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Lok Sabha Question No. 2986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: PLI Support
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Shashank Mani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2986.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 18 TH  MARCH, 2025.

## PLI SUPPORT

## 2986.  SHRI SHASHANK MANI:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry  has  implemented  specific  strategies  to  ensure  that  the Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  effectively  supports  Micro,  Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in achieving the expected investment and production targets across the 14 key sectors, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the financial allocation under the PLI Scheme specifically for White Goods, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a): Keeping in view India's  vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar', Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 14 key sectors were announced with an outlay of Rs. 1.97 lakh crore to enhance India's Manufacturing capabilities and Exports.

The  14  sectors  are:  (i)  Mobile  Manufacturing  and Specified  Electronic Components, (ii) Critical Key Starting Materials/Drug Intermediaries & Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, (iii) Manufacturing of Medical Devices (iv) Automobiles and Auto Components, (v) Pharmaceuticals Drugs, (vi) Specialty Steel,  (vii)  Telecom  &  Networking  Products,  (viii)  Electronic/  Technology Products, (ix) White Goods (ACs and LEDs), (x) Food Products, (xi) Textile Products: MMF segment and technical textiles, (xii) High efficiency solar PV modules, (xiii) Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery, and (xiv) Drones and Drone Components.

The purpose of the PLI Schemes is to attract investments in key sectors and cutting-edge technology; ensure efficiency and bring economies of size and scale in the manufacturing sector and make Indian companies and manufacturers  globally  competitive.  These  schemes  have  the  potential  of significantly boosting production, employment and economic growth over the next five years or so.

The PLI scheme has a cascading effect on the country's MSME ecosystem. The anchor units  in  every  sector  coordinates  a  supplier/vendor  base  in  the entire value chain. Most of these ancillary units are built in the MSME sector. Out  of  the  764  applications  approved  under  various  PLI  Schemes,  176 applications under MSMEs category  have  been  approved  in  sectors  namely Bulk Drugs, Medical Devices,  Pharma,  Telecom,  White  Goods,  Food Processing, Textiles & Drones.

- (b): The PLI Scheme for White Goods has been approved with an outlay of Rs. 6,238 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Job Creation in Textile Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri G Kumar Naik

## JOB CREATION IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY

## 2985. SHRI G KUMAR NAIK:

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

(a) whether the Government has set specific targets for job creation in the textile industry to generate six crore jobs by 2030;

(b) if so, the details of the strategy and initiatives being implemented to achieve this target;

(c) the measures being taken to promote technological upgradation, investment and exports in the textile sector to ensure sustainable growth;

(d) whether the Government has identified key regions or clusters for development in the textile industry and the steps being taken to enhance their infrastructure productivity; and

(e)  the  steps  being  taken  to  ensure  the  inclusion  of  women  and  marginalised communities in the  new employment opportunities created in the textile sector?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

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

(a) to (c): The  textile  industry  is  one  of  the  largest  source  of  employment  generation  in  the  country directly  employing  more  than  45  million  persons.  The  Government  of  India  is  implementing  various schemes/initiatives  aimed  at  generating  the  employment  opportunities  in  the  textile  sector.  The  major schemes/initiatives include PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme which seeks to create a modern, integrated large scale, world class industrial ecosystem, which will help in attracting investments and boosting employment; Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme focusing on Man  Made  Fibre  &  Apparel,  and  Technical  Textiles  to  boost  large  scale  manufacturing  and  enhancing competitiveness;  National  Technical  Textiles  Mission  focusing  on  Research  Innovation  &  Development, Promotion and Market Development, Skilling and Export Promotion; SAMARTH - Scheme for Capacity Building  in  Textile  Sector  with  the  objective  providing  demand  driven,  placement  oriented,  skilling program; Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) to incentivize technology upgradation and  modernization  through  capital  investment  subsidy  for  eligible  investment  in  benchmarked  textile machinery;  Silk  Samagra-2  for  comprehensive  development  of  sericulture  value  chain  and  National Handloom Development Programme.

(d) & (e): To develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire valuechain of the textile industry, the Government has finalised 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and  Maharashtra  (Amravati)  for  setting  up  PM  MITRA  Parks.  These  parks  aims  to  enable  the  textile industry  to  become  globally  competitive,  attract  large  investment  and  boost  employment  generation including women and marginalised communities in the textile sector.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2973 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Illegal Immigration and Border Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Bijuli Kalita Medhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2973

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  MARCH, 2025/ PHALGUNA 27, 1946 (SAKA)

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY

2973.     SMT. BIJULI KALITA MEDHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

the steps taken by the Government to tackle issue of illegal immigration and border security?

## ANSWER

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

The Government of India has undertaken several measures to tackle issue of illegal  immigration  and  border  security  along  international  borders.  The Government of India through its border guarding forces, has adopted a multipronged  approach  to  tackle  illegal  immigration  and  strengthening  border security, which includes:

-  Enhanced Border Surveillance: Deployment of advanced surveillance equipments  such  as  CCTV,  drones,  automatic  number  plate  recognition systems.
-  Strengthening Border Infrastructure: Development of fencing, border outposts, roads, and helipads to enhance vigilance and mobility of security forces.

-  Regular Patrolling & Checkpoints: Intensified area domination through patrolling, Naka points, and mobile teams to monitor illegal activities.
-  Intelligence & Coordination: Close collaboration between intelligence agencies  and  other  organizations  for  real-time  information  sharing  through established platforms.
-  Regulated Cross-Border Movement: Identification and management of designated  entry/exit  points  to  ensure  controlled  movement  of  people  and goods.
-  Community Engagement & Awareness: Programs to educate border residents and discourage them from aiding illegal activities.
-  Cross-Border Cooperation: Coordination with neighbouring countries through meetings and joint initiatives to strengthen enforcement measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2972 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Export of Silk Waste
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Dr. C N Manjunath

## EXPORT OF SILK WASTE

## 2972. DR. C N MANJUNATH:

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

(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that due to lack of facilities about 6000 metric tonnes of silk waste is exported to other countries and value-added products produced from it are imported to our country;

(b) if so, the steps will be taken to establish/renew spun silk mills to utilize the silk waste indigenously;

(c) whether in some seasons there is difficulty in the supply of P1 level basic eggs (CSR2, FC1 and FC2);

(d) whether permission will be given to private organization to supplement supply P1 eggs having necessary expertise and facilities and if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Rapid urbanization and industrialization are threatening mulberry cultivation and the area is declining; and

(f)  if  so,  whether  action  will  be  taken  to  declare  Special  Sericulture  Zones  (SSZs)  and  legally  protect mulberry plantations?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) & (b): As per DGCIS, Kolkata reports, during 2023-24, 3348 MT of silk waste was exported from the country.

The major silk products which is being imported from other countries is raw silk, and not the value-added products made up of silk waste.

To utilize the silk waste/spun silk indigenously, 3 Spun silk mills at Assam, BTC and Manipur are under establishment  by  the  respective  State  Governments.  Additionally,  small  spinning  machines  like  Miniature spinning mill, Motorized cum Pedal operated spinning machine are also being supported under Silk Samagra2 scheme.

(c) & (d): To produce P1 basic seed, scientific & technical expertise is the prerequisite. Maintenance of genetic purity of the silkworm breeds and its foundation crosses for true-to-type traits is a meticulous process and which is essential to carry & retain breed characters for subsequent generations to produce quality seeds. Hence, P1 basic seed is produced at the level of Central Silk Board and State Government, to ensure proper breed maintenance and to avoid genetic deterioration.

However,  Central  Silk  Board  is  promoting  registered  private  entrepreneurs  for  bivoltine  seed  cocoon production from P1 seeds and production of commercial silkworm seeds for supply to famers.

As on date, 342 number of Registered Seed Production (RSP) (private entrepreneurs) involved in commercial mulberry  silkworm  seed  production  and  5652  number  of  Registered  Seed  Cocoon  Producers  (RSCP)  are engaged in mulberry seed cocoon production.

(e) & (f): The mulberry cultivation area has increased from 2,19,819 Hectare in 2014-15 to 2,63,352 Hectare in 2023-24. Since there is no decline in cultivation areas.

Declaration of Special Sericulture Zone (SSZs) matter comes under the purview of State Governments and so far, no such proposals have been received from State Governments.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2962 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Public-Private Partnership Model under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2962 ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP MODEL UNDER MGNREGS

## 2962. SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering the proposal to include Public-Private  Partnerships  (PPP)  in  the  implementation  of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) projects;
- (b) if so, the manner in which the PPP model would be integrated into the existing framework of MGNREGS;
- (c) the measures being proposed to ensure that such a partnership  does  not  compromise  the  primary  objective  of providing employment to rural poor and marginalized communities;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  done  any  consultations  with stakeholders, including workers' unions and rural development experts, regarding this proposal; and
- (e) whether there is any timeline for the rollout of the PPP model in MGNREGS projects?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a)to(e): Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act  2005,  provide  for  the  enhancement  of  livelihood  security  of household in the rural areas of the country by providing at least One hundred  days  of  guaranteed  wage  employment  in  every  financial year  to  every  household  whose  adult  members  volunteered  to  do unskilled manual work.

Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS), while 100% expenditure incurred towards payment of Wages and Admin

component  is  borne  by  the  Union  Government,  the  expenditure towards Material component is shared between the Union Government  and State/UT in the ratio of 60:40. There is no proposal to adopt Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) model in implementation of the Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Support to Silk Farmers and Wearers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar

## SUPPORT TO SILK FARMERS AND WEARERS

## 2956. SHRI YADUVEER WADIYAR:

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

- (a) the manner in which the Government is supporting silk farmers and weavers in order to increase their productivity and to improve their livelihoods thereof;
- (b) whether any new policies or schemes are being introduced to promote silk exports from India;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the long terms scheme proposed by the Government to make India a Global leader in silk production and its export?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

- (a): The Government through implementation of Silk Samagra-2 scheme has extended support for the development of sericulture industry in the country and to increase the productivity & livelihoods of silk farmers and weavers. So far, an assistance of Rs. 1,074.94 crore has been extended to State Governments covering  around  78,000  beneficiaries,  for  implementation  of  beneficiary  oriented  critical  field  level components under the scheme.

Further,  under  the  National  Handloom  Development  Programme  and  Raw  Material  Supply  Scheme implemented by the Handloom sector, support to handloom workers including silk handloom workers is provided.

- (b) & (c): The  thrust  of  the  ongoing  Silk  Samagra-2  scheme  is  to  become  Aatmanirbhar  in  silk sector.    The  initiatives  under  Silk  Samagra-2  scheme  are  to  enhance  international  grade  bivoltine  silk production and boosting of silk exports.
- (d): The Government aims to establish India as a global leader in silk production and exports through a  multi-pronged  strategy  focusing  on  production  enhancement,  quality  improvement,  infrastructure development, R&D, and market expansion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Agri Stack under Digital Public Infrastructure
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Harish Chandra Meena

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2955

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  MARCH, 2025

## AGRI STACK UNDER DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

## 2955. Shri Harish Chandra Meena:

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

- (a) the detailed plan, present status and timeline for implementation of agri stack under Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), State-wise; particularly in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan;
- (b) the details of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the private sector companies  for  the  development  and  management  of  Agri  Stack  including  the  names, duration and responsibilities assigned to the companies;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to sign additional MoUs with other companies for the

Agri Stack initiative;

- (d) if  so, the details of criteria for selection of these companies and the scope of their participation;
- (e) whether the  Government  consulted  farmer  groups  and  other  stakeholders  before launching the Agri Stack project; and
- (f) if so, the details of the feedback received?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to  (f):  The  Government  has  consulted  with  the  states  and  other  stakeholders ministries and financial institutions through various National and Regional Conferences to undertake  the  AgriStack  project.  Agristack  consists  of  three  foundational  registries  or databases  in  the  agriculture  sector,  i.e.,  the  Farmers'  Registry,  Geo-referenced  village maps, and the Crop Sown Registry, all created and maintained by the State Governments/Union Territories. The 'Farmer ID' includes comprehensive and useful data on  farmers'  demographic  details,  land  holdings,  and  crops  sown,  enabling  farmers  to digitally  identify  and  authenticate  them  for  accessing  benefits  such  as  credit,  insurance, procurement etc. As of 17.03.2025, a total of 4,35,48,601 Farmer IDs have been created and a Digital Crop Survey (DCS) has been undertaken in 436 Districts in Kharif 2024. At present, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with 24 states/UTs for the creation and implementation of the Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture. As on 17.03.2025, 48,47,589 Farmer IDs have been created in state of Rajasthan. In the Tonk and Sawai  Madhopur  districts  of  Rajasthan,  67,418  and  1,23,308  Farmers'  IDs  have  been generated respectively. Further, the Digital Crop Survey in 2024/25 has been conducted in 3,04,864 plots and 3,25,974 plots in Tonk and Sawai Madhopur, respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2951 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: e-Commerce Export Hub
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Manickam Tagore B, Shri Vijayakumar Alias Vijay Vasanth

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2951 ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## E-COMMERCE EXPORT HUB

## 2951.   SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH: SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B:

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

- (a) the status of the first e-commerce export hub scheduled to begin functioning in March 2025 and the number of other e-commerce export hubs are expected to be launched in the coming years, and the details of the timeline for their establishment;
- (b) whether the Government has sought an effective return policy for goods as part of the e-commerce export hubs initiative and if so, the details thereof and the extent to which the Government plans to address the high return rate of 15-20 per cent in e-commerce exports;
- (c) the details of steps are being taken by the Government to implement a streamlined and efficient return for goods under the new hubs;
- (d) the details of measures taken by the Government considering to ease the financing for e-commerce exporters, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs);
- (e) whether the Government proposed any specific schemes or funding mechanisms to support the financial needs of exporters using these hubs; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## 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) 5 E-Commerce Export Hubs (ECEH) are being piloted currently and the operationalisation is subject to clearances from Regulatory Authorities.

(b) & (c) As per Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Notification no. 45/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017, Customs Duty leviable as specified in first schedule of Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and Integrated Tax, Compensation Cess under sub-section (7) and (9) of Section 3 of Customs Tariff Act are exempt when the goods are re-imported into India, subject to certain conditions.

(d) to (f) The Export Promotion Mission is jointly led by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of MSME, and Ministry of Finance, with key objectives including improving access to export credit and expanding cross-border factoring support, particularly for MSMEs and ECommerce exporters. Support for exports through E-Commerce Export Hubs (ECEHs) is also under  consideration.  Presently,  the  mission  schemes  are  in  the  consultation  phase,  with ongoing  discussions  among  the  mentioned  ministries  and  other  stakeholders  to  establish  a holistic and coordinated approach to export promotion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2950 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: New Rural Roads of UP under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2950 ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## NEW RURAL ROADS OF UP UNDER PMGSY

## 2950. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal to construct new  rural roads for Uttar  Pradesh (UP) under Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY), district-wise;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof, district-wise;
- (c) whether the said work are pending in some rural roads; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a) to (d):   The State of Uttar Pradesh has been sanctioned the full entitlement  of  roads  and  bridges  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram SadakYojana  (PMGSY)  phase-I,  II  and  III.   Since  the  inception  of PMGSY in the year 2000, a total of  77,403 Km of road length has been sanctioned to the State of UP and out of this, 74,985 Km road length has been completed by the State as on date.

The State has submitted a fresh proposal for sanction of  7 roads covering  a  length  of  46.8  km  and  1  LSB,  against  the  road  works dropped  out of the previously sanctioned PMGSY-III works. District-wise details are given as under:

| District          | Number of roads   | Length (Km)   |
|-------------------|-------------------|---------------|
| Deoria            | 01                | 8.2           |
| Fatehpur          | 01                | 6.275         |
| Gorakhpur         | 04                | 27.02         |
| Lucknow           | 01                | 5.35          |
| Total             | 07                | 46.845        |
| District          | Number of LSB     | Length (m)    |
| Lakhimpur- Kherii | 01                | 60            |

Further, a new vertical named PMGSY-IV has been launched on 11 th September, 2024 with a focus on providing all-weather connectivity to  unconnected  habitations  of  500+  population  in  plain  areas  and 250 + population in NE and Hill States/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule-V, Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert Areas) and 100+ in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts as per Census 2011.  The  scheme  will  be  implemented  from  2024-25  to  2028-29 with  a  total  outlay  of  Rs.  70,125  crore  with  a  target  to  provide connectivity to 25,000 unconnected habitations. The Central Government  is  working  in  close  coordination  with  the  States  to facilitate submission of proposals under the scheme.

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