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Lok Sabha Question No. 2013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Establishment of Oil Depot in Mizoram
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Richard Vanlalhmangaiha

## 2013.

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 2013 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2025

## Establishment of Oil Depot in Mizoram Shri Richard Vanlalhmangaiha:

## पेůोिलयम और ÿाक ृ ितक गैस मंýी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the State of Mizoram continues to face periodic fuel shortages due to the absence of an oil depot and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has taken any concrete steps for setting up an oil depot in Mizoram;
- (c) if so, the details of the proposed location, current status of land acquisition and timeline for commencement and completion of the project;
- (d) if not, the reasons for delay; and
- (e) whether the Union Government intends to expedite the process in consultation with the State Government and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेůोिलयम और ÿाक ृ ितक गैस मंýालय म¤ राºयमंýी ( ®ी सुरेश गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a) Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that currently, there are 115 Retail Outlets (ROs) across the state of Mizoram. Adequate infrastructure is in place to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply across the state. This includes a well-maintained fleet of tank trucks and sufficient logistical support. Indents (demand requests) received from ROs  and  customers  are  executed  promptly.  However,  at  times,  supply  situation  gets affected owing to local issues like road blockage etc.
- (b) to (e)  Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has informed that the Government of Mizoram had  initially  offered  land  at  Bairabi.  However,  after  evaluation,  the  site  was found unsuitable for development of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL)  Depot. Subsequently, an alternate site at Sairang was offered. Upon assessment, it was found that the proposed site presents significant engineering and logistical challenges due to its hilly terrain, substantial elevation differences, and its earthquake-prone zone. These locational factors  contribute  to  a substantially  high  project  cost.  Considering  the  relatively  low demand volume of petroleum products in the state even after aggregating the requirements of  all  OMCs  and  substantially  high  project  cost  at  the  proposed  location  due  to  above factors, it has not been found economically viable to establish POL Depot at this location.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Usage of Small Aircraft, Helicopters and Drone during Disaster
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Kunduru Raghuveer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2011

(To be answered on the 31 st  July 2025)

## USAGE OF SMALL AIRCRAFT, HELICOPTERS AND DRONE DURING DISASTER

## 2011. SHRI KUNDURU RAGHUVEER

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether there is a national framework for deploying small aircraft, helicopters or drones for emergency medical transport and disaster relief and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Telangana is part of any pilot project to use aviation for emergency evacuations during floods or medical crises in remote areas, particularly in regions such as the forests or tribal areas of Nalgonda district and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has any proposal to set up emergency aviation access points or coordination centres in such regions; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stipulated the requirements for Aero Medical transportation (AMT) vide Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR), Section 8, Series S, Part VII and has also issued Operations Circular (OC) 02 of 2016 regarding Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS).

Central Government has notified liberalized Drone Rules, 2021 on 25th August 2021 and subsequent amendments were issued in 2022, 2023, and 2024 that govern Civil Drone Operations in the country. Drone operations in compliance with the above rules may be undertaken in the green zone for Visual Line of Sight Conditions  without  the  need  for  any  explicit  approval,  irrespective  of  its applications/  use.

- (b): Currently, no such pilot project is being undertaken by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- (c) & (d): No such proposal is under consideration in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Encroachment on Government Land
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2009

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 31, 2025

## ENCROACHMENT ON GOVERNMENT LAND

NO. 2009. SMT. MANJU SHARMA:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that encroachment on Government land in various parts of the country takes place with the connivance of the concerned officials;
- (b) if  so,  the  reasons  for  not  imposing penalty  on  the concerned officials when structures built on Government land are demolished; and
- (c) whether it is true that encroachment can be prevented in case such a decision is taken and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) to (c):  Regulation of land use and town planning are State subjects and matters related to illegal encroachment of Government land fall under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  respective  State  Government/Union Territory (UT). However, as far as properties of Land & Development Office (L&DO) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Delhi are concerned, cases of encroachment are dealt through administrative action and instrumentalities like the Public Premises (Eviction  of  Unauthorized  Occupation)  Act,  1971.  With  respect  to Central govt. vacant land parcels of L&DO in other states, the same have been given to Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for care & maintenance. CPWD accordingly takes action for any encroachment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Improvement in Road Infrastructure in Ujjain
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2005 ANSWERED ON 31 ST July, 2025

## IMPROVEMENT IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN UJJAIN

2005. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any budget has been approved for the construction/improvement of temporary bypasses, link roads or alternative  routes  for  crowd  management  and  emergency  services  in view of the Simhastha event to be held in Ujjain, if so, the details of such projects with budget proposed therein;
- (b) whether  any  planning  has  been  made  for  road  safety  measures such as smart traffic management systems, CCTV surveillance, signage boards etc., in view of the high traffic pressure during the Simhastha and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Union Government in coordination with State Government and Municipal corporation, Ujjain is forming any joint task force  to  improve  road  quality,  signage,  parking  arrangements  and emergency  ambulance  routes  during  the  Simhastha,  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (b)    To  improve  the  connectivity  to  the  Ujjain  city,  through  NHs, Government  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  has  taken  up Detailed Project Report (DPR) for development of  Eastern Indore bypass, four-laning  of  Ujjain-Jhalawar  section  of  NH-552G  and  four-laning  of newly  declared Badnawar-Timarwani  section  of  NH-752D.  The  total

length of these development works are about 280 Km with tentative cost of ₹ 7000 crore. All the required signages, ambulances and smart traffic management system are integral part of NH development and  maintenance as per Indian Roads Congress Codes . (c)   While the Government in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is actively working on creation of appropriate highway infrastructure in the  context  of  the  Simhastha  Mela  to  be  organised  in  2028  with  the collaboration of the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, proposal for establishment  of  a  specific  task  force  for  the  purpose  is  not  under consideration at this point of time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1997 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1997 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

ENERGY CONSERVATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022

1997. SHRI ADITYA YADAV:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  has  been  brought  to  the  notice  of  the  Government  that  the Energy  Conservation  (Amendment)  Bill,  2022  does  not  clearly  specify  the responsibility for the carbon credit certificate and its regulation; and
- (b) if so, the remedial steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) & (b) : The  Central  Government  has  already  notified  the  Carbon  Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in June 2023, under the provisions of Section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, thereby establishing the institutional framework for its implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1993 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Service Road on NH-66
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1993 ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2025

## SERVICE ROAD ON NH-66

## 1993.  SHRI M K RAGHAVAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  delay  in  completing construction of the service road between Pantheerankavu Junction and Thondayad  Junction  on  National  Highway  (NH)-66  Kozhikode  bypass  in Kerala;
- (b) if  so, the reasons for the delay in construction and the time frame for its completion;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of any encroachment by private establishments  on  land  acquired  for  NH-66  between  Pantheerankavu Junction and Thondayad Junction; and
- (d) if  so, whether such encroachments are the reason for the delay in the  completion  of  the  service  road  construction  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a),  (b)  &  (d)  The  work  of  service  road  has  been  taken  up  and  is  under progress/completed  particularly  between  Thondayad  to  Pantheerankavu Junction  except  at  3  locations  as  given  below  due  to  delay  in  Land Acquisition.

- i) Ch.  Km  249+00  to  Ch.  Km  249.300  (RHS)  (Near  Hilite residency)
2. ii)      Ch. Km 249+642 to Ch. Km 249+740 (LHS) (Opposite to Metro Hospital)
3. iii)     Ch. Km 251+560 to 251+740 (RHS) (Pantheerankavu).

Service  Road  works  at  above  said  locations  are  targeted  for completion by September, 2025 after resolving the land related issues.

- (c)    Encroachments,  if  any,  are  being  removed  on  regular  basis   under the provisions of Control of NH (Land & Traffic) Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Lower Tapi Major Irrigation Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Smita Uday Wagh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1991

ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

## LOWER TAPI MAJOR IRRIGATION PROJECT

1991. SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that the Lower Tapi Major Irrigation Project in Jalgaon District has been  pending  for  the  last  25  years  despite  its  importance  for  irrigation,  drinking  water  and  regional development and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government of Maharashtra has submitted the proposal under PMKSY-AIBP and the Central Water Commission has declared the project techno-economically viable and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Public Investment Board (PIB) has already recommended the project with approval to the Ministry of Jal Shakti; (d) if so, the time by which the Ministry is likely to accord final approval for its inclusion under AIBP;

and

(e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  ensure  timely  release  of  funds  and  completion  of  this  longpending project on priority and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (e) Government of Maharashtra has submitted the proposal for inclusion of Lower Tapi Project, Stage-l  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchai  Yojna-  Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefits  Programme (PMKSY-AIBP). Revised Cost Estimate of Lower Tapi Project, Stage-l of the project has been firmed up in consultation with  Central Water Commission (CWC) for Rs. 2,888.48 crore at December-2023 price level with Benefit Cost ratio of 1.45.

Public Investment Board (PIB), in its meeting held on 12.06.2025, has recommended for inclusion of the project under PMKSY-AIBP. After successful appraisal and recommendation of PIB, the project can be included under PMKSY-AIBP only after approval is received from Government of India. Central Assistance is released to a project as per extant guidelines, after inclusion of the project under PMKSYAIBP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Funds Allocated under Food Processing Schemes in Haryana
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1990

ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2025

## FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER FOOD PROCESSING SCHEMES IN HARYANA

## †1990. SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

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

- (a) the funds allocated and utilized under the food processing schemes during the last five years in Haryana particularly in the Sonepat Lok Sabha Constituency, district-wise;
- (b) whether a major portion of the allocated funds has remained unutilized;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps  being  taken by  the  Government  to  ensure  utilization  of  funds  and implementation of the schemes effectively?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) : Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing two Central Sector Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI).  Further, a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization  of  Micro  Food  Processing  Enterprises  (PMFME)  scheme  is  also  being implemented by MoFPI. All these 3 schemes are being implemented by MoFPI across the country including all districts of Haryana.

District/State/UT-wise allocation of funds are not made under PMKSY and PLISFPI. However, under PMKSY, MoFPI has approved 47 food processing projects with total project cost  of  Rs  1398.43  crores  and  approved  grant-in-aid  of  Rs  350.27  crores  in  the  State  of Haryana. Out of this, 22 food processing projects with total project cost of Rs 589.78 crores and approved grant-in-aid of Rs 147.56 crores are located in Sonepat district of Haryana. Under PLISFPI, MoFPI has approved proposals at 9 locations with committed investment of Rs 74.53 crores in the State of Haryana. Out of this, 4 projects with committed investment of Rs 19.9 crores are located in Sonepat district of Haryana.

The details of Centre share of funds released to Haryana under PMFME scheme since 2020-21 are as under-

(Rs in Crores)

| State   |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |   2025-26 |
|---------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Haryana |      3.23 |      3.98 |      5.46 |     11.25 |        25 |        25 |

State-wise  fund  allocation  was  initiated  from  FY  2024-25  onwards,  and  is  subject  to revision based on the expenditure incurred and committed liabilities of the State.

To ensure effective implementation of the schemes, MoFPI is consistently conducting virtual/  physical  meetings  with  beneficiaries  to  assess  the  implementation  of  sanctioned projects and also regular monitoring is being done at State level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Converting SH-213 and 232 into NH
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any policy for converting  State  Highways  (SHs)  into  National  Highways  (NHs),  if so, the number of SHs in Maharashtra proposed to be converted into NHs thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  convert  SH-213  (DigrasPusad) and SH-232 (Pusad-Umarkhed)  in Yavatmal  district of Maharashtra into an NH, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  also  has  any  plan  to  upgrade  these roads to the standards of NHs,
- (d)  if  so,  whether  any  proposal  has  been  submitted  to  the  Union Government in this regard, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government would prioritise the decision in view of the  geographical,  industrial  and  social  importance  of  the  said routes, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the timeline and budget provision for converting SHs into NHs in Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1988 ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2025

## CONVERTING SH-213 AND 232 INTO NH

†1988.   SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a) to (f)      State  roads,  including  State  Highways  (SHs),  are declared as National Highways (NHs) from time to time on the basis of well-established broad principles, including: -

- i. Connecting  adjacent  countries,  National  Capital  with  State Capitals / mutually the State Capitals, major ports,  and ports identified for development by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, large industrial centers or tourist centers.
- ii. Roads  having  important  strategic  requirement  in  hilly  and isolated area.
- iii. Arterial roads which enable sizeable reduction in travel distance and achieve substantial economic growth.
- iv. Roads which help in opening up large tracts of backward area and hilly region.
- v. Synergy with PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP).

Government receives proposals from various State Governments / UTs, including from the State of Maharashtra, from time to time, for declaration / upgradation of State roads, including SHs, as new NHs. Decisions are taken based on the broad principles of  declaration  of  NHs,  requirement  of  connectivity,  traffic  density, inter-se  priority  and  synergy  with  PM  GatiShakti  National  Master Plan (NMP).

At  present, declaration of SH-213 (Digras-Pusad) and SH-232 (Pusad-Umarkhed) in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra as NH is not under consideration.

Responsibility  for  development  and  maintenance  of  State Roads including State Highways lies with concerned State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Expansion of Thermal Power Capacity
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Sudhakar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1987 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

## EXPANSION OF THERMAL POWER CAPACITY

1987. SHRI SUDHAKAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes for expansion of thermal power capacity from 800 to 1600 MW in Chausa thermal power plant;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  and  the  total  estimated  cost  thereof  including capacity for expansion; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be done and completed?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (c) :  Buxar  Thermal  Power  Project  (BTPP)  located  at  Chausa Village in Buxar District of Bihar is being developed by SJVN Thermal Power Limited (STPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited under the Ministry of Power. The Project is currently under construction and have two (02) Units of 660 MW each with total capacity of 1,320 MW.

As per Section 7 of Electricity Act, 2003 setting up of a power plant including expansion of capacity of an existing Thermal Power Plant is a de-licensed activity in the country. Any generating company on the basis of the techno-commercial  requirement  and  feasibility,  may establish, operate and maintain a generating station without requiring a license  under  Electricity  Act,  2003  if  it  complies  with  the  technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1983 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Use of STELLAR in Power Distribution Companies
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Smt. Himadri Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1983 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

## USE OF STELLAR IN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

†1983.  SHRI TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT: SMT. HIMADRI SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  state-of-the-art  fully  indigenous  resource  adequacy  model called  STELLAR  has  been  distributed  to  all  States  and  power  distribution companies (DISCOMs);
- (b) if so, the details of the State utilities and DISCOMs that have adopted or operationalized this tool;
- (c) the top three States that have shown the highest deviation between their previous resource planning models and projections made by STELLAR and the changes ushered in their policies or infrastructure as a result of the same; and
- (d) the  estimated  cost  savings  due  to  the  use  of  STELLAR  in  optimizing generation, distribution, storage and ancillary services?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (d): Resource Adequacy Model  (STELLAR)  developed  by  CEA  is  a  long term capacity expansion model with demand  response. The Monitoring Committee of Power System Development Fund (PSDF) in its meeting held on 13.06.2025, approved the proposal for purchase of 31 GAMS software licenses for CEA STELLAR tool with PSDF grant of ₹5.35 Cr. The tool will be made available to the States shortly.

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