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Lok Sabha Question No. 254 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: New International Airport in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Brijmohan Agrawal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

STARRED QUESTION NO. : 254

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8th August 2024 )

## NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN CHHATTISGARH

## 254.    SHRI BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to construct a new international airport in Chhattisgarh and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether the  Government proposes to start international flights soon from Swami Vivekananda Airport; and (c) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which these are
- likely to be started and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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- STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) to (C) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 254 FOR REPLY ON 08.08.2024 REGARDING "NEW INTERNATIONAL  AIRPORT  IN  CHHATTISGARH"  BY  SHRI BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL. ; (a): Government  of  India  (GoI)  has  formulated  a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 for development of new Greenfield airports in the country. As per the policy, if any  airport  developer  including  the  State  Government desires to develop an airport, they are required to identify a suitable site and get the Pre-feasibility Study conducted for  construction  of  airport  and  submit  a  proposal  to  the Central  Government  for  'Site  Clearance'  followed  by  'InPrinciple'  approval.;    As  of  now,  no  proposal  under  GFA Policy  has  been  received  in  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  for construction of a Greenfield Airport in Chhattisgarh either from  State  Government  of  Chhattisgarh  or  any  other Airport Developer.; ; (b)  &  (c):  Swami  Vivekananda  airport  at  Raipur  is  a domestic airport. Declaration of an airport as an International Airport depends upon traffic potential, demand  from  airlines  for  the  operation  of  international flights, and  bilateral  Air  Services  Agreement  besides provision of Ground Lighting facilities, Instrument Landing System, Runway length, Immigration, Health and Animal & Plant Quarantine services etc. Currently, no such proposal for declaration of Swami  Vivekananda  airport  as  an International Airport is under consideration in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 250 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Exemption of MSMEs from Labour Laws
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri N K Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *250

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2024

## EXEMPTION OF MSMEs FROM LABOUR LAWS

- *250.             SHRI N K PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government    proposes  to  exempt  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises (MSMEs) from the implementation of labour laws and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  MSMEs  stop  the  working  of  the  factory  and forcefully terminate the workers arbitrarily without any conciliation and open the factory with new workers and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  or  the  State  Governments  have  given  support  to  reopening of the English Indian Clays Ltd., Veli, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to ensure that those workers those who were in service of the company on the day on which work stopped would be given employment as and when the English Indian Clays Ltd. is opened; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI JITAN RAM MANJHI)

- (a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *250 FOR ANSWER ON 08.08.2024.

- (a): As informed by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, no such proposal of exemption for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from the implementation of labour laws is under consideration.
- (b): The Ministry of MSME has not received such information.

(c) to (e): As per the Udyam Registration Portal, English Indian Clays Ltd is not registered as  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME).  Directorate  of  Industries  and  Commerce, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has informed that as on date no assistance has been given for reopening of the English Indian Clays Ltd., Veli, Thiruvananthapuram.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 244 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Construction of Ring Road in Anantapur
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri G Lakshminarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 244 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF RING ROAD IN ANANTAPUR

- *244.  SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has sanctioned construction of a ring road around Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof including the length, estimated cost and the timeline set for completion of the project;
- (b) whether any feasibility studies and environmental impact assessment have been conducted for the said project and if so,  the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  and  released  for  the  said project so far; and
- (d) whether there are any challenges or delays in the implementation  of  the  project  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d)        A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  244  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  8 TH AUGUST,  2024  ASKED  BY  SHRI  G  LAKSHMINARAYANA  REGARDING 'CONSTRUCTION OF RING ROAD IN ANANTAPUR'.

(a)  to  (d)  No  sir.  No  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  by  the Ministry.  However,  4-laning  of  Anantapur-Muchukota  section  of  NH544D with a total project cost of Rs 907.76 crore has been sanctioned by the Ministry which inter-alia includes construction of a bypass for Anantapur city having 8.1 km length. The scheduled completion date for the project is 21.07.2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 243 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Supply of Safe Drinking Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. - 243

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2024

## SUPPLY OF SAFE DRINKING WATER

## †*243 SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  supply  safe  drinking  water  in  Daman  and  Diu,  UT  of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu;
- (b) if so, the details of the schemes being implemented in this regard along with the details of funds sanctioned by the Government during the last five years;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  a  dam  on  Kalem  river  for  water  supply  in Daman;
- (d) if so, the time by which the dam would be constructed; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI C.R. PATIL)

- (a) to (e) A Statement of reply is laid on the Table of the House.

## ANSWER

Statement referred to in the reply to parts (a) to (e) in respect of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.  *243  for  reply  on  08.08.2024  regarding  Supply  of  Safe  Drinking  Water  asked  by  Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai.

(a) & (b) Government of India is committed to make provision for safe & potable tap water supply in  adequate  quantity,  of  prescribed  quality  and  on  a  regular  &  long-term  basis  to  all  rural households in the country.  Towards this end, the Government of India launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), to be implemented in partnership with states/UTs including Dadra & Nagar Haveli and  Daman  &  Diu  (D&D  and  DNH),  in  August  2019.  Drinking  Water  is  a  State  subject,  and hence,  the  responsibility  of  planning,  approval,  implementation,  operation,  and  maintenance  of drinking water supply schemes, including those under the Jal Jeevan Mission, lies with State/UT Governments. The Government of India supports the States by providing technical and financial assistance. D&D and DNH has certified itself as a 'Har Ghar Jal' UT i.e. 100% rural households in the UT are getting piped water supply. At the start of JJM in August, 2019, all UTs including D&D and DNH were requested to forward proposals to avail  funds  under JJM. However, D&D and DNH is not drawing any funds under

JJM.

(c) to (e) No such proposal exists.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Floods in Maharashtra
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2988

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2024

## FLOODS IN MAHARASHTRA

2988. SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  alarming  situation  of  potential  flood  in  Western Maharashtra due to excessive rainfall which could lead to overflow from the Almatti dam;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the issue?

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

(a)  to (c) Western Maharashtra faces flood in varying degrees in event of excessive rainfall in the region. Heavy inflow due to excessive rainfall in Krishna River basin contributes to Almatti dam.

An Experts Study Committee constituted by State Government of Maharashtra to suggest remedial measures to decrease flood effects in Sangili, Satara and Kolhapur districts of Western Maharashtra has submitted its report in October, 2021 and Government of Maharashtra has accepted its recommendation. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been prepared for operation of Almatti reservoir with the consent of both the States.

Ministry of Jal Shakti vide Order dated 9 th August 2020 has issued directions to all State/UTs/Authority/Dam  Authority  mandating  them  to  give  an  intimation  to  the  adjacent  States immediately, after a decision is taken by the authorities to release water from their reservoirs / dam so as to forewarn the receiving State / Authorities / Dam Authorities to pre-empt a possible disaster.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Widening of Road in Hilsa Division
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2986 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## WIDENING OF ROAD IN HILSA DIVISION

2986.  SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग

मंत्री

(a) whether the Government proposes any action plan for widening of Lalse Bigha-Bhadaul road in Hilsa division of Nalanda in Bihar to connect it with be pleased to state: the National Highway (NH) at Panchmuhan; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (b ) The Lalse Bigha-Bhadaul road is not a part of National Highway (NH). This Ministry keeps  on  receiving proposals from  various State Governments  /  Union  Territories  including  from  the  State  Government  of Bihar for declaration / upgradation of State roads as new NHs. The Ministry considers declaration of some State roads as NHs from time to time based on criteria for declaration of new NHs, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2983 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Amenities at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2983

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8th August 2024 )

## AMENITIES AT AIRPORTS

## 2983.    SHRI MADHAVANENI RAGHUNANDAN RAO Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  there  has  been  an  increase  in  use  of Shamshabad airport steadily and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  gulf  workers  from  Telangana, services personnel and other passengers have demanded  for cheaper food stalls at the said airport and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken to ensure that reasonably priced food and other facilities would be extended at the said airport soon?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL  AVIATION (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a):  Yes,  there  has  been a steady increase in  use of Shamshabad airport, Hyderabad. The Shamshabad airport had handled 8.7 million total passengers during 2013-14 which has increased to 25.0 million during  2023-24  witnessing  a  Compounded  Annual  Growth  Rate (CAGR) of 11%.; ;

- (b) & (c): Shamshabad Airport offers a variety of food options which are  reasonably  priced  available  both  inside  and  outside  of  the airport  with  a  range  of  cuisines  both  regional  and  international catering to diverse demand of passengers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2981 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Infrastructure Deficiencies in NH-66
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the issue of uncontrolled flooding affecting houses and commercial properties caused by inadequate drainage systems during the development of NH-66 in the State of Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the safety concerns of the public due  to  the  construction  activities  causing  cracks  in  houses  and  other buildings adjacent to the highway and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of remedial measures taken to ensure safety and address the grievances of the public; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  inadequate  underpasses  and flyovers on NH-66 necessitating long- distance travel to cross the highway and if so, the details thereof and the remedial measures taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)     Widening of NH-66 to 6-lane with Service Road in built -up areas is in progress  within  limited  ROW  (45m).  Re-location  of  existing  drain  during widening  of  NH  depends  on  availability  of  land  and  shifting  of  existing utilities.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2981

ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIENCIES IN NH-66

## 2981. DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

Delay in these activities has led to delay in construction of drains thereby causing temporary flooding at such locations. However, as per the provision of  the  contract,  the  Contractor  is  responsible  for  the  maintenance  of  the stretch  in  traffic  worthy  condition  including  de-watering  of  the  flooded reach/locations. (b) and (c) Suitable measures are made in design and precautions are taken during construction  along  habituated areas  to  avoid  damages  to  adjoining houses/buildings. Further, whenever such incidents are reported, contractors have to undertake remedial measures. (d)      Adequate  Underpasses  /  Overpasses/  Flyovers  have  been  provisioned for widening of NH-66 at requisite locations. In a length of 641.6 km, 409 nos. of Underpasses/ Overpasses/ Flyovers have been provisioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2979 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Tambaram – Chengalpattu Elevated Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2979

ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## TAMBARAM - CHENGALPATTU ELEVATED EXPRESSWAY

2979. THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details and current status of the approvals pending for the elevated expressway  between  Tambaram  and  Chengalpattu  in  Tamil  Nadu  and  the specific  challenges  or  bottlenecks  causing  delays  in  the  approval  process for this project;
- (b) the steps taken/being taken to expedite the approval process and the expected timeline for obtaining all the necessary clearances;
- (c) the details of financial and technical support provided/proposed to be provided by the Union Government for the said project; and
- (d) the details of other elevated expressway projects approved or pending during  the  last  ten  years,  State-wise  and  the  details  of  financial  and technical support provided thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c)    Development of National Highways is a continuous process. The Ministry  keeps  on  receiving  proposals  from  various  State  Governments including Tamil Nadu for declaration/upgradation/development of NHs. Decisions are taken based on the fulfillment of the criteria, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of funds and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. As far as the de-congestion of the stretch between  Tambaram  and  Chengalpattu  of  NH-32  is  concerned,  DPR  for  the development of the stretch from Chennai and Trichy is awarded.

(d)      DPR/  Feasibility  is  done  for  development  of  National  Highways.  In certain section of NHs, in case of constraints in the acquisition of land or very  high  volume  of  traffic,  such  sections  of  highway  are  either  realigned/ Elevated.  Such  decisions  are  based  on  the  requirement  of  connectivity, projected traffic, inter-se priority and availability of funds. Further, in order to improve viability of the project, the State government do agree to share land  acquisition  cost,  utility  shifting  cost,  reimbursement  of  royalty  and State component of GST. Such agreements are project specific.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2976 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Unauthorized Construction in Government Quarters in Delhi
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2976

## TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 08, 2024

## UNAUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION IN GOVERNMENT QUARTERS IN DELHI

NO. 2976.   SHRI RAJEEV RAI:

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

- (a) whether the management, maintenance and upkeep of the Government quarters  by  CPWD  in  different  localities/colonies  of  Delhi  like  Pushp Vihar,  Vasant  Vihar,  R.K.  Puram  etc.  is  becoming  a  problematic  issue due  to  illegal  and  unauthorized  constructions  and  encroachment  by allottees as well as outsiders;
- (b) If so, the details thereof along  with the steps taken by the Government to resolve this issue;
- (c) whether  requests  for  upgradation  of  such  quarters  are  pending  with CPWD for more than two years; and
- (d)
- If so, the details thereof, area and colony-wise?

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) &  (b)  :  No.  As  and  when  some  illegal  construction  and  unauthorized encroachment is noticed in Government Quarters, immediate action is taken  for  its  removal  and  a  notice  is  issued  to  the  allottee,  under intimation to Directorate of Estates for taking steps for cancellation of allotment  and  initiation  of  eviction  proceedings  etc.  on  case  to  case basis.
- (c)
- & (d):  No.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2971 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Trade Receivables Discounting System
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2971

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2024

## TRADE RECEIVABLES DISCOUNTING SYSTEM

2971. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  status  of  Trades  Recievable  Discounting  System  (TReDS)  for  improvement  in financial access for MSMEs; and
- (b) the  number  of  the  beneficiaries  under  the  said  scheme  in  Chhattisgarh  along  with  the targets fixed by the Government in this regard for the year 2023-24, Lok Sabha Constituencywise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is a platform for financing/discounting of trade receivables of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. As informed by Reserve Bank of India,  there  are  four  TReDS  exchanges  viz  Receivables  Exchange  of  India  Ltd  (RXIL),  A. TReDS,  Mynd  Solutions  Private  Ltd  (M1  Xchange)  and  C2FO  Factoring  Solutions  Private Limited. The details of invoices financed on TReDS are given in Table-I below:

| Table I: Invoices financed on TReDS   | Table I: Invoices financed on TReDS   | Table I: Invoices financed on TReDS   | Table I: Invoices financed on TReDS   | Table I: Invoices financed on TReDS   | Table I: Invoices financed on TReDS   |
|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Period                                | 2019-20                               | 2020-21                               | 2021-22                               | 2022-23                               | 2023-24                               |
| Invoices financed (In lakh)           | 4.8                                   | 7.9                                   | 16.4                                  | 25.6                                  | 41.6                                  |
| Amount (₹ in Cr)                      | 11,165                                | 17,080                                | 40,356                                | 76,638                                | 1,38,240                              |

Source: Reserve Bank of India

- (b): As informed by the TReDS Exchanges, the total number of beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh in 2023-24 was 1,243.

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