Statement

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (a) whether the Indian power sector faces significant challenges including high transmission and distribution losses, inadequate cost recovery, operational inefficiencies and financial instability of Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether many DISCOMs, especially State-owned ones, are burdened with high debt and accumulated losses impacting their ability to invest in infrastructure and improve service quality, if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) whether high aggregate technical and commercial losses including power theft and inefficient billing and collection systems further exacerbate their financial strain, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether lack of investment in upgrading infrastructure including smart grids and advanced metering systems hinders modernization efforts and if so, the details thereof; and 11.12.2025 423 (e) whether the Government has taken steps to address these issues through policy reforms and financial support mechanisms, if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (e): The losses in State owned distribution utilities (operational and financial) are a result of various parameters, some of which are highlighted below:  Non cost reflective tariff due to regulatory disallowance of expenses and delays in tariff revisions;  Gap between Average Cost of Supply (ACS) and Average Revenue Realised (ARR);  Delayed payment of tariff subsidy and Government Departments dues; and  Reliance on short-term and non-capex borrowing to manage cash gaps.  As a result, the distribution utilities have high accumulated losses and outstanding debt (Details at Statement) which impacts their ability to investment in infrastructure works. Electricity being a concurrent subject, the supply and distribution of electricity to the all consumers, including improvement in electricity supply and grid strengthening in rural and urban areas, is the responsibility of respective State Government/ power distribution utility. Government of India (GoI) 11.12.2025 424 supplements the efforts of the States/ distribution utilities for improving the financial viability of the distribution sector. GoI has facilitated the creation of distribution infrastructure through allocation of funds under various schemes such as (a) DDUGJY, where central assistance was provided to ensure electrification of all villages and strengthening of distribution infrastructure in rural areas; (b) IPDS, where the strengthening of distribution network in urban areas was taken up as a key measure in power distribution and (c) SAUBHAGYA for electrification of households. Under the above three schemes, works amounting to Rs. 1.85 lakh crore were executed for strengthening the distribution system of the country. Further, under ongoing Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), projects worth Rs. 2.83 lakh crore for distribution infrastructure works including smart metering works have been sanctioned. The scheme emphasizes technological interventions, including smart metering, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Distribution Management System, etc. Some of the key initiatives taken for improving the viability of the distribution utilities, are as under:  Funds release under the RDSS is linked to performance of distribution utilities against key financial parameters.  Performance linked additional borrowing space of 0.5% of GSDP allowed to State Governments. 11.12.2025 425  Additional Prudential Norms mandated for sanctioning of loans to State owned power utilities.  Rules have been put in place for implementation of Fuel and Power Purchase Costs Adjustment (FPPCA) and cost reflective tariff so as to ensure that all prudent expenses for supply of electricity are passed through.  Rules and Standard Operating Procedure issued for proper subsidy accounting and release. The States/ distribution utilities are implementing the reforms and with the concerted efforts of Central and State Governments/ distribution utilities, AT&C losses at national level have reduced from 21.9% in FY21 to 16.16% in FY25 and ACS-ARR gap has reduced from Rs 0.69/kWh in FY21 to Rs. 0.11/kWh in FY25. While the reform measures have shown some positive results in reducing overall AT&C losses and narrowing the revenue gap, consistent and robust implementation by States is required to ensure sustained financial viability and operational efficiency of distribution utilities. STATEMENT State wise Accumulated (Loss)/ Surplus in Rs. Cr. (Amount in Rs. Cr.) States/ UTs 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25(P) Andhra Pradesh (29,143) (28,707) (31,195) (29,218) (29,210) (19,722) Assam (959) (1,229) (893) (1,699) (1,324) (1,028) Bihar (14,673) (17,160) (19,537) (19,777) (18,503) (16,526) Chhattisgarh (7,290) (7,710) (8,924) (10,057) (10,016) (10,423) Gujarat 79 436 798 935 5,165 7,355 11.12.2025 426 Haryana (28,978) (28,341) (28,404) (28,165) (28,001) (27,915) Himachal Pradesh (1,521) (1,706) (1,810) (3,126) (3,754) (3,391) Jharkhand (6,261) (9,183) (11,556) (15,848) (18,469) (20,512) Karnataka (5,645) (9,821) (14,413) (17,559) (26,109) (34,996) Kerala (12,104) (18,970) (33,722) (34,668) (35,978) (38,647) Madhya Pradesh (52,981) (56,880) (61,010) (65,291) (69,301) (71,394) Maharashtra (23,428) (26,251) (26,070) (31,275) (36,226) (35,671) Manipur (131) (146) (157) (286) (295) (290) Meghalaya (2,413) (2,475) (2,636) (4,259) (4,634) (4,962) Punjab (8,159) (6,713) (5,644) (10,420) (9,620) (3,404) Rajasthan (86,868) (89,084) (89,556) (92,070) (91,565) (90,303) Tamil Nadu (99,860) (1,38,643) (1,51,639) (1,62,507) (1,66,944) (1,67,520)* Telangana (42,293) (48,982) (49,816) (60,922) (67,276) (69,741) Tripura (391) (382) (514) (854) (1,171) Uttar Pradesh (85,069) (70,661) (78,004) (82,556) (89,662) (1,00,858) Uttarakhand (3,699) (3,851) (3,872) (5,096) (5,435) (3,458) West Bengal 3 34 83 119 158 174 Private Sector 6,424 21,008 24,963 28,871 15,900 25,214 Grand Total (5,05,361) (5,45,418) (5,93,528) (6,45,728) (6,92,269) (6,88,016) Source: PFC Report on Performance of State Power Utilities 2024-25 (Prov.) *: data also includes last year figures for TANGEDCo (Tamil Nadu) which was recently unbundled into 3 companies one of which is TNPDCL (distribution company of Tamil Nadu). Considering, Accumulated Losses of only TNPDCL i.e. Rs (1,19,153) Cr, total accumulated losses at National level would be: Rs (6,39,649) Cr. State wise Accumulated Outstanding Debt in Rs. Cr. (Amount in Rs. Cr.) States/ UTs 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25(P) Andhra Pradesh 24,463 31,375 36,364 51,465 65,710 77,600 Assam 1,916 2,011 908 1,072 1,105 1,131 Bihar 6,726 11,387 12,616 13,885 14,009 14,002 Chhattisgarh 4,102 4,139 3,539 6,198 5,398 5,428 Gujarat 636 626 393 333 271 258 Haryana 6,864 6,926 8,324 11,886 17,156 20,311 Himachal Pradesh 5,722 6,254 6,267 6,682 6,776 7,024 Jharkhand 11,475 15,656 16,732 20,284 18,592 22,381 Karnataka 22,769 29,795 29,564 32,211 39,485 47,993 Kerala 20,310 19,874 18,867 18,560 18,293 17,638 Madhya Pradesh 49,112 50,702 52,473 49,145 50,844 49,239 Maharashtra 38,092 38,254 44,075 58,325 84,171 90,659 Manipur 370 474 455 619 730 745 Meghalaya 624 1,335 1,812 1,728 1,650 1,474 11.12.2025 427 Punjab 16,258 15,590 16,643 17,813 20,164 17,411 Rajasthan 48,934 53,030 65,945 79,611 92,226 98,488 Tamil Nadu 1,24,413 1,37,632 1,47,716 1,59,431 1,73,521 1,88,411* Telangana 22,202 31,032 30,137 35,239 46,127 59,230 Tripura 413 431 663 607 730 0 Uttar Pradesh 58,326 81,952 82,047 78,306 67,937 61,395 Uttarakhand 1,818 1,785 1,447 1,562 1,964 1,729 West Bengal 14,222 15,425 16,616 16,751 15,604 15,279 Private Sector 20,544 20,426 22,126 23,122 10,216 7,595 Grand Total 5,00,310 5,76,112 6,15,729 6,84,836 7,52,677 8,05,422 Source: PFC Report on Performance of State Power Utilities 2024-25 (Prov.) *: data also includes last year figures for TANGEDCo (Tamil Nadu) which was recently unbundled into 3 companies one of which is TNPDCL (distribution company of Tamil Nadu). Considering, Outstanding Debt of only TNPDCL i.e. Rs. 1,01,782 Cr, total Outstanding Debt at National level would be: Rs. 7,18,793 Cr. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADVANCE-ESDP 1927. SHRI MALAIYARASAN D.: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state: (a) the present implementation status of the Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (E-SDP) across the country, including the number of training centres, programmes conducted, trainees trained and entrepreneurs benefited, particularly in Tamil Nadu and especially in the Kallakurichi Parliamentary Constituency; (b) the key components and training modules of the Programme and the manner in which these modules are tailored to meet the specific requirements of emerging entrepreneurs, startups and technology-driven enterprises; 11.12.2025 428 (c) the impact of the Programme on entrepreneurship promotion, self- employment generation and local economic development, with specific reference to Tamil Nadu and Kallakurichi Lok Sabha Constituency; (d) the measures taken by the Government to improve the quality of training, mentorship support and access to financial linkages for beneficiaries; and (e) the mechanism adopted for monitoring, evaluation and long-term assessment of the success and sustainability of the Advanced E-SDP? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE): (a): The details of the number of training institutes (Implementing Agencies), programmes conducted and trainees trained across the country and Tamil Nadu state for advance E-SDP are furnished below:- Status of Advance E-SDP programme conducted across the country since 2022-23: S. No. Financial Year No. of Training Institutes (Implementing Agencies) No. of Programmes Conducted No. of Trainees Trained 3. 2022-23 17 66 1563 4. 2023-24 28 127 3046 5. 2024-25 51 75 1738 11.12.2025 429 Status of Advance E-SDP programme conducted in Tamil Nadu state since 2022-23: S. No. Financial Year No. of Training Institutes (Implementing Agencies) A-ESDP No. of Programmes Conducted No. of Trainees Trained 1. 2022-23 Nil Nil Nil 2. 2023-24 1 1 20 3. 2024-25 2 2 55 No Advance E-SDP Programme has been conducted in the Kallakurichi Parliamentary Constituency. (b) and (c): The Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (A- ESDP) aims to provide advanced entrepreneurial training intended to support entrepreneurs through high-end, domain-specific capacity building in areas such as E-commerce, Software, Biotechnology, Modern Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Food and Agro-processing etc. by the premier Institutes and laboratories such as IIMs, IITs, ICAR, CSIR & NITs etc. So far three Advance E-SDP programmes have been conducted in the state of the Tamil Nadu, benefitting 75 participants since 2022-23. The programmes of ESDP scheme helped in promoting entrepreneurship, creating self-employment, and supporting economic development. Beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu, have gained better technical and business skills, which have improved their readiness to start and run enterprises. (d) and (e): The objective of the programme is to support the establishment of new MSMEs and promote the growth of existing ones, thereby enhancing 11.12.2025 430 productivity and generating employment opportunities. The concerned Implementing Agencies (IIMs/IITs/ICARs/CSIRs/NITs) are also entrusted with facilitating Udyam Registration for A-ESDP beneficiaries. A robust Monitoring and Evaluation mechanism has been established through the ESDP Management Information System (MIS) Portal, which includes a structured feedback system enabling participants to provide inputs on the quality and effectiveness of the training programmes. Evaluation study of the scheme is also conducted through an independent Agency to assess the impact of the ESDP scheme and provide recommendations for improving the scheme design & implementation. E-CHALLANS FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS 1928. DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: (a) the total number of e-challans issued for traffic violations across the country during the last three years, State-wise; (b) the amount of fines recovered through e-challans during the same period, State-wise; (c) the amount of unpaid e-challans since the last three years; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure recovery of fines? THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI): 11.12.2025 431 (a) to (c): State-wise and year-wise details of total number of e-challans issued, amount of fines recovered and amount of unpaid e-challans for traffic violations across the country is at Statement – I, II and III, respectively. (d): Section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for electronic monitoring and enforcement of road safety on National Highways, State Highways, roads or in any urban city within a State which has a population up to such limits as may be prescribed by the Government. Accordingly, Government has published Rule 167A under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 in August 2021 for Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement of Road Safety at high-risk and high-density corridors on National Highways, State Highways and at critical junctions in cities having more than one million population and cities under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in the Country. Rule 167 of the CMVR, 1989 provides for procedure of issuance and payment of challan. Further, its sub-rule (5) provides “Challans issued under sub-rule (1) or (2) shall be disposed of within ninety days from the date of issuance of the challan, in physical or electronic form, except in case of offences instituted for prosecution by a court”. Also, sub-rule (7) provides for “If a challan is due beyond the time period specified in sub-rule (5), except in case of offences instituted for prosecution by a court, then applications with respect to the license of offender or registration of motor vehicle, as the case may be, mentioned in the challan shall not be processed by the licensing authority or registering authority, as the case may be, except applications relating to permit, fitness and tax(es) of motor vehicle”. 11.12.2025 432 STATEMENT-I State-wise and year-wise details of total number of e-challans issued, amount of fines recovered and amount of unpaid e-challans for traffic violations across the country during 2022 Sl. No State Name Total number of e- challans issued Amount of fines recovered (Rs.) Amount of unpaid e- challans (Rs.) 1. Andhra Pradesh 1,13,608 2,49,06,620 19,79,88,305 2. Assam 5,32,516 1,33,44,31,562 73,31,32,700 3. Bihar 7,17,676 2,84,36,46,766 42,87,40,090 4. Chhattisgarh 1,19,283 15,22,20,151 8,07,72,501 5. Chandigarh 6,03,119 32,63,70,604 18,89,41,451 6. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu 7,883 55,03,500 72,000 7. Delhi 78,06,302 2,59,55,08,525 11,33,08,53,534 8. Goa 5,08,266 23,54,22,215 70,14,254 9. Gujarat 2,84,001 1,03,35,37,655 43,88,87,810 10. Himachal Pradesh 8,12,639 2,55,01,10,683 58,24,48,050 11. Haryana 23,36,126 3,76,49,35,155 1,40,95,73,482 12. Jharkhand 1,56,234 16,35,49,748 13,12,01,226 13. Jammu And Kashmir 4,35,530 14,34,15,114 15,08,06,200 14. Karnataka 25,164 49,13,009 73,96,002 15. Kerala 53,02,602 2,37,04,98,048 72,56,57,889 16. Ladakh 12 2,900 500 17. Maharashtra 12,36,022 3,90,14,26,419 91,51,54,735 18. Meghalaya 32,620 2,78,42,000 13,20,200 19. Manipur 2,263 23,41,000 47,04,600 20. Madhya Pradesh 7,08,724 24,20,23,567 1,57,15,959 21. Mizoram 4,788 37,22,100 6,89,800 22. Odisha 13,33,395 1,17,98,28,644 2,44,51,63,233 23. Punjab 53,106 5,52,28,186 4,66,69,000 24. Puducherry 90,546 1,96,91,250 3,08,70,200 25. Rajasthan 17,76,549 4,10,43,04,835 57,54,66,758 26. Sikkim 306 22,06,350 9,56,100 27. Tamil Nadu 1,17,07,576 1,61,65,78,568 2,16,46,03,936 28. Tripura 1,81,320 7,02,87,150 7,19,11,200 29. Uttarakhand 4,39,097 57,01,34,305 27,84,83,196 30. Uttar Pradesh 92,78,931 5,71,60,61,596 13,21,11,76,631 31. West Bengal 10,37,484 1,23,13,30,056 50,45,89,893 Total 4,76,43,688 36,29,19,78,281 36,68,09,61,435 11.12.2025 433 STATEMENT-II State-wise and year-wise details of total number of e-challans issued, amount of fines recovered and amount of unpaid e-challans for traffic violations across the country during 2023 Sl. No State Name Total number of e- challans issued Amount of fines recovered (Rs.) Amount of unpaid e- challans (Rs.) 1. Andhra Pradesh 13,50,545 3,67,94,460 42,36,45,315 2. Assam 10,42,393 1,62,14,54,739 1,68,59,35,375 3. Bihar 12,59,276 3,34,49,18,616 1,33,08,84,328 4. Chhattisgarh 2,26,102 16,59,33,300 24,00,90,500 5. Chandigarh 9,93,556 31,69,10,335 35,76,37,967 6. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu 30,114 1,90,81,500 79,500 7. Delhi 76,86,559 2,49,72,64,352 15,40,14,39,478 8. Goa 5,58,485 37,35,73,340 3,47,09,504 9. Gujarat 16,04,524 1,50,18,71,027 1,35,62,56,793 10. Himachal Pradesh 8,24,211 48,62,26,103 50,22,08,900 11. Haryana 34,03,726 3,81,63,92,879 2,37,88,40,640 12. Jharkhand 4,35,242 34,38,16,636 39,92,69,999 13. Jammu And Kashmir 12,38,589 33,72,01,381 52,41,09,500 14. Karnataka 2,48,266 6,31,72,691 7,55,66,348 15. Kerala 1,11,33,573 3,92,30,66,317 3,34,98,04,672 16. Ladakh 92 37,200 500 17. Maharashtra 13,69,989 3,36,44,74,862 1,10,15,95,640 18. Meghalaya 29,135 3,21,75,000 91,73,500 19. Manipur 4,599 23,59,300 70,21,900 20. Madhya Pradesh 13,10,667 45,49,00,572 8,36,00,150 21. Mizoram 6,231 97,57,800 53,86,700 22. Odisha 17,95,151 1,51,60,18,721 4,37,54,22,477 23. Punjab 72,191 6,76,29,744 5,30,37,112 24. Puducherry 1,57,825 4,02,15,850 7,19,31,600 25. Rajasthan 20,44,767 4,35,11,51,231 99,31,04,083 26. Sikkim 465 19,41,740 11,45,920 27. Tamil Nadu 1,11,34,818 3,76,31,63,017 8,95,34,78,099 28. Tripura 5,32,121 17,97,89,013 25,38,01,625 29. Uttarakhand 6,67,356 71,31,38,941 50,09,23,248 30. Uttar Pradesh 1,44,47,197 6,04,65,35,165 20,77,84,07,671 31. West Bengal 23,04,317 2,11,56,62,923 1,29,38,00,388 Total 6,79,12,082 41,50,66,28,755 66,54,23,09,432 11.12.2025 434 STATEMENT-III State-wise and year-wise details of total number of e-challans issued, amount of fines recovered and amount of unpaid e-challans for traffic violations across the country during 2024 Sl. No State Name Total number of e- challans issued Amount of fines recovered (Rs.) Amount of unpaid e- challans (Rs.) 1 Andaman & Nicobar Island 613 7,29,302 70,000 2 Andhra Pradesh 44,24,135 1,02,14,31,801 1,26,15,31,010 3 Arunachal Pradesh 197 89,017 4,56,600 4 Assam 14,41,690 1,16,76,34,738 1,98,51,25,750 5 Bihar 26,71,519 3,10,17,21,833 3,31,01,13,167 6 Chhattisgarh 2,63,521 18,03,17,351 38,36,90,650 7 Chandigarh 9,95,780 29,40,12,046 31,20,25,903 8 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu 26,994 1,88,83,000 3,98,800 9 Delhi 78,19,674 1,91,61,00,424 22,47,25,94,131 10 Goa 5,17,897 38,80,08,812 9,55,38,605 11 Gujarat 43,24,759 1,88,61,48,478 3,02,10,77,707 12 Himachal Pradesh 10,97,851 57,33,88,800 92,86,02,029 13 Haryana 31,26,277 2,58,48,26,445 3,10,36,02,120 14 Jharkhand 7,18,621 27,17,02,437 78,41,51,673 15 Jammu And Kashmir 15,44,120 41,42,46,173 93,03,17,597 16 Karnataka 4,81,684 7,46,20,519 19,38,86,650 17 Kerala 1,13,81,008 3,23,29,32,354 4,72,19,67,179 18 Maharashtra 27,99,657 3,98,13,20,715 3,53,37,00,873 19 Meghalaya 31,930 3,08,57,601 1,10,51,000 20 Manipur 8,029 18,93,100 1,07,48,300 21 Madhya Pradesh 25,50,226 55,82,79,671 46,76,40,650 22 Mizoram 9,875 1,26,39,500 84,20,200 23 Odisha 13,83,608 1,03,87,56,747 3,79,27,26,878 24 Punjab 3,97,839 52,26,09,528 30,94,26,075 25 Puducherry 2,53,472 4,26,73,300 11,28,44,500 26 Rajasthan 24,93,859 3,64,87,92,121 1,73,55,95,255 27 Sikkim 2,592 39,61,185 63,00,445 28 Tamil Nadu 1,11,61,166 3,14,54,12,650 10,10,50,80,705 29 Tripura 9,50,109 19,23,22,589 65,07,48,200 30 Uttrakhand 9,12,186 83,25,06,426 87,47,67,757 31 Uttar Pradesh 1,53,84,517 5,40,72,20,459 23,86,09,56,466 32 West Bengal 27,15,921 1,80,24,25,169 1,99,37,95,254 Total 8,18,91,326 38,34,84,64,291 90,97,89,52,129 11.12.2025 435 QUALITY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES 1929. SHRI ANIL YASHWANT DESAI: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether the quality of roads constructed in various States is far below the required standards resulting in road accidents, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Union Government has issued any guidelines to the States to ensure construction of good quality roads in the States, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Union Government will impose accountability on road construction companies apart from blacklisting, such as recovery of cost or compensation for damage to victims of road accidents and if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI): (a) to (d): The Government in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). All efforts are made to ensure that the NHs are constructed as per quality standards stipulated in the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications and codes. To ensure that highway construction adheres to stipulated quality standards, Consultants (Authority’s Engineer/ Independent Engineers- AE/IE) are appointed by the executing agencies for day-to-day supervision of works at site. Officials of all stakeholders including State Governments/ Union Territories 11.12.2025 436 undertake inspections from time to time and ensure adherence of conformity of quality of the work done by the Concessionaire/ Contractors. As per the report on “Road Accidents in India” published by the Government for the year 2023 based on data received from States/ UTs, road accidents are multi-causal phenomenon and are the result of interplay of various factors. These can broadly be categorized into (i) human error, (ii) road condition/environment and (iii) vehicular condition. The number of accidents due to sub-standard quality of roads is not reported in the report. However, the number of accidents on all categories of roads (including NHs) on account of potholes are reported to be 5,840 out of the total number of 4,80,583 accidents all over the country. The Government has taken the following initiatives for improvement of quality control systems in implementation of NHs works: - I. Policy for Adoption of Automated & Intelligent /Machine-aided Construction (AI-MC) in NH projects issued; II. Assessments of road conditions through Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) mandated for all NHs and Expressway works at the time of completion and every six months thereafter, which is monitored through electronic platform. NSV system for road condition assessment has further been revamped using analytics for enforcement of contractual provisions during Operation and Maintenance (O&M) through dedicated central cell; 11.12.2025 437 III. Operationalization of a centralized system called NHAI One App for Monitoring and rectification of highway defects which enables geo-tagging of defects along with photographs; IV. Analysis of High-Resolution Imagery collected from Drone Surveys in Drone Analytics Monitoring System (DAMS) integrated with Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning algorithms for periodic evaluation of progress and quality of ongoing NHs works from time to time; V. Deployment of Mobile Quality Control Vans (MQCVs) equipped with Non- Destructive Testing Equipment on pilot basis in four States, namely in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha and Karnataka, for diagnostic assessments of overall health and quality of works from time to time during project implementation phases. Decision has been taken to diversify this initiative in some more States; VI. Deployment of Third Party Quality Auditors for independent quality audits of NH works on a case-to-case basis. Actions against defaulting agencies are taken as per the provisions of the Contract/ Concession agreement in case of any defaults. In addition to debarment/ blacklisting of defaulting agencies, penalties/ liquidated damages are also levied on Contractor for damages/ sub-standard works. Sub-section (1) of Section 198A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for any designated authority, contractor, consultant or concessionaire responsible for the design or construction or maintenance of the safety standards of the road to follow such design, construction and maintenance standards, as may be prescribed by the 11.12.2025 438 Government from time to time. In case of failure to comply with stipulated standards for road design, construction and maintenance which results in death or disability, the designated authority, contractor, consultant or concessionaire responsible is levied a fine up to one lakh rupees payable to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund constituted under section 164B of the Act. सोनभþ म¤ सड़कŌ कì जजªर हालत 1930. ®ी छोटेलाल: ³या सड़क पåरवहन और राजमागª मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक: (क) ³या रॉबट्ªसगंज संसदीय िनवाªचन ±ेý के सोनभþ िजले म¤ रांची-रीवा, कोन, िवÆढमगंज, दुĦी और तेलगुड़वा सड़क¤ जजªर हालत म¤ ह§; और (ख) यिद हाँ, तो इन सड़कŌ कì मरÌमत कब तक होने कì संभावना है? सड़क पåरवहन और राजमागª मंýी (®ी िनितन जयराम गडकरी): (क) और (ख): उ°र ÿदेश राºय सिहत राÕůीय राजमागŎ (एनएच) का िवकास और रखरखाव एक सतत ÿिøया है। तदनुसार, राÕůीय राजमागŎ को यातायात योμय िÖथित म¤ बनाए रखने के िलए राÕůीय राजमागŎ पर कायª परÖपर-ÿाथिमकता, यातायात घनÂव और पीएम गित शिĉ राÕůीय माÖटर Èलान पåरतंý (एनएमपी) के साथ तालमेल के आधार पर िकया जाता है। राÕůीय राजमागª खंडŌ के रखरखाव और मरÌमत (एम एंड आर), जहां िवकास कायª शुł हो चुके ह§ या संचालन, रखरखाव और हÖतांतरण (ओएमटी) åरयायत¤/संचालन और रखरखाव (ओ एंड एम) िववरण सŏपे गए ह§, दोष देयता अविध (डी एल पी)/åरयायत अविध के अंत तक संबंिधत åरयायतकताªओं/संिवदाकारŌ कì िजÌमेदारी है। 11.12.2025 439 शेष राÕůीय राजमागª खंडŌ के िलए, सरकार ने िनÕपादन आधाåरत रखरखाव िववरण (पीबीएमसी) या अÐपकािलक रखरखाव िववरण (एसटीएमसी) के माÅयम से रखरखाव कायª करने का नीितगत िनणªय िलया है। रांची को रीवा से जोड़ने वाला एनएच-39 िवÆढमगंज और दुĦीनगर से होकर गुजरता है। उ°र ÿदेश के सोनभþ िजले म¤ राÕůीय राजमागª-39 कì लंबाई लगभग 91 िकलोमीटर है और वतªमान म¤ दोष देयता अविध (डीएलपी) के अंतगªत है। उ°र ÿदेश के सोनभþ िजले म¤ चल रही राÕůीय राजमागª पåरयोजनाओं का Êयौरा िववरण म¤ संलμन है। समवतê डीएलपी/रखरखाव अविध के दौरान इस खंड म¤ नुकसान और दोषŌ के सुधार के िलए तथा रखरखाव और मरÌमत के िलए संिवदाकार उ°रदायी ह§। उ°र ÿदेश राºय म¤ राÕůीय राजमागª-39 के रीवा-रांची खंड के 4 लेन म¤ चौड़ीकरण का ÿÖताव वािषªक योजना 2025-26 के तहत शािमल िकया गया है। तेलगुड़वा और कोन राºय कì सड़कŌ के माÅयम से राÕůीय राजमागª-39 से जुड़े हòए ह§, िजसके िवकास और रखरखाव के िलए उ°र ÿदेश राºय सरकार उ°रदायी है। िववरण उ°र ÿदेश के सोनभþ िजले म¤ चालू राÕůीय राजमागª पåरयोजनाओं का Êयौरा ø.सं. एन एच का नाम एनएच सं. कुल लंबाई (िकलोमीटर म¤) कायª का नाम Öवीकृित लागत (करोड़ Łपये म¤) सŏपी गई लागत (करोड़ Łपये म¤) ÿारंभ ितिथ कायª पूणª होने कì ितिथ/कायª पूणª होने कì लि±त ितिथ िटÈपणी 1 रीवा- रांची रोड एनएच 39 91 एनएच-75ई (नया एनएच सं. 39) कì 64.465 िकमी लंबाई के 220.000 से 221.000, 222.000 से 224.000, 225.000 से 247.000, 57.50 34.50 15.07.2020 07.07.2022 06.07.2027 तक डीएलपी 11.12.2025 440 MECHANISM FOR INVESTIGATION OF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS 1931. DR. M. P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish a fully independent, statutory mechanism for the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents in the country in line with the standards and recommended practices under Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and if so, the details thereof; ø.सं. एन एच का नाम एनएच सं. कुल लंबाई (िकलोमीटर म¤) कायª का नाम Öवीकृित लागत (करोड़ Łपये म¤) सŏपी गई लागत (करोड़ Łपये म¤) ÿारंभ ितिथ कायª पूणª होने कì ितिथ/कायª पूणª होने कì लि±त ितिथ िटÈपणी 249.000 से 254.000 और 263.535 से 298.000 िकमी तक के चरण म¤ सुŀढ़ीकरण का कायª। 2 एनएच-75ई (नया एनएच सं. 39) कì 26.813 िकमी लंबाई के 211.200 से 220.00, 221.00 से 222.00, 224.00 से 225.00, 247.00 से 249.00, 254.00 से 263.535 और 298.00 से 302.478 िकमी तक के चरण म¤ सुŀढ़ीकरण का कायª। 29.63 17.11 07.10.2020 26.10.2021 25.10.2026 तक डीएलपी 3 एनएच 39 - ईपीसी मोड के तहत एनएच-75ई पर एसी सं. 50/बी/ई पर 298.000 िकमी पर आरओबी का िनमाªण 28.69 16.78 09.10.2021 31.12.2026 वाÖतिवक ÿगित – 15% 11.12.2025 441 (b) whether the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been evaluated for functional autonomy, adequacy of technical capacity and insulation from regulatory or operational conflicts of interest and if so, the details thereof along with the key findings of such evaluation; (c) whether the Government has identified gaps in manpower, forensic capability, accident- site investigation infrastructure or access to flight data analysis tools and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government proposes to amend the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2012 to strengthen institutional independence and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the timeframe within which a fully autonomous and internationally compliant aviation safety investigation mechanism would be operationalised? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COOPERATION; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI MURLIDHAR MOHOL): (a) to (e): In accordance with the 'Standards and Recommended Practices' (SARPS) contained in Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation established Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as an independent body in July, 2012, to ensure functional autonomy and independence in conduct of investigations. The administration of AAIB is vested with the Director General (DG), AAIB.; 11.12.2025 442 To enhance expertise and technical base of AAIB, 14 additional posts were created in 2022, increasing its sanctioned strength of 21 posts in 2015 to 35 posts by 2022.; Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Lab has been set up at AAIB in April 2025, Phase I of the set-up has been completed and Phase II upgradation of the facility is being carried out.; Subsequent to the passing of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, which came into force from 1st January, 2025, the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025 have been notified. These rules empower AAIB to investigate aircraft accidents and serious incidents independently. REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIVITY IN KASARAGOD 1932. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has assessed the lack of regional air connectivity for Kasaragod district and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any proposals have been considered for new regional air routes under UDAN for Kasaragod district and if so, the details thereof; and (c) the expected bidding, operator selection and timeline fixed for commencement of such routes? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COOPERATION; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI MURLIDHAR MOHOL): 11.12.2025 443 (a) to (c): RCS-UDAN is a market-driven, ongoing scheme aimed at providing affordable air connectivity to unserved and underserved areas. The list of such airstrips, heliports and water aerodromes is finalised in consultation with State Governments. Bidding rounds are conducted periodically for provision of connectivity on the listed airstrips. The State government of Kerala has not indicated the existence of any airstrip in Kasargod district for inclusion in the UDAN Scheme. However, the Kasaragod Water Aerodrome proposed by the Government of Kerala is included in the tentative list of water aerodromes under the UDAN Scheme Document. During the UDAN 5.5 bidding round, bids were received for Kasaragod (Water Aerodrome) and a Letter of Intent (LoI) has been issued for seaplane operations on routes connecting Kasaragod with Mangalore and Kannur. As per the scheme provisions, the required infrastructure for the water aerodrome is to be developed by the State Government of Kerala. Commencement of operation is subject to the readiness of infrastructure and the operator. MODERNIZATION OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION 1933. SHRI SHASHANK MANI: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has set a target of installing 250 million smart meters across the country by 2025–26 to modernize electricity distribution, 11.12.2025 444 improve billing efficiency and reduce aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses; (b) if so, the details of progress achieved so far under this initiative including the number of smart meters sanctioned, installed and made operational; (c) whether around 222 million smart meters have been sanctioned and approximately 22 million installed till date and if so, the reasons for the gap between sanctioning and installation of smart meters; and (d) the major factors affecting the pace of implementation such as financial, technical, logistical or administrative challenges? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (d): Government of India launched the scheme of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in July 2021 to support the States/ UTs to improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of distribution utilities so as to provide quality and reliable supply of power. One of the key initiatives under the scheme is smart metering of consumers, distribution transformers and feeders. Under the scheme, 20.33 crore smart meters have been sanctioned based on the project proposals submitted by the States. In addition, many States have installed smart meters under their State plan. Till date 4.93 crore smart meters have been installed in the country under various schemes. Sanctioned works are expected to be completed by the scheme sunset date i.e. 31.03.2028. 11.12.2025 445 Smart metering helps improve the billing and collection efficiency of the DISCOMs and thus would help in reducing losses. Initially, there were some challenges in the implementation of smart metering works due to the following reasons: 1. Inadequate consumer awareness regarding the benefits of smart meters. 2. Delay in tendering and awarding of works. Few utilities required longer time period for obtaining board approval issuance of tender documents etc. 3. Delay in signing of Contract agreement and Direct Debit Facility (DDF) agreement by utilities. 4. Initial delays in issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) as Smart Metering being new technological initiative. 5. Challenges in implementation in Total Expenditure (TOTEX) mode as per the scheme guidelines in some utilities. To improve pace of installation, the Ministry has taken various steps including regular follow up with States to enhance the consumer confidence and awareness. Various advisories and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) have been isssued which include:  Prioritisation of installation of prepaid smart meters for Government establishments, commercial, industrial and high-load consumers;  Incentivising consumers for prepaid meter installation through rebates in bill; 11.12.2025 446  No penalty on consumer based on maximum demand recorded by smart meter;  Mechanism for recovery of past arrears in easy instalments;  Installation of check meters for enhancing confidence in accuracy of smart meters;  Smart meter mobile apps are being made available to allow for regular tracking of consumption of electricity and for easy recharge;  Advance alerts for balance and emergency credit to consumers before disconnection. Consequently, the works have picked up pace. पीएलआईएसएफपीआई योजना म¤ पåरचालन संबंधी चुनौितयां 1934. ®ी ÿभुभाई नागाभाई वसावाः ®ी सुनील कुमारः ®ी िमतेश पटेल बकाभाईः ®ी सनातन पांडेय: ®ी हँसमुखभाई सोमाभाई पटेलः ®ी आशीष दुबेः ®ी मुकेश राजपूतः ³या खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः (क) खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग के िलए उÂपादन संबĦ ÿोÂसाहन योजना (पीएलआईएमएफपीआई) के अंतगªत अनुमोिदत इकाइयŌ के सम± ÿमुख पåरचालनाÂमक चुनौितयां ³या ह§ और सरकार Ĭारा इन चुनौितयŌ के समाधान हेतु ³या कदम उठाए जा रहे ह§; 11.12.2025 447 (ख) ³या सरकार का उĉ योजना के अंतगªत सूàम, लघु और मÅयम उīमŌ (एमएसएमई) कì अिधक भागीदारी सुिनिIJत करने या नए एवं उ¸च मूÐय वाले उÂपाद ®ेिणयŌ म¤ िविवधीकरण म¤ सहायताथª कोई उपाय करने का िवचार है; (ग) यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (घ) ³या पीएलआईएसएफपीआई योजना के अंतगªत सहायता-ÿद° इकाइयŌ म¤ दीघªकािलक िÖथरता, ÿौīोिगकì अपनाने और रोजगार सृजन के पåरणामŌ कì िनगरानी के िलए वतªमान म¤ कोई तंý मौजूद है; (ङ) यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (च) ³या सरकार Ĭारा उĉ योजना के अंतगªत िबहार के पिIJम चंपारण िजले म¤ कोई औīोिगक इकाई Öथािपत कì गई है या Öथािपत िकए जाने का ÿÖताव है; और (छ) यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है? खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी; तथा रेल मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी रवनीत िसंह): (क): मंýालय ने खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोगŌ के िलए उÂपादन से जुड़ी ÿोÂसाहन योजना (पीएलआईएसएफपीआई) के अंतगªत Öवीकृत इकाइयŌ म¤ कोई पåरचालन संबंधी चुनौती नहé देखी है। (ख) और (ग): पीएलआईएसएफ़पीआई योजना के अंतगªत छोटे और मÅयम उīम कì Ûयादा भागीदारी और नए और मूÐय विधªत उÂपाद ®ेिणयŌ म¤ िविवधीकरण को आसान बनाने के िलए सहायता दी जाती है। पीएलआईएसएफ़पीआई योजना के अंतगªत, 69 आवेदक और आवेदको के 40 कॉÆůै³ट मैÆयुफै³चरर सूàम, लघु और मÅयम उīम (एमएसएमई) ±ेý से ह§। इसके अलावा, खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग मंýालय (एमओएफ़पीआई) ÿधान मंýी सूàम खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīम उÆनयन (पीएमएफएमई) योजना और ÿधानमंýी िकसान संपदा योजना (पीएमकेएसवाई) के अंतगªत एमएसएमई उīमŌ को सहायता देता है। 11.12.2025 448 (घ) और (ङ): पीएलआईएसएफ़पीआई योजना के अंतगªत, पाý आवेदक िविभÆन ÿकार के खाī उÂपादŌ के िनमाªण और ÿसंÖकरण के िलए कई उÂपाद लाइन¤ Öथािपत करने के िलए उÆनत ÿौīोिगिकयां अपनाते ह§। इस योजना से देश म¤ हर साल 35.00 लाख मीिůक टन खाī ÿसंÖकरण ±मता सृिजत हòई है। पीएलआईएसएफ़पीआई के अंतगªत लगभग 3.39 लाख, ÿÂय± और अÿÂय± रोज़गार पैदा हòए ह§। (च) और (छ): िबहार राºय के पिIJमी चंपारण िजले म¤ पीएलआईएसएफ़पीआई योजना के अंतगªत कोई खाī ÿसंÖकरण यूिनट नहé है या इसे लगाने का कोई ÿÖताव नहé है। खजूर, ताड़ और शुÕक बागवानी ÿसंÖकरण इकाइयŌ कì Öथापना 1935. ®ी उÌमेदा राम बेनीवालः ³या खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः (क) ³या सरकार पिIJमी भारत म¤ खजूर, ताड़ और शुÕक बागवानी ÿसंÖकरण इकाइयŌ को बढ़ावा दे रही है; (ख) यिद हाँ, तो इस संबंध म¤ सरकार Ĭारा कायाªिÆवत योजनाओं, ÿदान कì गई िव°ीय सहायता सिहत अब तक उठाए गए कदमŌ का Êयौरा ³या है, और पिIJमी भारत म¤ िकन राºयŌ/िजलŌ म¤ ÿसंÖकरण इकाइयाँ Öथािपत/Öवीकृत कì गई ह§; (ग) ³या सरकार का िकसानŌ को काजू के पौधे उपलÊध कराने और काजू आधाåरत बागवानी को बढ़ावा देने के िलए कोई योजना लागू करने या शुł करने का िवचार है और यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (घ) ³या सरकार देश के अÆय सूखा ÿभािवत ±ेýŌ िवशेषकर राजÖथान, िवदभª, क¸छ, सौराÕů और मराठवाड़ा म¤ खजूर, ताड़ और शुÕक बागवानी ÿसंÖकरण इकाइयŌ को बढ़ावा देने के िलए इसी तरह कì पहल कर रही है; और (ङ) यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है? 11.12.2025 449 खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी; तथा रेल मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी रवनीत िसंह): (क) और (ख): खजूर, ताड़ और बागवानी आधाåरत उīोगŌ के ÿसंÖकरण सिहत खाī ÿसंÖकरण ±ेý के समú िवकास को बढ़ावा देने और सुिनिIJत करने के िलए, खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग मंýालय (एमओएफपीआई) अपनी दो क¤þीय ±ेý योजनाओं अथाªत ÿधानमंýी िकसान संपदा योजना (पीएमकेएसवाई) और खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोगŌ के िलये उÂपादन से जुड़ी ÿोÂसाहन योजना (पीएलआईएसएफपीआई) के माÅयम से संबंिधत अवसंरचना कì Öथापना/िवÖतार को ÿोÂसािहत कर रहा है। इसके अलावा, एमओएफ़पीआई ÿधानमंýी सूàम खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīम उÆनयन (पीएमएफएमई) योजना नामक एक क¤þ ÿायोिजत योजना भी लागू कर रहा है। ये तीनŌ योजनाएं पिIJमी भारत सिहत पूरे देश म¤ लागू कì गई ह§। इन योजनाओं के अंतगªत पिIJमी भारत म¤, योजनाओं कì शुŁआत से लेकर अब तक मंज़ूर कì गई पåरयोजनाओं कì सं´या नीचे दी गई है- ø. सं. राºय/क¤þ शािसत ÿदेश पीएमकेएसवाई के अंतगªत Öवीकृत पåरयोजनाओं कì सं´या पीएमएफएमई के अंतगªत Öवीकृत सूàम खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīमŌ कì सं´या पीएलआईएसएफ़पीआई के अंतगªत िविभÆन ÖथानŌ पर Öवीकृत िकए गए आवेदनŌ कì सं´या 1. दादर और नगर हवेली और दमन और दीव 1 12 0 2. गोवा 2 137 1 3. गुजरात 109 1010 32 4. महाराÕů 244 26172 41 5. राजÖथान 55 1351 6 (ग): काजू और कोको िनदेशालय Ĭारा दी गई जानकारी के अनुसार कृिष एवं िकसान कÐयाण मंýालय के अंतगªत, उĉ िनदेशालय देश म¤ काजू कì खेती को बढ़ावा देने के िलए एकìकृत बागवानी 11.12.2025 450 िवकास िमशन (एमआईडीएच)के अंतगªत िवकास योजनाए लागू कर रहा है। िनदेशालय Ĭारा लागू िकए जा रहे ÿोúाम कì जानकारी िववरण म¤ दी गई है। (घ) और (ङ): खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोग मंýालय महाराÕů के िवदभª और मराठवाड़ा ±ेýŌ और गुजरात और राजÖथान के क¸छ और सौराÕů ±ेýŌ सिहत पूरे देश म¤ संबंिधत योजना िदशािनद¥शŌ के अनुसार खजूर, ताड़ और बागवानी ÿसंÖकरण आधाåरत उīोगŌ सिहत िविभÆन ÿकार के खाī ÿसंÖकरण उīोगŌ कì Öथापना के िलए भावी उīिमयŌ को िव°ीय सहायता ÿदान करता है। इसके अलावा, खजूर के ÿसंÖकरण के िलए अनुसंधान पहल के तौर पर, कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýालय कì ÿधानमंýी - राÕůीय कृिष िवकास योजना के अंतगªत 74 लाख Łपये कì आिथªक मदद से, सरदारकृिषनगर दांतीवाड़ा एúीकÐचर यूिनविसªटी, मुंþा-क¸छ (गुजरात) म¤ खजूर अनुसंधान क¤þ म¤ एक ÿसंÖकरण यूिनट बनाई गई। िववरण काजू और कोको िवकास िनदेशालय(एमआईडीएच) कì काजू िवकास योजनाएं ø. सं. योजना उĥेÔय 1. िűप के साथ एकìकरण के िबना काजू के नए बागानŌ कì Öथापना इस ÿोúाम के अंतगªत िकसानŌ के खेत म¤ काजू कì Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖमŌ के ÿितŁप के साथ नए बागान बनाने कì अिभकÐपना कì गई है 2. काजू उ¸च घनÂव वृ±ारोपण कì Öथापना इस ÿोúाम के अंतगªत िकसानŌ के खेत म¤ काजू कì Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖमŌ के साथ नए उ¸च घनÂव वृ±ारोपण िवकिसत करने कì अिभकÐपना कì गई है 3. जीणª काजू Èलांटेशन का पुनःरोपण- i. जीणª काजू Èलांटेशन को हटाना ii. उ¸च उपज वाली िकÖमŌ के साथ रोपण और iii. आईएनएम/आईपीएम और िसंचाई के िलए इनपुट लागत िविभÆन राºयŌ म¤ कॉपōरेशन के पुराने बागानŌ का उÂपादन और उÂपादकता बढ़ाना, पुराने बागानŌ को हटाकर उनकì जगह काजू कì Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖम¤ लगाना। 4. िűप िसंचाई के साथ उ¸च घनÂव वाले वृ±ारोपण वाले ÿदशªन भूखंडŌ कì Öथापना एक हे³टेयर के छोटे ±ोý म¤ िűप िसंचाई के साथ िकसानŌ के खेत/सावªजिनक खेतŌ म¤ Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖमŌ के साथ काजू कì उ¸च घनÂव वृ±ारोपण तकनीक का ÿदशªन करना। 5. िबना िűप िसंचाई के उ¸च घनÂव वाले वृ±ारोपण वाले ÿदशªन भुखंडो कì Öथापना िकसानŌ के खेत म¤ Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖमŌ के साथ काजू कì उ¸च घनÂव वृ±ारोपण तकनीक का ÿदशªन करना। 11.12.2025 451 6. िűप िसंचाई के साथ सामाÆय घनÂव म¤ उ¸च उपज वाली िकÖम के ÿदशªन भूखंडŌ कì Öथापना िकसानŌ के खेत/पिÊलक फामª म¤ िűप िसंचाई के साथ नवीनतम Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖमŌ को िदखाना। 7. िबना िűप के सामाÆय घनÂव के साथ िविभÆन ÿकार के ÿदशªन िकसान के खेत/सावªजिनक खेतŌ म¤ नवीनतम उ¸च उपज वाली िकÖमŌ का ÿदशªन करना। 8. एकìकृत पोषक तÂव ÿबंधन/ एकìकृत कìट ÿबंधन को बढ़ावा देना आईएनएम/आईपीएम तरीकŌ को बढ़ावा देकर काजू और कोको के बागानŌ का उÂपादन और उÂपादकता बढ़ाना 9. छोटा काजू/कोको नसªरी कì Öथापना नई नसªरी बनाकर देश म¤ काजू कì नई रोपाई और दोबारा रोपाई के िलए Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖमŌ कì ज़łरत को पूरा करने के िलए अ¸छी गुणव°ा कì रोपण सामúी का उÂपादन और िवतरण। 10. मौजूदा नसªåरयŌ का उÆनयन/आधुिनकìकरण (सं´या म¤) मौजूदा काजू/कोको नसªरी कì अवसंरचना सुिवधाओं को अपúेड करना तािक रोपण सामúी कì गुणव°ा और माýा प³कì हो सके, और माÆयता मानदंड पूरे हो सक¤। 11 िűप िसंचाई और फिटªगेशन सुिवधा के साथ काजू मदर Êलॉक कì Öथापना करके काजू नसªरी का उÆनयन åरसचª Öटेशन/एसएयू/आईसीएआर इंÖटीट्यूट/मौजूदा काजू नसªरी म¤ िűप िसंचाई और फिटªगेशन यूिनट के साथ Ûयादा पैदावार वाली िकÖमŌ वाले मदर Êलॉक बनाकर नसªरी के अवसंरचना को अपúेड करना। 12. िजला Öतरीय संगोķी काजू के ÿचार को बढ़ावा देने के िलए, िविभÆन राºयŌ म¤ िज़ला लेवल पर सेिमनार करके, खेती, ÿसंÖकरण, िवपणन और िनयाªत के दायरे म¤ आने वाले िकसान समुदाय और दूसरे टारगेट úुप तक नवीनतम उÂपादन तकनीक पहòंचाकर, ज़ोरदार पिÊलिसटी के तरीके अपनाना। 13. काजू मेला/िदवस िविभÆन िजला/राºयŌ म¤ मेला/फìÐड िदवस का आयोजन करके िकसानŌ/जनता को काजू कì खेती के महÂव, दायरा, नवीनतम तकनीक से जागłक करनाऔर इसे फायदेमंद उīम बनाना 14. बेरोज़गार मिहला िकसानŌ और युवा िकसानŌ के िलए काजू एपल के इÖतेमाल कì ůेिनंग अनुसंधान संÖथानŌ. के साथ िमलकर बेरोज़गार मिहला िकसानŌ और युवा िकसानŌ को काजू एपल के उÂपाद बनाने कì ÿिश±ण देकर काजू एपल के इÖतेमाल को लोकिÿय बनाना। 15. काजू उÂपादन तकनीकŌ पर िकसानŌ का ÿिश±ण काजू और कोको खेती के िविभÆन पहलुओं, िजसम¤ उÂपादन तकनीक, िकÖम¤, उ¸च घनÂव वाले पौधे, जैिवक खेती,आईएनएम/आईपीएम आिद शािमल है, म¤ िकसानŌ को सही मौसमी ÿिश±ण देता है। 16. राºय के बाहर ए³सपोज़र िविज़ट राºयŌ के काजू उगाने वाले िजलŌ के आिदवासी और दूसरे िकसानŌ को दूसरे राºयŌ के पारंपåरक काजू उगाने वाले िजलŌ से िमलवाना तािक उÆह¤ दूसरे राºयŌ म¤अपनाये गये उÂपादन और ÿबंधन के तरीकŌ से पåरिचत कराया जा सके। 17. ए³सपोज़र िविज़ट- राºय के अंदर राºयŌ के काजू उगाने वाले िजलŌ को राºय के पारंपåरक काजू उगाने वाले िजलŌ से पåरिचत कराना तािक उÆह¤ उÂपादन और ÿबंधन के तरीकŌ के बारे म¤ पता चल सके। 11.12.2025 452 18 . काजू कì ÿाथिमक/Æयूनतम ÿसंÖकरण इकाई कì Öथापना काजू कì ÿाथिमक/Æयूनतम ÿसंÖकृत ईकाई Öथािपत करना। SFURTI CLUSTERS 1936. 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