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Lok Sabha Question No. 1520 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Textile Industry in North India
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Gurjeet Singh Aujla

## TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN NORTH INDIA

## 1520. SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Amritsar,  once  a  prominent  centre  of  the  textile  industry  in  North  India,  has  seen  its entire textile base vanish over decades, despite being known for its woollen mills, shawl weaving and dyeing industry, which once provided livelihoods to lakhs and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  revive  the  textile  ecosystem  in  Amritsar  and considering its strategic location on international border, which often faces war-like situations, has been denied continuous investment and infrastructure support due to security sensitivity; and
- (c) whether the Government has consider setting up a Textile Mega Cluster, Common Facility Centres (CFCs),  or  a  Border  Textile  Promotion  Package,  including  subsidies,  skill  development  centres,  and export  facilitation,  to  not  only  revive  industry  but  generate  massive  employment  for  youth  in  border villages of Amritsar to deserve a textile renaissance and if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## )

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

(a) to (c): With  a  view  to  increasing  investments,  generating  employment  opportunities  and boosting exports in the textile sector, the Ministry is implementing Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP) to provide support for setting up textile parks with world-class, state-of-the-art infrastructure in textile  hubs  across  the  country.  The  scheme  was  in  implementation  upto  31.03.2021,  however,  the Scheme has now been subsumed under the umbrella Scheme of Textile Cluster Development Scheme (TCDS) for completing ongoing projects only. Under SITP, in Punjab, 3 textile parks were sanctioned and completed wherein a total GoI share of Rs.116 crore was released.

A subsidy of Rs 12,94,03,431 under ATUFS has been released to 70 no. of Textiles units in Amritsar cluster as on 03.12.2025.

In addition, SIDBI has identified Amritsar as Technical Textile cluster for supporting MSMEs through its focused Cluster Development Initiates.

Office of the Textile Commissioner, Govt. of India, Mumbai vide Office Order dated 12.11.2025 has revamped the role and responsibilities of Powerloom Service Centres (PSCs), including PSC Amritsar by transforming into " Integrated Textile and Apparel Development Centre' (ITADC) by way of upgrading /restructuring and strengthening of such centres and also incorporating therein comprehensive services like skilled manpower, design development and entrepreneurship support.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Crop Loss due to Wild Animal
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1519

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## CROP LOSS DUE TO WILD ANIMAL

1519. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government has decided to include crop loss due to wild animal attack under localised risk category for coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  Government  has  directed  the  States  to  notify  the  list  of  wild  animals responsible for crop damage and identify vulnerable districts; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR) (a) to (c):  The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is voluntary for the States as well as farmers.  The scheme  provides for comprehensive risk insurance against crop damage  due  to  non-preventable  natural  risks  from  pre-sowing  to  post-harvest  for  the crops/areas notified by the concerned State Government.   The losses to crops due to wild animals, being preventable in nature, were therefore not covered earlier.  However, at the request of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and State Governments, States have been allowed to notify the losses by wild animals on individual assessment as add on cover at the cost of State Government.  Detailed protocol for such coverage has been given in the Operational Guidelines of the scheme.

Further,  a  Committee  constituted  for  'Defining  Modalities  of  Crop  Loss  by  Wild Animal Attack and Inundation for  Paddy Crop Under Localised Risk' has submitted its report alongwith recommendations and SOPs for coverage of these risks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Tenure of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Mayor
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1510

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

TENURE OF CHANDIGARH MUNICIPAL CORPORATION MAYOR

1510. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is considering any proposal to increase the tenure  of  the  Mayor  of  the  Chandigarh  Municipal  Corporation  from  the present one year to a fixed five-year term, and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether such a five-year Mayor, if proposed, would be elected through direct  elections  by  all  electors  of  Chandigarh,  similar  to  the  model adopted in the adjoining State of Haryana;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to rebalance or reallocate functions and departments between the Chandigarh Administration and the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, in view of the Corporation's persistent financial constraints and its limited ability to discharge statutory functions; and
- (d)  the  reasons  why  the  30%  revenue-sharing  formula  recommended  by various Finance Commissions for revenue sharing between the Union/State Governments and Panchayati Raj Institutions does not apply to  the  Chandigarh  Municipal  Corporation,  particularly  with  respect  to funds appropriated to Chandigarh from the Union Budget?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): At present, no such proposal is under consideration.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1510 FOR 09.12.2025

(d): The Finance Commission recommends the distribution of revenue between the  Union  and  the  States.  Since  Chandigarh  is  a  Union  Territory,  these recommendations are not applicable to it. The budgetary requirements of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh are met through Grants-in-Aid from the Union Budget.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Vacant Posts of Veterinary Officers
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

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

ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1498 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## VACANT POSTS OF VETERINARY OFFICERS

1498. SHRI RAJABHAU PARAG PRAKASH WAJE:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to State:

(a)  the  number  of  posts  of  veterinary  officers  are  currently  vacant  in  Nashik,  Maharashtra along with the steps taken by the Government to fill them;

(b) whether the Government is aware that veterinary services in country are being affected due to lack of  adequate  human resources, leading to financial and practical difficulties  for animal husbandry farmers;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  national  or  State  level  schemes  for  quick recruitment of vacant posts in various States; and

(d) whether any policy is likely to be implemented for creation of new posts and providing employment to veterinary graduates and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) As per the information received from the State of Maharashtra, 150 posts of Veterinary Officers  are  vacant  in  the  district  of  Nashik.  For  2795  posts  of  Veterinary  Officers, advertisement (vide No. 088/2025 dated 25th April, 2025) has been made by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission.

(b) As Animal Husbandry is a State subject, the respective State recruits necessary staff based on State-specific factors. Total of 10474 posts of Veterinary doctors are vacant against 40603 sanctioned posts in various States/UTs.

Additionally, The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GoI has provided support to respective States and UTs by providing 4019 number of Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) during 2021 -23 so as to deliver veterinary services at the farmers doorstep.

(c) & (d) Guidelines for minimum Standards of Veterinary Infrastructure in India has been framed  and  communicated  to  all  States/UTs  with  the  request  for  adoption  and  necessary action, vide OM No. K-11/47/2024-LH dated 26.11.2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1490 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: PLI Scheme for Automotive and ACC Battery Storage
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1490

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2025

## PLI SCHEME FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND ACC BATTERY STORAGE

## 1490.  DR. D. PURANDESWARI:

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

- (a) the country-wide status of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automotive and Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage;
- (b) the number of units or investments attracted to Andhra Pradesh under these PLI schemes;
- (c) whether the Government is promoting the Rajahmundry-Kakinada industrial belt as a potential hub for EV ancillary or battery component manufacturing;
- (d)  the  steps  being  taken  to  create  a  skill  ecosystem  in Rajahmundry for EV manufacturing and maintenance; and
- (e) the support available for MSMEs in Rajahmundry to become part of the EV supply chain?

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

- (a)  &  (b): Under  the  Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  for  Automobile  and  Auto Components Industry (PLI Auto scheme), there are 4 manufacturing units in the state of Andhra Pradesh  with  aggregate  investment  of  ₹1,142.28  crore  (as  of  30.09.2025).  As  on  30.09.2025, country-wide status of PLI Auto scheme is as below

| Parameter                               | Cumulative till 30.09.2025        |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Investment                              | ₹35,657 crore                     |
| Incremental Sales (Base Year FY2019-20) | ₹32,879 crore                     |
| Employment (nos.)                       | 48,974                            |
| Incentive                               | ₹1,350.83 crore (till 30.11.2025) |

Under  Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  scheme  for  Advanced  Chemistry  Cell  (ACC) Battery Storage (PLI-ACC), out of total targeted capacity of 50 GWh, 40 GWh ACC capacity has been awarded to four beneficiary firms.  As reported by the beneficiary firms, 1 GWh Capacity has been installed, cumulative investment of ₹2,878 crore and employment generation of 1,118 has been achieved under the scheme, till 31.10.2025.

- (c) to (e): Both PLI-Auto and PLI-ACC schemes are pan-India schemes and does not mandate particular  locations  for  setting  up  manufacturing  units.  Companies  can  choose  their  preferred locations  based  on  strategic  business  needs,  infrastructure  and  resource  availability,  ensuring flexibility in establishing facilities across India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Virtual Gram Sabha Meetings
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Thiru D M Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.-1488

ANSWERED ON- 09.12.2025

## VIRTUALGRAM SABHAMEETINGS

## 1488. DR. T SUMATHY ALIAS THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN: THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) whether the union Government has any proposal for conducting virtual gram Sabha meetings in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Union Government has provided any financial and technical support to the State Governments to conduct gram sabha meetings virtually and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the total funds allocated to the 25 Municipal Corporations, 145 Municipalities and 490 Town Panchayats during the last four years, year-wise, Vellore Corporation in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) & (b) "Panchayat, being "Local Government", is a State Subject and part of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Accordingly, Panchayats are set up and operate through the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts, subject to the provisions of the Constitution.As such, all matters relating to Panchayats, including conducting Gram Sabha meetings and providing the financial & technical support for conducting Gram Sabha meetings, comes under the jurisdiction of the State Government concerned.

Further, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj does not have any proposal for conducting Virtual Gram Sabha meetings in the country and this Ministry has not provided any financial and technical support to the State Governments for conducting Gram Sabha meetings virtually.

(c) The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has provided the details of year-wise allocation for Urban Local Bodies, including Vellore, during the last four years in the State of Tamil Nadu, as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

|                | Million-Plus Cities Grant   | Non-Million-Plu s Cities- Tied Grant   | Non-Million-Plu s Cities- Untied Grant   | Total      |
|----------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------|
| Financial Year | Allocation                  | Allocation                             | Allocation                               | Allocation |
| 2021-22        | 303                         | 535.8                                  | 357.2                                    | 1196       |
| 2022-23        | 313                         | 555.0                                  | 370.0                                    | 1238       |
| 2023-24        | 331                         | 586.8                                  | 391.2                                    | 1309       |
| 2024-25        | 350                         | 621.6                                  | 414.4                                    | 1386       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: National Accessibility & Assistive-Tech Mission
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI B L VERMA)

(a)  to  (d)  :  Presently,  there  is  no  proposal  for  establishing  a  National Accessibility  & Assistive-Tech Mission in the Department.

Department  is  already  implementing  various  schemes  such  as  'Creation  of  Barrier  Free Environment'(CBFE) scheme for creation of barrier-free infrastructure, accessible Information & Communication Technology(ICT) systems and Transport systems accessibility, Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities  for Purchase/Fitting of Aids /Appliances (ADIP Scheme) ADIP Scheme for distribution of different assistive aids/devices, based on modern technology , etc..

Also 'Works,  lands  and  buildings  vested  in  or  in  the  possession  of  the  State'  is  a  State subject,  and as  per  Sections 41,  44 and 45  of  The Rights Of  Person  with  Disabilities  Act, 2016,  the  appropriate  governments  are  responsible  to  take  steps  to  ensure  accessible  built infrastructure,  transport  systems  and  accessible  ICT  for  PwDs  and  is  also  responsible  to

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1484

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 09/12/2025

## NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY & ASSISTIVE-TECH MISSION

1484. Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve:

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

(a) whether the Government considered establishing a 'National Accessibility & AssistiveTech  Mission'  to  ensure  real  'full  inclusion'  for  Persons  with  Disabilities  (PwD),  under which a time-bound national plan can be formulated to implement structural reforms such as mandatory  compliance  with  universal  design  norms,  affordability  of  AI-based  assistive devices,  a  disability-  linked  digital  inclusion  index,  accessible  public  infrastructure  audits, and disability-adjusted productivity norms in the employment sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government considered making disability impact assessments mandatory in all  Central  and  State  schemes  so  that  policies  are  aligned  with  the  specific  needs  of  PwD since the inception of the said scheme; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

conduct regular social audits/assessments to ensure that different schemes meet accessibility requirements.

For the continuation of Department implemented schemes, in compliance with Ministry of Finance's  directives,  a  Third  Party  Evaluation  of  all  Central  Sector  Schemes   run  by  the department  is  conducted  every  five  years,  taking  into  account  the  efficacy  of  scheme outcomes for Divyangjans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1483 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Implementation of PMDDKY in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri C N Annadurai, Shri Navaskani K, Shri Selvam G

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1483

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PMDDKY IN TAMIL NADU

1483.  SHRI NAVASKANI K: SHRI C N ANNADURAI: SHRI SELVAM G:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  low-agricultural-production  districts  of Tamil  Nadu  have  been  included  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Dhan  Dhaanya  Krishi  Yojana (PM-DDKY) with the objective of enhancing productivity and improving farmers' income;
- (b) the  details  of  the  initiatives  being  undertaken  under  PM-DDKY  in  these  districts, including the integration of thirty six schemes  from eleven Central Ministries for comprehensive farmer support;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  set  any  targets  for  increasing  crop  yield,  irrigation coverage, and diversification in these districts; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken to ensure effective convergence, timely delivery of benefits, and measurable improvement in farmers' livelihoods under PMDDKY in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): 4  districts  of  Tamil  Nadu  viz.,  Ramanathapuram,  Virudhunagar,  Sivaganga and Thoothukudi have been selected under Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). The Scheme aims to (1) enhance agricultural productivity, (2) increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, (3) augment post-harvest storage at  the  panchayat  and  block  levels,  (4)  improve  irrigation  facilities,  and  (5)  facilitate availability  of  long-term  and  short-term  credit.  The  Scheme  will  be  implemented  through convergence  of  36  existing  schemes  across  11  Departments,  other  State  schemes  and local partnerships with the private sector. Committees  have  been  formed  at  District,  State  and  National  level  for  effective planning,  implementation  and  monitoring  of  the  Scheme.  District  Dhan  Dhaanya  Samiti headed  by  the  district  collector  is  tasked  with  finalization  of  District  Action  Plan  in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The District Action Plan roadmap of convergence &

activities will be followed for achieving targets & outcomes.

Progress  of  the  scheme  in  each  Dhan-Dhaanya  district  will  be  monitored  on  Key Performance Indicators through a dashboard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Increasing Anti India Activities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1482

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

INCREASING ANTI INDIA ACTIVITIES

†1482. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  increasing  anti-India  activities  by  people  of  non-Indian origin-especially these in Canada, the UK and the US is in cognizance of the Government;
- (b) if so, the names of individuals and organizations found involved in such anti-India activities in the said countries during the last five years;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any action against the properties of  the  said  people  and  whether  their  bank  accounts  have  been  frozen, their passport cancelled and their travel to India prohibited; and

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

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): There have been instances of participation and support by nonIndians  and  their  support  to  anti-India  activities,  including  extremist activities,  vandalism  of  property  of  Indian  diplomatic  missions/posts, threats  to  Indians  on  social  media,  anti-India  propaganda,  lobbying  and academic  influence   activities,  which  has   come  to  the  notice  of  the

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1482 FOR 09.12.2025

Government. Organizations and elements which support or carry out antiIndia advocacy and activism are generally involved in such protests.

As per available information, the Government of India, including through its diplomatic Missions and Posts, has engaged with the host governments  and  urged  them  to  not  only  take  action  against  these elements  under  their  respective  domestic  laws,  but  also  to  ensure adequate  safety  of  our  diplomatic  properties  and  personnel  as  per relevant international conventions.

Further, the travel of such non-Indians who are involved in these activities is  prohibited  into  India  in  terms  of  Visa  Manual,  Rules  and  Guidelines issued from time to time.

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