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Lok Sabha Question No. 3167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Quality Standards for MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Thiru Arun Nehru

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3167 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## QUALITY STANDARDS FOR MSMEs

3167.  THIRU ARUN NEHRU:

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

- (a) whether the Government acknowledges the significant role to be played by MSMEs in making the country-third largest global economy;
- (b) if  so,  the  steps  taken  to  encourage  MSMEs  to  comply  with  voluntary  and  mandatory  quality standards to enhance global competitiveness;
- (c) whether  any  schemes  are  in  place  to  assist  MSMEs  in  adopting  national  and  international certification and quality benchmarks and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  role  of  MSMEs  in  Government's  strategy  for  promoting  'Zero  Defect  Zero  Effect' manufacturing; and
- (e) the  measures  taken  to  ensure  active  participation  of  MSMEs  in  the  formulation  of  quality standards and resolving compliance challenges?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Government has shown acknowledgement of the significant role played by MSME in making the country third largest global economy through its constant efforts to provide programme and  policy  solutions  on  the  challenges  faced.  The  steps  taken  to  encourage  MSME  to  comply  with quality standards include ISI mark by BIS, QCOs issued under BIS Act-2016, ZED Certification, Lean Management practices. The ZED Certification envisages promotion of Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices amongst MSME so as to encourage and enable MSMEs for manufacturing of quality products using latest technology, tools and to constantly upgrade their processes for achievement of high quality and high productivity with the least effect on the environment.

The  role  of  MSME  is  critical,  as  it  helps  in  providing  a  demonstrative  effect  for  the  overall economic contribution towards Zero Defect in production and Zero Effect on environment.

- (e): The  Government  constantly  endeavors  to  engage  with  all  stakeholders,  including  MSME industry  associations,  cluster  groupings  and  regional  organizations  in  developing  policy  action  on quality and resolving compliance challenges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Inspection of Fuel Control Switch
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Jai Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3166 (To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## INSPECTION OF FUEL CONTROL SWITCH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## 3166. SHRI JAI PRAKASH

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has directed all airline operators to complete inspection of the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch on their fleet and if so, the details thereof; and;
- (b) whether the airline operators have complied with these directives and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) & (b): Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an order dated 14th July 2025 to all applicable operators to carry out the inspection of the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch as per Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NM-18-33 on their fleet.

Airlines have inspected the aircraft and complied with the directions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Seaplane Initiatives under UDAN
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Rao Rajendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3160

(To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## SEAPLANE INITIATIVES UNDER UDAN

## 3160. SHRI RAO RAJENDRA SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of seaplane routes identified under the UDAN scheme along with the number of such routes likely to become operational by 2026;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that 114 UDAN routes have been discontinued due to disruptions caused by COVID-19 and airline shutdowns; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to address the issue; and
- (d) the steps being taken to mitigate the impact of poor weather conditions and operational constraints on UDAN flight cancellations?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced seaplane operations from water aerodromes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik 3.0 (RCS-UDAN 3.0). During various rounds of bidding, 30 valid seaplane routes have been awarded, connecting identified water aerodromes.
- (b) & (c): As of now, 129 RCS routes have been discontinued before the 3-year tenure  till  date  due  to  various  reasons  such  as  COVID-19  pandemic, grounding of many aircraft due to supply chain issues, shutting down of
- airlines and low passenger demand on some routes.
- Of these, 24 routes are currently being operated commercially outside the UDAN scheme, without any Viability Gap Funding (VGF) or concessions and 28 routes are operational under the scheme, having been awarded to other airlines in later bidding rounds. Additionally, 39 routes do not meet the criteria for re-bidding under RCS provisions, as both connecting airports are already served reflecting the sustained efforts and progress made under the scheme in operationalizing multiple routes from airports developed under RCS. The routes which were once awarded but could not commence or

continue, are offered for re-bidding under subsequent UDAN Rounds.

(d): In the event of flight cancellations, including UDAN Flights, DGCA has issued Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV titled as "Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights". Further,  to  reduce  cancellations  due  to  low  visibility  in  poor  weather conditions, AAI is increasingly adopting technologies like Special Visual Flight Rules, Instrument Flight Rules and Required Navigation Performance procedures at airports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Turtuk-Hanu Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Mohmad Haneefa

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the current status of the construction of the Turtuk - Hanu road in the Union Territory of Ladakh;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the slow pace of construction of above road;
- (c)  whether the reasons for the delay have been identified, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)   whether the Government has taken any steps to expedite and complete the construction of the above road since the same is vital for  the  movement  of  local  people  and  army  personnel,  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (e)   the  timeline  fixed  for  the  completion  of  construction  work  for the said project?

## ANSWER

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

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3158 ANSWERED ON 07 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## TURTUK-HANU ROAD

3158.  SHRI MOHMAD HANEEFA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a)  to  (e)  The  Government  in  the  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). Further, Funds are allocated to the State Governments/Union Territories (UTs) for development and maintenance of State Roads under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Scheme as per the provisions of the amended CRIF Act, 2000. The road linking Hanuthang to Turtuk is a road belonging to the Union Territory of Ladakh of about 77.35 Km length, of which Package-I (Km 0.00 to Km 4.031) and Package-III(Km 72.35 to Km 77.00)  sanctioned  under  Special  Development  Package  of  UT  of Ladakh  at  an  estimated  cost  of  Rs.  13.78  crores  and  Rs.  45.87 crores respectively has been completed. Project under Package-II in 68.32 Km length has been approved  under CRIF Scheme in May 2025 at an estimated cost of Rs. 229.52 crores.

Based on the section 7A and 11 of CRIF Act, 2000, Government finalized  the  criteria  for  allocation  of  funds  for  development  and maintenance of State roads under the CRIF Scheme, which inter-alia provides that the period of completion shall not exceed 36 months for Hill States, North Eastern States and 24 months for other States unless permitted by the State Government/UT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Electrification of Villages
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3157 ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES

†3157. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  all  the  villages  of  the  country  especially  those  falling  under Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency of Uttar Pradesh have been electrified under the electrification scheme of the Government; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) & (b) : Government  of  India  has  supplemented  the  efforts  of  the  States through  schemes  like  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  Gram  Jyoti  Yojana  (DDUGJY), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) etc., to help them achieve the objective of providing quality and reliable power supply to all households. As reported by the States, all the inhabited un-electrified census villages in the country were electrified by 28th April, 2018. A total of 18,374 villages were electrified during DDUGJY. Under DDUGJY and thereafter during SAUBHAGYA, as reported by States, electrification of all willing households was completed.  A total of 2.86 crore households  were  electrified  during  SAUBHAGYA  period  including  1,23,284 households in Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency.  Both the schemes stand closed as on 31.03.2022.

Government of India is further supporting States for grid electrification of left-out households, under the ongoing scheme of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme  (RDSS),  launched  in  July,  2021.  This  includes  works  sanctioned  for electrification of Particularly  Vulnerable  Tribal  Group  (PVTG)  households identified  under  PM-JANMAN  (Pradhan  Mantri  Janjati  Adivasi  Nyaya  Maha Abhiyan), tribal households under DA-JGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan),  Scheduled  Caste  households  under  Pradhan  Mantri Anusuchit  Jaati Abhyuday  Yojna  (PM-AJAY)  and  remote  &  border  households  under  Vibrant Villages Program (VVP) wherever found feasible.  In addition, under new solar power scheme, works amounting to Rs.50 Cr for off-grid solar based electrification have been sanctioned for 9,961 households as on 30 th  June, 2025.

Till  date,  under  RDSS,  works  amounting  to  Rs.  6,487  Cr.  have  been sanctioned  for  electrification  of  13.59  lakh  households  across  the  country including 2,924 households in Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Coverage of Atal Bhujal Yojana in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Malaiyarasan D

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3156

ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## COVERAGE OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN TAMIL NADU

## 3156. SHRI MALAIYARASAN D

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  the  coverage of Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) in Tamil Nadu including the number of priority areas identified for groundwater management under ABY;

(b)  the  progress  made  in  community  participation  and  groundwater  conservation  activities  in  Tamil Nadu under ABY;

(c) the details of the funds sanctioned, released and utilised for Tamil Nadu under ABY so far; and (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure sustainable groundwater use and address water scarcity issues in Tamil Nadu through ABY?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (d) Government of India is implementing Atal Bhujal Yojana, a Central Sector Scheme, in 8203 water  stressed  Gram  Panchayats  of  229  administrative  blocks/talukas  in  80  districts  of  7  States  viz. Gujarat,  Haryana,  Karnataka,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Rajasthan  and  Uttar  Pradesh,  on  a  pilot basis, for a period of 6 years from 01.04.2020 with an objective to promote community led sustainable groundwater management.

The scheme is not being implemented in the State of Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3154 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3154 ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## SWACHH BHARAT MISSION-GRAMEEN IN UTTAR PRADESH

## †3154. SHRI RAJEEV RAI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  present  status  of  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  -  Grameen  (SBM-G)  being  implemented  in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  succeeded  in  achieving  its  goal  of  making  every  village including Mau district of Uttar Pradesh Open Defecation Free;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  Government  is  likely  to  achieve  its  goal  of  making  every  village including Mau district of Uttar Pradesh Open Defecation Free?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] is being implemented during the period from 2020-21 to 2025-26, with the focus on Open Defecation Free (ODF) sustainability and to cover all the villages with solid and liquid waste management i.e. converting the villages from ODF to ODF Plus (Model). Out of the total number of 96,174 villages in Uttar Pradesh, 93484 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus (Model) upto 04.08.2025 as per Integrated  Management  Information  System  (IMIS)  of  Swachh  Bharat  Mission (Grameen)[SBM-G].
- (b) to (d) Yes, Sir. Government of Uttar Pradesh has succeeded in achieving its goal of making every  village  including  the  villages  of  Mau  district  Open  Defecation  Free.  According  to  the base line survey done in the year 2012, the State had a target to construct about 2.76 Crore of individual house hold latrines to make all villages of the State Open Defecation Free including the villages of district Mau. By 2 nd October 2018, State has achieved 100 percent of its target and declared itself Open Defecation Free.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Filling of Vacant Posts in PSUs
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Govind Makthappa Karjol

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3148 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  AUGUST 2025

## FILLING OF VACANT POSTS IN PSUs

## 3148. SHRI GOVIND MAKTHAPPA KARJOL:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  number  of  posts  lying  vacant  in  all  PSUs  and  allied  offices  including backlog vacancies under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas;
- (b) the details of such vacant posts in the State of Karnataka;
- (c) whether the Government has taken adequate steps to fill up the vacancies falling under the Ministry including backlog vacancies in PSUs and allied offices; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a): The number of posts lying vacant in all PSUs and allied offices including backlog vacancies under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is 3387.
- (b): The number of posts lying vacant in all PSUs and allied offices including backlog vacancies in the state of Karnataka is 95.
- (c)  &  (d):  Filling  up  of  vacant  posts,  including  backlog  vacancies  is  a  regular  and  on-going exercise in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and allied offices under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. PSUs are governed by the guidelines and instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) respectively. Special recruitment drives are periodically conducted to address and fill the backlog vacancies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Reduction in Budgetary Allocation for UDAN
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3146

(To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## REDUCTION IN BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR UDAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## 3146. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that the budgetary allocation for the UDAN scheme was reduced to Rupees 540 crore in 2025-26 from Rupees 800 crore during the last year and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether more than 50 percent of the UDAN routes were discontinued after completion of the three-year Viability Gap Funding (VGF) tenure, if so, the reasons therefor along with the steps being taken to revive these routes; and (c) whether the Government is considering any concrete plan to restart commercial operations at Bikaner Airport in Rajasthan under the UDAN
- scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): The Budget Estimates for 2025-26 (Rs. 540.00 crore) under Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN shows a decrease from the previous year's Revised Estimates of Rs. 800.00 crore. However, it still reflects an increase over the previous year's Budget Estimates of Rs. 502.00 crore.
- (b): Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN), 285 routes have completed the three-year tenure. Out of these, 133 routes have been re-operationalized or continue to operate commercially without Viability Gap Funding (VGF) or concessions. Further, 102 routes are ineligible for re-bidding under current RCS provisions, as both connecting airports are already served, reflecting the Scheme's success in enhancing regional connectivity and operationalizing multiple routes from airports developed under RCS.

The remaining routes were discontinued due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, grounding of many aircraft due to supply chain issues, shutdown of airlines and low passenger demand on some routes. To revive these routes, special bidding rounds are conducted to operationalize them. (c): Alliance Air is operating RCS flights between Bikaner and Jaipur since 17.06.2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: MSME Udyam Vikas Yojana
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3144 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.08.2025

## MSME UDYAM VIKAS YOJANA

## 3144.   SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has launched the 'MSME Udyam Vikas Yojana' as announced in the  Union  Budget  2025  to  promote  innovation,  digitalization  and  global  competitiveness  of MSMEs;
- (b) the  details  of  key  components  of  this  scheme,  including  the  eligibility  criteria,  financial allocations, and target sectors;
- (c) the number of MSMEs enrolled under the scheme, State/UT-wise;
- (d) the  steps  being  taken  to  ensure  inclusive  participation  of  rural,  women-led  and  SC/ST owned MSMEs in the scheme; and
- (e) whether  there  is  any  collaboration  with  industry  bodies  or  technology  platforms  for effective implementation and monitoring of the scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No such scheme by the name 'MSME Udyam Vikas Yojana' was announced in the Union Budget 2025.
- (b) to (e):

Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3142 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Seaplane Service in Gujarat
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3142

(To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## SEAPLANE SERVICE IN GUJARAT

## 3142. SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any action plan to introduce seaplane services for Dahod and its surrounding regions, particularly in view of Sardar Sarovar Dam and other water reservoirs and if so, the details
- thereof; (b)  whether  any  coordination  has  been  established  between  the  Union Government and the State Government of Gujarat in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and (c)  the  positive  impact  this  initiative  is  likely  to  have  on  tourism  and
- employment opportunities in tribal areas?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced seaplane operations from water aerodromes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik 3.0 (RCS-UDAN 3.0). During various rounds of bidding, 30 valid seaplane routes have been awarded in various States/UTs including Gujarat. Dahod has not been proposed for inclusion in the tentative list of unserved water bodies in the UDAN scheme document by the Government of Gujarat.

The UDAN initiative has not only enhanced regional connectivity and tourism but also contributed to improved logistics and has led to the generation of direct and indirect employment across the country.

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