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Lok Sabha Question No. 2991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-11
Subject: Safety Measures for Employees
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Dr. Sambit Patra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2991

ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026

## SAFETY MEASURES FOR EMPLOYEES

†2991. DR. SAMBIT PATRA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state?

- (a)  the  safety  measures  put  in  place  for  employees  working  in  the  Public  Sector Undertakings under the Ministry;
- (b) whether the Government has put in place any mechanism to ensure compliance with national and international safety standards for employees working in these Undertakings and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the measures being taken by the Ministry for the effective implementation of the four Labour Codes issued by the Central Government under the labour reforms announced recently; and
- (d)  whether  any  proposal  is  under  consideration  of  the  Ministry  for  a  comprehensive review of the grievance redressal mechanism established for the welfare and safety of employees working in the said Undertakings and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COAL AND MINES (SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY)

(a): Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines have put in place occupational health and safety measures in accordance with applicable statutory provisions, DGMS guidelines, and prescribed norms. These include compliance  with  safety  regulations,  safety  training  as  per  Mines  Vocational  Training Rules,  provision  and  use  of  Personal  Protective  Equipment  (PPE),  periodic  medical examinations,  availability  of  medical  and  first-aid  facilities,  implementation  of  Safety Management Plans, conduct of mock drills, and functioning of statutory safety committees and inspections, as applicable.

(b): The Government has put in place a robust mechanism to ensure compliance with national and international safety standards. Compliance with statutory frameworks such as the Mines Act, 1952 and related rules is monitored and enforced by the Directorate

General  of  Mines  Safety  (DGMS),  a  department  under  the  Ministry  of  Labour  & Employment through regular inspections, audits, and reporting. (c):    PSUs under the Ministry have undertaken various measures, including review of existing service conditions, labour-related policies, and internal procedures for effective implementation of Labour Codes. (d): PSUs under the Ministry have an established grievance redresssal mechanism to address  issues  relating  to  service  conditions,  welfare  and  safety  of  employees,  in accordance  with  prescribed  norms.  Regular  reviews  ensure  effectiveness  of  this mechanism.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 260 (STARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Organic Crop Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bharat Singh Kushwah

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 260

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2026

## ORGANIC CROP PRODUCE

* 260. SHRI BHARAT SINGH KUSHWAH:

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

- (a) whether there is any provision to purchase organic crop produce at Government rates;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including Gwalior Lok Sabha Constituency and if not, the steps contemplated by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) whether the Government is likely to announce minimum support price for organic crop produce, if so the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी (SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN)

- (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.260  DUE  FOR  ANSWER  ON  10 TH   MARCH,  2026 REGARDING 'ORGANIC CROP PRODUCE'.

- (a): There is no provision to purchase organic crop produce at Government rates.
- (b): Question does not arise.
- (c): There is no such proposal under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 259 (STARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: One Nation, One buying Coking-Coal Policy
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *259

FOR ANSWER ON 10.03.2026

## ONE NATION, ONE BUYING COKING-COAL POLICY

*259.  DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state :

(a) whether the Government has any mechanism of 'One Nation, One buying coking coal policy' for the Steel manufacturers in our country, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the Government has any data about the cost of imports prior to and after implementation of such policy and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

(SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY)

(a)&(b): A statement is laid on the Table of the Lok Sabha.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A)&(B) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *259 FOR ANSWER ON 10.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING 'ONE NATION, ONE BUYING COKING-COAL POLICY'

(a)   Steel is a deregulated sector and the role of the Government is that of a facilitator to create a conducive environment for the development of the steel industry, including raw material security.    As of now, there is no such 'One Nation One Buying Coking Coal Policy'. Procurement of coking coal is primarily undertaken by individual steel companies, both  in  the  public  and  private  sectors,  based  on  their  commercial  requirements  and prevailing market conditions.

- (b)    Does not arise in view of above

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: India–US Trade Deal and its Economic Implications
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Kishori Lal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2990 ANSWERED ON 10/03/2026

## INDIA-US TRADE DEAL AND ITS ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS

## 2990.  SHRI KISHORI LAL:

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

- (a) the details of the items importing from United States through the proposed IndiaUS trade deal;
- (b) the  details  of  tariff  being  imposed  by  India  on  the  goods  to  be  imported  from USA;
- (c) whether the dairy and agricultural items are going to import from USA, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of items going to export from India to USA through the deal;
- (e) the details of tariff being imposed by USA on the goods exporting from India;
- (f) the estimated cost of goods are going to be imported from USA through the deal;
- (g) whether  the  farmers  union  raised  objections  on  the  proposed  deal,  if  so,  the details thereof including the steps taken to redress their grievances; and
- (h) whether India has under pressure from USA for a trade deal, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (h) India and the United States (U.S.) announced a framework for trade deal on 2nd February 2026. A Joint Statement for the same was released on February 07 2026. India has fully protected its sensitive agricultural sectors through a carefully designed Exclusion Category, ensuring that no tariff concessions are provided in the Agreement on  key  products  such  as  Rice,  Wheat,  Poultry,  Dairy,  Soyameal,  Maize,  Millets, Groundnuts, Honey, Tobacco etc.

On February 07 2026, 25% additional ad valorem tariffs imposed by the U.S. on certain India's exports citing India's imports of Russian oil were removed. Pursuant to the U.S. Supreme Court judgement dated 20 th  February 2026 invalidating reciprocal tariffs, the reciprocal  tariffs  are  no  longer  in  force.  The  U.S.  Government  has  issued  Executive

Orders  imposing  10%  tariffs  on  certain  products  for  all  countries.  The  Government is studying all the developments thereafter for their implications and remains engaged with the U.S. Government.

The Product-wise tariffs applicable on India's imports from all countries, including the U.S., are  publicly  accessible on the Trade Connect Portal under the 'Tariff Explorer' section at https://www.trade.gov.in/apps/free-trade-agreements

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2982 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Increase in Honorarium to Sanitation Supervisor/Worker
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2982 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2026

## INCREASE IN HONORARIUM TO SANITATION SUPERVISORIWORKER

t2982.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

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

(a) whether the Sanitation supervisors and Sanitation workers do the sanitation work in the Panchayats in the country including Bihar;

b) if s0, whether the Sanitation supervisor Rs. 5000 to 7000 per month as honorarium and the sanitation worker only Rs. 100 per and get day; gets

(c) whether the Government will consider increasing the honorarium of the said Sanitation Supervisors Workers in view of inflation and fixing a uniform minimum wage for them in the country, if s0, the details thereof? and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a) to (c): Sanitation is a State subject under the VIIth Schedule of the Constitution of India: Engaging Sanitation Supervisors/Sanitation Workers or other manpower for sanitation service delivery by States/UTs, Providing remuneration and other benefits to them falls under the purview of respective State/UT Governments. Minimum wages are fixed and revised by the concerned State Governments including the Government of Bihar from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2979 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Proposed Seed Bill
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Rajmohan Unnithan

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

## LOK SABHA

## Unstarred Question No.2979

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  MARCH, 2026

## Proposed Seed Bill

2979. Shri Rajmohan Unnithan:

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

(a)  whether the Government is aware of widespread concerns raised by farmers' organisations that the proposed Seed Bill undermines farmers' traditional rights to save, exchange and reuse seeds; (b)  whether small and marginal farmers fear increased dependence on corporate seed suppliers and higher cultivation costs; (c) whether any comprehensive impact assessment has been undertaken on livelihoods, biodiversity and food security, particularly in States like Kerala; and (d) the detail of the steps taken or proposed to protect farmers' autonomy while finalising

- the legislation?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI BHAGIRATH  CHOUDHARY) (a)  to (d): The draft Seeds Bill was placed in the public domain by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for pre-legislative consultation and a large number of suggestions from various stakeholders like farmers, States, farmers' organisations, experts and other stakeholders have been received. These suggestions are being carefully deliberated so as to fully safeguard farmers' interest, livelihoods and biodiversity concerns.

The  proposed  draft  Seeds  Bill  is  expected  to  facilitate  production  and  supply  of quality  seeds  and  for  matters  connected  therewith,  regulate  the  quality  of  seeds  and planting materials and ensure the availability of quality seeds for farmers; curb the sale of spurious and poor quality seeds for protecting the rights of the farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2976 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Glass Factory in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Smt. Krishna Devi Shivshankar Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2976 ANSWERED ON 10.03.2026

## GLASS FACTORY IN UTTAR PRADESH

## †2976. SMT. KRISHNA DEVI SHIVSHANKAR PATEL:

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

- (a) the details of current status of preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for revival of the glass factory located at Bargarh in Chitrakoot district;
- (b)  the  details  of  funds  allocated  and  expenditure  made  by  the  Uttar  Pradesh  State  Mineral Development Corporation (UPSMDC) for revival of the said factory;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  and  timeline  for  initiating  the  tender  process  for participation of the private sector, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the targeted timeline framed by the Government for making the factory operational again and the number of employment opportunities likely to be generated therefrom; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a): Since Industry is a State Subject as per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, the Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  (MHI)  does  not  maintain  any  centralized  data  relating  to  setting up/revival of heavy industries in any part of the Country including Bargarh in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh.

(b) to (e):

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2971 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Social Inequality
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Sher Singh Ghubaya

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2971 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2026

## SOCIAL INEQUALITY

## +2971. SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:

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

- (a) whether the Government aware that in many States, including Punjab, huge expenditure is being incurred on post-death ceremonies such as 'Bhog/Shraddha', thereby increasing social inequality, if S0, the details thereof;
- (6) whether the Government proposes to launch awareness campaigns to discourage such social evils, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any policy is proposed to encourage simple social customs, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI BL.VERMA)

- (a) to (c): The   post-death ceremonies like Bhog/Shraddha' are largely related to social traditions, customs and cultural ethos of the communities The Government always promotes progressive social practices through social awareness and outreach programmes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2967 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav, Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.   2967 TO BE ANSWERED ON  10 th  MARCH, 2026

## BHARATIYA BEEJ SAHAKARI SAMITI

## 2967. Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav: Shri Giridhari Yadav:

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

- (a) whether any branch of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd. (BBSSL) has been established in Bihar and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of Bihar farmers benefiting from the said Samiti; and
- (c) the benefits being received by the Bihar farmers under the said Samiti so far?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  No formal branch office of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has been established in the State of Bihar. However, BBSSL is undertaking its activities such as seed distribution and seed production through cooperative societies in the State of Bihar.
- (b) to (c): In the State of Bihar, 3,418 cooperative societies have been enrolled as members of BBSSL to date. Quality  and  affordable  seeds  were  provided  to  19,956  farmers  during  the current financial year. Further, 279 farmers covering an area of 2,663 hectares in the State have been engaged in the seed production activities of BBSSL during the ongoing Rabi 2025-26 season. The seeds produced by these farmers are procured by BBSSL at remunerative prices, wherein procurement is undertaken at Minimum Support Price (MSP) plus 10% bonus or at the prevailing rate of the State Seed Corporation, whichever is higher.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2966 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Gross Value Added for Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2966

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2026

## GROSS VALUE ADDED FOR AGRICULTURE

## 2966. MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

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

- (a) the details of rate of Gross Value Added (GVA) for agriculture in the last five years and the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  budgetary  allocation  for  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Annadata  Aay  Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) has reduced in the last three years and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government calculates average farm income and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether farm income has increased in the last five years and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

- (a): During 2024-25, the GVA of agriculture sector registered a growth of 9.2% as per the First Revised Estimate (FRE) of GVA. The Gross Value Added (GVA) percentage growth in the agriculture and allied sectors during the last five years (at current prices) is as under:
- (b):  Budgetary Allocation  under  Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PMAASHA) during the last three years is as under:

| Years             |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 (FRE) |
|-------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------------|
| At current prices |        10 |      10.6 |       8.5 |       7.6 |             9.2 |

Source: MoS&PI

(Amount in Rs Crore)

| 2022-23   |   4500.00 |
|-----------|-----------|
| 2023-24   |   2240    |
| 2024-25   |   6551.26 |

(c) & (d): The average monthly income of agricultural households in the country is periodically estimated  through  the  'Situation  Assessment  Survey  (SAS)  of  Agricultural  Households', conducted  by  the  National  Statistics  Office  (NSO),  Ministry  of  Statistics  and  Programme Implementation (MoSPI). As per the latest NSS 77th round of the Survey (January, 2019 December,  2019)  in  the  rural  areas  of  the  country,  the  average  monthly  income  per agricultural household from various sources including crop production, farming of animals, wages, non-farm business and leasing out of land is estimated at Rs. 10,218/- per month. The  contribution  of  these  sources  varies  across  States  depending  on  local  agro-climatic conditions,  farm  size,  and  cropping  patterns.  According  to  these  surveys,  the  estimated average monthly income per agricultural household increased from ₹6,426 in 2012-13 (NSS 70th round) to ₹10,218 in 2018 -19 (NSS 77th round).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2963 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Rural Development Schemes
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2963 ANSWERED ON 10/03/2026

## RURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

## 2963. Shri Biplab Kumar Deb:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the manner in which the Ministry plans to address the specific needs of rural areas in different States and UTs through various schemes of the Ministry;
- (b) whether there are any plans to introduce new schemes for rural development particularly in the State of Tripura;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to improve the allocation of funds to States and UTs for rural development programs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a) & (b): The  Ministry  of  Rural  Development(MoRD)  has  adopted multi-pronged  strategies  to  improve  the  economic  well-being  of people in rural areas with the main focus on increasing livelihood opportunities, empowering rural women, providing social safety net skilling  of  rural  youth,  infrastructure  development  etc.  through  its schemes/programmes in rural areas of the country including in the State of Tripura. In this regard, MoRD is implementing a number of targeted  schemes/programmes  such  as  Mahatma  Gandhi  National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY G), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission  (DAY-NRLM),  DeenDayal  Upadhyaya  Grameen  Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), Rural Self Employment Training Institutes(RSETIs),  National  Social  Assistance  Programme  (NSAP) and  Watershed  Development  Component  (WDC)  of  the  Pradhan MantriKrishiSinchayeeYojana(PMKSY).

At present, there is no plan to introduce new schemes for rural development particularly in the State of Tripura. However, it is also mentioned that in December, 2025, Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB GRAM-G) Act, 2025. This Act, which will replace MGNREGA, aims to provide 125 days of unskilled wage employment in rural areas of States/UTs including in the State of Tripura.

(c) & (d): Allocation  of  funds  to  the  States/UTs  is  a  continuous process. Funds are allocated/released to State Governments taking into  account  the  balance  of  funds  available  with  the  States, submission  of  requisite  documents  /  utilization  certificate  as  per schematic requirements, ensuring proper utilization of funds already allocated under the schemes and ensuring strict adherence of the schematic guidelines and assessing the actual requirement at the ground level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2961 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: PM-MITRA Textile Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2961 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2026

## PM-MITRA TEXTILE PARKS

## 2961. SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI: DR. VINOD KUMAR BIND:

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

- (a)  whether  PM-MITRA  Textile  Parks  announced  in  the  Union  Budget  2026-27  have  been  made operational or implementation has commenced;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  land  identification,  fund  release,  investment  inflow  and employment generated, State-wise; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिरििाज ग िंह )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a) to (c): In the Union Budget 2026-27, an announcement was made by Hon'ble Finance Minister regarding  setting  up  of  Mega  Textile  Parks  in  challenge  mode  alongwith  a  focus  on  bringing  value addition to  technical textiles.

In  order  to  ensure  early  sanction  and  quick  implementation  of  the  Scheme,  the  Ministry  has initiated a process of stakeholder consultation with State Governments and other stakeholders. It has also constituted  a  Joint  Working  Group  to  discuss  eligibility  criteria,  selection  process  and  evaluation parameters.

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