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Lok Sabha Question No. 3039 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Development of Hadapsar Gliding Centre
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Smt. Supriya Sule, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3039

(To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## DEVELOPMENT OF HADAPSAR GLIDING CENTRE

## 3039. SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH SMT SUPRIYA SULE PROF VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) constituted a committee in 2021 to examine the issue of Gliding Centre Pune redevelopment. Based on the recommendations of the Committee and opinion from the Solicitor General of India, it was decided to transfer the Hadapsar Gliding Centre land from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The decision was taken to avoid potential conflict of interest of DGCA which is the sovereign air safety regulator, itself operating a gliding

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has undertaken a detailed assessment regarding the specific objectives behind transferring the Hadapsar Gliding Centre land in Pune to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has formulated a comprehensive revival and development plan for the Gliding Centre under AAI's management including the proposed timeline and implementation strategy;
- (c) the steps being taken to ensure that the Gliding Centre continues to function as a hub for gliding and air sports activities and is not repurposed for
- non-aviation infrastructure;
- (d) whether the Government has any proposal for private sector involvement in the operation and management (O&M) of the Hadapsar Gliding Centre and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  role  and  scope  of  such participation;  and
- (e) the safeguards being put in place to ensure that private participation does not affect public interest, accessibility or the continuity of air sports activities
- at the Centre?

centre. (b) to (e)  A private entity selected by a competitive process for O&M will revive the gliding centre Pune based on its commercial viability. Gliding and other air sports activities will continue at Gliding Centre. Following step has been undertaken to ensure that the Gliding Centre continues to function as a dedicated hub for gliding: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducts oral examinations for the issuance of Pilot Licence-Glider, Glider Instructor Authorizations and Aircraft Technical Specific Examination. This includes examination and evaluation of candidates from the Gliding Centre Pune (GCP), thereby encouraging the development of indigenous glider pilot training capacity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3038 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: NHs as Green Corridors
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any National Highways in Gujarat have been identified as Green Corridors under the solarisation and Electric Vehicle(EV) Freight Movement Initiatives and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  current  status  of  solarisation  of  toll  plazas,  rest  stops  and electric vehicle charging stations; and
- (c) whether the Government is working with State authorities for green highway pilot projects connecting tribal belts to major routes and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) Government has not identified any National Highway in Gujarat as Green Corridor under the Solarization and Electric Vehicle (EV) Freight movement initiative.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3038

## ANSWERED ON - 7   TH AUGUST, 2025

## NHS AS GREEN CORRIDORS

3038. SHRI DHAVAL LAXMANBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन एवं िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(b) Provisions  for  installation  of  solar  panels  for  operation  of  toll plazas  have  been  made  on  Delhi  -  Mumbai  Expressway  (NE-4)  and Sanchor-Santalpur Section of NH-754K. Further, 102 of Wayside Amenities (WSAs), having 62 Nos. of EV charging stations, have been operationalized along National Highways and Expressways. As per the data  provided  by  Bureau  of  Energy  Efficiency  (BEE),  4557  public  EV Charging Stations are available on all the State and National Highways. (c) The Government, has issued Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy, 2015  wherein plantations are carried out  along  available  surplus  median  and roadside  land  of  ROW  as  per  Annual  Plantation  Action  Plan  in conformity with Indian Road Congress (IRC):SP:21-2009 Guidelines. As per  the  Green  Highways  Policy,  2015,  all  the  National  Highways Projects are taken up for greening. The policy envisages several steps such as use of native species, awareness campaigns, etc. to enhance sustainability  and  community  participation  including  engaging  local communities and school children in the plantation activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3032 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Development of Airports in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Utkarsh Verma Madhur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3032

(To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORTS IN UTTAR PRADESH

## 3032. SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the progress and present status of the development of airports in Uttar

Pradesh under UDAN scheme; (b) whether the Government proposes to extend the said scheme; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the total duration for which the said scheme has been extended; and

- (d) the details of the air services being provided to the cities included under the said scheme in Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d):  In Uttar Pradesh,  the following airports, namely Agra, Prayagraj, Bareilly,  Kanpur, Hindon, Kushinagar, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Shravasti, Moradabad and Chitrakoot have been developed and operationalized under RCS-UDAN.  Saharanpur Airport is also ready for operations. Further, commercial flight operations have commenced at Ayodhya Airport. A total of 87 routes have been operationalized in Uttar Pradesh under the UDAN Scheme.

The Government has recently announced the launch of the modified UDAN Scheme to increase regional connectivity to 120 new destinations across the country, including Uttar Pradesh and to cater to 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years. The scheme will also support helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational and North East region districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Relaxation in Conditions of FRA
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3031

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 07/08/2025

## RELAXATION IN CONDITIONS OF FRA

3031. Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre:

Will the Minister of Tribal Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to relax the condition of '75 years of continuous residence' in the rights given to Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers under the Forest Rights Act, 2006;
- (b) whether it is a fact that it is practically difficult to provide documentary evidence of the 75 years residence condition and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering amending the rules to reduce the requirement of 75 years or to accept alternative proofs and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has consulted any expert committee or State Forest Departments on this matter; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGA DAS UIKEY)

(a): No such proposal is under consideration in Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

(b):  As  per  the  provisions  of  'The  Scheduled  Tribes  And  Other  Traditional  Forest  Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006' and Rules made thereunder, the State Governments are responsible for implementation of various provisions of the Act. Ministry has not received any such report from State Governments/UT Administrations.

(c)  to  (e): No  proposal  to  amend  the  rules  for  reducing  the  75-year  requirement  or  to  allow alternative forms of proof is under consideration in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3029 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Negligence of DJB in Supplying Water to Jawahar Colony
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3029

ANSWERED ON 07/08/2025

## NEGLIGENCE OF DJB IN SUPPLYING WATER TO JAWAHAR COLONY †3029. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the residents of Jawahar Colony of Village Mandi, Delhi are not getting the water supply under Har Ghar Jal Yojana and the tubewell for supply of water is also out of order for several months due to negligence of Delhi Jal Board (DJB);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the time by which faulty tubewell would be repaired by DJB and the reasons for supplying water through tankers in Delhi; and
- (d) whether there is any proposal to supply water in all the colonies of Delhi under Har Ghar Jal Yojana and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

- (a)  and  (b)    Since August  2019,  Government  of  India  in  partnership  with  States/UTs,  is implementing centrally sponsored scheme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household in all villages across the country. Drinking Water  being  a  State  subject,  States/UTs  plan,  design,  approve  and  implement drinking  water  supply  schemes.  Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  the States/UTs  by  providing  technical  and  financial  assistance.  Further,  matters  related  to drinking water supply in urban areas comes within the purview of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It is stated that no area under NCT of Delhi is covered under Jal Jeevan Mission and drinking water supply under all urban/rural areas of NCT of Delhi is done by Delhi Jal Board.

As per the information received from Delhi Jal Board, Jawahar Colony Mandi Village, is Delhi Government's 20 point program colony. In this colony, there are about 325 houses having population of about 1800 people. Water supply to this colony is provided through 04 no of bore wells and at present all the bore wells are functional. In addition to this water supply is supplemented through water tankers. 3-4 water tanker trips per day are being sent to this colony. All the Bore wells are functional at present.

- (c) As  per  the  information  received  from  Delhi  Jal  Board,  all  the  four  tubewells  of  the Jawahar Colony are functional. Water tankers are deployed in Delhi to meet out the potable water demand of the short supply/no supply areas.
- (d) There is no proposal to supply water in the colonies of Delhi under Har Ghar Jal Yojana. However, Delhi Jal Board has informed that they are developing water supply infrastructure according to the Water Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Water Quality Monitoring and Solar Water Projects in Jalpaiguri
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3027

ANSWERED ON 07/08/2025

## WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND SOLAR WATER PROJECTS IN JALPAIGURI

3027.  DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  maintaining  district-wise  data  relating  to  monitoring  of  water quality in Jalpaiguri division and if so, the details thereof indicating the number of habitations with fluoride/arsenic contamination; and
- (b) whether the Government has proposed any solar-powered drinking water projects in remote tea garden areas of Jalpaiguri and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) Yes.

Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal comprises of Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong districts. As reported by the  State of West Bengal on JJM-IMIS, there are no Fluoride/Arsenic contamination affected rural habitations in Jalpaiguri division where the rural population is at the risk of consuming fluoride/arsenic affected drinking water.

- (b) Drinking water being a State subject, the responsibility of Planning, Approval, Implementation,  Operation  &  Maintenance  of  drinking  water  supply  schemes,  including  solar powered drinking water projects for all schemes taken up under the Jal Jeevan Mission, is vested with State/UT Governments. Accordingly, the States/ UTs may take up appropriate drinking water supply projects including solar-powered projects depending upon techno-economic feasibility and local requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Bypass Road on NH-85
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Thiru Thanga Tamilselvan

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to lay a bypass road to decongest traffic from Usilampatti and Andippatti in Theni Lok Sabha Constituency  on  the  National  Highway  (NH)-85  which  links  Kochi (Kerala)  with  Thondi  (Tamil  Nadu)  and  passing  through  Bodi,  Theni, Andippatti, Usilampatti, Madurai, Thiruppuvanar, Sivagangai, Kalayarkoil  which  is  a  long  pending  demand  of  people,  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (b)  if  not,  whether  such  proposal  would  be  considered  to  execute  in near future as the people from Usilampatti, Andippatti and its surrounding areas are suffering from traffic congestions and accidents, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) & (b) Development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a  continuous  process.  The  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  the

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3023

ANSWERED ON 7 th  AUGUST, 2025

## BYPASS ROAD ON NH-85

3023.  THIRU THANGA TAMILSELVAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मं त्री

development  and  widening  of  the  Madurai-Theni-Tamil  Nadu/Kerala border  section  of  NH-85,  including  proposed  bypasses  at  Andippatti and Usilampatti,  is  under  preparation.  Construction  of  the  bypasses will be undertaken based on the outcome of the DPR, inter-se priority, and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 3017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Central Motor Vehicle Rules for Rear Seat Belts
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Ms Sayani Ghosh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. - 3017 ANSWERED ON 7 th  AUGUST, 2025

## CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLE RULES FOR REAR SEAT BELTS

3017. Ms Sayani Ghosh:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  Whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  that  despite existing  provisions  under  Rule  138(3)  of  the  Central  Motor  Vehicle Rules (CMVR), rear seat belt usage in vehicles remains dismally low and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) Whether any studies have been commissioned to assess compliance levels with mandatory rear seat belt laws, particularly in urban areas and on highways and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  The steps to make three-point Y-shaped seat belts mandatory for all front-facing seats, including the middle-rear seat;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to integrate seat belt reminder alerts for all rear  seats in passenger vehicles as a mandatory safety feature for manufacturers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) The steps taken to curb the sale of seat belt alarm stopper clips on various e-commerce platforms?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  &  (b)  The  provisions  contained  in  Rule  138  (3)  of  Central  Motor Vehicle  Rules  (CMVR)  and  Section  194B  of  Motor  Vehicle  Act,  1988, relate to wearing of seat belts. As per Road Accident Report published by the Government in the year 2022, 16,715 persons were killed who were  not  wearing  seat  belts.  Out  of  16,715  casualties,  drivers  were

8,384 (50.2%) and passengers were 8,331 (49.8%). (c) As notified in Rule 125 of CMVR, 1989, in a passenger car, 3 Point belt  with  emergency  locking  retractor  is  mandatory  for  front  row outboard seat and 2 Point or 3 Point belt with or without retractors is mandatory for all other seating positions. Fitment of  3  point  seat  belt  is  one  of  the  criteria  under  Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), i.e. star rating program for safety of Vehicles. (d) G.S.R.  1483  (E)  dated  7th  December,  2017  mandated  safety  belt reminder  requirements  for driver and  co-drivers in  M1  category vehicles, manufactured on and after the 1st day of July, 2019. Further, G.S.R  514(E)  dated  14th  August  2024,  mandated  implementation  of seat  belt  reminder  for  all  front  facing  occupants  of  M1  category vehicles from 1st April 2025. (e) The matter has been referred to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to take appropriate action under Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3006 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Angamaly–Kundannoor Bypass Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3006

ANSWERED ON 7 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## ANGAMALY-KUNDANNOOR BYPASS PROJECT

3006. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

- Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) the  current  status  of  the  Angamaly-Kundannoor  Bypass  project, including  land  acquisition,  environmental  clearance  and  detailed  project report stages; (b) whether the Government is considering any measures to expedite the implementation  of  this  vital  infrastructure  project  that  would  help  longdistance  vehicles  bypass  Kochi  city  and  ease  congestion  in  areas  like Aluva,  Kalamassery,  Edappally,  Palarivattom  and  Vyttila,  if  so,  the  details thereof; (c) whether the Government has received any representations to officially rename  the  proposed  Angamaly-Kundannoor  Bypass  as  Kochi  Bypass instead of Ernakulam Bypass and if so, the details thereof; and whether any timeline has been finalized for the commencement of the construction  work  of  the  Angamaly-Kundannoor  Bypass  and  if  so,  the
- (d) expected date of commencement?

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

ANSWER (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (d)  The  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  involving  alignment  study, feasibility study, pre-construction activities (including assessment of Land Acquisition)  for  Angamaly  -  Kundannoor  (Ernakulam)  bypass  has  been awarded. The award of civil construction work  can be taken up based on the outcome of DPR, statutory clearances and pre- construction activities depending upon projected traffic, techno - economic viability, synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and inter-se-priority. It is premature to ascertain the completion time and estimated expenditure etc till the DPR is finalised.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Hyderabad-Amaravati Rapid Rail Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2999 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 07, 2025

## HYDERABAD-AMARAVATI RAPID RAIL PROJECT

NO.  2999.  SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

- (a)
- (b) far?
- (a): No.
- (b): Question does not arise.

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state: whether the Government has cleared Hyderabad-Amaravati Rapid Rail Project, connecting the capital cities of Hyderabad -Telangana and Amaravati -Andhra Pradesh; and if so, the details thereof including the works done, NoCs obtained and DPRs finalised along with the funds sanctioned and utilised so

## ANSWER

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Establishment of Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centers
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2996

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF TRIBAL MULTIPURPOSE MARKETING CENTERS

2996. Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS

be pleased to state:

- (a) the manner in which the establishment of 100 tribal multipurpose marketing centers would benefit tribal communities economically;
- (b) the kind of support and resources that would be provided to tribal entrepreneurs through these centers; and
- (c) the steps being taken to ensure that these centers remain operational and effective in the long term in Telangana?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a)& (b): Tribal Multipurpose Marketing-Centers (TMMCs) has been envisaged to act as a facility centre  for  aggregation,  value  addition  and  marketing  of  tribal  produce/products  for  overall socioeconomic development of tribal communities and enhancing their income in following ways: (i). Minimize post-harvest and post-production losses.
- (ii). Foster the use of locally sourced produce / products through aggregation/ value addition of tribal produce / products.
- (iii). Provide tribal producers with opportunities and support for collective marketing and other services such as market information and establishing contacts between farmers and potential
- (iv). Ensuring better price realization of tribal produce / products by establishing market linkages at various levels and opportunities of aggregation with tie ups.
- (c): Ministry of Tribal Affairs has considered the proposals received from the State Governments time to time including the Telangana State to ensure that these centers remain operational and effective in the long term to enhance market access for tribal entrepreneurs and products.

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