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Lok Sabha Question No. 5547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Impact of the Kerala Clinical Establishments Act, 2018
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5547 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH MARCH, 2026

## IMPACT OFTHE KERALACLINICALESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 2018

## 5547. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has expressed strong concern over the impact of the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act,

2018 on small hospitals and clinics in the State of Kerala;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the IMA has urged the State Government to implement the Act in such a manner that the interests of small hospitals and clinics are protected and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is also a fact that only consultation clinics have been exempted from the provisions of the Act according to IMA; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (e): The State Government of Kerala has enacted the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2018 to provide for the registration and regulation of clinical establishments rendering services in the State of Kerala. ' Health ' being a State subject, the responsibility to address concern expressed by Indian Medical Association over the impact of the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2018 on small hospitals and clinics in the State of Kerala lies with the State Government of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Revitalization of Shipbuilding and Maritime Sector
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kalyan Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5543

ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## REVITALIZATION OF SHIPBUILDING AND MARITIME SECTOR

5543. SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

a)  whether  the  Government  has  approved  Rs.  69,725  crore  package  to  revitalize shipbuilding  and  maritime  sector  of  the  Country  through  a  four-pillar  strategy,

- targeting 30 lakh jobs and Rs. 4.5 lakh crore in investments; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  plan  and  action  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government towards geopolitical resilience and strategic self-reliance of the Country and positioning India as a competitive force in global shipping and shipbuilding along with the employment scope thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a)  &  (b)The  Union  Government  has  approved  a  comprehensive  package  of  ₹ 69,725  crore  to  revitalize  domestic  shipbuilding  and  maritime  sector  through  a  4pillar  strategy  having  potential  to  unlock  huge  investment  in  the  shipbuilding  and maritime sector. The key components of the shipbuilding package include:
- i. Shipbuilding  Financial  Assistance  Scheme  (SBFAS) withan  outlay  of  ₹ 24,736 crore, an enhancement of existing Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP), to address cost disadvantages of Indian shipyards vis-a-vis global shipyards;
- ii. Maritime Development Fund (MDF) corpus of ₹ 25,000 crore for providing long term financing support to shipbuilding and maritime sector comprising a Maritime Investment Fund of ₹ 20,000 crore and Interest Incentivisation Fund of ₹ 5,000 crore;
- iii. Shipbuilding  Development  Scheme  (SbDS) with  ₹19,989  crore  outlay  to expand  Indian  shipbuilding  output  capacity  to  4.5  million  Gross  Tonnage annually by setting up greenfield shipbuilding clusters and capacity expansion of the existing shipyards. These targets have been set to position India as a
- competitive global shipbuilding force in line with vision contained in Maritime

India Vision 2030 and Maritime AmirtKaal Vision 2047 documents.

- iv. Policy  reforms entails  comprehensive  legislative  reforms,  legel  reforms, process  reforms  to  improve  Ease  of  Doing  Business,  investor  confidence, regulatory certainty, etc.

The scheme guidelines to operationalize SBFAS and SbDShave been issued on 26.12.2025. The guidelines for MDF have also been issued on 20.02.2026.

Further, given the high employment multiplier of 6.4 in shipbuilding industry, the employment generation potential through these schemes is of around 2.2 million jobs including direct as well as indirect employment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5534 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: P&I Insurance for Vessels
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5534

ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## P&I INSURANCE FOR VESSELS

5534. SHRI K. SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a)  the  operational  challenges  regarding  Protection  &  Indemnity  (P&I)  insurance requirements faced by foreign flag vessels below 300 Gross Tonnage (GRT) at ports of the country, State-wise including Tamil Nadu, particularly Tuticorin Port;
- (b)    whether  Rule  3  of  the  Merchant  Shipping  (Regulation  of  Entry  of  Ships  into Ports,  Anchorages  and  Offshore  Facilities)  Rules,  2012  and  Nairobi  International Convention on the Removal  of Wrecks, 2007, restrict mandatory insurance requirements for vessels 300 GRT and above, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether port authorities are reportedly denying entry to vessels below 300 GRT if  their  P&I  insurance  is  not  from  a  DG  Shipping-recognized  provider,  despite  the aforementioned statutory thresholds, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether the Government intends to issue a clarification to ensure that essential trade routes, such as the transport of food supplies to Maldives, are not disrupted by the said enforcement ambiguities, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) & (b)As per Rule 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports,  Anchorages  and  Offshore  Facilities)  Rules,  2012,  vessels  of  300  Gross Tonnage (GT) and above are required to mandatorily maintain valid Protection and Indemnity  (P&I)  insurance  coverage  in  accordance  with  the  applicable  regulatory framework.

(c)& (d)The Directorate General of Shipping is not currently in receipt of any such reports. It may be noted that, as per Rule 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry  of  Ships  into  Ports,  Anchorages  and  Offshore  Facilities)  Rules,  2012,  the requirement for insurance coverage applies to vessels of 300 GT and above. Such vessels are required to maintain insurance coverage against maritime claims, either through the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG P&I Group), which is pre-approved, or through any other insurer approved by the Government under the said Rules and notified accordingly.In view of above, no clarification needs to be issued.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: ASEAN India Relations
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rao Rajendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5528

ANSWERED ON- 27/03/2026

ASEAN INDIA RELATIONS

5528. SHRI RAO RAJENDRA SINGH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the details of progress made in the culmination of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA);

(b) whether, in light of recent geopolitical turbulence, both stakeholders are working towards enhanced trade and maritime cooperation; and (c) if so, the details of such a future roadmap for the same?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to c) The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was signed on 13 th August 2009 and came into force on 1 st January 2010 in respect of   India,   Malaysia,   Singapore   and   Thailand.   By   1 st August 2011, all ASEAN members became signatory to the FTA. India and ASEAN are

constructively engaged in the review of  ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). India and ASEAN are maritime neighbours. To strengthen maritime cooperation, ASEAN-INDIA JOINT   STATEMENT   ON   MARITIME COOPERATION was adopted on 07 September 2023 at the 20 th   IndiaASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. Further, at the 22 nd India-ASEAN Summit held on 26 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the year 2026 has been designated as 'ASEANIndia Year of Maritime Cooperation', under which, among other activities, ASEAN-India   Conferece   on   Blue   Economy,   ASEAN-India   Maritime Exercise,   East   Asia   Summit   Conference   on   Maritime   Security Cooperation   and   East   Asia   Summit   Maritime   Heritage   Festival   are planned to be organised to forge partnerships with the ASEAN members. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 5524 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Rehabilitation Policies at FCIL Sindri
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 5524 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## Rehabilitation Policies at FCIL Sindri

## 5524:  SHRI DULU MAHATO:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that the Lease Agreement [Circular FCIS/Est.7(2)] of 2004 for FCIL Sindri VSS employees is being violated by substituting the 33year term with short-term contracts, if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  residents  of  Domgarh,  residing  there  for  70  years,  are  being  served eviction notices under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  a  dedicated  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  (R&R)  policy  has  been formulated for families displaced by coal mining MoUs in the said region, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government proposes to constitute a Joint Committee of FCIL, SAIL and District Administration under the chairmanship of the local Member of Parliament to conduct public hearings, if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether steps are being taken to regularize the pending transfer of shops in Sindri Market to safeguard local livelihoods, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SMT ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (e):  Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) has stated that there is no violation of the original scheme of 2003. The Lease period in 2003 Scheme was 11 months only.  3481 Eviction orders under Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act  have been issued  by  FCIL  against  the  unauthorised  occupants  of quarters in Sindri,  out  of  which  786  evictions  orders  pertain  to  Domgarh  area  and remaining 2695 evictions orders pertain to other areas in Sindri.

The  State  Government  of  Jharkhand  has  constituted  a  Rehabilitation  and Resettlement  (R&R)  Committee.  The  meeting  of  R&R  Committee  was  held  on 29.8.2025. At present there is no such proposal to constitute Joint Committee of FCIL, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and District Administration for public hearing. The policy of regularising the pending transfer of leases of shops, in Sindri Market is already in place. The intending parties can get their lease regularised on paying the up-to-date outstanding Lease Rent and submission of other required legal documents for effecting the transfer in accordance with the existing policy of regularization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5522 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Repatriation of Ancient Indian Cultural Heritage
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Tariq Anwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5522

## ANSWERED ON 27/03/2026

## REPATRIATION OF ANCIENT INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE

†5522. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government is aware of the efforts for the identification and   repatriation   of   ancient   Indian   cultural   heritage   (such   as   ancient statues, manuscripts and artifacts taken abroad) from the entire State of Bihar including the Mithila region;

(b) if so, the concrete action taken by the Government at the diplomatic, legal and administrative levels with the Governments of the concerned countries to ensure the safe return of the above artifacts specifically from museums in Europe and America; and

(c)   whether   the   Government   has   established   any   special   coordination mechanism with the State Government, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)   and   international   organizations   in   this   regard,   if   so,   the   details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a & b)  The identification of  Indian antiquities, including from Bihar, is carried   out   from   time   to   time   for   their   repatriation.   A   total   of   655 antiquities have been repatriated since 1976. Out of these, 642 have been retrieved since 2014.

(c) The   Government   undertakes   the   process   of   repatriation   in   coordination  with   all   relevant   stakeholders   including   State   Governments, Indian Embassies/Missions abroad under Ministry of External Affairs and the Archaeological Survey of India under Ministry of Culture.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 545 (STARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Expansion of Coimbatore and Salem Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 545

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## EXPANSION OF COIMBATORE AND SALEM AIRPORTS

## 545.    DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to expand Coimbatore and Salem Airports;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the expected timelines fixed in this regard; and
- (c)  whether the Government has acquired or proposes to acquire land for expansion of the said Airports and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (A)  TO  (C)  IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 545 FOR REPLY ON  02.04.2026  REGARDING  EXPANSION  OF  COIMBATORE  AND SALEM AIRPORTS ASKED BY DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN;;  ;  ;  (a)  to  (c):  The  proposal  for  construction  of  a  New Integrated  Terminal  Building  (T3),  along  with  additional  apron  bays,  at Coimbatore Airport is presently at a preliminary stage in the Airports Authority of India (AAI), subject to receipt of requisite Government approvals, availability of land, and statutory/regulatory clearances. In this regard, Airports Authority  of  India  (AAI)  had  requested  627.89  acres  of  land  from  the  State Government, out of which 620.22 acres have already been handed over.  For the expansion of Salem Airport, 460 acres of land including 177 acres of land for phase-1 development, was requested from the State Government of Tamil Nadu by AAI. The required land is yet to be handed over by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 544 (STARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Widening of NH-11 Road from Jhunjhunu to Fatehpur
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Brijendra Singh Ola

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO-544 ANSWERED ON-02 ND  APRIL, 2026

WIDENING OF NH-11 ROAD FROM JHUNJHUNU TO FATEHPUR

†*544.     SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to convert the existing twolane stretch of National Highway  (NH)-11 from Jhunjhunu to Fatehpur into a four-lane road, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether a Detailed Project Report has been prepared for fourlaning  of  the  said  stretch  and  if  so,  the  time  by  which  the construction work is likely to commence; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  action  proposed  by  the  Government  along with the efforts being made in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(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.  544  ANSWERED  ON  02 ND   APRIL, 2026 ASKED BY SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA REGARDING 'WIDENING OF NH-11 ROAD FROM JHUNJHUNU TO FATEHPUR'

(a)  to  (c)  The  process  for  preparation  of  Detailed  Project  Report (DPR) for development of NH-11 from Jhunjhunu to Fatehpur to fourlanes has been initiated in January, 2026. Based on the outcome of the DPR, this stretch would be considered for upgradation to fourlanes  subject  to  traffic  requirements  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Road Construction and Upgradation Works in Lakshadweep
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of road construction and upgradation works carried out in  various  islands  in  Lakshadweep  during  the  last  ten  years,  islandwise.

(b)  the  total  length  of  New  roads  constructed,  roads  widened  and roads repaired or resurfaced in this period;

(c)  the  funds  allocated,  released  and  utilized  for  road  infrastructure development in Lakshadweep during the last ten years;

(d)  the  challenges  faced  in  road  construction  and  maintenance  in island territories like Lakshadweep including land availability, terrain and climatic conditions; and

(e)  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  road connectivity. transportation efficiency and safety across the islands of Lakshadweep?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6434 ANSWERED ON 2 ND  APRIL, 2026

ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADATION WORKS IN LAKSHADWEEP

6434.   SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  is primarily responsible  for  development  and  maintenance  of  National  Highways (NHs) and also provides financial assistance to States/Union Territories  for  development  of  State  roads  (other  than  rural  roads) under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) based on their priorities. There are no National Highways in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep; accordingly, no works relating to construction, upgradation, widening or resurfacing of NHs have been undertaken  during the last ten years. The road network in Lakshadweep comprises internal roads, which are developed and maintained by the UT Administration. As per information provided  by  Lakshadweep  Public  Works  Department, 11.889 km of roads have been constructed and 13.605 km have been resurfaced during the last ten years. (c) No funds have been allocated, released or utilised  for National Highway  infrastructure  development  in  Lakshadweep  during  the  last ten years. No proposal has been received from the UT Administration for funding under CRIF. (d) Road  development  in  island  territories  such  as  Lakshadweep faces challenges including limited land availability, ecological restrictions,  coastal  and  low-lying  terrain,  logistical  constraints  in transportation  of  materials,  and  adverse  climatic  conditions  such  as high humidity and saline environment. Development and maintenance of internal roads in Lakshadweep Central Government supports infrastructure development in coordination with the UT Administration, with emphasis on sustainable and need-based

(e) are the responsibility of the UT Administration. The development, keeping in view the ecological sensitivity of the islands.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Establishment of Pineapple Processing Industry in Assam
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Parimal Suklabaidya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6433

ANSWERED ON 02 ND  APRIL, 2026

## ESTABLISHMENT OF PINEAPPLE PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN ASSAM

## 6433.   SHRI PARIMAL SUKLABAIDYA:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the Lakhipur area in Cachar district of Assam produces a significant quantity of pineapples and has strong potential for agro-based industries and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Ministry has any proposal, plan or scheme to establish pineapple processing or food processing industries in the Lakhipur region so that the benefits of this produce can reach markets across the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the steps proposed to promote food processing industries in the region?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a) to (c): In order to promote and facilitate overall development of the food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)  has been incentivizing setting up of related industries  through  its  two  Central  Sector  Schemes  viz.  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  SAMPADA Yojana  (PMKSY)  &  Production  Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for  Food  Processing  Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme across the country including Lakhipur area in Cachar district of Assam. These schemes are not region specific but demand driven.  MoFPI does not setup any food  processing  Industries  on  its  own.  However,  MoFPI  extends  financial  support  to prospective  entrepreneurs  for  setting  up  of  different  kinds  of  food  processing  industries including processing of pineapple, as per respective scheme guidelines.

To promote processing of local produce including pineapple processing, One District One  Product  (ODOP)  approach  has  been  adopted  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Formalization  of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products. It provides the framework for value chain development and alignment of support infrastructure. 'Pineapple' has been identified as ODOP in Cachar district of Assam.

In the State of Assam, as on 31.12.2025, MoFPI has sanctioned 72 food processing projects under corresponding component schemes of PMKSY, out of which 1 project is located in Cachar district. Four food processing companies have been approved for assistance under various categories of the PLISFPI scheme in Assam State. Further, 5194 micro food processing enterprises have been approved for assistance under PMFME, out of which 358 are located in Cachar district.