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Lok Sabha Question No. 1723 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: NFSA in Rajasthan
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Smt. Sanjna Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1723

TO BE ANSWERED ON IOT Il DECEMBER, 2025

## NFSA IN RAJASTHAN

t 1723. SMT. SANJNA JATAV:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government proposes to review the percentage of beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act  (NFS A)  in  Rajasthan, especially in  view  of  the State Government's request to revise the coverage limit  based on the 2021 estimated  population and increase the earlier maximum limit  of 4.46 crore beneficiaries by 15 percent;
- (b) if  so, the details of the steps taken by the Government in this regard and the time by which this review is likely  to be completed; and
- (c) if  not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI BAMBHANIYA)

- (a) to (c): Section 9  of  the National Food Security Act,  2013 (}JFSA), provides that the percentage coverage under the Targeted Public  Distribution  System in  rural  and urban areas for each State shall be determined by the  Central Government and the total  number of  persons to  be covered in the State shall be calculated based on the population estimates as per the census of which the relevant figures have been published. Therefore, any revision  in the coverage under the NFS A shall be possible only  after the relevant data of the next population Census is published.

As per sub-section (2) of Section 10 of the Act, the State Government is required to update the list  of  eligible  households, within  the number of  persons determined under section 9 for  the rural and urban areas, in accordance with  the guidelines framed under sub-section (1) of section 10. In this regard, the Central Government has issued advisories, from time to time, to all the States/Union Territories to  identify  all  eligible  and poor persons/ households including  vulnerable Sections of  the Society for  inclusion  under the Act.  States undertake updation of  their  beneficiary database so that  ineligible  ration cards get deleted and better targeting of  rightful  beneficiaries is ensured

The National Food Security Act,  2013 (NFS A),  is being successfully implemented in all the States/UTs including Rajasthan.  The Act provides for coverage of 69.09 % of the rural and 53.00 % of the urban population in  the State, for receiving free of cost foodgrains, which at Census 2011 comes to 446.62 lakh persons.

At present, against the  intended  coverage of  446.62 lakh  beneficiaries, the  State of Rajasthan has identified 440.01 lakh beneficiaries  for receiving free of cost foodgrains under the Act.  Still,  there is a scope  of  identification  of 6.61 lakh more beneficiaries under the NFS A,  in the State of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Meetings of Zonal Railway Users' Consultative Committee
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1722

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## MEETINGS OF ZONAL RAILWAY USERS' CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE †1722.  SHRI DULU MAHATO:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railway  Board  has  taken  any  decision  on  the  various proposals submitted in the meetings of Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC), East Central Railway, Hajipur held on 05.08.2025 and 27.08.2025;
- (b) if so, the details of the approval/pending proposal, proposal-wise; and
- (c)  if  not,  the  main  reasons  for  the  delay  in  taking  decisions  and  the expected timeline fixed for taking such decisions?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c): With a view to securing better representation of Railway Users' and affording more  frequent opportunities for consultation  between Railway  Administration  and  users  on  matters  relating  to  the  services provided  by  Railways  and  means  of  improving  the  efficiency  of  such service,  Government  has  established  Users'  Consultative  Committees  at various levels including zonal level i.e. Zonal Railway Users' Consultative

Committees (ZRUCCs).

Zonal  Railway  Users'  Consultative  Committee  represent  the  local users in the territories served by the Railway and consider matters relating to: -

- i. Provision  of  amenities  in  the  area  with  which  the  Committee  is concerned.
- ii. Proposal regarding opening of new stations within the jurisdiction of the Committee.
- iii. Arrangements regarding time table.
- iv. Improvement  of  passenger  services  and  facilities  provided  by  the Railways.
- v. Any subject of general public interest or public convenience or such matters  affecting  the  passenger  services  and  facilities  which  has been the subject of representation by users.

ZRUCCs  of  all  zonal  Railways  including  East  Central  Railway  have been  reconstituted for a period of two  years w.e.f. 01.10.2024 to 30.09.2026. The last meeting of ZRUCC, East Central Railway was held on 28.08.2025. Several suggestions regarding extension of trains, provision/improvement  of  passenger  amenities,  opening  of  new  stations etc. were received during the meeting.

Action on the suggestions within the jurisdiction/competence of Zone is  taken by concerned Zone itself. Suggestions pertaining to other Zonal Railways  are  sent  to  concerned  Zones  for  appropriate  action.  Policy matters  and  items  requiring  action  at  the  apex  level  are  forwarded  to Railway Board for necessary action. Examining the suggestions received during such meetings and taking action as deemed fit keeping in view their justification and feasibility, is a continuous and ongoing exercise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Rooftop Solar Capacity in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1720

ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## ROOFTOP SOLAR CAPACITY IN ANDHRA PRADESH

1720. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that the Government of Andhra Pradesh requested for allocation of rooftop solar capacity under Pradhan Mantri- Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that Government of Andhra Pradesh requested for expediting approval of the proposals submitted by DISCOMs; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the status of the said proposals?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF  STATE  FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) to (c) The Government of Andhra Pradesh requested for allocation of rooftop solar capacity for the proposal of three DISCOMs to cover 7,77,142 installations with 2 kW rooftop solar (RTS) systems under the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) Model of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) being implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  PMSG:  MBY  scheme  guidelines,  MNRE  has  issued sanction for installation of 3,88,571 RTS systems under the ULA model to the state of Andhra Pradesh. The State has initiated the implementation and has recently completed the tendering process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Protocol for MPs
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1719

(ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025)

## PROTOCOL FOR MPs

## 1719. SHRI MADHAVANENI RAGHUNANDAN RAO:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are any specific guidelines or protocols in place for the treatment of MPs and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether these protocols are being adhered to by the State Governments;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  instances  where  protocol  has  not  been  followed  for elected MPs in various States and if so, the action taken/being taken by the Government;
- (d) whether any complaints or representations have been made by the MPs regarding non-compliance with protocol and if so, the details thereof including the action taken by the Government thereon;
- (e) the details of measures taken/being taken by the Government to ensure that elected representatives are accorded the respect and dignity due to their office; and
- (f) whether the  Government  has taken any steps to strengthen the implementation  of  the  said protocol and ensure consistency across the States and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The Government has issued detailed guidelines to all Ministries/ Department and State Governments/ UTs for observance of proper procedure and protocol in official dealings between Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures.

Complaints received from Members of Parliament regarding non-compliance of protocol through Lok Sabha Secretariat and Rajya Sabha Secretariat are examined and factual reports are sought  from  concerned  authorities/  State  Governments.  After  due  approval,  these  reports  are sent to Lok Sabha/ Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

These  guidelines have been reiterated from  time to time to sensitize all State Government  officials  at  the  State/Division/District  levels,  with  regard  to  their  duties  and obligations in relation to dealing with Hon'ble Members.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Mobile Network Coverage in Rural and Remote Areas
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Dr. Amar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1718 ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## MOBILE NETWORK COVERAGE IN RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS

## 1718.   DR. AMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether mobile network coverage in rural and remote areas depends on techno-commercial viability assessments by Telecom Service Providers;
- (b) if so, whether this approach leaves economically unviable but strategically important villages without connectivity;
- (c) the details of the mechanisms in place to ensure that  mobile coverage is provided to all inhabited villages regardless of commercial viability;
- (d) whether  the  Government  considers  universal  mobile  connectivity  as  a  basic  service  that should be guaranteed independent of commercial considerations and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether any alternative funding or subsidy mechanisms are available for connecting villages deemed commercially unviable by private telecom operators and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

(a) to (e) Mobile services in an area are provided by the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) based on their techno-commercial viability. The Government has been undertaking various schemes through Digital Bharat Nidhi for 4G Mobile coverage to inhabited uncovered villages with details as below:

|   S.No. | Scheme                                                           |
|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | 4G Saturation                                                    |
|       2 | 7287 uncovered villages of Aspirational Districts                |
|       3 | Left Wing Extremism Phase-II                                     |
|       4 | Left Wing Extremism Phase-I Upgradation                          |
|       5 | Uncovered Villages of Arunachal Pradesh and 2 Districts of Assam |
|       6 | Uncovered Villages of Meghalaya and National Highway (NH)        |
|       7 | 502 Uncovered villages of Aspirational Districts                 |
|       8 | 354 Uncovered Village                                            |
|       9 | Uncovered villages of Lakshadweep Islands                        |
|      10 | Uncovered villages and NH of Andaman &Nicobar Islands            |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Film Heritage Mission
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Narayan Tatu Rane, Shri Saumitra Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1717

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## FILM HERITAGE MISSION

## 1717: SHRI NARAYAN TATU RANE SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN

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

- a)  the current status of digital restoration  of classic Indian films under the Film Heritage Mission;
- b)  whether  any  new  policy  framework  has  been  implemented  to  support independent regional filmmakers particularly in Bengali Language;
- c)  if so, the details thereof; and
- d)  the  measures  taken  to  make  newly  acquired  film  archives  accessible  to researchers and film students?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a) to (d): Government of India is implementing the National Film Heritage Mission to preserve and digitize old films.

Till date 1,469 titles, equaling 4.3 Lakh minutes of films have been digitized. These Include features, shorts  and  documentaries.  Digitized and  restored films are maintained by the National Film Archives of India and are available on their website.

Government of India supports filmmakers in all Indian languages, including Bengali.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting provides financial and other support to produce and promote films through its scheme known as Development, Communication and Dissemination of Filmic Content (DCDFC).

This helps regional films reach national and international audiences.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Initiatives to Reduce Carbon Emission
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1710 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## Initiatives to Reduce Carbon Emission

## 1710: Shri Baijayant Panda:

Will the Minister of Coal be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  initiatives  taken  by  the  Government  to  reduce  carbon  emissions  in  the  coal  sector particularly in transportation and mining operations;
- (b) the number of coal transportation projects using First Mile Connectivity that have been completed during the last five years; and
- (c) the details of the estimated reduction in emissions achieved through these projects?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Ministry of Coal  has taken following initiatives to reduce carbon  emissions  in transportation and mining operations:
- i. Implementation of first mile connectivity projects to reduce road transportation;
- ii. Implementation of solar power projects;
- iii. Implementation of energy conservation measures such as use of LED lights, Energy Efficient ACs, Super Fans, Efficient Water Heaters, and Auto Timers in Street Lighting and Capacitor Banks in the mines, colonies and office buildings; and
- iv. Reclamation and plantation in coal mining areas.
- (b)  &  (c)  22  first-mile  connectivity  projects  having  capacity  of  252.5  MT  have  been implemented  in  coal  PSUs  since  FY  2021.  This  has  taken  the  total  number  of  first-mile connectivity projects to 65 with total capacity of 552 MT.

There is an estimated reduction of 3.3 lakh tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per annum at full capacity on account of shift of coal transport from diesel trucks to energy-efficient rapid loading and rail systems from these 65 projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Budget allocations and its Utilisation
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1705 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## BUDGET ALLOCATIONS AND ITS UTILISATION

1705. SHRI S VENKATESAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  budgetary  allocations  made  to  the  Railways  during  the Financial Year 2020 -21 to 2024 - 25, Zone-wise; and
- (b)  the  details  of  the  amount  spent from budgetary allocations made to the Railways during the said period, Zone-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) and (b): Details of Earnings and Expenditure of Indian Railways from since 2022-23 is as under:

(Rs. in crore)

|                                 | 2022-23   | 2023-24   | 2024-25   |
|---------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Gross Revenue Receipts          | 2,39,983  | 2,55,273  | 2,65,113  |
| Gross Revenue Expenditure       | 2,35,656  | 2,50,894  | 2,60,769  |
| Total Capex (Budgetary Sources) | 1,62,658  | 2,45,592  | 2,54,312  |

Railway  wise  details  of  Earnings  and  Revenue  Expenditure  are available  in  Annual  Statistical  Statement  of  Indian  Railways  which  is available on website of Indian Railways (https://indianrailways.gov.in).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Constitution of the Consultative Committee
Ministry: PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## Lok SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. -1701 ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## Constitution of the Consultative Committee

## 1701 Shri Asaduddin Owaisi:

## Will the Minister of PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- a) the
2. Whether the Ministry has constituted a Consultative Committee for Ministry of Minority Affairs for the 18th Lok Sabha
- b) if the details of the  composition of the Committee and its meetings as on date;
4. if not, the reason for the delay in its constitution, despite other
5. Ministry-specific Consultative committees being operational;
- d) the criteria and procedures adopted for the constitution of such consultative committees;
7. the timeline for the constitution of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Minority Affairs; and
8. the measures taken by the Ministry to ensure that the committee
9. holds regular meetings as per the guidelines?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) No.
- (b)
- Does not arise.

(c) to (f) To constitute a Consultative Committee for a Ministry, minimum 10 Members of Parliament are required to indicate their preference for it. Consultative Committee for Ministry of Minority Affairs could not be constituted for 18th Lok Sabha for want of preferences from sufficient number of Members of Parliament:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: One  Product, One District
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: Shri Sanatan Pandey

## Government of India Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA Unstarred Question No. †1700

To be answered on

Wednesday, December 10, 2025/Agrahayana 19, 1947 (Saka)

## QUESTION

## One Product, One District

†1700. Shri Sanatan Pandey:

Will the Minister of DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  regional  initiative  like  ''One  product, One  District''  has  been launched by the Government;
- (b) if so, the products identified under the said initiatives; and
- (c) whether the said products have been linked to national and international markets and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (Dr. Sukanta Majumdar)

(a) to (c) One District One Product (ODOP) initiative aims to select, brand, and promote at least One Product from each District (One District - One Product) of the country for enabling  holistic  growth  across  all  regions.  The  ODOP  initiative  has  so  far  identified 1243 products from 775 districts across the country encompassing various sectors such as  textiles,  agriculture,  food  processing,  handicrafts  and  more.  The  details  of  unique products  identified  (District-wise)  from  States  under  the  ODOP  initiative  as  of  19 th August 2025 is available under the link: https://static.investindia.gov.in/s3fs-public/202508/20250819\_v32\_odop\_product\_list.pdf.

Several  steps  have  been  undertaken  for  promotion  and  exports  of  all  ODOP products.  These  include, facilitating participation in domestic  exhibitions, regular capacity  building  initiatives  in  collaboration  with  various  agencies;  e-commerce  onboarding drives for Government e-Marketplace (GeM)- ODOP Bazaar which showcases and  stocks  India's  best  ODOP  products.  For  promoting  ODOP  at  international  level, engagement with Indian Missions abroad, virtual buyer sellers meets and participation in  international  exhibitions  have been  undertaken.  Also,  various  ODOP  were included as part of gifting during G-20  meetings  in India to popularize these products internationally.

Further, under the District as Export Hub (DEH) initiative of Directorate General of  Foreign  Trade  (DGFT),  identification  of  the  products  and  services  with  export potential in all the districts of the country is done in consultation with all stakeholders including the States/UTs. Further, under DEH, institutional mechanism has been set up in all States/UTs by forming the State Export Promotion Committee (SEPC) and District Export Promotion Committee (DEPC) at the district level.

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