12/2024

## ACCESSIBILITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS

2420. Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the measures taken by the Government to make public buildings more accessible to persons with disabilities under the Accessible India Campaign;

(b) whether the Government conducts regular access audits of public buildings; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI B. L. VERMA)

(a) : Under the Accessible India Campaign, the Central Government conducted access audit of 1671 State/UT Government owned Public Buildings and based on the same provided financial assistance  to  State/UT  Governments  for  making  1314  buildings  accessible.  Further,   Central Public Works Department has also retrofitted 211 numbers of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)-owned  buildings  and  889  buildings  of  other Departments/  Ministries maintained by CPWD.

(b) to (c): Since 'Works, lands and buildings vested in or in the possession of the State' is a State subject, in order to facilitate States/UTs, Department of Empowerment  of  Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has empanelled and published details of 59 access auditors/ auditing firms and the said  list has been circulated to all States/UTs and other Ministries/ Departments also. The appropriate authorities directly avail the services of these empanelled auditors/ firms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Import and Export Data
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## 2403.  SMT. MALA ROY:

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

- (a) the details of Import and Export data in last five years in terms of amount;
- (b) the number of name of top five import items in terms of amount;
- (c) the number of name of top five export items in terms of amount; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2403 ANSWERED ON 10/12/2024

## IMPORT AND EXPORT DATA

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) to (d) The value of overall (merchandise plus services) exports and imports during the last five years is as below:

| (Value in US $ Billion)   | (Value in US $ Billion)   | (Value in US $ Billion)   |
|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| Year                      | Exports                   | Imports                   |
| 2019-2020                 | 526.6                     | 603.0                     |
| 2020-2021                 | 497.9                     | 512.0                     |
| 2021-2022                 | 676.5                     | 760.1                     |
| 2022-2023                 | 776.4                     | 898.0                     |
| 2023-2024                 | 778.1                     | 856.5                     |

Source: DGCI&S & RBI

The top 5 Major Commodities imported to India along with its imported value during 2024-25 (AprilOctober) are as below:

|        |                                       | (Value in US $ Billion)   |
|--------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Sr. No | Major Commodity                       | 2024-25 (Apr-Oct)         |
| 1      | Petroleum, Crude &products            | 107.18                    |
| 2      | Electronic goods                      | 56.30                     |
| 3      | Gold                                  | 34.22                     |
| 4      | Machinery, electrical &non-electrical | 30.61                     |
| 5      | Coal, Coke &Briquettes, etc.          | 19.76                     |

Source: DGCI&S (Data is provisional)

The top 5 Major Commodities exported from India along with its exported value during 2024-25 (April- October) are as below:

|        |                           | (Value in US $ Billion)   |
|--------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| Sr. No | Major Commodity           | 2024-25 (Apr-Oct)         |
| 1      | Engineering Goods         | 67.49                     |
| 2      | Petroleum Products        | 40.94                     |
| 3      | Electronic Goods          | 19.08                     |
| 4      | Gems And Jewellery        | 17.17                     |
| 5      | Drugs And Pharmaceuticals | 17.05                     |

Source: DGCI&S (Data is provisional)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2398 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Posts in Delhi Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2398

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2024/ AGRAHAYANA 19, 1946 (SAKA)

POSTS IN DELHI POLICE

†2398. SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of sanctioned posts of officers and staff in Delhi Police;

(b)  the  number  of  posts  along  with  the  designations  lying  vacant  as compared to the sanctioned posts; and

(c)  the  time  by  which  the appointment on the said posts are likely to be filled?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) As informed by Delhi Police, out of the sanctioned strength of 94,249 (from Constable to Commissioner of Police), 8,123 posts are vacant in various grades as on 15.11.2024. Occurrence of vacancies, inter-alia, on account of retirement, promotion, and resignation etc. and filling them up is a continuous process. Accordingly, vacancies are reported to the recruiting agencies  as  per  the  schedule  prescribed  in  rules.  Upon  receipt  of nominations from recruiting agencies, appointments against vacant posts are made after completion of formalities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: PM-DAKSH Yojana
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Smt. Himadri Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2396 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2024

## PM-DAKSH YOJANA

$2396. SMT. HIMADRI SINGH:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PMDAKSH) Yojana; and
- (b) the extent to which the National Action Plan for Skill Development has been prepared to meet the needs of the beneficiaries including SCs, OBCs, EWS, DNTs and sanitation workers including rag pickers and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI B.L. VERMA)

- (a) & (b) PM-DAKSH Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme, was launched with an objective to enhance competency level of the persons belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), De-notified Tribe (DNT), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Safai Karamcharis including Waste Pickers to make them employable both in wageemployment and self- employment through quality skill training.

The Scheme was approved with an outlay of Rs. 450 crore for a five year period starting from 2021-22 with a target to train 2,71,000 candidates out of which 1,55,208 candidates have been trained till 2023-24.

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