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Lok Sabha Question No. 1740 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Decarbonisation of Steel Sector and EAF Expansion
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Kali Charan Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1740

FOR ANSWER ON 10.02.2026

## DECARBONISATION OF STEEL SECTOR AND EAF EXPANSION

1740.  SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has mapped the steel sector's decarbonisation pathways including EAF expansion, scrap policy and hydrogen/DRI options;

(b)  the  cost  and  infrastructure constraints  identified  including  power availability  and quality scrap access;

(c) the measures undertaken to mobilise green finance and risk-sharing instruments; and

(d)  the  details  of  the  milestones  set  for  emissions-intensity  reduction  and  the monitoring mechanisms for implementation?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b):   The Ministry of Steel has released a report titled 'Greening the Steel Sector in India: Roadmap and Action Plan', in line with the recommendations of the 14 Task Forces constituted by the Ministry for this purpose. The report outlines the roadmap for  decarbonisation  of  the  steel  sector  in  the  various  steelmaking  routes  including Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), scrap-based steelmaking, and adoption of hydrogen/DRIbased technologies. This report also discusses about cost and infrastructure-related constraints including energy efficiency and scrap availability for decarbonization of the steel sector. The report is available on the Ministry of Steel's website.

This report also discusses the short-term, medium-term and long-term strategy for decarbonization of steel sector. In short term (Financial Year 2030), reduction of carbon  emissions  in  steel  industry  through  promotion  of  energy  and  resource efficiency as well as renewable energy is being focused.

(c)   Ministry of Steel has approved pilot projects for use of green hydrogen in steel sector under National Green Hydrogen Mission.

(d)   Ministry of Steel is aligned with India's net-zero target by 2070.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Establishment of Horticulture University in Rajasthan
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1738

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## ESTABLISHMENT OF HORTICULTURE UNIVERSITY IN RAJASTHAN

1738.  SMT. MANJU SHARMA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Rajasthan for establishment of Horticulture University in Rajasthan, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether a part of  the funds  sanctioned by  the  Union Government  to the  State Government of Rajasthan for the said project is yet to be released;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which the said amount is likely to be released?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

- (a): At present, there is no such proposal for setting up of Horticulture University in the state of Rajasthan.
- (b) to (d): The question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: National Horticulture Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1735

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION

1735. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  sanction  the  National  Horticulture Mission in all the development blocks under Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency keeping in view of the potential suspensible horticulture development, agro-climatic adaptation and development in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, and the latest status of this proposal; and
- (c) the time by which this proposal is likely to be finalised?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c):  National  Horticulture  Mission  (NHM)  a  sub-scheme  of  Mission  for  Integrated Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH)  is  being  implemented  by  Ministry  of  Agriculture  & Farmers  Welfare  for  the  holistic  development  of  horticulture  in  the  country.  MIDH Operational  Guidelines  were  revised  in  2025  wherein  all  States/UTs  including  all  the development blocks falling under Shahjahan Lok Sabha Constituency have been covered under MIDH

MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented through States based on their Annual  Action  Plan,  which  are  prepared  by  States  keeping  in  view  of  their  specific requirement towards balanced horticulture development, adaptability of agro-climate and development prospects in the State.

For the year 2025-26, an Annual Action Plan for Rs. 177.08 crore including GOI share of Rs. 106.24 crore i.e. 125% of the approved outlay has been approved under MIDH for Uttar  Pradesh  including  the  development  blocks  falling  under  Shahjahanpur  Lok  Sabha Constituency to cover various horticulture activities including Nurseries, Area Expansion, Mushroom, Protected Cultivation, Organic Farming, Beekeeping, Horticulture Mechanization, Post Harvest Management, Centre of Excellence, Markets etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Traditional Dari Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Rakesh Rathor

## TRADITIONAL DARI INDUSTRY

## 1734. SHRI RAKESH RATHOR:

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

(a) whether the Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh has a district identity due to its traditional dari industry, which is supplied to various parts of the country as well as exported abroad, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is implementing any specific policy or running any scheme to protect and promote the dari industry as a cottage and small scale industry, if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposals  to  provide  better  access  to  national  and  international markets for dari producers through marketing, branding and export promotion, if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposals  to  establish  a  modern  Testing  Laboratory  in  Sitapur district  for  scientific  quality  testing  of  dari  products,  so  as  to  ensure  compliance  of  prescribed  quality standards, if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

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

(a): Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh has a distinct and well- recognised identity for the production of handwoven dari and other handmade floor coverings. A total of 1562 pehchan card has been issued in sitapur  district  by  the  office  of  Development  Commissioner  (Handicrafts)  in  Dari, Rugs and  carpet  & other floor covering craft.

(b) & (c): The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the aegis of Ministry of  Textiles  implements  two  schemes  namely  National  Handicrafts  Development  Programme  (NHDP) and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) for overall development and promotion of handicrafts sector across the country which also includes the carpet sector including Dari.

Under the Marketing Support and Services component of the NHDP scheme, financial assistance is  provided  to eligible  agencies  for  organizing  various  marketing  events  in  domestic  as  well  as international  markets  for  promotion  of  traditional crafts  products throughout  the  country  including Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.

(d): A proposal to upgrade the Testing Laboratory in India Institute of Carpet Technology Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh provides scientific quality testing of dari products for all districts of the country including Sitapur. No separate proposal has been received so far from Sitapur separately.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Funds for Agricultural Development
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Balwant Baswant Wankhade

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1721

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## FUNDS FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

## 1721. SHRI BALWANT BASWANT WANKHADE:

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

- (a)  the  funds  earmarked  on  priority  basis  in  the  current  years'  budget  for  rural  sector  and agriculture sector;
- (b) the percentage of the total budget allocated for the purpose of agricultural development; and
- (c) whether any priority areas have been identified so far and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a): Budgetary allocations for the rural sector and the agriculture sector are made annually under various schemes and programmes of the Government, including those implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and allied Ministries/Departments. In the current Financial Year 2025-26, for development of rural sector and agriculture sector, Ministry of Rural Development  and  Ministry  of  Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare  have  been  allocated  Rs. 190405.53 crores and Rs. 137756.55 Crore respectively.
- (b): The total budget allocated to Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare for the purpose of agriculture development in terms of percentage to the total budget is 2.71%.
- (c): Agriculture is a State subject, however, Government of India supplements the efforts of the State Governments through various schemes/programmes. The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has identified priority areas to guide policy formulation and implementation of  its  schemes  and  programmes.  These  priorities  areas  include  enhancement  of  farmers' income by improving productivity, crop diversification, reducing cultivation cost, better access to markets, strengthening food and nutritional security, risk mitigation and income security of farmers  through  crop  insurance;  promotion  of  mechanisation,  digital  agriculture,    modern technologies;  expansion  of  irrigation  coverage  and  improvement  in  water  use  efficiency; capacity building and extension services to empower farmers with knowledge and skills. These priority areas are reviewed from time to time by the Government in view of emerging challenges and sectoral requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Operational Steel and Ancillary Plants in Jharsuguda District
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1720

FOR ANSWER ON 10.02.2026

## OPERATIONAL STEEL AND ANCILLARY PLANTS IN JHARSUGUDA DISTRICT

1720.  SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the details and the number of Steel and ancillary plants operational in Jharsuguda district along with their production capacity; (b) whether environmental pollution, land acquisition disputes and displacement issues related to Steel industries have been reported in the district, if so, the details thereof; (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  Corporate  Social  Responsibility (CSR) investment in health, education and livelihood for affected communities; and (d) the details of the amount of CSR funds spent in Jharsuguda during the last five

- years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL (a)to(d):  As  per  available  information,  there  are  22  steel  and  ancillary  plants  in Jharsuguda district, Odisha in the year 2024-25 with approximately 1 million tonne (mt) sponge iron capacity, 0.87 mt crude steel capacity, 0.6 mt pellets capacity and 0.45 mt re-rolling capacity. Steel is a deregulated sector and it is the responsibility of companies/units to follow applicable local regulations related to environmental pollution, land acquisition and compensation. Companies have individual policies while undertaking Corporate Social Responsibility  (CSR)  activities  and  largely  give  preference  to  the  local  areas  and communities around their places of operations.  CSR projects are identified based on local  needs  assessment  and  are  implemented  through  direct  execution  or  through implementing  agencies.  Monitoring  mechanisms  are  in  place  to  ensure  effective implementation  of  CSR  projects  in  health,  education  and  livelihood  sectors  for  the benefit of affected communities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Police Stations Connected with CCTNS
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Dilip Saikia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1715

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  10 TH   FEBRUARY,  2026/  MAGHA  21,  1947 (SAKA)

POLICE STATIONS CONNECTED WITH CCTNS

†1715. SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the importance and significance of connecting the police stations of the  country  through  the  Crime  and  Criminal  Tracking  Network  and Systems (CCTNS);

(b) the number of police stations of the country, which are connected with CCTNS at present; and

(c)  the  number  of  those  police  stations  out  of  the  police  stations connected with CCTNS which are actively using CCTNS at present?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a): Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) facilitates collection, updation and analysis of data related to crime and criminals in near real time basis. It facilitates various benefits to State Police, Central Law Enforcement Organizations and citizens of India, as per details given below:

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1715 FOR 10.02.2026

## Benefits to Police and Central Agencies:

- Computerization of police process (Complaints, FIRs, Investigation details, Charge sheet, Court disposal and appeals, Challans/Registers)
- Search on National/State database of crime & criminals
- Enable  sharing of data amongst  Police,  Central Investigative Agencies,  Courts,  Prison,  Forensic  and  Prosecution  for  effective justice delivery

Following  services  have  been  provided  to  citizens  at  National  level through Digital Police Portal and Central Citizen Services Portal:

- Missing Persons search
- Generate Vehicle NOC
- Proclaimed Offenders information
- Locate Nearest PS

In addition, following 9 mandated citizen services have been provided by State Police Citizen Portals:

- Filing of complaints to the concerned Police Station
- Obtaining the status of complaints
- Obtaining the copies of FIRs
- Details of arrested persons/ wanted criminals

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1715 FOR 10.02.2026

- Details of missing/ kidnapped persons
- Details of stolen/ recovered vehicles, arms and other properties
- Submission of requests for issue/ renewal of various  NOCs (Procession, Event/ Performance, Protest/ Strike etc.)
- Verification  requests  for  servants,  employment,  passport,  senior citizen registrations etc.
- Portal  for  sharing  information  and  enabling  citizens  to  download required Forms
- (b) and (c): As on 01.01.2026, all 17,792 Police Stations are using CCTNS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Agricultural GDP
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Rachna Banerjee

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1710

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## AGRICULTURAL GDP

1710.  SMT RACHNA BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी

be pleased to state; (a) whether it  is  a  fact  that  agriculture-GDP  growth  would  be  reduced  from  4.6%  last year to only 3.1% in 2025-26, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  over  46%  of  the  country  is  engaged  in  agriculture,  if  so, details thereof; and

- (c) the details of average daily wage of male and female agriculture labourer in 2025?

## ANSWER

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

(a): As  per  the  First  Advance  Estimates  of  GDP  for  2025-26,  the  Gross  Value  added (GVA)  of  Agriculture  including  livestock,  Forestry  &  Fishing  was  estimated  at  25,54,071 crores registering a growth of 3.1 % over previous year. In  addition,  as  per  First  Advance  Estimates,  2025-26  the  production  of  kharif foodgrains is estimated at record 1733.30 lakh tonnes registering an increase of 38.7 lakh tonnes over previous year kharif foodgrain production of 1694.60 lakh tonnes. (b) & (c): As  per  the  Periodic  Labour  Force  Survey  (PLFS)  2023-24,  agriculture  has engaged about 46.1 % of the workforce. Further, as per Agriculture wages in India 2023-24, the  All  India  prevailing  average  daily  wages  of  agricultural  labourers  covering  ploughing, sowing,  weeding  and  harvesting  are  ₹419.90  per  day  for  male,  and  ₹360.45  per  day  for

- female.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1709 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Chicory Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1709

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## CHICORY PRODUCTION

1709.  SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state: (a) whether the  Chicory  is  produced  at  a  large  scale  in  Etah  and  Kasganj  districts  of Uttar Pradesh, which is used in the manufacture of coffee and coffee-based products; (b) whether the climate and soil of the said area are suitable for high quality cultivation of chicory and for the raw material requirements of the coffee industry; (c) whether the Government proposes to set up a chicory based Integrated Production Processing  Cluster  Zone  or  a  Special  Zone  in  collaboration  with  a  big  coffee/food processing company in the Etah and Kasganj districts; (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  any  Regional  Training  Institute/Skill Development Centre in  the  region  to  impart  training  to  farmers,  POs  and  local  youth  on scientific cultivation, processing and marketing of chicory; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?
- (c) to (e): Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

## ANSWER

- MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR) (a): Yes. Chicory which is used in the manufacture of coffee and coffee-based products has been cultivated in an area of about 2870.28 ha in Etah District and about 2500 ha. of area in Kasganj of Uttar Pradesh during 2024-25. (b): Yes. The climate and soil of the said area are suitable for high quality cultivation of chicory and for the raw material requirements of the coffee industry. No  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  at  the  level  of  Department  of

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: India International Garment Fair
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Haribhai Patel

- (a): No.
- (b): Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI) Scheme  for  Textiles  was  notified  on  24/09/2021  with  an objective to promote production of MMF Apparel & Fabrics and products of Technical Textiles in the country to enable the textile industry to achieve size and scale, become competitive, create employment opportunities for people and support creation of a viable enterprise and competitive textile industry with an  approved  outlay  of  Rs.10,683  cr. The  PLI  Scheme  criteria  have  been amended  in  October,  2025, wherein  minimum  investment  limit  has  been  reduced  by  50%,  incremental  turnover  criteria  lowered from  25%  to  10%  from  the  second  year,  product  basket  has  been  expanded  by  inclusion  of  17  new products of MMF apparel, & fabrics, as well as condition of setting up a new company for availing the benefit  of  the  Scheme  has  been  removed.  These  amendments  are  designed  to  stimulate  investments across the entire MMF value chain and enhance production of MMF Apparels, Fabrics and Technical Textile products.
- (c): The Ministry of Textiles has set a goal of achieving of Rs. 9.00 lakh Crores in exports by 2030.

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## INDIA INTERNATIONAL GARMENT FAIR

## 1705. SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) whether the India International Garment Fair is organised by the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has approved a Production Linked Incentive Scheme to promote the textile sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has fixed any targets for textile exports in the coming years to promote the textile industry in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

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