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Lok Sabha Question No. 2409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Development of Minor Ports in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Km. Sudha R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2409

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF MINOR PORTS IN TAMIL NADU

2409. KM. SUDHA R:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  Tranquebar  and  Sirkali  as  minor ports so as to invigorate the regional coastal economy; (b) whether the Government has any plans to develop training centres or institutes to  create a pool of talented experts in Mayiladuthurai Parliamentary Constituency's coastal  regions  in  ship  building  and  ship  breaking  trades,  given  the  fact  that  the
2. region was part of the Great Chola's naval exploits; and
3. (c) the details of funds allocated, since 2020, for undertaking studies to create minor ports along the country's coastline?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) to (b)    The Ports other than Major Ports (OTMS), also known as non-major ports or 'minor' ports, are  under  the  administrative  control  of  the  respective  State Governments. The development of these ports are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments. As per information furnished by the Government of Tamil Nadu, at present there is no proposal to develop Tranquebar and  Sirkali  as  notified  'minor'  ports.  Further,  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  has  not provided any details or plans to develop training centres or institutes in Mayiladuthurai  Parliamentary  Constituency  in  ship building and  ship  breaking trades. At present, no proposal is under consideration of the Government of India to develop training centres or institutes in Mayiladuthurai Parliamentary Constituency in ship building and ship breaking trades.

- (c) No fund has been allocated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Non-Empanelment of Private Hospitals Under CGHS Scheme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2406 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## NON-EMPANELMENT OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS UNDER CGHS SCHEME

## †2406 SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that no private hospital is empanelled under the CGHS scheme in Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati Sangli districts of Maharashtra and in the State of Goa, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that due to this reason more than five lakh CGHS beneficiaries especially senior citizens and pensioners from these areas have to go to Mumbai, Pune, Nashik or Aurangabad for treatment, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has received any representation in this regard from Sanchar Nigam Pensioners Welfare Association, Maharashtra Circle; and

(d) if so, the concrete steps being taken by the Government to include private hospitals in CGHS panel in the concerned districts of Maharashtra and Goa?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d) : Empanelment of Private Hospitals under CGHS is a voluntary process. Intending Private Hospitals may apply for empanelment under the Scheme. Private Hospitals fulfilling the laid down criteria get empanelled under the scheme.

In state of Goa, one eye hospital namely "ASG Eye Hospital" & one laboratory named "Metropolis" are empaneled with CGHS. Further, 02 Hospitals namely Patil Hospital and Anandrishji Hospital & Research Centre in the district of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra and 01

hospital namely Deshmukh Eye Hospital in the district of Amravati, Maharashtra, are empaneled under CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

Beneficiaries can avail CGHS facilities from nearby CGHS covered cities through 50 Wellness Centers across Maharashtra and Goa. In addition; the beneficiaries can avail the services of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, Government Medical Colleges and District Hospitals functioning in these regions for all the medical needs. In case of an emergency, the beneficiaries are entitled to claim medical reimbursement for treatment.

MoHFW has issued fresh empanelment guidelines vide OM F. No. 534/CGHS/HEC(HQ)/2025 dated 22.12.2025 enabling empanelment of private hospitals in all district headquarters across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Ganga Water Sharing Treaty
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2405

## ANSWER ON 13/02/2026

## GANGA WATER SHARING TREATY

2405. SMT. MALA ROY

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

(a)   whether   any   bilateral   talk   has   been   initiated   with   Bangladesh Government to renew the Ganga water sharing treaty which will expire on December 2026, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the Central Government has held talks with Government of West Bengal regarding the renewal of said treaty, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a)   The   India-Bangladesh   Ganga/Ganges   Water   Treaty   was   signed   on December 12, 1996 and is expiring in December 2026. Discussions for its renewal are yet to commence between the two countries.

(b) Inputs on drinking water and industrial water requirements have also been received from all stakeholders, including from the Government of West Bengal, which have been taken into account while formulating the Government's views. An authorised representative from the Government of West Bengal took part in inter-ministerial discussions held on the matter on 30 October 2023, 15 March 2024, 31 May 2024 and also on 26 March 2025, where a collective view was formulated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Expenditure Incurred by Central Autonomous Medical Institutes
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Amar Sharadrao Kale

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2401 TO BE ANSWERED ON - 13.02.2026

## EXPENDITURE INCURRED BYCENTRALAUTONOMOUS MEDICALINSTITUTES

## 2401. SHRI AMAR SHARADRAO KALE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE be please to state:

- (a) the details of expenditure incurred by Central Autonomous Medical Institutes including various AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER, NIMHANS, RIMS, NEIGRIHMS, CNCI, etc., on Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meetings and Governing Body meetings including expenditure on Travelling Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), honorarium and other allied costs during the last five financial years including the current year, institute-specific-wise and year-wise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to merge institute-specific Standing Finance Committees and Governing Bodies into a single or centralized mechanism so as to reduce administrative and recurring costs; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (c) The Governing Body (GB) and the Standing Committee (SFC) of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) are constituted and their meetings are held as per the provisions contained in the respective Acts/Rules/Regulations/Memorandum-ofAssociation/Bye-laws under which these Institutions are set up. The expenditure incurred by each Institute for the conduct of the above meetings is contingent on the frequency, venue of the meeting, attendance of the members etc. The members of the Governing Body (GB) and the Standing Committee (SFC) are not entitled to any allowance or other remuneration except travelling and daily allowances for which they are eligible. There is no proposal to merge Institute-specific Governing Bodies and the Standing Committees into a single body.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2395 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Development of Trans-Shipment Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Smt. D K Aruna, Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama, Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram

(a) & (b) Two

(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. The coastal shipping volume at Indian ports has shown an increase over the past few years, rising from 228 million metric tons (MMT) in 2020-21 to 336 MMT in  2024-25,  reflecting  growing  maritime  trade  and  the  increasing  importance  of coastal shipping in India's logistics and transport sector.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2395

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF TRANS-SHIPMENT PORTS

2395. SMT. D. K.  ARUNA: SHRI RAJESH NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA: SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a)     the number of under-developed trans-shipment ports identified in the country; (b)     the number of projects approved or under implementation to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment hubs; (c)      whether the Government has data on changes in coastal shipping volumes and cost  efficiencies  achieved  following  policy  support  for  coastal  and  short-sea  shipping; and

- (d)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Non-issuance of CGHS Plastic Card
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Thiru Thanga Tamilselvan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2392 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## NON-ISSUANCE OFCGHS PLASTIC CARD

## 2392 THIRU THANGATAMILSELVAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has not been issuing printed CGHS plastic card to the Central Government serving employees, pensioners and their dependents during the last fifteen months and is advising beneficiaries to take printout from the site/internet due to which all the CGHS beneficiaries are facing some practical difficulties while going for medical treatment in CGHS approved hospitals/laboratories etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is likely to take necessary actions to print CGHS plastic cards for all pending requests of CGHS beneficiaries and expedite their issuance at the earliest;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (e): To facilitate ease of access and uninterrupted availment of CGHS services, CGHS cards are available in digital form on Digilocker platform, MyCGHS 2.0 mobile application and CGHS website, which are valid and accepted at all CGHS Wellness Centres and CGHSempanelled hospitals and diagnostic laboratories. For the convenience of beneficiaries, FAQs have also been updated and made available on the CGHS website and MyCGHS 2.0 mobile application.

A total of 2,07,182 fresh CGHS cards and 1,37,127 renewed CGHS cards have been generated, since April, 2025. Printing of CGHS plastic cards are undertaken under revised arrangements. With a view to reducing turnaround time, card printing have been decentralised and necessary software changes have been implemented, enabling CGHS Card Offices to print cards either through outsourced service providers or by using in-house card printing machines, wherever available. CGHS plastic Cards up to the month of August 2025 has been printed and sent to Wellness Centers for distribution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2390 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Resilience of Local industries Against International Uncertainity
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mrs Ruchi Vira

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2390

## ANSWERED ON 13/02/2026

## RESILIENCE OF LOCAL INDUSTRIES AGAINST INTERNATIONAL UNCERTAINTY

†2390. MRS. RUCHI VIRA

Will the Minister of  External Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has reviewed the impact of  evolving global geopolitical developments on export-dependent industries, migrant workers and international trade relation associated with Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh;

(b) if  so, the details of  diplomatic contacts, trade facilitation and advisory support to mitigate the impact of  external disruptions to the livelihood and market access in the districts; and

(c) the details of  the proposed policy measures by the Government to enhance the resilience of local industries and workers against international uncertainties?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a to c) The Government closely monitors all developments that have a bearing on the safety, security, well-being and livelihoods of  its nationals. The Government's various initiatives including the recently launched Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is aimed at supporting the exporters. The EPM addresses key export constraints including limited trade finance, market access barriers, high logistics costs and compliance bottlenecks through two integrated sub-schemes - Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha. The Niryat Protsahan scheme aims to strengthen India's trade finance ecosystem and bridge MSME trade finance gap through timely, affordable and diversified trade financing options. Niryat Disha aims at expanding India's export capacity   by   addressing   non-tariff   barriers   to   trade,   building   export capabilities and positioning Indian goods and services in key global markets.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), through its Missions and Posts abroad   supports   Indian   exporters,   working   in   close   coordination   with Department of  Commerce (DoC). Regular Workshops and capacity building activities are being undertaken together with relevant Industry Associations

to support the Mission. The Indian Missions and Posts abroad are also actively supporting export of  products of  rural artisans under the One District One Product (ODOP) intitiative.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Inland  Waterways Project in Kerala
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2389

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## INLAND WATERWAYS PROJECT IN KERALA

2389. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYSbe pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) whether the Government proposes to develop any new inland waterways projects in the State of Kerala, if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  Government  of  Kerala  has  submitted  any  proposals  to  the  Union Government for new inland waterways projects during the last two years, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Government

- of Kerala regarding the Chengannur-Aranmula inland waterway; and
- (d) if so, the details along with the current status of the said proposal?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a)     The Government has identified the following new inland waterways projects on National  Waterway  (NW)-3  in  the  State  of  Kerala  during  the  third  meeting  of  the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) and they are at different stages of development:
- (i) Installation of four River Cruise Jetties
- (ii) Deployment of one survey vessel
- (iii) Slipway facility at Kochi, Kerala
- (b) to (d)  NIL

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: C-Section Delivery Rates
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Rajkumar Roat

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2388 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th FEBRUARY 2026

## C-SECTION DELIVERY RATES

## †2388 SHRI RAJKUMAR ROAT:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of deliveries conducted in Government and private hospital along with the number of anaemic women among them during the last five year in Rajasthan, year-wise, hospital-wise and district-wise;
- (b) the number cesarean section deliveries and normal deliveries conducted in all hospitals in Rajasthan during the last five years, year-wise and hospital-wise;
- (c) whether the cesarean section delivery rates are higher in some hospitals and cesarean section deliveries are being preferred there and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

- (a) & (b) The number of deliveries conducted in government and private hospitals in Rajasthan, year-wise, hospital-wise and district-wise from 2020-21 to 2024-25 is available at the link https://hmis.mohfw.gov.in/downloadfile?fileid=64. (Source-Health Management Information system)
- (c) & (d) As per the report received from Rajasthan, the average C-section rate in the state is 17.5%, and in private health facilities is 29.6% during the last five years. The institutional deliveries rely on the clinical judgement of the treating doctors, considering complication that arise during the course of delivery, which varies from case to case.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Use of Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2386 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## USE OF IMMUNOTHERAPYFOR CANCER TREATMENT

## 2386. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether immunotherapy is permitted for the treatment of cancer under the approved medical protocols and guidelines issued by the Government in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether immunotherapy is currently being provided to cancer patients in Government hospitals across the country and if so, the names of such hospitals; and
- (c) the details of the approved protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and clinical guidelines prescribed by the Ministry for the administration of immunotherapy in cancer hospitals including criteria for patient eligibility and monitoring mechanisms in place?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV )

(a) to (b) As per information provided by Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research - ICMR has prepared evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliative care. These guidelines establish a standardized, evidence-based framework for the diagnosis, treatment, and palliation of lung cancer, with the objective of improving early detection, strengthening clinical decision-making, and reducing variations in care delivery across the country. The guidelines comprise 15 evidence-based recommendations covering both therapeutic and palliative aspects of lung cancer management, including the recommendation of immunotherapy, either alone or in combination with other agents, over chemotherapy alone in suitable patients.

Immunotherapy services are provided in certain tertiary care Government hospitals, including institutions under the Central Government and State Governments, subject to availability of infrastructure, trained specialists, and approved drugs.

(c) The Government of India, through the Department of Health Research, Clinical Establishment Standards, and ICMR recommendations, has established a framework to support the use of immunotherapy in lung cancer treatment. The detailed standard operating procedures, patient eligibility criteria, and monitoring protocols are outlined in the national lung cancer evidence-based guidelines. [Ref: https://dhr.gov.in/whatsnew/eve-world-cancer-day-honorableunion-health-minister-releases-evidence-based-guidelines].

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: National Waterway Development in Kerala
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2380

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## NATIONAL WATERWAY DEVELOPMENT IN KERALA

2380. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYSbe pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  approved  the  development  of  the  AlappuzhaChanganassery stretch as part of the National Waterway network in Kerala and if so, the present status of the project; (b) the total funds sanctioned, released and utilised so far for the said project, since its approval, year-wise; (c)  the  physical  progress  achieved, including  dredging,  bank  protection,  navigation facilities, terminals and related infrastructure till date; (d)  the  reasons  including  land  acquisition,  environmental  clearance  or  technical constraints responsible for the delay in implementation of the said projects; (e) whether the Government proposes to fix a definite timeline for completion of the said project and if so, the details thereof; and (f)  the  steps  being  taken  to  ensure  the  early  completion  of  the  AlappuzhaChanganasseryNational  Waterway  considering  its  importance  for  inland  transport, tourism and regional economic development of Kuttanad and adjoining areas in the State of Kerala?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) to (f) Alappuzha -Chaganasserry stretch was declared as National Waterway (NW)-8 under the National Waterways Act, 2016. Necessary Aids to navigation and fairway development works has been undertaken for safe movement of vessels. This waterway is operational.  Operation & maintenance work is an ongoing process to keep the NW operational. Funds sanctioned, released and utilised so far for the said project, since its approval, year-wise are as under:

| Financial Year   |   Funds Sanctioned (INR cr.) |   Funds realeased& utilized (INR cr.) |
|------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 2019-20          |                         0.24 |                                  0.24 |
| 2020-21          |                         0.04 |                                  0.04 |
| 2021-22          |                         0.04 |                                  0.04 |
| 2022-23          |                         0.04 |                                  0.04 |
| 2023-24          |                         0.05 |                                  0.04 |
| 2024-25          |                         0.87 |                                  0.75 |
| 2025-26          |                         0.85 |                                  0.78 |

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