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Lok Sabha Question No. 633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Survey of Disabled Persons in Valmikinagar
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN)

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI B. L. VERMA)

(a)  to  (c)  Under  the  Assistance  to  Persons  with  Disabilities  for  Purchase/Fitting  of  Aids  and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme, the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the administrative control of the Department,  is  one  of  the  major  implementing  agency.  ALIMCO  conducts  assessment-cumdistribution  camps  at  the  district  level  for  the  distribution  of  aids  and  assistive  devices  to Divyangjan  across  the  country.  During  FY  2024-25,  distribution  camps  were  conducted  on 27.02.2025  and  28.02.2025  at  Valmikinagar  Lok  Sabha  Constituency,  Paschim  Champaran, Bihar, wherein 115 beneficiaries were provided 160 assistive devices worth Rs.18.19 lakh under the ADIP Scheme.

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UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-633 TO BE ANSWERED ON- 03/02/2026

## SURVEY OF DISABLED PERSONS IN VALMIKINAGAR

633. Shri Sunil Kumar:

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

- (a)  whether  the  survey  in  regard  to  divyang  persons  (Persons  with  Disabilities)  has  not been conducted  during  the  last  one  year  and  the  equipments  have  also  not  been  distributed in Valmikinagar Lok Sabha Constituency;

(b) if so, the time by which the said survey is likely to be conducted and whether any request has been made for conducting the said survey through a letter; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Establishment of Heavy Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Ranjan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.627

ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## ESTABLISHMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## 627. SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government has considered establishing heavy industries such as heavy  electrical equipment and automobile industries in the Kosi-Seemanchal region of Purnea in backward States like Bihar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  extend  cooperation  to  the  Government  of  Bihar  for  the establishment of such heavy industries; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Since Industry is a State Subject as per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, the Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  (MHI)  does  not  maintain  any  centralized  data  relating  to  the establishment of Heavy Industries such as heavy electrical equipment and automobile industries in any part of the Country including Kosi-Seemanchal region of Purnea Constituency in the state of Bihar.

(b) to (d):

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Gram Sabha Decisions
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-†626

ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## GRAMSABHADECISIONS

## †626. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any national policy or guidelines to make Gram Sabha decisions binding;

(b) the norms set for the minimum number of Gram Sabha meetings, minimum attendance requirement and implementation of decisions; and

(c) the details of punitive provisions proposed against the Panchayats that ignore the decisions of Gram Sabhas?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH)

(a) to (c) 'Panchayat', being 'Local Government', is a State subject and part of State List of Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Panchayats are set up and operate through the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts( which may vary from State to State), subject to the provisions of the Constitution. In terms of provisions of Article 243A of the Constitution of India, a Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide. Therefore, powers and functions of a Gram Sabha, including formulating any policy or guidelines to make Gram Sabha decisions binding, to set norms for the minimum number of Gram Sabha meetings, minimum attendance requirement and implementation of decisions and punitive provisions against the Panchayats that ignore the decisions of Gram Sabhas etc, are governed by the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts and rules. These may vary across States.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has circulated detailed advisories to the States and Union Territories to revitalize the institution of Gram Sabhas by taking up measures such as sharing basic details of flagship schemes of the Government in Gram Sabha meetings, holding minimum 6 and maximum 12 Gram Sabha meetings in a year, ensuring minimum quorum as provided in the State Panchayati Raj Act, preparation of regular standing agenda for the Gram Sabha, preparation of annual calendar for Gram Sabha, attendance of Group 'A' and 'B' officers in the Gram Sabha meetings, ensuring maximum attendance in Gram Sabha, formation and functioning of Standing Sub-Committees of Gram Sabha, and assigning meaningful and effective roles to the ward members as sector enablers and members of the sub-committee etc. Further, Ministry of Panchayati Raj has also launched the 'PanchayatNIRNAY' App to facilitate meetings of Gram Sabha becoming more participatory, transparent and vibrant.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: LH&DC Programmes in UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 623

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2026

## LH&DC PROGRAMMES IN UT OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU

## 623. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

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

- (a) the steps taken by the Government for the implementation of the Livestock Health and Disease Control (LH&DC) Programme in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu;
- (b) the amount of funds allocated under the LH&DC Programme to the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, including the total allocation of funds for the entire Union Territory as well as the amount allocated to Daman and Diu so far; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  strengthen  prophylactic  vaccination,  disease surveillance and veterinary infrastructure in the entire Union Territory or in Daman and Diu?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a) to (c) Department of Animal Husbandry& Dairying (DAHD) GOI is implementing the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme, in all States/UTs including  Dadra  and  Nagar  Haveli  and  Daman  and  Diu.  The  steps  taken  for implementation are as follows:
- i. For prevention and control of Livestock Disease through, Universal Vaccination Programme  for  4  major  diseases,  namely  Foot  and  Mouth  Disease  (FMD), Brucellosis, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Classical Swine Fever (CSF), 100% support of Govt. of India is provided. Procurement of quality vaccine is done Centrally and supplied to the respective States/UTs.
- ii. Financial  support  is  provided  for  procurement  of  vaccination  accessories, strengthening of cold chain infrastructure for maintaining quality of vaccination.
- iii. Under Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD) support is provided  on  sharing  basis  for  prevention  and  control  of  state  prioritized livestock diseases, strengthening of Disease Diagnostic Laboratories etc.
- iv. Guidelines for minimum standards of Veterinary Infrastructure in India has been framed  and  communicated  to  States/UT  with  the  request  for  adoption  and necessary action
- v. Data related to registration of livestock and vaccination is uploaded on Bharat Pashudhan portal for effective monitoring and co-ordination.
- vi. The  total  allocation  of  funds  under  Livestock  Health  and  Disease  Control Programme (LHDCP) for the entire Union Territories including Dadra & Nagar Haveli  &  Daman  &  Diu  (DDNH)  during  FY  2025-26  is  Rs  2581.47  lakh. Allocation to the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu FY 2025-26 is Rs 18.70 lakhs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Implementation of SVAMITVA Scheme
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENTOF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 613

ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF SVAMITVASCHEME

## † 613. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to State:

(a) the current status of implementation of the SVAMITVA Scheme, including the number of villages surveyed and property cards issued so far in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka;

(b) the timeline set for completion of drone-based property surveys in all revenue villages of the district;

(c) whether the Ministry has identified any logistical or administrative challenges from the Karnataka State Government, if so, the details thereof; and;

(d) whether any villages in Dakshina Kannada remain excluded due to legal, technical or tenurerelated issues and if so, the reasons for such exclusions and the corrective measures and timeline set to cover them.

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) In the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, the drone survey has been completed in 81 villages out of total 422 villages and 2,605 property cards have been distributed in those 81 villages.

(b) The SVAMITVA is targeted to be completed by March 2026.

(c) The Ministry has witnessed slow progress of drone flying, ground truthing, and distribution of property cards in the State.

(d) The State Government has informed that the remaining villages in Dakshina Kannada district have not been taken up under the SVAMITVA Survey due to the reason that this district does not have the Gramathana or compact habitation clusters. The habitations have a highly scattered settlement pattern, which does not meet the requirement for SVAMITVA habitation level drone mapping and parcel delineation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Alok Sharma, Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 600 ANSWERED ON 03/02/2026

## CODEX COMMITTEE ON SPICES AND CULINARY HERBS

600. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL: SHRI ALOK SHARMA:

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

- (a) the percentage increase in exports of key spices such as turmeric, cardamom, and coriander in 2025 compared to 2024 following adoption of these standards;
- (b) the total number of farmers and cooperative groups benefitted from compliance with Codex standards and details of the estimated increase in their incomes;
- (c) the number of new international markets or buyers were accessed by Indian spice exporters in 2025 due to adherence to Codex standards; and
- (d) the  measurable  reduction  in  rejected  or  returned  spice  consignments  was observed in 2025 owing to compliance with global quality norms?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) The export of Turmeric, Cardamom and Coriander put together from India stood at 628.05 USD million in the year 2024-25, representing a growth of 30.92% over the export of 479.75 USD million for these three spices in the year 2023-24.
- (b)  to  (d).  The  Codex  Committee  on  Spices  and  Culinary  Herbs  works  on  the development of quality standards, including compositional characteristics and factors that  determine  intrinsic  quality.  The  benefit  of  these  standards  lie  in  providing internationally accepted reference benchmarks that assist in improving acceptance of Indian produce in the global markets. Export volumes or farm incomes may however be influenced by various factors, which inter alia include global demand, supply and price  trends,  improvements  in  quality  and  compliance  with  various  domestic  and international quality standards.

During  2024-25,  India  exported  spices  and  spice  products  to  180  destinations worldwide.  During  both  the  years  2023-24  and  2024-25,  over  99.8%  of  the consignments of spices and spice products exported from India were accepted in the International markets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 597 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Chicken Price in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.597 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2026

## CHICKEN PRICE IN ANDHRA PRADESH

597: SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the rise in "country chicken" (Natu Kode) retail prices in Andhra Pradesh, surging above mutton levels due to disease outbreak and supply-shortage;
- (b) if  so,  the  central  disease-control,  bio-security  or  poultry-insurance  measures  have  been activated for State poultry farmers and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the detail of Central support available for stabilising small poultry-farmer incomes in Andhra Pradesh affected by such situation; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As per information received from the State Animal Husbandry Department Government of Andhra Pradesh, price of country chicken (naatu kodi) is around Rs. 500/- per Kg, whereas mutton is around Rs. 900/-per Kg.
- (b) In view of the reply at (a) above, the question does not arise.
- (c) & (d) The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India is providing  50%  assistance  to  the  State  Government  for  payment  of  compensation for  culling of birds, eggs and destruction of feed under the Assistance to State for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD)  programme  for  control  and  containment  of  Bird  Flu  outbreak. Further,  under  the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme, the  Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying,  Government  of  India  is  providing  assistance  to  state  for  conducting  vaccination  of important poultry diseases.

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India is also providing 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 25 lakh under the National Livestock Mission for establishment of poultry farms  by  individuals,  Farmer  Producer  Organization  (FPO),  Farmer  Cooperative  Organization (FCO),  Joint  Liability  Group  (JLG),  Self  Help  Group  (SHG)  and  Section  8  companies  under Entrepreneurship Development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Central Cottage Industries Emporium
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Mr Pathan Yusuf

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 585 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM

## 585. MR PATHAN YUSUF:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether it is true that the Central Cottage Industries emporium is owed Rs. 202 crores in dues, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the duration for which these dues have been pending and the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of average revenue and profit generated year-wise since 2014 and the current average sales per day?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

- (a) & (b): As per the latest audited Balance Sheet of Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIC), the total outstanding dues of the Corporation amount to Rs. 144.82 crore as on 31st March, 2025. This includes trade payables for goods and services procured for CCIC business to artisans and weavers (largely pertaining to the period since 2020), towards employee-related dues (during the period 2020-2025), and  other liabilities(from 1999 onwards).
- (c): The  year-wise  details  of  average  revenue  and  profit/loss  of  CCIC  since  2014-15,  along  with average sales per day is as below:-

| Year    |   Turnover (Gross) Rs. Cr. |   *Profit (+) / Loss (- ) Rs. Cr. |   Average Sales per Day Rs. Cr. |
|---------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                      82.84 |                              0.93 |                            0.23 |
| 2015-16 |                      85.92 |                              0.21 |                            0.24 |
| 2016-17 |                      87.63 |                              0.08 |                            0.24 |
| 2017-18 |                      71.26 |                            -21.74 |                            0.2  |
| 2018-19 |                      68.09 |                             -5.39 |                            0.19 |
| 2019-20 |                      52.61 |                             -9.25 |                            0.14 |
| 2020-21 |                      10.83 |                            -29.92 |                            0.03 |
| 2021-22 |                      22.38 |                            -24.38 |                            0.06 |
| 2022-23 |                      46.44 |                            -13.01 |                            0.13 |
| 2023-24 |                      49    |                            -13.67 |                            0.13 |
| 2024-25 |                      41.1  |                            -16.26 |                            0.11 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Increase of Scholarship Fund
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.583 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## INCREASE OF SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$583. SHRI AMRA RAM:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry proposes to increase the scholarship given to SC, ST and OBC category students keeping in view of the inflation and if so, the time by which and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to give the scholarship to each student on a monthly basis, if so, the time by which and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Schemes for the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are under revision for next financial cycle based on the recommendations of the Evaluation Study Reports, in consultation with all the stake holders including concerned Ministries/Departments and as per the laid down procedure.
- (b): No such proposal is under consideration, at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Accidents in SAIL Plants
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Kali Charan Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 582

## FOR ANSWER ON 03.02.2026

## ACCIDENTS IN SAIL PLANTS

582.  SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the details and the number of workers/labourers including permanent, contractual, apprentices  and  other  categories  who  died  due  to  industrial  accidents  in  each unit/plant of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) during the last ten years; (b) whether it is a fact that human fatalities and serious safety failures in industrial accidents  are  not  linked  to  the  Annual  Confidential  Report  (ACR)  promotion, Performance  Related  Pay  (PRP)  or  other  incentives  of  the  senior  officers  of  the concerned units, if so, the reasons therefor; (c) the details of the disciplinary/punitive action taken against the officers identified for violation of  safety  standards or  negligence of  management during  the said  period, Unit-wise; and (d) the concrete and time-bound steps being taken by the Government to ensure the
- safety of human life in future?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(d):   Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) integrates job-specific safety measures into daily operations through Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management Practices for all its employees including contract workers. During the last ten years 131 fatalities (comprising regular and contractual workers) were recorded due to industrial accidents across all plants of SAIL.

Appropriate  disciplinary  and  punitive  actions  are  taken  by  SAIL  as  per applicable rules, against officials or contractors found responsible for safety violations or negligence. SAIL has strengthened its safety framework through engagement of external safety experts, digital interventions to reduce man-machine interface, focused skill-development  training,  behavioural  safety  initiatives  and  mandatory  job  safety briefing.

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