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Lok Sabha Question No. 405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: PLI Scheme and Support to Steel Manufacturers
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 405

FOR ANSWER ON 02.12.2025

## PLI SCHEME AND SUPPORT TO STEEL MANUFACTURERS

405. DR. D. PURANDESWARI:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Specialty Steel and the investment attracted;
- (b) the Government policy on supporting secondary steel producers (e.g., TMT bar rolling mills);
- (c)  the  number of steel rolling mills and TMT bar manufacturers in and around the Rajahmundry constituency;
- (d) the steps being taken to ensure the availability of raw materials (like scrap or billets) at competitive prices for these units in Rajahmundry; and
- (e) the measures taken to support the modernization and adoption of green technology by these local steel units?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel was approved by the Union Cabinet in July, 2021 with a budget of ₹6,322 crore which aims to boost specialty steel  production  through  financial  incentives.  Till  October,  2025,  the participating beneficiary companies have invested ₹23,022 crore.

(b)to(d): Steel is a de-regulated sector and the Government acts as a facilitator by creating  a  conducive  policy  environment  for  the  development  of  the  steel  sector. Decisions such as investment, capacity addition, employment, product portfolio etc. are based on techno-commercial analysis of companies. In the year 2024-25, there were 2 and 9 steel rolling mills in the East Godavari and Visakhapatnam respectively in and around the Rajahmundry constituency. The Steel Scrap Recycling Policy, 2019 provides a coordination framework with various Ministries to facilitate and promote recycling of ferrous scrap generated from various sources.

- (e) Ministry of Steel is implementing pilot project for use of hydrogen in steel sector under National Green Hydrogen Mission launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Under the mission, four pilot projects have been awarded in steel sector so far. Periodic of basic customs duty is made to ensure the availability of raw materials such  as  scrap  at  competitive  prices  for  steel  sector  units  in  the  country  including Rajahmundry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Employment generation in Steel Sector under PLI Scheme
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 404

FOR ANSWER ON 02.12.2025

## EMPLOYMENT GENERATION IN STEEL SECTOR UNDER PLI SCHEME

404. SHRI K E PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) the specific mechanisms put in place under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme  for  the  Steel  sector  to  independently  verify  the  projected  employment generation of over 30,000 direct jobs; and

(b) the measures being taken by the Government to ensure the sustainability of these jobs in the long term?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b):      Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel was approved by the Union Cabinet in July, 2021 with a budget of ₹6,322 crore which aims to boost specialty steel production through financial incentives. The scheme offers incentives for five years, from Financial Year 2024-25 to Financial Year 2030-31, to companies that meet specified investment and production targets. Steel is a de-regulated sector and the Government acts as a facilitator by creating a conducive policy environment for  the  development  of  the  steel  sector.  Decisions  such  as  investment,  capacity addition, employment, product portfolio etc. are based on techno-commercial analysis of companies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Job Creation in Textile Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 403 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2025

## JOB CREATION IN TEXTILE SECTOR

## 403. SHRI BAIJAYANT PANDA:

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

- (a) the details of specific jobs created in the textile sector during the last five years, sector-wise;
- (b) the initiatives taken by the Government to promote employment generation in the textile industry, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas; and
- (c) the measures in place to support the adoption of technology and upskilling to create high-quality jobs and enhance productivity in the sector?

उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) to (c): The textile industry is one of the largest source of employment generation in the country employing  more  than  45  million  persons. The Government  of  India  is  implementing  various schemes/initiatives  aimed  at  generating  the  employment  opportunities in  the  textile  sector  including rural & semi-urban areas. The major schemes/initiatives include PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme which seeks to create a modern, integrated large scale, world class  industrial  ecosystem,  which  will  help  in  attracting  investments  and  boosting  employment; Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme focusing on Man Made Fibre & Apparel, and Technical Textiles  to  boost  large  scale  manufacturing  and  enhancing  competitiveness;  National  Technical Textiles Mission focusing on Research Innovation & Development, Promotion and Market Development, Skilling and Export Promotion; SAMARTH - Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector with the objective providing demand driven, placement oriented, skilling program; Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)  to incentivize technology upgradation and modernization  through  capital  investment  subsidy  for  eligible  investment  in  benchmarked  textile machinery;  Silk  Samagra-2  for  comprehensive  development  of  sericulture  value  chain  and  National Handloom Development Programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Cattle Deaths
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri P V Midhun Reddy

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 397

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND  DECEMBER, 2025

## CATTLE DEATHS

## 397. SHRI P V MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Tirupati Goshala in Andhra Pradesh reported an average of ten cattle deaths each month in more than nine months and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any inquiry or fact finding committee has been formed by the Government to know the reasons and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to intervene or advise the State Government to release detailed data on cattle deaths and form a committee to address the issue and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) to (c): Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Andhra Pradesh has informed that Tirupati Goshala is an independent organization having their own setup for animal treatment and veterinary services. If necessary they seek guidance from the experts of college of Veterinary Science, Tirupati which is near vicinity of Goshala. Hence, information regarding cattle deaths in Tirupati Goshala is not accessible.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Self Enumeration Trial
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender, Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 394

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 11, 1947 (SAKA)

SELF ENUMERATION TRIAL

394.  SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY: SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Census self-enumeration trial run to begin in selected areas and this will be the first digital Census, and the first to enumerate caste in independent India; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):   The Census 2027 will be conducted through digital means. Data to be collected through Mobile Apps along with an online provision for selfenumeration. The entire process is to be monitored through a web portal. The pre-test of the first phase of the Census that is, House listing and Housing Census has been organised as per the Gazette notification dated

16 th  October, 2025  in  the selected  sample  areas in the States and UTs.

In Census, Caste enumeration will also be done as decided by Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs vide its decision dated 30.04.2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Animal Birth Control Centres
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 392

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND  DECEMBER, 2025

## ANIMAL BIRTH CONTROL CENTRES

392. SHRI K SUDHAKARAN:

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

be pleased to state:

(a)whether the Government is aware of the acute shortage of functional Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres and inadequate veterinary infrastructure in several cities, including Delhi, affecting the humane implementation of Supreme Court directions on stray dog management;

- (b)whether the funds allocated to urban local bodies and implementing NGOs for sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs are grossly inadequate compared to actual operational costs, resulting in delays, poor facilities, and non-compliance with Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to enhance budgetary support, standardise cost norms, and ensure  timely  reimbursement  to  implementing  agencies  for  effective  control  of  the  stray  dog population and prevention of rabies; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  of  infrastructure  strengthening  measures,  additional  funds  sanctioned  or proposed, and mechanisms established to monitor compliance, quality, and humane treatment in ABC programmes across States and Union Territories?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a) to  (d) The  control  of  stray  animal  population  is  the  mandate  of  the  Local  Bodies. The Central Government has framed Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. According to the said Rules, the Local Authorities are mandated for establishment of infrastructure for the Animal Birth Control Centers. The requisite funds are provided by the State and Union Territory Government based on the  budget  provision. However,  as  required  under  the  Rule,  till  date  78 Animal  Birth  Control Center  have  been  granted  ABC  project  recognition. The  Animal  Birth  Control  Rules,  2023 provides for three tier monitoring committees for monitoring and successful implementation of the programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Drought Manual 2016
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Mrs Ruchi Vira

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 385

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  DECEMBER, 2025

## DROUGHT MANUAL 2016

†385.   MRS. RUCHI VIRA:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that under the current provisions of the Drought Manual 2016, the drought period in drought-affected areas is not permitted to be extended beyond the normal monsoon cycle, depriving farmers of institutional support during crucial months like June and July of the following year;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to amend the Drought Manual 2016 to extend the drought period to the end of July of the following year or until the arrival of the next monsoon, whichever is earlier, so that farmers can receive timely compensation, input subsidies, and other relief measures; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (c):  Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is mandated to monitor and coordinate relief measures in the wake of drought, hailstorm, pest attack and cold wave/frost.  The Manual for Drought Management was published in the year 2009 by the Government for effective monitoring and management of drought.  It clearly delineates the roles and responsibilities of different agencies and guiding coordination against them. The Manual covers institutional structure, key variables for monitoring drought, declaration of drought, drought response, relief and mitigation.

To promote the use of modern technology, the Manual was revised / updated in December, 2016. The revised Drought Manual provides for use of modern technology in monitoring/determination of drought. New scientific indices and parameters was incorporated for a more accurate assessment and monitoring of drought.

As per Chapter 3.4 of the Manual for Drought Management, 2016 (Drought Manual), the State Government is  required  to  declare  drought  through  a  notification  for  Kharif,  not  later  than  31st October and for Rabi, not later than 31st March. The validity of such drought notification is not more than 6 months. In case of delayed sowing/transplanting, States can ask for extension of drought declaration date. This extension cannot be more than 3 weeks in any case. The Sates are required to provide documentary evidence along with extension request.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 382 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Establishment of Textile Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## ESTABLISHMENT OF TEXTILE PARKS

## 382. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

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

(a)  whether  any  proposal  has  been  received  from  the  Government  of  Kerala  under  the  PM  MITRA (Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Scheme for the establishment of a textile park;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the present status of the proposal;

(c) the total funds allocated, released and utilized so far under each PM MITRA Park established in the country;

(d)  the  details  of  private  companies  or  industry  partners  involved  in  the  implementation  of  the  PM MITRA Parks; and

(e) the total amount of funds or investments contributed by such private entities under this scheme?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a) & (b): With a view to attract investment, boost employment generation and position Indian textile sector strongly in the global market, the Government has approved setting up of 7 (Seven) PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites with world class infrastructure including plug and play facility with an outlay of Rs. 4,445 Cr for a period of 202122 to 2027-28.

Ministry received 18 proposals from 13 states for setting up Mega Textile Parks and has finalised 7 sites for  setting  up  of  PM  MITRA  Parks.  The  selected  sites  are  Tamil  Nadu  (Virudhnagar),  Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya  Pradesh  (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati).

No proposal was received from the Government of Kerala for setting up of PM MITRA Park.

(c): A total of Rs. 160 Cr. has been sanctioned as Development Capita Support (DCS) under the PM MITRA  Park  Scheme  to  4  PM  MITRA  Parks  viz  Tamil  Nadu,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Telangana  and Maharashtra so far.

- (d) & (e): Leading national and international textile manufacturers have shown interest in PMMITRA Parks.  The  details  of  investment  received/grounded/MoUs  signed  under  the  PM  MITRA Scheme so far are as under:

| S. No.   | State          | Investment (MoUs &EOIs) (in Crores)   |
|----------|----------------|---------------------------------------|
| 1        | Madhya Pradesh | ₹14,099                               |
| 2        | Gujarat        | ₹13,084                               |
| 3        | Uttar Pradesh  | ₹5,270                                |
| 4        | Telangana      | ₹3,862                                |
| 5        | Maharashtra    | ₹3,245                                |
| 6        | Karnataka      | ₹1,700                                |
| 7        | Tamil Nadu     | ₹1,231                                |
|          | Total          | ₹42,491                               |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Difficulties faced under e-NAM 2.0
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Murari Lal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 372

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2025

## DIFFICULTIES FACED UNDER e-NAM 2.0

372. SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA:

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

- (a)  the date on which National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) 2.0 platform was launched in the State of Rajasthan and the main objectives thereof;
- (b)  whether inadequate planning, coordination, and training during the launch of e-NAM 2.0  disrupted  trading  activities  in  the  State's  mandis,  causing  difficulties  for  farmers
- traders and agents;
- (c) whether the suggestions and feedback previously sent by the State Government of Rajasthan to SFAC regarding improvements to the e-NAM system incorporated before the implementation of e-NAM 2.0; and
- (d)  the number of mandis in the State of Rajasthan where technical issues have been reported since the launch of e-NAM 2.0 and the manner in which trading activities were disrupted?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a): Piloting of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) 2.0 was undertaken in Rajasthan on 03.11.2025. The objective of e-NAM 2.0 is to upgrade the existing digital platform.
- (b): Before  piloting,  orientation  workshops  for  173  Agricultural  Produce  Market Committees (APMCs)/Mandis of Rajasthan were organized from 16.09.2025 to 19.09.2025  for  explaining  the  complete  process  flow  of  e-NAM  2.0.    In  addition,  VC meetings and telephonic consultations  were held  with APMCs/Mandis of Rajasthan to address any queries related to e-NAM 2.0.  Training Programs were organised for mandi staff, farmers, traders and other stakeholders.
- (c): Suggestions and feedback is a continuous process. Suggestions and feedback received  from  Rajasthan  from  time  to  time  have  been  examined  and  addressed  in consultation with State authorities and the technical team.
- (d): Technical and server issues may arise in operation and are resolved from time to time.   APMCs/Mandis of Rajasthan are transacting on e-NAM 2.0.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Losses under Market Intervention Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Mrs Ruchi Vira, Smt. Sanjna Jatav

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 370

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2025

## LOSSES UNDER MARKET INTERVENTION SCHEME

370. SMT. SANJNA JATAV:

MRS. RUCHI VIRA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the calculation of losses under the present Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is limited to only 25 per cent of the purchase cost and not based on the actual net loss incurred on the purchase and sale of commodities, thereby adversely affecting the basic objective of protecting farmers during market fluctuations;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  propose  to  amend  the  scheme  so  that  the damages are calculated on the basis of actual net loss and not merely on the purchase cost and distressed farmers receive actual relief and are not forced to sell their produce at distressed prices; and

(c)  if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (c): To provide remunerative price to the farmers, Governments implements Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), a component under PM-AASHA, for procurement of agricultural and horticultural commodities, which are perishable in nature and are not covered under the Minimum Support Price regime. The objective is to protect the farmers from distress sale in the event of a bumper crop during the peak arrival, when the prices tend to fall below economic levels and the cost of production. There should be at least a 10% decrease in the ruling  market  prices  over  the  previous  normal  year. The  scheme  is  implemented  at  the request of a State/UT government, which is ready to bear 50 % of the loss (25% in case of North-Eastern States), if any,  incurred  on  its  implementation.  The  maximum  quantity  of procurement is allowed upto 25% of estimated production of the state for particular crop and for particular season. Total amount of loss is shared on a 50:50 basis between the Central Government and the State Government (75:25 for North East States) restricted upto 25  %  of  the  total  procurement  value,  including  cost  of  the  commodity  procured  and permitted overhead expenses.

Government has amended the scheme twice. New components of Price Differential Payment (PDP) with an option to make direct payment of the price difference between the Market Intervention Price (MIP) and the selling price to the farmers for the crops traded in the  APMC mandis has been added. Additionally, reimbursement for transportation and storage cost of TOP crops (Tomato, Onion and Potato) to central nodal agencies & State designated agencies for storing and transporting them from producing state to consuming state are allowed.

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