Statement

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the progress achieved by the Government in reducing Naxal-related violence and area influence in recent years; (b) the role and operational contributions of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Naxal-affected regions, particularly in strengthening security dominance and preventing regrouping of extremist elements; 16.12.2025 334 (c) whether the Government has set specific targets or milestones for achieving a Naxalism-free nation by 31st March 2026, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefore; (d) the strategy adopted to enhance coordination among Central Armed Police Forces, State Police and intelligence agencies; and (e) the measures being taken to expand development, connectivity and welfare interventions in regions historically affected by Left Wing Extremism? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI): (a) to (e) (i) As per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, subjects of Police and Public Order are with the State Governments. However, the Government of India (GoI) has been supplementing the efforts of States affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE). To address the LWE menace holistically, a “National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE” was approved in 2015. It envisages a multi- pronged strategy involving security related measures, development interventions, ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities etc. The resolute implementation of the National Policy and Action Plan 2015 has resulted in consistent decline in violence and constriction of geographical spread. LWE which has been a serious challenge to the internal security of the nation has been significantly curbed in the recent times and has been constricted to only a few pockets. The LWE perpetrated violence incidents have come down from high of 1936 in year 2010 by 89% to 222 in 2025. Resultant deaths of 16.12.2025 335 Civilians and Security Forces have also come down from high of 1005 in year 2010 by 91% to 95 in year 2025. The number of LWE-affected districts reduced from 126 to 90 in April-2018, 70 in July-2021, 38 in April-2024, 18 in April-2025 and only 11 in October-2025 with only 3 districts now categorized as Most LWE Affected. The government’s focus on development in tribal and remote areas has addressed the root cause of Naxalism. Improved law and order and security situation, accompanied by investment in infrastructure has created an enabling environment for enhanced economic development including increase in public/private investment. (ii) To strengthen the security apparatus of the states, GoI provides Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including Border Security Force (BSF) to the states, as per their operational needs. The CAPFs have the responsibility of holding the counter-insurgency grid together, operating seamlessly in coordination with the state police forces. CAPFs alongside State Police have contributed immensely in the success achieved in eradicating the menace of naxalism to a great extent. (iii) On security front, GoI also provides helicopter support, strengthening of camp infrastructure, training, funds for modernization of State police forces, equipment and arms, sharing of intelligence, construction of Fortified Police Stations and sanctioning of India Reserve Battalions etc. - For capacity building of states since 2014-15, Rs.3523.48 crore have been released to LWE affected states on operational expenditure and training needs of Security Forces, rehabilitation of surrendered LWE 16.12.2025 336 cadre, ex-gratia to families of civilians killed in LWE violence/martyred security force personnel etc. under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme. Works of Rs. 1757 crore have been sanctioned to LWE affected states for strengthening of State’s Special Forces, State Intelligence Branches (SIBs), District Police and construction of Fortified Police Stations (FPS) under Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS). - To encourage LWEs to join the mainstream, GoI and State Governments have formulated comprehensive surrender-cum-rehabilitation policies. The GoI also supports the States in the endeavor through ‘Surrender- cum-Rehabilitation’ Policy as part of Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme. The GoI reimburses the expenditure incurred by the LWE affected States on rehabilitation of surrenderees under the SRE Scheme. The rehabilitation package inter-alia, includes an immediate grant of Rs. 5 lakhs for higher ranked LWE cadres and Rs 2.5 lakhs for other LWE cadres. In addition, incentives for surrender of weapons/ammunition are also provided under the Scheme. In addition, provision also exists for imparting training in trade/vocation of their liking with monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000/- for three years. The affected States have further revised their Surrender cum Rehabilitation policies to make them lucrative and contemporary. - The efforts of the States for equipping and modernizing their police forces have been supplemented under the scheme of “Assistance to States and UTs for Modernization of Police”. Under the scheme, central 16.12.2025 337 assistance is provided to the State Governments for weapons, equipment for Information Technology, Communication, Training, construction of Police stations, mobility and construction of police housing and other police infrastructure etc. - There has been a special focus on the financial choking of LWEs and unearthing of the nexus between CPI (Maoists) and its financial supporters. For effective action towards choking of funds and other resources to LWE, coordinated actions are being taken by State Police in cooperation with Central agencies by various means. - The GoI’s focus on security infrastructure has been pivotal. In the last decade 656 fortified police stations have been built. In last six years 377 new security camps have been established in core LWE affected areas. (iv) On development front, apart from the flagship schemes of Government of India (GoI), several LWE affected areas specific initiatives have been taken with special thrust on expansion of road network, improving telecommunication connectivity, education, skill development and financial inclusion. A few of these are enumerated below: - For expansion of road network, 14,987 km have been constructed under 02 LWE specific schemes namely Road Requirement Plan (RRP) and Road Connectivity Project for LWE Affected Areas (RCPLWEA). - For improving telecom connectivity in LWE affected areas 9,118 towers have been commissioned. 16.12.2025 338 - For Skill Development, 46 Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and 49 Skill Development Centres (SDC) have been opened. - For quality education in tribal areas 179 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been made functional. - For financial inclusion, Department of Posts has opened 6,025 Post Offices with banking services in LWE affected districts. 1804 Bank Branches and 1321 ATMs have been opened in Most LWE affected districts. - For further impetus to development, funds are provided for filling critical gaps in public infrastructure in Most LWE affected Districts under Special Central Assistance (SCA) scheme. Till now, Rs. 3,912.98 crore have been released since the inception of Scheme in 2017. (v) GoI is committed for complete eradication of LWE from our country as well as holistic development of areas getting freed from Left Wing Extremism. IMPACT OF SUBSTANDARD FERTILIZERS ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY 2592. SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry is aware that the use of substandard fertilisers has adversely impacted agricultural productivity and the income of farmers across the country, if so, the details thereof; 16.12.2025 339 (b) whether the Government has received representations requesting amendments to the existing Fertiliser Act, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether it is a fact that persons involved in the manufacture or distribution of poor-quality fertilisers are often released by Courts with only minor penalties despite the scale of violation, if so the details thereof; (d) the details of steps proposes by the Government to take to amend the Fertiliser Act and strengthen penalties to ensure accountability and provide adequate compensation to farmers affected by the use of spurious fertilisers? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR): (a) to (d) The Ministry is cognizant of the issue of substandard fertilisers. Instructions are issued to States from time to time to launch campaigns to ensure quality of fertilizers. Advisory has been issued to State Governments for implementation of legal and regulatory provisions under the Essential Commodities Act. The objective is to ensure availability of quality inputs to farmers.Necessary enforcement action is also taken suo moto through Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institute under the Ministry by conducting inspections, and drawing and testing of samples. Details of enforcement action taken during the last three years and current year are as follows- Year No. of Raids Show cause notice issued No. of licenses cancelled/suspended FIRs registered Conviction 2022-23 1,66,375 6,781 627 169 0 2023-24 1,81,153 2,603 477 240 10 2024-25 1,80,286 2,876 1,135 350 28 16.12.2025 340 2025-26 (as on 05.12.2025) 3,51,312 3,984 1,447 68 3 The Government is implementing the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985 (FCO) under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under FCO, State Governments are the enforcement authority empowered to take action against violations. Accordingly, State authorities take necessary actions as per the Essential Commodity Act. Any violation of the provisions of the FCO attracts punitive action such as cancellation and suspension of authorization letter and penal actions under the Essential Commodities Act as imprisonment for a period of three months to seven years. Since, there is adequate provisions under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, no proposal is under consideration for amendment of FCO/ Essential Commodities Act, 1955 at present. COCONUT PLANTATIONS AFFECTED BY KERALA ROOT WILT DISEASE 2593. SHRI ESWARASAMY K. : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of the severe outbreak of Kerala Root Wilt Disease affecting coconut plantations in parts of Tamil Nadu, if so, the details thereof, including the extent of affected area and estimated losses; 16.12.2025 341 (b) whether the Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme or any other crop insurance scheme is being implemented, if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of beneficiaries covered, claims settled, and total funds disbursed during the last five years under the Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme, State- wise and year-wise; (d) whether any proposal has been considered by the Union Government to strengthen disease surveillance, provide financial relief and promote resistant coconut varieties in affected regions; and (e) If not, the reason therefor and the timeline by which the Government intends to introduce such interventions to safeguard coconut farmers’ livelihood? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR): (a) Yes, the Government of India is aware about the incidence of Kerala Root Wilt Disease affecting coconut plantations in parts of Tamil Nadu. Root wilt disease of coconut is a non-lethal debilitating malady in Kanyakumari (Rajakkamangalam,Thiruvattar, Kurunthancode blocks), Tenkasi (Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Kadayam, Shencottah blocks), Theni (Cumbum, Uthamapalayam blocks) and Coimbatore (Pollachi North, Pollachi South, and Anaimalai blocks) districts in Tamil Nadu. About 15%-19% disease incidence was reported from Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu and the disease is known to the region since 1980. (b) and (c) The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare through Coconut Development Board (CDB) in association with State Government and 16.12.2025 342 Agriculture Insurance Company of India, is implementing crop Insurance scheme for coconut palms - Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme, to insure coconut palms against natural and other perils with a view to compensate the farmer in case of loss/death of palms. The scheme is being implemented in major coconut growing states through Agriculture Insurance Company and concerned State Governments provisions furnish are as under: Palms under age group Sum Assured per palm (Rs) Premium per palm (Rs) CDB Share per Palm (Rs) State Share Per palm (Rs) Farmer Share per palm (Rs) 4 -15 years Rs. 900.00 Rs. 9.00 Rs 4.50 Rs. 2.25 Rs. 2.25 16- 60 years Rs. 1750.00 Rs. 14.00 Rs 7.00 Rs. 3.50 Rs. 3.50 Under the scheme, in Tamil Nadu, in the last five years, 446 farmers have been insured and total claim of Rs. 1,16,678/- has been paid to the 12 farmers. Further, a weather index based Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) from kharif 2016 to provide financial support to farmers suffering from crop loss/damage arising out of natural calamities, adverse weather incidence and to stabilize the income of farmers etc. It is mentioned that coconut plantation is covered under RWBCIS but State Government of Tamil Nadu is not implementing the scheme (RWBCIS) from last five years. (d) and (e) Yes, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare through its 47 Central Integrated Pest Management Centres (CIPMCs) and Locust-cum- CIPMCs (LCIPMCs) across the country, conducts regular survey to assess the 16.12.2025 343 pest situation, promotes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to prevent non-judicious use of chemical pesticides. The CIPMC in Trichy, Coconut Research Station-Aliyarnagar (TNAU), a coordinating centre under All India Coordinated Research Project on Plantation Crops, ICAR- CPCRI are systematically monitoring the spread of the root (wilt) disease to ensure early detection and appropriate management in Tamil Nadu. Further, an expert Committee comprising of members from CDB, ICAR- CPCRI, Dept. of Horticulture and Plantation Crops-Govt. of Tamil Nadu, ICAR- National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR),Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) was formed to address the issues in coconut production sector and to evolve management strategies with special focus on root (wilt) disease in Tamil Nadu. As recommended by the expert Committee, mapping of the root (wilt) affected areas in Tamil Nadu is completed and measures taken for containment and eradication of the disease. CDB implemented the scheme - Replanting and Rejuvenation in an area of 27361.61 ha by utilizing Rs.134.86 crores during the last 10 years. CDB established one of its farm in Dhali village, Udumelpet in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu for ensuring production and distribution of quality coconut seedlings to farmers. During the last 10 years, 7.34 lakh seedlings were produced and distributed to farming community in Tamil Nadu. CDB has also assisted for production of 65.81 lakh seedlings by utilizing the existing infrastructure available with the State Government. During the year 2025-26, an amount of Rs. 38.98 crores has been allocated 16.12.2025 344 for various schemes in Tamil Nadu of which an amount of Rs. 12.91 Crores was allocated for implementing the scheme-Productivity Improvement through Coconut Based Cropping System in 5000 ha and Rs.15.20 crores for implementing Replanting and Rejuvenation scheme in 2000 ha, Rs.6.85 crores for Expansion of Area under Coconut and Rs. 4.02 crores has been allocated for implementing other on-going schemes of the Board. DECLINE IN FERTILE LAND 2594. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P.: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government is aware of the fact that in the recent past, fertile land is being decreasing due to Indiscriminate acquisition of farm land for various purposes/uses for urbanization, industrialization and Infrastructure Development, particularly for expansion of national highways across the country; (b) if so, the details thereof? (c) whether the Union Government will take immediate necessary action to curtail the use of fertile land for various infrastructural activities in future so as to protect our agriculture and farmers which is back bone of our economy and to prevent food shortage/famine in future; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor? 16.12.2025 345 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR): (a) and (b) As per the latest report on ‘Land Use Statistics-at a Glance 2023- 24’, the Gross Cropped Area has expanded significantly, rising from 201.3 million hectares in 2013-14 to 217.8 million hectares in 2023-24 and the Net Area Sown has remained relatively stable, standing at 138.99 million hectares in 2023-24. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare does not centrally maintain data on agricultural land acquired for various purposes. (c) to (e) Land and agriculture are the state subjects, as per Entry No. 18 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Both the Central and State Governments undertake land acquisition for industrial projects and infrastructure development. However, the Central Government has enacted the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013, which came into force on 01.01.2014. Under this act, land can be acquired for public purposes. Section 10 of the Act explicitly restricts the acquisition of multi-crop irrigated land, unless in exceptional cases where no alternative land is available. In such cases, an equivalent area of culturable wasteland shall be developed for agricultural purposes or an amount equivalent to the value of the land acquired shall be deposited with the appropriate Government for investment in agriculture for enhancing food-security. The Act also, strongly discourages such conversions unless absolutely necessary. Wherever agricultural land is acquired, compensatory mechanisms, including monetary compensation, rehabilitation 16.12.2025 346 and resettlement benefits, and in some cases, land for land compensation, are provided to mitigate the impact on farmers. Department of Land Resources is implementing Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) which primarily focuses on development rainfed/ degraded lands. The activities undertaken in the scheme, inter alia, include ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and moisture conservation, rainwater harvesting, nursery raising, pasture development, livelihoods for asset-less persons etc. The measures taken under WDC-PMKSY supplements the effort of the Government to increase the area under cultivation. This scheme has been approved by the Government on 15th December, 2021. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed several technological measures to increase the area under cultivation. This includes location specific bio-engineering to check soil erosion due to run-off of rainwater, sand dune stabilization and shelter belt technology to check wind erosion and reclamation technology for problem soils in the country. ICAR has also developed the gypsum technology package, consisting of land levelling, bunding, flushing, removal of excess water, good quality irrigation water, application of amendments, selection of crops and efficient nutrient management. ICAR also recommends several agronomic measures to improve the degraded soils and bringing them under crop cultivation, soil test based balanced and integrated nutrient management through conjunctive use of both inorganic and organic sources (manner, biofertilizers etc.) of plant nutrient and 16.12.2025 347 location specific soil and water conservation measures for preventing deterioration of soil health and fertility. IMPLEMENTATION OF WELFARE SCHEMES 2595. SHRI KUNDURU RAGHUVEER: Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state: (a) the details of major Backward Classes (BC/OBC) welfare schemes being implemented by the Government including scholarships, skill development programmes, hostels, coaching schemes and economic empowerment initiatives; (b) the number of such schemes that have been sanctioned, implemented or are currently operational in Telangana along with the details of beneficiaries covered during the last five years; (c) the total funds allocated, released and utilised for the development of BC welfare hostels, residential schools and educational infrastructure in Telangana; (d) whether any special assistance has been provided to Nalgonda district for upgrading hostels or educational facilities and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure timely release of funds and expansion of BC/OBC welfare programmes across Telangana? 16.12.2025 348 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI B. L. VERMA): (a) and (b) The Government of India implements various schemes for the welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in sectors including scholarship, skill development, hostels, coaching scheme and economic empowerment across the nation including the State of Telangana- 1. PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM– YASASVI) for OBC and Others with sub components of (a) Pre-Matric Scholarships (b) Post-Matric Scholarships (c) Top Class Education in Schools (d) Top Class Education in Colleges and (e) Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls. 2. Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS-OBC) with sub components of (a) National Fellowship for OBC Students (NF-OBC) and (b) Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for OBCs and EBCs 3. Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM- DAKSH) Yojana, a Central Sector Scheme for providing high quality skills through good quality institutions. A total of 3071 beneficiaries have been provided skill training under PM-DAKSH Scheme in the State of Telangana during the last 5 years. 4. Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ko Aarthik Sahayta (VISVAS): Support 16.12.2025 349 Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities by providing a 5% interest subsidy on their availed loans (only income-generating) through Lending Institutions. 5. Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes (VCF-BC): Providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs from Backward Classes. 6. National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC): Provides financial assistance for higher education and entrepreneurial programs 7. Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs: Free coaching for OBC students preparing for competitive exams 8. National means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS): The Scheme is open to students including OBC students and reservation is provided under the Scheme as per the norms. 9. The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme: The objective of the scheme is to increase the household income by promoting self/ wage employment through skill development training. The priority groups are women, SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities in the rural areas and urban low-income areas. The target beneficiaries of the scheme are non-literates, neo-literates and persons having rudimentary level of education, school dropouts up to class 12th in the age group of 15-45 years. 10.National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) aims to promote apprenticeship training throughout the country, including OBC of Telangana. The stipend support is disbursed directly to the apprentices’ 16.12.2025 350 bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. A total of 156,065 apprentices are engaged in the State of Telangana, of which 910 apprentices are engaged in Nalgonda district under NAPS during last five years (from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25). 11.Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship imparts hands-on skills and trains skilled manpower under Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) through 33 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) (14 General and 19 Women) and 120 Institutes for Training of Trainers (IToTs) (109 State Govts and 11 Private) across the country with an objective to provide comprehensive training. Nationwide, 31,24,756 candidates from the OBC category have been trained from session 2021-22 to 2025-26. Of these, 79,162 candidates are from Telangana, including 4,422 trainees specifically from the Nalgonda district 12.Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): PMKVY is implemented across the country contributing to socio-economic development and livelihood opportunities through skill development training. 13.PM Vishwakarma Scheme: PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a comprehensive program designed to promote entrepreneurship among artisans and traditional craftsmen. The scheme provides financial assistance, skill development training on usage of modern tools and market support to beneficiaries, enabling them to enhance their 16.12.2025 351 livelihoods and establish sustainable enterprises. (c) Details are given in the enclosed Statement. (d) The Centrally sponsored Scheme of Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls is implemented all over the nation including the State of Telangana. An amount of Rs. 391.50 lakh was released on 27.03.2020 for 3 Hostels with 300 seats. However, no hostel proposal as per the scheme guidelines has been received for Nalgonda district during the last five years. (e) Some of the steps undertaken by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to ensure the effective implementation and to monitor the progress and outreach of welfare schemes for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) including Telangana are i. Periodic review by holding meetings at National level, Regional level, State level and Field visits by Senior Officers. ii. On boarding of scholarship schemes on National Scholarship Portal. iii. Periodic review of the implementation of the schemes through third party evaluation studies. iv. Ministry has taken measures for awareness and expansion of the schemes among the targeted beneficiaries through electronic and print media, social media, short animation films, etc. Vernacular Brochure in Telugu also created to increase awareness of VCF-BC amongst the backward society members in Telangana. 16.12.2025 352 STATEMENT Details of funds and beneficiaries under PM-YASASVI i.r.o Telangana during last five years Amount and Beneficiaries in Lakh S. No. Schemes 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Notional Allocation Fund released No. of Beneficiaries Notional Allocation Fund released No. of Beneficiaries Notional Allocation Fund released No. of Beneficiaries 1 Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 701.00 0.00 0 671.00 0.00 0 1036.00 0.00 0 2 Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 3909.00 3909.00 0.30 3547.00 3547.00 6.59 2884.00 0.00 0 3 Construction of Hostels For OBCs Boys and Girls _ 0.00 0 _ 0.00 0 _ 0.00 0 4 Top Class Education in School for OBC, EBC and DNT Students Implemented w.e.f 2022-23 _ 2.28 5 (Actual) 5 Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students Implemented w.e.f 2023-24 16.12.2025 353 Amount and Beneficiaries in Lakh S. No. Schemes 2023-24 2024-25 Notional Allocation Fund released No. of Beneficiaries Notional Allocation Fund released No. of Beneficiaries 1 Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 846.00 0.00 0 617.00 617.00 0.26 2 Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 3269.00 2318.13 1.56 2737.00 0.00 0 3 Construction of Hostels For OBCs Boys and Girls _ 0.00 0 _ 0.00 0 4 Top Class Education in School for OBC, EBC and DNT Students _ 8.38 43 (Actual) _ 24.82 84 (Actual) 5 Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students _ 816.09 367 (Actual) _ 1945.81 954 (Actual) Subvention released and the number of beneficiaries in the State of Telangana under the Scheme of Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ko Aarthik Sahayta(VISVAS-BC) S.No. Financial Year Expenditure incurred (Rs. in Lakh) No. of Beneficiaries 1 2020-21 5.92 594 2 2021-22 9.52 763 3 2022-23 0.35 33 16.12.2025 354 4 2023-24 0.00 0 5 2024-25 58.96 24169 Status of amount sanctioned and disbursed in the State of Telangana under VCF-BC Scheme S.No. Financial Year Amount Sanctioned (Rs. in Crore) Number of beneficiairy Disbursement 1 2020-21 NIL - NIL 2 2021-22 - 3 2022-23 - 4 2023-24 - 5 2024-25 2.70 1 Financial and physical achievement under the Scheme of Free Coaching Schemes of OBC (Pan India) S. No. Financial Year Budget Estimate (Rs. in Crore) Revised Estimate (Rs. in Crore) Expenditure incurred (Rs. in Crore) No. of Beneficiaries 1 2020-21 30.00 30.00 11.96 2112 2 2021-22 50.00 30.00 14.98 1761 3 2022-23 47.00 27.00 18.41 558 4 2023-24 47.00 14.82 7.76 223 5 2024-25 35.00 18.00 17.68 2136 16.12.2025 355 Number of Scholarships and fund sanctioned to NMMSS beneficiaries of Telangana State during last five years S.No. Financial Year Number of Scholarships (Fresh + Renewals) Amount Sanctioned (₹ in lakh) General/ OBC SC ST Total 1 2020–21 3451 1140 521 5112 613.44 2 2021–22 2862 1034 419 4315 517.80 3 2022–23 2980 1007 386 4373 524.76 4 2023–24 2636 748 288 3672 440.64 5 2024–25 2599 827 346 3772 452.64 Number of beneficiaries trained under JSS Scheme during last five years in the State of Telanaga FY 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 No. of beneficiaries 8,497 10,398 15,639 10,300 10,787 Total funds allocated, released and utilised for the development of BC welfare hostels, residential schools and educational infrastructure in Telangana during last 5 years under JSS (Rs. in Crore) Financial Year 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Funds 2.93 2.74 3.20 3.24 2.89 16.12.2025 356 List of courses offered in the state of Telangana under DGT(skill development) Sl. No. Institute Name Trade Total Seat 1 NSTI (W), Hyderabad Cosmetology 50 Fashion Design and Technology 50 Office Management 25 2 NSTI-R, Hyderabad Computer Hardware and Networking Maintenance 50 Computer Software Application 50 Electronics Mechanic 50 3 NSTI-V Hyderabad Electrician 100 Fitter 100 Information Technology 25 Machinist and Operator Advanced Machine Tools 25 Mechanic Motor Vehicle 25 Welder 50 Number of OBC trainees trained under DGT (CITS) during last 5 years in the state of Telangana S. No. Institute Name OBC Trainees Trained 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 1 NSTI (W), Hyderabad 209 238 192 237 1992 NSTI-R, Hyderabad 3 NSTI-V Hyderabad Note: Data for the year 2024-25 is not available with the Department of Skill Development 16.12.2025 357 Training / Orientation of OBC candidates under PMKVY in Telangana and Nalgonda district as per SIDH reports Financial Year 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Beneficiaries in Telangana 14,177 7,505 4,978 8,190 13,072 Beneficiaries in Nalgonda 740 382 78 118 151 Certification of OBC candidates under PM Vishwakarma-Basic skilling in Telangana and Nalgonda district as per SIDH reports Financial Year 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 (Upto 31.10.2025) Beneficiaries in Telangana 997 43,542 3,145 Beneficiaries in Nalgonda 216 6918 315 16.12.2025 358 Details of fundsand beneficiaries under NF-OBC (SHREYAS-OBC) i.r.o Telangana during last five years (Rs. In crore) Sr. No. FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Funds released 1.54 1.88 1.07 2.34 3.31 No. of Beneficiaries 39 34 39 52 58 Details of subsidy amount and beneficiaries under Dr. Ambedkar CSIS Intrrest Subsidy scheme (SHREYAS-OBC) i.r.o Telangana and Nalgonda district during last five years (Rs.in crore) Sr. No. FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Funds released 2.31 2.48 3.69 3.13 0.68 Beneficiaries in Telangana 426 548 381 280 106 Beneficiaries in Nalgonda 31 28 44 6 3 16.12.2025 359 JOB CARDHOLDERS UNDER MGNREGS IN UTTAR PRADESH 2596. ADV. PRIYA SAROJ: Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) the total number of active Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) job cardholders who were denied work and marked absent due to technical glitches in the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app during the financial year 2024-25 in Uttar Pradesh specifically in rural districts like Jaunpur; (b) whether it is a fact that Uttar Pradesh currently has a negative net balance of funds under MGNREGS, leading to wage delays for over three months for SC and ST workers, if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh district where internet connectivity issues have been formally logged as a hindrance for uploading real-time attendance; and (d) the steps taken to compensate workers who performed manual labor but were denied wages solely due to NMMS app failures? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN): (a), (c) and (d) To ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS), the Ministry has decided that States/UTs shall ensure capturing of attendance at the worksite through National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) App with two-time stamped, geo-tagged photographs of the 16.12.2025 360 workers in a day for all the works (except Individual Beneficiary Work) through NMMS w.e.f. 1st January, 2023. In order to avoid any inconvenience to the workers due to NMMS, provision has been made that in case any worksite is not located in network covered area or attendance could not be uploaded due to any other network issue then attendance can be captured in offline mode and can be uploaded once the device comes into network covered area. In case of exceptional circumstances owing to which attendance could not be uploaded, the provision for exemption at district level by District Program Coordinator also exists, which has since been decentralized to the Block level. During the financial year 2024-25, 99.08 % attendance has been marked through National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) in Uttar Pradesh under the Scheme. District-wise details is given in the enclosed Statement. In case of Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, as per NREGASoft, 100% attendance has been marked through National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) under the scheme. (b) Under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS, the wage payments are directly credited by the Central Government to the accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer protocol. Sanctions for wage payments are issued daily by the Ministry through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) based on fund transfer orders received from the States/ UTs after following due procedures. At the beginning of each financial year, admissible pending liabilities of the previous years, if any, are duly reimbursed by the Government of 16.12.2025 361 India. Accordingly, all due and admissible pending wage liabilities upto FY 2024-25 have already been cleared (except in case of State of West Bengal). With regard to Material and Admin components, States/UTs are required to furnish fund release proposals to the Government of India. The Central Government releases funds periodically in two tranches with each tranche consisting of one or more installments, keeping in view the “agreed to” Labour Budget, demand for works, opening balance, pace of utilization of funds, pending liabilities, overall performance and subject to submission of relevant documents by the States/UTs. Under the Scheme, in the current financial year 2025-26 (as on 11.12.2025), an amount of Rs. 8408.05 crore has been released to Uttar Pradesh, which includes Rs. 6733.93 crore for Wage component and an amount of Rs.1674.12 crore for Material and Admin components. As Sanction for payment of wages are issued by Ministry on a daily basis through PFMS (Public Finance Management System), after receipt of funds transfer orders from States/UTs after following the due procedures, the fund release status keeps updating on a daily basis. In the financial year 2025-26 (as on 12.12.2025), 99.26% Fund Transfer Orders (FTOs) are generated within 15 days from the closure of muster rolls in Uttar Pradesh under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS. 16.12.2025 362 STATEMENT Percentage of works having muster roll filled through NMMS App in Uttar Pradesh during FY 2024-25 under the scheme SI. No. Districts of Uttar Pradesh First Fortnight Second Fortnight Number of eligible works Number of works having musterroll filled through NMMS App. Percentage of works having musterroll filled through NMMS App. Number of eligible works Number of works having musterroll filled through NMMS App. Percentage of works having musterroll filled through NMMS App. 1 Agra 5158 5070 98.29 5934 5817 98.03 2 Aligarh 6372 6224 97.68 7103 6874 96.78 3 Ambedkar Nagar 6601 6428 97.38 7257 7084 97.62 4 Amethi 6685 6676 99.87 7453 7432 99.72 5 Amroha 6885 6834 99.26 7470 7416 99.28 6 Auraiya 4685 4588 97.93 5302 5198 98.04 7 Ayodhya 10639 10344 97.23 11467 11148 97.22 8 Azamgarh 14414 14341 99.49 14551 14445 99.27 9 Baghpat 660 659 99.85 653 652 99.85 10 Bahraich 10663 10486 98.34 11680 11453 98.06 11 Ballia 5328 5280 99.10 6124 6054 98.86 12 Balrampur 7606 7502 98.63 8127 8000 98.44 13 Banda 2196 2192 99.82 2772 2757 99.46 14 Barabanki 11787 11785 99.98 12221 12219 99.98 15 Bareilly 9113 8977 98.51 9960 9792 98.31 16 Basti 14518 14434 99.42 15104 14986 99.22 17 Bijnor 9161 9150 99.88 9485 9460 99.74 18 Budaun 7893 7740 98.06 8311 8160 98.18 19 Bulandshahr 2882 2875 99.76 2666 2654 99.55 20 Chandauli 8096 7978 98.54 8575 8420 98.19 21 Chitrakoot 1224 1224 100.00 1328 1328 100.00 22 Deoria 7614 7589 99.67 8070 8026 99.45 23 Etah 6165 6021 97.66 6743 6602 97.91 16.12.2025 363 24 Etawah 3398 3348 98.53 3709 3623 97.68 25 Farrukhabad 4272 4272 100.00 4648 4648 100.00 26 Fatehpur 4494 4407 98.06 4572 4465 97.66 27 Firozabad 7288 7234 99.26 8089 8008 99.00 28 Gautam Buddha Nagar 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Ghaziabad 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Ghazipur 7592 7541 99.33 8140 8057 98.98 31 Gonda 7252 7233 99.74 7801 7783 99.77 32 Gorakhpur 10958 10833 98.86 11197 11019 98.41 33 Hamirpur 3719 3719 100.00 4052 4052 100.00 34 Hapur 1044 1043 99.90 1024 1023 99.90 35 Hardoi 12674 12571 99.19 14028 13853 98.75 36 Hathras 3495 3488 99.80 3938 3923 99.62 37 Jalaun 6003 5981 99.63 6385 6327 99.09 38 Jaunpur 11591 11591 100.00 12410 12410 100.00 39 Jhansi 3506 3439 98.09 3967 3724 93.87 40 Kannauj 4421 4338 98.12 4705 4580 97.34 41 Kanpur Dehat 4526 4526 100.00 4800 4800 100.00 42 Kanpur Nagar 3502 3502 100.00 3888 3888 100.00 43 Kashganj 3439 3436 99.91 3507 3503 99.89 44 Kaushambi 2630 2530 96.20 2826 2742 97.03 45 Kheri 12983 12970 99.90 14145 14112 99.77 46 Kushi Nagar 10001 9939 99.38 11431 11283 98.71 47 Lalitpur 5053 5053 100.00 5091 5090 99.98 48 Lucknow 4576 4540 99.21 5536 5479 98.97 49 Maharajganj 8472 8454 99.79 9328 9294 99.64 50 Mahoba 2140 2137 99.86 2274 2266 99.65 51 Mainpuri 7887 7846 99.48 8093 8036 99.30 52 Mathura 4126 4055 98.28 4693 4557 97.10 53 Mau 7133 7133 100.00 7574 7574 100.00 54 Meerut 2961 2886 97.47 3077 2966 96.39 55 Mirzapur 7750 7750 100.00 8397 8397 100.00 56 Moradabad 5622 5600 99.61 6461 6447 99.78 57 Muzaffarnagar 4834 4834 100.00 5146 5146 100.00 58 Pilibhit 5270 5225 99.15 5936 5832 98.25 59 Pratapgarh 10602 10540 99.42 10591 10445 98.62 16.12.2025 364 60 Prayagraj 13012 12939 99.44 13687 13605 99.40 61 Rae Bareli 11431 11396 99.69 12639 12609 99.76 62 Rampur 7030 6954 98.92 7746 7654 98.81 63 Saharanpur 5848 5769 98.65 6493 6406 98.66 64 Sambhal 5960 5736 96.24 6196 5978 96.48 65 Sant Kabeer Nagar 5902 5889 99.78 6157 6127 99.51 66 Sant Ravidas Nagar 3022 3016 99.80 2996 2994 99.93 67 Shahjahanpur 7376 7373 99.96 7979 7974 99.94 68 Shamli 1712 1648 96.26 1917 1820 94.94 69 Shravasti 3770 3769 99.97 3787 3784 99.92 70 Siddharth Nagar 9818 9769 99.50 10059 9971 99.13 71 Sitapur 15371 15286 99.45 17003 16856 99.14 72 Sonbhadra 7005 7005 100.00 7350 7350 100.00 73 Sultanpur 8762 8744 99.79 8131 8099 99.61 74 Unnao 8489 8488 99.99 9218 9217 99.99 75 Varanasi 4202 4173 99.31 4703 4676 99.43 Total 490269 486345 99.20 525876 520449 98.97 (As per NREGASoft) DRUG SITUATION IN PUNJAB 2597. SHRIMATI HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the number of drug-related arrests and seizures made in Punjab during the last quarter; (b) the data on major anti-narcotics drives, including results and prosecution status, district-wise; (c) whether the Government has adopted any new technology or coordination mechanism for combating organized crime; 16.12.2025 365 (d) the steps taken for the rehabilitation of affected youth; and (e) the plans to strengthen inter-State and international border policing in Punjab? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI): (a)The number of drug-related arrests and seizures made in Punjab as reported by Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (DLEAs) to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) so far during 3rd quarter (July 2025-September 2025) is as under: Drugs/Cases/ Arrest 2025 Total Quantity (in Kg) 9,494 Total Cases 8,507 Total Arrests 11,400 Source- NCB (b) As informed by Anti-Narcotics Task Force Punjab, a campaign titled “Yudh Nashyain Virudh” has been initiated by Punjab Government with effect from 01st March, 2025. (i) The outcome of the campaign till date is as under: - (a) Cases registered - 26256 (b) No. of Accused - 38687 (c) Heroin - 1714 Kgs (d) Opium - 562 Kgs (e) Poppy Husk - 26698 Kgs (f) Cocaine - 4.364 Kgs (g) Ice - 21.792 Kgs (h) Intoxicant Powder - 38.867 Kgs 16.12.2025 366 (i) Pills/ capsules (in Nos) - 4267437 (j) Drug Money - Rs. 14,83,05,615/- (ii) 176 ‘Search and Cordon Operation’ were conducted from 01.03.2025 till date as Anti-Narcotics drive to curb the drug menace in the State. (iii) The district-wise Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases decided and number of cases where conviction made from 01.01.2022 to 30.11.2025 in Punjab is given in the enclosed Statement. (c) Government has taken various measures for better coordination and information technology driven initiatives in the field of Drug Law Enforcement. Some of the initiatives are as under: - (i) Constituted a 4-tier Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism which enables coordination among Central and State agencies. (ii) Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has been established in all States/UTs, which also serves as NCORD secretariats for local enforcement. (iii) Narco Coordination (NCORD) Portal accessible at https://narcoordindia.in/ is a gateway for all drugs and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) related information for all four tiers of stakeholders starting from district level to state level and Central Ministries including all Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (DLEAs). 16.12.2025 367 (iv) To assist all DLEAs/other investigation agencies for investigation and proactive policing, National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-Offenders (NIDAAN) portal is developed. It provides data of narcotics offenders involved in narcotics offences under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. (v) Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) is aimed to inter-link all police stations under common application software for the purpose of investigation, data analytics, research, policy making and providing Citizen Services such as reporting and tracking of complaints, request for antecedent verifications, etc. (vi) The Government has launched 1933- MANAS Helpline designed as a unified platform for citizens to report the drug-related issues via multiple communication. (d) The Government has taken various measures for rehabilitation support for citizens including youth including Punjab, some of which are as under: - (i) Launched Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) in all districts of the country. It has reached out to more-than 24.9 crore people including 8.7 crore youth and 6 crore women. In Punjab, it has reached out to more-than 17.59 lakh people including 5.47 lakh youth and 4.10 lakh women with participation of more than 11,231 educational institutions. (ii) Government is providing financial assistance to 349 Integrated Rehabilitation Centers for Addicts (IRCAs), 45 Community based 16.12.2025 368 Peer Led Intervention (CPLI) Centers, 76 Outreach and Drop In Centers (ODICs), 154 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs), 139 District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) across the country. Government is supporting 07 IRCAs, 02 ODICs and 01 CPLI in the State of Punjab. (iii) A Toll-free Helpline No.14446 for de-addiction is operated for providing primary counseling and immediate assistance to persons seeking help. (iv) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) have been signed with Spiritual organizations to support NMBA and conduct mass awareness activities. (v) The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched in 2020, marked its fifth glorious year with a grand national celebration on 19 November 2025 at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Over 10,000 participants including school and college students, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, Self-Help Groups, spiritual organisations, youth clubs, and NGOs attended the Amritsar event. More than 6.3 crore people participated nationwide through physical and virtual modes, with events organised at over 2,10,000 locations across all States and Union Territories. (e) The Government is taking proactive measures to strengthen Inter-State and International border policing, some of which are as under: - (i) The installation of upgraded Surveillance grid using AI based 16.12.2025 369 features, RADARS, Electro Optics Devices, Night Vision Devices, Motion Detectors with Integrated Command and Control Centre. (ii) Replacing Old design Fence with New design Fence to strengthen physical barrier along border. (iii) Constructions of lateral Road for faster operational and logistic movement of troops in the border area. (iv) High Mast Lights to improve lighting and illuminating dark patches in the border area. (v) Institutionalizing drone based capabilities for aerial surveillance/ reccee/ search/ domination etc. (vi) Anti Drone technology to counter illegal trafficking of drugs/ Arms/ Ammunition through drones from across the border. (vii) Use of Water Craft/ Boats and floating BOPs for domination of riverine area of International Border. (viii) Strengthening of Intelligence (Int) network and coordination with sister agencies. (ix) Border Guarding Forces and Railway Protection Force are empowered under the NDPS Act for enforcement at borders and rail routes. (x) The Government of Punjab has taken various measures for inter- State policing such as strengthening check points by establishing permanent and semi-permanent nakas, installation of high resolution CCTV cameras with night vision capabilities, enhanced 16.12.2025 370 intelligence coordination with neighboring States, mobile patrolling, community and village border watch etc. STATEMENT District-wise Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases decided and number of cases where conviction made from 01.01.2022 to 30.11.2025 in Punjab Sr.No. CP/District/Unit No. of cases decided No. of cases convicted 1. CP Amritsar 1144 814 2. CP. Jalandhar 688 604 3. CP Ludhiana 1167 1052 4. Amritsar (R) 1041 864 5. Batla 635 496 6. Gurdaspur 566 475 7. Pathankot 423 377 8. Tarn Taran 1404 1125 9. Ferozepur 1226 1001 10. Fazilka 568 420 11. Moga 1375 1068 12. Faridkot 624 441 13. Bathinda 1169 990 14. Shri Muktsar Sahib 662 496 15. Mansa 915 767 16. Patiala 1373 1204 17. Sangrur 589 519 18. Barnala 525 490 19. Malerkotla 368 331 20. Rupnagar 536 453 21. SAS Nagar 288 254 22. Fatehgarh Sahib 542 516 23. Ludhiana (R) 880 712 24. Khanna 480 423 25. SBS Nagar 1451 1391 16.12.2025 371 26. Jalandhar (R) 2136 1809 27. Hoshiarpur 1058 904 28. Kapurthala 990 848 29. GRP/PTL 251 137 30. SSOC/ASR 19 12 31. SSOC/Fazilka 14 10 32. SSOC/SAS Ngr. 45 45 33. PS ANTF 645 577 Total 25797 21625 Source: ANTF Punjab AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND CROP YIELDS 2598. SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) the manner in which the rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, heatwaves, and other extreme climatic events are affecting agricultural productivity and crop yields in the various agro-climatic zones in the country; (b) the details of adaptive measures and climate-resilient agricultural practices the Government is promoting to help farmers mitigate the impact of climate change; and (c) the details or steps being taken to promote the use of modern technology, such as drones, Al, and digital platforms, among small and marginal farmers, and to bridge the digital divide? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR): (a) and (b) Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, heatwaves, and other extreme 16.12.2025 372 climatic events pose challenges to agricultural productivity . Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is implementing the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project, to study the impact of climate change on agriculture. The Project undertakes district-level risk and vulnerability assessments, and simulation modelling to estimate future climate change projections and implications for agriculture. Risk and vulnerability assessment of agriculture to climate change has been carried out for 651 predominantly agricultural districts as per Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) protocols. 310 districts were identified as vulnerable, out of which 109 districts have been categorized as ‘very high’ and 201 districts as ‘highly’ vulnerable. For supporting adaptive capacity of farmers to climate variability, location-specific climate resilient technologies such as system of rice intensification, aerobic rice, direct seeding of rice, zero till wheat sowing, etc. have been demonstrated through KVKs in 448 Climate Resilient Villages of 151 climatically vulnerable districts. Capacity building for establishing village level seed banks and community nurseries is being undertaken. Further, to address the impact of climate change, ICAR has released 2900 varieties during last 10 years (2014-2024). Out of these 2661 varieties are tolerant to one or more biotic and/or abiotic stresses. Drought and flood tolerant climate-resilient varieties of rice, wheat, soybean, mustard, chickpea, sorghum, gram, and foxtail millet have been demonstrated in several NICRA villages. Several schemes are implemented under National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) to deal with the adverse climate situations in the agriculture 16.12.2025 373 sector. Per Drop More Crop scheme increases water use efficiency at the farm level through micro irrigation technologies i.e. drip and sprinkler irrigation. Rainfed Area Development scheme focuses on Integrated Farming System for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated with climatic variability. The Soil Health and Fertility scheme assists states in promoting Integrated Nutrient Management through judicious use of chemical fertilizers including secondary and micronutrients in conjunction with organic manures and bio- fertilizers. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, Agroforestry and National Barnboo Mission also promote climate resilience in agriculture. Further, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana along with weather index based Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme provide a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop by providing financial support to farmers suffering crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen natural calamities and adverse weather incidence. (c) The Government is taking several steps to promote the use of modern technology, such as drones, AI, and digital platforms, among small and marginal farmers and to bridge the digital divide. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT- enabled systems are being leveraged to improve crop productivity, sustainability, and farmer livelihoods. The ‘Kisan e-Mitra’ voice-based AI chatbot, supporting 11 regional languages, assists farmers with queries related to PM-KISAN and other programmes, handling over 20,000 queries daily and having responded to more than 95 lakh queries so far. The National Pest Surveillance System uses AI and Machine Learning for early detection of pest 16.12.2025 374 infestations, helping farmers reduce climate-induced crop losses; it is currently used by over 10,000 extension workers and covers 61 crops and more than 400 pests. AI-based analytics using field photographs and satellite imagery are also being deployed for crop-weather matching and monitoring of sowing patterns. To promote drone technology, financial assistance is provided under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM), under which small and marginal, SC/ST, women, and North Eastern State farmers receive 50% support (up to ₹5 lakh), while other farmers receive 40% support (up to ₹4 lakh) for individual drone ownership. To mitigate the impacts of adverse weather on agriculture, under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) scheme, medium-range weather forecasts for the next 5 days at the district and block levels are generated by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Based on rainfall and other weather parameters along with weather forecasts issued by IMD, 130 Agromet Field Units prepare Agromet Advisories in English as well as in the regional language for dissemination through multiple channels. The Panchayat-level weather forecast information is accessible through multiple digital platforms, including: eGramSwaraj (https://egramswaraj.gov.in/), ‘Gram Manchitra’ Application of Ministry of Panchayat Raj (https://grammanchitra.gov.in/gm4MVC), ‘Meri Panchayat’ Mobile App and Mausamgram web portal of IMD (https://mausamgram.imd.gov.in/). 16.12.2025 375 बांसवाड़ा म¤ एपीएमसी बाजारŌ का कायªकरण 2599. ®ी राजकुमार रोतः ³या कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः (क) देश म¤ िवगत पांच वषŎ के दौरान ई-राÕůीय कृिष बाजार (ई-एनएएम) से जुड़े एपीएमसी बाजारŌ कì वषª-वार, राºय-वार और िजला-वार सं´या िकतनी है और इस Èलेटफॉमª पर कुल िकतना कृिष Óयापार हòआ है; (ख) वतªमान म¤ बांसवाड़ा लोक सभा िनवाªचन ±ेý म¤ संचािलत एपीएमसी बाजारŌ कì सं´या िकतनी है और उनम¤ से िकतने बाजार ई-एनएएम पåरयोजना के अंतगªत संचािलत िकए जा रहे ह§; (ग) इन बाजारŌ म¤ गुणव°ा जांच, वजन मापने कì मशीनŌ, इंटरनेट तक पहòंच और ÿिश±ण कì िÖथित का Êयौरा ³या है; और (घ) ³या सरकार का बांसवाड़ा लोक सभा िनवाªचन ±ेý के ÿÂयेक Êलॉक Öतर पर एक एपीएमसी बाजार खोलकर सभी कृिष बाजारŌ म¤ ई-एनएएम को ÿभावी ढंग से लागू करने और िकसानŌ कì समÖयाओं के समाधान के िलए एक िविशĶ योजना िवकिसत करने का िवचार है और यिद हां, तो ऐसा कब तक िकए जाने कì संभावना है और यिद नहé, तो इसके ³या कारण ह§? कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी राम नाथ ठाकुर): (क) िपछले पांच वषŎ के दौरान 522 मंिडयŌ को राÕůीय कृिष बाजार (ई-नाम) पोटªल के साथ एकìकृत िकया गया है। कुल िमलाकर, 30 नवंबर 2025 तक 1,522 मंिडयŌ को ई-एनएएम Èलेटफॉमª पर शािमल िकया जा चुका है। 30 नवंबर 2025 तक, िविभÆन कृिष उÂपादŌ के 12.77 करोड़ मीिůक टन (एमटी) के कुल Óयापार और गणना योμय वÖतुओं (जैसे िक नाåरयल, पान, Öवीट कॉनª, नéबू और बांस) कì 54.62 करोड़ इकाइयŌ को ई-नाम पर दजª िकया गया है। िव°ीय वषª 2021-22 से िव°ीय वषª 2025-26 (नवंबर 2025 तक) के दौरान ई-नाम Èलेटफॉमª पर िकए गए कृिष Óयापार (मूÐय और माýा) का राºयवार, िजलावार और वषªवार िववरण https://sfacindia.com वेबसाइट पर "फॉमª और दÖतावेज़" 16.12.2025 376 खंड के अंतगªत उपलÊध है। (ख) राजÖथान सरकार से ÿाĮ जानकारी के अनुसार, बांसवाड़ा लोकसभा िनवाªचन ±ेý म¤ वतªमान म¤ दो कृिष उपज बाजार सिमितयां (एपीएमसी) - बांसवाड़ा और डूंगरपुर - कायªरत ह§, और दोनŌ ई-नाम Èलेटफॉमª के साथ एकìकृत ह§। (ग) राजÖथान सरकार से ÿाĮ जानकारी के अनुसार, ÿÂयेक एपीएमसी को ई-नाम के अंतगªत दो गुणव°ा परी±ण मशीन¤, दो इले³ůॉिनक वजन मशीन¤ और Æयूनतम 5 एमबीपीएस कì गित वाली इंटरनेट कनेि³टिवटी ÿदान कì गई है। ई-नाम राºय समÆवयक Ĭारा ýैमािसक ÿिश±ण सý आयोिजत िकए जाते ह§। िपछले पांच वषŎ म¤ 40 ÿिश±ण कायªøम आयोिजत िकए गए ह§, िजनम¤ 4,027 िहतधारकŌ को ÿिशि±त िकया गया है। (घ) कृिष िवपणन राºय का िवषय है, और कृिष उपज बाजार सिमितयŌ (एपीएमसी) का िविनयमन संबंिधत राºय कृिष उपज बाजार सिमित अिधिनयमŌ के तहत िकया जाता है। ई-नाम एक मांग-आधाåरत योजना है, और मौजूदा मंिडयŌ का एकìकरण राºय सरकारŌ/क¤þ शािसत ÿदेशŌ से ÿाĮ ÿÖतावŌ के आधार पर िकया जाता है। राजÖथान सरकार से बांसवाड़ा लोकसभा ±ेý म¤ ÿÂयेक Êलॉक Öतर पर कृिष उपज बाजार सिमित खोलने या ई-नाम से संबंिधत िकसी िविशĶ िवÖतार के िलए कोई ÿÖताव ÿाĮ नहé हòआ है। NUTRI-SENSITIVE AGRI-RESOURCES AND INNOVATIONS PROGRAMME 2600. 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