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Lok Sabha Question No. 2891 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Export Promotion Mission
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender, Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2891 ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## EXPORT PROMOTION MISSION

## 2891.   SHRI EATALA RAJENDER: DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

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

(a) whether  the  Government  will  set  up  an  Export  Promotion  Mission,  with  sectoral  and ministerial targets, driven jointly by the Ministries of Commerce, MSME and Finance and it will facilitate easy access to export credit, cross-border factoring support and support to MSMEs to tackle non-tariff measures in overseas markets to improve business also;

(b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  present  status  thereof  along  with  funds  estimated  and allocated for this mission;

(c) the details of measures are being taken to facilitate easy access to export credit for Indian businesses, particularly for MSMEs, to help them compete in international markets;

(d) the  details  of  steps  are  being  taken  to  provide  technical  and  financial  assistance  to MSMEs to help them scale up production and meet international standards, thereby enhancing their export competitiveness; and

(e) whether any partnerships, if any, are being explored with financial institutions, industry bodies,  and  international  agencies  to  strengthen  the  implementation  of  the  Export  Promotion Mission?

## 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) to (e) The  Export  Promotion  Mission  is  being  jointly  led  by  the  Department  of Commerce, Ministry of MSME, and Ministry of Finance to enhance export credit accessibility, cross-border factoring support, assistance for MSMEs in overcoming non-tariff barriers in global markets  and  support  for  Market  access.  Currently,  the  schemes  under  the  mission  are  in  the consultation phase, involving discussions with relevant ministries and stakeholders. In addition to the aforementioned ministries, key participants in these consultations include Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM), Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC), Small Industries Development  Bank  of  India  (SIDBI),  and  various  industry  representatives,  for  ensuring  a comprehensive and collaborative approach to export promotion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2886 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Casualties in Kumbh Mela
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri K C Venugopal, Dr. Kirsan Namdeo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2886

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

CASUALTIES IN KUMBH MELA

2886. SHRI K C VENUGOPAL: DR. KIRSAN NAMDEO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of persons killed and injured during the recent stampede at the Kumbh Mela;
- (b) the details of steps have been taken by the authorities to investigate the causes of the stampede;
- (c)  the  details  of  judicial  inquiry  or  other  investigations  been  initiated  to determine responsibility for the incident;
- (d) whether the Government provided any assistance or relief to the families of the victims and the injured, if so, the details of such measures; and
- (e) the concrete steps being taken by the Government to check recurrence of such incidents along with the advisories issued to the State Governments and police departments in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d)  'Public  Order'  and  'Police'  are  State  subjects  as  per  the Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India.  Organization  of  religious congregations,  crowd  management,  provision  of  amenities  to  devotees,

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2886 FOR 18.03.2025

prevention of any type of disaster during the congregation, etc. are closely linked to 'Public Order' which is a state subject.  Conducting of any type of enquiry into any type of disasters occurred in a State including stampedes and  provision of financial assistance to families of deceased devotees and injured  persons,  also  come  under  the  purview  of  the  concerned  State Governments.    State  Governments  are  competent  to  deal  with  such situations. No such data is maintained centrally.

(e) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has circulated detailed guidelines on management of crowd at events and venues of mass gathering.  Guidelines on crowd control are also issued by the Bureau of Police  Research  &  Development  (BPR&D).    Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has issued an advisory to all States/Union Territories advising them to use these templates to prepare their own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for management of crowd and devise a checklist for appropriate authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2885 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Establishment of EV Manufacturing Units and Industry Growth
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2885

ANSWERED ON 18.03.2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF EV MANUFACTURING UNITS AND INDUSTRY GROWTH

## 2885.  SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of number of companies that have set up manufacturing units for electric vehicles (EVs) and related components in India since last year, State-wise;
- (b) the total investment attracted in the EV manufacturing sector and whether it aligns with the Government's targets under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat;
- (c) the extent of subsidies, incentives and tax benefits provided to EV manufacturers and whether these have resulted in actual job creation and increased domestic production; and
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any impact assessment of the EV sector's growth, particularly in terms of localization of battery production, charging infrastructure expansion and reduction in import dependence and if so, the findings thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): No such data is maintained by Ministry of Heavy Industries centrally.
- (c): Government has taken several steps to help EV manufacturers, which had resulted in job creation and increased domestic production.  The details are as below:
- i. Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  for  Automobile  and  Auto  Component Industry  in  India  (PLI-Auto): Government  approved  this  scheme  on  23.09.2021  for Automobile and Auto Component Industry for enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities for advanced automotive technology (AAT) products with a budgetary outlay of ₹25,938 crore.
- ii. Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  for  National  Programme  on  Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage: The Government on 12.05.2021 approved PLI Scheme for manufacturing of ACC in the country with a view to reduce the dependency on imported batteries and promote domestic manufacturing by encouraging the local production of advanced chemistry cells to support India's clean energy and electric mobility transition. Under this Scheme, the total budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 crore for a capacity of 50 GWh for a period of 5 years after gestation period of 2 years.

- (d): No such study has been conducted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2882 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Regulatory Council for Professional Social Workers
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2882 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2025

## REGULATORY COUNCIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS 2882. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to establish a regulatory council for professional social workers in the country, similar to those for medical, legal, and engineering professions;
- (b) if so, the details of any proposed framework for the establishment of such a council to regulate Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) professionals;
- (c) whether the Government has received any representations from people representative, social work professionals, academic institutions, or associations regarding the need for a dedicated professional council, and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the steps taken to ensure recognition, standardization and accreditation of social work education and professional practice in the country; and
- (e) whether the Government is considering any policy interventions or financial support to enhance employment opportunities, licensing and career pathways for social work graduates in government and private sectors?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No Sir.
- (b): In view of (a) does not arise.
- (c): Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) has not received any representations from people representative, social work professionals, academic institutions, or associations regarding the need for a dedicated professional council.
- (d): In view of (a) does not arise.
- (e): No Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2874 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Animal Act, 1960
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2874 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18TH MARCH, 2025

## ANIMAL ACT, 1960

2874. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has finalized the draft amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as proposed in 2022, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the time by which the Government plans to introduce the draft bill for consideration;
- (c) the details of the consultations with stakeholders on the draft bill; and
- (d) if not, the time by which the Government aims to finalize the draft amendments to the Act along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE HON'BLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(PROF S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (d) Consultations on the proposed amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, introduced in 2022, were conducted with a diverse range of stakeholders. These included representatives from animal welfare organizations, poultry associations, legal experts, veterinary professionals,  animal  activists,  Hon'ble  Members  of  Parliament,  and  State  Governments.  The Animal  Welfare  Board  and  the  Department  received  over  7,000  suggestions  from  these stakeholders. Given the varied perspectives, opinions differed on several aspects of the proposed amendments. At present, no timeline has been decided for finalizing the amendment bill.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2872 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Export of Beef and Garments
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Adhikari Deepak Dev

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2872 ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## EXPORT OF BEEF AND GARMENTS

## 2872.  SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK DEV:

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

- (a) the details of Beef and Garment Export during the last five years in terms of amount; and
- (b) the name at top five export country at beef and garments during the last five years?

## 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) & (b) As per the Foreign Trade Policy of India, export of beef which includes meat and edible offal of cows, oxen, and calves is prohibited. The details of Garment exports, in terms of value and top five export destinations, for last five years are as below:

## India's exports of Garments

| Years                | 2019-20       | 2020-21       | 2021-22       | 2022-23       | 2023-24       |
|----------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| Value in USD Billion | 15.74         | 12.26         | 16            | 16.18         | 14.52         |
| Source: DGCIS        | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS |

## India's top export destinations for Garments

| Rank          | 2019-20       | 2020-21       | 2021-22       | 2022-23       | 2023-24       |
|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1             | USA           | USA           | USA           | USA           | USA           |
| 2             | UAE           | UAE           | UAE           | UK            | UK            |
| 3             | UK            | UK            | UK            | UAE           | UAE           |
| 4             | Germany       | Germany       | Germany       | Germany       | Germany       |
| 5             | Spain         | France        | France        | France        | France        |
| Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS | Source: DGCIS |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2870 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Drone Sightings along the Punjab Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2870

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

DRONE SIGHTINGS ALONG THE PUNJAB BORDER

2870. SMT. HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of drone sightings reported along the Punjab border in 2024;

(b) the number of drones seized by security forces;

(c) the measures taken to counter the threat of drone-based smuggling; and

(d) the details of the specialized anti-drone unit established in Punjab?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Based on the information received from various sources, Border Security Force (BSF) has seized 294 drones on Punjab border in 2024.

(c) & (d): The following measures have been taken to counter the threat of drone-based smuggling:

- (i) Anti-drone systems are deployed along the Punjab border to counter drones.

(ii) Any  information  received  about  drones  is  immediately  shared  with Control Room of BSF Headquarters, Air Forces and local Police Station.

L.S.US.Q.NO. 2870 FOR 18.03.2025 (iii) The adjoining Border Out Posts (BOPs) and Nakas/ Observation Posts have been alerted to identify the  path  taken  by  Unmanned  Arial  Vehicle (UAV)/ drone and to be ready to engage with the UAVs/ drones. (iv) The UAV/ drones are observed/ pursued with the help of surveillance equipment during day and night. (v) Strengthening  of  intelligence  (Int)  network  and  timely  coordination with sister agencies. (vi) Various choke  points are kept under surveillance to nab the smugglers. (vii) The general public  in  border  areas  are  sensitized  about  such  UAV/ drone activities and their likely security implications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2868 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: NIRDPR Employees
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2868 ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## NIRDPR EMPLOYEES

## 2868. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether, according to the recommendations of the Committee of  Department  of  Expenditure  on  Autonomous  Bodies,  the Government has decided to move a proposal to disengage the National  Institute  of  Rural  Development  and  Panchayati  Raj (NIRDPR) in the States including Rajendranagar, under Chevella Parliamentary Constituency, State-wise;
- (b) whether it is a fact that in the Notes on Demands for Grants 2025-26, the budget allocated for NIRDPR has been marked as NIL;
- (c) if so, the details of measures taken by the Government for the future  of  225  regular  employees,  303  retired  employees  and other categories, including outsourcing staff, contract employees, and Self-Help Groups dependent on NIRDPR; and
- (d) whether the Government has any alternative plan to safeguard the interests of these employees and ensure the continuity of the institute's activities?

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

(a) to (d): Department  of  Expenditure  (DoE)  has  recommended  for the gradual disengagement of National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad (Telangana) in terms of financial support and administrative control to make  it financially independent for exploring self-sustaining revenue streams to covert into a Center of Excellence. A token amount of Rs 1 lakh has been allocated in the Demands for Grants 2025-26 for NIRD&PR. As per

recommendations  of  DoE,  Central  Government  may  access  its services  as  a  client.  Government  may  give  grants  based  on  the functions of the body till it is converted into deemed, autonomous Institute. Disengagement by the Government is recommended with a three years timeline and a gradual budget reduction of 25% each year. Accordingly, the proposal of disengagement is being examined by the Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Direction to West Bengal
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2867

## ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## DIRECTION TO WEST BENGAL

## 2867. SHRI MATHESWARAN V S:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of directions issued to West Bengal by the Government as per section 27 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), 2005 from 2021 to till date; and
- (b) the  details  of  complaint  received  by  the  Government  against West Bengal under section 27 of MGNREGS?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): As per the provisions of the Mahatma Gandhi NREG Act, 2005,  it  is  the  responsibility  of  the  State  Government  to  ensure transparency  and  accountability in the implementation  of the scheme.  In  case  of  the  State  of  West  Bengal,  based  on  central teams'  inspection  reports  highlighting  the  implementation  issues such  as  financial  misappropriation,  execution  of  non-permissible activities, splitting of works, lack of transparency & accountability, the Ministry sent several communications to the State for rectification  of  the  same.  However,  no  noticeable  improvements were observed. Consequently, release of funds to the State of West Bengal has been stopped since March 9, 2022, under Section 27 of the Act due to non compliance with Central Government directives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2865 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-18
Subject: Spice Board and FSSAI
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2865 ANSWERED ON 18/03/2025

## SPICE BOARD AND FSSAI

## 2865.  SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the Spices Board is working with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and other regulatory agencies to bring in more regulations for the industry;

(b) if so the details thereof;

(c) whether it is  also  true  that  the  Spices  Board  has  implemented  stringent  quality  control measures, including mandatory ethylene oxide testing for EU exports to enhance food safety and other compliances; and

(d) 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) & (b) Currently, there is no such proposal. However, Spices Board has constituted the 'National Committee on Spices Quality & Safety (NCSQS), an advisory committee, which aims at  facilitating  collaborative  efforts  for  development  and review of quality and safety standards for spices.

(c)  & (d) Spices Board, has been undertaking quality evaluation of export consignments of select  spices  to  select  destinations  based  on  regulations  of  the  importing  countries.  Under  the Board's quality evaluation system for export of spices, the export consignments are subjected to mandatory pre-shipment sampling, testing and clearance for food safety and quality parameters, including ethylene oxide for export consignments to the European union.

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