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Lok Sabha Question No. 1471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Availability of Water in Indravati Dam
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Malvika Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1471

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2025

## AVAILABILITY OF WATER IN INDRAVATI DAM

## 1471. SMT. MALVIKA DEVI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the action taken/being taken by the Government to ensure sufficient water availability in Indravati dam as a lot of repair is needed in it;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  any  future  projects  or  investments  for  Indravati  dam  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure that the rivers in Odisha have barrages for the use of water in summer at a lot of places for paddy production; and

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to clean the rivers and make sure they are maintained well?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) & (b) As informed by the State Government of Odisha, Indravati Dam is in good condition and no major repair is needed at present. Water availability depends on rainfall on its catchment area. As on 06.02.2025, the available storage in the Indravati reservoir is around 44% of their live storage capacity.

As of now, there is no such proposal for any future projects or investments for Indravati Dam.

(c) Government  of  Odisha  has  informed  that  27  number  of  barrages  have  been  envisaged  across  different rivers  in  the  State  to  ensure  storage  of  sufficient  water  in  summer  for  production  of  paddy  and  for  other essential purposes. Further, Government of Odisha has also planned various In-stream Storage Projects across different  rivers  in  the  State  to  ensure  storage  of  sufficient  water  in  summer  for  drinking  and  ground  water recharge purposes.

(d) The  pollution  on  the  river  stretches  in  Odisha are identified and prioritized according to their pollution category by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Water Quality of 50 rivers in Odisha was monitored at  133  locations  during  the  year  2019  and  2021.  As per the CPCB report on Polluted River Stretches (PRS) 2018, there were 19 PRS, which has now reduced to 7 as per the Report 2022.

Also,  a  technical  committee  on  Mahanadi  Rejuvenation  has  been  formed  by  the  Government  of  Odisha, Department of Water Resources vide notification dated 31.07.2024.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Cable Car Facility
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1466 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## CABLE CAR FACILITY

1466. SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  will  consider  the  use  of  cable  car facilities in the big and most populated cities to save time and energy during traffic jam situations as there are some pockets in metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata where such projects can be started; if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Union  Government  would  study  and  guide  State Governments  for  the  increased  use  of  ropeway  facilities  to  connect dense forests and difficult terrains with safety arrangements, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  intends  to  study  such  facilities  being used in countries with the most difficult terrains for smooth and safe movement of common people, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  Government  announced  National  Ropeway  Development Programme  -  Parvatmala  Pariyojana  in  Union  Budget  2022-23  for development  of  Ropeways  to  improve  last-mile  connectivity  in  hilly

regions. The ropeway infrastructure is ecologically sustainable alternative in place of conventional roads in difficult hilly areas. The idea  is  to  improve  connectivity  and  convenience  for  commuters, besides  promoting  tourism.  This  may  also  cover  congested  urban areas, where conventional mass transit system is not feasible. For  development  of  ropeway  infrastructure  in  dense  forests,  in urban areas and in difficult terrains, Government is collaborating with various  State  Governments  /  UT  Administrations.  The  investment decisions  are  taken  based  on  outcome  of  DPR,  fulfilment  of  the criteria, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Implementation of AI Technology in Power Distribution System
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Ve Vaithilingam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1465 ANSWERED ON 13.02.2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF AI TECHNOLOGY IN POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1465.  SHRI VE VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  cognizant  that  the  implementation  of  Artificial Intelligence  (AI)  technology,  spearheading  transformation  across  industries  in  recent years, can be a potential game changer in revolutionizing the power distribution system for reliable and efficient power supply and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to employ AI models for the betterment of both the electrical distribution network and the consumers in diverse ways?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) & (b) : The  Central  Government  is  aware  of  the  transformational  capabilities  of implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the power sector, including in the power distribution systems.

Reliable  datasets  are  critical  in  building  AI  models  since  they  provide  the foundation for training the models, enabling accurate predictions and decision-making. High-quality,  diverse,  and  clearly  defined  data  improves  AI  performance  and  reduces bias.  To  facilitate  efficient  data  collection  and  management,  the  implementation  of Smart  Metering  for  consumers,  along with  system  metering at the feeder and Distribution  Transformer  levels,  integrated  with  communication-enabled  Advanced Metering  Infrastructure  (AMI),  have  been  undertaken  under  the  ongoing  Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), launched in July 2021. Budgetary Support under the Scheme is being utilized for development of applications related to the use of advanced ICT  like  Artificial  Intelligence,  Machine  Learning  and  Blockchain  Technology  in  the Distribution Sector.

Further,  under  Smart  Distribution  System,  approved  under  RDSS,  AI  technology based works such as Distribution Transformer Health Management, IoT based monitoring of HV switchgear, Drone based asset management, etc. are also being taken up for improving the reliability and quality of power supply in Distribution Sector.

Additionally,  Central  Government  has  been  actively  engaging  with  start-ups, entrepreneurs and academia through initiatives such as Powerthon to foster continuous innovation  in  the  power  distribution  sector  by  providing  essential  support  by  offering resources,  mentorship  and  networking  opportunities  to  nurture  cutting-edge  AI  and Machine Learning technology driven ideas into viable, market-ready solutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Pilot Project preventing Stray Cattle-related Accidents
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb, Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Shri Mahesh Kashyap, Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1464

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## PILOT PROJECT PREVENTING STRAY CATTLE-RELATED ACCIDENTS

1464. SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

SHRI DARSHAN SINGH CHOUDHARY:

SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:

SHRI MAHESH KASHYAP:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the plan of the Government to prevent accidents caused by stray cattle;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  involve  Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or animal welfare organizations in the management of animal shelters and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the proposed plan being formulated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to engage with local communities to  raise  awareness  about  the  Pilot  Project  preventing  stray  cattlerelated accidents and its benefits; and
- (d) the provisions made for public reporting of stray cattle presence or accidents?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is primarily responsible  for  development  and  maintenance  of  National  Highways (NHs).  Cattle  underpasses  are  generally  provided along  the  NHs  at certain specified locations as analyzed during the DPR stage for safe cross movement of cattle & other animals. (b) No Sir. The traffic regulation on National Highways falls under the jurisdiction of State Government.  As such involvement of  NonGovernmental Organizations  (NGOs)  or  Animal  Welfare  Organizations in  the  management  of  animal  shelters  is  the  concern  of  State Governments. (c)  National  Highways  Authority  of  India signed  Memorandum  of Understanding (MoUs) in 4 projects for development of animal shelter to house the stray animals that impact the National Highways. (d)  Rajmarg  yatra  application  has  been  developed  for  road  users wherein all issues related to highways can be reported with feature to upload photos/videos on the application. The Application is available free of cost on Google Play Store and Apple Store.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Finance to MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1462 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2025

## FINANCE TO MSMEs

## 1462. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

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

- (a) the percentage of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that currently receive timely finance from formal financial institutions;
- (b) the  percentage  of  MSMEs  that  still  depend  on  the  informal  sector  for  lending  and  the average interest rate they pay; and
- (c) the proportion of MSMEs owned by women and SC/ST entrepreneurs, that have received formal credit?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): 5.94 crore MSMEs registered on  Udyam Registration Portal, as on date, are eligible to avail benefits under Priority Sector Lending (PSL). Further, as reported by RBI, till 31.03.2024 the  total  credit  outstanding  of  Scheduled  Commercial  Banks  to  MSMEs,  is  Rs.  27,25,657.46 crore against the 2,57,45,044 number of account.
- (b) and (c): As per Department of Supervision, Reserve Bank of India, till 31.03.2024, total credit  outstanding  of  Scheduled  Commercial Banks to MSMEs, is  Rs. 27,25,657.46 crore, of which the total Credit Flow to Women Entrepreneurs by Public Sector Banks is Rs. 11,69,279 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Training for Communication Navigation Surveillance
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1456

(To be answered on the 13 th  February 2025)

## TRAINING FOR COMMUNICATION NAVIGATION SURVEILLIANCE

1456.

DR. T SUMATHY ALIAS THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to provide adequate Training for Communication Navigation Surveillance (CNS)/Air Traffic Management (ATM) Personnel at Civil Aviation Training College (CATC) Allahabad and four Regional Training Centers (RTCs) at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of CNS/ATM personnel got trained during the last five years?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) & (b): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken significant steps to provide comprehensive training for Communication Navigation Surveillance (CNS) and Air Traffic Management (ATM) personnel through the Civil Aviation Training College (CATC) in Allahabad and Regional Training Centers (RTCs) located at major airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

The total number of CNS personnel trained during the financial years 202021, 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 are 1080, 349, 1513, and 1262, respectively. In the current financial year (2024-25), 2975 CNS personnel have been trained till date.

Similarly,  training  for  ATM  personnel  has  been  imparted  in  various disciplines. The number of ATM personnel trained during the financial years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 are 2008, 2265, 3535 and 3983 respectively. In the current financial year (2024-25), 3663 ATM personnel have been trained till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1455 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Round the Clock Operation in Cargo Complex at Trichy Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1455

(To be answered on the 13 th  February 2025)

## ROUND THE CLOCK OPERATION IN CARGO COMPLEX AT TRICHY AIRPORT

## 1455. SHRI DURAI VAIKO

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government considers declaring round the clock operation in Trichy Cargo Complex at Trichy airport; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) & (b) Trichy Airport handles only international cargo, with air cargo operations conducted in two shifts. Details of the international tonnage handled (in MT) are provided in Annexure-1.

The limited availability of international cargo at Trichy Airport makes roundthe-clock operations financially unviable.

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Annexure in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1455 for 13.02.2025 regarding 'Round the Clock Operation in Cargo Complex at Trichy Airport'.

Annexure - 1

## Details of the International Tonnage Handled (in MT):

|              | Annual Tonnage Handled (in MT)   | Annual Tonnage Handled (in MT)   | Average Per Day Tonnage handled (in MT)   | Average Per Day Tonnage handled (in MT)   |
|--------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| FY           | Export                           | Import                           | Export                                    | Import                                    |
| 2020-21 2714 |                                  | 26                               | 7.44                                      | 0.07                                      |
| 5198         |                                  | 19                               | 14.24                                     | 2021-22 0.05                              |
| 6352         | 5                                |                                  | 17.40                                     | 2022-23 0.01                              |
| 6592         | 1                                |                                  | 18.06                                     | 2023-24 0.003                             |
| 4267         | 2                                |                                  | 11.69                                     | 2024-25* 0.01                             |

*Source: CPMS, AAI | till Nov'24.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: PM Vishwakarma Scheme in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1450 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2025

## PM VISHWAKARMA SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 1450.  SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY:

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

- (a) whether it is true that out of 75,000 enrollments under PM Vishwakarma Scheme made by artisans  from  Nellore  district  of  Andhra  Pradesh  only  about  12,000  have  been  selected  for issuing e-vouchers for toolkits;
- (b) whether it is also true that only 1200 artisans have been sanctioned loans;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  to  include  more  artisans  under  PM  Vishwakarma Scheme from Nellore?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  PM  Vishwakarma  Scheme  was  launched  on  17.09.2023  to  provide  end-to-end support  to  artisans  and  craftspeople  of  18  trades  who  work  with  their  hands  and  tools.  As  of 10.02.2025, 75,780 applications have been received from Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. Out of  these,  12,497  applicants  have  been  successfully  registered  under  the  Scheme  after  a  threestage verification process at the Gram Panchayat/ULB level, District level, and Central level. Of the successfully registered beneficiaries, skill verification  has  been  completed  for  3,294 beneficiaries, and skill training has been completed for 2,862 beneficiaries, who are eligible for the e-voucher for toolkits. Of these, 2,741 beneficiaries have been issued e-vouchers for toolkits.
- (b) & (c): As of 10.02.2025, out of the 2,862 skill-trained beneficiaries who are eligible for the loan, loans have been sanctioned to 1,272 beneficiaries.
- (d): Under the Scheme, various outreach programmes, trade fairs and State-level exhibitions are  organised  across  the  country  to  spread  awareness  about  the  benefits  of  the  Scheme,  with funding from the Government of India. These initiatives aim to reach artisans, including those in Nellore, to include more and more artisans under PM Vishwakarma.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: EMRS in Odisha
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ananta Nayak

## 1449. SHRI ANANTA NAYAK:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) sanctioned in Odisha;
- (b) the number of EMRS currently operational and the timeline for the completion of the remaining schools;
- (c) the time of beginning of admissions in these schools; and
- (d) the number of students enrolled so far, particularly in the operational schools of Keonjhar district?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  has  approved  the  establishment  of  114  Eklavya  Model  Residential  Schools (EMRSs) in Odisha State out of which locations for 108 EMRSs have been approved as on 31.01.2025.
- ( b) As on date 47 EMRSs are operational in Odisha state .The building completion timeline after award of work is 18 months for plain areas and 24 months for LWE areas .
- (c) National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to manage and implement the scheme of EMRS, has issued Centralized admission Guidelines for the academic year 2025-26 on 01.01.2025, with specific instructions to State Societies to complete the admission procedure by 01.04.2025 to ensure a smooth and timely admission process. To facilitate this, NESTS has taken several measures, including issuing clear directives to State Societies regarding timelines and procedures, regular monitoring and coordination with States. These steps are aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and the timely completion of the admission process so that students can commence their academic session without delays.
- (d) A total of 757 students have been enrolled in EMRSs in Keonjhar district for the academic year 2024-25.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1449 TO BE ANSWERED ON- 13/02/2025

## EMRS IN ODISHA
Lok Sabha Question No. 1447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin Yojana in Bihar
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1447 ANSWERED ON 13.02.2025

## SWACHH BHARAT MISSION-GRAMIN YOJANA IN BIHAR

## 1447.  Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of funds released to Bihar under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) Yojana during the last five years and the current year, year-wise;
- (b) the total annual budget of the said scheme;
- (c) whether the release of funds to the States for the scheme has been delayed; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) :  Centre  share  funds  released  to  the  State  of  Bihar  under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] in the last 5 years and the current year is as under:
- (b) : The annual budget allocation (Centre share) for SBM(G) Phase II is as under:

In Rs Crore

| Financial Year            |   Funds released |
|---------------------------|------------------|
| 2019-20                   |          1867.38 |
| 2020-21                   |            88.56 |
| 2021-22                   |           128.01 |
| 2022-23                   |           711.49 |
| 2023-24                   |           700    |
| 2024-25 (till 10.02.2025) |           166.5  |
| Total                     |          3661.94 |

In Rs Crore

| Financial Year   |   Budget allocation |
|------------------|---------------------|
| 2020-21          |                6000 |
| 2021-22          |                6000 |
| 2022-23          |                5000 |
| 2023-24          |                7000 |
| 2024-25          |                7192 |
| Total            |               31192 |

(c)  &  (d)  :  Funds  are  released  to  the  States  under  SBM(G)  based  on  their  eligibility  as  per expenditure and unspent balance and on fulfilment of certain conditions viz. timely release of funds  from  Treasury  including  proportionate  State  share  and  submission  of  Utilization Certificates and Audit Report, etc., as per the guidelines of SBM(G) and instructions issued by Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance (MoF) from time to time. Accordingly, funds are released to the States under SBM(G) on receipt of requests/proposal from the States and  based  on  their  eligibility  without  any  delay.  Further,  from  2023-24,  DoE,  MoF  has introduced a new module SNA-SPARSH on pilot basis which has been extended for 26 States in current financial year for just-in-time release under Centrally Sponsored Schemes including SBM(G). So far, 13 States have been onboarded this new system under SBM(G) to which funds are released on daily basis as and when the payment files are received from the State Treasury.

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