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Lok Sabha Question No. 337 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 337 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN DHANBAD, JHARKHAND

## *337. SHRI DULU MAHATO:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any representation requesting urgent intervention for the timely completion of the construction work of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether any timeline has been fixed by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 337 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025 ASKED BY SHRI DULU MAHATO, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING 'CONSTRUCTION OF KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN DHANBAD, JHARKHAND'.

(a) to (d): As per information received from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), no representation has been  received requesting urgent intervention for the timely completion  of  construction  work  of  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  (KV)  No.  2  in  Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Proposals for opening of new KVs are sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government  of  India / State Governments  /  Union Territories (UTs) Administrations, with commitment to provide requisite resources including land and temporary accommodation for setting up a new KV as per norms.   Construction of permanent buildings for KVs  is a continuous process, which depends upon identification of suitable land, completion of transfer / lease formalities in favour of KVS by the sponsoring authorities, submission of drawings / estimates by construction agency, availability of funds and requisite approvals etc. As per information received from KVS, KV No. 2 Dhanbad is functioning from the  academic  year  2003-04  in  the  temporary  accommodation  provided  by  the  State Government of Jharkhand.  Initially, a land measuring 05.00 acres was transferred in favour of KVS in February, 2018 for construction of permanent school building but there was encroachment and Court case on the said land. Subsequently, the State Government of Jharkhand has proposed an alternate land parcel measuring 4.30 acres, which was accepted by KVS in September, 2023 subject to removal of certain shortcomings such as earth filing, approach road, drinking water supply etc. The said land, free of all discrepancies, is  yet to be transferred by State

Government of Jharkhand in favour of KVS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 336 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Preservation and Development of Birthplaces of Khusro and Tulsidas
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO.†*336

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIRTHPLACES OF KHUSRO AND TULSIDAS

†*336  SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government  proposes  to preserve and  develop the birthplaces of Amir Khusro and Tulsidas Ji, namely Patiyali and Soron, situated in Etah Lok Sabha Constituency under any special scheme in view of their literary and cultural contribution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to declare the said historical sites as national heritage sites;
- (d) if  so, the details thereof and if not, whether the Government is likely to consider the said proposal in near future;
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  implementing  any  special  scheme  for setting up of research centres, cultural heritage sites or other development schemes at the said sites; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by which the said sites are likely to be included?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) to (f): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (f) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*336 FOR 24.03.2025.

- (a) Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  takes  up  the  conservation  and

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preservation  work  of  3698  centrally  protected  monuments/sites  across

- (b) the  country.  However,  the  birthplaces  of  Amir  Khusro  and  Tulsidas  ji, namely Patiyali and Soron, situated in Etah Lok Sabha Constituency are not protected monuments under the jurisdiction of ASI. At present, there is no such proposal for preservation and development of these monuments under any scheme.
- (c) There is no such proposal under consideration.

&

(d)

- (e) & (f)
- There is no such proposal under consideration.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 328 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Vacant Teaching Posts in Central Universities
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri K Gopinath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 328 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## Vacant Teaching Posts in Central Universities

## *328. Shri K Gopinath:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  teaching  posts  lying  vacant  in  various  Central  Universities  across  the country, State-wise particularly in Tamil Nadu;
- (b) whether the Government is taking any concrete steps to fill the said vacant posts; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  328  FOR  24.03.2025  ASKED  BY  SHRI  K  GOPINATH REGARDING VACANT TEACHING POSTS IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES.

(a)  to  (c):  Central  Universities  under  the  purview  of  Ministry  of  Education  are  statutory autonomous  organizations  established  under  respective  Central  Acts  of  Parliament  and governed by provisions of the Acts, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations made thereunder. The University  Grants  Commission  has  informed  that  as  on  01.03.2025,  there  are  4915  vacant teaching  posts  in  Central  Universities,  including  28  vacant  teaching  posts  of  Central University of Tamil Nadu.

Occurring of vacancies and filling thereof is a continuous process. The vacancies arise due to retirement, resignation and additional requirements on account of enhanced students' strength; the onus of filling up the posts lies on the Central Universities (CUs).  Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission (UGC) regularly monitor the institutions and the Central Universities have been directed to fill up the vacancies in regular mode. Through special recruitment drives more than 7825 teaching positions have been filled in the Central Universities. UGC  has  launched a unified recruitment portal called  CU-Chayan  on 02.05.2023 to provide a common platform for listing of vacancies/advertisement/jobs across all Central Universities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 324 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Proposal for Champaran Museum in Lauriya, Valmiki Nagar
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. †* 324

ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## PROPOSAL FOR CHAMPARAN MUSEUM IN LAURIYA, VALMIKI NAGAR

†*324 SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

- Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether many cultural heritage sites exist in Valmiki Nagar of Bihar such as Valmiki Ashram, Mata Nardevi Temple, Jatashankar Dham, Kauleshwar Nath Temple, very ancient ruins of the Mauryan Empire, etc.; (b) whether  the  cultural  heritage  sites  in  Valmiki  Nagar  also  include  the  very  old Buddhist  pillar  of  Lauriya  along  with  the  temples  of  Maharishi  Bharthari  and  Kali Mata in Ramnagar; (c) if  so,  whether the Government proposes to set up Champaran Museum in Lauriya under Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary Constituency; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO. †* 324  FOR  24.03.2025.RAISED  BY  SHRI  SUNIL KUMAR: HON'BLE  MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT  REGARDING  PROPOSAL FOR CHAMPARAN MUSEUM IN LAURIYA, VALMIKI NAGAR.

- (a) Valmiki Ashram, Mata Nardevi Temple, Jatashankar Dham and Kauleshwar Nath Temple  are  not  protected  monuments  under  the  jurisdiction  of    Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). However, there are seven monuments and archaeological sites declared as of national importance in the district West Champaran of Bihar. Their details are as under:
1. Ruined fortress at Chankigarh
2. Asokan column at Lauriya Nandangarh
3. Vedic burial mounds at Lauriya Nandangarh
4. Ruined fortress at Marhia
5. Vedic burial mounds at Marhia
6. Vedic burial mounds at Pakri
7. Ashokan column at Rampurwa
- (b) Ashokan Column at Lauriya Nandangarh in district West Chmparan is a protected monument and looked after by ASI. However, temples of Maharishi Bharthari and Kali Mata in Ramnagar are not declared protected.
- (c) No such proposal is under consideration at present.
- (d) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3904 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Sports Infrastructure of DSA, Silchar
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Parimal Suklabaidya

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3904 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

Sports Infrastructure of DSA, Silchar

†3904 . Shri Parimal Suklabaidya:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement any special scheme to upgrade  the  sports  infrastructure  of  District  Sports  Association  (DSA), Silchar  through  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and  Sports  and  Khelo  India campaign, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government assessed the current sports facilities of DSA, Silchar and if so, the major shortcomings found there;
- (c) whether the Government is preparing a detailed action plan to modernize the  sports  facilities  and  upgrade  the  training  centres,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  upgrade  the  stadium,  athletics track  and  other  facilities  at  DSA,  Silchar  in  collaboration  with  the  State Government of Assam and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government sanctioned any funds for the said work and if so, the budget and time limit for the same?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) to (e) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports, including assessment of current sports facilities and upgradation of sports infrastructure, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory  Governments.  The  Union  Government  only  supplements  their efforts by bridging critical gaps. There is no such proposal under consideration in this Ministry to upgrade the sports infrastructure of District Sports  Association  (DSA),  Silchar.  However,  the  Khelo  India  Scheme  and

National  Sports  Development  Fund  (NSDF),  implemented  by  this  Ministry, under which financial assistance for development of sports infrastructure, including  sports  stadia,  is  provided,  are  demand-driven  schemes.  The details of the sports infrastructure projects approved and their sanctioned cost, funds released and their physical and financial progress, under Khelo India  Scheme  and  NSDF,  across  the  country,  including  in  the  State  of Assam, are available in public domain on the dashboards of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdfglance.html.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Promotion of Tourism Industry in Aspiring  Districts
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Virendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+3902 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN ASPIRING DISTRICTS

## †3902. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate/launch  any  special scheme for the aspiring districts of the country to promote tourism industry;
- (b)
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM            (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (c): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products is undertaken by the respective State Government/ UT Administration. The Ministry of Tourism complements the efforts of States/ UTs by developing and promoting various tourism products of the country, through various schemes and initiatives.

Ministry  of  Tourism  through  its  central  sector  schemes  of  'Swadesh Darshan (SD)', 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)'  and  'Assistance  to  Central  Agencies  for Tourism Infrastructure  Development'  complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development in the country by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations/ Central Agencies.

Proposals  are  received  from  States/UTs  from  time  to  time  for  seeking financial assistance under the various schemes of the Ministry of Tourism. These  proposals  are  extended  for  projects  subject  to  fulfilment  of  the stipulated provisions and availability of funds.

Further,  the  Government  has  approved  the  initiative  to  develop  tribal homestays under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism as part of 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram  Abhiyan'. The said intervention includes development of 1000 homestays with support of upto Rs.5.00  Lakh  per  unit  for  new  construction,  up  to  Rs.3.00  Lakh  for renovation and Rs.5.00 Lakh for village community requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3899 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Preservation and Promotion of Fatehgarh Sahib
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dr. Amar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3899 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF FATEHGARH SAHIB

## 3899. DR. AMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to preserve and promote the historical and religious sites  in  Fatehgarh  Sahib,  including  Sri  Fatehgarh  Sahib  Gurdwara  and  other  heritage places, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any funds have been allocated for tourism development in the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha constituency; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND  TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) There are two monuments/sites at Sanghol (Uchha Pind) in Fatehgarh Sahib District in the state of Punjab i.e. 'Ancient Site & Ancient Buddhist Stupa' and 'Ancient Buddhist Stupa Site (SGL-11)' under the care and maintenance of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Conservation of these monuments/sites is taken up as per the need and availability of resources and these monuments/sites are in a good state of preservation.
- (b) & The details of funds allocated for the conservation of centrally protected monuments in the Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab State during the last three years are as under:

(c)

## (Amount in Rs.)

|   Sl. No. | Financial Year   | Allocation   |
|-----------|------------------|--------------|
|         1 | 2021-22          | 3260/-       |
|         2 | 2022-23          | 23,39,027/-  |
|         3 | 2023-24          | 10,11,629/-  |

However,  Development  and  promotion  of  tourist  destinations  and  products,  including religious  and  heritage tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory  (UT)  Administration.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  complements  the  efforts  of States/UTs  by  developing  and  promoting  various  tourism  products  of  the  country, including religious and  heritage tourism in Punjab  through  various  schemes  and initiatives.

Under  the  Heritage  Circuit  theme  of  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme,  in  the  year  2018-19, Ministry  of  Tourism  had  sanctioned  a  project  for  'Development  of  Anandpur  Sahib  Fatehgarh Sahib - Chamkaur Sahib - Ferozpur - Khatkar Kalan - Kalanour - Patiala' for a cost of Rs. 85.32 Crore out of which Rs. 81.05 Crore have been released. The project is physically complete.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3897 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Modifications in Forest Related Laws
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3897

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## Modifications in Forest Related Laws

## 3897.  SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Forest Rights Groups have requested for modifications in forest related laws, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) the details of the demands placed by the Forest Rights Groups before the Government during the last four years; and
- (c) the details of the demands accepted and rejected out of those demands along with the reasons for rejection?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) Keeping  in  view  the  need  for  preserving  forests  and  their  biodiversity  and  for enhancing  forest  based  economic,  social  and  environmental  benefits,  including improvement  of  livelihoods for forest dependent  communities,  the Forest (Conservation)  Act,  1980  has  been  amended  through  Forest  (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023.
- (b) and (c) The  Scheduled  Tribes  and  Other  Traditional  Forest  Dwellers  (Recognition  of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, recognizes and vests the forest rights and occupation on forest land among Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers, who have been  residing  in  such  forests  for  generations,  but  whose  rights  could  not  be recorded. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs being the Nodal Ministry, along with the Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  have  issued  various guidelines and advisories to States/Union Territories for effective implementation of the Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3893 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Welfare Schemes for Labourers in West Bengal
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3893 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## WELFARE SCHEMES FOR LABOURERS IN WEST BENGAL

3893. MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)the details of the steps taken by the Government for the welfare of labourers  along  with  health  schemes  to  be  provided  to  the
- labourers in West Bengal; and
- (b)the details of the schemes run by the Government for welfare of labourers in the country along with expenditure incurred on these schemes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a) & (b): Central Government runs various schemes for welfare of workers in the country, including the state of West Bengal. These schemes  include  (i)  Pradhan  Mantri  Jeevan  Jyoti  Bima  Yojana (PMJJBY), (ii) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana      (PMSBY), (iii) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan- Dhan (PM-SYM), (iv) Labour Welfare Scheme and health care facilities for Beedi/ Cine & Non-coal Mine workers, (v) Employees  State  Insurance    Scheme,  (vi) Public Distribution  System  through  One-  Nation-One-Ration-Card  Scheme under National Food Security Act, (vii) Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushal  Yojana,  (viii)  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana,  (ix)  Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana, (x) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana, (xi) PMSVANidhi,  (xii)  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  among

others.

In addition, State Governments also run specific schemes for the welfare of the labourers.

Budget allocations and expenditure are as per provisions of the schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3891 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Reduction in Priority Sector Shortfall Collections
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3891

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 24 MARCH, 2025/3 CHAITRA, 1947 (SAKA)

## Reduction in Priority Sector Shortfall Collections

## 3891. SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:j

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) the reasons for reduction in priority sector shortfall collections this year;
- (b) the sectors for which the priority sector shortfall fund is used;
- (c) whether the Government has given any additional amount to NABARD for short-term credit to co-operatives; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a) The objective of Priority Sector Lending has been to ensure that the vulnerable sections of the society get access to credit & there is adequate flow of resources to those segments of the economy which have higher employment potential & help in making impact on poverty alleviation. Accordingly, RBI has prescribed an overall target of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) for lending to Priority Sector ranging between 40% to 75%, based on category of Bank.

Banks having any shortfall in lending to Priority Sector allocate funds for contribution to Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) established with NABARD & other funds with NABARD/ SIDBI/ NHB & MUDRA Ltd. The shortfall in lending to Priority Sector shrinks  due  to  the  reason  that  banks  were  able  to  lend  more  under  priority  sector  viz. Agriculture,  Micro,  Small  &  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs,  Education,  Housing,  etc.,  as deemed crucial for socio-economic development and inclusive growth of the country.

- (b) Priority Sector shortfall funds are used for development of Rural and Urban Infrastructure, Agriculture, MSME & Affordable Housing.
- (c)  and  (d)  Rs.  25,000  crore  out  of  PSL  Shortfall  fund  was  allocated  to  Short-term  Cooperative Rural Credit Refinance Fund (STCRC-RF) which is administered by NABARD, for FY 2024-25. Further, in order to augment the availability of funds for STCRC-RF during the current financial year, an additional allocation of Rs. 7000 crore was done under STCRCRF.

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