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Lok Sabha Question No. 534 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.534 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

## 534. DR. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether only forty out of one hundred and six selected candidates for the 2025-26 cycle under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme have been issued provisional award letters due to shortage of funds;
- (b) if so, the reasons for the delay in release of funds and the expected timeline for full disbursal;
- (c) whether the ongoing evaluation (16th cycle) includes a review of stipend adequacy, administrative delays, and student feedback mechanisms; and
- (d) the steps taken to implement the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment's recommendations regarding increasing the number of slots and improving timelines under SC/ST scholarship schemes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

- (a) & (b): Provisional award letters have been issued to all the one hundred and six selected candidates in the first round of selection year 2025-26 under the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes etc.
- (c) & (d): The National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes etc. and Scheduled Tribes have been approved for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Review of schemes which also covers component of financial assistance, follows a laid down procedure and the revision is done in consultation with stakeholders including concerned Ministries/Departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 531 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Cooperative Ombudsman
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Dr. Sambit Patra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 531 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd  FEBRUARY, 2026

## COOPERATIVE OMBUDSMAN

## 531. Dr Sambit Patra

Will the Minister of COOPERATION ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be pleased to state

- (a) the details of the benefits that will be derived by cooperative societies and cooperative members from the appointment of a Cooperative Ombudsman;
- (b) the  efforts  being  made  to  make  cooperative  members  aware  of  the  Cooperative Ombudsman system;
- (c) the modes and rules that have been prescribed for filing complaints before the Cooperative Ombudsman;
- (d) whether  an  online  portal  will  also  be  created  to  enable  cooperative  members  to  file complaints before the Cooperative Ombudsman; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a) to (c): Following the amendment to the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, the Cooperative Ombudsman has been appointed by the Ministry of Cooperation vide Gazette notification dated 05.03.2024. The Cooperative Ombudsman enquires into the complaints by members of the Multi State Cooperative Societies regarding their deposits, equitable benefits of  Society's  functioning  or  any  other  issue  affecting  the  individual  rights.  Cooperative Ombudsman is also the Appellate Authority for any appeal filed by any member against the Order passed by the Cooperative Information Officer. Multi State Cooperative Society Rules, 2002, provide a simple standardized procedure for filing of complaint/appeal. This being a new initiative, the members are continuously advised and guided regarding the procedure for filing of complaints.

(d) & (e): Yes Sir, development of an online portal for the Cooperative Ombudsman has    been initiated  for  transparent,  efficient  and  technology  driven  management  of  complaints  and appeals.

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## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Training for Youth in Civil Defence Organisation
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 530

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2026/ MAGHA14, 1947 (SAKA)

TRAINING FOR YOUTH IN CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANISATION

530. SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the number of civil defence organisations/institutions available for common people from urban and rural areas apart from para military forces;

(b) whether to contain unemployment problem in the country the Government consider training for youths in civil defence to render their volunteer services during emergency or need;

(c) if so, the established orgnisations and number of youths enrolled therein; and

(d) the details of the remuneration and future job opportunities can be offered to such trained manpower in national building?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Civil Defence mechanism is functional in most of the States and Union Territories  (UTs)  as  per  Civil  Defence  Act,  1968.  At  the  State  level,  the Director, Civil Defence heads the Civil Defence Headquarters, while at the district level, the controller of Civil Defence/District magistrate oversees Civil Defence activities.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 530 FOR 03.02.2026

(b) & (c): As per the Civil Defence Regulations 1968, the members of the civil defence corps serve in a voluntary and honorary capacity. The citizens are encouraged to join the civil defence corps through https://civildefencewarriors.gov.in and the enrolment is approved by the respective Controllers of Civil Defence/District magistrates.  Once a citizen is enrolled  as  a  Civil  Defence  Volunteer  (CDV),  he/she  is  detailed  by  the respective  Controller  of  Civil  Defence  to  undergo  the  prescribed  basic training of five working days, followed by advanced training of six working days,  during  which  the  state  notified  training  allowance  is  admissible.  At present, approximately 5.95 lakh Civil Defence Volunteers are active across the country. Additionally, around 83,000 citizens have registered themselves through the portal/mobile application.

(d): As per the Civil Defence Regulations 1968, the State Government may, by order, authorise payment of duty allowance/training allowance to a member of  the  corps  when  called  on  duty/training.  Accordingly,  the  duty/training allowances are being paid by the States/UTs as per their respective orders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Work Days under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 529 ANSWERED ON 03/02/2026

## WORK DAYS UNDER MGNREGS

## 529.  Smt. Mala Roy:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of work days generated through Mahatma Gandhi National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Scheme  (MGNREGS) from 01.08.2025 to 15.01.2026 in the State of West Bengal;
- (b) the  details  and  total  amount  paid  to  Government  at  West Bengal  during  the  last  six  months  on  account  of  MGNREGS; and
- (c)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a)to(c): The release of funds to the State of West Bengal under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS) was stopped with effect from 09.03.2022 by  invoking  the  provisions  of  Section  27  of  the  Mahatma  Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, owing to continued non-compliance with the directives of the Central Government by the State.

Here it is stated that in compliance with the order of the Hon'ble Calcutta High Court dated 18.06.2025, this Department has issued orders dated 06.12.2025 for the resumption of the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGS in the State of West Bengal which is subject to mandatory compliance with the special conditions, so as to facilitate the effective and lawful implementation of the Scheme. Further  the  State  Government  has  been  requested  to  submit  the Labour Budget proposal for the current Financial Year 2025-26 for consideration  of  the  Empowered  Committee,  Mahatma  Gandhi NREGS, which is still awaited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: MGNREGS in West Bengal
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. Bag Mitali, Mr Pathan Yusuf

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 525 ANSWERED ON 03/02/2026

## MGNREGS IN WEST BENGAL

## 525.  Smt. Bag Mitali:

MrPathan Yusuf:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) the details and total amount of funds (in Rs.) owed to the State of West Bengal underMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS);
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  fixed  a  timeline  to  disburse  all pending  dues  to  the  State  ofWest  Bengal,  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the Government intends to give any additional compensation  for  its  lapses  to  59lakh  MGNREGS  workers  in Bengal,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a)to (c): The release of funds to the State of West Bengal under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS) was stopped with effect from 09.03.2022 by  invoking  the  provisions  of  Section  27  of  the  Mahatma  Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, owing to continued non-compliance with the directives of the Central Government by the State.

However,  in compliance with the order of the Hon'ble Calcutta High  Court  dated  18.06.2025,  this  Department  has  issued  orders dated  06.12.2025  for  the  resumption  of  the  implementation  of  the Mahatma  Gandhi  NREGS  in  the  State  of  West  Bengal,  which  is subject to mandatory compliance with the special conditions, so as

to facilitate the effective and lawful implementation of the Scheme in the State. Accordingly State Government has been requested to submit  the  Labour  Budget  proposal  for  the  current  Financial  Year 2025-26 for consideration  of  the  Empowered  Committee, Mahatma Gandhi NREGS, which is still awaited.

As per NREGASoft, the total pending liability pertaining to the State of West Bengal (as on 08.03.2022) stands at ₹3082.52 crore, comprising  ₹1457.22  crore  under  the  wage  component,  ₹1607.68 crore  under  the  material  component,  and  ₹17.62  crore  under  the administrative  component.  The  admissibility  of  this  liability is subject to verification by the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 524 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: PM e-DRIVE Scheme
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Manish Jaiswal, Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.524

ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## PM e-DRIVE SCHEME

## 524. SHRI MANISH JAISWAL: SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

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

(a) the manner in which the e-DRIVE Scheme has accelerated the process of adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) across the country;

(b) whether efforts have been made under the Scheme to promote EV charging infrastructure and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the total amount of funds released under the Scheme upto December, 2025?

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

(a) & (b): The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme has  accelerated  the  adoption  of  Electric  Vehicles  (EVs)  across  the  country  by  providing targeted  demand  incentives  for  multiple  EV  segments,  including  e-two  wheelers  (e-2Ws),  e-three wheelers (e-rickshaws, e-carts  and  L5  category),  e-ambulances  and e-trucks,  thereby  reducing the upfront cost of electric mobility. Under the Scheme, upfront incentives are provided to consumers (buyers/end users) to reduce the purchase price of electric vehicles, which are reimbursed to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) by the Government of India.

The Scheme supports more than 28 lakh EVs.  As on 27 January, 2026, a total of 22.12 lakh EVs have been sold under the Scheme, including 19.19 lakh e-2Ws and 2.93 lakh e-3Ws.

Further, the Scheme has an allocation of Rs.4,391 crore for deployment of 14,028 electric buses.  Out of these, 13,800 e-buses have been allocated in two phases for deployment in seven cities with population above four million, namely Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune and Surat.  Tenders for 10,900 e-buses allocated in Phase I, have already been concluded by CESL, while tenders for the remaining 2,900 e-buses allocated in Phase-II were floated on 09.01.2026.

The Scheme also supports deployment of EV charging infrastructure and upgradation of testing facilities.  An allocation of Rs.2,000 crore has been made under the scheme for deployment of EV Public Charging Stations (EVPCS) on a pan-India basis.

These measures have strengthened the EV ecosystem, enhanced consumer confidence, and facilitated large-scale adoption of clean and sustainable mobility solutions.

(c): As  on  31 st   December,  2025  a  total  of  Rs.1,703  crore  have  been  reimbursed  to  Original Equipment Manufacturers  (OEMs ) of e-2Ws and e-3Ws, as reimbursement of demand incentive provided to buyers of e-2Ws and e-3Ws, under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 523 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Smart Gram Panchayat Pilot Project
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Shri Harendra Singh Malik

## GOVERNMENTOF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 523

ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## SMARTGRAMPANCHAYAT PILOTPROJECT

## 523. SHRI HARENDRA SINGH MALIK:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to State:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to expand the Smart Gram Panchayat pilot project and setup public Wi-Fi hotspots under the PM-WANI scheme in the sugarcane-belt villages of Muzaffarnagar and Shamli;
- (b)  whether the Panchayat Secretariats in Muzaffarnagar are likely to be developed as special business incubation centres to promote agriculture-based small industries in rural areas under the Rashtriya Gram SwarajAbhiyan;
- (c)  whether the Panchayat-level Samarthya Portal has now been made mandatory in Muzaffarnagar following the implementation of the Ownership of Property Scheme with a view to increasing the income of Gram Panchayats; and
- (d)  the current physical progress and the per-unit budget allocation for establishment of digital libraries and high-speed internet connectivity in the Gram Panchayats of Muzaffarnagar by 30 January 2026?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a) No such proposal is under consideration.
- (b) The Revamped Rashtriya Gram SwarajAbhiyan (RGSA) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity, governance capabilities and leadership competencies of Panchayati Raj Institutions. Under the Revamped RGSA, support is provided to States and Union Territories under specified components to enable Panchayats to function more effectively as institutions of local self-government. At present, there is no provision under the scheme for development of Panchayat Secretariats as special business incubation centres, including in Muzaffarnagar district.

(c) No sir, the Ministry has not made the Samarth Portal mandatory across the country, including in Muzaffarnagar. The adoption and use of the portal for capturing various categories of tax and non-tax revenues under Own Source of Revenue (OSR) is within the purview of the State Government, in accordance with its policies and requirements.

(d) As per the information furnished by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, for setting up digital libraries in Gram Panchayats, including those in Muzaffarnagar district, an amount of ₹4 lakh per unit is being provided for creation of basic digital infrastructure such as computing equipment and audio-visual facilities. Establishment of digital libraries has been planned in 80 Gram Panchayats of Muzaffarnagar district, for which an amount of ₹3.20 crore has been allocated.

Further, the provision of last-mile digital connectivity to Gram Panchayats under the BharatNetprogramme is being implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats. Under the BharatNet project, as on 30.01.2026, 421 Gram Panchayats in Muzaffarnagar district have been made service-ready.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Delhi Milk Scheme
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 514 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  FEBRUARY,2026

## DELHI MILK SCHEME

## 514. SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI :

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

be pleased to state:

- a. the number of depots currently operating in the capital under the Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS);
- b. whether the DMS is running in losses and if so, the details of the losses incurred during the last five years; and
- c. whether the Government has any proposals to revive the DMS, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- a. 380 milk booths of Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) are currently operating in the capital.
- b. Details of the profit/losses incurred by DMS during the last five years are as under:-
- c. The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 22.04.2015 had given approval for selection of an Operations & Management (O&M) Agency for DMS by adopting an open bidding process by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD).  Accordingly, the Department floated two open bids on 26.05.2017 & 27.06.2018 in this regard. But the Department was not able to find a suitable concessionaire for handing over of operations and management of Delhi Milk Scheme for 30 years on lease as the offered prices/rates received through the open bids were less than the 'reserve value' fixed by the Department.

| Year    | Figures in lakhs   |
|---------|--------------------|
| 2020-21 | (+) 263.06         |
| 2021-22 | (-) 334.24         |
| 2022-23 | (-)5873.23         |
| 2023-24 | (-) 6445.96        |
| 2024-25 | (-)2465.60         |
Lok Sabha Question No. 510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Free Online Coaching to Aspirants of Competitive Examinations
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.510 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## ASPIRANTS OF COMPETITIVE FREE ONLINE EXAMINATIONS COACHING TO

## 510. DR. RABINDRA NARAYAN BEHERA:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the collaboration entered into by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment for providing free online coaching to aspirants from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes students for Civil, Banking services and other exams in Odisha;
- (b) the number of students covered and the categories of competitive examinations included under this initiative;
- (c) the manner in which eligible candidates are to be selected and supported under the programme; and
- (d) the objectives and expected outcomes of this initiative in promoting inclusive access to quality education and equal opportunity and the future plan in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

- (a) & (b): Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Physics Wallah (PW) Foundation for providing free online coaching to 5000 aspirants every year from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children from all over India including the State of Odisha for taking Civil Services Examination, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Examination and Banking Examination. No such MoU has been signed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs with any Organisation in repsect of Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.
- (c): The selection of beneficiaries under this initiative which includes free access to structured online courses, including live/recorded classes, test series, previous year papers, study material, mentorship, doubt-solving support and counselling is merit based through a dedicated online portal.
- (d): The initiative would provide free online coaching to the beneficiaries so as to enable them to appear in competitive examinations for securing employment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: MSP for all Crops
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 506

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2026

## MSP FOR ALL CROPS

506. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

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

(a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  a  decision  to  provide  Minimum  Support  Price (MSP) for all the crops in accordance with the C2+50 per cent formula;

(b) if  so,  the  names  of the  crops  for which  the  said formula  has  been  implemented, if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the details of Government procurement at MSP during the last three years, State and crop-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (c):  Every year, Government fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural  crops for the country as a  whole,  based  on  the  recommendations  of Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP), after considering the views  of State Governments  and  Central  Ministries/Departments  concerned.  The  22  mandated  crops include  14  Kharif  crops  viz.  paddy,  jowar,  bajra,  maize,  ragi,  tur  (arhar),  moong,  urad, groundnut, soyabean, sunflower, sesamum, nigerseed, cotton and 6 Rabi crops viz. wheat, barley, gram, masur (lentil), rapeseed & mustard, safflower and two commercial crops viz. jute and copra.

The Union Budget for 2018-19 had announced the pre-determined principle to keep MSPs  at  levels  of  at  least  one  and  half  times  of  the  cost  of  production.  Accordingly, Government  had  increased  MSPs  for  all  mandated  Kharif,  Rabi  and  other  Commercial crops  with  a  minimum  return  of  50  percent  over  all  India  weighted  average  cost  of production from year 2018-19 onwards.

O.I.H.

Increased MSP has benefited farmers of the country which are evident from data of procurement and MSP amount paid to the farmers. The details of procurement and MSP amount paid to farmers from Crop Year 2022-23 to 2024-25 are given as under:

## Procurement & MSP value of MSP Crops

| All MSP Crops                   | 2022-23   | 2023-24   | 2024-25   |
|---------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Total Procurement (In LMT)      | 1,118     | 1,089     | 1,223     |
| Total MSP Value (In lakh Crore) | 2.47      | 2.63      | 3.47      |

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