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Lok Sabha Question No. 1562 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Impact of PM e-Drive on Public Transport Emissions
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1562

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2025

## IMPACT OF PM e-DRIVE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT EMISSIONS

## 1562.  SHRI P C MOHAN:

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

(a) the Government's plan to measure the long-term impact of the PM e-Drive on public transport emissions;

(b)  the  plans  for  expanding  the  electric  public  transport  network  under  PM  e-Drive  in  future  in Karnataka;

(c) the manner in which the Government is working to improve coordination with State of Karnataka and specifically Bengaluru for rollout of e-Bus fleets;

(d) whether there is a roadmap for installing public charging stations across national highways and in metro cities like Bengaluru; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The PM E-DRIVE Scheme notified on 29/09/2024 has an allocation of Rs. 4,391 crore for deployment of 14,028 e-buses, initially in nine  cities with population of more than 40 lakh viz. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, and Pune.  This aims to reduce the emissions by public transport.

(b) & (c): Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, 4,500 e-buses have been allocated to Bengaluru. Procurement of e-buses on aggregation model through competitive bidding is being carried out by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).  Support for e-buses is provided through State/city transport  undertakings  (STUs)  on  operational  expenditure  (OPEX)/  gross  cost  contract  (GCC) model.  The Ministry of Heavy Industries and CESL are co-ordinating with the nine cities including Bengaluru for roll-out of e-buses under the scheme.

(d) & (e): Setting up of electric vehicle charging stations is an unlicensed activity and private entrepreneurs may also participate in the activity.  In addition to this, an allocation of Rs. 2,000 crore has been made under the PM E-DRIVE scheme for setting up of Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations  (EVPCS)  on  pan  India  basis  including  national  highways  and  metropolitan  cities  like Bengaluru.  Operational guidelines for EVPCS under PM E-DRIVE scheme have been released on 26 th September, 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1561 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Dairy Farmers and Fish Farmers
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri  Chhotelal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1561

TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER 2025

## DAIRY FARMERS AND FISH FARMERS

## 1561. SHRI CHHOTELAL:

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

- (a) whether small and medium scale dairy farmers and fish farmers are facing difficulties due to lack of proper prices of their products in the market and also lack of basic facilities; and
- (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to encourage the development of dairy and fisheries sector and to empower the farmers economically?

## Answer THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALLAN SINGH)

(a) & (b) Dairy: Milk Prices are decided by the cooperative and private dairies based on their cost  of  production  and  market  forces.  However,  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying (DAHD) , GOI is implementing the following schemes across the country:

- i. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
- ii. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)
- iii. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organisations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO)
- iv. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
- v. National Livestock Mission (NLM)
- vi. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

Above schemes are supplementing the efforts of the State Governments towards improving milk productivity of bovines, expanding network of dairy cooperatives, strengthening of dairy infrastructure,  working  capital  requirement,  enhancing  availability  of  feed  and  fodder  and providing animal health services. These interventions help to reduce the cost of milk production and also help to enhance income of milk producer from dairy farming.

Fisheries: The Department of Fisheries, during the last five years (FY 2020-21 to FY 202425), has accorded approvals to the post-harvest and marketing infrastructure related proposals of various State Governments and Union Territories at a total cost of Rs.2375.25 crore under

Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY).  The  approved  post-harvest  related activities include 734 cold storages and ice plants, 10924 motorcycles with ice boxes, 9412 bicycles with ice boxes, 3915 auto rickshaws, 1265 Live fish Vending units, 1406 insulated trucks and 379 refrigerated trucks, 6410 Fish Kiosks, 202 fish retail fish markets, 21 wholesale fish markets.

Further, to provide safe landing and berthing facilities for fishing vessels, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying during the last 5 years has also approved the proposals of various Coastal State Governments and UTs for development of a total 58 fishing harbours and fish landing centres at a total cost of Rs.3365.64 crore under PMMSY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1559 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: VCU testing for Seeds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1559

TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## VCU TESTING FOR SEEDS

1559.   SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL:

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

- (a) the meaning and implication of the Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) testing for seeds;
- (b) whether the Government has started Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) testing for seeds, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  protection  for  Indian  farmers  under  the  current  International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) testing is a systematic evaluation process carried out to assess the agronomic performance and end-use suitability of a seed variety under different  agro-climatic  conditions.  The  implication  of  such  testing  ensures  availability  of varieties with proven performance and value to farmers.
- (b): Value  for  cultivation  and  use  (VCU)  is  similar  to  the  current  multi-location  varietal evaluation as per the 'Guidelines for Testing Crop Varieties under All India Coordinated Crop Improvement Projects' of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- (c) & (d): Yes. Article 9 of International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) provides a framework for protection of Farmer's right to which India is a contracting party. India has incorporated its Farmers' Rights obligations primarily through the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act (PPV&FRA), 2001.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1555 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Coverage of Crop Loss by Wild Animal attacks under PMFBY
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1555

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## COVERAGE OF CROP LOSS BY WILD ANIMAL ATTACKS UNDER PMFBY

1555. SHRI CHAVAN RAVINDRA VASANTRAO: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently recognised and notified the modalities for covering crop loss caused by wild animal attacks and paddy inundation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by extending its ambit and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of criteria set for assessing losses under each category;
- (c) whether these provisions will be applicable to all States or only to those that have opted for the scheme during the current Kharif and Rabi seasons and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  mechanism  for  ensuring  timely  assessment, verification and compensation to affected farmers and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to create awareness among farmers regarding the availability of insurance coverage for such types of crop losses under PMFBY; and
- (f) the time by which the said modalities will be implemented/come into effect?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी

(SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (f) :  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.

Inundation  as  a  risk  cover  is  available  to  all  notified  crops  under  (PMFBY).    However,  for hydrophilic  crops  like  paddy,  jute,  mesta,  sugarcane,  such  cover  is  available  except  in  case  of localized claims.

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. 1549 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: SOPs for Animal Blood Transfusion and VBB
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Balabhadra Majhi, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1549 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER 2025

## SOPS FOR ANIMAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION AND VBB

1549.  SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI: SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government  to operationalise the recently released national Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for Animal Blood Transfusion and Veterinary Blood Bank(VBB)  and  the  timeline  envisaged  for  establishing  state-regulated  veterinary  blood  banks across the country;
- (b)  the  mechanisms  proposed  by  the  Government  for  ensuring  biosafety  compliance,  donor screening,  blood  typing,  transfusion  monitoring  and  adverse  reaction  reporting  under  the  new framework, including any digital systems or registries planned for real-time oversight;
- (c)  whether  a  digital  registry  or  real  time  oversight  mechanism  is  being  developed  by  the Government to ensure uniform national compliance;
- (d) whether  the Government  has  initiated training and capacity-building  programmes  for veterinarians, para-veterinarians and students align with the new guidelines; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  details  of  such  initiatives,  the  institutions  involved,  training  modules  covered  and progress of rollout and implementation, State-wise ?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to (e) The Guidelines/ SOP for Blood Transfusion/ Blood Bank for Animals in India released by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India is an advisory framework to guide the development/ establishment of veterinary blood banks and transfusion practices in India. As per the guideline the veterinary blood banks operating must be registered under the State Animal Husbandry Department and need to follow necessary biosafety compliance, donor screening, blood typing, transfusion monitoring and adverse reaction reporting. The guidelines/SOP is placed on the Department 's website on 27 th August 2025 for dissemination to all stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Entrepreneurship Development Conclave
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Shri Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENTOF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 1547

ANSWERED ON-09.12.2025

## ENTREPRENEURSHIPDEVELOPMENTCONCLAVE

## †1547:SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH

## Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state;

(a) the objective of the "Entrepreneurship Development Conclave" and the manner in which it align with the Government's broader vision for rural and grassroots entrepreneurship development;

(b) the manner in which the Ministry plan to leverage the Panchayati Raj system to facilitate skill development and capacity-building programs for rural entrepreneurs, especially in the context of the conclave's discussions; and

(c) whether there are any specific measures being taken to empower rural entrepreneurs to thrive in villages and small towns through the Panchayati Raj system and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) to (c) The Entrepreneurship Development Conclave was held on 13th January 2025, at Pune, Maharashtra. It was organised with the primary objective of promoting the entrepreneurship development schemes of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), namely the National Livestock Mission -Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLM-EDP) and the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF). These schemes are designed to empower both existing and prospective entrepreneurs in the livestock sector by presenting investment opportunities, strengthening avenues for credit facilitation, and disseminating information on available government support mechanisms.

The Conclave provided a common platform for policymakers, financial institutions, industry representatives, and scheme beneficiaries to enable structured knowledge exchange, foster innovation, and promote the development of enterprises across livestock-based value chains. The event witnessed participation from approximately 2,000 stakeholders, including

policymakers, financial institutions, industry representatives, and entrepreneurs.

During the conclave, special focus was given to NLM-EDP and AHIDF, enabling attendees to gain direct insights from policymakers and subject-matter experts. The Conclave featured thematic sessions and deliberations aimed at enhancing stakeholder awareness, promoting institutional convergence, and advancing entrepreneurship-led growth in the livestock sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1540 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Industrial Growth in Rajasthan
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1540. TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2025.

## INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN RAJASTHAN

## 1540.  SHRI UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL:

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

- (a) whether the rate of industrial growth in Rajasthan has been lower than the national average during the last three years, if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether the Government's Make in India and Industrial Corridor projects failed to create jobs in rural Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) & (b): The State Government of Rajasthan has reported that the growth rate of Gross State Value Added (GSVA) of the Industry Sector in Rajasthan in the last  three years i.e. 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 is estimated to be 10.37%, 13.54% and 7.88% respectively, which is more than the allIndia level growth rate of 9.30%, 11.66% and 6.85%, respectively. There are various programs and schemes initiatives implemented under the Make-in-India initiative of Government of India in addition  to the  State  Government  initiatives  which  has  aided  the  growth  in  the industrial  sector  in  the  State.  For  example,  under  the  Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor  Project,  which  is  also  implemented  in  Rajasthan, Jodhpur-Pali  Marwar Industrial Area (JPMIA) admeasuring 1,578 acres in Pali district of Rajasthan was approved  in  August  2024  with  a  total project  cost  of  Rs.  922  crore.  As  per  the Detailed Project Report (DPR), Jodhpur Pali Marwar Industrial Area (JPMIA) has  an  estimated investment potential of approximately Rs. 7,500 crore and employment potential of approximately 40,000 jobs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1532 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: BHEL Trichy Hospital
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1532

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2025

## BHEL TRICHY HOSPITAL

## 1532.  SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the long-standing demand from employees and residents of the  BHEL  Township  in  Tiruchirappalli  for  the  modernisation  and  upgradation  of  the  BHEL Employees Hospital;
- (b) the present status of infrastructure, staffing, medical equipment and speciality services at the hospital;
- (c) whether the Government plans to allocate adequate funds for the same; and
- (d) if so, the expected timeline and scope of upgradation planned for the BHEL Trichy Hospital?

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

- (a): BHEL, Trichy has Hospital Apex Committee consisting of nominated Union representatives and  Management  representatives,  which  meets  periodically  for  consideration  of  various  issues relating to the hospital services and improvements required in the hospital.  The modernisation & upgradation  of  facilities  including  healthcare  infrastructure  for  employees  &  public  welfare,  is carried out as per decision and priorities assigned by the Committee.
- (b): BHEL, Trichy hospital staff strength comprises of both regular and contractual personnel of 54  doctors  including  visiting  consultants,  257  paramedical  &  others.  The  hospital  has  major healthcare departments such as Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, etc. which are well equipped with essential medical equipment and infrastructure.  Moreover, medical requirements beyond the services available at BHEL Trichy hospital  are  met  through  16  empanelled  hospitals  for  Cardiology,  Neurology,  Spinal  Injuries, Dialysis, Orthopedics, Neo-Natal, Cancer treatment, etc.
- (c) & (d): Need based annual allocation of funds is made to meet the healthcare facilities of the employees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Status of Green Steel Mission
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Shri Praveen Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1526 FOR ANSWER ON 09.12.2025

## STATUS OF GREEN STEEL MISSION

1526.  SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL: SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of the proposed Green Steel Mission, including the timelines for its approval and rollout, the components finalised under the Mission, and the estimated expenditure earmarked for each component; (b)  the  progress  made  in  operationalising  the  Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI) Scheme for green steel, including the criteria proposed for incentives and the targeted annual green steel production capacity; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  prescribed  any  procurement  targets,  monitoring framework or compliance mechanisms to implement mandatory procurement of green steel by Government agencies; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b):  At  present,  no  proposal  for  Green  Steel  Mission  and  Production  Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Green Steel is under consideration with the Government.

- (c) No, Sir.
- (d) Does not arise.

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