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Lok Sabha Question No. 3527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Fencing along India-Bangladesh Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3527

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  DECEMBER, 2024/ AGRAHAYANA 26, 1946 (SAKA)

FENCING ALONG INDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER

3527. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the steps being taken by the Government to complete the remaining work of  fencing  along  the  India-Bangladesh  border,  aimed  at  curtailing  illegal infiltration, smuggling and addressing security concerns; and

(b) in light of challenges such as difficult terrain, local objections regarding relocation  and  compensation  and  compliance  with  the  Land  Boundary Agreement of 2015 that restricts construction within 150 yards of the zero line the measures that are being implemented by the Government to resolve these issues and ensure timely completion of the project?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  The  Government  has  been  persistent  in  its  efforts  to  complete  the remaining work of fencing along the India-Bangladesh border by engaging with State administration for land availability and construction agencies for preparing  Detailed  Project  Reports  (DPRs)  and  executing  the  sanctioned projects on these stretches.

(b): All efforts are being made to resolve the pending land acquisition cases in  close coordination with the respective State Governments and regular dialogues are held between the Government of India and the Government of Bangladesh regarding objections raised by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) through bilateral institutional mechanisms such as Director GeneralLevel  Talks  between  Border  Security  Force  (BSF)  and  Border  Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Joint Working Group on Security and Border Management to ensure implementation of security fencing within 150 yards of the International Border.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3524 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: RCP for Left Wing Extremism
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3524 ANSWERED ON 17/12/2024

## RCP FOR LEFT WING EXTREMISM

## 3524. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and objectives of separate vertical (Road Connectivity  Project  for  Left  Wing  Extremism  Affected  areas) under PMGSY;
- (b) whether it is true that the Government has identified some of the  districts  in  Andhra  Pradesh  as  Left  Wing  Extremism districts and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is true that under RCPLWEA the Government is also providing roads to adjoining districts;
- (d) if so, the details of districts where roads under PMGSY is going to be provided and details of adjoining districts in which roads are going to be provided in the State of Andhra Pradesh; and
- (e) whether it is true that revised indicative allocation to Andhra Pradesh  has  been  finalized  by  the  Government  for  the  above purpose and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected  areas  (RCPLWEA)  was  launched  in  the  year  2016  to improve  the  road  connectivity  in  44  worst  affected  LWE  districts and some adjoining districts in 9 States, viz. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh,  Jharkhand,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Odisha, Telangana  and  Uttar  Pradesh.  The  scheme  has  twin  objectives  of enabling smooth and seamless anti-LWE operations by the security forces and also ensuring socio-economic development of the area.

A total of 194 roads and 45 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) of length 1,558 Km have been sanctioned to the LWE affected districts in the

State of Andhra Pradesh, namely Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitharama Raju and Kakinada districts out of which 154  roads  and  29  LSBs of  length  1,168  Km  have  already  been completed by the State.

The timeline for completion of RCPLWEA sanctioned works is upto  March,  2025  and  no  new  proposal  is  being  considered  for sanction under the scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

(e):    During  2024-25,  Central  funds  of  Rs.  150  Crore  have  been allocated  and  Rs.  36.66  Crore  released  (as  on  12-12-2024),  under RCPLWEA,  to  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  for  completion  of sanctioned works.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3523 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Training Centres under Samarth Scheme
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## TRAINING CENTRES UNDER SAMARTH SCHEME

## 3523. SHRI DULU MAHATO:

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

(a) the salient features of the Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile Sector (Samarth) along with sectors,  including  traditional  industries  are  being  targeted  for  skill  development  under  the  Samarth scheme, district-wise in Jharkhand;

(b)  the  manner  in  which  the  Samarth  scheme  prioritize  marginalized  social  groups,  such  as  women, SC/ST, etc. in Jharkhand;

(c) the total amount utilized under the Samarth scheme, district-wise in Jharkhand during the last three years, along with the training costs managed; and

(d) the number of training centres have been operational in Jharkhand under the Samarth scheme during the last three years?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## )

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

(a) & (b): The Ministry is implementing Samarth - Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector, with the objective to provide demand driven, placement oriented National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)  compliant  skilling  programmes  to  incentivize  and  supplement  the  efforts  to  the  industry  in creating  jobs  in  textiles  sector  (excluding  spinning  &  weaving)  and  to  provide  skilling  and  skillupgradation in the traditional sectors. The scheme is implemented and monitored through a robust digital platform  linked  with  Aadhaar  Enabled  Biometric  Attendance  System  (AEBAS).  Under  the  scheme, preference is given for training to marginalized social groups such as women, SC/ST etc. In Jharkhand, a total of 3,263 have been trained (passed) under the scheme till 11.12.2024 of which 3,049 are Women, 490 are from SC category and 1,173 are from ST category.

(c): There  is  no  State  wise  allocation  of  funds  under  Samarth.  The  details  of  funds  utilized  under Samarth during the last three years including the State of Jharkhand are given below:

(Rs. In crore)

|   S. No. | Financial Year   |   Fund Utilized |
|----------|------------------|-----------------|
|        1 | 2021-22          |           85.69 |
|        2 | 2022-23          |           23.27 |
|        3 | 2023-24          |          114.99 |

(d): 21 Training Centers have been operational in Jharkhand under Samarth scheme during the last three years.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3522 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Free Coaching for SC, OBC and EWS Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Govind Makthappa Karjol

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3522 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2024

## FREE COACHING FOR SC, OBC AND EWS STUDENTS

## 3522. SHRI GOVIND MAKTHAPPA KARJOL:

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

- (a) the details of the number of schemes implemented by the Government to provide free coaching to SC, OBC and EWS Students for preparation of IIT, UPSC and other competitive examinations; and
- (b) the details of the number of students benefited by said schemes in the State of Karnataka especially in Chitradurga Parliamentary Constituency, district, scheme and year-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

- (a): "Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs" is being implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) through empanelled Central Universities. The Scheme is for students from Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), with slots allocated in the ratio of 70:30. Applicants with family income up to 28 lakh per annum are eligible. Each year, 3,500 slots are available under the Scheme. Under the Scheme, coaching is imparted for the preparation of IIT-JEE, Civil Services Exam (CSE) conducted by UPSC and for other competitive examinations.
- (b): The coaching under the "Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs" is being imparted through empanelled Central Universities. The Central University of Karnataka is the only Central University located in Karnataka. The Central University of Karnataka has not signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Scheme. As the "Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs" is a Central Sector Scheme, district-wise details of beneficiaries are not maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3521 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Support to Handloom Weavers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Smt. Sandhya Ray

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3521 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2024

## SUPPORT TO HANDLOOM WEAVERS

## 3521. SMT. SANDHYA RAY:

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

- (a) the details of total quantum of textile exported from Madhya Pradesh, Year-wise;
- (b) the revenue earned from the exports by the said State, year-wise; and
- (c) the employment generated from the textiles and handicraft manufacturing sector in the said State and the current status thereof?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

- (a) & (b): Details  of  textiles  &  apparel  (including  handicrafts)  exported  from  Madhya  Pradesh during the last five years are as under:

(Value in USD Million)

| State          | FY: 2019-20   | FY: 2020-21   | FY: 2021-22   | FY: 2022-23   | FY: 2023-24   |
|----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| MADHYA PRADESH | 1,132.6       | 1,338.0       | 2,108.9       | 1,346.5       | 1,390.2       |

Source: DGCIS, Provisional data rounded off

- (c): The textile sector provides direct employment to around 45 million people in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3518 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: National Wasteland Atlas of India
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Pradyut Bordoloi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3518

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2024

## National Wasteland Atlas of India

## 3518.  Shri Pradyut Bordoloi:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the next edition of the Wasteland Atlas of India will be published and the time period it will cover;
- (b) the ecological criteria behind declaring certain habitats as wastelands;
- (c) whether  ecologists,  conservationists  and  local  communities  were  consulted  while  framing these criteria, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government has any plan to conduct a review of the definition of wastelands as employed by the Wasteland Atlas, if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Wasteland Atlas of India has been brought out in the years 2000, 2005, 2010, 2011 and 2019. The date and time period of next edition of Wasteland Atlas has not been decided.

(b) & (c) Criteria used to define the Wastelands under Wastelands Atlas of India are based on definition adopted by the Technical Task Group established by the Planning Commission (1987), which is as follows:

" Wastelands are defined as degraded lands that can be brought under vegetative cover with reasonable effort and which is currently under-  utilised and is deteriorating due to lack of appropriate water and soil management or on account of natural causes. "

- (d) As of now, there is no proposal to change the definition of wastelands.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: PLI Scheme for Solar PV Modules
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Ms Sayani Ghosh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3516.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 17 TH  DECEMBER, 2024.

## PLI SCHEME FOR SOLAR PV MODULES

## 3516.  MS SAYANI GHOSH:

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

- (a) the details of the funds disbursed under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules since its inception;
- (b) whether the Government has any data on the investments attracted by the PLI Scheme of National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules against the projected targets since its inception, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the direct and indirect employment created against the projected target due to the PLI Scheme for Solar PV Modules;
- (d) the  amount  of  import  substitution  achieved  by  the  PLI  Scheme  since  its inception against the projected aim, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government is considering expanding the coverage of products and extending the time frame of the PLI Scheme for Solar PV Modules and 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  have  been  announced  with  an outlay  of  Rs.  1.97  lakh  crore  (over  US$26  billion)  to  enhance  India's Manufacturing capabilities and Exports.

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules is under gestation period. Hence, no funds have been disbursed till date.

- (b) to (e): As  per  the  information  provided  by  the  solar  manufacturers  setting  up manufacturing  units  under  the  PLI  Scheme  for  High  Efficiency  Solar  PV Modules, as on 31.10.2024, an investment of around Rs. 35,000 crore has been made  under  the  Scheme  generating  direct  employment  for  around  10,000 persons and Indirect employment for around 22,500 persons.

As on 12.12.2024, solar PV module manufacturing capacity in India enlisted under Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) is around 63 GW, which  includes  around  15.5  GW  capacity  from  solar  module  manufacturing plants  under  the  Scheme.  As  on  date,  Government  has  not  issued  any amendments to the Scheme Guidelines for PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules either in respect of expanding the coverage of products or in respect of extending the time frame of the PLI Scheme for Solar PV Modules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Non-Profit Organisations Working for Social Welfare
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Vijay Baghel

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3514 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2024

## NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS WORKING FOR SOCIAL WELFARE

$3514. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has implemented any scheme for non-profit organisations working for social welfare in the State of Chhattisgarh and the amount of financial grant sanctioned to them;
- (b) the total amount sanctioned to such NGOs in Parliamentary Constituency Durg during the last three years; and
- (c) whether the Government has any data regarding the number of persons benefited through these NGOs during the period, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) is implementing two schemes namely National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) for non-profit organizations working for social welfare throughout the country including Chhattisgarh. The details of funds released and number of persons benefited under these schemes in Chhattisgarh during last three financial years are at Annexure. Parliamentary Constituency wise data is not maintained in the Department.

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Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3514 for answer on 17.12.2024 asked by Shri Vijay Baghel regarding «Non-Profit Organisations Working for Social Welfare."

The details of funds released and number of persons benefited in Chhattisgarh during last three financial years under various schemes of Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.

| Sr. No.   | Name of Scheme                                   |   Total Funds released Number of Persons (Rs. In Crore) | Benefitted   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
|           | National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction   |                                                    2.83 | 50,584       |
|           | Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) |                                                    1.92 | 500          |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3513 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Criteria fixed for Central Sector Scholarship Scheme
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Smt. Himadri Singh

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3513 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2024

## CRITERIA FIXED FOR CENTRAL SECTOR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

$3513. SMT. HIMADRI SINGH:

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

(a) the criteria fixed for providing scholarship under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for the Scheduled Caste students;

- (b) the criteria fixed for selection of institutions to be empanelled under the above said scheme; and
- (c) the details of the fund allocated and released under the said scheme along with the number of beneficiaries under the said scheme during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a): Under Top Class Education Scheme for Scheduled Caste, students with total annual family income from all sources up to Rs. 8.00 lakh and who have secured admission in a fulltime course in any empanelled institution are eligible subject to the extent of the number of scholarships (slots) allocated to the institution by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE).

- (b): The institutes are empanelled under the Scheme based on recommendation of the Steering Committee of DoSJE. The Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)/Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)/Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs)/All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AlIMSs)/National Institute of Technology (NITs)/National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFTs)/National Institute of Design (NIDs)/Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IHMs)/National Law University (NLUs) and other Central Government Institutions are eligible to be empanelled under the Scheme.

Also, Institutions having National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) At+ and At accreditation, Top 100 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Institutions and Institutions of National Importance are eligible for empanelment under the Scheme.

(c): The details of the funds allocated, released and the number of beneficiaries under the Scheme are as under:

| Financial Year   |   Funds Allocated (RE) (in Crore) |   Expenditure (in Crore) | Number of beneficiaries   |
|------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2021-22          |                                70 |                    84.72 | 4,544                     |
| 2022-23          |                               108 |                    85.67 | 4,171                     |
| 2023-24          |                               100 |                    83.84 | 3,969                     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Textile Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3511 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2024

## TEXTILE PARKS

## 3511. SHRI CHUDASAMA RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI:

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

- (a) the number of textile parks set up under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP) during the last five years, State-wise;
- (b) the estimated expenditure incurred as grant for the said projects;
- (c) the total investment made by the private bodies in these projects; and
- (d) the number of new jobs, if any, created through the said projects?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a) to (d): With  a  view  to  increasing  investments,  generating  employment  opportunities  and boosting exports in the textile sector, the Ministry is implementing Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP) to provide support for setting up textile parks with world-class, state-of-the-art infrastructure in textile  hubs  across  the  country.  The  scheme  was  in  implementation  upto  31.03.2021;  however,  the Scheme has now been subsumed under the umbrella Scheme of Textile Cluster Development Scheme (TCDS)(total outlay of TCDS of Rs. 853 crore for completing ongoing projects only). Hence, no new projects under SITP has been sanctioned during last five years.

However, under SITP 50 projects  were  sanctioned  out  of  which  30  have  been  completed  and remaining  20  are  under  implementation.  An  amount  of  Rs.  240.63  crore  has  been  utilized  under  the scheme during the last five years.

It  has  been  expected  that  about  Rs.  14,628  crore  of  investment  has  been  attracted  and  about 1.22 lakh employment have been generated under the scheme.