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Lok Sabha Question No. 1210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Welfare Schemes for Handloom Weavers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai

## WELFARE SCHEMES FOR HANDLOOM WEAVERS

## 1210. SMT. DELKAR KALABEN MOHANBHAI:

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

(a) the details of the schemes being implemented for the welfare of handloom weavers in the country and the  detailed  data  of  Cotton  Textiles  Export  Promotion  Council  (TEXPROCIL)  during  the  last  three years;

(b)  the  details  of  the  schemes  being  run  for  this  purpose  in  Dadra  and  Nagar  Haveli  and  the  amount allocated for this purposes during each of the last three years; and

(c) the details of enactment of schemes under consideration of the Government for justifiable and secure income of textile traders and weavers to safeguard their future?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a): Ministry of Textiles, Government of India is implementing following schemes for the welfare of handloom  weavers/workers  under  National  Handloom  Development  Programme  (NHDP)  across  the country:

-  Financial support of Rs.8,000/- per month to Awardee handloom weavers/workers above 60 years of age, in indigent circumstances having annual income below Rs.1.00 lakh and Scholarship upto Rs.2.00  lakh  per  annum  to  handloom  weavers/workers'  child  (upto  2  children)  for  study  in Diploma/Under Graduate/Post Graduate courses of Central/State Govt. recognized/funded Textiles Institutions.
-  Universal  and  affordable  social  security  in  case  of  natural/accidental  death  and  total/partial disability through insurance schemes i.e. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).

The total export of cotton textiles including cotton yarn, cotton fabrics, madeups, other textile yarn, fabric  made-ups  articles  and  cotton  raw  including  waste  by  the  Cotton  Textiles  Export  Promotion Council  has  been  US  40,508.45  million  dollars  for  the  last  3  years.  (Source:  Directorate  General  of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics)

(b): The above welfare schemes for handloom weavers/workers are being implemented throughout the  country.  Under  these  schemes,  funds  are  not  allocated  State/UT-wise.  Need  based  financial assistance  to  Awardee  handloom  weavers/workers  and  Scholarship  to  handloom  weavers/workers' children  are  provided  on  receipt  of  eligible  proposals.  GoI  share  is  also  released  to  States/UTs Government on receipt of proposals towards enrolment of handloom weavers/workers under PMJJBY & PMSBY.

(c): There is no proposal currently under consideration.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Farmers Protest for Demands
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1208

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## FARMERS PROTEST FOR DEMANDS

1208.      SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is taking any steps to end the farmers' protest;
- (b) whether there has been no response from the Government on the demands of the farmers who have been on hunger strike for a long time; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with view of the Government on the demands of the farmers who are protesting through hunger strike?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a)  to  (c):    Government  of  India  had  initiated  discussions  with  farmers  related  to  farmers' protest on 8 th  February, 2024.    Subsequently,      discussions      were    held on 12 th , 15 th , 18 th  February 2024 and 18 th  January, 2025.

The  issues  related  to  farmers'  protest  for  their  demands  are  also  sub-judice  in  the Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  of  India  and  a  committee  has  also  been  formed  by  the  Hon'ble Supreme Court.

Next round of discussion with the farmers is scheduled on 14 th  February, 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1205 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Support to Children with Special Needs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa

## Government of India Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1205

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11/02/2025

## SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

1205. Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  providing  holistic  support  to  children  with  special  needs  in  the country, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of schemes and initiatives that have been taken by the Government during the last two years in this regard; and

(c) the details of such projects and sponsorship particularly in North-East?

## ANSWER

Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment

(SHRI B.L. VERMA)

(a) to (c) Section 40 of the RPwD Act 2016 focuses on making public spaces including  schools/parks etc. accessible; promoting inclusive education through accessible learning materials, ramps, etc. The National  Education  Policy  2020  advocates  for  inclusive  education  for  children  with  disabilities. Programs  under  Samagra  Shiksha,  PM  Shri,  and  PM  POSHAN  are  designed  to  integrate  children with special needs into mainstream schools.

The Government supports children with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities through legal and financial aid.

The Central Government has Launched National Action Plan for Skill Development of PwDs (NAPSDP) with an aim to enhance the skills of PwDs with an age of 15 and above.

Under the ADIP scheme, the Government provides financial assistance to PwDs, including children with  special  needs.  Over  the  past  two  years  (FY  2022-23  and  FY  2023-24),  11,480  children  with special  needs  in  the  North-East  have  benefited  from  the  ADIP-SSA  (ADIP-Samagra  Shiksha Abhiyan) initiative.

DEPwD has launched single window, Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres (CDEICs) in its various national Institutes (NIs) and Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) to give focused attention to children in the age bracket of 0-6  years.  Further, the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), under  National  Health  Mission  is  a  health  programme  for  adolescents,  in  the  age  group  of  10-19 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dr. M K Vishnu Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1196.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025.

## CHENNAI-BENGALURU INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR

## 1196.  DR. M K VISHNU PRASAD:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) the details and status of the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC);
- (b) the details and the total project cost and fund released and spent on this CBIC; and
- (c) the details of status of completed projects under CBIC as on date?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) to (c): Under National Industrial corridor Development Programme (NICDP), Industrial corridors are conceived to foster global manufacturing, investment destination hubs with plug & play facility, smart cities with walk-to-work concept & creating the best in-class quality infrastructure ahead of demand.  CBIC is one of the 11 Industrial corridors being taken up for development under the National Industrial Corridor  Development  Programme  (NICDP)  along  the  Bangalore-Chennai Expressway or National Expressway 7 (NE-7) as the transportation backbone.

Two  industrial  townships  at  Tumkuru  in  Karnataka  and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh have  been approved by GoI, and these are under development. Their updated status is as follows:

## 1. Tumakuru node in Karnataka:

- (a) Govt.  of  India  has  approved  Tumakuru  node  in  Karnataka  for  Phase 1 activation area of 1,736 acre.
- (b) Of the total project cost of Rs. 1,701 crores, Rs. 586.74 crore has been released by NICDIT.
- (c) Foundation  Stone  of  the  project  was  laid  by  the  Hon`ble  PM  on 06 th February, 2023.
- (d) Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) has been incorporated for development  of  the  Project.  Project  Management  Consultant  (PMC)  & EPC  Contractor has been appointed for trunk infrastructure and associated works.
2. Krishnapatnam node in Andhra Pradesh:
- (a) Govt.  of  India  has  approved  Krishnapatnam  node  in  Andhra Pradesh for an activation area of 2,500 acre. (b) Out of the total project cost of Rs. 2,139 crores, Rs. 533.86 crore has been released by NICDIT. (c) Foundation  Stone  of  the  project  was  laid  by  the  Hon`ble  PM  on 09 th January, 2025.
- (d) Special  Purpose Vehicle (SPV) has been incorporated for development of the Project. Project Management Consultant (PMC) &  EPC Contractor has been appointed for trunk infrastructure and associated works.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Skill Development Programmes
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Mr Pathan Yusuf

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1189 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH   FEBRUARY, 2025

## Skill Development Programmes

## 1189. Mr Pathan Yusuf:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

(a) the number of fisheries related training and skill development programmes organized in West Bengal during the last three years;

(b) the number of fish farmers, particularly women, trained in modern fisheries techniques;

(c) whether the Government has any plans to scale up training initiatives to empower local fishermen in West Bengal; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a)  and  (b):The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying,  Government  of  India  (GoI)  is  implementing  training  and  capacity  building programme of fishers and fish farmers for various activities including application of modern technologies in fisheries and aquaculture under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with 100% central share. National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has been designated as Implementing Agency for training and capacity building of fishers and fish farmers under PMMSY. NFDB has informed that 96 training and skill development programs were conducted in West Bengal and trained 6460 beneficiaries including 2600 women in diverse  areas  of  aquaculture,  like  Intensive  Freshwater  Aquaculture,  Brackish  Water Aquaculture, Coldwater aquaculture, Ornamental Fisheries, Fish Processing and Marketing, Species-Specific  Hatchery/Breeding  Technologies  of  various  species  such  as  Pangasius, Murrel, Magur, Singhi, Pearl Spot, Tilapia, Scampi, Shrimp and Seabass farming. Further, 300 women participated in one day workshop conducted in ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Institute (ICAR-CIFRI),  Barrackpore,  Kolkata  on  application  of  Drone  technology  in  fisheries  and aquaculture.

(c) and (d): The Department of Fisheries, GoI will extend financial support through NFDB to Government of West Bengal and other agencies such as Fisheries Institute of ICAR, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Fisheries Colleges and University and other agencies based on the proposals for training and capacity building programme of fishers and fish farmers of West Bengal including rural fishers, fish farmers, and fisherwomen.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1188 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Land Ownership in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Radheshyam Rathiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1188

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## Land Ownership in Chhattisgarh

## †1188.  Shri Radheshyam Rathiya:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  making  any  efforts  to  modernize  the  management  of  land ownership in rural areas in Chhattisgarh;
- (b ) the  role  of  digital  records  in  simplifying  dispute  resolution, reducing burden  on courts  and empowering marginalized communities;
- (c) whether digital records of lands are being maintained by the Government, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the data of the total number of land records which have been fully digitized?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Yes  sir.  Government  of  India  has  been  implementing  a  comprehensive  programme  for digitization/computerization  of  land  records/registration  process  in  the  country  by  the  name  of Digital  India  Land  Records  Modernization  Programme  (DILRMP)  with  100%  financial  assistance from  Central  Government  since  2016-17.   It  has  been  implemented  by  all  States/UTs  including Chhattisgarh .

(b) DILRMP  is  a  digital  initiative  to  integrate  land  information  and  management  systems  to empower and benefit the citizens of India, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, region, rural or urban, poor  or  rich,  farmers  or  labourers  or  entrepreneurs,  so  on  and  so  forth,  through  the  benefits  of computerization & digitization of land records. The digitized land records of States/UTs aims to inter alia  provide  error-free,  transparent  and  tamper-proof  land  records,  reduce  land  disputes,  simplify procedure of transfer of property title, assist in policy / planning, etc.

(c) Yes sir. Digital records of lands are being maintained by the concerned States/UTs Governments. As per information provided by the Government of Chhattisgarh, it is maintaining digital records of lands through "Bhuiyan Online Portal"- link https://bhuiyan.cg.nic.in/.

(d) As per DILRMP Management Information System, 99.7% of Khasras/ Record of Rights (i.e., 2,37,78,896 out of 2,38,33,340) have been digitized in the State of Chhattisgarh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Structural Challenges in Indian Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1187

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## STRUCTURAL CHALLENGES IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE

## 1187. SHRI ADITYA YADAV:

Will the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare क ृ िष एवं िकसान क̵  याण मंũी be pleased to state;

- (a)  whether the Government is cognizant that Indian Agriculture is plagued by structural challenges,  including  fragmented  landholdings,  unsustainable  resource  use  and environmental degradation; and
- (b) if so, the details of the corrective steps that are proposed to be taken by the Government keeping in mind that Indian Agriculture remains a cornerstone of country's economy, employing nearly  half  of  the  workforce  and  contributing  18%  to  the  country's  Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  & (b): Government of India is implementing various measures to  improve the Indian Agriculture which encompasses multitude of developmental programmes, schemes, reforms  and  policies  aimed  at  enhancing  agricultural  productivity,  raising  resource  use efficiency,  promoting  sustainable  agriculture  and  strengthening  infrastructure,  ensuring remunerative price to farmers, etc. These include:

1. National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)
2. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm
3. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds
4. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
5. National Mission on Natural Faming (NMNF)
6. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
7. Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F)
8. Rainfed Area Development (RAD)
9. Agroforestry
10. Crop Diversification Programme (CDP)
11. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)
12. Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP)
13. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
14. National Bamboo Mission
15. National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)
16. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region
17. Per Drop More crop (PDMC)
18. Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM)
19. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
20. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
21. Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima  Yojana  (PMFBY)/  Restructured  Weather  Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)
22. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
23. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
24. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
25. Formation  and  Promotion  of  10,000  new  Farmer  Producers  Organizations (FPOs)
26. Namo Drone Didi
27. Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises (AgriSURE)
28. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)
29. Digital Agriculture Mission
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: PACS as Common Service Centre
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Shri Dilip Saikia, Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Smt. Kamlesh Jangde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1182 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2025

## PACS as Common Service Centre

†1182. Shri Dilip Saikia:

Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato:

Smt. Kamlesh Jangde:

Will the Minister of Cooperation ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Ministry  of  Cooperation  has  signed  MoUs  with  various  Government entities and stakeholders to enable Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to function as Common Service Centres (CSCs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the services which could be provided by PACS now; and
- (d) the manner in which the farmers in the country and particularly in Chhattisgarh could benefit from the said move?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. In order to enable Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to function  as  Common  Service  Centres  (CSC),  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  has  been signed between Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, NABARD and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, which aims to enable PACS to deliver more than 300 e-services, including banking, insurance, Aadhar enrolment/ updation, health services, agricultural services, etc. to rural citizens of the country. As on 27.01.2025, a total  of  42,080  PACS have started providing CSC services in the country, including 1,897 PACS in the State of Chhattisgarh.

PACS functioning as CSC can provide various e- services, including the following:

- i. Pradhan Mantri Welfare Schemes: Ayushman Bharat Yojana, PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, E-Shram Registrations, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi etc.
- ii. Central  Government  Services: Aadhaar,  PAN  Card,  Jeevan  Pramaan,  Passport, Water & Electricity Bill Payment Services, ITR Filing, E-Stamp, etc.
- iii. State Government Services: E-District Services, PDS Services, Municipal Services, etc.
- iv. Financial Inclusion Services: Banking, Loan, Insurance, Pension, DigiPay, FASTag, etc.
- v. Agricultural Services: CSC eAgri Portal, Agri Tele-Consultation & ePashu Chikitsa, Soil Testing Center, Kisan eMart, Kisan Credit Card, etc.
- vi. E-Mobility & Smart Products: Rural e-Mobility Dealership, Smart Products, etc.
- vii. Other  Services: Stree  Swabhiman  Initiative,  SPARSH  Defence  Pension  Services Portal, Mobile, DTH Recharge & Bill Payment, etc.

This initiative enables farmers in the State of Chhattisgarh and across the country to access various  e-services  locally  at  the  PACS  level,  reducing  travel  costs,  enhancing  financial inclusion, and improving service delivery. By providing digital access at the grassroots level, it empowers rural communities and enhances their ease of living. Additionally, it creates new income opportunities for PACS, ultimately benefiting crores of small and marginal farmers associated with them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1180 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Quota for Reservation
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1180 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## QUOTA FOR RESERVATION

## $1180. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government plans to implement the Supreme Court Judgement related to "quota within quota for reservation" including creamy layer referred to in the said judgement;
- (b) whether the said judgement is proposed to be implemented also in regard to the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes and EWS; and
- (c) whether the said judgement is likely to be implemented in terms of scheduled areas and areas other than scheduled areas?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)

- (a) to (c): The Supreme Court Order dated 01.08.2024 in the case of the State of Punjab vs. Davinder Singh and others (Civil Appeal No. 2317 of 2011) is regarding sub-classification within Scheduled Castes only.

At present, creamy layer is applicable to Other Backward Classes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1178 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Kerala Warnings Crisis and Hazard Management System
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1178

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025/ MAGHA 22, 1946 (SAKA)

KERALA WARNINGS CRISIS AND HAZARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1178.     SHRI K SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the Kerala Warnings Crisis and Hazard  Management  System  developed  by  the  Kerala  State  Disaster Management Authority;

(b) whether the Government has provided any funding for the project; and

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

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (c): The  Central  Government  has  implemented  National  Cyclone Risk Mitigation  Project  in  two  Phases.    In  Phase-I  the  State  of  Andhra Pradesh  and  Odisha  were  covered.    In Phase-II the project  was implemented in Six states viz. Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka Maharashtra and West Bengal. The project has following four components:-

- I. Component A:  Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS)
- II. Component B:  Cyclone Risk Mitigation Infrastructure (CRMI)

- iii. Component  C:    Technical  Assistance  and  Capacity  Building Training.
- IV. Component D:  Implementation Support

Under component A, the State Government of Kerala has developed an EWDS project named KAWACHAM.  An amount of Rs.65.38 crore was  released  to  the  State  of  Kerala  for  its  EWDS  project  under NCRMP Phase-II.

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