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Lok Sabha Question No. 2461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Inspection Team to check Quality of Roads
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2461 ANSWERED ON 06/08/2024

## INSPECTION TEAM TO CHECK QUALITY OF ROADS

## 2461 SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has approved the construction of new roads  and  bridges  underPradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana (PMGSY) during the current year, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the time by which the Government proposes to implement the said yojana;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to send a central technical inspection  team  to  inspectthe  quality  of  roads  and  bridges being  constructed  under  the  phase  3  of  the  said  yojana inDarbhanga district of Bihar so that the quality of roads and bridges under construction is notcompromised; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):     The Government has announced that Phase IV of PMGSY will be launched to provide all-weather connectivity to 25,000 rural habitations  that  have  become  eligible  in  view  of  their  population increase.
- (c)  &  (d):      Based  on  a  complaint  received  from  Shri  Gopal  Ji Thakur, Hon'ble MP (Lok Sabha) regarding the poor quality of roads being  constructed  under  PMGSY  in  Darbhanga  district,  a  team  of National Quality Monitors(NQM) was sent by National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency(NRIDA), a technical arm of the

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Ministry to examine some newly constructed roads under PMGSY-III in Darbhanga district and give its finding. The team of NQM visited the  place  and  inspected  5  road  works  as  selected  by  Hon'ble  MP. The report of NQMs has been shared with the State Government for taking further necessary action in the matter and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) to the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: RGSA
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Shri Dharmendra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2457 ANSWERED ON 06.08.2024

## RGSA

## †2457 SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has provided funds to the States for strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), if so, the details thereof;
- b) the details of funds provided by the Government to Uttar Pradesh under the said scheme in each of the last three years and the current year;
- c) whether the Government is aware of the fact that Panchayat Sevaks in Uttar Pradesh and being paid meagre salaries; and
- d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to provide adequate funds to the Uttar Pradesh Government for the salaries of Gram Sevaks?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) & (b) Yes Sir. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) implemented the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) during 2018-19 to 20021-22 for strengthening of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the country including Uttar Pradesh. The scheme was demand driven and involved multi-dimensional activities relating to strengthening of PRIs with focus on Capacity Building and Training (CB&T) of Elected Representatives (ERs), Panchayat Functionaries (PFs) and stakeholders.

Further, the CSS of RGSA was revamped for implementation in States/ UTs, including Uttar Pradesh from 2022-23 to 2025-26, for intensive CB&T of the PRIs for effective governance at the grassroots and making Panchayats as vibrant centres of local selfgovernance and economic growth. There is a special focus in CB&T on localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) at grassroot level through the PRIs by using thematic approach by aggregating 17 SDGs into 9 themes of LSDGs and with collaborative efforts of Central Ministries and State line departments with 'whole of Government' approach at all levels. Details of fund released to Uttar Pradesh under the said schemes each of the last three year and the current year is as under:

| Year     | Scheme                               | Fund Released (Rs. in crore)   |
|----------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 2021-22  | Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) | 83.08                          |
| 2022-23  | Revamped RGSA                        | 85.05                          |
| 2023-24  | Revamped RGSA                        | 84.126                         |
| 2024-25* | Revamped RGSA                        | --                             |

*(as on 02/08/2024)

- (c) There is no post as 'Panchayat Sevaks' under RGSA scheme.
- (d) Does not arise in view of above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Industrial Development of Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Shankar Lalwani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2456

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  AUGUST, 2024/ SHRAVAN 15, 1946 (SAKA)

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

†2456

SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  new  plan  for  the industrial development of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the policy initiatives taken by the UT of Government of Jammu and Kashmir to turn the UT of Jammu and Kashmir into an investor friendly destination?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Government of India has notified the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS), 2021 for Industrial Development of Union Territory of Jammu  and  Kashmir  with  financial  outlay  of  ₹28,400  Crore  for encouraging  new  investments.  The  incentives  being  provided  under New Central Sector Scheme(NCSS) are as under:

- i. Capital Investment Incentive (CII)
- ii. Capital Interest Subvention (CIS)

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## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2456 FOR 06.08.2024

- iii. Goods & Services Tax Linked Incentive (GSTLI)
- iv. Working Capital Interest Subvention (WCIS)
3. (c): The  various  policy  initiatives  taken  by  the  Union  Territory  of Jammu and Kashmir,  to  boost  the  industry  sector  and  making  it  as investor friendly destination are given as under:
- i. New Central Sector Scheme, 2021
- ii. J&K Industrial Policy, 2021-30
- iii. J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30
- iv. J&K Private Industrial Estate Development Policy, 2021-30
- v. Policy for Promotion of Foreign Investment in Industrial Sector in J&K, 2022
- vi. J&K Single Window Rules, 2021
- vii. Turnover Incentive Scheme, 2021
- viii. J&K Wool Processing, Handloom and Handicraft Policy 2020
12. Financial Support Scheme for Cooperatives/Self Help Groups,
- ix. 2020
- x. Credit Card Scheme for Artisans and Weavers, 2020
- xi. Kharkhandar Scheme for Development of Craft Sector in J&K, 2021

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- xii. Export Subsidy Scheme, 2021
- xiii. Revised  Education  Scheme  2022  for  Artisans/Weavers  of Handicrafts and Handloom Department
- xiv. J&K Start Up Policy 2024-27

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## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2456 FOR 06.08.2024
Lok Sabha Question No. 2455 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Setting up of KVKs in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2455

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## SETTING UP OF KVKs IN UTTAR PRADESH

2455. DR. RAJKUMAR SANGWAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  Krishi  Vigyan  Kendras  (KVKs)  functioning  at  present across the country especially in the State of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) whether the Government has received proposals for setting up of new Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Uttar Pradesh;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

(a) At present, 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are functioning across the Country, out of which 89 KVKs are functioning in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

(b) to(d) :  National Commission on Agriculture (1976) in its report on 'Research, Education  and  Extension',  recommended  to  have  one  KVK  in  each  district. Opening of New KVKs in newly created districts is a continuous process as per the prescribed procedure and guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2454 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Fisheries Colleges in Bihar
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2 454

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## FISHERIES COLLEGES IN BIHAR

2454.  SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the fisheries colleges running in the State of Bihar, place-wise;
- (b) whether there has been a proposal by the State Government of Bihar to set up a fishery college in Naugachia, District Bhagalpur with a view to promote employment and fisheries;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the action taken/likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

- (a): There are 02 Colleges of Fisheries in Bihar:
- i. College  of  Fisheries,  Dholi  under  the  Dr.  Rajendra  Prasad  Central  Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar.
- ii. College of Fisheries, Kisanganj under Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
- (b) to (d): Government has not received any such proposal from the Government of Bihar.

However, the agriculture including agricultural education being a state subject, state governments can establish agriculture universities/colleges as per their requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Branches of BBSSL
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2453 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/08/2024

## Branches of BBSSL

## † 2453 SHRI SUNIL KUMAR :

Will the Minister of COOPERATION ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a)  the names of the places in Bihar where the branches of BBSSL are functioning;
- (b)  whether there is any branch of BBSSL in Valmiki Nagar;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  if not, whether the Government proposes to set up its branch in Valmiki Nagar and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a) to (d): Ministry of Cooperation has set up Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. The BBSSL is promoted by IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NAFED, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and NCDC. The initial paid up capital of BBSSL is Rs. 250 Cr with contribution of Rs. 50 Cr each by the five promoters and authorized share capital is  Rs.  500  Cr. The  BBSSL will undertake production, procurement & distribution of quality seeds under single brand through network of cooperatives to improve crop yield and develop a system for preservation and promotion of indigenous natural seeds. BBSSL will help in increasing the seed replacement rate, and varietal replacement rate by ensuring the role of  farmers  in  production  of  certified  seeds.  This  society  will  focus  on  production,  testing, certification,  procurement,  processing,  storage,  branding,  labelling  and  packaging  of  two generations of seeds i.e., foundation and certified (breeder seeds will be sourced from Public Sector Research Organizations and International Research Institutes i.e., ICRISAT, IRRI, CIMMYT etc.) through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) by leveraging various schemes and policies of  different  ministries  of  Government  of  India  in  a  focused  manner  through  'Whole  of  the Government Approach'. The cooperatives of all levels from primary to apex can become members of BBSSL. BBSSL will perform its activities through network of its member cooperatives. So far a total no. 11,713 cooperatives have become member of BBSSL. Out of which 268 cooperatives are from Bihar. So far as Valmiki Nagar is concerned, 05 cooperatives of West Champaran District has become member of BBSSL. Further, to start its operations in Bihar, BBSSL has posted an officer in Bihar for sales & marketing activities.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: PMGSY in Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2450 ANSWERED ON 06/08/2024

## PMGSY IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

## 2450 DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

## Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) the number  of roads sanctioned for the  Kangra-Chamba Parliamentary Constituency inHimachal Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri  Gram  SadakYojana  (PMGSY)  during  the  last  tenyears, name-wise;
- (b) the funds earmarked for the construction of the said roads;
- (c) the details of the progress made so far in the said construction work;
- (d) whether the Government is aware of the villages in Himachal Pradesh  which  have  notbeen  connected  through  the  said yojana so far and if so, the details thereof, district-wise; and
- (e) the details of scheme being formulated by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  The Government launched Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana  (PMGSY)  in  December  2000,  as  a  one-time  special intervention  to  provide  rural  connectivity,  by  way  of  a  single  allweather road, to the eligible unconnected habitations of designated population  size  (500+  in  plain  areas  and  250+  in  North-Eastern States,  Himalayan  States,  Desert  and  Tribal  Areas  as  per  2001 census)  in the core network  for uplifting  the  socio-economic condition of the rural population.

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As on 02nd August, 2024, 2,538 habitations in the population size of 250+ in the State of Himachal Pradesh have been provided connectivity under PMGSY.

The road-wise, year-wise and district wise details of works sanctioned,  completed  and  expenditure  thereof  under  Pradhan Mantri Gram  SadakYojana (PMGSY), including in Kangra and Chamba  districts  of  Kangra  Parliamentary  Constituency  may  be accessed  at  ommas.nic.in->proposals->statewise  list  of  roads. The Parliamentary  Constituency  wise  data  is  not  maintained  in  the Ministry.

- (d) & (e): The Government has announced that Phase IV of PMGSY will be launched to provide all-weather connectivity to 25,000 rural habitations which have become eligible in view of their population increase.  Action,  consequential  to  the  announcement,  is  being taken in  the  Ministry.  The  State  Government  of  Himachal  Pradesh has  reported  246  unconnected  habitations  of  population  size  250 and  above  in  the  State, as  per  census  2011,  district-wise,  as follows:

| S. No.   | District Name   |   Total |
|----------|-----------------|---------|
| 1        | Bilaspur        |      60 |
| 2        | Chamba          |      45 |
| 3        | Kangra          |      12 |
| 4        | Kullu           |      25 |
| 5        | Mandi           |      48 |
| 6        | Shimla          |      46 |
| 7        | Sirmaur         |       8 |
| 8        | Solan           |       2 |
| Total    | Total           |     246 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: New Criminal Laws-Withdrawal of Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jugal Kishore

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2449

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  AUGUST, 2024/ SHRAVAN 15, 1946 (SAKA)

NEW LAWS

†2449 SHRI JUGAL KISHORE: SHRI MANISH JAISWAL

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  special  provisions  have  been  made  in  the  new  laws  for withdrawal of cases;

(b) whether version of the victim is also likely to be heard in the matter of withdrawal of cases; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a) to (c): To foster a more victim-centric approach in the criminal justice system,  a  proviso  has  been  added  under  section  360  of  the  Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 to provide that before withdrawal of  prosecution, the Court shall give an opportunity of being heard to the victims.  This  provision  acknowledges  and  incorporates  the  concerns  of victims, enhancing the overall fairness and responsiveness of the criminal justice process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Vacancies in CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2447

ANSWERED ON 06.08.2024

## VACANCIES IN CPSEs

## 2447.  SHRI SUBBARAYAN K: COM. SELVARAJ V:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of vacancies in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) as on March 2024;
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to fill these vacancies on a time-bound manner/programme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): Deployment of Manpower in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the administrative control of MHI is depending upon the growth and volume of the business and is not  vacancy  based.  This  Manpower  strength  expands  and/  or  contracts  to  suit  the  changing business outlook.

(b)&(c):

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: PMAY-G in Punjab
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2445 ANSWERED ON 06/08/2024

## PMAY-G IN PUNJAB

## 2445 DR. RAJ KUMAR CHABBEWAL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) the details of total funds spent on the Pradhan MantriAwaasYojana - Gramin (PMAY-G)since its inception;
- (b) the number of homes allotted to beneficiaries in Punjab under PMAY-G since itsinception;
- (c) the  number  of  applications  that  are  currently  pending  under PMAY-G; and
- (d) the total amount of funds allocated to the PMAY-G that could not be utilized within thetimeframe?

## ANSWER

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

(a):              The  Ministry  of  Rural  Development  is  implementing  the Pradhan MantriAwaasYojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) w.e.f. 1st April, 2016 to provide assistance to eligible rural households for construction of 2.95  crorePucca  houses  with  basic  amenities  to  achieve  the objective of 'Housing For All' in rural areas by 2024. Till date under PMAY-G, an amount of Rs. 2,22,688.63crores has been released as Central  share  to  the  State/UTs.  The  total  funds  utilized  by  the states/UTs is Rs. 3,37,601crore including state share since inception of the scheme.

- (b):        The number of houses targeted, sanctioned and completed under PMAY-G since its inception to date in the State of Punjab is as follows:
- (c):        The identification of beneficiaries under PMAY-G is based on the housing deprivation parameters  and  exclusion criteria prescribed under Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011. These criteria are applied on SECC 2011 database and a system generated priority list of households from the database is deliberated upon in Gram  Sabha  meetings.  After  due  verification  by  the  Gram  Sabhas and completion of Appellate Process, Gram panchayat-wise Permanent Wait List (PWL) is prepared. Thereafter, Awaas+ survey was conducted during January 2018 to March 2019 to identify those beneficiaries  who  though  were  eligible  for  inclusion  in  PWL,  but claimed  to  be  left  out  from  the  SECC  2011.  In  this  exercise,  the States/UTs  had  uploaded  details  of  additional  households,  which were  also  subjected  to  Gram  Sabha  verification  and  Appellate Process as explained above.

| Target allocated   | by Houses Sanctioned by Houses Completed   |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| 39,689             | 39,619 38,406                              |

The entire target of 2.95 crore has been allocated to the states/UTs. Out of this, all houses have been sanctioned to the beneficiaries by the States/UTs and 2.64 crore houses have been completed as on 1.08.2024.

- (d):        Under PMAY-G, the central share of Rs. 13594 crore could not be released to the states owing to less utilization of funds in the states, delay in release of  central and state shares, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Implementation of PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2442 ANSWERED ON 06/08/2024

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PMGSY

## 2442 SHRI AMRA RAM:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement the Pradhan Mantri  Gram  SadakYojana(PMGSY)  considering  January  2024 as the base year keeping in view that 2001 has beenconsidered  to  be  the  base  year  for  implementation  of PMGSY and if so, the time by which it islikely to be done;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether  the  said  decision  is  necessary  in  public  interest  so that  each  and  every  village  canbe  connected  with  roads  as population  of  a  large  number  of  villages  has  increased  and severalnew villages have been formed?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  Pradhan PradhanMantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY) was launched  in  the  year  2000  as  a  one-time  special  intervention  to provide  rural  connectivity,  by  way  of  a  single  all-weather  road,  to the eligible unconnected habitations of designated population size (500+  in  plain  areas  and  250+  in  North-Eastern  States,  Himalayan States and Himalayan Union Territories, Deserts and Tribal Areas as per  2001  census)  in  the  core  network  for  uplifting  the  socioeconomic condition of the rural population.  In the critical Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected blocks (as identified by MHA), additional relaxation  has  been  given  to  connect  eligible  habitations  with population 100 persons and above (as per Census 2001).

The Government in the Budget Speech for FY 2024-25 has announced that Phase IV of PMGSY will be launched to provide allweather connectivity to 25,000 rural habitations which have become  eligible in view of their population increase. Action, consequential to the announcement, is being taken by the Ministry.

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