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Lok Sabha Question No. 941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Sasikanth Senthil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.941 ANSWERED ON 05.02.2026

## CARBON CREDIT TRADING SCHEME

## 941.   SHRI SASIKANTH SENTHIL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme notified by the Government;
- (b) the  details  of  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  operationalise  the national  carbon  market  and  encourage  participation  of  industries  and  renewable energy producers in the said scheme; and
- (c) the details of financial, regulatory or institutional support  provided  for implementation of the scheme so far?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) : The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) has been notified with the objective of reducing, removing, or avoiding greenhouse gas emissions from the Indian economy by pricing such emissions through the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCC).

(b) : The  Government  has  taken  several  measures  to  operationalise  the  Indian Carbon Market (ICM), including establishment of the requisite institutional framework, notification  of  Greenhouse  Gas  Emission  Intensity  (GEI)  targets  for  seven  energyintensive sectors under the compliance mechanism. Further, approved methodologies under the offset mechanism,  a robust monitoring, reporting and verification framework,  and  procedures  for  accreditation  of  carbon  verification  agencies  have been put in place.

In the ICM, industries, as obligated entities, are envisaged to reduce emissions by  improving  efficiency  and  adopting  low-carbon  technologies.  Entities  that  overachieve their notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets are eligible for issuance of CCC, which are tradable through power exchanges. Non-obligated entities, including renewable energy producers, may voluntarily register approved mitigation activities for the purpose of seeking issuance of CCC.

……….2.

(c) : The financial support for implementation of the CCTS is to be met by the Bureau of  Energy  Efficiency  from  the  fees  and  charges  collected  from  entities  under  the Scheme and its own resources. Regulatory support for trading activities under the Indian Carbon  Market,  including  matters  relating to trading of carbon  credit certificates, is provided by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.

The institutional arrangements for implementation of the Scheme comprise a National Steering Committee co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with Grid Controller of India Limited functioning as the Registry and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency serving as the Administrator.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Approval for New FPIs
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 940

ANSWERED ON 05 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## APPROVAL FOR NEW FPIS

## 940. SMT. MANJU SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has given approval for new Food Processing Industries (FPIs) during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details of the approvals given during the same period, year-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  allocated  ownership  of  any  public  sector  unit  to  any private sector company during the same period; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b): In  order  to  promote  and  ensure  overall  development  of  food  processing  sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing for setting up of related industries  through  its  two  Central  Sector  Scheme  viz.  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  SAMPADA Yojana  (PMKSY),  Production  Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for  Food  Processing  Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME).  These  schemes  are  not  region  or  state  specific  but  demand  driven  and  being implemented across the country.

The  details  of  approved  food  processing  projects  since  2022-23  under  PMKSY  & PMFME schemes across the country are as under-

| Financial Year   | Number of approved projects   | Approved subsidy/Grant (Rs in crores)   |
|------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| PMKSY            | PMKSY                         | PMKSY                                   |
| 2022-23          | 221                           | 1299.26                                 |
| 2023-24          | 179                           | 947.04                                  |
| 2024-25          | 2                             | 19.20                                   |
| PMFME            | PMFME                         | PMFME                                   |
| 2022-23          | 28492                         | 730.94                                  |
| 2023-24          | 54594                         | 1492.83                                 |
| 2024-25          | 50875                         | 1497.68                                 |

(c) & (d): MoFPI does not setup any food processing industries on its own. Hence, transfer of ownership from one entity to other does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Development of Airports under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Shambhavi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 936

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  5th February 2026 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORTS UNDER UDAN SCHEME

936.    SMT SHAMBHAVI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of new airports commissioned recently for smaller towns under the UDAN scheme in Bihar; and
- (b)  the  details  of  total  operational  routes  and  new  airports  under  the  UDAN scheme in Bihar and the plans to extend the UDAN scheme beyond 2027 to cover additional underserved regions in the said State?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) and (b): The Purnea Airport was developed under the revival/development of Airports Scheme and was inaugurated on 15.09.2025.  Further, airstrips at Birpur, Saharsa,  Munger,  Valmiki  Nagar,  Madhubani  and  Muzaffarpur  have  been identified under UDAN for the development and operation of small aircraft.

As on 31.01.2026, 12 RCS routes are operational in the State of Bihar under the UDAN scheme, connecting newly developed airports of Darbhanga and Purnea.

The  following  airstrips  in  Bihar  namely    Arrah,  Begusarai,  Bettiah,  Bhabua, Bhagalpur,  Bihar  Sharif,  Bihta,  Buxar,  Chhapra,  Dehri  on  Sone,  Forbesganj, Jehanabad, Jogbani, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Motihari, Naria, Panchanpur, Raxaul  &  Sabeya  (Gopalganj),  are  available  in  the  UDAN  document.  If  any airline  applies  for  routes  connecting  the  above-mentioned  airstrips  in  future bidding rounds, the same may be considered as per UDAN provisions.

Moreover, the Government has announced the launch of the Modified UDAN Scheme  to  increase  regional  connectivity  to  120  new  destinations  across  the country, and to cater to 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

be pleased to state:

- (a) the extent to which the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway passing through Dahod Lok  Sabha  Constituency  has  contributed  to industrial  development  and improved logistics connectivity in the area;
- (b)  the  number  of  new  projects  being  implemented  under  'PM  GatiShakti'  to connect  the  interior  areas  of  Dahod  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  with  National Highways; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  plans  for  developing  way-side  amenities  along  the Expressway  in  Dahod  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  to  generate  employment opportunities for local youth?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)     The section of Delhi Mumbai Expressway (DME) traversing through Dahod to Vadodara is to be completed. The key benefits of the project are as under:
- i. The proposed road would act as the major artery for the economic growth of this region and the nation as a whole.

ii. It will enhance economic development including the growth of local tourism and  a  resultant  boost  to  the  local  economy  by  attracting  investment  to  the region.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 935 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## DELHI-MUMBAI EXPRESSWAY

935.  SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

iii. Expressway will provide better, faster, safer, and smoother connectivity for the commuters  and  will  benefit the interstate trade, especially in the movement of perishable goods.

iv.  Savings  in  vehicle  operating  costs  by  reduced  fuel  consumption  and maintenance costs.

(b) The project of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is to be completed and stretches of  NH-56  and  NH-47  passing  through  Dahod  District  are  presently  under operation  and  Maintenance  stage.  The   work  of  preparation  of  the  Detailed Project  Report  (DPR)  for  the  upgradation  of  Dahod-  Alirajpur  and  Ferkuva Section  of  NH-56  has  been  taken  up.  The  decisions  of  implementation  and investments are taken based on the outcome of DPR, fulfilment of the criteria, requirement of connectivity,  traffic  density  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati  Shakti National Master Plan.

(c)  The  development  of  2  Nos.  of  wayside  Amenities  in  Dahod  Lok  Sabha constituency on PPP mode is in progress through National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML).  The details are as under:

| Chainage      |   Area (Ha.) | Status             |
|---------------|--------------|--------------------|
| 711+07 (LHS)  |            3 | Under Construction |
| 711+130 (RHS) |            3 |                    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: CRIF in Daman and Diu
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 930 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## CRIF IN DAMAN AND DIU

†930. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a target has been set for the utilization of Central Road and Infrastructure Fund for the Union Territory (UT) of Daman and Diu;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  funds  spent  during  the  last five years; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  roads  constructed  under  the  Central  Road  and Infrastructure Fund in Daman and Diu during the last five years?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  Works  under  Central  Road  and  Infrastructure  Fund  (CRIF)  are considered  based  on  the  priority  of  works  received  from  State/Union Territory (UT) Governments. No proposals have been received from the UT Administration  during  the  last  five  years  including  current  Financial  Year for sanction of works under CRIF for Daman & Diu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 908 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-04
Subject: National Multidimensional Poverty Index
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 908 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2026

## NATIONAL MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX

## 908.  SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether NITI Aayog had released the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) during the year 2023 and no  report  has  been  prepared  after  that  and  if  so,  reasons therefor;
- (b) whether poverty has been reduced in Bihar based on MPI 2023 report of NITI  Aayog; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the number of poor families who have been uplifted from extreme poverty on the basis of the said report?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS   AND  PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE   MINISTRY OF CULTURE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a)     Yes, Sir. NITI Aayog has released the second edition of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) titled 'National Multidimensional  Poverty  Index:  A  Progress  Review  2023'.  The report is based on NFHS-5 data which is the latest available data.

(b)  &  (c)  As  per  'the  National  Multidimensional  Poverty  Index:  A Progress  Review  2023'  released  by  NITI  Aayog,  the  proportion  of population in multidimensional poverty in Bihar declined from 51.89 per cent in 2015-16 to 33.76 per cent in 2019-21. About 2.25 crore people escaped multidimensional poverty in Bihar between 2015-16 and 2019-21.

Additionally,  as  per  Discussion  Paper  titled  'Multidimensional Poverty  in  India  since  2005-06',  released  in  January  2024,  the multidimensional  poverty  in  Bihar  is  estimated  to  have  declined from  56.34%  in  2013-14  to  26.59%  in  2022-23,  corresponding  to about 3.77 crore people in Bihar escaping multidimensional poverty during the period. The details of the same are in the public domain and can be accessed at:

https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-08/India-NationalMultidimentional-Poverty-Index-2023.pdf https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-01/MPI-22\_NITI-Aayog20254.pdf

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Lok Sabha Question No. 905 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-04
Subject: Environmental Impact Assessment
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Rambhual Nishad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-905 ANSWERED ON  04.02.2026

## ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

## 905. SHRI RAMBHUAL NISHAD

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  made  any  Environmental  Impact  Assessment  of  the Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant on the local water supply for drinking and irrigation with respect to water sourcing and downstream impact, potential pollution and impact on local livelihoods;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including points of contention and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether special provisions have been made to engage local youth in the plant; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  expected  employment  generation  and  total employment generated till date?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) A comprehensive Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of setting up nuclear power plants  at  Gorakhpur  in  Haryana  (Gorakhpur  Anu  Vidyut  Pariyojana  -  GHAVP) including  the  impact  on  local  water  supply  was  carried  out  as  a  part  of  obtaining environmental clearance for the project from the MoEF&CC.
- (b) The EIA study was carried out in line with the Terms of Reference (ToR) approved by MoEF&CC by M/s MECON (A Government of India Enterprise), an accredited agency for the purpose. No adverse impact on the water regime was envisaged by setting up of the project. A public hearing on the EIA report was also held on July 17, 2012. Based on the EIA report, MoEF&CC on December 26, 2013 granted Environmental Clearance for GHAVP-1 to 4.
- (c) Special provisions for relaxations in the age and marks have been made in engagement provisions  for  Project  Affected  Persons  (PAP).  Further,  preference  to  suitable  local youth  is  a  part  of  engagement  provisions  of  various  contracts.  Skill  development programmes, scholarships  and  sponsorships  for  higher  education  to  the  meritorious students in the local area are also provided as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility activities.  As  on  date,  NPCIL  has  made  contributions  of  around  75  crores  in  CSR activities near GHAVP.
- (d) The Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Project comprises of two twin units of 700 MW each viz.  GHAVP-1&2  (2X700  MW)  and  GHAVP-3&4  (2X700MW).  During  its  peak construction time, around 8000 persons are estimated to be employed at GHAVP which follows a bell curve. Once operational, each of the twin unit stations are estimated to employ  (both  direct  &  indirect)  around  2000  persons.  In  addition,  there  is  a  large potential for employment with contractors/vendors and business opportunities that will emerge consequent to increase in economic activities at the site.  At present a total of 3177 persons are engaged in GHAVP, out of which 1624 belong to the state of Haryana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-04
Subject: All India Radio Stations in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Dr. Faggan Singh Kulaste

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 902

## (TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2026)

## ALL INDIA RADIO STATIONS IN MADHYA PRADESH

## 902.  DR. FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- a) the number of All India Radio (Akashvani) stations being operated by the Government particularly in the State of Madhya Pradesh;
- b) whether adequate staff is available in the centres operated by the Government and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- c) the  details  of  such  centres  where  sufficient  staff  is  available  for  the  operation  of  the centres?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a)  to  (c)  All  India  Radio  (AIR)  has  591  broadcasting  stations  in  the  country,  including  38 stations  in  Madhya  Pradesh.  Akashvani  carries  out  human  resource  management  as  per  its requirements which includes periodic assessment, training and reskilling.

Further,  based  on  the  recommendations  of  Manpower  Audit  exercise  and  changes  in  the Broadcasting  Network/  Services/  Manpower  etc.,  Prasar  Bharati  has  engaged  experts  for  its Human Resource transformation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 901 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-04
Subject: PDS in Punjab
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

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## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 901

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 4TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## PDS IN PUNJAB

## 901.  SHRICHARANJIT SINGHCHANNI:

Will  the Minister  of  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND  PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

- (a): whether the Government has reviewed the procurement of  wheat and paddy and the functioning of the Public Distribution  System in Punjab;
- (b) : if  so, the details of  the quantity  procured, distributed  and lifted  during the last two years;
- (c): whether complaints regarding delays, storage losses or price rise of essentIal commodities  have been received;  and
- (d): if  so, the details thereof and corrective steps taken by the Government to protect farmers and consumers?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRIM ATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI  BAMBHANIYA)

- (a): The procurement  operation is a continuously evolving process and during the last few years, procurement processes under Minimum  Support Price (MSP) have improved to ensure payment of MSP to farmer's bank account directly  instead of payment through Arhatia and linkage of Aadhaar and Land records with the State's procurement portals ensuring the farmers directly  get the benefits of the MSP purchase.

PDS-Evaluation, Monitoring  and Research, erstwhile a scheme component, is  a project aimed to  get the functioning of  Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)/ National Food Security  Act (NFS A) evaluation  through  independent reputed agencies from  time  to  time. Department of  Food and Public Distribution has engaged several Monitoring Institutions for conducting concurrent evaluation, state wise in phase manner.

:

- (b): The details of  Wheat and Paddy procured in  the last two  years in  Punjab (including UT Chandigarh) are as under:

(in LMT)

| Wheat   | 'uantjty Procured   | Paddy   | 'uantjty Procured   |
|---------|---------------------|---------|---------------------|
| RMS     | T2n6                | KMS     | T+05                |
| 2024-25 |                     | 2024-25 |                     |
| RMS     | 119.28              | KMS     | 156.69              |
| 2025-26 |                     | 2025-26 |                     |

The details of the quantity of wheat lifted and distributed under PDS in Punjab during the last two  years are as under:

(in LMT)

| Financial Year   | 'uantit), Lifted   |   'uantjty Distributed |
|------------------|--------------------|------------------------|
| 2024-25          | in                 |                   8.07 |
| 2025-26          | 5.44               |                   8.22 |

Rice is not distributed under PDS in the State of Punjab.

- (c) &  (d):  There is no complaint  received regarding delays, Storage losses or price rise of  essential commodities.

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