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Lok Sabha Question No. 4575 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: BhashaSetu
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Khagen Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4575 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.08.2025)

## BHASHASETU

4575:   SHRI KHAGEN MURMU

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a). The  objectives  behind  launching  the  'BhashaSetu:  Real-Time  Language  Tech  for Bharat'  challenge under the WaveX accelerator in June 2025;
- (b). The list of Indian Languages included in the challenge;
- (c). The details of the plans to expand beyond the initial twelve languages;
- (d). The types of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies being developed; and
- (e). Whether  open-source  or  proprietary  models  are  being  used  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a) to (e):

The objective of the 'BhashaSetu' challenge is to use the latest technology for translation of  content  in  various  Indian  languages.  It  aims  to  promote  startups  leveraging  artificial intelligence  and  machine  learning  to  develop  real-time  translation  solutions  for  Indian languages.

The  technology  proposed  to  be  developed  through  this  challenge  shall  include  12 languages viz. Assamese, Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Oriya, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil and Urdu.

It  will  be  developed  to  be  scalable  and  modular,  with  the  capability  to  integrate  10 additional  languages-Kashmiri,  Konkani,  Manipuri,  Nepali,  Sanskrit,  Sindhi,  Bodo, Santhali, Maithili and Dogri.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Passenger Reservation System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Hemang Joshi, Shri Naba Charan Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4574 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.08.2025

## PASSENGER RESERVATION SYSTEM

4574. DR. HEMANG JOSHI :

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)   the  details  of  per-minute  capacity  of  the  Passenger  Reservation System (PRS) for ticket booking and enquiries;
- (b) the  details  of  the  required  capacity  of  the  PRS  needed  for  the current passenger traffic;
- (c) the details of steps taken to upgrade the current PRS;
- (d) the  details  of  the  amount  of  funds  allocated  and  utilized  for  the upgradation;
- (e) the  timeline  for  making  the  new  PRS  fully  operational  for  the public; and
- (f)    the details of the mechanisms available to scale the capacity of PRS depending on the passenger traffic?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (f) : Capacity enhancement and technological upgradation is an ongoing process on Indian Railways. Presently, the booking capacity of current PRS is about 25,000 tickets per minute.

Indian  Railway  has  undertaken  complete  upgradation  of  Passenger Reservation  System.  It  involves  upgradation  and  replacement  of hardware,  software,  network  equipment,  security  infrastructure  and functionalities  on  new  technology  with  design  capable  of  handling new features. The  new  system  is  designed  for  more  than  04  times  the  present capacity. To upgradation work of the existing PRS has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.182 Crore. Moreover,  Railways  has  recently  launched  RailOne  App.  This  App enables passengers to book reserved as well as unreserved tickets on mobile phone.  This, in effect, brings the PRS facility to passengers'

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4570 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Re-assessment of Safety of Atomic Plants
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Km. Sudha R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4570

ANSWERED ON 20/08/2025

## RE-ASSESSMENT OF SAFETY OF ATOMIC PLANTS

## 4570.  Km. SUDHA R

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has re-assessed the safety of country's atomic power plants in the backdrop of an earthquake of 8.6 on Richter Scale that hit Russia and Japan and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  details  of  measures  taken  so  far  to  safeguard  country's  nuclear  reactors  against earthquakes and tsunami; and
- (c)  the number of nuclear plants which are built and functioning at Kudankulam atomic power park and the number of nuclear plants which are yet to be completed or under construction along with the status thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) Re-assessment of safety is undertaken following any major incident relevant to nuclear safety  anywhere in the world to examine the need for any further strengthening of the safety features. Subsequent to the earthquake of magnitude 9.0 on Richter Scale in Japan (great east Japan earthquake) followed by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in the year 2011, such re-assessments were carried out independently by AERB for Indian NPPs for establishing capabilities and margins for coping with severe natural events, such as earthquakes, floods and their possible effects. The above safety assessments and the safety measures undertaken, are also applicable to the recent earthquake of 8.6 on Richter Scale that hit Russia and Japan. There was no impact of the mentioned earthquake on the Indian nuclear  power  plants.  However,  periodic  safety  assessments  in  line  with  regulatory guidelines are carried out.
- (b) Nuclear  power  plants  in  coastal  areas  are  designed  taking  into  account  the  technical parameters related to earthquakes, tsunamis, storm surges, floods etc. at each site. Regular monitoring, periodic multi-tier reviews and upgrades (if required) are also undertaken to

enhance  their  safety.  The  structures,  systems  and  components  of  safety  systems  are designed to withstand and function efficiently in extreme events and are qualified for the same. Further, standard operating procedures are in place for such events and the personnel are periodically trained on actions to be taken during such extreme scenarios.

- (c) The Kudankulam site comprises of six nuclear power reactors of 1000 MW capacity each, totaling to 6000 MW. Of this, two reactors (KKNPP-1&2, 2X1000 MW) are presently in operation while four reactors (KKNPP-3 to 6, 4 x 1000 MW) are under various stages of construction/ commissioning.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Human Rights Violation by RPF
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INIDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4568 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.08.2025

## HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION BY RPF

4568. MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  Government  plans  to  implement  Railway  Protection Force  (RPF)  protocols  to  prevent  harassment  of  bona  fide  senior citizens, persons from minority communities and economically weaker sections;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  put  in  place  any  mechanism  to monitor human  rights violation committed  by RPF  personnel in different Zones/Divisions and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  to  (c)  The  Railway  Protection  Force  (RPF), an  armed  force  of  the Union under the Ministry of Railways, has consistently demonstrated

its  sensitivity  towards  upholding  Human  Rights.  To  ensure  that  RPF personnel are well-versed in this domain, the subject of Human Rights has been incorporated into all training programmes, including Initial, Promotion, Refresher, and Reorientation courses. Additionally, various seminars and workshops are organised to further sensitize personnel. Training also emphasises soft skills, enabling RPF members to interact respectfully  and  empathetically  with  senior  citizens,  persons  with special  abilities,  women,  children,  and  any  individual  without  any discrimination on the basis of gender, community, or other factors. These  activities  are  closely  monitored  by  senior  officers  to  ensure effectiveness and accountability. Any inappropriate conduct or violation  of  human  rights  by  RPF  personnel  is  treated  with  utmost seriousness,  and  if  proven,  stern  and  exemplary  action  is  taken. Moreover,  all  cases  or  violations  reported  by  the  National  Human Rights  Commission  (NHRC)  or  State  Human  Rights  Commissions (SHRC) are dealt with promptly, with compliance to their directions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4566 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Dues Payable to Singareni Collieries Company Limited
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF NDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4566 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.08.2025

## Dues Payable to Singareni Collieries Company Limited

4566. Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there  are  any  outstanding  dues  payable  by  the  State  Government  of Telangana  and  the  Union  Government  to  Singareni  Collieries  Company  Limited (SCCL) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government of Telangana has misappropriated the profits of SCCL and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government of Telangana has sold its stake in SCCL and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the workers, arrears/dues has been misused by the State Government of Telangana and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) No  outstanding  dues  are  payable  by  the  Union  Government  to  Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). Further, in SCCL, there are no dues which are outstanding and directly payable by the State Government of Telangana.

However, as on 30.06.2025, dues amounting to ₹18064 crore (including interest of ₹1695  crores)  are  payable  by  Telangana  Power  Generation  Corporation  Limited (TGGENCO)  towards  supply  of  coal,  and  dues  amounting  to  ₹24,675  crores (including interest  of  ₹11806  crores)  are  payable  by  Transmission  Corporation  of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO) towards supply of power.

(b) (c) and (d) No Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Essential Commodities to IDPs
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS. FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4565

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 20TH AUGUST, 2025

## ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES TO IDPS

## 4565  DR. ANGOMCHA BIMOL AKOIJAM:

Will  the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS. FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any special measures to ensure regular and adequate supply of foodgrains and essential commodities to Internally  Displaced Persons (IDPs) living  in relief camps in Manipur since the outbreak of violence in May 2023 ;
- (b) if  so, the details of the quantity  and type offoodgrains  allocated and distributed, district and camp-wise including the mechanism of  distribution;
- (c) whether additional allocations have been made under the National Food Security Act (NFS A)  or any other scheme to cover the displaced population and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has received any reports of irregularities or shortage of food supplies in relief camps and if so, the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI BAMBHANIYA)

(a) to c): Keeping in view  the law and order situation in  Manipur, the Government of India, on 30.05.2023, allocated 30,000 MT  of  rice  for  the period  from  June 2023 to  August 2023, and 1,085.36 MT  of  rice on  13.09.2024 for three months to non-NFSA (National Food Security Act) beneficiaries, subject to the condition that payment would be made by the State Government.

Further,  Targeted Public  Distribution  System (TPDS)  is  operated under  the  joint responsibility of the Central and State/UT Governments. As per the provisions of NFS A,  Central Government's responsibility  is to provide the food grains to the designated  depots in each state. As per section 24 (3) of NFS A, it  is the responsibility of  State to take delivery of food grains from designated depots and  ensure distribution to  the  beneficiaries.  As informed  by  the  State Government, 24,174.90 MT  Rice had been distributed to  relief  camps through the  concerned Deputy Commissioners.

(d): The Government is committed to ensuring adequate and timely  supply of  food and other essential items under NFS A  and corrective action is taken by  the Government as per the extant norms, as and when reports of irregularities or shortage of food  grains are received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4564 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Railway Stations of Nalanda District, Bihar
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4564 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.08.2025

## RAILWAY STATIONS OF NALANDA DISTRICT, BIHAR

## † 4 564. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  there  is  no arrangement of coach display and train indicator in any of the railway stations  of  Nalanda  district  including  Bihar  Sharif  Railway  station, Rajgir railway station of Danapur mandal and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether  the  passengers  face  a  lot  of  difficulties  because  of  not having  the  coach  display  and  train  indicator  in  trains  resulting missing the trains by them;
- (c)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)   the time by which the coach display and train indicators are likely to be installed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (d):  Information  regarding  train  placement  at  platforms,  coach positions  of  reserved  trains,  and  train  arrival  and  departure  timings  is available through multiple channels, including mobile applications such as RailOne. In addition to the Coach Indication Boards (CIBs), Train Indication

Boards (TIBs) and standard signages provided at stations, these information  are  also  disseminated  locally  through  the  Public  Address system for the convenience of passengers. Under  the  Amrit  Bharat  Station  Scheme  (ABSS),  a  range  of  passenger amenities, including CIBs and TIBs, are planned to be provided at Rajgir and Bihar Sharif stations. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 4562 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: National e-Governance Division in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shri Bastipati Nagaraju, Shri B K Parthasarathi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4562

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 20 .08.2025

## NATIONAL E-GOVERNANCE DIVISION IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 4562.  SHRI B K PARTHASARATHI: SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  capacity  building  and  training  projects  undertaken  by  the  National  eGovernance Division (NeGD) specifically in Andhra Pradesh in the recent years;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  plans  to  host  more  such  capacity  building  and  training programmes in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of the number of new capacity building projects planned for the said State;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to make such programmes an annual or regular training initiative and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)  the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  or  proposed  to  be  allocated  for  these  capacity  building initiatives in Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (e):  The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information  Technology (MeitY), is  responsible  for  conducting  capacity  building  and  training programmes  to  strengthen  digital  governance  capabilities  at  all  levels  of  government.  These initiatives focus on enhancing the skills of government officials through advanced, role-specific, and technology-oriented training. Between December 2023 and July 2025, NeGD conducted eight such  programmes  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  hosted  at  the  Indian  Institute  of  Management  (IIM) Visakhapatnam and the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram.

The programmes which were conducted included:

- Three programmes on Managing Large Digital Transformation Projects for central and state government officers responsible for overseeing and implementing digital transformation and digital governance initiatives;
- Three  programmes  on Applications  of  Artificial  Intelligence  and  Machine  Learning for officers managing projects involving emerging technologies;
- Two programmes on IT Project Management & e-Governance .

Since  December  2023,  four  training  programmes  are  being  conducted  each  year  at  IIM Visakhapatnam,  for  next  three  years.  No  separate  funds  have  been  allocated  specifically  for Andhra Pradesh for these capacity-building initiatives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4560 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Mobile and Internet Connectivity in Kerala
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Shri Benny Behanan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4560 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## MOBILE AND INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IN KERALA

## 4560.   SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has identified tribal, hilly and forest-adjacent areas especially those with tourism potential which are still underserved or unconnected in terms of mobile and internet connectivity;

(b) if so, the details thereof,  State/UT-wise and the status of ongoing or proposed initiatives to address these gaps;

(c) whether the Government is aware of the serious communication deficiencies in tribal and tourism zones like Athirappilly, Malakkapara, Vazhachal, Ponginchod, Silent Valley, Gavi and parts of Wayanad and Idukki in Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether there is any special package or scheme under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF),  BharatNet  or  the  4G  Saturation  Project  to  provide  eco-sensitive,  disaster-resilient  and inclusive telecom infrastructure in these regions and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

(a) to (d) As of June 2025, out of 6,44,131 villages in  the country (as per data of Registrar General of India), 6,30,582 villages are covered with mobile connectivity and out of these, 6,25,571 villages have 4G mobile connectivity. All the 1,438 villages in Kerala have 4G mobile connectivity, including tourist places such as Athirapally, Malakkapara, Vazhachal, Ponginchuvadu, Silent Valley, and Gavi.

Mobile coverage for any uncovered inhabited villages is provided by the Telecom Service Providers  (TSPs)  based  on  the  techno-commercial  viability.  Government,  through  funding  from Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), is implementing various schemes for expansion of telecom connectivity through installation of 4G mobile towers in the rural and remote areas of the country. As on date, 317  mobile  towers  have  been  commissioned  in  Kerala  under  various  DBN  funded  schemes, providing mobile connectivity to 502 villages.

BharatNet project is being implemented in a phased manner to provide connectivity to all the Gram Panchayats (GPs) for broadband services, such as Wi-Fi Hotspots, Fibre to the Home (FTTH) connections  etc.  Further,  the  Union  Cabinet  has  approved  Amended  BharatNet  Program  for provisioning of connectivity to all GPs in the country in ring topology including upgrading existing network and connectivity to about 3.8 Lakh non-GP villages on demand basis. All the 978 GPs in Kerala have been made service ready under BharatNet project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4558 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-20
Subject: Ten Per cent GBS for DoNER
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: Shri Dilip Saikia

## Government of India

## Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  †4558

To be answered on

Wednesday, August 20, 2025/Sravana 29, 1947 (Saka)

## QUESTION Ten Per cent GBS for DoNER

## † 4558.  Shri Dilip Saikia:

Will  the  Minister  of  DEVELOPMENT  OF  NORTH  EASTERN  REGION  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government continues to ensure that all non-exempted Central Ministries/Departments spend at least ten per cent of their Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for  the  development  of  the  North  Eastern  Region (DoNER), if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether  a  separate  dedicated  mechanism has been established to support and  coordinate  with  the  Ministries  facing  challenges  in  meeting  their  North  Eastern expenditure targets under the ten per cent Gross Budgetary Support scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)              the  details  of  the impact  of  the  launch  of  the  ten  per  cent  Gross  Budgetary Support Scheme Portal in improving transparency of expenditure for the North Eastern Region?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Sukanta Majumdar]

- (a)  and  (b)  The  expenditure  under  ten  percent  Gross  Budgetary  Support  (GBS) mechanism  of  Central  Sector  and  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  by  non  exempted Ministries/Departments/Organizations(MDOs) is monitored by the Ministry of Development  of North Eastern Region. In accordance with the Department of

Expenditure's Office Memorandum dated 5 th  May 2017, quarterly review meeting with all non-exempted Ministries/Departments is regularly held to assess the utilization of the ten  percent GBS earmarked for the North Eastern Region. During the quarterly review meetings, the issues of any North Eastern state Governments raised by the MDOs, are also reviewed and resolved. (c)

The monitoring portal for the expenditure under ten percent GBS mechanism, includes data entry and expenditure by all non-exempted MDOs. It helps in timely and just in time review of expenditure during the quarterly review meetings. The qualitative expenditure  during  2014-15  was  Rs  24,819.18  crores  and  in  2023-24  was  Rs. 1,02,749.00  crores.  In  the  last  11  years  i.e.  from  2014-15  till  2024-25,  Rs  6.11  Lakh crore was spent. This expenditure has created durable asset, which has increased rail, road  and  air  connectivity  and  has  shown  improvement  in  sectors  such  as  health, education, water and power.

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