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Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has started the work of setting up a separate research station in space on behalf of our country names Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS) and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the objectives and expected capabilities of BAS in comparison to other space stations; (c) whether it is true that applications have been invited from interested space agencies to build it on behalf of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of total budget earmarked for the India's prestige project in space and fund released in the current budget year; (e) the time by which the BAS project be completed and functional along with the details of milestones have been set to ensure its timely completion; and (f) the advantages and benefits India likely to get by setting up of this BAS? 25.03.2026 626 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPACE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH): (a): ISRO has worked out overall configuration of Bharatiya Antariksh Station comprising of five modules. The overall configuration has been reviewed by the National Level Review Committee. In September,2024, Union Cabinet approved development and launch of first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-01) by 2028 as part of revision in scope of Gaganyaan Programme. Overall system engineering of BAS-01 module and technology development activities of various subsystems is progressing in ISRO Centres/Units. (b) and (c): It may be noted that Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre has issued an Expression of Interest to Indian Industries for realisation of structure for 1st module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS). (d): The current approval is limited to first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station and the cost of development and launch of first module is estimated as ₹1763 Cr for period of four years (2025 to 2028). (e) and (f): It is targeted to have 1st module of BAS by 2028 and fully operational BAS with all five modules by 2035. Major technology goals targeted for BAS include rendezvous & docking, 25.03.2026 627 robotics, in-orbit refuelling, crew quarters, intra vehicular suit, racks for microgravity experiments. Key microgravity research areas targeted include life sciences, pharmaceuticals, material sciences and manufacturing technologies. DELHI-BHIWADI-NEEMRANA-MANOHARPUR-JAIPUR RAIL LINE 5402. SHRI RAO RAJENDRA SINGH: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Delhi-Bhiwadi-Neemrana-Manoharpur-Jaipur rail line was among the initial projects proposed under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) in 2008 and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the project could not be incorporated or operationalised under the DMIC despite initial clearances and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to revive or integrate this project in view of its significance for industrial and regional economic development in Rajasthan; and (d) if so, the details thereof including the current status and expected timeline for its implementation? THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW): (a) to (d): Delhi and Jaipur cities are already connected via Rewari through two routes namely Delhi-Rewari-Alwar-Bandikui-Jaipur and Delhi-Rewari-Ringus- Jaipur. To provide additional connectivity between Rewari and Jaipur, Final 25.03.2026 628 Location Survey (FLS) for Rewari – Jaipur via Neemrana New Line (191 km) has been sanctioned for preparation of DPR. After preparation of DPR, sanctioning of project required consultation with various stake-holders including State Governments and necessary approvals viz. Appraisal of NITI Aayog, Ministry of Finance etc. As sanctioning of projects is a continuous and dynamic process, exact timelines depends upon appraisal and approval by various stakeholders. QUANTITY OF WHEAT, PADDY AND COARSE GRAINS PROCUREMENT TARGET 5403. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) the details of the quantity of wheat, paddy and coarse grains procured and proposed to be procured under the Foodgrain Procurement Policy by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) since 2020-21 till 2026, year, crop and State-wise; (b): the details of the quantity of wheat, paddy and coarse grains procurement target and procured against the target between the Financial Year 2020- 21 till 2026, State, year and cropwise; (c) whether the Government is aware that Bihar had produced high paddy in this season and Government fixed very less target for Bihar; (d) if so, whether the Government has any plan to increase the target and 25.03.2026 629 extended timeline till April 2026 to procure 100% paddy from Bihar farmers; (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (f) the details of procurement carried out under the Decentralised Procurement System during the same period, State, crop and year-wise? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI BAMBHANIYA): (a): The procurement of foodgrains from farmers under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations is majorly undertaken by the State Govt. agencies and the quantity procured directly by FCI is miniscule. Food Corporation of India (FCI), along with other state agencies undertakes procurement of wheat and paddy. As per the extant policy, the State Governments & its agencies undertake procurement of coarse grains/millets at Minimum Support Price (MSP) under Decentralized Procurement (DCP) system. The FCI does not undertake procurement of coarse grains. Year-wise and state-wise details of quantity of Paddy procured by FCI since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21 is at Statement-I. Year-wise and state-wise detail of quantity of Wheat procured by FCI since Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21 is at Statement-II. (b): Year-wise and state-wise details of estimates and actual procurement of Paddy (in terms of Rice) for Central Pool since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21 is at Statement-III. 25.03.2026 630 Year-wise and state-wise details of estimates and quantity of Wheat procured for Central Pool since Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21 is at Statement-IV. Year-wise and state-wise details of estimates and quantity of Coarse grains procured for Central Pool since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020- 21 is at Statement-V. (c) to (e): The estimates for procurement of Paddy (in terms rice) are finalized by Government of India in consultation with State Governments and Food Corporation of India, before the commencement of each marketing season based upon estimated production, marketable surplus and agricultural crop pattern. Procurement in a State depends not only upon production but also upon other multiple factors like marketable surplus, MSP, prevailing market rate, demand & supply situation and participation of private traders etc. The estimates for procurement of paddy in Bihar for KMS 2025-26 (Kharif) is 25 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) [in terms of rice] against which 22.84 LMT have been procured, as on 19.03.2026. Upon request of the State Government, the period of procurement of paddy in Bihar during KMS 2025-26 (Kharif) has been extended from 28.02.206 to 31.03.2026 and there is no further request in this regard. (f): Year-wise and state-wise details of paddy procurement carried out under the DCP system for Central Pool since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020- 21 is at Statement-VI. Year-wise and state-wise details of Wheat procurement carried out 25.03.2026 631 under the DCP system for Central Pool since Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21 is at Statement-VII. The procurement of coarse grains is undertaken by State Governments under DCP system only and the details are at Statement-V. STATEMENT-I Procurement of Paddy by FCI Fig. in LMT STATES KMS 2020-21 KMS 2021-22 KMS 2022-23 KMS 2023-24 KMS 2024-25 KMS 2025- 26* ASSAM 1.27 2.43 1.94 0.13 0.18 0.06 CHANDIGARH 0.28 0.27 0.19 0.25 0.26 0.19 HARYANA 0.59 0.60 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 H. P. 0.00 0.28 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 JHARKHAND 1.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 J&K 0.38 0.41 0.34 0.24 0.33 0.50 PUNJAB 2.69 1.69 2.00 0.38 1.47 0.41 RAJASTHAN 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UTTAR PRADESH 1.10 1.08 1.12 0.50 0.77 0.83 WEST BENGAL 0.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PUDUCHERRY 0.00 0.003 0.001 0.002 0.002 0.000 TOTAL 8.65 6.83 5.80 1.50 3.01 1.99 *KMS 2025-26 IS under progress. Data reported upto 16.03.2026 25.03.2026 632 STATEMENT-II Procurement of wheat by FCI Fig. in LMT SL No STATES/ UTs RMS 2020- 21 RMS 2021- 22 RMS 2022- 23 RMS 2023- 24 RMS 2024- 25 RMS 2025- 26 1 Punjab 14.20 12.21 6.21 4.14 3.26 3.03 2 Haryana 6.69 6.94 4.00 3.02 0.78 0.71 3 UP 1.34 1.39 0.07 0.10 1.11 0.84 4 Bihar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.14 5 Rajasthan 16.29 16.57 0.10 3.37 8.81 14.91 6 Chandigarh 0.11 0.17 0.03 0.09 0.08 0.09 7 Delhi 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8 H.P. 0.03 0.13 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 J&K 0.00 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 38.66 37.71 10.44 10.72 14.10 19.72 25.03.2026 633 STATEMENT-III Estimates and Actual Procurement of Paddy (in terms of Rice) (Fig in LMT) States/UT s KMS 2020-21 KMS 2021-22 KMS 2022-23 KMS 2023-24 KMS 2024-25 KMS 2025-26 (Ongoing, Upto 19.03.2026) Estimat es Actual Procurem ent Estimat es Actual Procurem ent Estimat es Actual Procurem ent Estimat es Actual Procurem ent Estimat es Actual Procurem ent Estimat es Actual Procurem ent ANDHRA PRADES H 72.00 56.66 58.50 44.61 51.49 27.55 50 20.38 35.00 25.60 40.00 27.38 TELANGA NA 105.00 94.53 86.20 73.94 104 62.89 100 63.86 71.00 67.29 74.50 39.49 ASSAM 5.60 1.42 6.69 3.79 6.32 4.01 8.06 2.64 6.40 5.70 5.20 1.69 BIHAR 30.00 23.84 30.50 30.09 30 28.17 21.44 20.63 30.00 26.28 25.00 22.84 CHANDIGA RH 0.00 0.19 0.00 0.18 0 0.13 0 0.17 0.00 0.18 0.00 0.13 CHHATTISGAR H 60.00 47.62 61.65 61.65 61 58.65 83 83.00 78.00 78.00 73.00 73.00 DELHI 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GUJARA T 0.84 0.74 1.14 0.82 1.36 1.18 1.37 0.57 0.34 0.24 0.24 0.46 25.03.2026 634 HARYAN A 44.00 37.89 40.00 37.06 40 39.77 40 39.49 40.00 36.17 36.00 35.96 HIMACHA L PR. 0.00 0.00 0.38 0.19 0.33 0.09 0.15 0.15 0.18 0.25 0.16 0.14 JHARKHA ND 3.00 4.28 5.36 5.12 5 1.17 3 0.50 2.50 1.40 0.71 0.39 J&K 0.27 0.26 0.75 0.27 0.45 0.22 0.27 0.16 0.19 0.22 0.20 0.33 KARNATA KA 12.25 1.38 3.47 1.47 3.45 0.14 1.86 0.00 5.29 0.00 0.06 0.04 KERALA 5.80 5.20 5.05 5.09 5.3 4.97 5.3 3.80 3.94 3.95 4.20 1.15 MADHYA PR. 27.00 24.97 30.15 30.70 31 31.02 34 28.25 30.00 29.09 32.00 34.67 MAHARASHTR A 15.88 12.72 14.39 12.27 14.02 12.38 13.79 7.80 13.25 10.67 11.00 6.47 ODISHA 48.00 52.58 53.00 48.31 48.71 53.83 54.28 48.20 58.00 58.17 54.00 49.75 PUDUCHERRY 0.10 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.1 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.02 0.00 PUNJAB 113.00 135.89 125.48 125.48 125 122.01 124.14 124.14 124.00 116.13 116.00 104.86 NEF (Tripura) 0.34 0.16 0.39 0.39 0.44 0.30 0.64 0.21 0.45 0.24 0.27 0.11 TAMILNADU 29.00 30.53 33.82 18.76 22.76 23.01 23.73 23.77 32.69 32.63 30.00 16.00 UTTAR PRADES H 37.00 44.78 46.90 43.91 40 43.89 44 36.05 41.00 38.66 39.00 41.75 25.03.2026 635 UTTRAKHAND 6.70 7.18 7.79 7.74 6 6.00 5.56 4.89 5.00 4.51 5.00 5.02 WEST BENGAL 26.80 18.90 27.00 24.01 29 21.82 14.04 16.79 20.65 19.91 20.00 16.37 RAJASTHAN 0.00 0.00 0.34 0.05 0.34 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ALL INDIA TOTAL 642.58 601.73 639.24 575.88 626.06 543.20 628.73 525.48 598.00 555.31 566.56 478.00 25.03.2026 636 STATEMENT-IV Estimates and actual Procurement of Wheat Fig (in LMT) States/ UTs RMS 2020-21 RMS 2021-22 RMS 2022-23 RMS 2023-24 RMS 2024-25 RMS 2025-26 RMS 2026- 27* (Upto 19.03.2026) Estim ates Procure ment Estim ates Procure ment Estim ates Procure ment Estim ates Procure ment Estim ates Procure ment Estim ates Procure ment Estima tes Procure ment PUNJAB 135.0 0 127.14 130.0 0 132.22 132.0 0 96.45 132.0 0 121.12 130.0 0 124.57 124.0 0 119.19 122.00 HARYAN A 95.00 74.00 80.00 84.93 85.00 41.86 75.00 63.17 80.00 71.51 75.00 71.43 72.00 UTTAR PRADES H. 55.00 35.77 55.00 56.41 60.00 3.36 35.00 2.20 60.00 9.31 30.00 10.27 10.00 MADHYA PRADES H 130.0 0 129.42 135.0 0 128.16 129.0 0 46.04 80.00 70.97 80.00 48.39 80.00 77.74 78.00 BIHAR 2.00 0.05 7.00 4.56 10.00 0.04 10.00 0.01 2.00 0.10 2.00 0.18 0.18 RAJASTH AN 21.74 22.25 23.25 23.40 23.00 0.10 5.00 4.38 20.00 12.06 20.00 21.37 21.00 25.03.2026 637 UTTRAKH AND 2.00 0.39 2.20 1.44 2.20 0.02 2.00 0.00 0.50 0.02 0.50 0.01 0.01 CHANDIG ARH 0.11 0.17 0.03 0.10 0.08 0.09 DELHI 0.00 0.50 0.06 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GUJARAT 1.25 0.77 2.00 1.70 2.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.10 0.00 1.00 0.04 0.04 MAHARA SHTRA 0.17 0.00 0.05 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 HIMACHA L PRADES H 0.33 0.03 0.13 0.13 0.27 0.03 0.30 0.03 0.10 0.03 0.10 0.03 0.03 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 0.00 0.22 0.24 0.35 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.10 ALL INDIA TOTAL 442.4 9 389.93 435.3 4 433.44 444.0 0 187.92 341.5 0 261.97 372.9 0 266.05 332.7 0 300.35 303.36 0.00 *ongoing 25.03.2026 638 STATEMENT-V STATEMENT SHOWING ESTIMATES AND PROCUREMENT OF COARSEGRAINS Figure upto 16.03.2026 Fig in MTs State/Uts KMS 2020-21 Jowar Bajra Maize Ragi Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Gujarat - 11,515 4,133 - Haryana - 150,000 - - Karnataka 80,722 - - 474,098 Madhya Pradesh 29,582 195,351 - - Maharashtra 36,168 5,005 94,769 - Uttar Pradesh - - 106,413 - Total 146,472 361,871 205,315 474,098 25.03.2026 639 State/Uts KMS 2021-22 Jowar Bajra Maize Ragi Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Gujarat - - 0,000 7,284 10,000 389 - - Haryana - - 150,000 - - - - - Karnataka 110,000 103,920 - - - - 524,000 404,784 Madhya Pradesh* 179,000 32,393 - 5,400 - - - - Maharashtra 75,337 20,262 37,930 567 153,526 19,615 1,500 253 Odisha - - - - - - 40,000 32,302 Uttar Pradesh - - - - 50,000 2,763 - - Total 364,337 156,575 207,930 13,251 213,526 22,767 565,500 437,339 25.03.2026 640 * For KMS 2021-22 , in M.P. estimates of 179000MT includes both Bajra and Jowar State/Uts KMS 2022-23 Jowar Bajra Maize Ragi Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Andhra Pradesh 5,000 3,621 - - - - 10,000 4 Chhattisgarh - - - - 10,000 - - - Gujarat 5,000 685 70,000 57,411 20,000 197 - - Haryana - - 160,000 81,147 5,000 - - - J&K - - - - 15,727 - - - Karnataka 200,000 76,897 - - - - 500,000 454,404 Madhya Pradesh 40,000 258 140,000 - - - - - Maharashtra 32,963 3,736 2,279 10 105,579 12,925 11,200 636 Odisha - - - - - - 60,000 - Rajasthan - - 26,511 - - - - - Tamil Nadu - - - - - - 17,000 515 Uttar Pradesh - - 50,000 43,437 100,000 - - - 25.03.2026 641 Uttarakhand - - - - - - 9,600 1,186 Total 282,963 85,197 448,790 182,005 256,306 13,122 607,800 456,745 State/Uts KMS 2023-24 Jowar Bajra Maize Ragi Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Estimates Procurement Andhra Pradesh 175,000 29,369 - - - - 26,000 376 Assam - - - - - - 90 - Chhattisgarh - - - - - - 1,595 - Gujarat 13,000 2,946 126,726 110,085 14,000 - 1,000 1 Haryana - - 231,334 231,334 - - - - Himachal Pradesh - - - - - - 100 - Karnataka 400,000 190,421 - - - - 656,392 226,576 Madhya Pradesh 50,000 - 186,067 - - - - - Maharashtra 147,548 87,087 12,000 - 187,278 81 50,100 189 Tamil Nadu - - - - - - 17,000 1,889 Telengana - - - - 450,000 - - - 25.03.2026 642 Uttar Pradesh 30,000 13,340 500,000 355,039 92,000 4,451 - 1 Uttarakhand - - - - - - 16,400 1,889 Total 815,548 323,163 10,56,127 696,458 743,278 4,532 768,677 230,921 State/Uts KMS 2024-25 Jowar Bajra Maize Ragi Foxtail Millet Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Andhra Pradesh 200,000 35,402 - - - - 9,000 1,107 3,000 - Gujarat 8,300 5,327 117,223 86,041 1,118 118 1,500 5 - - Haryana - - 156,000 156,000 - - - - - - Karnataka 227,068 194,028 - - - - 808,151 346,079 - - Madhya Pradesh* 200,000 908 - - - - - - - - 25.03.2026 643 Maharasht ra 101,685 132,249 6,573 - 85,863 52 12,269 233 - - Odisha - - - - - - 40,000 - - - Tamil Nadu - - - - - - 17,000 4,051 - - Uttar Pradesh 47,015 46,942 220,000 101,311 40,000 19,312 - - - - Uttarakha nd - - - - - - 5,000 3,139 - - Total 784,069 414,856 499,796 343,352 126,981 19,482 892,920 354,614 3,000 - * For KMS 2024-25 , in M.P. estimates of 200000MT includes both Bajra and Jowar 25.03.2026 644 State/Uts KMS 2025-26 Jowar Bajra Maize Ragi Minor Millets Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Estimat es Procureme nt Andhra Pradesh 5,000 - - - - - 10,000 - - - Gujarat - - 14,472 14,472 564 564 13 13 - - Haryana - - 232,000 233 - - - - - - Karnataka 300,000 - - - - - 600,000 173,165 29,000 - Madhya Pradesh 50,000 379 150,000 - - - - - - - Maharasht ra 85,000 4,778 2,500 - 116,000 64,138 3,500 439 - - Odisha - - - - - - 80,000 - - - Tamil Nadu - - - - - - 6,000 2,783 - - Telengana - - - - - - - - - 25.03.2026 645 200,000 Uttar Pradesh 50,000 43,562 220,000 213,973 15,000 13,209 - - - - Uttarakha nd - - - - - - 5,000 5,386 - - Total 490,000 48,719 618,972 228,678 331,564 77,911 704,513 181,786 29,000 - STATEMENT-VI Paddy (in terms of rice ) Procurement in DCP States for Central Pool (Fig in LMT) S.No. States/UTs KMS 2020-21 KMS 2021- 22 KMS 2022-23 KMS 2023-24 KMS 2024-25 KMS 2025-26 (Ongoing, Upto 19.03.2026) 1 ANDHRA PRADESH 56.66 44.61 27.55 20.38 25.60 27.38 2 TELANGANA 94.53 73.94 62.89 63.86 67.29 39.49 25.03.2026 646 3 BIHAR 23.84 30.09 28.17 20.63 26.28 22.84 4 CHHATTISGARH 47.62 61.65 58.65 83.00 78.00 73.00 5 GUJARAT 0.74 0.82 1.18 0.57 0.24 0.46 6 HIMACHAL PR. 0.00 0.19 0.09 0.15 0.25 0.14 7 JHARKHAND 4.28 5.12 1.17 0.50 1.40 0.39 8 KARNATAKA 1.38 1.47 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.04 9 KERALA 5.20 5.09 4.97 3.80 3.95 1.15 10 MADHYA PR. 24.97 30.70 31.02 28.25 29.09 34.67 11 MAHARASHTRA 12.72 12.27 12.38 7.80 10.67 6.47 12 ODISHA 52.58 48.31 53.83 48.20 58.17 49.75 13 NEF (Tripura) 0.16 0.39 0.30 0.21 0.24 0.11 14 TAMILNADU 30.53 18.76 23.01 23.77 32.63 16.00 15 UTTRAKHAND 7.18 7.74 6.00 4.89 4.51 5.02 16 WEST BENGAL 18.90 24.01 21.82 16.79 19.91 16.37 DCP TOTAL 381.31 365.14 333.18 322.83 358.25 293.28 25.03.2026 647 STATEMENT-VII Wheat Procurements in DCP States Fig (in LMT) S.No. States/UTs RMS 2020-21 RMS 2021-22 RMS 2022-23 RMS 2023-24 RMS 2024-25 RMS 2025-26 1 PUNJAB 127.14 132.22 96.45 121.12 124.57 119.19 2 MADHYA PRADESH 129.42 128.16 46.04 70.97 48.39 77.74 3 BIHAR 0.05 4.56 0.04 0.01 0.10 0.18 4 UTTRAKHAND 0.39 1.44 0.02 0.00 0.02 0.01 5 GUJARAT 0.77 1.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04 6 MAHARASHTRA 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 HIMACHAL PRADESH 0.03 0.13 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 ALL INDIA TOTAL 257.80 268.22 142.57 192.13 173.10 197.19 25.03.2026 648 SAMPANN PENSION PORTAL 5404. SHRI JAGADISH CHANDRA BARMA BASUNIA: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) the details of number of complaints registered on the SAMPANN portal since launch of the portal, year-wise; (b) the details of number of complaints pending till date and duration since their registration; and (c) the details of the average time taken to resolve complaints filed on the portal? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (DR. CHANDRA SEKHAR PEMMASANI): (a) : Year No. of Complaints registered 2019 587 2020 8558 2021 5499 2022 7351 2023 16091 2024 14558 2025 9728 2026 1654 Total 64026 25.03.2026 649 (b): No complaints received before February 2026 are pending. However, 16 complaints received during period from 01.03.2026 to 17.03.2026 are pending. (c): Year Average time taken to resolve complaints (in days) 2019 337.9 2020 212.3 2021 67.6 2022 29.6 2023 9.0 2024 4.2 2025 6.4 2026 3.6 संचार साथी 2.0 पोटªल/Èलेटफामª 5405. ®ीमती अिनता नागरिसंह चौहानः ³या संचार मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः (क) ³या सरकार ने साइबर धोखाधड़ी, मोबाइल चोरी और नकली िसम काडª जैसी समÖयाओं से नागåरकŌ को सुर±ा ÿदान करने के उĥेÔय से 'संचार साथी 2.0' पोटªल/Èलेटफामª आरंभ िकया है और यिद हां, तो इसके ÿमुख उĥेÔय और िवशेषताएं ³या ह§; (ख) ³या इस Èलेटफामª के माÅयम से मोबाइल फोनŌ को Êलॉक करने/ůेस करने, संिदμध िसम काडŎ कì पहचान करने और उपभोĉाओं Ĭारा िशकायत दजª कराने कì सुिवधाएं ÿदान कì जा रही ह§; (ग) ³या सरकार ने उĉ पोटªल के ÿभावी उपयोग के िलए दूरसंचार सेवा ÿदाताओं (टीएसपी), राºय सरकारŌ और कानून ÿवतªन एज¤िसयŌ (एलईए) के साथ समÆवय Öथािपत िकया है; और 25.03.2026 650 (घ) यिद हां, तो नागåरकŌ कì सुर±ा को और अिधक सुŀढ़ करने और िडिजटल धोखाधड़ी पर ÿभावी िनयंýण सुिनिIJत करने के िलए उठाए गए ÿमुख कदमŌ और सरकार कì भावी कायª योजना का Êयौरा ³या है? úामीण िवकास मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी; तथा संचार मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (डॉ. चंþ शेखर पेÌमासानी): (क) और (ख): दूरसंचार िवभाग (डीओटी) ने िडिजटल धोखाधड़ी म¤ दूरसंचार संसाधनŌ के दुŁपयोग को रोकने के उĥेÔय से एक नागåरक क¤िþत पहल, संचार साथी िवकिसत कì है। यह वेब पोटªल (www.sancharsaathi.gov.in) और मोबाइल ऐप के łप म¤ उपलÊध है। संचार साथी कì ÿमुख िवशेषताओं म¤ नागåरकŌ को संिदμध धोखाधड़ी संचार कì åरपोटª करने, उनके नाम पर मोबाइल कने³शन जानने और उन कने³शनŌ कì åरपोटª करने जो आवÔयक नहé ह§ या उनके Ĭारा नहé िलए गए ह§, खोए हòए / चोरी हòए मोबाइल ह§डसेट कì åरपोटª करने, मोबाइल ह§डसेट कì ÿामािणकता कì जांच करने कì सुिवधा शािमल है। (ग): दूरसंचार िवभाग ने िडिजटल इंटेिलज¤स Èलेटफॉमª (डीआईपी) िवकिसत िकया है, जो साइबर अपराधŌ और िव°ीय धोखाधड़ी म¤ दूरसंचार संसाधनŌ के दुŁपयोग कì रोकथाम के िलए िहतधारकŌ के साथ दो-तरफा सूचना साझा करने के िलए एक सुरि±त ऑनलाइन Èलेटफॉमª है। डीआईपी पर 1,400 से अिधक संगठन शािमल ह§, िजनम¤ क¤þीय सुर±ा एज¤िसयां, 36 राºयŌ और संघ राºय ±ेý के पुिलस िवभाग, भारतीय साइबर अपराध समÆवय क¤þ (आई4सी), ब§क, एकìकृत भुगतान इंटरफेस (यूपीआई) सेवा ÿदाता, भुगतान ÿणाली ऑपरेटर और दूरसंचार सेवा ÿदाता (टीएसपी) शािमल ह§। (घ): संचार साथी और डीआईपी के साथ-साथ नागåरक सुर±ा को मजबूत करने और िडिजटल धोखाधड़ी पर ÿभावी िनयंýण सुिनिIJत करने के िलए कुछ अÆय ÿमुख उपाय िनÌनिलिखत ह§: i. अंतराªÕůीय इनकिमंग Öपूफ कॉल िÿव¤शन िसÖटम (सीआईओआर): यह भारतीय 25.03.2026 651 मोबाइल नंबर ÿदिशªत करने वाली आने वाली अंतराªÕůीय Öपूफ कॉल, जो भारत के भीतर से उÂपÆन होती ÿतीत होती है, कì पहचान करने और उÆह¤ Êलॉक करने के िलए एक ÿणाली है। अÆय बातŌ के साथ साथ इस तरह के कॉÐस का दुŁपयोग िडिजटल- िगरÉतारी जैसे साइबर-धोखाधड़ी म¤ सरकारी अिधकाåरयŌ के łप म¤ ÿितłपण करने के िलए िकया जा रहा है। ii. अÖý (एएसटीआर): यह एक कृिýम बुिĦम°ा और िबग डेटा एनािलिट³स टूल है जो संिदμध मोबाइल कने³शनŌ कì पहचान करता है। ऐसे नंबर डीआईपी के माÅयम से टीएसपी के साथ साझा िकए जाते है। iii. िव°ीय धोखाधड़ी जोिखम संकेतक (एफआरआई): यह एक जोिखम-आधाåरत मीिůक है जो िव°ीय धोखाधड़ी के मÅयम, उ¸च या बहòत उ¸च जोिखम से जुड़े होने कì संभावना के अनुसार एक संिदμध मोबाइल नंबर को वगêकृत करता है। एफआरआई, िहतधारकŌ - िवशेष łप से ब§कŌ, गैर-ब§िकंग िव°ीय कंपिनयŌ (एनबीएफसी) और यूपीआई सेवा ÿदाताओं को िचिĹत मोबाइल नंबरŌ के िलए ÿवतªन को ÿाथिमकता देने और अितåरĉ úाहक सुर±ा उपायŌ जैसे उÆनत उिचत िडिलज¤स और आवÔयक रीयल टाइम åरसपॉÆस ÿोटोकॉल (अलटª, लेनदेन म¤ देरी, चेतावनी, लेनदेन म¤ िगरावट आिद) को अपनाने के िलए सशĉ बनाता है। INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 5406: SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a) the details of progress on Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) 25.03.2026 652 Mumbai as National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) including infrastructure, courses launched and students enrolled; (b) the details of partnerships with Google, Meta, NVIDIA with startups incubated, State-wise; (c) whether there has been an evaluation of impact on skill development and industry alignment; and (d) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN): (a) to (d): The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), Mumbai, is a National Centre of Excellence established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote innovation and capacity building in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector. The institute is currently operating from the IICT–National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) campus, Mumbai. The institute is now operational with modern classrooms, immersive studios, and specialized facilities for sound and editing to support both academic learning and industry 25.03.2026 653 collaboration. To date, 18 distinct courses have been introduced across various domains of the AVGC-XR sector with 136 students’ enrolment in these programs. Moreover, 15 participants have successfully completed the 'Train- the-Trainer' initiative. IICT has collaborated with global technology leaders to strengthen skilling and technology capabilities in the AVGC-XR sector. These collaborations will benefit creators enrolled with IICT from all across India. Further, startups supported under the institute’s incubation initiatives are drawn from different parts of the country and supporting 11 startups. To review progress and provide strategic guidance, the IICT has also established advisory councils involving industry experts, namely the Academic Council, Industry Development Council, Research and Development Council, and Skills Council. INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION 5407. PROF. SOUGATA RAY: Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state: (a) the details of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) since the last three years, month and sector wise; (b) the details of IIP of January 2026 across sectors of manufacturing, mining, electricity and consumer; 25.03.2026 654 (c) the details of difference from Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP); (d) the details of steps taken by the Government to ensure the improvement of industrial production; and (e) the details of measures taken to address supply chain disruptions? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH): (a) : The details of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) since the last three years, month and sector wise are given in Statement. (b) : The details of IIP of January 2026 across sectors of manufacturing, mining, electricity and consumer are given below: Sectors/ Use-based category January-2026 Index Growth (%) Mining 157.2 4.3 Manufacturing 167.2 4.8 Electricity 212.1 5.1 Consumer durables 138.2 6.3 Consumer non-durables 160.7 -2.7 (c) : GDP in real terms reflects the value of all goods and services produced by an economy in a given year, expressed in base-year prices, also referred to as “constant-prices”. Whereas, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a key short-term indicator reflecting the pulse of industrial production growth in the 25.03.2026 655 country. IIP serves as an important input for the quarterly estimation of Gross Value Added (GVA) of the manufacturing sector. (d) : The Government has taken several steps to boost investments and attract more industrial activities in the country. Government through Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and other Central Ministries/Departments provides an enabling ecosystem for the overall industrial development of the country through appropriate policy interventions. In addition to ongoing schemes of various Ministries and Departments, the Government has taken various steps for promotion and facilitation of setting up of new industries across State/UTs such as Make in India, Startup India, PM GatiShakti, National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), National Industrial Corridor Programme, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and reducing compliance burden, National Single Window System (NSWS), India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), Project Monitoring Group (PMG), liberalization of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) Scheme, etc. To strengthen economic growth and enhance its global standing, the government has steadily expanded its global trade partnerships; for example, the India- New Zealand Free Trade Agreement includes a USD 20 Billion investment commitment over 15 years, while the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement provide a USD 100 Billion investment commitment over 15 years, thus supporting economic growth in the country. 25.03.2026 656 (e) : India is actively participating in regional and plurilateral platforms to support diversified and sustainable supply chains and to strengthen economic engagement and cooperation among partner countries with the goal of advancing growth, economic stability and prosperity. Further, Department of Commerce has established the International Supply Chain Resilience Study Group (Group), consisting of representatives from Ministries/Departments and industry bodies, to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach. So far four meetings of the group have been held. During the course of its meetings, the Group, finalized the analytical framework for the study, identified priority sectors, namely Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Critical Minerals and Metals, Electronics and Semiconductors, and Automobile and proposed mechanisms for data harmonization and structured industry engagement. The Group also recommended the establishment of an Early Warning System to monitor import surges or disruptions. The Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices sectors have been selected for the first detailed assessment owing to their strategic importance for public health, deep integration into global value chains, and heightened exposure to external supply disruptions. STATEMENT Details of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Month Mining Manufacturing Electricity General Jan-23 136.1 145.5 186.6 147.4 Feb-23 129.2 137.6 174 139.3 25.03.2026 657 Mar-23 154.2 147.5 188 151.7 Apr-23 122.6 138.8 192.3 140.7 May-23 128.1 143.1 201.6 145.6 Jun-23 122.3 141.6 205.2 143.9 Jul-23 111.9 142.1 204 142.7 Aug-23 111.9 144.4 220.5 145.8 Sep-23 111.5 141.5 205.9 142.3 Oct-23 127.4 142.1 203.8 144.9 Nov-23 131.3 139.3 176.3 141.1 Dec-23 139.5 151.6 181.6 152.3 Jan-24 144.3 150.8 197.1 153.6 Feb-24 139.7 144.4 187.2 147.1 Mar-24 156.2 156.2 204.2 160 Apr-24 130.9 144.6 212 148 May-24 136.5 150.4 229.3 154.7 Jun-24 134.9 146.6 222.8 151 Jul-24 116.1 148.8 220.2 149.8 Aug-24 107.1 146.1 212.3 145.8 Sep-24 111.7 147.2 206.9 146.9 Oct-24 128.5 148.4 207.8 150.3 Nov-24 133.8 147 184.1 148.1 Dec-24 143.2 157.2 192.8 158 Jan-25 150.7 159.5 201.9 161.6 Feb-25 141.9 148.4 194 151.1 Mar-25 158.1 162.4 219.5 166.3 Apr-25 130.7 149.1 215.7 151.8 May-25 136.4 155.2 218.5 157.6 Jun-25 123.2 152 220.1 153.3 Jul-25 107.7 157.7 228.4 156.2 Aug-25 114.2 151.6 221.1 151.8 Sep-25 111.2 155.4 213.4 153.7 Oct-25 126.2 151.3 193.4 151.1 25.03.2026 658 Nov-25 141.6 159.5 181.3 158.7 Dec-25 153.1 170.4 204.9 170.7 WI-FI HOTSPOTS UNDER BHARATNET 5408. SHRI PATHAN YUSUF: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) the details of number of Wi-Fi hotspots installed under BharatNet till date, State-wise; (b) the details of number of active Wi-Fi hotspots under BharatNet, State- wise; and (c) the details of number of Wi-Fi hotspots installed in aspirational districts and the number of active hotspots? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (DR. CHANDRA SEKHAR PEMMASANI): (a) to (c): Total number of Gram Panchayats (GPs) made service ready under BharatNet in the country as on 28.02.2026 is 2,17,805; including 25,584 GPs in Aspirational Districts. Wi-Fi service is supported by equipment installed at many GPs. The state-wise details of service ready GPs are available on Digital Bharat Nidhi website (https://usof.gov.in/en/parliament-questions). CAG REPORT NO. 24 OF 2025 5409. DR. BACHHAV SHOBHA DINESH: 25.03.2026 659

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