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Lok Sabha Question No. 4127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Livestock Census
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4127

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2025

## LIVESTOCK CENSUS

## 4127.   SHRI KULDEEP INDORA:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has undertaken any livestock census for the purposes of an effective policy formation and also for proper fund allocation for animal welfare in different States:
- (b) if so, the details in this regard; and
- (c) the details of data so far collected about livestock in the State of Rajasthan, with a particular reference to the Districts of Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a)  &  (b)  Yes  Sir,  Livestock  Census  is  a  regular  quinquennial  exercise  of  Department  of  Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD). The first Livestock Census was conducted in the year 1919 and last census i.e. 20 th Livestock Census was conducted in 2019. The 21 st Livestock Census exercise has been launched across the country on 25 th October,  2024  and  is  likely  to  be completed  by  31 st March,  2025.  It  includes  enumeration  of  15  species  of  domesticated animals  namely,  cattle,  buffalo,  goat,  sheep,  yak,  mithun,  dog,  rabbit,  pig,  horse,  pony, donkey, mules, camel, elephant and poultry birds. Assessing trends in livestock and breeds for better policymaking, collating data on indigenous and exotic breeds for their conservation and  breeding  programs,  providing  valuable  inputs  for  various  government  planning  and initiatives for development and welfare in the livestock sector are some aims and objectives of this exercise.
- (c) The  enumeration  work  of  21 st Livestock  census  is  ongoing.  However,  as  per  the  20 th Livestock Census, the details of livestock count of State of Rajasthan as well as in Districts of Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh are as follows -

| Districts/ State   | Livestock   | Livestock   | Livestock   | Livestock   | Livestock   | Livestock   |
|--------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                    | Cattle      | Buffalo     | Goat        | Sheep       | Others      | Total       |
| Sriganganagar      | 6,36,702    | 2,00,125    | 303487      | 233917      | 9081        | 13,83,312   |
| Hanumangarh        | 5,44,264    | 3,02,203    | 180537      | 170021      | 20143       | 12,17,168   |
| Total: Rajasthan   | 1,39,37,630 | 1,36,93,316 | 20840203    | 7903857     | 425939      | 5,68,00,945 |

Note: Others include horse, pony, mule, donkey, camel & pigs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Programmes for Textiles Workers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri P P Chaudhary

## PROGRAMMES FOR TEXTILES WORKERS

## 4122. SHRI P P CHAUDHARY:

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

(a) the specific measures that are being taken to promote Rajasthan's traditional textiles and handicrafts in  international  markets,  particularly  the  block  prints,  tie-dye  techniques  and  handloom  products  that represent India's rich cultural heritage;

(b) whether any initiatives have been implemented to stabilize raw material costs for artisans and textile clusters  in  Rajasthan,  if  so,  the  manner  in  which  these  measures  are  benefiting  small  weavers  and craftspeople;

(c)  whether  any  special  skill  development  programs  have  been  designed  to  help  Rajasthan's  textile workers adapt to changing global market demands, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether any success stories have emerged from Rajasthan's textile sector in terms of export growth and international recognition, if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) & (b): Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) is implementing National Handicrafts Development Programme and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme on pan India basis. Under these schemes, support to artisans is provided through marketing support, skill development by means of Design programme, training programs, cluster development, direct benefit to artisans,  infrastructure  and  technology  support  and  assistance  through  Ambedkar  Hastshilp  Vikas Yojana.

Further,  Office  of  Development  Commissioner  (Handloom)  is  implementing  National  Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme on pan India basis. Under these schemes, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies/weavers for raw materials, procurement of upgraded looms & accessories, solar lighting units, construction of workshed, skilling, product & design development, technical and common infrastructure, marketing of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, concessional loans under weavers' MUDRA scheme, scholarships and social security etc.

(c) & (d): Ministry  of  Textiles  is  implementing  Scheme for  Capacity  Building  in Textile Sector (SAMARTH)  on  pan  India  basis.  It  provides  demand  driven,  placement  oriented  National  Skill Qualification  Framework  (NSQF)  compliant  skilling  programme  to  supplement  the  efforts  of  the industry  in  creating  jobs  in  the  organized  textile  and  related  sectors,  covering  the  textile  value  chain, excluding Spinning and Weaving in organized sector, through entry level and upskilling courses.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Smt. Hema Malini

## SCHEME FOR CAPACITY BUILDING IN TEXTILES

## 4118. SMT. HEMA MALINI:

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

(a)  whether the Government has launched the SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector)  as  a  comprehensive  skill  policy  framework  with  objective  of  enhancing  workforce  skills  and providing sustainable livelihood opportunities in the textile sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of the achievements made so far under the SAMARTH Scheme?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## )

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

(a) to (c): Ministry of Textiles is implementing Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector)  with  the  objective  to  provide  demand  driven,  placement-oriented  skilling  programmes  to supplement  the  efforts  of  the  industry  in  creating  jobs  in  the  organized  textile  and  related  sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving in organized sector. Samarth is  implemented  on  demand  driven  basis  across  the  country.  As  on  19.03.2025,  a  total  of  3.82  lakh beneficiaries have been trained (passed) and 2.97 lakh beneficiaries (77.74%) have been placed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Employment in Steel Industry
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Ramashankar  Vidharthi Rajbhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4117

FOR ANSWER ON 25.03.2025

## EMPLOYMENT IN STEEL INDUSTRY

4117. SHRI RAMASHANKAR RAJBHAR:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the measures  being taken by the Government  to increase  employment opportunities in the steel industry;
- (b) the measures being taken by the Government to adopt new technologies in steel production;
- (c) the schemes proposed by the Government to increase steel production; and
- (d) the details of Government job opportunities under the Ministry of Steel?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(c):   Steel is a de-regulated sector and the government acts as a facilitator by creating a conducive policy environment for the development of the steel sector. The government has taken the following measures to increase employment opportunities, steel production and to adopt new technologies in steel production:-

- i.  Implementation  of  Domestically  Manufactured  Iron  &  Steel  Products  (DMI&SP) Policy for promoting 'Made in India' steel for Government procurement.
- ii.  Launch  of  the  Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  for  Specialty  Steel  to promote the manufacturing of 'Specialty Steel' within the country and reduce imports by attracting capital investments.
- iii.  Union Budget has given thrust to infrastructure expansion which has increased steel consumption.
- iv.  Revamping of Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) for effective monitoring of imports to provide granular details on imports to the domestic steel industry.
- v.  Introduction of the R&D scheme viz. 'Promotion of R&D in Iron & Steel Sector', for providing financial assistance for the R&D projects under the identified thrust areas. The thrust  areas  for  providing  financial  assistance  under  the  R&D  Scheme,  are development of  new  alternate  processes  &  technologies  to  address  the  burning issues faced by the Iron & Steel Sector such as climate change (reducing emissions & reducing energy consumption), waste utilization, resource efficiency, etc.
- vi.  CPSEs, under this Ministry, have signed Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) with the various international technology providers in field of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), injection of coke oven gas in blast furnace, Green hydrogen injection etc. to accelerate decarbonization of steel manufacturing process.
7. (d) Posts in the Ministry of Steel are filled by Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), and other cadre controlling authorities, CPSEs under the Ministry have their own HR policies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Digitization Process for Informal Landholdings
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Tapir Gao, Shri Devusinh Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4114

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  MARCH, 2025

## DIGITIZATION PROCESS FOR INFORMAL LANDHOLDINGS

4114. Shri Devusinh Chauhan: Shri Tapir Gao:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state: (a) the  manner  in  which  the  Mission  ensures  inclusivity  for  women  farmers,  tenant farmers and those with informal landholdings in the digitization process; (b) the provision in place to support farmers in regions with low internet penetration or digital infrastructure; and (c) whether  the  Ministry  plans  to  expand  the  budget  based  on  the  progress  of  the

- Mission, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a):  The  State  Farmer  Registry  under  the  Digital  Agriculture  Mission  covers  all  the  land holders'  farmers,  including  women  farmers.  Farmers  Registry  application  also  has  the provision to onboard the tenant and lessee farmers. A State can decide to include such farmers in the Farmers Registry as per the State's policy. (b): Although internet penetration has increased in rural areas, additional steps have been taken to ensure digital inclusion of farmers who do not have mobile phones, they can use existing support structures like Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Krishi Sakhis, and Common Service Centres (CSCs), to get them registered on Agristack and access services and benefits. Further, states are organizing camps so that no farmer is left out from getting the benefits States for implementation of the Mission. (c): The Government has approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817

- Crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Assessment of Expected Demand and Supply of various Agricultural Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Parshottambhai Rupala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4111 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2025

## ASSESSMENT OF EXPECTED DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF VARIOUS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

## 4111 Shri Parshottambhai Rupala:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any mechanism to make an advance assessment of expected demand and supply of various agricultural produces so that excess production and acute shortage is prevented;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the mechanism has been successful in percolating such information to the farmers to grow crops as per requirement, thereby, making farming profitable as well as taming the demandsupply mismatch, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of fresh initiatives taken by the Government to fine tune such advance assessment and to sensitize the farmers of the country well in advance in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a)  to  (d):  Agriculture  marketing  is a  State  subject.  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare supplements  the  efforts  of  States  through  appropriate  policy  measures,  budgetary  support  and various schemes. The Central Govt. takes necessary measures as and when required to balance the demand  and  supply scenario of agricultural produce in the domestic market and ensure remunerative prices to the farmers through policy intervention.

Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare  releases  three  advance  estimates  and  one  final estimate  of  Area,  Production  and  Yield  in  respect  of  28  major  agriculture  crops  during  each agriculture year (July- June). The first advance estimates covers kharif crops and is released in the month of October. Second advance estimates covers both kharif and rabi crops and are released in month of February. Third advance estimates are released in the month of May and it covers Kharif, Rabi  and  Summer  crops.  The  final  estimates  are  released  in  the  month  of  September  after completion of the agriculture year.

In  order  to  augment  market  supply  and  prevent  excessive  price  volatility  in  agri-horticultural commodities, Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) scheme is being implemented since 2014-15. Under PSF,  buffer  stocks  of  major  pulses  and  onion  are  maintained  for  market  interventions  and  to discourage unscrupulous speculation. Stocks from the buffer are released in a calibrated manner to augment availability in the market. To meet increased demand in pulses, the procurement ceiling under Price Support Scheme (PSS) has been lifted by the Government in respect of Tur, Urad and Masoor for the year 2024-25.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Tariff Restrictions
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Kalyan Banerjee

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4105 ANSWERED ON 25/03/2025

## TARIFF RESTRICTIONS

## 4105.  SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware of the impact of US tariff reciprocity on Indian exports over trade restrictions which may decline over five percent;

(b) if  so,  the  details  of  long-term  impact  of  higher  tariff  rates  on  domestic  industries, especially MSMEs therefor;

(c) whether any proposal of the Government to protect India's market from lower-priced U.S. imports and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the  detail  of  action  plan  to  ensure  matching  benefits  for  Indian  exporters  and  between importers,  especially  in  areas  such  as  IT,  Pharma  against  mineral  fuels,  processed  food  and machineries thereto?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य और उद्योग मं त्रालय में राज्य मं त्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद )

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

(a) to (d) The U.S. has issued Memorandum on Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs on February 13, 2025, wherein the Secretary of Commerce and United States Trade Representative are to take necessary  actions  to  investigate  harm  to  U.S.  from  any  non-reciprocal  trade  arrangements adopted  by  trading  partners  and  provide  a  report  with  detailed  proposed  remedies  for  each trading partner, based on which, US action against relevant trading partner could, thereafter be undertaken under any of the relevant US legislations. As on date, reciprocal tariffs have not been applied by U.S. on India.

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.  Both  countries  plan  to  negotiate  a  mutually  beneficial, multi-sector  Bilateral  Trade  Agreement.  Both  countries  would  focus  on  increasing  market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, enhancing supply chain integration and resolving bilateral trade issues.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Uncultivable Land of Etawah due to lack of Water Management
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Jitendra Kumar Dohare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE& FARMERS' WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS' WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4104

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  MARCH 2025,

## Uncultivable Land of Etawah due to lack of Water Management

4104.  SHRI Jitendra Kumar Dohare :

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  about  50%  of  the  land  in  Etawah  district  is ravine/barren, which is not cultivable due to excessive erosion, rugged terrain and lack of water management;

(b) if  so,  the special cognizance taken by the Government in this regard along with the steps taken so far;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government proposes to conduct a survey and research by constituting a scientific  committee to study the topography, soil structure and drainage system of this region;

(e) if so, the progress made so far and the plan for the future;

(f) whether the Government is implementing an integrated scheme for water conservation, soil management and increasing green cover, if so, the details of concrete steps taken so far;

(g) whether the Government proposes to convert the ravine/barren lands into fertile lands as well as to allot to eligible farmers; and

(h) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (h): As reported by State Government of Uttar Pradesh, the problematic area including ravines/barren in Etawah district is 31508 ha, which is about 13% of the of total 240270 ha geographical area of the district.

Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed technologies for  reclamation  of  ravine  land  such  as  levelling  and  terracing,  peripheral  bunding, bamboo-based  gully  plugs,  water  harvesting  structures,  etc.  These  technologies have  been  shared  with  various  stakeholders  of  Etawah  district  through  several training programs by ICAR - Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, Research Centre, Agra. were sanctioned and implemented during 2009-10 to 2021-22 under PMKSY-WDC-

Department  of  Land  Resources  is  implementing  Watershed  Development Component  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana  (PMKSY-WDC)  in  the country  including  Etawah  district  of  Uttar  Pradesh  for  development  of  rainfed/ degraded  areas  including  wastelands  in  the  country.  The  scheme  has  major activities which inter alia includes ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and  moisture  conservation,  rain  water  harvesting,  nursery  raising,  afforestation, horticulture,  pasture  development,  etc.  9(nine)  projects  covering  area  of  41218  ha 1.0 in Etawah and one project covering an area of 4850 ha has been sanctioned in the district during 2021-22 under PMKSY-WDC- 2.0.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: Setting up New Industrial Units
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4102

ANSWERED ON 25.03.2025

## SETTING UP NEW INDUSTRIAL UNITS

## 4102. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

## Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to set up new industrial units or upgrade existing manufacturing  facilities,  district-wise  in  Bhiwani-Mahendragarh  &  Gurugram  Lok  Sabha Constituency;
- (b) whether any incentives have been provided to attract heavy industries to the region under the Make in India initiative;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is considering establishing a training institute for industrial skills to create job opportunities; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): Since  Industry  is  a  State  subject,  the  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  (MHI)  does  not maintain  any  centralized  data  relating  to  set  up  new  industrial  units  in  any  part  of  Country including Bhiwani-Mahendragarh & Gurugram.

- (b) & (c):

Does not arise in view of (a).

- (d): There is no such proposal.

- (e): Does not arise in view of (d).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: High Tariffs on Agricultural Products
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Smt. D K Aruna, Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4097 ANSWERED ON 25/03/2025

## HIGH TARIFFS ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

## 4097.  SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

SMT. D K ARUNA:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the tariffs levied on imports into India are five times higher than what the United States levies on its imports and the average duty levied by India was 17 percent in 2023, compared to 3.3 per cent levied by the U.S.;

(b) whether India's higher average was mostly due to high tariffs on agricultural products to protect domestic producers and while tariffs on agricultural goods are high and it is not so on manufactured products; and

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the present status and its effect on the common man in our country and in the market?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य और उद्योग मं त्रालय में राज्य मं त्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद

## )

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

(a) to (c) As per WTO 2023, India's simple average tariff rate is 17%, with simple average agricultural tariff (which includes textiles) being 39% and for industrial goods 13.5% for the year 2023. The  effective tariff rates were much  lower  through  Notifications issued by the Government.  Post  Union  Budget  2025-26,  the  simple  average  industrial  tariff  has  reduced  to 10.66%.

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