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Lok Sabha Question No. 3825 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: CCFI's Report on Organic Farming
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3825

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND    DECEMBER, 2015

## CCFI'S REPORT ON ORGANIC FARMING

3825.      SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had sanctioned Rs. 2,500 crore for the promotion of organic farming during the 11th Five Year Plan and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the  Crop  Care  Federation  of  India  (CCFI)  has  reported  any  irregularities/loss with regard to allocation and utilisation of the said amount due to bogus claims;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a): No,  Madam.      Government  had  not  sanctioned  Rs.2,500  crore  for  the  promotion  of organic  farming  during  the  11 th five  year  plan.    However,  the  budget    allocated  for  National Project on Promotion of Organic Farming during the 11 th five year plan is as under:

(Rs. in crore)

| (Rs. in crore)             |
|----------------------------|
| 2007 - 2012                |
| Total RE Total Expenditure |
| 118.38 70.81               |

- (b) to (d): No reports of irregularities  in funding/allocation and utilization of the amount due to bogus claims for organic farming.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3823 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Revelation on Intelligence Input
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, V. PANNEER SELVAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3823

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

REVELATION ON INTELLIGENCE INPUT

3823. SHRI PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA: SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  revelation  made  by former  top  cop  of  Delhi  regarding  intelligence  inputs  on  the  Parliament attack in December, 2001;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c)  whether the Government proposes to constitute any enquiry into the issue of ignoring the inputs;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether revelations have been made about terror funding; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (f):   In the absence of identity of the 'former top cop of Delhi', the Ministry of Home Affairs cannot provide any details in this matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Restrueturing of BCCI
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3820 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Restructuring of BCCI

3820. SHRI JOSE K. MANI:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Supreme  Court  appointed  Panel  to  suggest  constitutional  and structural changes to the BCCI has submitted its report;
- (b) if so, the major findings and recommendations of the report; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Madam, BCCI has informed that the Justice Lodha Committee appointed by Hon'ble Supreme Court has not submitted report regarding changes in rules and regulations of BCCI.
- (b)&(c) Do not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3817 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Monitoring of PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3817

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 nd  DECEMBER, 2015

## Monitoring of PSUs

## † 3817.  SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry monitors the functioning of the Boards of Directors of Public Sector Enterprises and their administrative departments and regulate the implementation of existing rules, regulations, guidelines etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the role of the Ministry, if the functioning of the Heavy Industries and Public Sector Enterprises is regulated by the concerned administrative departments; and
- (d) the reaction of the Government thereto and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA)

- (a) to (d):  As per the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) are administered by various Ministries and Departments.  Thus the administrative Ministries and Departments are responsible for the  monitoring  of  their  respective  CPSEs  and  implementation  of  rules,  regulations, guidelines etc.

The role assigned to Department of Public Enterprises inter-alia includes formulation of policy  guidelines  on  various  issues  related  to  CPSEs.  The  implementation  of  these guidelines rests with the administrative Ministries and Departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Crop Insurance
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3816

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND   DECEMBER, 2015

## CROP INSURANCE

3816.  SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to digitize land records online to  help  to  check  multiple  loans  being  taken  on  the  same  land  or  use  as  secondary sources  to  validate  the  claims  of  farmers  regarding  the  sown  area  to  reduce  instances of multiple crop insurance loans on the same land;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether a specific Agriculture Insurance Act, which deal with specific needs of the crop insurance and agriculture insurance in general, would be introduced by the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a) & (b): The National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP) already launched by Government of India in August 2008, aimed to modernize management of land records, minimize scope of land/property disputes, enhance transparency in the land records maintenance system, and facilitate moving eventually towards guaranteed conclusive titles to immovable properties in the country.  Further, it is the endeavor of the Government to bring modern technology including digital records of land under crop insurance schemes also to make them more transparent and farmer friendly.  Digitization of land records will also help to validate the  area  sown  and  area  insured  figures  and  de-duplication  of  multiple  crop  loans  and  crop insurance.
- (c): No, Madam.  There is no proposal under consideration at present, to enact a specific Agriculture Insurance Act to deal with the specific needs of the crop insurance and agriculture insurance.
- (d): Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Honey Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3813

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND   DECEMBER, 2015

## HONEY PRODUCTION

3813.   SHRI VIRENDER KASHYAP:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes any scheme to promote honey production in various hilly States of the country including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal  Pradesh and Uttarakhand in view of its medicinal benefits;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government is likely to launch any special scheme for these States in near future, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a) to (c): No, Madam. However, it is mentioned that in view of the tremendous scope for increasing productivity due to cross pollination and increase in income through beekeeping, a component  of  'Pollination  Support  through  Beekeeping"  was  incorporated  in  the  Missions launched by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC& FW) for Integrated Development of Horticulture, viz.; National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Technology Mission for North Eastern States (TMNE)/Horticulture Mission for Development Horticulture in North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH).

Presently, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), by merging NHM & HMNEH Schemes has been in implementation in all parts of the country including hilly States. Under  MIDH,  among  others,  assistance  for  promoting  Scientific  Beekeeping  under  the component of "Pollination Support through Beekeeping" is available.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3811 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Lack of Quality Equipment and Staff
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3811 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

Lack of Quality Equipment and Staff

3811. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether it has come to the notice of the Government that there is a lack of good quality sports equipments and  non availability of competent support staff in required number and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (b)   the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH

## AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) & (b): Madam,  requirement  of  sports  infrastructure,  equipment, services and facilities including support staff varies with the level of users. For National athletes, who  are preparing for participation in major international events, world-level standards and specifications apply. It is not feasible to maintain similar standard at lower level of sports programmes, i.e.  schemes  like  SAI  Training  Centres  (STCs)  and  Special  Area  Games (SAGs) which undertake talent identification and development to help the sportspersons  to  become  national  level  athletes.  Accordingly,  training infrastructure  and  equipment  is  normally  not  on  par  with  international specifications meant for international competitions.

Sports Authority of India (SAI) organises National Coaching Camps for elite sports-persons/ teams preparing for International competitions.  SAI Centres  where  such  training  camp  are  organised  have  infrastructure, equipment, services of support staff and facilities at par with international standards.  Wherever various SAI STCs are being used for holding national camps,  international  standard  infrastructure,  services  and  facilities  are provided.

To  ensure  availability  of  good  quality  sports  equipment  and competent support staff, assistance is provided to National Sports Federations (NSFs) under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs. Remuneration for  support  personnel  like  physiotherapists,  video  analysts,  nutritionists, masseurs  etc.  has  been  substantially  increased  recently.  Assistance  to sportspersons  for  equipment  is  also  provided  from  the  National  Sports Development Fund of this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3810 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Funding Pattern for Modernisation of Police Force
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN, PARESH RAWAL, DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD, DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3810

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

FUNDING PATTERN FOR MODERNISATION OF POLICE FORCE

3810.   SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

SHRI PARESH RAVAL:

SHRI D.S. RATHOD:

SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

SHRI C.R. PATIL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  due  to  change  of  funding pattern  between  the  Centre  and  State  from  75%  &  25%  to  60%  &  40% respectively towards the scheme of Modernisation of Police in the States, the scheme has been adversely affected;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  restore  the  earlier funding pattern of 75% & 25% between the Centre and State as per the request of the State Governments; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  restoration of funding pattern is  likely  to be implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a): Police and Public Order fall under the category of subjects within the domain of the State as per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Although  the  Central  Government  has  been  supplementing  the  State Governments through the Modernisation of State Police Forces Scheme, the primary responsibility for modernizing the Police Force and maintaining  law  and  order  in  the  respective  States  lies  with  the  State Government.    Therefore,  it  can  not  be  said  that  the  present  funding pattern has adversely affected the Scheme.

(b): No Madam.

(c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Encroachment by Mining
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PARVATAGOUDA CHANDANAGOUDA GADDIGOUDAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3808

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Encroachment by Mining

## 3808.  SHRI P.C. GADDIGOUDAR:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  forest  land  has  been  encroached  by  mining  activities  due  to  which  the inhabitants  have  been  displaced  and  it  has  also  resulted  in  depletion  of  rainfall  and environmental pollution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (c) The Government of India grants prior approval under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 to use forest land for the purpose for various development projects. The Central Government has accorded approvals under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 over 1,63,468 ha in 1,816 cases since 25.10.1980 for mining. Use of forest areas for such activities are approved by the Central Government under Section 2 (ii) of the Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 with adequate environmental safeguards and  afforestation  measures  in  lieu  of  forest  land  proposed  to  be  utilized  for developmental activities.

On  the  request  of  the  State  Government,  the  Central  Government  considers various proposals for non-forest use of forest land and accords prior approval as per  the  Rules  and  Guidelines  framed  under  the  Forest  (Conservation)  Act,  1980 stipulating  mitigative  measures  in  the  form  of  general,  standard  and  specific conditions  including  conditions  ofcompensatory  afforestation,  imposition  of  Net Present Value (NPV) to reduce the adverse impact of the diversion of forest land. The Central Government has stipulated an elaborate  mechanism both at  Central and State Government level for monitoring and enforcing the conditions stipulated in the approvals. The regular monitoring of the forest areas,after approval by the Central Government under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for carrying out mining activities, is conducted by the State Governments and concerned Regional Office of the Ministry to ensure that no violations occur and conditions mandated in the approval are complied with. Besides this, user agencies are also required to submit  the  annual  self-compliance  of  conditions  stipulated  in  the  approvals accorded by the Central Government. The compensatory afforestation works are also monitored through regular inspections, quarterly progress reports, third party monitoring and e-green watch programme launched under the supervision of the Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3805 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Burning of Farm Residues
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH, V. PANNEER SELVAM

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3805

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND   DECEMBER, 2015

## BURNING OF FARM RESIDUES

3805.  SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH: SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the recent satellite photographs have shown that the recent haze over North India was caused by the burning of farm residues in several State/UTs;
- (b) if so, the details of the affected areas in each State/UT in North India;
- (c) whether the Government has directed the States/UT administration to check the practice of burning farm residues;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the States thereto; and
- (e) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  better  and  scientific disposal of the farm residues?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a) & (b): The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released satellite image of some Northern and North-western states during October and November 2015, which reveals burning of crop residues in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.  NASA imagery further reveals that, due to agricultural fires in some northern and northwestern states, smog and hazy weather  conditions  are  formed  in  northern  India,  especially  over  Delhi  and  National  Capital Region.
- (b) to (e): Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has formulated the 'National Policy for Management of Crop Residues (NPMCR), 2014' and circulated to all States/UTs,  to  ensure  prevention  of  burning  of  crop  residues,  by  incentivizing  purchase  of modern  machineries  to  minimize  left-over  crop  residue  in  the  field,  in-situ  conservation  and mixing of residue in soil to increase soil fertility, multiple uses of crop residue, formulation of fodder pellets and briquettes.  Besides, Indian Council of Agricultural Research has developed technology  for  incorporation  of crop  residue  through  conservation  agricultural  practices, preparation of bio-enriched compost/vermin compost, and use of crop residues for cultivation of mushroom.  Awareness campaigns for encouraging better and scientific disposal of the farm residues  are  being  organized  by  Krishi  Vigyan  Kendras  (KVKs)  by  holding  Krishi  Goshthis, Radio/TV Talks for implementation of technology developed by ICAR.  Implementation of these measures has resulted in reduction of stubble burning in the States of Punjab and Haryana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3802 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Green Climate Fund
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3802

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Green Climate Fund

## 3802.   SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to allocate funds under the Green Climate Fund for implementation of projects within the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government so far; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a), (b) & (c) Green Climate Fund (GCF) has been set up under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as an operating entity of financial mechanism of the Convention. To access the funds, the  projects  can  be  prepared  and  submitted  by  the  National Implementing Entities (NIEs) to the National Designated Authority (NDA) for endorsement to the GCF Board Secretariat.

In India, NDA is anchored in Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has been accredited by Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board as one of the NIE for GCF to route its fund to India.

Other institutions like Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), IDFC Limited and Yes Bank have also submitted applications for accreditation as NIE for accessing funds under GCF in India.

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