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Lok Sabha Question No. 4982 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Jute Packaging Materials Act
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4982 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.04.2025

## JUTE PACKAGING MATERIALS ACT

## 4982. DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:

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

- (a)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  is  addressing  the  challenges  faced  by  the  sugar  industry  in using jute packaging while protecting the interests of the jute sector in the country;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to be taken of the Jute Packaging Materials Act (JPM Act) with the practical concerns of sugar mills and bulk consumers;
- (c)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  is  supporting  the  jute  industry  in  increasing  BIS-certified suppliers to meet the demand for high-quality jute packaging; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to prevent quality deterioration of sugar due to moisture retention in jute packaging?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a) to (d): The Jute Packaging Material Act (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 provides  for  the  compulsory  use  of  Jute  Packaging  Material  in  the  supply  and  distribution  of  certain commodities in the interests of production of raw jute and Jute Packaging Material, and of the persons engaged  in  the  production  thereof.      Under  the  provision  of  JPM  Act,  every  year  Standing  Advisory Committee meets with various stakeholders including Sugar Industry Association and Cooperatives to consider  their  views  and  opinions  for  recommendation  the  commodities  and  percentage  thereof  to  be packed in Jute material.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issues technical standards time to time for the jute bags to be used in packaging of sugar. Presently, as per BIS specifications, Type 'C' and Type 'E' jute bags are fit for sugar packaging. As on date, 37 jute mills have been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards to supply jute bags for packing sugar, and meet the demand for the sugar industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4972 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local Campaigns
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Mukesh Rajput

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4972 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.04.2025

## ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT AND VOCAL FOR LOCAL CAMPAIGNS

## 4972. SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

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

(a)  the  manner  in  which  setting  up  of  start  ups  initiative  in  textile  sector  align  with  the  Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local campaigns;

- (b) the role of India Haat in promoting exports of Indian handicrafts and handlooms; and
- (c)  the  plan  being  formulated  by  the  Government  to  expand  Indie  Haat  to  reach  a  wider  audience domestically and internationally?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a) to (c): Indie Haat is an annual event organized for Bharat Tex, India's largest Textile Trade Fair which underlines the importance of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local Campaigns of India. The event  showcase  the  best  of  Indian  Handicraft  and  Handloom  to  the  visitors  and  exhibitors  of  over hundred countries who participate in the Bharat Tex event.

To  increase  the  reach  of  Indie  Haat  to  domestic  as  well  as  International  audiences,  the  event  was organized in sync with Bharat Tex, India's largest Textile Trade fair. This has amplified the visibility of India's rich handloom and handicraft heritage among international buyers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. Further, the participating exporters and foreign buyers in Bharat Tex were invited to visit and interact with artisans and weavers. Indie Haat organized features a vibrant display of 80 different types  of  handcrafted  and  handwoven  products,  crafted  by  85  artisans  and  weavers  from  across  the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4971 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Bilateral Trade Agreements
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4971 ANSWERED ON 01/04/2025

## BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENTS

## 4971.  SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) the  details  of  the  expected  total  trade  volume  that  India  aims  to  achieve  through  the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreements (BTA) with the US;

(b) the  extent  to  which  the  Government  plans  to  ensure  that  the  BTA  does  not  violate  the WTO's MFN principle; and

- (c) the details of the key differences between this BTA and a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (c) The Government of India continues to engage with the Government of United States to  achieve  enhancement  and  broadening  of  bilateral  trade  ties  in  a  mutually  beneficial  and  fair manner.  Both  nations released a joint statement on February 13, 2025, reaffirming their commitment to deepening economic ties. Under the ambitious "Mission 500", both countries aim to more than double US-India trade to USD 500 billion by 2030 to be achieved by deepening the trade relationship across multiple sectors.

Recognizing  that  this  level  of  ambition  would  require  new  trade  terms,  both  the  Governments announced plans to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall of 2025. India, as a member of WTO, is committed to the rules-based multilateral trading system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4970 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Production of Speciality Steel Scheme
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri P P Chaudhary, Shri Manoj Tiwari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4970 FOR ANSWER ON 01.04.2025

## PRODUCTION OF SPECIALITY STEEL SCHEME

4970.  SHRI P P CHAUDHARY: SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  investment  committed  by  companies  for  the  production  of  'Speciality  Steel' under the incentive programme as on February 2025;
- (b) the volume of 'Speciality Steel' produced under the scheme as of February 2025;
- (c) whether there has been any increase in employment due to the Incentive scheme; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

(a)to(d):    The current status of key indicators in PLI Scheme for specialty steel are as follows:-

|                               | Commitment during scheme tenure by selected companies   | Actual achievement up to February, 2025   |
|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Investment Committed (Rs. Cr) | 27,106                                                  | 19,850                                    |
| Production (in '000t)         | 7,940                                                   | 1,950                                     |
| Employment (in Nos.)          | 14,760                                                  | 9,259                                     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4965 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Definition of Kutcha House under PMAY-G
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4965 ANSWERED ON 01/04/2025

## DEFINITION OF KUTCHA HOUSE UNDER PMAY-G

## 4965. SHRI CHHATRAPAL SINGH GANGWAR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- whether  the  Government  proposes  to  revise  the  definition  of House'  under  Pradhan  MantriAwasYojana-  Gramin (PMAY-G) so that the houses with pucca walls but kutcha roof can be categorized as 'Half-Kutcha House' and the benefits of
- (a) 'Kutcha the said scheme can be extended to such houses;
- (b)
- if so, the steps taken in this regard till date;
- (c)
- if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  any  special
- assistance scheme for such houses?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): Under  PMAY-G,  eligible  beneficiaries  includes  all  the houseless and  households  living  in  zero,  one  or  two  rooms  with kutcha wall and kutcha roof (kutcha houses) as per Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC-2011).

As per the SECC definition of Kutcha house, a kutcha house is a  house  with  predominant material of wall of dwelling room being mud,  unburnt brick, wood,  stone  not  packed  with  mortar  and  predominant  material  of roof  of  dwelling  room  being  Grass,  thatch,  bamboo,  wood,  mud,

Grass, thatch, bamboo,  plastic, polythene, plastic, polythene, handmade tiles.

However, an Expert Committee under the chairmanship of late Shri Nagesh Singh, Former Additional Secretary to the Government of  India  was  constituted  to  provide  its  recommendations  on  the proposals from the States of Assam, Tripura, Punjab and

Uttar Pradesh for  revisiting  the  definition  of  Kutcha house  under PMAY-G. As per the recommendations given by the Expert Committee, for the State of Assam and Tripura, decision was taken that  for  the  state  of  Assam  and  Tripura,  'the  house  with  the  CGI sheet  roof  and  Kutcha wall  may  be  considered  as  Kutcha house, whereas wall with moisture degradable materials like 'Icra' panels, unburnt bricks,  etc.  with  external  surface  protected  with  cement sand plaster may be considered as pucca wall.'

(d)  : There  is  no  such  proposal  currently  under  consideration  of Ministry of Rural Development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Original Handlooms
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4960 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.04.2025

## ORIGINAL HANDLOOMS

4960. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P:

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

(a)  whether  steps  are  being  taken  to  safeguard  original  handloom  products  in  the  country,  if  so,  the details thereof;

(b)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  many  of  the  handloom  products  are  weaved  under  machine  and  sold  as handloom products in the country; and

(c) the action taken by the Government against fake handloom products in the country?

उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a) to (c): 104 important and famous traditional handloom products have been registered under the Geographical Indications (GI) of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Registered users of GI products  have  rights  under  the  Act  to  approach  the  respective  police  authorities  to  safeguard  their interests against illegal manufacturing / marketing of GI registered handloom products.

The Government has been implementing the Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985 for production of reserved items only on Handlooms and to protect the interest of handlooms weavers in the country. 11 textiles articles with some technical specifications are exclusively reserved for  production  on  handlooms.  Central  Assistance  is  provided  under  the  Scheme  to  eligible  State Governments  for  effective  implementation  of  the  Act.  Inspections  are  carried  out  in  the  field  by respective State Handloom Departments and field offices of the Central Government for enforcing the provisions of the Act.

The Government has introduced 'Handloom Mark' to identify products woven on handlooms. Awareness creation activities are carried out from time to time to popularise these measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4959 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Establishment of Agriculture Research Institute in Bodoland
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Joyanta Basumatary

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4959

TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST  APRIL, 2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN BODOLAND

4959. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि  और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether  the Government  has  received  any  proposal  for  setting  up Agriculture Research Institute in Bodoland; (b) whether it is fact that there was one Agriculture Seed Research Institute in Bodoland but got closed due to unknown reasons; (c) whether the Government is considering for revival of that Seed Research Institute; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): At present, there is no proposal for setting up agriculture research institute at Bodoland.
- (b) to (d): There  was  no  Central  Government  Agriculture  Seed  Research Institute in Bodoland. Hence, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Export of Indian Handicrafts
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Dileshwar Kamait

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4956 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.04.2025

## EXPORT OF INDIAN HANDICRAFTS

## 4956. SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT:

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

(a) the role of IndieHaat in promoting the export of Indian handicrafts and handlooms products; and (b)  the  plans  being  formulated  by  the  Government  to  expand  the  reach  of  IndieHaat  to  a  wider population at domestic and International level?

उत्तर ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

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

(a) & (b): Indie Haat is an annual event organized for Bharat Tex, India's largest Textile Trade Fair to showcase the best of  Indian  Handicraft  and  Handloom  to  the  visitors  and  exhibitors  of  over  hundred countries who participate in the event. The event amplifies the visibility of India's rich handloom and handicraft  heritage  among  international  buyers,  policymakers,  and  industry  stakeholders.  Further,  the participating exporters and foreign buyers in Bharat Tex are invited to visit and interact with artisans and weavers. This year Indie Haat, organized from 12 th to 18 th February 2025 in National Crafts Museum & Hastkala  Academy,  New  Delhi,  featured  a  vibrant  display  of  80  different  types  of  handcrafted  and handwoven products, crafted by 85 artisans and weavers from across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Export Dip
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4955 ANSWERED ON 01/04/2025

## EXPORT DIP

## 4955.    SMT. MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( वािणǛ एवं उȨोग मंũी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is  a  dip  in  export  in  the  country  during  the  last  three  months,  if  so,  the reasons therefor; and
- (b) the details of sectors affected by the dip during the said period, export and month-wise?

## ANSWER

## वािणǛ एवं उȨोग मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी िजितन Ůसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (b) The  details  of  India's  overall  export  (Merchandise  +  Services)  during  the  last three months are attached at Annexure-I.

The details of sector-wise merchandise trade can be accessed at DoC's website i.e. https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/eidb/default.asp. Some of the sectors where dip has been seen are in petroleum products exports which was on account of decline of global prices in petroleum and in gems and jewellery segment which was impacted due to geo-political tensions.

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## Annexure-I

## Statement referred to in reply of part (a) to (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred question no. 4955 for answer on 01 st April 2025.

The details of India's overall export during the last three months are as under:

| (value in US$ billion)   | (value in US$ billion)                  |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Month                    | Overall Export (Merchandise + Services) |
| November' 24             | 63.97                                   |
| December' 24             | 74.66                                   |
| January' 25              | 71.12                                   |

Source: DGCI&S & RBI
Lok Sabha Question No. 4954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4954

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01 ST  APRIL, 2025/ CHAITRA 11, 1947 (SAKA)

CRIME AND CRIMINAL TRACKING NETWORK AND SYSTEM

†4954. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  uses  and  results  of  Crime  and  Criminal  Tracking  Network  and System (CCTNS) along with the details thereof;
- (b)  the  importance and benefits of connecting the police stations of the country  through  Crime  and  Criminal  Tracking  Network  and  System (CCTNS); and
- (c)  the  number of police stations connected to CCTNS in the country at present?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b):  Crime  and  Criminal  Tracking  Network  &  Systems  (CCTNS)

facilitates collection, updation, and sharing of data related to crime and criminals in near real time basis. It facilitates various benefits to State/

Union Territory Police, Central Law Enforcement Agencies and citizens of India, as per details given below:

Benefits to Police and Central Law Enforcement Agencies(CLEAs):

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4954 FOR 01.04.2025

- Computerization of police processes, including filing of Complaints, FIRs, Investigation details, Chargesheet, Court disposal and appeals, Challans/Registers, etc.
- Search on National/State database of crime & criminals
- Enable  sharing  of  data  amongst  Police,  Central  Law  Enforcement Agencies  (CLEAs),  Courts,  Prison,  Forensic  and  Prosecution  for effective justice delivery

The following services have been provided to citizens at National level through Digital Police Portal and Central Citizen Services Portal:

- Missing Persons search
- Generate Vehicle NOC
- Proclaimed Offenders information
- Locate Nearest Police Station

In  addition,  the  following  9  mandated  citizen  services  have  been provided by State CCTNS Citizen Portals:

- •
- •
- Filing of complaints to the concerned Police Station
- Obtaining the status of complaints
- Obtaining the copies of FIRs
- Details of arrested persons/ wanted criminals
- Details of missing/ kidnapped persons
- Details of stolen/ recovered vehicles, arms and other properties

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4954 FOR 01.04.2025

- Submission of requests for issue/ renewal of various  NOCs (Procession, Event / Performance, Protest/ Strike etc.)
- Verification  requests  for  servants,  employment,  passport,  senior citizen registrations etc.
- Portal  for  sharing  information  and  enabling  citizens  to  download required Forms
- (c)  As  on  01.02.2025, all 17,171 Police Stations across the country are connected and using CCTNS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4953 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: GeM Portal
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4953 ANSWERED ON 01/04/2025

## GeM PORTAL

## 4953.  SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Government has barred small traders from supplying the goods from GeM Portal  by  introducing  the  method  of  Original  Equipment  Manufacturer,  in  which,  original manufacturer can only sell the goods from GeM Portal;

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

(c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  that  the  introduction  of  OEM  method,  small suppliers are not able to do their business and facing it problem with GeM system and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of the steps being taken to address the problems of small traders?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद) (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) Government has not  barred  small  traders  from  supplying  goods  from  the  GeM  Portal.  In 10,870 categories of products (out of total of 11,020 live categories), Re-sellers can supply goods through  GeM.  Only  in  about  150  categories  (mainly  related  to  certain  lifesaving  Drugs  and Pharmaceutical  Products,  Medical  Equipment  and  Accessories,  Medicines,  Motor  Vehicles),  resellers  are  not  allowed. GeM  has  taken  several  initiatives  to  support  small  and  women-led enterprises, including:

- i. Provision  of Marketplace  filters and  product  catalogue  icons  to  distinguish  product catalogues by women entrepreneurs in Direct Purchase/L1 mode of procurement.
- ii. Exemption from payment of caution money.
- iii. Forward market linkages for Women, Startups, Self Help Groups, Artisans& Weavers, One District  One  Product  (ODOP),  Farmers  Producer  Organisation  (FPOs)  etc.  through  the creation of 8 '#vocalforlocal' GeM Outlet Stores.
- iv. Application Programming Interface (API) integration with Udyam MSME database for 2step seller auto-registration on the GeM platform.
- v. Strategic  relationships  through  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoUs)  with  key  players namely;  Laghu  Udyog  Bharati,  Federation  of  Indian  Chambers  of  Commerce  &  Industry Ladies  Organization  (FLO),  Self  Employed  Women's  Association  (SEWA)  among  others from the Industry, Government and Not-for-Profit sector.
- vi. Participation in Industry exhibitions, fairs, roadshows and events, etc., held at India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)/ India Exposition Mart Limited (IELM)
- vii. Immersive Onboarding (from seller registration to product catalogue upload on the portal) of sellers, cataloguing success stories of sellers for enhanced interest and engagement among prospective sellers.
8. (b) to (d) Does not arise in view of the above.

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