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Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state: (a) the details regarding the number of fisheries research institutes and regional research centres under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and other central bodies in the country, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh; 10.03.2026 541 (b) whether the Government has any proposals to establish additional fisheries research centres in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the proposed locations, budget allocated and released during the last three years, year-wise and timelines set in this regard; (c) the details regarding new research programmes introduced to support fish farmers including studies on aquaculture technology, disease management, genetic improvement, and sustainable practices during the last three years, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh; (d) the steps taken by the Government to disseminate and raise awareness among fish farmers regarding best practices in fish farming, feed management, health monitoring and climate adaptation techniques, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh; and (e) whether the Government collaborates with State universities and private sector for public-private research partnerships in Andhra Pradesh, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor State-wise? THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ; AND MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH): (a) As reported by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), eight resource-specific Fisheries Research Institutes operate across the country, supported by their research stations and centres (thirty research stations/Centres), located in diverse ecological zones details of which is given in the enclosed Statement. 10.03.2026 542 (b) The ICAR has reported that four regional fisheries research centres are currently operating in Andhra Pradesh. These include the Kakinada Regional Centre of the ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), which also maintains a field centre at Balabhadrapuram; the Regional Research Centre of the ICAR–Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) at Vijayawada; the Regional Research Centre of the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) at Visakhapatnam; and the Regional Research Centre of the ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), also located in Visakhapatnam. ICAR has further indicated that there is no current proposal for establishing additional centres under ICAR in the State of Andhra Pradesh. (c) ICAR Fisheries Research Institutes have developed nationally relevant technologies that strengthen productivity, sustainable water use, species and system diversification, cost-effective feeds, fish health management, genetic improvement, AMR mitigation, responsible fishing, and value addition. In Andhra Pradesh, their work over the past three years has been especially impactful. Genetically improved freshwater species such as Jayanti rohu, AhR Jayanti rohu, Amrit catla, Mahamagur, and CIFA GI Scampi have been disseminated to farmers. A major initiative on Super-Intensive Precision Shrimp Farming has been launched by ICAR-CIBA and NFDB at Moolapolam, Srikakulam, to support commercial-scale adoption. Pangasius breeding and seed production technologies have been demonstrated to farmers and entrepreneurs, while indigenous ornamental fish breeding has been showcased in East Godavari. The state has also advanced integrated seaweed–shrimp 10.03.2026 543 winter cropping, particularly the co-culture of Gracilaria salicornia with P. vannamei in Srikakulam, promoting diversification and strengthening coastal livelihoods. (d) The Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that the State has enacted key acts to regulate aquaculture and ensure quality inputs, including the Andhra Pradesh State Aquaculture Development Authority Act, 2020. It conducts training programs, on-field demonstrations, farmer field schools, exposure visits, and capacity-building initiatives under PMMSY. Awareness is raised through technical literature and advisories, implemented via ICAR regional centers, the State Fisheries Department, Fisheries University, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Andhra Pradesh. ICAR has also indicated that its fisheries research institutes and centres have been developing and disseminating need‑based technologies across various aspects of fisheries and aquaculture jointly with other Government Departments/agencies. Over the past three years, they have provided technical support, training, and demonstrations to more than 40,000 stakeholders, including those in Andhra Pradesh. (e) The Government of Andhra Pradesh has informed that the Department of Fisheries collaborates with state universities and the private sector for public- private research partnerships. The Department of Fisheries works with national programs like National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD)and National Residue Control Programme (NRCP) to strengthen aquatic animal health management, disease diagnostics, and compliance with export standards. Additionally, through the State Institute of Fisheries 10.03.2026 544 Technology (SIFT), Kakinada, it partners with ICAR institutes, the State Fisheries University, and private entities for technology validation, broodstock development, skill enhancement, and adoption of best practices. STATEMENT Details of fisheries research institutes and regional research centres under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and other central bodies Institutes States represented Headquarters Regional/Research Centres Deemed University 1. Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai Maharashtra  Madhya Pradesh (Powarkheda)  Andhra Pradesh (Kakinada)  Haryana (Rohtak)  West Bengal (Kolkata)  Bihar (Motipur) Research Institutes 2. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi Kerala  Tamil Nadu (Mandapam, Chennai and Tuticorin)  Andhra Pradesh (Visakhapatnam)  Gujarat (Veraval)  Maharashtra (Mumbai)  Karnataka (Karwar and Mangalore)  Kerala (Calicut and Vizhinjam)  West Bengal (Digha) 3. Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Kolkata West Bengal  Karnataka (Bangalore)  Uttar Pradesh (Allahabad)  Assam (Guwahati) 4. Central Institute of Kerala  Maharashtra (Mumbai) 10.03.2026 545 Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi  Andhra Pradesh (Visakhapatnam)  Gujarat (Veraval) 5. Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar Odisha  Karnataka (Bangalore)  West Bengal (Rahara)  Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada)  Punjab (Bathinda) 6. Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai Tamil Nadu  West Bengal (Kakdwip)  Gujarat (Navsari) 7. Central Institute of Coldwater Fisheries Research (CICFR), Bhimtal Uttarakhand  Experimental station at Champawat, Uttarakhand 8. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Lucknow Uttar Pradesh  Kerala (Kochi) INTEGRATED PROGRAMME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 2844. SHRI BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL: Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state: (a) the current number of operational Senior Citizen Homes under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) in the country, State-wise; (b) whether the Government has identified any "Zero-Facility Districts" in Chhattisgarh where no Government-aided senior citizen home currently exists and the steps being taken to bridge this gap, if so, the details thereof; 10.03.2026 546 (c) the number of specialized units established for senior citizens afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia in India and Chhattisgarh under the current mission cycle; (d) whether the Government is planning to move towards a "Direct Benefit" or "Public-Private Partnership (PPP)" model to reduce the heavy dependency on NGOs for the delivery of elderly care services in remote areas of India, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of the various initiatives and schemes for the welfare of growing senior citizens in the country? 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) There are a total of 705 Senior Citizen Homes being supported by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of Atal Vayo Abhudaya Yojana (AVYAY). The State-wise list of these Senior Citizen Homes is given in the enclosed Statement-I. (b) As per AVYAY scheme guidelines, a district where no Senior Citizen Home is found as per the District-wise survey conducted by the State Government, is termed as a Gap district. At present, there are 30 Gap Districts in the State of Chhattisgarh. Currently, there are three Senior Citizen Homes being assisted under IPSrC in Chhattisgarh. To bridge this gap, this Department invites 10.03.2026 547 applications from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for running projects of Senior Citizen Homes in these gap districts through the e-Anudaan portal throughout the year, for selection of Senior Citizen Homes. (c) Under IPSrC, financial assistance is also provided to the NGOs for running and maintenance of Continuous Care Homes (CCH) for the Senior Citizens who are seriously ill and require continuous nursing care and respite or those who are afflicted with Alzheimer's disease/ Dementia. There are a total of 13 Continuous Care Homes (CCH) in the country which are being assisted under IPSrC. At present, there is no CCH being assisted under IPSrC in the State of Chhattisgarh. (d) No such proposal is presently under consideration in the Department. (e) The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing an umbrella scheme, namely Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) for the welfare of senior citizens across the country. The brief of the scheme is given in the enclosed Statement-II. Further, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had also launched a ''National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly” (NPHCE) in 2010-11 to address various health related issues of elderly people. The details of NPCHE are given in the enclosed Statement-III. The Ministry of Rural Development implements National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), a social security programme for the most vulnerable persons of society living below poverty line, both in rural and urban areas 10.03.2026 548 irrespective of the category of the beneficiaries. The details of NSAP are given in the enclosed Statement-IV. STATEMENT-I Statewise Number of Senior Citizen Homes and Continuous Care Homes under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens Sl. No. State Number of Senior Citizens Home 1 Andhra Pradesh 90 2 Arunachal Pradesh 4 3 Assam 40 4 Bihar 8 5 Chhattisgarh 3 6 Delhi 2 7 Goa 1 8 Gujarat 5 9 Haryana 14 10 Himachal Pradesh 5 11 Jammu And Kashmir 13 12 Jharkhand 15 13 Karnataka 42 14 Kerala 8 15 Madhya Pradesh 32 16 Maharashtra 72 17 Manipur 41 18 Meghalaya 2 19 Mizoram 1 20 Nagaland 12 21 Odisha 86 22 Puducherry 2 23 Rajasthan 23 24 Tamil Nadu 75 10.03.2026 549 25 Telangana 22 26 Tripura 4 27 Uttar Pradesh 49 28 Uttarakhand 4 29 West Bengal 30 30 Grand Total 705 STATEMENT-II Details of components under AVYAY scheme are as follows- i. IPSrC(Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens)- Under IPSrC, grant-in-aid is provided to the organisations for maintenance of Senior Citizen Homes (Sr.CH), Continuous Care Homes (CCH), Mobile Medicare Units (MMU) and Physiotherapy Clinics. The objective of the scheme is to improve the quality of life of the Senior Citizens, especially indigent senior citizens by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities and by encouraging productive and active ageing. ii. SAPSrC (State Action Plan for Senior Citizens)- The Government of India perceives a major and critical role of all the States/ UTs Governments in welfare of senior citizens. Each State/UT is expected to plan taking into account their local considerations and frame their own State Action Plans for the welfare of their senior citizens. Under SAPSrC, the Ministry releases funds to the States/UTs for implementation of their action plans. SAPSrC is being implemented since FY 2019-20. 10.03.2026 550 iii. RVY (Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana)- The scheme aims for providing Physical Aids and Assisted Living Devices for Senior Citizens below poverty line and with the family income not exceed to Rs. 15,000/-per month. The scheme is being implemented since 2017. iv. Elderline- The National Helpline for Sr Citizens (14567) is to generate awareness about the Act, Schemes and Programmes being executed by different Central and State Governments and to provide platform to redress grievances of Sr Citizens across the country. v. Training of Geriatric Care Givers- The main objective is to bridge the gap in supply and increasing demand in the field of geriatric caregivers so as to provide more professional services to the senior citizens and also to create a cadre of professional care givers in the field of geriatrics. Considering the acute shortage of Geriatric Caregivers and the increasing demand in the market, the Department has decided to trained 1,00,000 trainees in the field of Geriatric Care givers in order to meet the demand. vi. Other Initiatives for Senior Citizens- In order to solve the problems of healthy and productive ageing, several initiatives are being done across the country. The proposed initiatives are aimed at involving the elders in building up knowledge which can be useful for the society as a whole. vii. Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE)- The main objective is to promote out-of-the-box and innovative solutions for the commonly faced problems, innovative start- ups would be identified and encouraged for 10.03.2026 551 developing products, processes and services for the welfare of the elderly. STATEMENT-III Details of NPHCE The NPHCE is an articulation of the International and national commitments of the Government as envisaged under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) adopted by the Government of India in 1999 and Section 20 of “The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007” dealing with provisions for medical care of Senior Citizens The objective of NPHCE is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality long-term, comprehensive and dedicated healthcare services to the elderly. Components of the Program: 1. National Health Mission (NHM) Component: Primary and Secondary care service delivery through District Hospitals (DH), Community Health Centres (CHC), Primary Health Centres (PHC), Sub-Centre/Health and Wellness Centres. 2. Tertiary Component: (‘Rashtriya Varisth Jan Swasthya Yojana’) These services are being provided though Regional Geriatric Centres (RGCs) located at 17 Medical colleges and two National Centres of Aging (NCAs) one in AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi and another in Madras Medical College, Chennai. 10.03.2026 552 3. Research: A Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) project:-The LASI is a nationally representative survey of older persons in India is being undertaken through International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai. Package of Services: The program has two components for provision of geriatric health care services i.e: district/ sub-district level component and tertiary level component. The package of services provided to elderly people at both levels is as given below. Sub Centre: a. Health Education related to healthy ageing, environmental modifications, nutritional requirements, life styles and behavioural changes. b. Special attention to home bound / bedridden elderly persons and provide training to the family health care providers in looking after the disabled elderly persons. Primary Health Centre: Weekly geriatric clinic by a trained Medical Officer (MO). Services would include: conducting health assessment of the elderly persons and simple investigation including blood sugar, etc. Community Health Centre a. Biweekly geriatric Clinic and Rehabilitation services to be arranged by trained staff and rehabilitation worker at CHCs. 10.03.2026 553 b. Domiciliary visits by the rehabilitation worker will be undertaken for bed-ridden elderly and counseling to family members for care such patients. District Hospitals: a. Dedicated Geriatric OPD services, In-door admissions through 10 bedded geriatric ward, laboratory investigations and rehabilitation services. b. Provide services for the elderly patients referred by the CHCs/PHCs etc. and refer severe cases to tertiary level hospitals. Tertiary Level (A) Regional Geriatric Centers: a. Provide tertiary level services for complicated/serious Geriatric Cases referred from Medical Colleges, District Hospitals and below. b. Conduct post graduate courses in Geriatric Medicine. Each RGC to produce 2 post graduates (MD geriatrics) every year. c. Providing training to the trainers of identified District hospitals and medical colleges d. Developing/and updating Training modules, guidelines and IEC materials. e. Research on specific elderly diseases. (B) National Centre of Ageing a. High level tertiary care with multidisciplinary clinical services involving medical and surgical disciplines. 10.03.2026 554 b. Specialised OPD care in various clinical disciplines. Special clinics like memory clinic, fall and syncope clinic, frail elderly clinic, aids and appliances clinic, implants and cosmetic clinic. c. Day care centre for: Investigations, rehabilitation, respite care, dementia care ,continence care d. In patient care for: Intensive care, acute rehabilitation, diagnostic and therapeutic services, long term rehabilitation service. e. Human resources development in all sub-specialties of Geriatric Medicine f. Developing evidence based treatment protocols for Geriatric diseases prevalent in the country. STATEMENT-IV Details of NSAP Under the NSAP programme, the old aged, widows, and disabled persons belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and fulfilling eligibility criteria prescribed in the NSAP guidelines, are provided financial assistance, in form of pension, ranging from Rs.200/- to Rs.500/- p.m. and in the case of death of the breadwinner of such family, lump sum assistance of Rs. 20,000/- is given to the bereaved family.One of the components under the scheme is Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme under which assistance of ₹ 200/- per month to persons in the age group of 60-79 years is provided and ₹ 500/- per month to persons of 80 years and above is provided. 10.03.2026 555 IMPLEMENTATION OF NATURAL FARMING IN TELANGANA 2845. SHRI KUNDURU RAGHUVEER: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to promote Natural Farming across the country under schemes such as the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) and other allied programmes; (b) the current status of implementation of Natural Farming in Telangana, including the total area covered, number of farmers enrolled, and districts identified for promotion; (c) whether any financial assistance, training programmes, capacity-building initiatives, or demonstration clusters have been sanctioned for Telangana during the last three years, and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government has conducted any assessment regarding yield performance, cost reduction, soil health improvement, and market linkage support under Natural Farming practices? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY): (a) The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) on 25th November 2024 as a centrally sponsored scheme which is being implemented across the country. (b) and (c) The Government is implementing NMNF across the country to promote Natural Farming including the State of Telangana. NMNF is 10.03.2026 556 implemented in cluster mode. In Telangana, 489 clusters have been formed covering an area of 24,736.32 Ha in 32 districts. Further, 61,125 farmers have been registered under the scheme. 979 Krishi Sakhis/Community Resource Persons (CRPs) have been trained at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)/Agricultural Universities (AUs)/local Natural Farming Institutes (LNFIs). 315 Bio-Input Resource Centers (BRCs) have been established for production and supply of NF inputs at local levels. Rs. 17.955 lakh was released to the State for the financial year 2024–25 and Rs. 1,323.51 lakh has been released to the State in 2025–26. (d) Indian Council of Agricultural Research through All India Network on Natural Farming is carrying out research programme with 20 cooperation centres covering 16 States to develop package of practices for Natural Farming. The programme involves 11 State Agricultural Universities, 8 ICAR institutes/centres and 1 deemed to be university. The research outcome shows measurable improvements in soil health indicators. Over 2-3 years, natural farming plots showed rising soil organic carbon (SOC) levels – for example, SOC increased from ~0.90% to 1.15% in Himalayan trials. The research outcome also shows that Organic farming packages for 80 cropping systems is suitable for States, along with varieties suitable for organic farming in major crops. Organic farming significantly enhanced soil health, with SOC levels consistently higher than both in organic and transitional (“towards organic”) systems across all crop categories. 10.03.2026 557 Natural Farming Certification System (NFCS) has been initiated as "PGS-INDIA NATURAL" for certification of all produces of natural farming in accordance with the Natural Farming Standards. It is an online certification system and implemented through National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF). More than 14 lakh farmers have been registered under the natural farming certification system till date with more than 6 lakh farmers issued NF certificates. Certification will enable farmers to get premium price for natural products. EXPORT OF READYMADE GARMENTS/TEXTILES/HANDLOOMS 2846. DR. M. K. VISHNU PRASAD: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state : (a) the details of total export of readymade garments/textiles/handlooms made during the last five years; (b) whether there is a decline in export of these items during the last three financial years; (c) if so, the details of decline of exports to the USA/EU Countries; (d) whether the new tariff imposed on India by USA has taken a toll on such exports; and (e) if so, the details thereof including from Tamil Nadu? THE MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH): (a) to (e) The details of total export of readymade garments/textiles/handloom made during the last five years is as under: 10.03.2026 558 Value in USD Million Category FY: 2020-21 FY: 2021-22 FY: 2022-23 FY: 2023-24 FY: 2024-25 Readymade garments 12,272 16,015 16,191 14,532 15,989 Cotton textiles 11,128 17,166 11,085 12,258 12,299 Man-made textiles 4,180 6,294 5,412 5,081 5,295 Carpets 1,491 1,790 1,366 1,395 1,541 Jute products 397 537 462 353 400 Silk products 76 109 95 119 162 Wool and Woolen textiles 109 166 205 192 160 Handloom Products 223 269 183 140 142 Total Textile and Readymade garments 29,877 42,347 34,997 34,072 35,988 Handicrafts 1,708 2,088 1,689 1,802 1,767 Total Textiles, Readymade garments including Handicrafts 31,585 44,435 36,686 35,874 37,755 Source: DGCIS, Provisional Data The total textiles and readymade garment exports increased from USD 34,997 million in FY 2022–23 to USD 35,988 million in FY 2024–25, registering a CAGR of 1.4% during the last 03 financial year’s period. Exports of Textiles and readymade garments, including handicrafts, from India to the USA increased from USD 10,468 million in FY 2022–23 to USD 10,938 million in FY 2024–25. The exports to the EU-27 remained broadly stable during the same period, with exports recorded at USD 7,670 million in FY 2022–23 to USD 7,618 million in FY 2024–25. The exports to any market depends on several factors, including price competitiveness, labour costs, productivity, quality standards, availability of 10.03.2026 559 raw materials, logistics efficiency, compliance with regulatory requirements, and tariffs in the destination market. The market access conditions, global demand, exchange rate movements, and trade agreements also influence export performance. Despite global economic headwinds, Indian Textile and Apparel exports have demonstrated resilience, supported by diversification of export destinations, improved manufacturing capacities, and various trade facilitation and export promotion initiatives undertaken by the Government. The total Textiles and Apparel, including handicrafts exports from Tamil Nadu during April–January of FY 2025–26 were USD 6,605.4 million, as compared to USD 6,659.5 million in the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting overall resilience in the Sector. India and the United States announced a trade deal on 2nd February 2026. A Joint Statement for the same was released on February 07, 2026. On February 07 2026, 25% additional ad valorem tariffs imposed by the U.S. on certain India’s exports citing India’s imports of Russian oil were removed. Pursuant to US Supreme Court judgement dated 20th February 2026 invalidating reciprocal tariffs, the reciprocal tariffs are no longer in force. The US Government has issued Executive Orders imposing 10% tariffs on all countries. The Government is studying all the developments thereafter for their implications and remains engaged with the US Government. 10.03.2026 560 űग मािफया के िवŁĦ िवशेष अिभयान 2847. ®ी रामवीर िसंह िबधूड़ी: ³या गृह मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक: (क) ³या िदÐली पुिलस राÕůीय राजधानी को नशामुĉ बनाने के िलए űग मािफया के िवŁĦ कोई िवशेष अिभयान/मुिहम चला रही है; (ख) यिद हां, तो उĉ अिभयान/मुिहम के तहत कì-गई-कारªवाई का Êयौरा ³या है; (ग) अब तक दजª कì गई ÿथम सूचना åरपोटŎ (एफआईआर) कì कुल सं´या, िगरÉतार िकए गए ÓयिĉयŌ कì सं´या और जÊत िकए गए कुल मादक पदाथŎ का Êयौरा ³या है; (घ) ³या सरकार ने उĉ अिभयान के अंतगªत मादक पदाथŎ के तÖकरŌ कì संपि°यŌ को जÊत िकया है और यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; और (ङ) ³या ऐसी िकसी संपि° को बुलडोजर से ढहाया गया है और यिद हां तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है? गृह मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी िनÂयानÆद राय): (क) और (ख) जी हाँ, िदÐली पुिलस ने राÕůीय राजधानी को नशामुĉ बनाने के उĥेÔय से űग मािफया के िखलाफ एक संक¤िþत ÿवतªन अिभयान के łप म¤ "ऑपरेशन कवच" शुł िकया है, िजसके तहत िदनांक 13.05.2023 से 23.01.2026 तक, िदÐली के िविभÆन िहÖसŌ म¤ कुल 12 ऐसे िवशेष अिभयान चलाए गए l इन अिभयानŌ के अंतगªत, 9,694 ÖथानŌ पर छापेमारी कर Öवापक औषिध और मन:ÿभावी पदाथª अिधिनयम, 1985 के तहत 851 और िदÐली उÂपाद शुÐक अिधिनयम, 2009 के तहत 1,690 मामले दजª िकए गए तथा कुल 2,640 ÓयिĉयŌ को िगरÉतार िकया गया। (ग) वषª 2023 से 2026 (15.02.2026 तक) के दौरान, िदÐली पुिलस Ĭारा űग से सÌबंिधत कुल 5,467 ÿाथिमकì दजª कì गई, 7,134 ÓयिĉयŌ को िगरÉतार िकया गया; और लगभग 17,435 10.03.2026 561 िकलोúाम िविभÆन ÿकार के űμस जैसे चरस, अफìम, गांजा, Öमैक, हेरोइन, खसखस, कोकìन इÂयािद जÊत कì गई। (घ) और (ङ) िदÐली पुिलस ने űग तÖकरŌ कì कोई संपि° जÊत नहé कì है। तथािप, वषª 2023 से 2026 (15.02.2026 तक) के दौरान, िदÐली पुिलस ने, Öथानीय िनकायŌ के साथ िमलकर, űग तÖकरŌ कì संपि°यŌ को ढहाने के िलए कुल 29 संयुĉ अिभयान चलाए ह§। SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO KANDI AND BORDER AREAS OF PUNJAB 2848. DR. RAJ KUMAR CHABBEWAL: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that the Kandi and border areas of Punjab face similar geographical disadvantages to Jammu and Kashmir and North-Eastern States, including difficult terrain, lack of irrigation facilities, frequent security concerns due to international border proximity, backwardness in infrastructure and employment opportunities and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received any representation from the Government of Punjab or public representatives seeking special category status or a special development package for the Kandi and border belt of Punjab on the lines of assistance extended to Jammu and Kashmir and North- Eastern States; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon; (d) whether the Government proposes to introduce a dedicated Central package, special industrial incentives, enhanced border area development 10.03.2026 562 funds, and infrastructure projects for the Kandi and border areas of Punjab; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI): (a) to (e) Under Border Area Development Programme 2355 works of estimated cost Rs. 230.9 crore have been completed in the State of Punjab. Rs.189.06 crore have been released to State Govt. of Punjab since the FY 2014-15 under BADP. Further, BADP is in its sunset phase and no new projects are being approved under the programme. Central Government has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II), as a Central Sector Scheme, with a total outlay of ₹6839 crores till the Financial Year 2028-29 for comprehensive development of identified villages located in blocks abutting international land borders (ILBs), other than the Northern Border already covered under VVP-I, in the States/UTs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, J andK, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Trupura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Further, no representation has been received regarding seeking special category status or a special development package for Kandi and border belt of Punjab on the lines of assistance extended to Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern States. 10.03.2026 563 SCHOLARSHIP TO SC COMMUNITY 2849. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT: Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state: (a) the details of the scholarship/fellowship schemes currently being implemented by the Government for SC/ST Ph.D. scholars, along with the eligibility criteria prescribed under each scheme; (b) whether separate categories of scholarships/fellowships are available for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities who have qualified the UGC-NET examination and if so, the details thereof, including the three categories of eligibility, financial assistance provided and duration of such support; (c) the total number of beneficiaries under each of the above schemes during the last three years, year and State/UT-wise; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to enhance access, awareness and timely disbursement of scholarships to SC/ST Ph.D. scholars? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE): (a) The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs are implementing the ‘National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students’ (NFSC) and the ‘National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Students’ (NFST) for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Ph.D. scholars respectively. The eligibility criteria for SC and ST students for these schemes is as under: 10.03.2026 564 Scheme Eligibility National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) (i)Qualifying UGC-NET (JRF) or Joint UGC-CSIR NET examination and securing admission in Universities/Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). (ii) No age limit National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Students (NFST) (i) At least 55% marks in Post-Graduation and qualifying UGC-NET or Joint UGC-CSIR NET examination and securing admission in Universities/Institutions covered under the scheme. (ii)Maximum age 36 years (b) Under National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) and National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Students (NFST), there are no separate categories of scholarships/fellowships. However under NFSC scheme, out of 2000 slots annually, 1500 slots for UGC-NET (for humanities) and 500 slots for joint UGC-CSIR NET (for science stream) have been earmarked. (c) The State/UT-wise details of SC and ST beneficiaries during last three years is given in the enclosed Statement. (d) To enhance access, awareness, and timely disbursement of scholarships to SC/ST Ph.D. scholars, the Government has undertaken several measures such as implementation of the schemes through a dedicated online Scholarship and Fellowship Management Portal (SFMP), disbursement of fellowships through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in the aadhaar seeded account of the eligible applicants, streamlining of verification processes and 10.03.2026 565 dissemination of information through the websites and outreach activities of the Department, NSFDC and UGC to ensure wider awareness among eligible students. STATEMENT Details of Year-wise and State/UT-wise number of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Scholars covered under NFSC and NFST Scheme during 2022-23 to 2024-25 Sl. No. State/UT Name Number of Scholars 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 SC ST SC ST SC ST 1 ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS 12 0 20 1 6 1 2 ANDHRA PRADESH 77 106 147 90 105 59 3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 1 129 0 133 0 142 4 ASSAM 51 180 70 189 86 195 5 BIHAR 49 15 93 13 85 10 6 CHANDIGARH 12 0 16 0 19 0 7 CHHATTISGARH 31 101 43 109 54 113 8 DELHI 196 0 250 0 260 0 9 GOA 0 1 0 1 1 0 10 GUJARAT 37 145 53 146 47 113 11 HARYANA 194 0 258 0 263 0 12 HIMACHAL PRADESH 125 45 157 54 160 35 13 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 57 119 73 119 69 103 14 JHARKHAND 24 74 31 73 34 67 15 KARNATAKA 150 296 213 289 200 203 16 KERALA 90 14 125 12 140 11 17 LADAKH 0 51 0 55 0 53 18 LAKSHADWEEP 0 1 0 1 0 1 10.03.2026 566 19 MADHYA PRADESH 59 67 118 53 107 36 20 MAHARASHTRA 102 79 147 81 149 69 21 MANIPUR 18 138 32 147 43 139 22 MEGHALAYA 1 122 1 142 1 138 23 MIZORAM 0 292 0 288 0 340 24 NAGALAND 0 186 0 216 0 222 25 ODISHA 68 141 106 142 84 191 26 PUDUCHERRY 3 0 4 2 5 1 27 PUNJAB 212 0 243 0 221 0 28 RAJASTHAN 128 102 176 104 174 88 29 SIKKIM 3 20 4 21 4 20 30 TAMIL NADU 75 27 107 24 102 22 31 TELANGANA 111 353 166 313 122 173 32 THE DADRA NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU 0 0 0 1 0 1 33 TRIPURA 6 35 6 46 4 51 34 UTTAR PRADESH 462 10 735 15 776 17 35 UTTARAKHAND 58 6 88 8 95 8 36 WEST BENGAL 483 83 687 87 727 76 Total *2895 2938 *4169 2975 *4143 2698 *As the tenure of Fellowship under NFSC Scheme is upto 5 years and a Scholar is repeated over the years, therefore, a Scholar is counted once during the year despite multiple payments. Source: Scholarship and Fellowship Management Portal (SFMP) SHORTAGE OF FOODGRAIN CAPACITY 2850. SHRI JAI PRAKASH: Will the Minister of COOPERATION be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 567 (a) whether it is a fact that in order to address the shortage of foodgrains capacity in the country and if so, the details thereof; and (b) the Government has taken an initiative to make the country world's largest grain storage in cooperative sector and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF COOPERATION (SHRI AMIT SHAH): (a) and (b) In order to address the shortage of storage capacity for food grains in the country and creation of decentralised scientific grain storage infrastructure, the Government, on 31st May, 2023, has approved the Plan for the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”, which has been rolled out as a Pilot Project. The Plan entails creation of various agri infrastructure including godowns, custom hiring centers, processing units, Fair Price Shops, etc. at PACS/ other cooperative societies level through convergence of various existing schemes of the Government of India (GoI), such as, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure Scheme (AMI), Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM), Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME), etc. Under the pilot project, construction of godowns in 11 PACS of 11 States has been completed. So far, construction of godowns has been completed in 120 PACS across the country (Pilot Phase I – 11, Rajasthan – 90, Maharashtra – 15, Gujarat – 4) creating a total storage capacity of 72,702 MT. 10.03.2026 568 Additionally, agencies such as Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) and State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs) have identified 378 districts/ location across the country as per their storage requirement and States/UTs concerned have been requested for further identification of land in PACS and other Cooperative Societies. Further, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has agreed to provide uniform hiring assurance for 9 years to PACS/ other cooperative societies godowns under the Plan. The following progress has been made:  In Phase I, FCI has identified 216 potential locations for hiring of godowns of 2500 MT and above (1671 MT and above for North Eastern and Hilly areas)  About 26.03 LMT Storage requirement has been mapped by FCI in 216 potential locations in 18 States /UTs. In order to broaden implementation capacity and scale, the Plan has been expanded beyond PACS to include all Cooperative Societies, Cooperative Federations, and Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS). DIGITAL VILLAGE PROJECT 2851. SHRI MALAIYARASAN D.: Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 569 (a) the number of villages in Tamil Nadu where the Digital Village Project is fully operational with all planned digital facilities; (b) the measures taken to ensure adequate internet bandwidth, electricity and access to digital devices for all residents; (c) whether special initiatives have been taken for women, students and marginalized groups to ensure equitable access to digital services; and (d) the steps proposed to address digital divide and infrastructure gaps in villages facing connectivity or resource constraints? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN): (a) to (d) As informed by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, for providing high bandwidth capacity internet/broadband connectivity and mobile services to remote and rural villages and islands in the country that currently lack coverage, a number of steps and projects have been taken up with funding from Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) [erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)], Department of Telecommunications (DoT). BharatNet project is being implemented in a phased manner to provide broadband connectivity to all the Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country. As of February 2026, about 2,17,805 GPs have been made service ready under BharatNet project in the country including 10,886 GPs in Tamil Nadu. Further, Amended BharatNet Program (ABP), approved by the Government of India on 04.08.2023, is under implementation for up- gradation of existing network of BharatNet Phase-I and Phase-II thereby 10.03.2026 570 ensuring creation of network in balance GPs, and further the connectivity to remaining non-GP villages on demand basis. Under 4G Saturation Project and other mobile projects, till February 2026, 24,263 mobile towers have been commissioned in uncovered remote and rural areas of the country. Commissioning of submarine optical fibre cable between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2312 Km) and between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (1869 km), and creation of 225Km OFC network in Lakshadweep Islands for provision of FTTH and other services have facilitated faster roll out of fixed line broadband/internet services, mobile services (4G/5G) and other high-speed data services in the Islands. The Department of Rural Development with the support of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Centre for Development of Advance Computing (CDAC) and Digital India Corporation (DIC) has designed, developed and implemented various IT driven solutions for implementation of its flagship schemes. In order to mitigate digital divide and to ensure last mile reach, the digital governance solutions delivering services at Gram Panchayat level are developed with offline capabilities, divyang friendly platforms and simple user interface with multi-lingual facilities. This ensures that access to these solutions are not limited to internet connected areas but also to remote or non-connected areas. 10.03.2026 571 MIDC INDUSTRIAL LAND 2852. SHRI SHAHU SHAHAJI CHHATRAPATI: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (a) the prevailing rate of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) industrial land in Kolhapur district; (b) whether land pricing varies based on project size or employment generation, if so, the details thereof; and (c) the incentives available for large manufacturing projects in Kolhapur district? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA): (a) and (b) 'Industries' is primarily a State subject. As per information received from the State Government of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has issued a Circular No. P-71225 dated 15.03.2024 wherein the revised prevailing rates of Industrial plots in various industrial areas have been made effective from 01.04.2024. These rates do not vary as per project size or employment generation. The details are as under: Sr. No. Name of the Industrial Area Prevailing Industrial Rate (INR) (Rs./sq.m.) 1. Shiroli 2080/- 2. Gokul Shirgaon 1420/- 10.03.2026 572 3. Kagal Hatkanagale Five Star 980/- 4. Ajara (Mini) 400/- 5. Gadhinglaj 500/- 6. Halkarni 500/- 7. I.T. Park Kolhapur 1210/- (c) Government of India provides support for promotion of industrial activities across the country including Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. Through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and other Central Government departments, an enabling eco-system for the overall industrial development of the country is provided through appropriate policy interventions. The Department has taken various initiatives for promotion and facilitation of industries across States/UTs such as the Make in India campaign, Start Up India, PM Gati Shakti, National Industrial Corridor Programme, Production Linked Incentives Scheme (PLI), promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), National Single Window System (NSWS), India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), Project Monitoring Group (PMG), liberalization of FDI Policy, Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI- 2024) for North East States of India and Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) etc. The State Government of Maharashtra has also informed that as per Package Scheme of Incentives-2019, following incentives are available for large manufacturing projects : 10.03.2026 573 1. Exemption from Electricity Duty All eligible New Units are exempted from payment of Electricity duty for a period of 7 years. 2. Waiver of Stamp Duty New as well as expansion units are eligible for exemption from payment of Stamp Duty during the investment period for acquiring land and for term loan process. 3. Industrial Promotion Subsidy a. The Special Large Scale and Large Units situated in Karveer, Panhala, Hatkangale, and Shirol talukas having Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) of more than 50 Crore but less than 750 Crore or 500 Minimum Direct employment are eligible for Industrial promotion subsidy of 60% of eligible FCI for 7 years. b. The Special Large Scale and Large Units situated in Kagal, Gadhinglaj, Chandgad, Ajara, Bhudargad, Radhanagri, Bavada and Shahuwadi talukas having FCI of more than 50 Crore, but less than 500 Crore or 400 Minimum Direct employment are eligible for Industrial promotion subsidy of 70% eligible FCI for 7 years. सेल Ĭारा आयोिजत ÖवाÖÃय मेले 2853. ®ी अŁण कुमार सागरः ³या इÖपात मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः 10.03.2026 574 (क) ³या Öटील अथॉåरटी ऑफ इंिडया िलिमटेड (सेल) और इÖपात मंýालय के अधीन अÆय उपøम ÖवाÖÃय मेले आयोिजत करने के िलए िनिध खचª करते ह§ और यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (ख) गत तीन वषŎ के दौरान सेल और उĉ मंýालय के अधीन अÆय उपøमŌ Ĭारा िकन ÖथानŌ पर ÖवाÖÃय मेले आयोिजत िकए गए ह§ और उनका ितिथ-वार और Öथान-वार Êयौरा ³या है; और (ग) उपरोĉ अविध के दौरान सेल और उĉ मंýालय के अधीन अÆय उपøमŌ Ĭारा खचª कì गई िनिध का ितिथ-वार और Öथान-वार Êयौरा ³या है? भारी उīोग मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी; तथा इÖपात मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी भूपित राजू ®ीिनवास वमाª): (क) से (ग) कंपनी अिधिनयम, 2013 के ÿावधानŌ के अनुसार, कंपिनयŌ को िपछले तीन िवÂतीय वषŎ के औसत िनवल लाभ का कम से कम दो ÿितशत िनगिमत सामािजक उ°रदाियÂव (सीएसआर) पर खचª करना अिनवायª है। Öटील अथॉåरटी ऑफ इंिडया िलिमटेड (सेल) सिहत इÖपात सीपीएसई अपने सीएसआर पहलŌ के तहत ÖवाÖÃय िशिवरŌ का आयोजन करती ह§, िजनका उĥेÔय संयýŌ/खदानŌ के आसपास रहने वाले लोगŌ के सामािजक, पयाªवरणीय और आिथªक िवकास पर Åयान क¤िþत करना है। िपछले तीन वषŎ म¤, इÖपात मंýालय के अधीन इÖपात सीपीएसई Ĭारा कुल 846 करोड़ Łपये कì धनरािश सीएसआर पर खचª कì गई, िजसम¤ से 462 करोड़ Łपये सेल Ĭारा खचª िकए गए थे। नई बीमा योजना के अंतगªत भुगतान कì गई ÿीिमयम रािश 2854. ®ी भाऊसाहेब राजाराम वाकचौरेः ³या कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक: (क) नई कृिष बीमा पॉिलसी के आरंभ से लेकर अब तक िकसानŌ, क¤þ सरकार और राºय सरकारŌ Ĭारा बीमा कंपिनयŌ को भुगतान कì गई कुल ÿीिमयम रािश का राºय-वार Êयौरा ³या है; 10.03.2026 575 (ख) उĉ अविध के दौरान िकतने िकसानŌ को बीमा कंपिनयŌ Ĭारा मुआवजा रािश ÿाĮ हòई है और मुआवजे कì रािश का Êयौरा ³या है; (ग) नई कृिष बीमा पॉिलसी के अंतगªत िकसानŌ Ĭारा भुगतान कì जाने वाली अितåरĉ ÿीिमयम रािश िकतनी है और यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Óयौरा ³या है; (घ) पॉिलसी के अंतगªत कौन-कौन से राºय उ¸च जोिखम वाले राºय के łप म¤ िचिĹत िकए गए ह§; और (ङ) उĉ उ¸च जोिखम वाले ±ेýŌ म¤ ÿीिमयम रािश म¤ हòई वृिĦ का Êयौरा ³या है? कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी भागीरथ चौधरी): (क) से (ग) ÿधानमंýी फसल बीमा योजना (PMFBY) के अंतगªत कायाªÆवयन एज¤िसयŌ Ĭारा बीमांिकक/बोली/िनिवदा ÿीिमयम दर¤ ÿभाåरत कì जाती ह§। हालांिक, सीजन के िलए देश भर म¤ िकसानŌ से अÂयंत कम ÿीिमयम दर ली जाती है, जो खरीफ फसलŌ के िलए बीिमत रािश का अिधकतम 2 ÿितशत, रबी फसलŌ के िलए बीिमत रािश का अिधकतम 1.5 ÿितशत और वािणिºयक/बागवानी फसलŌ के िलए बीिमत रािश का अिधकतम 5 ÿितशत है। बीमांिकक ÿीिमयम का शेष िहÖसा क¤þ और राºय सरकार Ĭारा 50:50 के आधार पर साझा िकया जाता है, जबिक पूवō°र राºयŌ (खरीफ 2020 से) और िहमालयी राºयŌ (खरीफ 2023 से) म¤ इसे 90:10 के अनुपात म¤ साझा िकया जाता है। िकसानŌ Ĭारा उपयुªĉ ÿीिमयम दरŌ के अलावा कोई अितåरĉ ÿीिमयम का भुगतान िकए जाने कì आवÔयकता नहé होती है। इसके अितåरĉ, योजना के पåरचालन िदशा-िनद¥शŌ म¤ मानक PMFBY के अितåरĉ 3 वैकिÐपक जोिखम अंतरण मॉडल यानी कप और कैप मॉडल (80:110), कप और कैप मॉडल (60:130) और लाभ और नुकसान िहÖसेदारी मॉडल का ÿावधान है, िजसके अंतगªत िनिIJत सीमा से कम के दावŌ के मामले म¤, सरकार Ĭारा सिÊसडी के łप म¤ भुगतान िकए गए ÿीिमयम का िहÖसा राºय के िनिध म¤ वापस चला जाएगा। राºयŌ को इनम¤ से िकसी एक मॉडल को मु´य योजना के łप म¤ चुनने कì छूट दी गई है। 10.03.2026 576 नामांिकत िकसान आवेदनŌ का िववरण, िकसानŌ Ĭारा भुगतान िकए गए ÿीिमयम, भुगतान िकए गए दावŌ और PMFBY के अंतगªत दावŌ से लाभािÆवत िकसानŌ कì सं´या का राºयवार Êयौरा संलμन िववरण म¤ िदया गया है। (घ) और (ङ) PMFBY म¤ संबंिधत राºय सरकार Ĭारा अिधसूिचत खाī फसलŌ (अनाज, बाजरा और दलहन), ितलहनŌ और वािषªक वािणिºयक बागवानी फसलŌ के िलए बुआई पूवª से फसलोपरांत तक फसल ±ित के िलए Óयापक जोिखम बीमा का ÿावधान है। इस योजना के अंतगªत कम जोिखम वाले या उ¸च जोिखम वाले राºयŌ के łप म¤ कोई वगêकरण नहé िकया गया है। हालांिक, जोिखम म¤ िविवधता लाने और उसका ÿभाव कम करने तथा िबना िकसी पूवाªúह के राºय के अंदर उ¸च जोिखम वाले और कम जोिखम वाले िजलŌ/±ेýŌ को कवर करने के िलए राºय सरकारŌ/संघ राºय ±ेý ÿशासनŌ से यह अपे±ा कì जाती है िक वे िजलŌ/±ेýŌ को इस ÿकार समूिहत कर¤ िक ÿÂयेक समूह म¤ अलग-अलग åरÖक ÿोफाइल वाले िजलŌ/±ेýŌ का िम®ण हो। िनिवदा आमंिýत करने से पहले, राºय/संघ राºय ±ेý सरकारŌ, िवशेष łप से बड़े राºयŌ को फसलŌ से जुड़े जोिखम कì माýा और योजना के तहत अिधसूिचत िकए जाने वाले ÿÖतािवत िजले/±ेýŌ के आधार पर राºय को िजलŌ के कई समूहŌ म¤ िवभािजत करना होगा। ³लÖटåरंग का उĥेÔय राºयŌ को िजलŌ के िविभÆन समूहŌ म¤ िवभािजत करना है, तािक संभािवत बीिमत रािश (ईएसआई) अपे±ाकृत कम हो जाए और जोिखम साझा और िविवधता हो सके। िजलŌ कì ³लÖटåरंग के कारण, ³लÖटर का åरÖक ÿोफाइल सामाÆय हो गया है जो योजना के अंतगªत बीमा कंपिनयŌ को Æयूनतम बोली ÿीिमयम म¤ सहायता कर रहा है। िववरण PMFBY और RWBCIS: 2016-17 से 2024-25 तक राºयवार अिखल भारतीय संचयी कवरेज और दावे (31.12.2025 तक) राºय/संघ राºय ±ेý का नाम नामांिकत आवेदन ÿीिमयम म¤ िकसानŌ का िहÖसा भुगतान िकए गए दावे लाभािÆवत आवेदन (सं´या म¤) (Ł. करोड़ म¤) (सं´या म¤) अंडमान और िनकोबार 2,920 0.05 0.28 668 10.03.2026 577 Ĭीप समूह आंň ÿदेश 43,721,809 795.15 5,580.50 6,027,897 असम 6,292,239 35.51 736.64 1,092,550 िबहार 5,231,142 402.54 811.06 470,922 छ°ीसगढ़ 43,544,255 1,627.25 7,655.14 11,193,836 गोवा 3,891 0.19 0.15 728 गुजरात 8,394,495 1,499.42 5,751.25 2,936,454 हåरयाणा 38,885,877 2,351.20 9,015.15 8,279,192 िहमाचल ÿदेश 2,669,243 274.50 609.41 1,144,391 जÌमू और कÔमीर 961,267 67.91 157.25 266,250 झारखंड 7,162,312 75.42 857.29 866,732 कनाªटक 22,689,525 2,584.04 18,654.53 13,173,981 केरल 963,528 76.17 743.48 580,672 मÅय ÿदेश 101,937,385 6,819.97 31,737.14 30,477,707 महाराÕů 132,287,963 5,609.93 45,449.17 62,405,476 मिणपुर 38,748 3.75 10.51 27,757 मेघालय 91,819 0.84 24.52 34,197 ओिडशा 65,485,335 1,154.56 7,183.89 11,332,214 पुदुचेरी 197,676 1.44 21.20 48,608 राजÖथान 194,214,997 6,827.41 31,554.48 50,249,464 िसि³कम 13,589 0.46 0.18 330 तिमलनाडु 38,175,078 1,396.90 15,575.48 18,160,066 तेलंगाना 3,904,037 696.38 1,906.38 1,221,538 िýपुरा 1,400,683 3.78 12.29 133,265 उ°र ÿदेश 52,945,889 3,100.02 5,805.18 9,161,593 उ°राखंड 2,000,181 344.79 1,361.97 1,067,212 पिIJम बंगाल 13,805,173 305.51 1,262.78 1,914,960 कुल 787,021,056 36,055.07 192,477.31 232,268,660 CROP DAMAGE DUE TO CYCLONES 2855. SHRI SASIKANTH SENTHIL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 578 (a) the total extent of crop area damaged in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains, floods and cyclones during the last five years, year and district-wise, including Thiruvallur district; (b) the total financial loss to agriculture assessed by the Government of Tamil Nadu during each of these years and the quantum of financial assistance sought from the Union Government; (c) the total amount of assistance approved and released by the Union Government to Tamil Nadu under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), or any other head during the same period, year-wise; and (d) the total number of farmers in Tamil Nadu and specifically in Thiruvallur district who received compensation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during the last five years, along with details of claims settled, claims pending and average time taken for settlement? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY): (a) The primary responsibility for disaster including assessment management damages on the ground rests with the State Governments concerned. The Central Government provides requisite logistics and financial support to the efforts of the State Governments. The State Governments provide financial relief to the affected people in the event of 12 notified natural disasters which includes cyclone and flood, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), already placed at its disposal, in accordance with approved items and norms of 10.03.2026 579 Government of India (GOI). However, in the event of disaster of a severe nature, additional financial assistance is extended from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per laid down procedure, which includes an assessment based on the visit of an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) and memorandum for assistance under NDRF submitted by the State/ UT Government. The financial assistance provided under SDRF and NDRF is by way of relief and not for compensation. As per information received from MHA, the Ministry does not centrally maintain data regarding cropped area losses due to any natural calamities. However, the details of cropped area loss in wake of hydrometeorological disasters during the year 2020-21 to 2024-25 are given below: Years Cropped Area affected (in Lakh ha.) 2020-21 4.63 2021-22 0.83 2022-23 1.53 2023-24 0.36 2024-25 2.92 (b) As per information received from Government of Tamil Nadu, the quantum of financial assistance sought from the Union Government for the years 2021-22 to 2025-26 is given below: - Year Fund proposed for Agricultural crops (Rs.in Cr) 2021-22 174.6600000 2022-23 374.2800000 2023-24 284.9400000 10.03.2026 580 2024-25 545.5600000 2025-26 386.1952635 Total 1765.6352635 (c) The details of the allocation/release of the funds under the SDRF and NDRF during 2020-21 to 2024-25 are given below: (Rs.in crore) Year Allocation under SDRF including Centre and State Share Centre’s Sh are’s of SDRF Released Release from NDRF (for All Calamities) 2020-21 1088.00 816.00 286.91 2021-22 1088.00 816.00 556.36 2022-23 1142.40 856.80 --- 2023-24 1200.00 900.00 --- 2024-25 1260.00 944.80 360.09 (d) District-wise details of Farmer Applications enrolled, claims paid, pending claims as well as Farmer Applications benefitted under PMFBY for Tamil Nadu (including Thiruvallur) cumulatively in the last five years, i.e. from 2020-21 to 2024-25 (as on 31.12.2025) is given in the enclosed Statement. STATEMENT District-wise details of Farmer Applications enrolled, claims paid, pending claims and Farmer Applications benefitted under PMFBY District Name (TN) Applications Enrolled (in No.) Paid Claims Pending Claims Application Benefitted (in No.) (Rs. In Crore) Ariyalur 10,16,436 117.93 5.39 5,58,975 Chengalpattu 78,336 12.06 0.17 38,403 10.03.2026 581 Coimbatore 8,147 5.13 0.05 5,717 Cuddalore 21,58,424 442.19 15.28 11,69,076 Dharmapuri 1,05,834 33.64 0.03 59,740 Dindigul 82,897 26.69 0.07 44,619 Erode 12,952 6.64 0.03 9,063 Kallakurichi 9,88,328 146.43 0.29 6,17,284 Kanchipuram 2,22,132 59 0 1,24,326 Kanniyakumari 22,077 2.73 0.00 11,047 Karur 1,04,491 24.61 0.03 50,308 Krishnagiri 24,918 5.59 0.02 12,484 Madurai 2,71,803 49.48 0.05 1,29,612 Mayiladuthurai 14,08,521 251.85 23.17 7,03,134 Nagapattinam 19,46,816 437.84 0.57 7,59,642 Namakkal 2,72,332 100.07 2.81 1,84,791 Perambalur 7,70,398 202.53 0.38 4,29,711 Pudukkottai 15,67,761 182.43 0.07 4,00,801 Ramanathapura m 28,50,386 505.38 0.35 6,34,095 Ranipet 2,17,034 39.11 0.16 98,044 Salem 1,20,467 27.61 0.04 61,586 Sivaganga 17,56,344 120.33 0.01 2,57,705 Tenkasi 5,89,165 115.13 0.10 2,91,616 Thanjavur 24,26,829 619.09 9.68 8,93,441 The Nilgiris 4,033 0.84 0.00 726 Theni 2,986 1.42 0.00 1,829 Thiruvallur 8,87,569 147.38 2.21 4,73,316 Thiruvarur 30,61,225 739.05 3.69 12,53,731 Thoothukkudi 6,63,487 274.25 - 3,96,800 Tiruchirappalli 7,62,554 182.13 0.66 3,00,456 Tirunelveli 1,33,868 49.94 0.08 72,461 Tirupathur 46,958 16.58 0.03 38,186 Tiruppur 21,638 13.81 0.07 6,893 Tiruvannamalai 8,27,125 118.46 0.04 3,45,053 10.03.2026 582 Tuticorin 9,63,382 337.15 1.83 4,69,045 Vellore 22,065 20.30 0.00 17,865 Villupuram 14,97,292 291.93 15.83 7,58,610 Virudhunagar 8,48,306 189.92 0.16 3,86,716 Total (Tamil Nadu) 2,87,65,316 5,917.1 6 83.36 1,20,66,907 IMPLEMENTATION OF PMDDKY IN YAVATMAL DISTRICT 2856. SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether Yavatmal district been selected under the Prime Minister’s PMDDKY scheme, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the specific works are proposed to be carried out under the above yojana in Yavatmal district and the amount of funds sanctioned; (c) whether the Government taken cognizance of the fact that in January 2026, 25 farmers committed suicide in Yavatmal district; (d) if so, the details of the special measures which are being implemented under PMDDKY scheme to increase farmer's income and make them economically empowered; and (e) the details of the action plan of the Government to ensure increase in agricultural production, minimum support price, irrigation facilities, crop insurance and direct access to markets and the timeline which has been fixed for the implementation of this scheme? 10.03.2026 583 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY): (a) Yes. Yavatmal district has been selected under Prime Minister Dhan- Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY). DDKY was approved by the Union Cabinet on 16th July, 2025 for a period of six years, beginning with 2025-26 to cover 100 districts. The scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit. The Scheme is being implemented through convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 Departments, other State schemes and local partnerships with the private sector. The activities in the District Action Plan (DAP) would be through convergence. The DAP is prepared and implemented by District Dhan- Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Samiti headed by the District Collector. Comprehensive roadmap for achieving objectives of DDKY including enhancing agricultural productivity, crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, irrigation facilities and market linkages through convergence are detailed in the DAP of Yavatmal district. (b) In the District Action Plan (DAP), Yavatmal district has proposed improved sowing methods, adoption of improved seeds, promotion of horticulture, construction of storage godowns and promotion of micro-irrigation. Funds for 10.03.2026 584 these activities are sourced from convergence of centrally sponsored schemes and State Schemes. (c) The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs compiles and disseminates information on suicides in its publication titled ‘Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI)’. The latest report available on NCRB website (https://ncrb.gov.in) is for the year 2023. State Government of Maharashtra has informed that steps to reduce farmer distress have been initiated by the state. (d) and (e) DDKY focuses on improving crop productivity, crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage infrastructure, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit. The DAP for Yavatmal has focused on improving agricultural productivity through increase area under Broad Bed Furrow (BBF) technique starting with 40,000 ha in year 1 to 60,000 ha in year 6, focusing on Soil Health Card, distribution of new improved seed varieties to 20,000 beneficiaries in year 1 and enhancing to 45,000 beneficiaries in year 6. To encourage crop diversification and sustainable practices, the District has planned for expanding area under turmeric to 7,500 ha in 6 years, fruits crops such as mango, guava to 3,800 ha in 6 years and also cultivation of chia seeds for crop intensity. The plan covers construction of godowns under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture and other schemes to augment storage infrastructure. 10.03.2026 585 Further, the district has proposed to increase area under micro-irrigation to 5,500 ha to improve irrigation facilities. For expanding credit access, the DAP has factored Kisan Credit Card (KCC) coverage to 3,52,943 beneficiaries and long-term credit to 59,172 beneficiaries. SOCIAL SECURITY PENSIONS 2857. SHRI SUNIL BOSE: Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state: (a) the total number of beneficiaries receiving social security pensions under various schemes for women, older persons and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Karnataka and especially Chamarajanagar districts; (b) the details of pension amount given to each beneficiary under various schemes for women, older persons and PwDs in the State of Karnataka and especially Chamarajanagar districts separately, scheme-wise; (c) the time by which the pension amount last revised for beneficiaries in especially Chamarajanagar districts; (d) whether the Union Government has received any representation from the Union Territory Administration for an increase in the pension amount, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government has any plans to increase the pension amount for beneficiaries in Karnataka, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor? 10.03.2026 586 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 Ministry of Rural Development has informed that it implements the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) which is a 100% centrally funded scheme covering the persons belonging to families living Below Poverty Line (BPL). It comprises of the following three pension schemes: i. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) - Assistance of ₹ 200/- per month to persons in the age group of 60-79 years and ₹ 500/- per month to the persons of 80 years and above. ii. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) - Assistance of ₹300/- per month to widows in the age-group of 40-79 years and ₹ 500/- per month to widows of 80 years and above. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) - Assistance of ₹300/- per month to persons aged 18-79 years with severe or multiple disabilities and ₹ 500/- per month to persons of 80 years and above. As per the NSAP guidelines, the States/UTs are also encouraged to provide top-ups over and above the central assistance. The details of the top- up provided by the State of Karnataka including Chamrajnagar district are given below: 10.03.2026 587 State IGNOAPS IGNWPS IGNDPS 60-79 years 80 years and above Central Govt. State Govt. Total Central Govt. State Govt. Total Central Govt. State Govt. Total Central Govt. State Govt. Total Karnataka 200 400-1000 600-1200 500 700 1200 300 500 800 300 1100 1400 Scheme-wise ceiling of the number of beneficiaries under NSAP in the state of Karnataka including Chamrajnagar distrct, is given below: States/UTs IGNOAPS IGNWPS IGNDPS Karnataka 899422 452027 44825 (c), (d) and (e) Year of initial fixation of pension amount under Old age, Widow and Disability Pension Schemes is 1995, 2009 and 2009 respectively. There is no specific timeline for revision of assistance prescribed under Scheme guidelines. However, pension amount under Old Age Scheme was revised from Rs. 75/- to Rs. 200/- in the year of 2007. Old age pension was increased to Rs. 500/- for beneficiaries of 80 years and above in 2011. Further, assistance under Widow Pension and Disability Pension was increased to Rs. 300/- from Rs. 200/- in the year 2012. Based on various recommendations and evaluation studies, a proposal for revamp of NSAP, which inter-alia included revision in eligibility criteria, rate of assistance and sharing arrangement with the States was considered during continuation of NSAP for the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-26). However, the Government has approved continuation of NSAP schemes in its 10.03.2026 588 present form. At present, there is no proposal under consideration to revise the coverage/rate of assistance under NSAP. REHABILITATION OF BEGGARS 2858. SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH: Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state: (a) the details of the total number of persons rescued, rehabilitated and mainstreamed under the beggar rehabilitation sub-scheme during the last three years, State/UT-wise; (b) the details of number of requests for rehabilitation received, action taken and pending during the last three years, State/UT- wise; (c) the details of those received skill training, wage employment or self- employment during the last three years, State-wise; (d) whether the Government maintains data regarding the current employability or livelihood status of rehabilitated beneficiaries, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; (e) the measures taken by the Government to ensure effective rehabilitation, sustainable livelihood and prevention of re-begging under the scheme? 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): 10.03.2026 589 (a) Since inception of the SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) sub-scheme “Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging” that is 23.10.2023, a total of 31,055 persons have been identified as engaged in the act of begging, out of which 9,855 persons have been rescued and rehabilitated under the sub-scheme, which includes 2,480 children. The State/UT-wise details are given in the enclosed Statement. (b) The SMILE sub-scheme is implemented through the Implementing Authorities (IAs) namely District Administration/ Urban Local Bodies/ Municipal Corporations and other agencies working in the field of beggary prevention. As per the sub-scheme guidelines, the Implementing Authority appoints/ selects the Implementing Agency/Non-Government Organisation (NGO) through a prescribed selection process. Since the scheme is being implemented through IAs, requests for rehabilitation are not received in the Ministry as all rescued persons are provided comprehensive rehabilitation as per their willingness/interest and in line with different provisions of the scheme guidelines. (c) Under the SMILE sub-scheme, beneficiaries are provided skill development and livelihood opportunities through a convergence approach with various Central and State Government programmes. All eligible persons have been provided skill training based on local demand and aptitude in trades such as carpentry, tailoring, cooking, gardening, security services, sanitation work, e- rickshaw driving and other vocational activities. Formation of community / Self 10.03.2026 590 Help Groups (SHGs) and establishing linkages with banks for financial assistance for income generation activities are also supported under the sub- scheme. Details are given in the enclosed Statement. (d) and (e) Under the sub-scheme, identification of beneficiaries, providing shelter, counselling and skill development / vocational training are linked to appropriate welfare and livelihood schemes through convergence with other Central and State Government programmes. Hence, data for current employability or livelihood status of rehabilitated beneficiaries are not maintained in the department. Further, in order to ensure effective rehabilitation, sustainable livelihood, and prevention of relapse into begging; vocational training and skill development based on locally demanding wage employment/livelihoods are provided to facilitate employment or self-employment, and follow-up action is carried out for long-term reintegration and sustainable rehabilitation. STATEMENT State/UT-wise list of Survey/Identification and Rehabilitation S. No. States/UTs Survey/ Identification Total Rescue and Rehabilitation Total Wage Employment Self- employment 1 Andhra Pradesh 2569 653 400 50 2 Arunachal Pradesh 140 99 80 0 3 Assam 1840 605 116 263 4 Bihar 476 375 198 62 5 Chandigarh (UT) 499 352 198 20 6 Delhi NCT 3318 372 186 50 10.03.2026 591 7 Gujarat 1141 453 195 75 8 Himachal Pradesh 27 1 1 0 9 J and K 1143 510 166 8 10 Karnataka 875 88 40 26 11 Kerala 674 178 93 20 12 Madhya Pradesh 1772 1291 357 208 13 Maharashtra 1601 1025 244 80 14 Manipur 64 0 0 0 15 Mizoram 16 0 0 0 16 Nagaland 107 22 22 0 17 Odisha 784 288 78 100 18 Puducherry 485 178 8 73 19 Punjab 128 6 6 0 20 Rajasthan 79 0 0 0 21 Tamil Nadu 9145 1590 357 298 22 Telangana 580 53 53 0 23 Uttar Pradesh 3592 1716 1223 223 Total 31055 9855 4021 1556 Note: The total number of persons rehabilitated under the sub-scheme also includes children who have been re-associated with their families or produced before the Child Welfare Committees. It also includes persons rehabilitated through convergence with other Central and State Government schemes by linking to services such as Old Age Homes, De-addiction Centres, and other appropriate care and support institutions. All other persons receive vocational /Skill training and are facilitated to take some wage-employment or self- employment. 10.03.2026 592 िकसानŌ को ÿिश±ण 2859. डॉ. आनÆद कुमार गŌड : ³या कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक: (क) ³या सरकार का कृिष िवÔविवīालयŌ और कृिष िव²ान क¤þŌ के माÅयम से िकसानŌ को 15 से 30 िदनŌ के अÐपकािलक आवासीय ÿिश±ण कायªøमŌ के जåरए वै²ािनक और नई तकनीक आधाåरत कृिष पĦितयŌ म¤ Óयावहाåरक ÿिश±ण ÿदान करने का िवचार है; (ख) ³या सरकार का यह मत है िक उ³त ÿकार के ÿिश±णŌ से उÂपादकता और िकसानŌ कì आय म¤ वृिĦ होगी, लागत कम होगी, फसलŌ म¤ िविवधता आएगी और आधुिनक तकनीकŌ के िवÖतार को बढ़ावा िमलेगा और जब ÿिशि±त िकसान अपने खेतŌ पर इन तकनीकŌ का उपयोग कर¤गे, तो अÆय िकसान भी उनके Ĭारा सीखे गए ²ान से लाभािÆवत हो सक¤गे; (ग) यिद हां, तो ÿÖतािवत योजना का Êयौरा ³या है और उ³त योजना के कायाªÆवयन कì कायªयोजना ³या है तथा तÂसंबंधी समय-सीमा ³या है; और (घ) यिद नहé, तो ³या सरकार उ³त संरिचत योजना के दीघªकािलक लाभŌ को Åयान म¤ रखते हòए इस ÿकार कì योजना शुł करने पर िवचार करेगी? कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी भागीरथ चौधरी): (क) से (घ) िकसानŌ कì उÂपादकता तथा आय म¤ वृिĦ के िलए भारत सरकार Ĭारा कृिष िवÔविवīालयŌ (एयू), कृिष िव²ान क¤þŌ (केवीके) और अÆय िवÖतार संÖथानŌ के माÅयम से िकसानŌ के ±मता िनमाªण एवं कौशल िवकास के िलए िविभÆन ÿौīोिगकì उÆमुख कायªøमŌ का कायाªÆवयन िकया जा रहा है। इन कायªøमŌ म¤ अÐप अविध के एवं मÅयम अविध के ÿायोिगक ÿिश±ण पाठ्यøम शािमल ह§ िजनम¤ वै²ािनक एवं आधुिनक ÿौīोिगकì आधाåरत कृिष ÿणािलयŌ को कवर िकया गया है। वषª 2024-25 के दौरान इस ÿकार के 3683 ÿिश±ण पाठ्यøमŌ का आयोजन िकया गया िजससे 66430 िकसानŌ को लाभ ÿाÈत हòआ। 10.03.2026 593 मौजूदा ढ़ांचे के अंतगªत कृिष िवÔविवīालयŌ (एयू) और कृिष िव²ान क¤þŌ (केवीके) Ĭारा िविभÆन अविधयŌ के िलए आवÔयकता आधाåरत ÿिश±ण कायªøम आयोिजत िकए जाते ह§ िजनम¤ आवासीय वोकेशनल ÿिश±ण कायªøम, उÆनत फसल उÂपादन तकनीकŌ पर मु´य łप से Åयान देना, एकìकृत नाशीजीव ÿबंधन, ÿाकृितक खेती, यंýीकरण, कटाई-उपरांत ÿबंधन, मूÐय-वधªन, िडजीटल कृिष और जलवायु-अनुकूल ÿिøयाएं आिद शािमल ह§। संरचनाÂमक एवं Óयवहाåरक ÿिश±ण से िकसानŌ के ²ान एवं कौशल म¤ वृिĦ होती है; उÆनत ÿौīोिगिकयŌ को अपनाने म¤ सुिवधा होती है; िजससे आगत (इनपुट) लागतŌ म¤ कमी आती है; लाभÿदता म¤ वृिĦ और उ¸च मूÐय वाली फसलŌ म¤ िविवधता आती है; और अंत म¤ इससे िकसानŌ कì आय म¤ वृिĦ होती है। इस ÿकार ÿिशि±त िकसान ÿाय: Öथानीय संसाधन के łप म¤ कायª करते ह§ और ÿाÈत ²ान को संबंिधत ±ेýŌ के अÆय िकसानŌ के साथ परÖपर साझा करते ह§। इसके अितåर³त, कृिष और िकसान कÐयाण मंýालय के कृिष ÿौīोिगकì ÿबंधन एज¤सी (एटीएमए), कृिष यांिýकìकरण उप-िमशन (एसएमएएम) और अÆय Éलैगिशप कायªøमŌ जैसे राÕůीय ÿाकृितक खेती िमशन (एनएमएनएफ), राÕůीय िटकाऊ कृिष िमशन (एनएमएसए), राÕůीय खाī सुर±ा एवं पोषण िमशन (एनएफएसएनएम), एकìकृत बागवानी िवकास िमशन (एमआईडीएच) इÂयािद जैसी िविभÆन योजनाओं का मु´य भाग यह संरचनाÂमक ÿिश±ण कायªøम है िजÆह¤ सभी राºयŌ/क¤þ शािसत ÿदेशŌ म¤ कायाªिÆवत िकया जा रहा है। मÂÖयपालन घटक का एकìकृत िवकास और ÿबंधन 2860. ®ी सनातन पांडेय: ³या मÂÖयपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक : (क) नील øांित योजना के 'मÂÖयपालन का एकìकृत िवकास और ÿबंधन' घटक के अंतगªत उ°र ÿदेश सिहत राºय-वार Öवीकृत और उपयोग कì गई कुल िनिध का Êयौरा ³या है; 10.03.2026 594 (ख) उĉ योजना के अंतगªत उ°र ÿदेश के िलए Öवीकृत और उपयोग कì गई िनिध का िजला-वार Êयौरा ³या है; और (ग) गत दो वषŎ के दौरान उĉ योजना के अंतगªत उ°र ÿदेश म¤ Öथािपत मÂÖयपालन क¤þŌ का वषª- वार Êयौरा ³या है? पंचायती राज मंýी; तथा मÂÖयपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंýी (®ी राजीव रंजन िसंह उफª ललन िसंह): (क) से (ग) मÂÖयपालन िवभाग, मÂÖयपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंýालय, भारत सरकार Ĭारा देश म¤ मािÂÖयकì के िवकास के िलए 3000 करोड़ Łपए के कुल क¤þीय पåरÓयय पर 2015-16 से 2019-20 तक Êलू åरवोÐयूशन पर क¤þ ÿायोिजत योजना (CSS): मािÂÖयकì का एकìकृत िवकास और ÿबंधन कायाªिÆवत िकया गया था और उ°र ÿदेश सिहत राºयŌ/क¤þ शािसत ÿदेशŌ को कुल 2580.87 करोड़ Łपए कì रािश जारी कì गई । उĉ योजना के अंतगªत उ°र ÿदेश सिहत जारी कì गई धनरािश का राºयवार Êयौरा संलμन िववरण-I म¤ िदया गया है जबिक उ°र ÿदेश के िलए Öवीकृत और उपयोग कì गई धनरािश का िजलेवार Êयौरा संलμन िववरण-II म¤ िदया गया है। उ°र ÿदेश कì सूचना के अनुसार, पूवªवतê CSS-Êलू åरवोÐयूशन: मािÂÖयकì का एकìकृत िवकास और ÿबंधन के अंतगªत कोई मािÂÖयकì क¤þ Öथािपत नहé िकया गया है। िववरण-I 2015-16 से 2019-20 के दौरान मािÂÖयकì ±ेý म¤ Êलू åरवोÐयूशन योजना के अंतगªत राºय/क¤þ शािसत ÿदेश-वार जारी कì गई िनिध (Łपए लाख म¤) ø. सं. राºय जारी कì गई िनिध 1 अंडमान और िनकोबार Ĭीप समूह 689.19 2 आंň ÿदेश 8695.54 3 अŁणाचल ÿदेश 703.65 10.03.2026 595 4 असम 4216.40 5 िबहार 7679.97 6 छ°ीसगढ 7223.71 7 दमन और दीव 248.46 8 िदÐली 136.29 9 गोवा 1399.88 10 गुजरात 4826.16 11 हåरयाणा 3398.73 12 िहमाचल ÿदेश 3511.42 13 जÌमू और कÔमीर 2957.27 14 झारखंड 3889.72 15 कनाªटक 16725.32 16 केरल 23274.38 17 ल±Ĭीप 165.02 18 मÅय ÿदेश 4988.97 19 महाराÕů 9433.13 20 मिणपुर 1479.18 21 मेघालय 6165.27 22 िमजोरम 3794.39 23 नागाल§ड 4644.00 24 उड़ीसा 6494.01 25 पुदु¸चेरी 3919.27 26 पंजाब 4152.05 27 राजÖथान 715.99 28 िसि³कम 1842.27 29 तिमलनाडु 28492.94 30 तेलंगाना 3839.52 31 िýपुरा 4364.85 32 उ°र ÿदेश 9866.97 33 उ°राखंड 2904.71 34 पिIJम बंगाल 2534.94 35 NFDB 28215.02 10.03.2026 596 36 मािÂÖयकì संÖथान 35395.89 37 अÆय 5092.49 कुल 2,580,86.95 िववरण -II 2015-16 से 2019-20 के दौरान उ°र ÿदेश राºय म¤ Êलू åरवोÐयूशन योजना के अंतगªत Öवीकृत और उपयोग कì गई िनिधयŌ का िजले-वार Êयौरा (Łपए लाख म¤) ø.सं. िजले का नाम Öवीकृत कì गई िनिध उपयोग कì गई िनिध (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 1 आगरा 182.49 182.49 2 िफरोजाबाद 214.06 214.06 3 मैनपुरी 34.35 34.35 4 मथुरा 105.74 105.74 5 अलीगढ़ 108.86 108.86 6 हाथरस 108.26 108.26 7 एटा 68.80 68.80 8 कासगंज 68.12 68.12 9 आजमगढ़ 104.62 104.62 10 मऊ 166.09 166.09 11 बिलया 69.34 69.34 12 ÿयागराज 126.42 126.42 13 कौशांबी 60.93 60.93 14 फतेहपुर 65.04 65.04 15 ÿतापगढ़ 24.39 24.39 16 कानपुर नगर 62.67 62.67 17 कानपुर देहात 56.92 56.92 18 इटावा 102.41 102.41 19 औरैया 82.79 82.79 20 फŁªखाबाद 53.88 53.88 21 कÆनौज 51.54 51.54 22 गोरखपुर 243.11 243.11 23 महाराजगंज 131.18 131.18 24 देवåरया 251.10 251.10 10.03.2026 597 ø.सं. िजले का नाम Öवीकृत कì गई िनिध उपयोग कì गई िनिध (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 25 कुशीनगर 189.66 189.66 26 बांदा 90.82 90.82 27 िचýकूट 97.00 97.00 28 हमीरपुर 51.57 51.57 29 महोबा 97.06 97.06 30 झांसी 190.60 190.60 31 जालौन 73.77 73.77 32 लिलतपुर 111.87 111.87 33 गŌडा 148.24 148.24 34 बलरामपुर 127.96 127.96 35 बहराइच 333.34 333.34 36 ®ावÖती 83.79 83.79 37 अयोÅया 124.35 124.35 38 अÌबेडकरनगर 123.49 123.49 39 सुÐतानपुर 87.20 87.20 40 बाराबंकì 464.27 464.27 41 अमेठी 65.14 65.14 42 बरेली 55.02 55.02 43 बदायूं 81.48 81.48 44 शाहजहाँपुर 90.33 90.33 45 पीलीभीत 84.47 84.47 46 बÖती 34.23 34.23 47 संत कबीर नगर 78.23 78.23 48 िसĦाथªनगर 143.10 143.10 49 मेरठ 100.92 100.92 50 बागपत 66.63 66.63 51 गािज़याबाद 0.43 0.43 52 गौतम बुĦ नगर 19.29 19.29 53 बुलंदशहर 54.81 54.81 54 हापुड़ 15.00 15.00 55 मुरादाबाद 72.92 72.92 56 अमरोहा 42.27 42.27 57 रामपुर 114.04 114.04 58 िबजनौर 66.53 66.53 10.03.2026 598 ø.सं. िजले का नाम Öवीकृत कì गई िनिध उपयोग कì गई िनिध (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 59 संभल 35.87 35.87 60 लखनऊ 79.24 79.24 61 उÆनाव 71.79 71.79 62 रायबरेली 72.27 72.27 63 सीतापुर 115.19 115.19 64 हरदोई 182.75 182.75 65 लखीमपुर खीरी 135.29 135.29 66 वाराणसी 137.54 137.54 67 चंदौली 87.96 87.96 68 गाजीपुर 94.23 94.23 69 जौनपुर 127.56 127.56 70 िमजाªपुर 134.65 134.65 71 सोनभþ 102.42 102.42 72 संत रिवदास नगर 58.11 58.11 73 सहारनपुर 57.21 57.21 74 मुज़Éफरनगर 96.91 96.91 75 शामली 34.80 34.80 कुल 7826.22 7826.22 WOMEN EMPLOYMENT UNDER SAMARTH 2.0 2861. DR. VINOD KUMAR BIND: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state : (a) whether the Government proposes to enhance financial and marketing support to handloom and handicraft workers in view of increasing input costs and declining artisan incomes; (b) if so, the details thereof, particularly with reference to States such as Uttar Pradesh; and 10.03.2026 599 (c) if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH): (a) to (c) Ministry of Textiles supports handloom and handicraft workers across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, through various schemes and initiatives which includes: (i) National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) and Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS) Scheme in the handloom sector under which, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies and workers for raw materials, upgraded looms and accessories, solar lighting, workshed construction, product diversification, common infrastructure, branding through India Handloom Brand (IHB), Handloom Mark (HLM) and GI tag, e-commerce, domestic and overseas marketing, concessional loans under Weavers’ MUDRA Scheme, and social security. (ii) Marketing Support and Services (MSS) component of NHDP in handicraft sector under which Domestic and International Marketing Events are organised for artisans. Financial assistance covers space rent, publicity, infrastructure, and TA/DA/Freight charges. For Uttar Pradesh, 72 MSS events, 01 International Marketing Event (RBSM, Moradabad), and 72 CDAP programmes have been sanctioned with a total fund of approx. ₹8.81 Crore during FY 2025- 26. COOPERATIVE INSURANCE 2862. SHRI ARUP CHAKRABORTY: Will the Minister of COOPERATION be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 600 (a) whether the Government has examined the potential role of cooperative insurance institutions in expanding insurance penetration and financial inclusion, particularly in rural, semi-urban and underserved regions and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has identified regulatory, financial and capacity- related challenges limiting the growth of cooperative insurers in the country, including capital requirements, governance norms and access to technology and if so, the steps taken or proposed to be taken to address these challenges; and (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce regulatory reforms, financial support mechanisms, or capacity-building initiatives to strengthen cooperative insurance entities and enable them to function as effective contributors to India's insurance ecosystem and if so, the details and timelines thereof? THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF COOPERATION (SHRI AMIT SHAH): (a)Yes. In order to enhance the role of cooperatives in expanding insurance penetration and financial inclusion, in alignment with the goal of Insurance for All by 2047 and to realize the vision of Sahakar se Samriddhi, a special drive has been undertaken by the Ministry of Cooperation. Under the campaign, efforts are made to enable Cooperative Banks to act as distributors of insurance products by becoming Corporate Agents, thereby 10.03.2026 601 strengthening last-mile outreach, particularly in rural, semi-urban and underserved areas. Further, the Ministry of Cooperation prepared Model Bye-laws for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and circulated them to all States/UTs. As a result, PACS have been enabled to undertake distribution of insurance products. PACS are also functioning as Common Service Centres (CSCs) and are facilitating distribution of various insurance products at the grassroots level. Till 24th February 2026, 52369 PACS are activated as Common Service Centres. Further, as per IRDAI, as on 03rd March 2026, more than 150 cooperative banks and societies are registered as Corporate Agents to distribute insurance products. Cooperative Banks maintain over 22 crore deposit accounts and have more than 13 crore farmer members (of PACS), providing strong grassroots presence and extensive coverage. (b) and (c) The Insurance Act, 1938, as amended by Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 recognises co-operative societies registered under any of the following laws as eligible entities to set- up insurance co-operative society in India: i.the provisions of the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912; ii.any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to co- operative societies; or iii.The provisions of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. 10.03.2026 602 Thus, in terms of the IRDAI (Registration of Corporate Agents) Regulations, 2015 cooperative societies are permitted to register as Corporate Agents and are allowed to distribute insurance products. IRDAI has issued regulations promoting digitization and electronic policy servicing, enabling cooperative entities working as corporate agents to leverage technology platforms provided by insurers for seamless onboarding and servicing of policy holders. Further, the Ministry of Cooperation has promoted the establishment of Sahakar Sarathi Private Limited (SSPL) for Rural Cooperative Banks and National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) for Urban Cooperative Banks. These entities facilitate technological upgradation, capacity building, and system integration of Cooperative Banks, thereby enabling them to function effectively as distributors of insurance products. With respect to capacity building, the employees of cooperatives, who are registered as corporate agents to distribute insurance products are required to undergo mandatory training for professional competence and get certification from IRDAI-recognized institutions, such as the Insurance Institute of India. SAMARTH SCHEME IN TAMIL NADU 2863. SHRI C. N. ANNADURAI: SHRI G. SELVAM 10.03.2026 603 Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state : (a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of the SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector) in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Tiruvannamalai districts, which have significant handloom, silk and textile worker; (b) the details regarding number of candidates enrolled, trained and certified under SAMARTH in these districts during the last three financial years, along with placement and self-employment outcomes; (c) the details regarding funds allocated, released and utilised for SAMARTH training programmes in Tamil Nadu, especially in Tiruvannamalai district during the last three years; and (d) the details regarding steps being taken by the Government to strengthen market linkages, modernise skills and ensure sustainable employment opportunities for trained youth and artisans under the scheme? THE MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH): (a) and (b) Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) of Ministry of Textiles provides demand driven, placement-oriented skilling programmes to supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving, on pan India basis. Under the Scheme, A total of 1,07,004 beneficiaries have been trained (passed) and 91,475 beneficiaries have been placed in the State of Tamil Nadu. However, during the last three 10.03.2026 604 financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25) 900 beneficiaries have been trained (passed) and 646 beneficiaries have been placed in Tiruvannamalai district. (c)There is no state/district wise allocation of funds under the Samarth Scheme. (d)The scheme focuses on demand-driven, placement-oriented training to connect youth and artisans with real industry opportunities. Skills are modernized through updated curricula, hands-on training, and certifications across the textile value chain except spinning and weaving and new technologies skilling are promoted to make artisans globally competitive. úामीण िडिजटल सा±रता 2864. ®ी इमरान मसूद: ³या úामीण िवकास मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक: (क) ³या úामीण िडिजटल सा±रता और ई-गवन¦स पहलŌ के ÿभाव का अÅययन तैयार िकया गया है, यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (ख) ³या िशकायत िनवारण ÿणाली अिधक पारदशê हो गई है, यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (ग) ³या पंचायत Öतर पर िडिजटल अिभलेखŌ को अिनवायª कर िदया गया है, यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (घ) ³या तुलनाÂमक ÿदशªन åरपोटª उपलÊध है; और (ङ) यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी राºय-वार Êयौरा ³या है, और यिद नहé, तो इसके कारण ³या ह§? úामीण िवकास मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी कमलेश पासवान): 10.03.2026 605 (क) úामीण िवकास िवभाग ने "भू-Öथािनक तकनीक और कृिýम बुिĦम°ा" का उपयोग करते हòए मनरेगा तालाबŌ के िलए "राÕůीय ÿभाव आकलन और िनगरानी ÿणाली" िवकिसत कì है, िजसे 'भू-ÿहरी' नाम िदया गया है। इस अÅययन का उĥेÔय भू-Öथािनक िवĴेषण और कृिýम बुिĦम°ा जैसी उÆनत तकनीकŌ का उपयोग करके महाÂमा गांधी राÕůीय úामीण रोजगार गारंटी अिधिनयम (मनरेगा) के तहत िनिमªत तालाबŌ का ÿभाव आकलन और उनके िनÕपादन कì िनगरानी करना था। यह ÿभाव आकलन अÅययन भारतीय ÿौīोिगकì संÖथान िदÐली (आईआईटी िदÐली) Ĭारा िकया गया था, और िनÕकषŎ कì एक िवÖतृत åरपोटª मई 2025 म¤ úामीण िवकास िवभाग को सŏपी गई थी। इसके अितåरĉ, इले³ůॉिन³स और सूचना ÿौīोिगकì मंýालय ने तीन एज¤िसयŌ— भारतीय ÿौīोिगकì संÖथान (आईआईटी) िदÐली, सामािजक िवकास पåरषद (सीएसडी) और भारतीय लोक ÿशासन संÖथान (आईआईपीए) कì सहायता से 'ÿधानमंýी úामीण िडिजटल सा±रता अिभयान' (पीएमजीिदशा) योजना का ÿभाव िवĴेषण िकया है। पीएमजीिदशा योजना का नवीनतम ÿभाव आकलन अÅययन भारतीय लोक ÿशासन संÖथान (आईआईपीए) Ĭारा संचािलत िकया गया था। देश भर के 6 करोड़ úामीण पåरवारŌ (ÿित पåरवार एक Óयिĉ) तक िडिजटल सा±रता पहòँचाने के उĥेÔय से 'ÿधानमंýी úामीण िडिजटल सा±रता अिभयान' (पीएमजीिदशा) कì शुŁआत कì गई थी। िवĴेषणŌ से यह िनÕकषª िनकला है िक पीएमजीिदशा के तहत ÿदान िकए गए ÿिश±ण का 'सूचना एवं संचार ÿौīोिगकì' (आईसीटी) और िडिजटल मीिडया के अÆय łपŌ को अपनाने पर महÂवपूणª ÿभाव पड़ा है। इसने िविभÆन उĥेÔयŌ के िलए सूचनाओं और सेवाओं कì एक िवÖतृत ®ृंखला तक पहòँच को सुलभ बनाकर अपने ÿितभािगयŌ को लाभािÆवत िकया है, िजससे देश म¤ ÓयाĮ िडिजटल िवभाजन को कम करने म¤ मदद िमली है। (ख) úामीण िवकास िवभाग के कायªøमŌ के तहत िशकायत िनÖतारण ÿणाली को हाल के वषŎ म¤ पारदिशªता, जवाबदेही और िशकायतŌ के समयबĦ समाधान को बढ़ाने के उĥेÔय से सुŀढ़ िकया गया है। 10.03.2026 606 úामीण िवकास िवभाग कì ÿÂयेक योजना, जैसे िक मनरेगा, पीएमएवाई-जी, एनएसएपी और अÆय म¤, उपयोगकताªओं और लाभािथªयŌ के िलए अपनी Öवयं कì िशकायत िनÖतारण ÿणाली है। इसके अितåरĉ, úामीण िवकास योजनाओं से संबंिधत िशकायतŌ के समाधान के िलए कई अÆय िडिजटल Èलेटफॉमª उपलÊध ह§, जैसे िक 'łरल वन', 'मेरी सड़क', 'जनमनरेगा' और आिद जो िविभÆन ÿशासिनक ÖतरŌ पर िशकायतŌ कì िनगरानी और उनके समाधान कì सुिवधा ÿदान करते ह§। इसके अलावा नागåरक, भारत सरकार के एक ऑनलाइन Èलेटफॉमª 'क¤þीकृत लोक िशकायत िनÖतारण और िनगरानी ÿणाली' (सीपीúाÌस) के माÅयम से भी अपनी िशकायत¤ दजª करा सकते ह§। यह पोटªल लाभािथªयŌ और िहतधारकŌ को úामीण िवकास िवभाग के कायªøमŌ और सेवाओं से संबंिधत िशकायत¤ दजª करने तथा अपनी िशकायतŌ कì िÖथित को पारदशê और समयबĦ तरीके से ůैक करने म¤ स±म बनाता है। (ग) सरकार ने úामीण िवकास िवभाग के िविभÆन कायªøमŌ के तहत पंचायत Öतर पर िडिजटल åरकॉडª कìिपंग को बढ़ावा देने और सुŀढ़ करने के िलए कई कदम उठाए ह§। महाÂमा गांधी राÕůीय úामीण रोजगार गारंटी अिधिनयम (मनरेगा) के तहत जॉब काडª, मÖटर रोल, कायª, मजदूरी भुगतान और पåरसंपि°यŌ से संबंिधत अिभलेख नरेगासॉÉट और संबंिधत एÈलीकेशÆस के माÅयम से इले³ůॉिनक łप से रखे जाते ह§। ये Èलेटफॉमª Óयिĉगत ®िमक और पåरसंपि° के Öतर तक सूàम िववरण भी कैÈचर करते ह§, िजससे बेहतर िनगरानी और जवाबदेही सुिनिIJत होती है। ÿधानमंýी आवास योजना-úामीण (पीएमएवाई-जी) के तहत लाभािथªयŌ का िववरण, Öवीकृित आदेश, िनिध जारी करना और आवासŌ कì ÿगित का åरकॉडª आवाससॉÉट और आवासएप के माÅयम से िडिजटल łप से रखा जाता है। ये ÿणािलयाँ लाभाथê के Öतर पर योजना से संबंिधत डेटा लेती ह§, िजससे पारदिशªता सुिनिIJत होती है और कायाªÆवयन कì वाÖतिवक-समय िनगरानी म¤ सुिवधा िमलती है। 10.03.2026 607 इसके अलावा, 'जनमनरेगा' जैसी िडिजटल ÿणाली और मोबाइल एिÈलकेशन का उपयोग पंचायत और ±ेý Öतर पर वाÖतिवक-समय डेटा लेना, िनगरानी और िशकायत िनÖतारण कì सुिवधा ÿदान करने के िलए भी िकया जाता है। (घ) और (ङ) úामीण िवकास िवभाग ने भू-Öथािनक तकनीक और कृिýम बुिĦम°ा का उपयोग करके मनरेगा तालाबŌ के आकलन के िलए 'भूÿहरी' शुł िकया है। इले³ůॉिन³स और सूचना ÿौīोिगकì मंýालय के तहत 'सीएससी ई-गवन¦स सिवªसेज इंिडया िलिमटेड' Ĭारा कायाªिÆवत 'ÿधानमंýी úामीण िडिजटल सा±रता अिभयान' (पीएमजीिदशा) का लàय 6 करोड़ úामीण पåरवारŌ को िडिजटल सा±रता ÿदान करना था। आईआईटी िदÐली, सीएसडी और आईआईपीए Ĭारा पीएमजीिदशा के ÿभाव आकलन िकया गया था, िजससे िडिजटल सेवाओं तक पहòंच और आईसीटी अपनाने म¤ महÂवपूणª सुधार का संकेत िमला, िजससे िडिजटल िवभाजन को कम करने म¤ मदद िमली है। यह योजना 31 माचª 2024 को समाĮ होने से पहले 2.52 लाख úाम पंचायतŌ म¤ 4.39 लाख सामाÆय सेवा केÆþŌ के माÅयम से 6.39 करोड़ ÓयिĉयŌ को सफलतापूवªक ÿिशि±त कर चुकì है। राºय/संघ राºय ±ेý-वार िÖथित संलμन िववरण म¤ दी गई है। िववरण पीएमजीिदशा योजना के तहत राºय/संघ राºय ±ेý-वार िÖथित ø. सं. राºय का नाम नामांिकत अËयथê ÿिशि±त अËयथê 1. अंडमान और िनकोबार दीपसमूह 5,564 2,931 2. आंň ÿदेश 23,01,731 19,17,452 3. अŁणाचल ÿदेश 14,949 11,615 4. असम 27,21,585 23,60,195 5. िबहार 82,40,606 74,12,740 6. छ°ीसगढ़ 24,86,455 21,37,064 10.03.2026 608 7. दादरा और नगर हवेली तथा दमन और दीव 20,522 18,029 8. गोवा 58,569 53,784 9. गुजरात 30,31,310 26,83,286 10. हåरयाणा 18,57,815 15,77,109 11. िहमाचल ÿदेश 6,61,922 5,32,976 12. जÌमू और कÔमीर 8,70,451 7,06,991 13. झारखंड 27,52,731 22,86,356 14. कनाªटक 29,64,726 24,40,957 15. केरल 1,77,165 1,18,132 16. लĥाख 24,785 22,122 17. ल±Ĭीप 142 35 18. मÅय ÿदेश 56,92,467 50,69,449 19. महाराÕů 61,23,970 53,23,817 20. मिणपुर 28,397 18,286 21. मेघालय 1,52,783 1,06,063 22. िमजोरम 30,317 23,125 23. नागाल§ड 11,990 8,968 24. ओिडशा 36,16,441 30,86,143 25. पुदुचेरी 22,079 15,801 26. पंजाब 17,46,448 15,14,820 27. राजÖथान 45,06,184 39,70,690 28. िसि³कम 27,035 23,122 29. तिमलनाडु 17,04,537 14,07,880 30. तेलंगाना 14,56,226 12,10,448 10.03.2026 609 31. िýपुरा 3,25,000 2,64,186 32. उ°र ÿदेश 1,63,14,369 1,45,48,273 33. उ°राखंड 7,85,978 6,73,306 34. पिIJम बंगाल 28,36,714 23,95,565 कुल 7,35,71,965 6,39,41,718 * चंडीगढ़ और िदÐली शहरी ±ेý ह§, इसिलए वे इस योजना म¤ शािमल नहé ह§। SEAFOOD EXPORTS 2865. KUMARI SUDHA R.: Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state: (a) whether there is increase in the India's seafood exports, if so, the details thereof market share of the exports during the last five years, State-wise; (b) the details of seafood export volumes and values to the US and other key markets during the said period; (c) the impact on seafood sector of Tamil Nadu where shrimp farming and exports contribute significantly to livelihoods; and (d) whether the Government has assessed the broader risks of drop in export volumes and revenue decline for the shrimp industry during FY 2025-26, along with the steps taken by the Government to support the affected stakeholders? 10.03.2026 610 THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ; AND MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH): (a) and (b) The seafood export from India has increased from Rs 43,720.98 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 62,408.45 crore in 2024-25 in terms of value, registering an increase of approximately 42.7 per cent during the period. Similarly, the export quantity increased from 11.49 lakh metric tonnes in 2020- 21 to 16.98 lakh metric tonnes in 2024-25, reflecting a growth of about 47.8 per cent. The seafood export to the USA has increased from Rs 17,990.40 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 22,722.69 crore in 2024-25 in value and from 2.91 lakh metric tonnes in 2020-21 to 3.46 lakh metric tonnes in 2024-25 in quantity. The details of seafood exports, state-wise and market-wise, for the last five years are given in the enclosed Statement- I and II, respectively. (c) The seafood sector of Tamil Nadu plays a vital role in the State’s coastal economy, with shrimp farming and exports contributing significantly to employment and income generation, and a large number of coastal households depending directly and indirectly on aquaculture, processing, and export-related activities for their livelihoods. During 2024-25, Tamil Nadu exported 1,07,659 metric tonnes of marine products valued at Rs 5,744.56 crore. During 2025-26 (April to January, provisional), Tamil Nadu exported 1,25,332 metric tonnes of marine products valued at Rs 6,323.79 crore as compared to 1,07,659 metric tonnes of marine products valued at Rs 5,744.56 10.03.2026 611 crore in 2024-25, indicating continued growth and resilience of the seafood sector in the State despite fluctuations in global markets. (d) The Government is aware of the challenges faced by the shrimp export sector due to fluctuations in international market demand, price volatility, and rising input costs. Despite ongoing geopolitical shifts and the imposition of tariff and non-tariff barriers by importing nations, India’s shrimp exports during April–January 2025–26 have increased in both quantity and value compared to the corresponding period of 2024–25. This indicates continued positive growth in shrimp exports. The details of frozen shrimp exports during the last two years and April–January 2025–26 are provided below: ITEM 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26* (APRIL- JANUARY) 2024-25 (APRIL-JANUARY) FROZEN SHRIMP Q 716004 741529 659600 622182 V 40013.54 43334.25 41018.30 36029.38 *PROVISIONAL (Source: MPEDA) To sustain and support the growth of seafood exports, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, has conducted a series of stakeholder consultations and strategic engagements which, inter alia, include Investors’ Meets in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands, Coastal States Fisheries Meet, Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Meet, Seafood Exporters Meet, and the World Fisheries Day celebration on the theme “India's Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports”. A Round Table Conference with Ambassadors and High 10.03.2026 612 Commissioners from 39 countries on seafood export promotion was also convened to strengthen diplomatic engagement, promote collaboration in sustainable fisheries, enhance trade relations, and advance technologies and emerging sectors in fisheries and aquaculture. The Government also conducts bilateral meetings with major importers to boost seafood exports. To strengthen India's seafood sector globally, the government is facilitating ease of business by amending regulations, streamlining imports, and reducing import duties on key aquafeed ingredients, aquaculture inputs, and fish processing ingredients. In addition, to enhance the share of value-added products in the seafood export basket, the Government of India, in the recent Budget, has enhanced the duty-free import limit of specified inputs used in seafood processing from 1% to 3 % of the previous year’s FOB export value. As part of its sustainable efforts, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is promoting the installation of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in trawl nets, supporting the marine mammals project, strengthening antibiotic residue controls, and launching a comprehensive Traceability Framework. Further, the Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025, were notified to promote high-value, export- oriented fisheries in the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a flagship scheme of the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) support expansion of aquaculture, technology infusion, disease management, 10.03.2026 613 modern post-harvest infrastructure, and fish processing facilities to enhance production, productivity, and value addition. The Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has established the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) as a dedicated agency to facilitate the export of seafood. The MPEDA promotes Indian fisheries products through brand promotion, exporter enrolment, and importer liaison. It enhances industry capacity via training, awareness campaigns, workshops, and chintan shivirs. To explore new markets, MPEDA participates in international trade fairs, organizes Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs) and Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets (RBSMs), and collaborates with Indian Missions abroad. To ensure quality meeting international standards, the Export Inspection Council (EIC), Department of Commerce, conducts periodic awareness and training programs for relevant stakeholders across the value chain. STATEMENT -I State-Wise Export of Marine Products Q: Quantity in Tons, V: Value in Rs. Crore States Units 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Gujarat Q 203917 200099 248863 284088 282158 V 4188.5 4421.1 5466.9 5511.4 5889.3 Maharashtra Q 110822 193999 214167 222453 227866 V 3684.9 7303.9 7466.5 6923.3 7343.4 Goa Q 16549 36057 63333 55167 45469 V 435.25 730.64 1007.6 934.2 788.81 Karnataka Q 121348 120427 312347 301183 242143 10.03.2026 614 V 1689.1 1962.2 4737.2 4785.1 3440.6 Kerala Q 157698 182430 218629 196807 179660 V 5623.1 6971.6 8285 7231.8 6941.4 Tamil Nadu Q 110023 114810 123157 134317 130315 V 5565.5 6559.6 6957.7 6854.2 7034.6 Andhra Pradesh Q 279992 324904 328160 347927 366182 V 15832 20035 19847 19420 21246 Telangana Q 0 3102 6676 11758 11772 V 0 156.91 358.39 565.1 615.42 Odisha Q 60718 86765 85308 84231 92169 V 3107.7 4627.9 4546.5 3954.6 4668 West Bengal Q 88443 103398 125025 132318 114529 V 3595.1 4742.5 5121.3 4145.5 4321.1 Delhi Q 0 766 1083 1294 609 V 0 39 63.61 79.84 40.52 Others** Q 0 2507 8536 10058 5299 V 0 35.64 111.47 118.46 79.54 Total Q 1149510 1369264 1735286 1781602 1698170 V 43721 57586 63969 60524 62408 Source: MPEDA **Others include Andaman Nicobar Island, Assam, Bihar, Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand STATEMENT- II Market Wise Export of Marine Products Q: Quantity in MT, V: Value in Rs. Crore Market Unit 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 JAPAN Q: 86814 90308 109199 107968 102933 V: 3033.4 3242.9 3846.9 3279.4 3452.9 10.03.2026 615 USA Q: 291948 372611 306334 329192 346868 V: 17990 24603 20600 20892 22723 EUROPEAN UNION Q: 152770 198484 207976 192505 215080 V: 6022.8 8570.1 10018 8461.6 9429.6 CHINA Q: 218343 266989 405547 457215 396424 V: 6908.6 9056.7 11957 11853 10668 SOUTH EAST ASIA Q: 217710 243401 431774 378630 347541 V: 4876.1 5748 9494 7907.3 8172.2 MIDDLE EAST Q: 48606 58426 77677 75046 65956 V: 1843.4 2235.5 2623.1 2238.8 2328.5 OTHERS Q: 133319 139045 196780 241045 223369 V: 3046.3 4130 5429.5 5891.4 5634.8 TOTAL Q: 1149510 1369264 1735286 1781602 1698170 V: 43721 57586 63969 60524 62408 Source: MPEDA AMENDED TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION FUND SCHEME 2866. SHRI ATUL GARG: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state : (a) the details regarding implementations status of the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) in the textile units of Uttar Pradesh; (b) the details regarding the subsidy claims settled and pending by the units in Ghaziabad; (c) the details regarding measures taken to simplify the procedure for availing the benefits under the scheme; (d) the details regarding impact of the scheme on the modernization and productivity of the textile industry in the State; and 10.03.2026 616 (e) the details regarding Government's plan to continue the technology support beyond the current scheme period? THE MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH): (a)A total of Rs. 61.84 crores have been released as eligible subsidy to 317 units located in Uttar Pradesh under the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). (b)A total of Rs. 4.40 crores have been released as eligible subsidy to 39 units located in Ghaziabad under the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). (c)Government has undertaken several measures to simplify the procedure for availing benefits under ATUFS such as auto-generation of Unique Identification Numbers (UIDs), relaxation in the requirement of enlistment of machinery manufacturers prior to applying for Joint Inspection, delegation of financial powers to various levels for expeditious settlement of claims, and online tracking of claim settlement through iTUFS Portal. (d)As per an Impact Assessment Study conducted through the NITI Aayog more than six lakh high-end/modern technology machines have been installed across the country and more than 90% beneficiaries (among those studied) opined that TUFS enhanced the overall productivity, whereas more than 85% opined that TUFS helped significantly in improving the product quality. (e)The validity of ATUFS scheme expired on 31.3.2022 and currently only committed liabilities are being cleared under the scheme. 10.03.2026 617 REVIEW OF ROAD PROJECTS UNDER PMGSY 2867. SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY: Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) the details of road projects sanctioned, approved and completed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during the last five years along with the total expenditure incurred, State/UT-wise; (b) whether the Government has reviewed the causes of delays in the execution of certain projects under PMGSY, if so, the details thereof; (c) the corrective measures and action taken to ensure timely completion of sanctioned projects and to prevent recurrence of such delays in future; and (d) the specific progress made under PMGSY in the State of Bihar during the same period, including details of road length sanctioned, completed and pending along with reasons for any delay, State-wise? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN): (a)The details of the road projects sanctioned and constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) State/UT-wise during the last five financial years may be seen at pmgsy.dord.gov.in -> Progress Monitoring - > Financial Yearwise Achievement. Further, the financial year-wise details of expenditure incurred (including State Share) State/UT-wise may be seen at pmgsy.dord.gov.in -> Financial Progress -> Fund Position Report Live. (b) and (c)The Ministry periodically reviews the progress of the scheme and has identified several factors that occasionally impede the pace of 10.03.2026 618 implementation. These include challenges such as limited working seasons due to adverse weather conditions, difficulties in obtaining forest clearances, scarcity of raw materials, and legal or land-related encumbrances. In the North-Eastern and Himalayan States, these challenges are often compounded by difficult terrain and logistical constraints. In certain regions, security concerns and the limited technical or contracting capacity of implementing agencies also impact the timely execution of works. To address these bottlenecks and ensure the timely completion of projects, the Ministry has established a robust multi-layered monitoring framework. Progress is rigorously scrutinised through Regional Review Meetings (RRMs), Performance Review Committee (PRC) meetings, and Empowered Committee meetings. High-level interactions are frequently held by the Secretary and Joint Secretary of the Ministry with the Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of the States/UTs to resolve inter-departmental issues. At the grassroots level, the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA), chaired by the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, provides a vital platform for oversight. (d)The details of the road projects sanctioned, constructed and pending under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) State/UT-wise (including the State of Bihar) during the last five financial years may be seen at pmgsy.dord.gov.in -> Proposals -> Statewise List of Roads. 10.03.2026 619 डीडीयू-जीकेवाई का कायाªÆवयन 2868. ®ी राहòल कÖवां: ³या úामीण िवकास मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक: (क) ³या देश म¤ सरकार Ĭारा दीनदयाल उपाÅयाय-úामीण कौशÐय योजना (डीडीयू-जीकेवाई) कायाªिÆवत कì जा रही है, यिद हां, तो राजÖथान सिहत तÂसंबंधी राºय-वार/िजला-वार Êयौरा ³या है; (ख) ³या उĉ योजना के अंतगªत चुł और हनुमानगढ़ िजलŌ के úामीण ±ेýŌ म¤ युवाओं को ÿिश±ण ÿदान िकया जा रहा है, यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है, यिद नहé, तो इसके ³या कारण ह§; (ग) ÿिश±ण ÿाĮ युवाओं कì सं´या िकतनी है और उनका Êयौरा ³या है तथा ÿिश±ण पूणª करने के बाद रोजगार ÿाĮ युवाओं कì सं´या िकतनी है; और (घ) ³या उĉ युवाओं के िलए कोई िवशेष िश±ा/अÆय पåरयोजना शुł कì गई है, यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है? úामीण िवकास मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी कमलेश पासवान): (क) से (ग) दीनदयाल उपाÅयाय úामीण कौशल योजना (डीडीयू-जीकेवाई) 15 से 35 वषª के आयु वगª के úामीण गरीब युवाओं के िलए दीनदयाल अंÂयोदय राÕůीय úामीण आजीिवका िमशन (डीएवाई-एनआरएलएम) कì छýक योजना के अंतगªत, एक रोजगार-संबĦ कौशल िवकास कायªøम है। यह úामीण गरीब युवाओं को रोजगार योμय कौशल से सशĉ बनाता है और िनयिमत ®म बाजारŌ म¤ उनकì भागीदारी को सुगम बनाता है, िजससे उÆह¤ Æयूनतम मजदूरी या उससे अिधक कì िनयिमत मािसक मजदूरी वाली नौकåरयां ÿाĮ होती ह§। डीडीयू-जीकेवाई के िदशा- िनद¥शŌ म¤ अनुसूिचत जाित/अनुसूिचत जनजाित (50%), मिहलाओं (33%) और िदÓयांगजनŌ (5%) के िलए सामािजक समावेशन का ÿावधान है। योजना कì शुŁआत से लेकर जनवरी, 2026 तक ÿिशि±त और िनयोिजत अËयिथªयŌ का Êयौरा संलμन िववरण म¤ िदया गया है। 10.03.2026 620 राजÖथान के चूł और हनुमानगढ़ िजलŌ म¤ भी ÿिश±ण ÿदान िकया जा रहा है। शुŁआत (2014) से लेकर अब तक का Êयौरा इस ÿकार है: िजला ÿिशि±त िनयोिजत चूł 2124 1229 हनुमानगढ़ 3787 1751 ąोत: राजÖथान राºय सरकार (घ) डीडीयू-जीकेवाई राÕůीय कौशल योμयता सिमित (एनएस³यूसी), राÕůीय Óयावसाियक िश±ा और ÿिश±ण पåरषद (एनसीवीईटी) Ĭारा अनुमोिदत उन पाठ्यøमŌ कì अनुमित देता है जो राÕůीय योμयता रिजÖटर (एन³यूआर) https://www.nqr.gov.in/ या कौशल िवकास और उīिमता मंýालय के पोटªल पर सूचीबĦ ह§। úामीण युवाओं के िलए रोजगार के अवसरŌ को बढ़ाने के िलए राºयŌ/संघ राºय ±ेýŌ और पåरयोजना कायाªÆवयन एज¤िसयŌ (पीआईए) को उभरने वाले और उ¸च िवकास वाले ±ेýŌ म¤ ÿिश±ण कायªøम ÿÖतािवत करने के िलए ÿोÂसािहत िकया जाता है। िववरण वषª 2014-15 से 2025-26 (जनवरी, 2026 तक) डीडीयू-जीकेवाई के अंतगªत ÿिशि±त और िनयोिजत अËयिथªयŌ का राजÖथान सिहत राºय/संघ राºय ±ेý-वार Êयौरा ø.सं. राºय कुल संचयी (जनवरी, 2026 तक) ÿिशि±त िनयोिजत 1 आंň ÿदेश 148692 119509 2 अŁणाचल ÿदेश 2435 1119 3 असम 86136 53890 4 िबहार 80518 48965 5 छ°ीसगढ़ 59575 34682 6 गुजरात 32404 21146 10.03.2026 621 7 हåरयाणा 56041 40924 8 िहमाचल ÿदेश 19793 11605 9 जÌमू और कÔमीर 72602 45618 10 झारखंड 82754 44192 11 कनाªटक 56911 37537 12 केरल 76984 46996 13 मÅय ÿदेश 93391 54778 14 महाराÕů 71011 48146 15 मिणपुर 7913 4254 16 मेघालय 9070 5390 17 िमजोरम 3478 2047 18 नागाल§ड 8150 5278 19 ओिडशा 218770 177853 20 पंजाब 54075 30048 21 राजÖथान 87409 47009 22 िसि³कम 3306 1951 23 तिमलनाडु 80161 76040 24 तेलंगाना 75165 53991 25 िýपुरा 13221 7905 26 उ°र ÿदेश 254238 107775 27 उ°राखंड 25704 16153 28 पिIJम बंगाल 45273 30838 29 पुदुचेरी 3154 1986 30 अंडमान और िनकोबार Ĭीप समूह 1017 567 कुल 1829351 1178192 EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE 2869. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased 10.03.2026 622 to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that approximately 42% of the agricultural workforce comprises women, and nearly half of them are unpaid family workers; (b) if so, the details of steps taken by the Government to leverage technology to formalize women’s agricultural labor and ensure a good income; (c) whether the Government is addressing the challenges, like the lack of land ownership for women, which restricts access to formalised credit, subsidies, and insurance scheme; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government plans to formulate an action plan to leverage the International Year of Women Farmers 2026 for the empowerment of women agricultural laborers, if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY): (a)The Government is implementing several schemes for farmers, including women farmers, according to existing eligibility rules. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), MoSPI, covers the estimated percentage of the workforce engaged in the agricultural sector. In rural areas, female agricultural employment rose from 73.2 percent in 2017-18 to 76.9 percent in 2023-24. From the gender perspective, the female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) has been rising for seven years, i.e. from 23.3 percent in 2017-18 to 41.7 percent in 2023-24, driven mainly by the rising participation of rural women. 10.03.2026 623 (b)The Government is implementing Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) scheme and ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (ICAR-CIWA) to promote adoption of new technologies of agriculture and allied sectors through technology assessment, demonstration and capacity development among the extension functionaries of state governments and farmers including farm women. Under the SMAM scheme, women farmers are provided subsidy on agricultural machinery. States have been instructed to earmark 30% of SMAM funds for women for individual machinery ownership. Under ATMA Scheme, at least 30% of resources are earmarked for women farmers and women extension workers. (c)Department of Land Recourses, Ministry of Rural Development has recently addressed all States to introduce a column for Gender in the Record of Rights. This step will help to know the number of women land owners. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) provides for comprehensive risk insurance against crop damage from pre-sowing to post-harvest for crops and area notified by the concerned State Government. All willing farmers, including sharecroppers, tenant and women farmers are eligible to enrol under the scheme. The government is implementing the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) across various States and UTs. This scheme aims to provide concessional interest rates on short-term agricultural loans obtained by farmers through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) for their working capital requirements. Under this scheme, farmers (including women farmers) receive KCC loans at a subsidized interest rate of 7%. Additionally, farmers 10.03.2026 624 who repay their loans promptly receive a 3% Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI), effectively reducing the interest rate to 4% per annum. (d)To commemorate the International Year of Women Farmers 2026, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is organizing Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) in New Delhi from 12-14 March, 2026 to bring together different stakeholders to share and showcase experiences, case studies and inspiring success stories of women's empowerment and leadership in agriculture; identify and promote national and global best practices for nurturing women's leadership and discuss measures for strengthening the policy framework for mainstreaming gender. IMPACT ON ANIMAL FEED 2870. SHRIMATI MALA ROY: Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state: (a) whether it is true that the Government has given permission to import of animal feed Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) and other grains from USA and if so, the details thereof; and (b) the details of impact on our Indian animal feed manufacture? THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ; AND MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH): 10.03.2026 625 (a) and (b) As per information by the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India and the United States announced a trade deal on 2nd February, 2026. A joint statement for the same was released on 7th February, 2026. In the backdrop of growing demand for animal feed in the country, animal feed Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) has been considered for tariff concession within a quota i.e. with tariff concession limited to a quantity due to which there is no adverse impact on the market for domestically grown feed crops. MONTHA CYCLONE 2871. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether Government has assessed loss suffered by the State of Andhra Pradesh due to Montha Cyclone recently; (b) whether the Union Government sent its Central Team to assess the damage caused to agriculture, roads and buildings, aqua sector, power, irrigation, etc.; (c) if so, whether the Central Team submitted its Report to the Government; and (d) if so, the recommendations made by the team and action taken by the Government so far on the recommendations? 10.03.2026 626 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI): (a) to (d)As per the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM), the primary responsibility for disaster management, including assessment of damages on ground level, rests with the State Governments concerned. The State Governments undertake relief measures in the wake of natural calamities, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) already placed at their disposal, in accordance with Government of India approved items and norms. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Governments and provides requisite logistics and financial support. Additional financial assistance is provided from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per laid down procedure, in case of disaster of ‘severe nature’, which includes an assessment based on the visit of an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT). In wake of Cyclone ‘Montha’ during 2025 in Andhra Pradesh, an IMCT was constituted by the Central Government for on the spot assessment of damages, without waiting for the Memorandum from the State Government. The IMCT visited the affected areas in the State during 10th to 11th November, 2025. Based on the report of the IMC, an additional financial assistance from NDRF is considered as per established procedure. 10.03.2026 627 PM-eBUS SEWA-PAYMENT SECURITY MECHANISM (PSM) SCHEME 2872. SHRIMATI SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA: Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) the details of implementation progress of the PM-eBus Sewa–PSM Scheme, including the allocation of e-buses (specifically to Gujarat State) under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model, State-wise; (b) the details of payment security framework established under the Scheme, including the role of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) as the implementing agency; (c) the timelines fixed for deployment and operationalisation of the sanctioned buses and the duration of operational support provided under the Scheme; (d) whether the Ministry has reviewed the operationalisation of the Direct Debit Mandate mechanism with the Reserve Bank of India for recovery of dues in case of default by PTAs; and (e) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BHUPATHI RAJU SRINIVASA VARMA): (a) and (b) PM e-Bus Sewa–PSM Scheme was notified on 28.10.2024. The details of implementation progress is as below: i. Scheme guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) were published. 10.03.2026 628 ii. 19 States/UTs have submitted the Direct Debit Mandate (DDM) to Reserve Bank of India as on 10.12.2025. iii. As on 28.02.2026, Tender for 6,228 number of buses were concluded under PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. iv. Letter of Award for 4720 buses have been issued by Public Transport Authorities (PTA). v. Tender for 10,900 buses under PM E-DRIVE scheme are concluded and tender for 2,900 buses is under progress. vi. Rs. 500 crore has been disbursed to Convergence Energy Services Ltd. (CESL) to set up the PSM Fund in FY 2025-26. In the state of Gujarat, 750 buses have been sanctioned under PM- eBus Scheme and Letter of Award (LoA) for 555 numbers of buses have been issued by PTA. The State wise details of the allocated e-buses are as below:- S. No. State/UT No of buses PM E- DRIVE (MHI) PM-eBus Sewa (MoHUA) Total 1 Gujarat 1,800 750 2,550 2 Karnataka 4,500 750 5,250 3 Maharashtra 2,500 1,609 4,109 4 Telangana 2,200 151 2,351 5 Delhi 2,800 - 2,800 6 Andhra Pradesh - 1,050 1,050 7 Madhya Pradesh - 972 972 8 Meghalaya - 55 55 9 Odisha - 400 400 10.03.2026 629 10 Punjab - 447 447 11 Puducherry - 75 75 12 Rajasthan - 1,150 1,150 13 JandK - 200 200 14 Assam - 100 100 15 Uttarakhand - 137 137 16 Manipur - 50 50 17 Arunachal Pradesh - 50 50 18 Goa - 50 50 19 Haryana - 450 450 20 Bihar - 400 400 21 Chhattisgarh - 240 240 22 Kerala - 293 293 23 Himachal Pradesh - 50 50 24 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu - 50 50 25 Chandigarh - 428 428 26 Ladakh - 48 48 27 Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 45 45 Total 13,800 10,000 23,800 Convergence Energy Services Ltd. (CESL) acts as the Central Implementing Agency for Scheme, managing the dedicated Payment Security Fund to ensure timely payments to electric bus operators. CESL will review and verifies payment claims in accordance with the Concession Agreements (CA) and scheme guidelines. CESL is also responsible for developing the 10.03.2026 630 SOPs for fund disbursement and for aggregating e-bus operations at the national level under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model. (c)PSM Scheme provides payment security coverage for a period of up to 12 years for each bus deployed under the Scheme. Usually, timeline for deployment of buses is considered to be two (2) years from signing of CA between PTA and OEM. (d) and (e) As of 02.03.2026, 19 State/UTs have submitted the Direct Debit Mandate (DDM) to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) who have either participated under PM E-DRIVE Scheme of Ministry of Heavy Industries or PM-eBus Sewa Scheme of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). PROJECTS UNDER PMGSY 2873. DR. BACHHAV SHOBHA DINESH: Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) are assessed and sanctioned on the basis of Census 2011 data, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the continued reliance on outdated population and habitation data has resulted in exclusion of deserving districts and habitations from road connectivity, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any district has been accorded special consideration or exemption from the 2011 Census criteria for sanction of roads; and 10.03.2026 631 (d) the criteria, norms and guidelines on the basis of which such relaxation was granted? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN): (a) to (d) The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) was approved by the Union Cabinet on 11th September 2024 to provide all weather road connectivity to previously unconnected 25,000 habitations by constructing 62,500 km of all-weather roads with necessary cross drainage and culvert with a total financial outlay of ₹70,125 crore (Central share: ₹49,087.50 crore; State share: ₹21,037.50 crore). To ensure objective selection, Census 2011 remains the standard benchmark for population data, though significant relaxations are provided for specific geographies: (i) General Areas: Habitations with a population of 500 or more. (ii) Special Category Areas: A threshold of 250 or more applies to Hill States, North-Eastern Regions, Desert Areas, and Tribal (Schedule V) Areas. (iii) Aspirational Districts/Blocks: These regions also benefit from the relaxed 250 or more population criteria. (iv) LWE-Affected Districts: Connectivity is extended to habitations with a population of 100 or more as identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The scheme further prioritises social inclusion through convergence with Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) for ST-dominated habitations and PM-Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) for SC- concentrated areas. 10.03.2026 632 EXPORT PERFORMANCE TO US 2874. SHRI ESWARASAMY K.: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (a)whether the Government has undertaken a sector-wise and State-wise assessment of export performance to the United States (US) and other major trading partners following the imposition or revision of tariff measures since April 2025, if so, the details thereof; (b)the details of product categories where Indian exports currently face tariffs exceeding 20 per cent in major destination markets and the details, where India imposes tariffs exceeding 20 per cent on imports from key trading partners, country and sector-wise; and (c)the details of export growth or decline in key sectors such as electronics (including smartphones), pharmaceuticals, gems and jewellery, textiles, engineering goods, solar equipment, metals and auto components, along with the estimated impact on production and employment? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA): (a) The Government continues to work with stakeholders (Exporters and Industry) to mitigate the impact of the US tariff measures on Indian exports through a comprehensive multi-pronged strategy encompassing intensive 10.03.2026 633 engagement with the US Government for a mutually beneficial India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, immediate relief through Trade relief measures of RBI, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, enhancement of domestic demand through next generation GST reforms, Export Promotion measures such as the new Export Promotion Mission which provide support and assistance to our exporters, pursuing FTAs with new countries and better utilization of existing FTA. It is expected that these measures will also enhance diversification and resilience in India’s trade relationships. (b) Country-wise Most Favoured Nation (MFN) applied duty rates may be seen on the WTO Tariff and Trade Data portal at https://ttd.wto.org/en/download/six-digit. Further, product-wise applied duties applicable on imports into and exports from India, including the Trade Agreements, are publicly accessible on the Trade Connect Portal under the “Tariff Explorer” section at https://www.trade.gov.in/apps/free-trade-agreements (c) During April–January (2025–26), India’s exports to the US stood at $20.86 billion in electronics (including smartphones), $5.98 billion in engineering goods, $0.96 billion in solar equipment, $4.83 billion in metals and equipment, $2.03 billion in auto components, $7.25 billion in pharmaceuticals, $7.88 billion in textiles, and $4.19 billion in gems and jewellery. 10.03.2026 634 बागपत म¤ सहकारी सिमितयां 2875. डॉ. राजकुमार सांगवानः ³या सहकाåरता मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः (क) उ°र ÿदेश के बागपत िजले म¤ िपछले पांच वषŎ और वतªमान वषª के दौरान Öथािपत नई सहकारी सिमितयŌ का Êयौरा ³या है; (ख) ³या सरकार उĉ िजले म¤ नए सहकारी उīमŌ कì Öथापना के िलए कोई िव°ीय सहायता ÿदान करती है; (ग) यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है साथ ही सरकार Ĭारा बागपत म¤ सहकारी उīमŌ को बढ़ावा देने के िलए उठाए गए कदम ³या ह§; (घ) सरकार Ĭारा बागपत म¤ úामीण िवकास और रोजगार सृजन म¤ सहकारी सिमितयŌ कì भूिमका बढ़ाने के िलए तैयार कì जा रही योजनाओं का Êयौरा ³या है, और (ङ) सरकार Ĭारा इन सहकारी सिमितयŌ कì कायª±मता और द±ता म¤ सुधार के िलए ³या उपाय िकए जा रहे ह§? गृह मंýी; तथा सहकाåरता मंýी (®ी अिमत शाह): (क) राÕůीय सहकारी डेटाबेस के अनुसार, 20.01.2026 कì िÖथित तक, उ°र ÿदेश के बागपत िजले म¤ कुल 267 सहकारी सिमितयाँ ह§, िजनम¤ से 51 सहकारी सिमितयाँ जनवरी, 2021 से पंजीकृत कì गई ह§। (ख) और (ग) िदनांक 25.02.2026 कì िÖथित के अनुसार, एनसीडीसी ने देश भर म¤ सहकारी संÖथाओं के िवकास के िलए संचयी łप से 5,16,122.32 करोड़ Łपये संिवतåरत िकए ह§ । िजसम¤ से उ°र ÿदेश राºय म¤ सहकारी िवकास के िलए 7,749.08 करोड़ Łपये कì रािश संिवतåरत कì गई है। राºय म¤ िपछले पांच वषŎ के दौरान िकए गए संिवतरण का Êयौरा संलμन िववरण म¤ िदया गया है। 10.03.2026 635 (घ) और (ङ) सहकाåरता मंýालय ने 6 जुलाई, 2021 को अपनी Öथापना के बाद से úामीण िवकास और रोजगार सृजन म¤ सहकारी सिमितयŌ कì भूिमका को सशĉ करने के साथ-साथ उ°र ÿदेश के बागपत िजले सिहत देश भर म¤ उनकì कायाªÂमक ÿभावशीलता और द±ता बढ़ाने के उĥेÔय से "सहकार-से-समृिĦ" कì पåरकÐपना को साकार करने के िलए कई पहल¤ कì ह§। ÿमुख पहलŌ म¤ शािमल ह§:  पै³स को सशĉ करने के िलए, भारत सरकार Ĭारा 2,925.39 करोड़ Łपये के कुल िव°ीय पåरÓयय के साथ कायªशील पै³स के कंÈयूटरीकरण कì एक पåरयोजना अनुमोिदत कì गई है, इसके अंतगªत देश के सभी कायªशील पै³स को एक कॉमन ईआरपी आधाåरत राÕůीय सॉÉटवेयर पर लाना और उÆह¤ राºय सहकारी ब§कŌ (एसटीसीबी) तथा िजला क¤þीय सहकारी ब§कŌ (डीसीसीबी) के माÅयम से राÕůीय कृिष और úामीण िवकास ब§क (नाबाडª) के साथ िलंक करना शािमल है।  आदशª उपिविधयाँ जो पै³स को 25 से अिधक Óयावसाियक कायªकलापŌ को करने, अपने संचालन म¤ शासन, पारदिशªता और जवाबदेही म¤ सुधार करने म¤ स±म बनाती ह§ । अब, पै³स पीएम-िकसान समृिĦ क¤þ (पीएमकेएसके), ÿधानमंýी भारतीय जनऔषिध क¤þ (पीएमबीजेके), कॉमन सेवा क¤þ (सीएससी) आिद के łप म¤ कायª कर सकते ह§।  सहकारी कवरेज, रोजगार सृजन और मिहला सशĉìकरण के िवÖतार के िलए, मंýालय ने सहकारी-नेतृÂव वाली "ĵेत øांित 2.0" शुभारंभ कì है, िजसका उĥेÔय "अगले पांच वषŎ म¤ डेयरी सहकारी सिमितयŌ कì दूध ÿापण को वतªमान Öतर से 50 ÿितशत तक बढ़ाना, िजससे अना¸छािदत ±ेýŌ म¤ डेयरी िकसानŌ को बाजार पहòंच ÿदान कì जा सके और संगिठत ±ेý म¤ डेयरी सहकारी सिमितयŌ कì िहÖसेदारी बढ़ाई जा सके।"  Łμण बहò-राºय सहकारी सिमितयŌ के पुनŁĦार और अवसंरचनाÂमक आवÔयकता को पूरा करने के िलए सहायता ÿदान करने के िलए बहò-राºय सहकारी सोसाइटी (एमएससीएस) 10.03.2026 636 (संशोधन) अिधिनयम, 2023 कì धारा 63 (क) के तहत सहकारी पुनवाªस, पुनिनªमाªण और िवकास िनिध कì Öथापना करना ।  देश भर म¤ 20 ÿिश±ण संÖथानŌ के नेटवकª के माÅयम से राÕůीय सहकारी ÿिश±ण पåरषद (एनसीसीटी) Ĭारा सहकारी सिमितयŌ के सदÖयŌ, िनदेशक मंडल, कमªचाåरयŌ, राºय के अिधकाåरयŌ और इ¸छुक युवाओं के िलए ±मता िनमाªण और कौशल िवकास कायªøम। आज कì ितिथ तक, इन ÿिश±ण संÖथानŌ Ĭारा 10,11,359 ÿितभािगयŌ के िलए 16,404 ÿिश±ण कायªøम आयोिजत िकए जा चुके ह§।  नाबाडª के माÅयम से संचािलत ±मता िनमाªण कायªøम, जो ईआरपी सॉÉटवेयर अथाªत् ई-पै³स सॉÉटवेयर पर ÿिश±ण ÿदान करते ह§ ।  िýभुवन सहकारी यूिनविसªटी कì Öथापना ।  राÕůीय सहकारी डेटाबेस का िनमाªण, जो सहकारी सिमितयŌ के भौगोिलक िवÖतार म¤ किमयŌ को िचिĹत करने म¤ स±म बनाता है, िजसम¤ आ¸छािदत और अना¸छािदत दोनŌ úाम पंचायत¤ शािमल ह§, तथा 2 लाख नए बहòĥेशीय पै³स , डेयरी और मािÂÖयकì सहकारी सिमितयŌ कì Öथापना।  राÕůीय सहकारी डेटाबेस का लाभ उठाते हòए, सरकार ने सहकारी सिमितयŌ का राºय- वार और ±ेý-वार मूÐयांकन करने तथा उÆह¤ र§िकंग ÿदान करने के िलए 24 जनवरी 2025 को सहकारी र§िकंग Āेमवकª लॉÆच िकया । इस र§िकंग ÿणाली का उĥेÔय सहकारी सिमितयŌ के बीच पारदिशªता, िवĵसनीयता और ÿितÖपधाªÂमकता को बढ़ाना है, िजससे अंततः उनके िवकास को बढ़ावा िमलेगा। 10.03.2026 637 िववरण िवगत 5 वषŎ म¤ उ°र ÿदेश म¤ कायªकलाप-वार संिवतरण (Ł. करोड़ म¤) øम सं. योजना/कायªकलाप 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 िदनांक 25.02.2026 तक कì िÖथित के अनुसार 1 िवपणन 200.00 300.00 1.50 202.00 103.15 2 औīोिगक एवं सेवा सहकारी सिमित 0.27 - 3 एफ एंड वी 0.05 0.34 0.76 4 ितलहन 0.09 0.55 0.15 5 खाīाÆन 0.40 6 भंडारण 0.05 1.45 0.15 7 आईसीडीपी 50.08 46.70 3.47 8 मािÂÖयकì 0.03 0.09 0.04 0.39 9 मािÂÖयकì (एफएफपीओ) 0.04 0.28 0.19 0.30 10 िकसान उÂपादक संगठन 0.84 2.89 5.35 5.50 5.16 11 एम.आई.एस 1.38 0.36 0.42 12 युवा सहकार 0.10 0.10 कुल 252.33 350.23 13.02 209.12 109.92 INTRODUCING MSP FOR ALL CROPS 2876. SHRI RAHUL GANDHI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 638 (a) whether in 2021 the Government promised protesting farmers that it would consider Introducing a legally guaranteed MSP for all crops at C2+50%, if so, the details thereof, (b) if not, the reasons for the Government's inability to introduce the same. (c) whether the Central Government has written to State Governments to discontinue the practice of providing MSP bonuses to farmers and if not, the reasons therefor, (d) whether the Government has considered direct procurement of crops in which India faces a production deficit such as certain pulses and oilseeds and if so, the details thereof, and (e) whether the commitment to reduce "non-trade barriers" in the joint statement with the US will change India's policies on GM crops, MSP and public procurement that protect crores of farmers, if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY): (a) and (b) Every year, Government fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural crops for the country as a whole, based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), after considering the views of the State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned. The Union Budget for 2018-19 had announced the pre-determined principle to keep MSPs at levels of at least one and half times of the cost of production. Accordingly, Government had increased MSPs for all mandated 10.03.2026 639 Kharif, Rabi and other commercial crops with a minimum return of 50 percent over all India weighted average cost of production from year 2018- 19 onwards, which has benefitted farmers across the country. (c) A letter dated 9th January 2026 was written by Secretary (Expenditure) to the Chief Secretaries of the States containing certain suggestions for the State Governments to align their bonus policies with national priorities. (d) and (e) Government procures cereals and coarse cereals through Food Corporation of India (FCI) and other designated State Agencies to provide price support to the farmers.Procurement of pulses, oilseeds and copra is done under Price Support Scheme under Umbrella Scheme of Pradhan Mantri AnnadataAaySanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), on the request of the concerned State Government as per the guidelines as and when market price of these produce fall below the MSP. Procurement agencies under PM- AASHA Scheme are National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) and National Co-operative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF). Cotton and Jute are also procured by Government at MSP through Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and Jute Corporation of India (JCI), respectively. To encourage domestic production, procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur from the pre-registered farmers is undertaken through the Central Nodal Agencies under Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses till 2030-31. 10.03.2026 640 Increased MSP has benefitted farmers of the country which is evident from details of all India procurement and MSP amount paid to farmers during last three years, given below: Procurement and MSP value of MSP Crops All MSP Crops 202 2-23 202 3-24 2024- 25 Total Procurement (in lakh metric tonnes) 1,11 8 1,08 9 1,175 Total MSP Value (in lakh crore) 2.47 2.63 3.33 To protect interest of farmers on trade related issues, Government takes appropriate decision from time to time. IMPLEMENTATION OF PMGSY 2877. SUSHRI PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE: Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during the last financial year was low and that the Revised Estimates were lower than the actual expenditure of the previous year, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Budget Estimates for the current financial year reflect an increase of about 72 per cent over last year’s Revised Estimates mainly due 10.03.2026 641 to higher allocation under the Programme Component, if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government has taken note of the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (2025) regarding completion of pending projects and updating road surveys under PMGSY-IV using latest population data, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether 24 per cent of roads inspected by National Quality Monitors and 16 per cent inspected by State Quality Monitors during 2025 were found unsatisfactory, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken to improve quality of works and timely completion of projects under PMGSY? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN): (a) and (b) The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, and the allocation of funds is based on the pace of implementation by the States/UTs and the availability of unspent balances. For the Financial Year 2024-25, the Revised Estimate (RE) was fixed at Rs. 14,500 Crore against a Budget Estimate (BE) of Rs. 19,000 Crore. The Budget Estimate for the current financial year 2025-26 is maintained at Rs. 19,000 Crore, which is approximately 31% higher than the previous year’s RE. (c) The Ministry has taken note of the Nineteenth Report of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (2024-25). To ensure 10.03.2026 642 the timely completion of pending projects, the Ministry maintains a rigorous and regular monitoring mechanism. Progress across all verticals—PMGSY-I, PMGSY-II, PMGSY-III, and the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)—is reviewed through Monthly Review Meetings, Regional Review Meetings (RRMs), Performance Review Committee (PRC) meetings, and Special Review Meetings with Chief Secretaries. To expedite pending projects, the Ministry has introduced the SNA-SPARSH system to streamline the flow of funds and ensure better financial discipline. Regarding the road survey for PMGSY-IV, the scheme is currently being implemented based on the Cabinet-approved 2011 Census data. However, to maximise coverage, the Ministry uses a "cluster approach" that allows grouping of smaller habitations to meet the eligibility criteria, particularly in hilly and difficult terrains. (d) and (e) Maintaining high construction standards is a core objective of PMGSY. During the Financial Year 2024-25, National Quality Monitor (NQM) inspections identified "Unsatisfactory" work in 8.13% of ongoing projects, 15.08% of completed projects, and 23.07% of roads under maintenance. State Quality Monitor (SQM) inspections for the same period reported "Unsatisfactory" ratings of 2.53%, 2.11%, and 17.26% respectively for the same categories. The Ministry ensures quality through a mandatory three-tier quality control mechanism involving the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), State Quality Monitors (SQM), and National Quality Monitors (NQM). Physical and 10.03.2026 643 Financial progress are also tracked through the Programme MIS - the Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System (OMMAS). To prevent delays, the Ministry has simplified bidding processes and holds regular Regional Review Meetings (RRMs) with States/UTs. 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SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 645 (a) whether the Government is aware of the recent U.S.–Bangladesh arrangements providing preferential or zero-tariff access in certain cases; (b) whether the Government has studied the potential impact of Bangladesh shifting to U.S.-sourced cotton and textile inputs, under its recent trade arrangement with the United States, on India’s cotton farmers, spinning mills and yarn exporters and if so, the details and key findings thereof; (c) whether the Government has held any negotiations or discussions with the United States to secure similar or equivalent market access for Indian textile and garment exporters and if so, the details and current status thereof; and (d) whether the Government proposes to waive off or reduce the import duty on U.S. Cotton to enable Indian garment exporters to avail similar preferential access to the U.S. market and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA): (a) Government is aware of the US-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade signed on 9 February 2026. (b) India holds largest share in Bangladesh’s cotton yarn imports and retains a structural advantage due to Bangladesh’s limited domestic spinning capacity. However, Bangladesh’s imports of raw cotton from the United 10.03.2026 646 States is likely to be insufficient to substitute for the large volumes of yarn currently sourced from India. The recent trade agreement between Bangladesh and the United States may marginally increase demand for U.S. cotton, any competitive pressure is likely to be absorbed primarily by other suppliers. India’s cotton trade with Bangladesh may continue to benefit considering the geographical proximity, lower freight costs, shorter transit times, established supply chains, and long-standing industry linkages, which provide resilience to the bilateral trade relationship. (c) and (d) India and the United States announced a trade deal on 2nd February 2026. A Joint Statement for the same was released on February 07 2026. The 25% additional ad valorem tariffs imposed by the U.S. on certain India’s exports citing India’s imports of Russian oil were removed. Pursuant to US Supreme Court judgement dated 20th February 2026 invalidating reciprocal tariffs, these tariffs are no longer in force. The US Government has issued Executive Orders imposing 10% tariffs on all countries on certain products. The Government is studying all the developments thereafter for their implications and remains engaged with the US Government. WOMEN IN PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS 2880. DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI: Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 647 (a) the number of women participating in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), State-wise; (b) the steps taken by the Government to enhance women’s participation and leadership roles in PRIs; (c) whether there are barriers faced by women in taking active roles in PRIs; (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken to address said challenges; and (e) the initiatives undertaken for capacity building for women representatives in PRIs? THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ; AND MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH): (a) State/Union Territory-wise number of Women Elected Representatives participating in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) is given in the enclosed Statement. (b) to (e) "Panchayat”, being "Local Government", is a State Subject and part of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Panchayats are set up and operate through the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts, subject to the provisions of the Constitution of India. Thus, all Panchayat related work, including enhancing women’s participation and leadership roles in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), comes within the purview of State Government concerned. 10.03.2026 648 Article 243D of the Constitution of India provides not less than one- third reservation for women in PRIs out of ‘total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat’ and ‘total number of offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at each level’. However, 21 States namely, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal and 2 Union Territories (UTs) namely, Lakshadweep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, have gone even further and have made provisions of upto 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in their respective State Panchayati Raj Acts/Rulesencouraging increased participation in grassroots governance. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has implemented the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) w.e.f. FY 2022-23 in States/ UTs with main objective of capacitating PRIs through imparting training to the Elected Representatives, including Women Elected Representatives (WERs), functionaries and other stakeholders to develop their governance capabilities for leadership roles and to function effectively. A total of 30,94,748 Women Elected Representatives were trained from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 (as on 28th February 2026) under this scheme. Increased capacity-building training in different subject matters pertaining to Panchayats, service delivery mechanisms and leadership skills has enhanced the capacities and capabilities of WERs in undertaking their 10.03.2026 649 assigned tasks as elected representatives. WERs are trained on different aspects of rural governance in multiple training programmes for effective delivery of their roles and responsibilities at the grassroots level. To strengthen women’s participation in grassroots governance, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has mandated Mahila Sabhas before Gram Sabhas, encouraging greater involvement of women in decision-making processes. The Ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (formally the United Nations Fund for Population Activities – UNFPA), is guiding States and UTs in transforming one Gram Panchayat per district into a Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat under Theme 9 of the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals. This initiative aims to create inclusive, gender-sensitive governance models that can be replicated across the country. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched a comprehensive specialised training module “Championing Change-Empowering Women Leaders in Local Governance and Beyond” as a part of “Shashkta Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” for the capacity building of WERsof PRIs. The focus of the training module is to build the capacity of the WERson different aspects of rural governance; enhance the knowledge and practical skills for effective delivery of roles and responsibilities as elected representatives; and also to develop the leadership, communication, managerial and decision making skills for effective women led governance.A total of 1,05,966 WERs (as on 28th February 2026) have been trained on this Specialised Module. 10.03.2026 650 Further, on the direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj constituted an Advisory Committee in September 2023 to examine the issue of Women Pradhans being represented by the male members of their families and also examine other issues related to proxy representation. The Committee has submitted its Report with recommendations to the Ministry in February 2025, and the same has been accepted by the Ministry. STATEMENT State and Union Territory-wise details of Women Elected Representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions Sl. No. State/Union Territory Number of Women Elected Representatives Remarks 1 Andhra Pradesh 85,593 - 2 Arunachal Pradesh 3,967 - 3 Assam 14,693 - 4 Bihar 1,35,805 - 5 Chhattisgarh 98,787 - 6 Goa 745 - 7 Gujarat 69,566 - 8 Haryana 32,892 - 9 Himachal Pradesh 15,250 - 10 Jharkhand 32,014 - 11 Karnataka 49,723 This is the data of Gram Panchayats. Block and District Panchayat elections are pending since 2021. 10.03.2026 651 12 Kerala 10,930 - 13 Madhya Pradesh 2,09,041 - 14 Maharashtra 14,135 Elections in 336 Block Panchayats and 32 District Panchayat are pending. 15 Manipur Nil Tenure of Panchayats ended in October 2022. Elections not held yet. 16 Meghalaya Not applicable Not covered under Part IX of the Constitution of India.17 Mizoram Not applicable 18 Nagaland Not applicable 19 Odisha 57,001 - 20 Punjab 44,519 - 21 Rajasthan 6,358 - 22 Sikkim 655 - 23 Tamil Nadu Nil Tenure of Panchayats ended in January 2025. Election not held yet. 24 Telangana 6,298 This is the data of Gram Panchayats. Block and District Panchayat elections not held yet. 25 Tripura 3,126 - 26 Uttar Pradesh 2,76,181 - 27 Uttarakhand 6,366 28 West Bengal 40,537 - 29 Andaman and Nicobar Islands 415 - 30 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 288 - 31 Jammu and Kashmir Nil Tenure of Gram Panchayats and Block Panchayat ended in January, 2024. Tenure of District Panchayats ended in February 2026. 10.03.2026 652 Elections not held yet. 32 Ladakh Nil Tenure of Panchayats ended in January 2024. Election not held yet. 33 Lakshadweep Nil Tenure of Panchayats ended in December, 2022. Election not held yet. 34 Puducherry Nil Tenure of Panchayats ended in July, 2011. Election not held yet. Source: Data as provided, from time to time, by the States/UTs to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. EXPORTS TO IRAN 2881. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (a) whether the escalating crisis in Iran has hit exports from India stranding basmati, tea and pharma exports amid US administration looming threat of 25% tariff on countries doing business with Tehran and also consignments worth over Rs. 2000 crore headed for Iran are stranded at Kandla and Mundra ports as traders held on to shipments because of a breakdown in port operations in Iran; (b) whether Iran is the second-biggest buyer of Indian basmati rice importing around 12 lakh tonnes annually valued at over Rs. 12,000/- crore; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) the impact on Indian economy by such move by US administration looming threat of 25% tariff on countries doing business with Tehran; and 10.03.2026 653 (e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard to save India's exports to Iran due to political uncertainty in Iran? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA): (a) India’s trade with Iran is mainly in Cereals and Pharma. Due to ongoing developments in West Asia, there are disruptions in shipping and port operations which is also affecting the cargo movement. The detail of the Cargo lying at Port (meant for export to Iran) as on 01.03.2026 is as under: i. Kandla Port: Rice, tea and pharmaceuticals cargo weighing 35,962 MTs having approximate Free on Board (FOB) value of Rs. 305.67 Cr. ii. Mundra Port: Rice, tea and pharmaceuticals cargo weighing 5,676 MTs having approximate Free on Board (FOB) value of Rs. 40.72 Cr. (b) and (c) Iran is one of the key buyer of Indian Basmati Rice. The trade of Basmati rice between India and Iran is as under: Basmati Rice Export to Iran Year Apr 2024 -Jan 2025 Apr 2025 – Jan 2026 Value(Rs Cr) 4861.83 5424.24 Quantity(ton) 6,27,030 7,90,691 Source-DGCIS 10.03.2026 654 (d) and (e) As on date, US tariff on countries doing business with Iran has not been effected. पशुधन के िलए आवÔयकताएँ 2882. ®ी कंवर िसंह तंवरः ®ीमती Łिच वीराः ³या मÂÖयपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः (क) ³या सरकार ने उ°र ÿदेश के अमरोहा िजले म¤ पशु िचिकÂसा अवसंरचना, नÖल सुधार, चारे कì उपलÊधता, रोग िनयंýण और दूध उÂपादकŌ के िलए बाजार पहòंच सिहत पशुधन और डेयरी कायªकलापŌ कì ±मता और आवÔयकता का कोई मूÐयांकन िकया है; (ख) यिद हाँ, तो गत तीन वषŎ के दौरान िजले म¤ पशु िचिकÂसा अÖपतालŌ/चल इकाइयŌ, टीकाकरण कवरेज, डेयरी अवसंरचना सहायता, लाभाथê कवरेज और ÿदान कì गई सहायता का राºय-वार और योजना-वार Êयौरा ³या है और यिद नहé, तो इसके ³या कारण ह§; (ग) ³या सरकार ने उ°र ÿदेश के मुरादाबाद िजले म¤ िवशेषकर कुंदरकì, िबलारी, ठाकुरĬारा और रामगंगा नदी जैसे बाढ़ ÿभािवत úामीण ±ेýŌ म¤ पशु िचिकÂसा अवसंरचना, रोग िनगरानी और पशु ÖवाÖÃय सेवाओं कì Óयापक समी±ा कì है जहाँ पशु िचिकÂसकŌ कì कमी, अपयाªĮ चल पशु िचिकÂसा इकाइयŌ, अिनयिमत टीकाकरण और रोग कì सूचना म¤ देरी के कारण पशुधन ÿभािवत हो रहे ह§; और (घ) यिद हाँ, तो सरकार Ĭारा उĉ िजलŌ म¤ पशु ÖवाÖÃय म¤ सुधार के िलए पशु िचिकÂसा अÖपतालŌ को मजबूत करने, चल पशु िचिकÂसा इकाइयŌ कì तैनाती, कृिýम गभाªधान कायªøमŌ, रोग िनगरानी ÿणाली और मानव संसाधनŌ के िलए राºयवार ³या कदम उठाए जा रहे ह§ और यिद नहé, तो इसके ³या कारण ह§? 10.03.2026 655 पंचायती राज मंýी; तथा मÂÖयपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंýी (®ी राजीव रंजन िसंह उफª ललन िसंह): (क) से (घ) पशुपालन राºय का िवषय है और पशु िचिकÂसा अवसंरचना का आकलन और Öथापना तथा कमªचाåरयŌ कì तैनाती संबंिधत राºय Ĭारा उनकì आवÔयकता के अनुसार, भौगोिलक िÖथित, रोग महामारी िव²ान, पशु ÿोफाइल आिद जैसे मापदंडŌ के आधार पर कì जाती है। उ°र ÿदेश सरकार से ÿाĮ जानकारी के अनुसार, राºय पशु िचिकÂसा अवसंरचना को सुŀढ़ करने के िलए हर संभव कदम उठा रहा है। इनम¤ नए अÖपतालŌ कì Öथापना, वंशावली वाले सांडŌ के सीमन और से³स सॉिटªड सीमन का उपयोग करके कृिýम गभाªधान Ĭारा नÖल सुधार, सरकारी फामŎ से नेिपयर घास कì Łट िÖलÈस ÿाĮ करके और उÆह¤ िकसानŌ और गौशालाओं के साथ जुड़े चरागाहŌ को उपलÊध कराकर चारे कì उपलÊधता सुिनिIJत करना, तथा िविभÆन रोगŌ के िलए िनशुÐक टीकाकरण के माÅयम से रोग िनयंýण शािमल है। देशी गाय कì नÖलŌ (सािहवाल, िगर, थारपारकर, गंगाितरी आिद) के िवकास एवं संवधªन तथा दूध उÂपादन को बढ़ाने के िलए उ°र ÿदेश सरकार ने नंद बाबा दुμध िमशन (NBDM) शुł िकया है, िजसके अंतगªत िनÌनानुसार 3 (तीन) योजनाएं चल रही ह§: 1. नंिदनी कृषक समृिĦ योजना: 25 देशी गोपशुओं कì पåरयोजना, िजसकì लागत 62.50 लाख Łपये है और इसम¤ 50% सिÊसडी का ÿावधान है। 2. िमनी नंिदनी कृषक समृिĦ योजना: 10 देशी गोपशुओं कì पåरयोजना, िजसकì लागत 23.60 लाख Łपये है और इसम¤ 50% सिÊसडी का ÿावधान है। 3. मु´यमंýी Öवदेशी गौ संवधªन योजना: 2 देशी गोपशुओं कì पåरयोजना, िजसम¤ अिधकतम 80,000 Łपये तक 40% सिÊसडी का ÿावधान है। अमरोहा िजला अमरोहा िजले म¤ 22 (बाईस) पशु िचिकÂसालय और 1 (एक) रोग िनदान ÿयोगशाला है, साथ ही 44 (चौवालीस) पशु LEO क¤þ ह§ जो लगभग 6.5 लाख गोपशुओं और भ§सŌ, लगभग 10.03.2026 656 70,000 बकåरयŌ और भेड़, सूअर, घोड़े, कु°े आिद सिहत अÆय ÿजाितयŌ के लगभग 5,000 पशुधन कì आबादी को सेवा ÿदान करते ह§। अमरोहा िजले म¤ पशु िचिकÂसालयŌ, पशुधन सेवा क¤þŌ (पशु सेवा केÆþ) और मोबाइल पशु िचिकÂसा इकाइयŌ कì सूची øमशः िववरण - I, II और III म¤ दी गई है। िजले म¤ सात मोबाइल पशु िचिकÂसा इकाइयां कायªरत ह§ जो टोल-Āì नंबर 1962 पर कॉल करने पर पशु ÖवािमयŌ के Ĭार पर आपातकालीन सेवाएं ÿदान करती ह§, साथ ही छह बहòउĥेशीय पशु िचिकÂसा वाहन भी ह§ जो िनयिमत łप से िजले के सुदूरतम गांवŌ म¤ पशु ÖवाÖÃय िशिवर आयोिजत करते ह§। टीकाकरण कवरेज: पशुपालन और डेयरी िवभाग, भारत सरकार खुरपका और मुंहपका रोग, हेमरेिजक सेÈटीसीिमया, लंपी िÖकन िडजीज (LSD) और PPR के िलए िनशुÐक टीकाकरण ÿदान करता है। टीकाकरण कवरेज, नÖल सुधार और चारा िवकास का वषª-वार Êयौरा िनÌनानुसार है: वषª-वार िकए गए टीकाकरण का Êयौरा इस ÿकार है: वषª FMD HS LSD PPR 2023-24 658110 598000 लगभग 70000 - 2024-25 1285746 598000 173400 79000 2025-26 लगभग 1210000 (दो चरण) 598000 103900 79000 नÖल सुधार: पारंपåरक सीमन Öůॉ और से³स सॉट¥ड सीमन का उपयोग करके कृिýम गभाªधान िकया जा रहा है। वषª-वार िकए गए कृिýम गभाªधान का Êयौरा नीचे िदया गया है: वषª िकए गए कृिýम गभाªधान 2023-24 338799 2024-25 442613 2025-26 290953 चारा िवकास: इन वषŎ के दौरान िनशुÐक ÿदान कì गई नेिपयर łट िÖलÈस कì सं´या: 10.03.2026 657 वषª नेिपयर łट िÖलÈस कì सं´या 2023-24 454000 2024-25 200000 2025-26 148000 िजले म¤ नंिदनी अमरोहा िजला समृिĦ योजना, िमनी नंिदनी कृषक समृिĦ योजना और मु´यमंýी Öवदेशी गौ संवधªन योजना के तहत ÿगित नीचे दी गई है: वषª नंिदनी कृषक समृिĦ योजना िमनी नंिदनी कृषक समृिĦ योजना मु´यमंýी Öवदेशी गौ संवधªन योजना 2024-25 0 4 17 2025-26 2 8 19 मुरादाबाद िजला : राºय सरकार Ĭारा दी गई जानकारी के अनुसार, उÆहŌने उ°र ÿदेश के मुरादाबाद िजले म¤, िवशेष łप से बाढ़ ÿभािवत úामीण ±ेýŌ जैसे कुंदारी (कुंदरकì), िबलारी, ठाकुरĬारा और रामगंगा नदी के िकनारे िÖथत ±ेýŌ म¤ पशु िचिकÂसा अवसंरचना, रोग िनगरानी और पशु ÖवाÖÃय सेवाओं कì Óयापक समी±ा कì है। चालू िव°ीय वषª म¤ कुंदारी (कुंदरकì), िबलारी, ठाकुरĬारा और रामगंगा नदी (सदर) Êलॉक म¤ FMD टीकाकरण और कृिýम गभाªधान का Êयौरा इस ÿकार है:- ø.सं. Êलॉक का नाम FMD कृिýम गभाªधान पशु िचिकÂसालयŌ कì सं´या 1 कुदरकì 73308 33938 02 2 िबलारी 106450 42938 03 3 ठाकुरĬारा 70400 37144 03 4 सदर 71000 43500 04 10.03.2026 658 उपयुªĉ के अितåरĉ, चालू िव°ीय वषª म¤ कुंदरी (कुंदरकì), िबलारी, ठाकुरĬारा और रामगंगा नदी (सदर) Êलॉक म¤ लंपी िÖकन िडजीज (LSD) और H.S के िलए भी टीकाकरण िकया गया है। मुरादाबाद िजले म¤, 21 (इ³कìस) पशु िचिकÂसालय, 44 (चौवािलस) पशुधन सेवा क¤þ (पशु सेवा केÆþ)और 6 (छ:) मोबाइल पशु िचिकÂसा यूिनट तथा 21 पशु िचिकÂसालयŌ म¤ 9 पशु िचिकÂसक कायªरत ह§। मुरादाबाद िजले म¤ पशु िचिकÂसालयŌ, पशुधन सेवा क¤þŌ (पशु सेवा केÆþ) और मोबाइल पशु िचिकÂसा इकाइयŌ कì सूची øमशः िववरण -IV, V और VI म¤ दी गई है। इसके अलावा, राºय ने बाढ़ के दौरान पशु िचिकÂसा सुिवधाएं ÿदान करने और पूरे ±ेý म¤ FMD और H.S रोग कì रोकथाम के िलए गहन टीकाकरण कायªøम चलाने हेतु अÖथायी बाढ़ राहत पशुधन िशिवर Öथािपत िकए ह§। िववरण- I अमरोहा िजले म¤ पशु िचिकÂसालयŌ कì सूची ø.सं. पशु िचिकÂसालय का नाम ÿभारी पदनाम 1 सदर अमरोहा उप मु´य पशु िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 2 हसनपुर उप मु´य पशु िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 3 धनौरा उप मु´य पशु िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 4 गजरौला िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 5 ककराला िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 6 उझारी िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 7 गंगेĵरी िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 8 तरौली िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 9 जोया िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 10 रजबपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 10.03.2026 659 11 बुधनपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 12 नÆहेड़ा अÐयारपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 13 खंडसाल कलां िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 14 कौरल िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 15 मुकारी िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 16 बछरायूं िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 17 मोइĥीनपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 18 आजमपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 19 नौगावां सादात िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 20 इāािहमपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 21 चकनवाला िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 22 िमलक अि´तयारपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी )पद Öवीकृत नहé( 23 रोग िनयंýण ÿयोगशाला िचिकÂसा अिधकारी )पद Öवीकृत नहé( िववरण -II अमरोहा िजले म¤ पशुधन सेवा केÆþ (पशु सेवा केÆþ) कì सूची ø.सं. पशुधन सेवा केÆþ का नाम ÿभारी पदनाम 1 गजाना LEO 2 काफूरपुर LEO 3 कुवांखेड़ा LEO 4 सरकड़ा कमाल LEO 5 मुनÓवरपुर LEO 6 हòसैनपुर LEO 7 Åयोकोटी LEO 8 रायपुर कलां LEO 9 मखदुमपुर LEO 10 जÊदी LEO 11 पपसरा LEO 12 सलामतपुर LEO 10.03.2026 660 13 पतेई खालसा LEO 14 जमापुर LEO 15 धकतौदा LEO 16 जगुआखुदª LEO 17 खादगूजर LEO 18 िसहाली जागीर LEO 19 पतेई भूड़ LEO 20 हैवतपुर LEO 21 रहरा LEO 22 िछतारा LEO 23 ढयोडी LEO 24 सैदनगली LEO 25 च³किललेट LEO 26 अहरौला माफì LEO 27 गंगवार LEO 28 बरखेड़ा सादत LEO 29 चौधरपुर LEO 30 मंगरौली LEO 31 कुÆदरकì भूड़ LEO 32 ितगारी LEO 33 तेलीपुरा LEO 34 सकतपुर LEO 35 पुथी LEO 36 भेदा भारत LEO 37 सदरपुर LEO 38 झनकपुरी LEO 39 नागिलया मेव LEO 40 चुचैला कलां LEO 41 जमानाखास LEO 42 िडडौली LEO 43 ढबारसी LEO 44 मोहÌमदाबाद LEO 10.03.2026 661 िववरण -III अमरोहा िजले म¤ मोबाइल पशु िचिकÂसा इकाइयŌ (MVU) कì सूची ø.सं. Öथान नाम 1. सदर 1 MVU 2. सदर-2 MVU 3. हसनपुर MVU 4. अमरोहा Êलॉक-1 MVU 5. अमरोहा Êलॉक 2 MVU 6. गंगेĵरी MVU 7. गजरौला MVU िववरण -IV मुरादाबाद िजले म¤ पशु िचिकÂसालयŌ कì सूची ø.सं. पशु िचिकÂसालय ÿभारी पदनाम 1 सदर उप मु´य पशु िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 2 पाकबड़ा िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 3 ताजपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 4 अगवानपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 5 मूढ़ापांडे िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 6 दलपतपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 7 भीतखेड़ा िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 8 िबलारी उप मु´य पशु िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 9 ÖयŌडारा िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 10 नारायणपुर देवा िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 10.03.2026 662 11 भोजपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 12 ठाकुरĬारा उप मु´य पशु िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 13 शरीफनगर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 14 सूरजनगर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 15 िदलारी िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 16 जटपुरा िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 17 छतजैल िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 18 काठ उप मु´य पशु िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 19 चकफेरी िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 20 कुÆदरकì िचिकÂसा अिधकारी 21 डéगरपुर िचिकÂसा अिधकारी िववरण -V मुरादाबाद िजले म¤ पशुधन सेवा केÆþ (पशु सेवा क¤þ) कì सूची ø.सं. पशु सेवा क¤þ का नाम ÿभारी पदनाम ø.सं. पशु सेवा क¤þ का नाम ÿभारी पदनाम 1 िगÆदौरा LEO 23 धमªपुर कलां LEO 2 लोधीपुर LEO 24 जरगांव LEO 3 िशवपुरी LEO 25 μवारौ LEO 4 करसरा िबलारी LEO 26 मथाना LEO 5 पोÐůी ±ेý, मुरा LEO 27 उमरीकलां LEO 6 हåरयाणा LEO 28 िसरसा थार LEO 7 हòसैनपुर LEO 29 खुटखेड़ा LEO 8 महमूदा नगला LEO 30 शेरपुर एÂमादपुर LEO 9 फरहेदी LEO 31 लदावली LEO 10 ताहरपुर LEO 32 मौधतैया LEO 11 यूसुफपुर नगिलया LEO 33 फ°ेपुर िवijोई LEO 12 रतनपुर कलां LEO 34 दूÐहापुर पĘी LEO 10.03.2026 663 जाट 13 महमूदपुर माफ़ì LEO 35 शेरपुर पĘी LEO 14 मैनाठेर LEO 36 धमªपुर कलां LEO 15 मलकपुर सेमली LEO 37 रŌडा LEO 16 िदलारी LEO 38 हाथीपुर िच°ू LEO 17 दौलावाला LEO 39 अलीपुर ºयŌदरा LEO 18 मनकारा LEO 40 अहरौला LEO 19 खड़गपुर वाजे LEO 41 सनई LEO 20 शाहपुर िटगरी LEO 42 रोशनपुर बहेड़ी LEO 21 कÐयाणपुर LEO 43 मानपुर LEO 22 गौढ़ी LEO 44 रतूपुरा LEO िववरण -VI मुरादाबाद िजले म¤ मोबाइल पशु िचिकÂसा इकाइयŌ (MVU) कì सूची ø.सं. Öथान का नाम 1 सदर-1 2 सदर-2 3 दलपतपुर 4 िदलारी-1 5 िदलारी-2 6 िबलारी FUNDS TO NFIES 2883. DR. BYREDDY SHABARI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 664 (a) the total funds allocated, released, and utilized under National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) since its approval, State-wise; (b) the number of Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) planned and established under NFIES, with funds allocated, released and utilised for each, including locations and operational status thereof; (c) whether the Government has received any requests from Andhra Pradesh for establishment of a CFSL, and the current status of such proposals; (d) the number and locations of off-campus centres of the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) established under NFIES, along with funding details thereof; and (e) whether the Government has received any proposals from Andhra Pradesh for setting up an NFSU off-campus centre and if so, the status thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR): (a) to (e) The Government of India has approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) with a total financial outlay of ₹ 2254.43 crore from financial year 2024-25 to 2028-29. Under the scheme, ₹ 1309.13 crore have been allocated for setting up of 09 campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and ₹860.3 crore for setting up of 07 Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs). Funds to the tune of ₹ 64.01 crore have been released and utilized under the scheme, ₹64 crore for the NFSU campuses and ₹0.01 crore for CFSLs. The Scheme is being 10.03.2026 665 implemented centrally for creation and strengthening of forensic infrastructure at identified locations. Under the scheme, setting up of 09 campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) has been approved in Nagpur (Maharashtra), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Khordha (Odisha), Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu), Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. The NFSU campuses are currently operational from Transit buildings allotted in Nagpur (Maharashtra), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Khordha (Odisha), Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu), and Jaipur (Rajasthan). Further, setting up of 07 Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) has also been approved in Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Khordha (Odisha), Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu), Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala. Out of the 07 approved CFSLs, CFSLs at Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar are to be established in co-location with the NFSU campus. No such proposal has been received from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for setting up of CFSL. So far, land for NFSU campus / CFSL has been allotted in Nagpur (Maharashtra), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Khordha (Odisha), and Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu). REGISTRATION FOR FARMER ID 2884. SHRI BAPI HALDAR: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: 10.03.2026 666 (a) whether the Government has made registration for farmer ID mandatory to get benefits under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi; (b) whether the Government has planned any alternative methods for those farmers who are unable to get farmer's ID due to procedural errors such as difference of name in different documents; and (c) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY): (a) The PM-KISAN scheme is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to supplement the financial needs of farmers with cultivable land-holding. Under the scheme, a financial benefit of ₹ 6,000/- per year is transferred in three equal instalments, into the Aadhaar seeded bank accounts of farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. Under the PM-KISAN Scheme, cultivable landholding is primary eligibility criteria to receive benefit of the Scheme subject to certain exclusions relating to higher economic status. A farmer-centric digital infrastructure has ensured the benefits of the scheme reach all the farmers across the country without involvement of any intermediaries. Maintaining absolute transparency in registering and verifying beneficiaries, the Government of India has disbursed over ₹ 4.09 lakh Cr. through 21 installments since inception of the Scheme. The Farmer ID has been made mandatory for only new registrations under PM-KISAN in 19 States where farmer registry work has been commenced. In the States where 10.03.2026 667 the farmer registry work has not yet started, farmers can register without Farmer ID. (b) and (c) Farmers may face difficulties in claiming benefits due to issues such as name mismatch in different documents arising from procedural variations. To address this and to ensure that no eligible farmer is excluded, the Government has enabled multiple farmer registration modes, including self-registration through mobile and web applications. Additionally, a grievance mechanism is in place through which farmers can raise issues related to land or name mismatch which enables them to register for Farmer ID. Additional steps have been taken to ensure that farmers who do not have mobile phones can also avail themselves of the benefits of digital services. Such farmers can avail services and benefits by utilising existing support facilities such as Common Service Centres (CSCs) and state government offices at Block and Tehsil level. WELFARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS 2885. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

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