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Lok Sabha Question No. 5245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Protection of Community Forest Titles
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Sukhdeo Bhagat

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5245 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2026

## PROTECTION OF COMMUNITY FOREST TITLES

## 5245. SHRI SUKHDEO BHAGAT:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact based report on the Call for Justice Fact Finding Committee (2024), which found that while individual forest-rights claims are being accepted, community forest rights are being systematically denied, especially in areas marked fo mining O diversion; and
- (b) the reason for not prioritizing the protection of community forest titles, which preserve tribal identity and collective rights, flagged as a major gap in the said report?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has informed that are aware of the study conducted by Delhi-based NGO, namely, Call For Justice (CFJ) The   Fact-Finding Minister of Tribal Affairs and the issues pointed by CFJ were deliberated in detail: The CJF, based on study done in selected districts of the five States, identified certain challenges in implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) like pendency of claims, approval of less acreage and lack of capacity of stakeholders etc. they

As the responsibility for implementation of  The Scheduled Tribes and Other Forests Rights Act (FRA), 2006" , lies with the State Governments/UT Administrations, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has issued directions and guidelines to the States/UTs from time to time on various aspects to ensure the proper implementation of the Act; including protection and recognition of Community Forest Rights (CFRs), in the true letter and spirit of the FRA, with the aim to safeguard the tribal identity, customary governance systems and their collective access to forest resources:

Further; the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has issued detailed   guidelines for the conservation, management and sustainable use of community forest resources in the year 2023 to facilitate effective CFR governance.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has also issued several communications to the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to fast-track the processing and disposal of claims, to resolve the issues related to implementation of FRA and to ensure that all eligible claimants are provided the rights which are due to them. The financial support is provided to the State Governments under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) for   strengthening the Gram Sabhas and Community Forest Resource Management Committees, including preparation and implementation of community-led forest management plans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Policy for Response Against Hostile Activities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jai Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5238

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2026/ CHAITRA 3, 1948 (SAKA)

POLICY FOR RESPONSE AGAINST HOSTILE ACTIVITIES

5238. SHRI JAI PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  unveiled  it's  Policy  for Response Against Hostile Activities and Radicalism in order to move away from reactive security measures towards a unified 'Whole -ofGovernment' approach to terrorism; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and features of the policy?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has unveiled 'National Counter  Terrorism  Policy  &Strategy'  document  'PRAHAR' which provides a framework for responding to hostile/terrorist activities and radicalization . 'PRAHAR' is based on the following seven pillars:
- i. Prevention  of  terror  attacks  to  protect  Indian  citizens  and interests;
- ii. Responses,  which  are  swift  and  proportionate  to  the  threat posed;

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 5238 FOR 24.03.2026

- iii. Aggregating internal capacities for achieving synergy in a 'whole -ofgovernment' approach;
- iv. Human rights and 'Rule of Law' based processes for mitigation of threats;
- v. Attenuating the conditions enabling terrorism, including radicalization;
- vi. Aligning and shaping the international efforts to counter terrorism;
- vii. Recovery and resilience through a whole-of-society approach.

The document of 'PRAHAAR' is available on the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs at www.mha.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5237 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Land Allotment  under Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5237.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2026.

## LAND ALLOTMENT UNDER AMRITSAR-KOLKATA INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR

## 5237.  SHRI DULU MAHATO:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  formal  representation  has  been  received  for  land  allotment  in Bokaro district under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  been  apprised  of  approximately  700  acres  of unutilized  land  at  Bhatua  village,  currently  under  Bokaro  Steel  Plant  (SAIL) ownership, as a potential site for this project, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any inter-ministerial coordination has been initiated with the Ministry of Steel for the strategic transfer of this land to the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the current status of the feasibility study or master plan intended to integrate Bokaro's steel and coal industrial clusters into the AKIC framework; and
- (e) the  specific  timeline  fixed  for  the  commencement  of  site-level  work  in  the Bokaro section to unlock local employment and industrial growth?

## 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) : As  per  the  approved  institutional  &  financial  structure  of  National  Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP), State Government provides land and  equity  for  development  of  internal  trunk  infrastructure  components  is provided  by  the  Government  of  India  through  National  Industrial  Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT). Availability of a suitable land parcel in Bokaro district has  not yet been confirmed by the Government of Jharkhand  for  development,  as  part  of  Amritsar  Kolkata  Industrial  Corridor (AKIC).
- (d) & (e) : The  feasibility  study  and  master  planning  works  are  undertaken  once encumbrance-free land is confirmed by the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Impact of High Industrial Land Prices
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Shahu Shahaji Chhatrapati

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5231. TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2026.

## IMPACT OF HIGH INDUSTRIAL LAND PRICES

## 5231.  SHRI SHAHU SHAHAJI CHHATRAPATI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has examined the impact of high industrial land prices on new manufacturing investments and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  any  policy  exists  to  provide  concessional  industrial  land  for  large investment projects generating employment in tier-II districts in the country such as Kolhapur?

## 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) & (b): 'Industries' is a State subject. Investment decisions are influenced by multiple factors including availability of infrastructure; cost of land, logistics, finance; and ease of doing business. No specific study has, however, been conducted by the  Government  to  assess  the  direct  impact  of  land  cost  on  manufacturing investment.

As  per  information  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Maharashtra,  a policy  has  been  announced  by  the  Government  of  Maharashtra  Resolution dated 22.02.2024, for the  Anchor Units in Ultra Mega  projects of 6 manufacturing sectors with an investment of Rs. 10,000 Cr. and generating 4000 direct and indirect employment in Thrust and Hi-Tech sector. The policy allows Special incentives to the first 10 projects in any area of the State, which has  subsequently  been  increased  from  10  to  30  vide  State  Government Resolution dated 04.08.2025. As per the said State Government Resolution for industries under Thrust Sector Policy, industries to be established in the areas of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation & Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited will get upto 25 to 50% concession in prevailing land rate with the approval of the Cabinet Sub Committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5230 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Identification and Registration of Tea Growers
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Rao Rajendra Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5230 ANSWERED ON 24/03/2026

## IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF TEA GROWERS

## 5230.  SHRI RAO RAJENDRA SINGH:

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

- (a) whether there is a strategy for identification and registration of small tea growers, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to formulate a comprehensive and time-bound strategy for identification, registration and creation of a centralised   database of all small and big tea growers in the country; and
- (c) If so, the details thereof, including the steps proposed to bring all such growers under  the  regulatory  control  of  the  Tea  Board  and  to  extend  developmental assistance to them?

## 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  (c)  Identification  and  registration  of  small  tea  growers  by  Tea  Board  is  a  continuous process. Currently, applications from small tea growers for registration are taken online through the Service Plus portal. These applications are then verified by the nearest field office of Tea Board post which a QR code-based identity-cum-registration card is issued to the applicant small tea grower online. So far, as on 16.03.2026, the Tea Board has registered 225,137 small tea growers (STGs). In addition, the Tea Board has identified and registered all 1,567 large tea growers also and it maintains a centralized database of large as well as small tea growers. Developmental assistance under Tea Board's 'Tea Development and Promotion Scheme' is available to all registered small tea growers across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5226 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: SHE Marts for Rural Women-led Enterprises
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5226 ANSWERED ON 24/03/2026

## SHE MARTS FOR RURAL WOMEN-LED ENTERPRISES

## 5226. Shri Eatala Rajender:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government for Self Help Enterpreneur Marts  (SHE-Marts)  for  Rural  Women-led  Enterprises  in  the country;
- (b) whether the Government propose to help women take the next step from credit-led livelihoods to being owners of enterprises, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether SHE Marts will be set up as community-owned retail outlets  within  the  cluster  level  federations  through  enhanced and innovative financing instruments; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the present status of funds sanctioned and spent?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  Government  has  announced  the  setting  up  of  Self  Help Entrepreneur (SHE) Marts as a new initiative to strengthen market access for rural  women-led  enterprises  under  the  Self  Help  Group (SHG)  ecosystem.  These  marts  are  envisaged  as  structured  retail platforms where products made by SHG members can be showcased and sold directly to the consumers. The initiative is aimed at creating stronger  market  linkages,  improving  visibility  of  local  products, strengthening SHG institutions, and enabling women entrepreneurs to expand and scale their businesses.
- (b): Yes, the Government has proposed measures to support women in  transitioning from credit-linked livelihood activities to becoming owners of enterprises. Under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission, the SHE-Marts initiative provides market

access and capacity-building so that women can establish sustainable enterprises.

(c) & (d): Yes, Government has announced to set up SHE-Marts as community-owned retail outlets within the cluster level federations through  enhanced  and  innovative  financing  instruments.  No  funds has been sanctioned/spent so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Status of Mission Purvodaya
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5208

## FOR ANSWER ON 24.03.2026

## STATUS OF MISSION PURVODAYA

5208.  SMT. MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of Purvodaya Scheme (Mission Purvodaya); (b) the details and the components of the scheme; and

- (c)  the  details  of  total  funds  allocated  and  utilised  under  the  said  scheme  as  on 28.02.2026, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(c):  On  04.10.2021,  the  'Framework Policy  on  Development of Steel Clusters' facilitating  the  creation  and  upgradation  of  steel  clusters  in  India  including  Eastern Region (Purvodaya states) was withdrawn.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5207 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Rural Development Projects
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. Kirsan Namdeo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5207 ANSWERED ON 24/03/2026

## RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

## 5207. Dr. Kirsan Namdeo:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details and the basis for allocation of funds for implementation of rural development projects of the Ministry;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allocate  more  funds  to those  States  which  are  doing  well  in  implementing  such projects, if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Government for implementation of projects under the Ministry; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is implementing a number of schemes/programmes for overall development of rural areas of the country such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana  (PMGSY), Deendayal AntyodayaYojana  National Rural Livelihoods  Mission  (DAY-NRLM),  DeenDayal  Upadhyaya  Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY), Rural Self Employment  Training Institutes  (RSETIs),  National  Social  Assistance  Programme  (NSAP) and Watershed Development Component (WDC) of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY).

All  the  above  schemes/programmes  are  implemented  with active cooperation with the States/Union Territories (UTs).Allocations of funds to the States/UTs under these schemes/programmes is a continuous process. Funds are allocated taking  into  account  the  balance  of  funds  available  with  them, 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 guidelines  of  each  scheme/programme  and  assessing  the  actual requirement at the ground level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Thiru Arun Nehru

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5195 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2026

## NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

## 5195. THIRU ARUN NEHRU:

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

- (a) the number of beneficiaries availing National Overseas Scholarship Scheme during the last three years, block-wise from Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency;
- (b\_ the venture capital fund utilisation by SCIST entrepreneurs from Perambalur, including applications received, sanctioned and disbursed amounts, block-wise;
- the accessibility audit compliance status of public buildings, educational institutions and transport facilities in Perambalur blocks; and
- d) the district-level monitoring mechanism; grievance redressal data and scheme saturation percentages achieved, block-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Under  the National  Overseas  Scholarship (NOS) Scheme for Scheduled Castes, two students have been selected from Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency during last three years. However; no student has been selected under National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme for Scheduled Tribes during this period from the said parliamentary constituency:
- (b): Under the Scheme of Venture  Capital Fund for  Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC), two applications were   received from Perambalur district. An amount of Rs 9.85 crore was sanctioned against these two applications and out of which an amount of Rs 2.00 crore has been disbursed.
- (c): Accessibility and audit compliance of public buildings, educational institutions and transport   facilities in the blocks of the Perambalur  district; out by the State Government.
- (d): Implementation of Schemes of the Government are   monitored through a multi-tier mechanism such as periodic reviews, seeking utilization certificates, progress reports and coordination with State Governmentslimplementing   agencies. Grievances are redressed through the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) in a time bound manner:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Restructuring of SAGY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri M Mallesh Babu

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5193

## ANSWERED ON 24/03/2026

## RESTRUCTURING OF SAGY

## 5193. Shri M Mallesh Babu:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government proposes to relaunch or  restructure the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) in the Financial Year 2026-27 to provide dedicated institutional support and a specific Gap-Filling  Fund  to  ensure  more  effective  implementation  by Public Representatives, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Ministry is aware that several Inter-State Border villages in Kolar district, situated along the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh  boundary, suffer from developmental  lag due to overlapping jurisdictions and lack of integrated central planning, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the  Government will  consider  expanding  the  Priority Model  Village  framework-  currently  focused  on  international borders  under  VVP-to  include  underdeveloped  Inter-State Border pockets like those in Kolar under the revamped SAGY;
- (d) the details of the monitoring mechanism currently in place to track the progress of Village Development Plans in Kolar during the last three years; and
- (e) the steps  taken  to  incentivize  District  Administrations  to prioritize SAGY village projects in their annual action plans?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): No, currently there is no proposal to relaunch or restructure the SAGY or to consider Inter-State Border villages under SAGY in similar line of Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) implemented by Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs.

- (d): The Ministry has evolved a comprehensive multilevel and multitool system of monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of its programmes  which includes review by the Minister of Rural Development,  Performance  Review  Committee  meetings,  Common Review  Mission,  Concurrent  Monitoring  and  Impact  Assessment studies.  Concurrent  monitoring  mechanisms  include  the  progress updated  by  States/Districts  through  SAGY  website  regarding  the identification of the Gram Panchayats, progress tracking of Village Development  Plans  (VDPs)  and  field  visits  by  Ministry  of  Rural Development  officials.  Seven  SAGY  GPs  in  Kolar  has  already completed 100% projects / activities planned under VDP.
- (e): Necessary instructions were issued to Panchayati Raj Departments of State / UT Governments to accord priority to the Gram Panchayats selected under the SAGY while preparing annual action plan.

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