Statement

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the strategic vision behind the goal to increase the total number of airports to 350-400 by 2047 in the country and the manner in which this target would integrate with Viksit Bharat national objective; (b) the manner in which the targeted operationalisation of major new greenfield airports such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport would speed up industrial development in surrounding areas; (c) the specific initiatives being undertaken to boost indigenous manufacturing and the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector under the "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives with a view to reduce dependence on foreign services; (d) the manner in which the Government is focusing on sustainable aviation including the adoption of hundred percent green energy at over eighty airports and the push for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production positioning India as a global leader in environmentally responsible aviation; 18.12.2025 982 and (e) the manner in which the Union Government would coordinate with State Governments and private stakeholders to finance and develop new airports across the country? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COOPERATION; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI MURLIDHAR MOHOL): (a) and (b): The development and operationalisation of airports, including greenfield projects, is a strategic initiative to achieve Viksit Bharat by fostering inclusive economic growth and regional connectivity. It will link remote areas with national and global markets, boost tourism and trade, enhance logistics, and generate employment. Major greenfield airports, such as Navi Mumbai International Airport, are expected to drive industrial and urban development in surrounding regions by improving connectivity, enabling industrial corridors and logistics hubs, and attracting investment. (c): The Government of India has been promoting an aircraft manufacturing ecosystem, including regional transport aircraft and associated equipment, under the Make in India initiative. Government of India has taken various initiatives to boost indigenous manufacturing and MRO sector in the country, such as GST rate rationalisation, abolition of royalties, amendments to the Visa Manual for foreign pilots and crew engaged in MRO services, extension in relevant timelines of the export period for goods imported for repairs and of re-import of goods for repairs under warranty. 18.12.2025 983 (d): At present, a total of 93 airports in the country have switched over to 100% green energy use. The four (04) airports in the country namely Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru have achieved the highest Carbon Accreditation Level 5 of Airports International Council (ACI) and have become Carbon neutral. The Government has approved indicative blending targets of 1% by 2027, 2% by 2028 and 5% by 2030 for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Traditional Aviation Fuel, initially for international flights. (e): Government of India has formulated a Greenfield Airport Policy for development of Greenfield Airports across the country. As per the Policy, the project proponent including State Government or Private party proposing to set up an airport are required to submit proposal to Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). The proposal along with various aspects of the project is considered by MoCA in consultation with various Departments/Organizations and the concerned State Government and thereafter, approvals are granted to the project. Further, as per the policy, the responsibility for development of the Greenfield airport projects including project funding lies with the project proponent or the State Government, as the case may be. PM-JANMAN SCHEME FOR PVTGs IN KERALA 3209. SHRI E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER: Will the minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of the work undertaken so far under the PM-JANMAN scheme for integrating tribal communities into the mainstream of society in the State 18.12.2025 984 of Kerala; (b) the manner in which the scheme is being implemented including the nature of collaboration with the State Governments and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs); (c) the specific initiatives taken under the scheme to support and uplift PVTGs; and (d) the steps put in place to ensure effective execution, monitoring and evaluation of the scheme across the country especially in the State of Kerala? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGA DAS UIKEY): (a): The details of benefits given under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha AbhiyaN (PM JANMAN) in the State of Kerala, Ministry-wise, since its inception is given in the enclosed Statement-I. (b): On 15th November 2023, Hon'ble Prime Minister launched PM JANMAN for socio-economic development of 75 PVTG communities residing in 18 States and one UT. The mission aims to provide basic facilities to improve their socio- economic conditions such as safe housing, clean drinking water and improved access to education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity, electrification of unelectrified households and sustainable livelihood opportunities in 3 years. These objectives are being met through 11 interventions implemented by 9-line Ministries. In view of the implementation of PM JANMAN, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs 18.12.2025 985 through the State Governments/ UT Administration/departments has undertaken habitation level data collection exercise through PM Gati Shakti mobile application to estimate PVTG population figures and infrastructure gaps in order to cover PVTG population residing in villages and habitations under PM JANMAN. (c): The details of targets and achievements under the PM JANMAN since its inception is given in the enclosed Statement-II. (d): To ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of the PM JANMAN, Ministry has been regularly reviewing the implementation with State Governments and District administrations. Further, the State Government is also required to comply with the instructions of Department of Expenditure regarding SNA SPARSH alongwith applicable GFRs. Besides, for monitoring the progress of the works under PM JANMAN, digital dashboard on PM GatiShakti portal has been developed. A Project Monitoring Unit in the Ministry has also been established for monitoring and coordination with Ministries and States / UT. NITI Aayog has conducted an evaluation study in 2025 covering Centrally Sponsored Schemes including PM JANMAN. STATEMENT-I PM JANMAN Progress in the State of Kerala (as on 24th November 2025) Ministry / Scheme Activity Progress MoRD (PMAY-G) Houses Sanctioned (No.) 965 Houses Completed (No.) 11 MoHFW (NHM) MMUs operationalized (No.) 24 MoJS (JJM) Sanctioned Villages (No.) 96 Saturated Villages (No.) 1 MoWCD (POSHAN 2.0) AWCs sanctioned (No.) 7 AWCs operationalized (No.) 7 18.12.2025 986 MoE (SSA) Hostels sanctioned (No.) 4 MoP (RDSS) HHs sanctioned (No.) 345 HHs electrified (No.) 313 MNRE HHs sanctioned (No.) 98 MoC (DoT-USOF) Habitation planned for coverage (No.) 52 Habitations covered (No.) 30 MoTA MPCs sanctioned (No.) 15 MPCs Completed (No.) 4 VDVKs sanctioned (No.) 7 Business started (No.) 5 STATEMENT-II PM JANMAN Progress (as on 24th November 2025) Name of Ministry Activity Mission Target (2023-2026) Sanction details Physical Achievements M/o Rural Development Provision of pucca houses 4.90 lakh houses 471300 houses 238133 houses completed Connecting roads 8000 km road 6951.39 km road 825 Km road completed M/o Health and Family Welfare Mobile Medical Units 1000 MMU (733 MMUs sufficient to cover all) 694 MMUs 694 MMUs operationalized M/o Jal Shakti Piped Water Supply 19375 Villages 18463 Villages 7712 Villages 100% Saturated M/o Women and Child Development Construction and running of Anganwadi Centres 2500 2500 AWCs 2084 AWCs made operational. M/o Education Construction and running of hostels 500 500 Hostels Work started in 111 Hostels. M/o Power Energization of unelectrified HHs 145083 HHs 145083 HHs 134102 HHs Electrified M/o New and Renewable Energy Households sanctioned under New Solar Power Scheme As per identificaton of beneficiaries eligible for off-grid 8911 HHs 5814 HHs Electrified 18.12.2025 987 M/o Communications Installation of mobile towers Coverage of 4543 habitations 4015 habitations planned for Coverage 2944 Habitations covered M/o Tribal Affairs Multipurpose Centers 1000 1000 MPCs 328 completed Setting up of VDVKs 500 539 VDVKs 450 VDVKs Business Started # As information provided by Ministry जल जीवन शमिन के तहत क्ष शतग्र थत र् शलयों /सडकों की मरम् मत 3210. श्र ीमती कृष् णा देवी शिविंकर पिेलाःक् या जल िशि िंत्र ी यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे नकैः (क) क् या िल िीर्न निशन के तहत पेयिल पाइपलाइन नबछाने के कायों के दौरान ग्र ािीण क्षेत्रों की गनलयां और आंतररक सडकें काफी क्ष नतग्रस्त हो गई थीं और इन कायों के पूरा होने के बाद ऐसी सडकों को ननधााररत िानकों और गुणर्त्त ा के अनुसार पुनननानिात नहीं नकया गया; (ख) यनद हाँ, तो क् या पाइपलाइन नबछाने के बाद सडकों को पुनननानिात करने के नलए ननधााररत िानक ठेकेदारों /एिेंनसयों पर लागू थे; (ग) यनद हाँ, तो तत् संबंधी ब् यौरा क् या है और पाइपलाइन नबछाने के बाद सडक ननिााण के ननधााररत िानकों का पालन न करने र् ाले संबंनधत ठेकेदारों /एिेंनसयों के नखलाफ क् या कारार् ाई की गई; (घ) क् या सरकार ऐसे सभी िागों का उनकी पूर् ा गुणर्त्त ा और ििबूती के अनुसार पुनननािााण करने हेतु सियबद्ध योिना बना रही है, यनद हाँ, तो तत् संबंधी ब् यौरा क् या है; और (ङ) यनद नहीं , तो क् या सरकार भनर्ष्‍ट य िें पाइपलाइन नबछाने के बाद सभी सडकों की सौ प्र नतशत गुणर्त्त ा सुनननित करने हेतु योिनाएँ लागू करने पर नर् चार कर रही है, यनद हाँ, तो तत् संबंधी ब् यौरा क् या है? जल िशि मंत्र ालय में राज्य मंत्र ी; तिा रेल मंत्र ालय में राज् य मंत्र ी (श्र ी वी. सोमन्द्ना ): (क) से (ङ): भारत सरकार अगस्त 2019 से राज्यों /संघ राज् य क्षेत्रों की भागीदारी से देश भर में प्रत् येक ग्र ामीण पररर्ार हेतु नल िल आपूथतव का प्र ार्धान करने के थलए जल जीर्न थमशन (जेजेएम) - हर घर 18.12.2025 988 जल कायाानन्र् त कर रही है। जल राज्य का थर्र्य है। भारत सरकार तकनीकी और थर्िीय सहायता प्र दान करके राज्यों की सहायता करती है। जेजेएम के तहत शुरू की गई ग्र ामीण जल आपूथतव योजनाओं की अन्य बातों के साथ-साथ जल आपूथतव पाइपलाइन थबछाने के दौरान प्र भाथर्त होने र् ाली गनलयों या सड़कों की मरम्मत अथर्ा थनमावण की थजम् मेदारी राज्य /संघ राज् य क्षेत्र सरकारों की है और इसके थलए जेजेएम के तहत उपलब्ध नननधयों का उपयोग थकया जा सकता है। इसके अलार् ा, ग्र ामीणों को थकसी भी कथठनाई से बिने के थलए, राज् यों को सलाह दी गई है थक र्े सड़ कों /राजमागों जैसे बुथनयादी ढांिे को कम से कम नुकसान के साथ ग्र ामीण जल योजनाओं को शुरू करें और जल आपूथतव प्र णाथलयों के थलए पाइपलाइन थबछाते समय हुई क्ष नत के मामले में सड़ कों /राजमागों को तुरंत ठीक करें। पेयजल एर्ं स्र्च् छता थर्भाग नल िल-पाइपलाइन थबछाने के थलए क्ष थतग्रस्त हुए बुथनयादी ढांिे का थर्र् रण नहीं रखता है। ROUTES UNDER UDAN SCHEME 3211. DR. DHARAMVIRA GANDHI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the details of all regional connectivity routes awarded under the UDAN scheme till 31.10.2025, State/UT-wise; (b) the details and operational status of all these regional connectivity routes under UDAN as on 31.10.2025, State/UT-wise; (c) the details of the number of UDAN routes closed prematurely since their commencement along with the reasons for such closure, State/UT-wise; (d) the number of airports developed under the said scheme that have no regular flights at present; and (e) the steps taken to address these gaps and improve the viability of the UDAN 18.12.2025 989 routes? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COOPERATION; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI MURLIDHAR MOHOL): (a) to (c): A state wise list of awarded, operationalised and discontinued routes under Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) is given in the enclosed Statement. Key reasons for discontinuation of routes before 3-years tenure include disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, aircraft shortage, supply chain issues, aircraft maintenance, airport/runway maintenance, low passenger demand on some routes, etc. (d) and (e): As on date, fourteen Airports are non-operational under the UDAN Scheme due to factors such as completion of the three-year concession period, poor visibility conditions, daytime runway restrictions at VFR only airports, shortage of aircraft, leasing issues, temporary discontinuation by airlines, novation of routes, and low passenger load factors. In order to ensure uninterrupted flight operations on these routes, the government provides viability gap funding (VGF) to airlines, supports the upgrading of regional airports, and encourages operational flexibility. Further, routes that were discontinued in the past rounds are also rebid, awarded and operationalised in subsequent rounds. Moreover, steps such as increased adoption of technologies like Special Visual Flight Rules and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) standards at feasible airports for all-weather operations have 18.12.2025 990 also been taken. STATEMENT Details of State-Wise Awarded, Operationalised and Discontinued Routes under RCS-UDAN: State/UT No. of Awarded Routes No. of Operationalised Routes No. of routes discontinued before 3 years 1 Andaman and Nicobar Island 6 0 0 2 Andhra Pradesh 19 18 3 3 Arunachal Pradesh 16 10 3 4 Assam 59 36 12 5 Bihar 12 10 3 6 Chandigarh 6 3 0 7 Chhattisgarh 14 13 2 8 Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 11 5 0 9 Delhi 22 19 2 10 Goa 11 7 0 11 Gujarat 57 44 9 12 Haryana 4 3 2 13 Himachal Pradesh 47 23 4 14 Jammu and Kashmir 4 2 1 15 Jharkhand 12 5 3 16 Karnataka 71 66 11 18.12.2025 991 17 Kerala 15 12 0 18 Ladakh 0 0 0 19 Lakshadweep 18 1 0 20 Madhya Pradesh 28 27 4 21 Maharashtra 75 65 4 22 Manipur 24 13 1 23 Meghalaya 11 9 1 24 Mizoram 11 2 0 25 Nagaland 17 4 0 26 Odisha 23 18 3 27 Puducherry 1 1 0 28 Punjab 21 17 5 29 Rajasthan 37 31 7 30 Sikkim 6 3 1 31 Tamil Nadu 24 14 1 32 Telangana 30 29 2 33 Tripura 7 3 0 34 Uttar Pradesh 96 57 20 35 Uttarakhand 81 60 16 36 West Bengal 27 21 3 BELGAUM-HUNGUND-RAICHUR SECTION OF NH-748A 3212. SHRI G. KUMAR NAIK: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: 18.12.2025 992 (a) whether the Government is aware that during the ongoing four-laning of the Belgaum–Hungund–Raichur section of National Highway (NH)-748A [Extension of State Highway (SH)-20], the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has not provided for service roads and underpasses along the overlapping sections of the existing State Highway in Raichur district, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Government proposes to revise the Detailed Project Report (DPR) to include service roads and underpasses at critical village junctions such as Hirelekhehal, Mudgal, Kavitala and Siravar to ensure safe and continued access for local residents and farmers, if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI): (a) and (b): Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur section of NH 748A is being constructed from Km 0.0 to Km 273.40 (273.4 Km) in six packages. In Raichur district, package 5 and 6 are under progress. These packages are being developed as an access controlled highway. Considering the site condition, appropriate underpasses and service roads to ensure safe and continued access for local residents and farmers have been provided. The details are given in the enclosed Statement. 18.12.2025 993 STATEMENT Details of Service Road and Underpasses provided in the ongoing 4-laning of Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section (Pkg-5 and Pkg-6) of NH-748A: Sr. No. Description of work Total Length Total Length of Service Road provided (Km) No. of Underpasses provided 1 Belgaum-Hungund- Raichur (Pkg-5) 40.2 20.48 (LHS+RHS) 12 2 Belgaum-Hungund- Raichur (Pkg-6) 44.9 16.64 (LHS+RHS) 15 Details of Underpasses provided at desired locations: Sr. No. Design Chainage Type of Structure Village Name 1 196.50 SVUP Hirelekhehal 2 208.20 VUP Mudgal 3 212.22 VUP Mudgal 4 248.72 VUP Kavithala 5 250.40 LVUP cum MNB Kavithala 6 267.20 VUP Shirvar 7 269.90 VUP Shirvar उत्त र प्र देि में खाद्य प्र संथकरण इकाइयों 3213. श्र ी उत् कर्ष ि वमाि मधुराः क् या खाद्य प्र संथकरण उद्य ोर् िंत्र ी यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे नकैः (क) क् या सरकार का उत्तर प्र देश के गन्ना , केला, आि, बेरी, फल और सनब् ियों िें सिृद्ध खेरी निले िें एक खाद्य प्र संस् करण इकाई स् थानपत करने का नर् चार है और यनद हाँ, तो कब तक स् थानपत नकए िाने की संभार् ना है, (ख) नपछले पाँच र्र्ों के दौरान उत्त र प्र देश िें स् थानपत खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्य ोगों का ब् यौरा क् या है; और 18.12.2025 994 (ग) नकसानों को खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्योग स् था नपत करने िें सहायता प्र दान करने के नलए सरकार ने क् या कदि उठाए हैं? खाद्य प्र संथकरण उद्य ोर् मंत्र ालय में राज् य मंत्र ी; तिा रेल मंत्र ालय में राज् य मंत्र ी (श्र ी रवनीत शसंह): (क) से (र् ): खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्य ोग िंत्र ालय (एिओएफपीआई) स्र् यं नकसी भी खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्य ोग की स् थापना नहीं करता है। तथानप, यह अपनी दो केंद्र क्षेत्र की योिना यथा प्र धानिंत्र ी नकसान संपदा योिना (पीएिकेएसर् ाई), खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्य ोग के नलए उत् पादन नलंक् ड प्र ोत् साहन योिना (पीएलआईएसएफपीआई) और केंद्र प्र ायोनित प्र धानिंत्र ी सूक्ष् ि खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्य ि उन् नयन (पीएिएफएिई) योिना के िाध् यि से ऐसे उद्य ोगों की स् थापना को प्र ोत् सानहत करता है। ये योिनाएं क्षेत्र या राज् य नर् नशि नहीं हैं बनल् क िांग आधाररत हैं और उत्त र प्र देश सनहत देश भर िें लागू की िा रही हैं। िंत्र ालय उत्त र प्र देश के खीरी निले सनहत संबंनधत योिना नदशाननदेशों के अनुसार गन् ना, केला, आि, बेरी, फल और सब् िी आधाररत उद्य ोगों के प्र संस् करण सनहत नर् नभन् न प्र कार के खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्य ोगों की स् थापना के नलए संभानर् त उद्य नियों को नर्त्त ीय सहायता प्र दान करता है l पररयोिना ननष्‍ट पादन एिेंसी (पीईए) / कायाान्र् यन एिेंनसयाँ / संगठनों िैसे सरकारी/ पीएसयू / संयुि उद्य ि / गैर सरकारी संगठन / सहकारी सनिनतयाँ / स्र् यं सहायता सिूह (एसएचिी) / नकसान उत् पादक संगठन (एफपीओ) / नकसान उत् पादक कंपननयाँ (एफपीसी) / ननिी क्षेत्र की कंपननयाँ / साझेदारी र् ाले फािा / स्र् ानित्र् र् ाले फािा / व् यनि आनद एिओएफपीआई की योिनाओं के अंतगात अनुदान प्र ाप्त करने के नलए पात्र हैं। पीएिकेएसर् ाई के अंतगात, एिओएफपीआई ने नदनांक 31.10.2025 तक उत्त र प्र देश राज् य िें 1898.81 करोड रु पये की कुल पररयोिना लागत और 449.30 करोड रु पये की अनुदान सहायता र् ाली 84 पररयोिनाओं को अनुिोनदत नकया हैl पीएलआईएसएफपीआई के अंतगात, एिओएफपीआई ने नदनांक 31.10.2025 तक उत्त र प्र देश राज् य िें 1157.57 करोड रु पये के प्र नतबद्ध ननर्े श के साथ 27 प्रस् तार्ों को अनुिोनदत नकया है l पीएिएफएिई योिना के अंतगात नदनांक 31.10.2025 तक 18.12.2025 995 उत्त र प्र देश राज् य िें सहायता के नलए 746.26 करोड रु पये की सनब् सडी के साथ 20575 सूक्ष् ि खाद्य प्र संस् करण उद्य िों को अनुिोनदत नकया गया है, निसिें से 38.37 करोड रु पये की सनब् सडी र् ाले 358 सूक्ष् ि खाद्य उद्य ि उत्त र प्र देश के खीरी निले िें अनुिोनदत हैं। एडीएएस को अशनवायि रू प से लार्ू करना 3214. श्र ीमती प्र शतभा सुरेि धानोरकर: क् या सडक पररवहन और राजमार् ि िंत्र ी यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे नक: (क) िीर्न -रक्षक एडीएएस प्र णानलयों िैसे डीडीएडब्ल् यूएस (एआईएस-184), एईबीएस (एआईएस-162) और एलडीडब्ल् यूएस (एआईएस-188) को अननर् ाया बनाने के सिय एि1 श्रे णी (ननिी कारों ) को शानिल न करने का क् या कारण है िबनक ये प्र णानलयाँ सडक दुघाटनाओं िें होने र् ाली िौतों को कि करने िें सहायक हैं; (ख) क् या सरकार एि 2, एि3, एन2 और एन3 श्रे नणयों के नलए अक् टूबर 2025 की िौिूदा सिय- सीिा से पहले नर् नभन् न सुरक्ष ा प्र ार् धानों को अननर् ाया करने हेतु अंनति अनधसूचना िारी करेगी, यनद हाँ, तो तत् संबंधी ब् यौरा क् या है; (ग) एडीएएस िैसे र् ीएसएफ, एबीएस और एलडीडब्ल् यूएस को अननर् ाया रू प से लागू करने के कारण र् ाहन की लागत िें होने र् ाली बडी र्ृ नद्ध का भार र् हन करने हेतु पररर् हन ऑपरेटरों को सरकार िारा क् या नर् नशि आनथाक प्र ोत् साहन प्र दान नकए िा रहे हैं; और (घ) सडक सुरक्ष ा उद्देश् यों को पूणा रू प से हानसल करने हेतु देश िें िौिूदा र् ाहनों िें उन् नत सुरक्ष ा प्र णानलयों की स् थापना के नलए राष्‍ट रीय स् तर पर रेरोनफटिेंट नीनत लागू करने की सिय-सीिा क् या है? सडक पररवहन और राजमार् ि मंत्र ी (श्र ी शनशतन जयराम र् डकरी ): (क) : भारत सरकार के सडक पररर् हन एर्ं राििागा िंत्र ालय ने प्र थि चरण िें एि2, एि3, एन2 और एन3 श्रे नणयों के र् ाहनों के नलए एडीएएस प्र णाली लागू करने का ननणाय नलया है। तकनीकी तत् परता, 18.12.2025 996 लागत आकलन और कायाान्र् यन के नलए आर्श् यक सिय आनद के िूल् यांकन के आधार पर, इस तकनीक को बाद िें एि1 श्रे णी के र् ाहनों (कार, एसयूर् ी आनद) तक नर्स् ताररत नकया िा सकता है। (ख) : भारत सरकार के सडक पररर् हन एर्ं राििागा िंत्र ालय ने अनधसूचना सा.का.नन. 834(अ) नदनांक 11 नर्ं बर, 2025 के िाध् यि से एि2, एि3, एन2 और एन3 श्रे नणयों के र् ाहनों के नलए सनक्र य सुरक्ष ा सुनर् धाओं िैसे एंटी-लॉक रेनकंग नसस् टि, एंड्योरेंस रेनकंग नसस् टि, र् ाहन नस् थरता फंक् शन (र् ीएसएफ ), लेन प्रस् थान चेतार् नी प्र णाली (एलडीडब्ल् यूएस), चालक उनीं दापन एर्ं ध् यान चेतार् नी प्र णाली , ब् लाइंड स् पॉट सूचना प्र णाली और िूनर्ं ग ऑफ सूचना प्र णाली को अनधसूनचत नकया है। (ग) और (घ) : ऐसा कोई प्रस् तार् नर् चाराधीन नहीं है। ETHANOL BLENDING IN PETROL 3215. DR. LATA WANKHEDE: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (a) the manner in which the progress has been made towards meeting the target of twenty percent ethanol blending in petrol ahead of the original 2030 timeline; (b) the steps taken and incentives proposed to promote ethanol production and supply under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme; (c) the manner in which cooperative sugar mills and advanced biofuel projects are supported under schemes such as the PM JI-VAN Yojana; and (d) the details of the infrastructure and logistical measures being taken to enhance ethanol availability across the country? 18.12.2025 997 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SURESH GOPI): (a) : The National Policy on Biofuels – 2018, as amended in 2022, inter-alia advanced the target of 20% blending of Ethanol in petrol from 2030 to Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26 (ESY- 1st November, 2025 to 31st October, 2026). Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) achieved the target of 10% Ethanol blending in petrol in June 2022 i.e. five months ahead of the target during ESY 2021-22, 12.06% in ESY 2022-23 and 14.60% in ESY 2023-24. During Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2024-25, more than 1000 crore litres of ethanol have been blended thereby achieving an average blending of 19.24% ethanol in Petrol. In the month of October, 2025, ethanol blending of 19.97% has been achieved. (b) to (d):In order to ensure consistent availability of feedstock and infrastructure for ethanol production in the country, Government have taken several steps which inter-alia includes expansion of feedstock for Ethanol production, administered price mechanism for Ethanol procurement under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, lowered GST rate to 5% for Ethanol for EBP Programme, introduction of various Ethanol Interest Subvention Schemes (EISS) during 2018-22, a dedicated subvention scheme for Cooperative Sugar Mills to convert existing sugarcane-based distilleries into multi-feedstock plants for ethanol production from molasses as well as grains, signing of 233 Long Term Offtake Agreements (LTOAs) between OMCs and Dedicated Ethanol Plants, allocation of 52 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) of surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice for ethanol production, each for the ESY 2024-25 (from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025) and ESY 2025-26, diversion of 40 LMT of sugar for ethanol production for the ESY 2024-25 and unrestricted production of ethanol from sugarcane juice/sugar syrup, B-Heavy Molasses as well as C-Heavy Molasses for ESY 2025-26, multimodal transportation of ethanol and increasing 18.12.2025 998 ethanol storage capacity along with other allied infrastructure for handling of higher blends of ethanol. Further, the Government had notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana 2019”, amended in 2024, with the objectives to establish advanced biofuels including Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects in the country using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. Under this scheme, the maximum financial assistance of Rs. 150 crore per project for commercial scale projects and Rs. 15 crore per project for demonstration scale projects have been prescribed. EXPANSION OF JJM IN HINGOLI 3216. SHRI NAGESH BAPURAO AASHTIKAR PATIL: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that several villages and semi-urban pockets of Hingoli district continue to face acute drinking water shortages, irregular piped water supply, drying borewells and inadequate storage facilities, especially during summer months and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to expedite and expand works under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) including replacement of defunct pipelines, installation of new filtration units and provision of household tap connections in water-stressed gram panchayats of Hingoli and if so, the details thereof; 18.12.2025 999 (c) the steps taken/being taken to increase irrigation capacity through repairs of minor irrigation tanks, desilting of dams and completion of pending lift- irrigation schemes to support local agriculture along with the timelines fixed for addressing these issues; and (d) whether a special assistance package is likely to be sanctioned for Hingoli district and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI V. SOMANNA): (a) and (b): Drinking water is a State subject. The power to plan, design, approve and implement drinking water supply schemes/projects lies with State Government. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States by providing technical and financial assistance. Significant progress has been made in the Hingoli district, since the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, towards enhancing access to tap water to rural households. At the start of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, only 37,291 (17.35%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by State, around 1.45 lakh additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections under JJM. Thus, as on 15.12.2025, out of 2.15 lakh rural households in the Hingoli district, 1.82 lakh (84.68%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), drinking water supply schemes are being implemented by the State Government to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to rural households. Works including replacement of 18.12.2025 1000 old and defunct pipelines, strengthening of water supply infrastructure, installation of treatment/filtration units and provision of tap water connections in water- stressed gram panchayats of Hingoli district are taken up based on approved Annual Action Plans and availability of funds. The Government of India provides financial and technical support, while implementation is carried out by the State Government. (c): Government of India launched “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)” in Financial Year 2015-16 with an aim to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices etc. Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) is one of the components of PMKSY. The scheme of Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) and Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies has now become a part of PMKSY-HKKP. Ministry of Jal Shakti provides Central Assistance (CA) to States for creation and restoration of Irrigation Potential (I.P.) under the SMI and RRR of Water Bodies schemes. Further, continuation of PMKSY-HKKP for the FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 has been approved by the Union Cabinet in Dec, 2021 targeted irrigation potential of 4.50 lakh-ha for SMI and RRR of WBs schemes. (d): The year-wise details of funds allocated, released and utilized by Maharashtra under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) are as under: (Amount in Rs. Crore) 18.12.2025 1001 Year Central share Expenditure under State share Opening Balance Budget allocation Fund drawn by the State Total available fund Reported utilization 2019-20 248.12 847.97 345.28 593.4 308.04 431.79 2020-21 285.35 1,828.92 457.23 742.58 473.59 324.56 2021-22 268.99 7,064.41 1,666.64 1,935.63 377.98 477.98 2022-23 1,557.65 7,831.25 3,915.62 5,473.27 3,109.69 2,972.21 2023-24 2,363.74 21,465.88 7,444.26 9,808.00 8,208.53 8,371.34 2024-25 1,599.47 5,352.93 1,605.88 3,205.35 2,235.12 3,150.59 Source: JJM-IMIS District-wise information related to funds allocated, released and utilized is not maintained centrally. ROJGAR MELA INITIATIVE 3217. KUMARI SUDHA R.: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state: (a) the number of jobs allocated under the Rojgar Mela initiative from 2022 to June 30, 2025, year-wise, gender-wise and State/Union Territory-wise and district wise; (b) the total number of jobs allocated through the initiative in Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha Constituency; (c) the total number of jobs allocated through the initiative, sector-wise, during the said period; and (d) the number of individuals from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and minority communities who 18.12.2025 1002 were offered jobs under the initiative, year-wise, from 2022? 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) to (d): The Hon'ble Prime Minister had launched the Rozgar Mela on 22nd October 2022.17 Rozgar Mela events have so far been held at the National level in 40-50 cities across various States and Union Territories. Several lakh appointment letters have been issued by the participating Ministries/Departments /Organizations etc. in the Rozgar Melas. The 17th Rozgar Mela was held on 24/10/2025 at 40 locations across the country wherein 51000 appointment letters were distributed by various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations etc. during the event. Filling up of vacant posts is a continuous process. Details of various recruitments including State-wise, Category wise breakup and newly created posts are maintained by the respective Ministries/Departments andCentral Public Undertakings (CPSUs)/Attached Offices/Subordinate Offices etc. BENEFITS UNDER PMAY-U IN GUNTHEWARI AREAS IN MAHARASHTRA 3218. SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that a large number of families residing in Gunthewari areas in urban centres of Maharashtra are unable to avail 18.12.2025 1003 benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) due to the mandatory requirement of a formal building construction permit; (b) if so, the details thereof including steps taken to address the issue of mandatory PMAY-U documentation requirements in Gunthewari areas that are yet to be authorised due to bureaucratic processes; (c) the steps taken by the Government to simplify the process of arranging technical documentation required for beneficiaries in tribal and remote areas in Maharashtra undergoing regularisation for boosting inclusivity under PMAY-U; and (d) whether the Government is considering to revise the mandatory requirement of a formal building construction permit for Gunthewari areas to achieve the objective of 'Housing for All' and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU): (a) to (d): Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) since 25.06.2015 with an aim to provide all weather pucca houses with basic civic amenities to eligible urban beneficiaries across the country. The implementation period of PMAY-U scheme, which was earlier up to 31.03.2022, has been extended up to 31.12.2025 to complete sanctioned houses without changing the funding pattern and implementation methodology. Based on the learnings from the experiences of implementation of PMAY- U, MoHUA has revamped the scheme and launched PMAY-U 2.0 ‘Housing for All’ 18.12.2025 1004 Mission with effect from 01.09.2024 for implementation in urban areas across the country to support 1 crore additional eligible beneficiaries in next five years. PMAY-U 2.0 is implemented through four verticals i.e., Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS). As per the scheme guidelines of PMAY-U 2.0, the implementing agencies shall validate/verify the information, building plan of the house, ownership documents of land and other details (like economic status and eligibility) etc. submitted by the beneficiary through online/offline mode. However, the layout plan shall not be insisted upon where States/UTs have given the exemption for construction of houses having provision of deemed approval or pre-approved building plan. Further, to simplify the process of arranging technical documentation required for beneficiaries for availing the Central Assistance, the beneficiaries will also be allowed to Geo-tag the progress of the houses through the applicable modalities and subsequently, the ULBs/implementing agencies shall monitor and approve the Geo-tagging status of the house as captured by the beneficiary for subsequent release of funds to the beneficiaries. Moreover, as per PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines, States/UTs are required to formulate ‘Affordable Housing Policy’ and adopt key reforms to attract private investment and create an enabling eco-system for augmenting the affordable housing stock in the country. 18.12.2025 1005 NEW FOOD PROCESSING UNITS 3219. SHRIMATI MALVIKA DEVI: Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken any measures to ensure strict monitoring, identification and disposal of expired food products and if so, the steps being taken to prevent such expired items from being recycled, repackaged and re-introduced into the market including details of any enforcement mechanism or inspections conducted in this regard; (b) the number of new food-processing units that have been established across the country during the last financial year; (c) whether the Government has proposed any new food-processing plants for the State of Odisha including the districts of Kalahandi and Nuapada and if so, the details thereof; (d) the subsidies, incentives or support schemes currently available for micro and small enterprises for setting up food-processing units; and (e) whether additional subsidies or schemes exist for entrepreneurs belonging to aspirational districts like Kalahandi and Nuapada and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH): (a): As per the information provided by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), FSSAI is mandated to lay down science based standards for 18.12.2025 1006 articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. FSSAI has issued an advisory dated 03.11.2025 reiterating strict compliance with environmentally sound procedures for disposal of seized, rejected, and expired food items, in line with earlier guidelines dated 21.12.2020 issued under Sections 38(4) and 47(4) of the Act. The advisory directs enforcement authorities to adopt only approved disposal methods, in coordination with local authorities. Further, FSSAI through its regional offices and also through the State/UT Food Safety Departments, carry out regular inspections and audits of all food business operators of all food products to ensure compliance with the standards and statutory requirements established under the FSS Act, 2006 and the Regulations made thereunder. (b) and (c): In order to promote and ensure overall development of food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing for setting up of related industries through its two Central Sector Scheme viz. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME). These schemes are not region or state specific but demand driven and being implemented across the country including Kalahandi and Nuapada districts of Odisha. Under PMKSY Scheme, 8 projects have been approved for assistance in the 18.12.2025 1007 country during last financial year (2024-25), out of which 2 projects located in the state of Odisha. Under PMFME Scheme, 45713 new micro food processing enterprises have been approved for assistance in the country during last financial year (2024- 25), out of which 484 micro food processing enterprises have been approved in the State of Odisha including 3 in Kalahandi and 3 in Nuapada. (d) and (e): The details of incentives available under these schemes of MoFPI are given in the enclosed Statement. MoFPI provides subsidy/incentives to the eligible entities, as per scheme guidelines across the country including aspirational districts like Kalahandi and Nuapada districts of Odisha. Under PMKSY, for difficult areas, subsidy @50% of eligible project cost is provided against @35% in general areas. STATEMENT Incentives available under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samapada Yojana (PMKSY): S. No. Component Scheme Scheme Benefits (Grant-in- aid) for projects in General Area Scheme Benefits (Grant-in-aid) for projects in Difficult Areas as well as SC/ST, FPOs, SHGs 1. Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Grant-in-aid @ 35% of eligible project cost [subject to maximum of Rs.10 crores per project] Grant-in-aid @ 50% of eligible project cost [subject to maximum of Rs. 10 crores per project] 2. Creation/ Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities Grants-in-Aid @35% of eligible project cost [subject to maximum of Rs. 5 crores per project] Grants-in-Aid @50% of eligible project cost [subject to maximum of Rs.5 crores per project] 18.12.2025 1008 3. Infrastructure for Agro- Processing Clusters Grants-in-aid @35% of eligible project cost in General Area [subject to maximum of Rs. 10 crores per project] Grants-in-aid @50% of eligible project [subject to max. of Rs. 10 crore per project] 4. Operation Greens Grants-in-Aid @35% of eligible project cost for Integrated Value Chain Development Projects, maximum grants-in-aid would be ₹15 crore per project; and for Standalone Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects, maximum grants-in-aid would be ₹10 crore per project. Grants-in-Aid maximum @50% of eligible project cost for Integrated Value Chain Development Projects, maximum grants-in-aid would be ₹15 crore per project; and for Standalone Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects, maximum grants-in-aid would be ₹10 crore per project. 5. Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Testing Laboratories For Private organizations/ entities: grant-in-aid of @ 50% of the eligible cost [subject to maximum of Rs. 5 crores per project] For Private organizations/ entities: grant-in-aid of @ 70% of the eligible cost [subject to maximum of Rs. 5 crores per project] 6. Human Resource and Institutions- Research and Development For Government Organizations - Grants @ 100% of equipment cost, consumables, For private organizations /universities/institutions, grant @ 50 % of equipment cost. For Government Organizations - Grants @ 100% of equipment cost, consumables For Private Organizations /Universities/ Institutions, Grants @ 70% of equipment cost. Incentives structure under Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLIS-FPI): Category/ Segments Segment Incentive Disbursement criteria (%) Upper cap (% and Amount in crore) Rate of Incentives (%) Min. CAGR Max. CAGR 2021- 22 2022- 23 2023- 24 2024- 25 2025- 26 2026- 27 Cat. 1 RTE/RTC Biscuits 10% 13% 8% 5% 5% 5% 5% 4.5% 4% 18.12.2025 1009 Non- Biscuits Rs.334.48 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% 6.75% 6% FandV Spices 10% 12% 8% Rs.286.56 5% 5% 5% 5% 4.5% 4% Non-Spices 15% 10% 10% 10% 10% 9% 8% Marine Marine products 5% 10% 8% Rs.79.44 6% 6% 6% 6% 5% 4% Value added products 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Mozzarella Cheese 15% 16% 25% Rs.70.75 10% 10% 10% 8% 6% 4% Millet Products Large Entity 10% - Rs.100 - 10% 10% 10% 9% 8% MSME 10% - Rs.10.54 Cat. 2 Organic Products 10% - 10% 10% 10% 10% 9% 8% Innovative Products 10% - 10% 10% 10% 10% 9% 8% Cat. 3 Branding and Marketing (BandM) Only Indian brands covered for selling food products completely manufactured in India. 50% of total expenditure - Financial incentive @50% of expenditure on BandM abroad subject to max. grant of 3% of sales of food products or Rs. 50 Cr per year, whichever is less. CAGR- Compound Annual Growth Rate The details of assistance available to Micro Food Processing Enterprises under PMFME Scheme: (i). Support to Individual / Group Category Micro Enterprises: Credit- linked capital subsidy @35% of the eligible project cost, maximum ceiling Rs.10 lakh per unit; (ii). Support to SHGs for seed capital: Seed capital @ Rs. 40,000/- per member of SHG engaged in food processing for working capital and purchase of small tools subject to maximum of Rs. 4 lakh per 18.12.2025 1010 SHG Federation. (iii). Support for Common Infrastructure: Credit linked capital subsidy @35% subject to maximum of Rs. 3 crore to support FPOs, SHGs, Cooperatives and any Government agency for setting up of common infrastructure. The common infrastructure will also be available for other units and public to utilize on hiring basis for substantial part of the capacity. (iv). Branding and Marketing Support: Grant upto 50% for Branding and Marketing to groups of FPOs/ SHGs/ Cooperatives or an SPV of micro food processing enterprises. (v). Capacity Building: The scheme envisages training for Entrepreneurship Development Skilling (EDP+): program modified to meet the requirement of food processing industry and product specific skilling. SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER IN RURAL AREAS 3220. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

Spoke Ravindra Dattaram Waikar

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In debate The Speaker made references to the passing away of Sh. Darur Pullaiah, Member of 6th and 7th Lok Sabha, Prof. Mahadeorao Shivankar Member of 9th and 14th Lok Sabha, Sh. Kusuma Krishna Murthy, Member of 6th , 7th and 9th Lok Sabha and Sh. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, Member of 12th Lok Sabha