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16.12.2025 75 Will the Minister of COOPERATION be pleased to state: (a) the key amendments finalized for the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (MSCS) Act to strengthen regulatory oversight and monitoring; (b) the manner in which the newly operationalized Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) curriculum is aligned with the current digital and management needs of the cooperative sector; (c) the mechanisms that are in place to ensure the mandatory audit of all registered cooperative societies is completed within the stipulated timeline; (d) the extent to which the establishment of the National Cooperative Database has streamlined and facilitated the process of identifying and reviving defunct cooperative bodies; and (e) the details of the cooperative institutions currently defunct, State-wise? THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF COOPERATION (SHRI AMIT SHAH): (a) The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act and Rules, 2023 have been notified on 03.08.2023 and 04.08.2023, respectively to strengthen governance, enhance transparency, increase accountability and reform electoral process, etc. in the Multi State Cooperative Societies by supplementing existing legislation and incorporating the provisions of Ninety- seventh Constitutional Amendment. 16.12.2025 76 Many provisions have been introduced via the above amendment to strengthen regulatory oversight and monitoring in the functioning of cooperative societies and prevent financial irregularities therein, inter-alia: - i. To ensure timely, regular and transparent conduct of elections in the multi-State cooperative societies, provision of Cooperative Election Authority has been made. ii. Appointment of Co-operative Ombudsman by Central Government to provide a mechanism to address grievances of members. iii. To improve transparency, appointment of Information Officer by multi- State cooperative societies to provide information to members. iv. Audit reports of Apex multi-State co-operative societies to be laid in Parliament to improve transparency. v. Accounting and auditing standards for multi-State cooperative societies to be determined by Central Government to ensure uniformity in accounting and auditing. vi. To improve governance and transparency, annual report of multi-State cooperative societies to include Board decisions which are not unanimous. vii. Central Government to determine prudential norms (liquidity, exposure, etc.) for multi-State co-operative societies in the business of thrift and credit. viii. To curb nepotism and favouritism in multi-State co-operative societies, the Director of a multi-State cooperative society shall not be present in 16.12.2025 77 the discussion and vote on matters where he or his relatives are an interested party. ix. Additional grounds for disqualification for directors have been made to improve governance. x. Provisions for Investment of funds by the multi-State cooperative societies have been redefined to ensure safer investments and remove references to colonial era securities. xi. To have more financial discipline and transparency, the board of multi- State co-operative societies to constitute Committee for Audit and Ethics along with other committees. xii. For strengthening governance, criteria for appointment of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stipulated. xiii. To enhance democratic decision making in the multi-State cooperative societies, quorum has been prescribed for board meetings. xiv. Central Registrar to conduct inquiry if he gets information that business is being conducted in a fraudulent manner or for unlawful purposes. xv. If registration obtained by misrepresentation, fraud, etc., provision for winding up of a multi-State cooperative society after giving opportunity of being heard. xvi. To discourage members from acting against collective interests of the multi-State co-operative societies, the minimum period of expulsion of an expelled member of a multi-State co-operative society has been increased from 1 year to 3 years. 16.12.2025 78 xvii. To prevent only a few members benefitting from resources of the society, Institutions with majority equity shares held by the members of multi-State co-operative societies or their relatives, would not be considered as subsidiary institution. (b) The “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University (TSU) addresses the needs of cooperatives by integrating advanced, simulation, and real-life case-study- based pedagogy for management subjects to understand real-life managerial issues and solutions, thereby preparing participants with real-world strategic decision-making skills. Concurrently, the curriculum also aligns to develop cutting-edge digital competencies for using the latest digital tools and technologies. This dual focus ensures that graduates and trainees are equipped with both the managerial acumen and the digital tools necessary to drive efficiency, innovation, and productivity in their work areas. (c) The following provisions have specifically been introduced for strengthening the audit process of Multi-State Cooperative Societies: i. A provision for Concurrent Audit has been introduced for Multi-State Cooperative Societies with turnover/deposits of more than 500 crore rupees from a panel of auditors approved by Central Registrar. Concurrent audit will ensure early detection of fraud or irregularities, if any, and accordingly prompt course corrections can be made. ii. Following two panels of auditors for Multi-State Cooperative Societies have been notified: 16.12.2025 79 1) Panel of auditors for multi-State cooperative societies having an annual turnover/ deposit (as the case may be) of up to five hundred crore rupees for carrying out Statutory Audit. 2) Panel of auditors for multi-State cooperative societies having an annual turnover/ deposit (as the case may be) of more than five hundred crore rupees for carrying out Statutory and Concurrent Audit. A provision has also been introduced for determination of accounting and auditing standards for multi-State cooperative societies by Central Government. Further, it has been provided that every multi-State cooperative society shall file its annual returns with the Central Registrar through the online CRCS portal under section 120A of the Act, within six months from the close of the accounting year, containing the following information prescribed under section 120 of the Act: (a) annual report of the activities including details of board decisions which were not unanimous; (b) audited statements of accounts; (c) plan for surplus disposal as approved by the general body; (d) list of amendments to the bye-laws of the multi-State co-operative society; (e) declaration regarding date of holding of general body meeting and conduct of elections where due; (f) disclosure regarding employees who are relatives of Members of board; (g) declaration of any related party transactions by the board of directors; and 16.12.2025 80 (h) any other information required by the Central Registrar in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made there under. Non-submission of such returns may constitute a ground for disqualification under the provisions of section 43 of the Act. (d) A comprehensive National Cooperative Database (NCD) has been developed by Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, with the support of States / UTs. The NCD portal was launched on 08th March, 2024. This database provides a single-point access to information on over 8.4 lakh cooperatives across the country. As per NCD portal, as of 15.11.2025, out of total 8.45 lakh Cooperative Societies across the country, 6.56lakh are functional, 1.39 lakh are non-functional and 48,537 are under liquidation. The Ministry of Cooperation has taken proactive measures to convert Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Dairy, and Fisheries Cooperatives into multi-purpose cooperative societies. This initiative aims to enhance business diversification, strengthen financial sustainability, and prevent closures by enabling cooperatives to engage in a wider range of economic activities. The NCD is used for identification of gaps in the geographical spread of cooperatives, including both covered and uncovered gram panchayats and formation of 2 lakh new multipurpose PACS, Dairy and Fishery cooperative societies. Defunct Societies are to be liquidated to form new MPACS wherever possible. Additionally, the Ministry of Cooperation has set up Co-operative Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development Fund under section 63A of the 16.12.2025 81 Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act, 2023 for revival of sick multi-State cooperative societies and providing assistance for meeting infrastructural requirement. (e) The State-wise details of functional, non-functional and under liquidation societies, is given in the enclosed Statement. STATEMENT State-wise details of cooperative societies S. No State Name Functional Societies Non-Functional Societies Under- liquidation Societies 1 Andaman And Nicobar Islands 1,206 884 148 2 Andhra Pradesh 12,628 4,996 269 3 Arunachal Pradesh 956 480 24 4 Assam 7,723 3,415 1,184 5 Bihar 22,344 4,880 162 6 Chandigarh 196 221 59 7 Chhattisgarh 10,211 1,029 573 8 Delhi 1,939 3,989 16 9 Goa 3,106 2,362 110 10 Gujarat 78,215 6,273 1,210 11 Haryana 14,937 3,089 16,378 12 Himachal Pradesh 4,844 541 282 13 Jammu And Kashmir 8,913 1,662 5 14 Jharkhand 7,912 3,897 188 15 Karnataka 40,231 3,446 3,131 16 Kerala 15,142 3,752 770 17 Ladakh 165 110 - 18 Lakshadweep 31 12 - 19 Madhya Pradesh 27,370 18,423 8,852 20 Maharashtra 2,17,759 3,057 3,907 21 Manipur 5,317 6,019 288 16.12.2025 82 22 Meghalaya 2,949 467 20 23 Mizoram 1,290 175 81 24 Nagaland 2,245 5,860 3 25 Odisha 7,560 500 107 26 Puducherry 431 32 1 27 Punjab 11,933 2,709 5,031 28 Rajasthan 25,491 13,419 3,035 29 Sikkim 1,646 1,869 248 30 Tamil Nadu 21,103 1,200 777 31 Telangana 48,186 12,297 377 32 The Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu 379 157 33 33 Tripura 2,112 1,007 108 34 Uttar Pradesh 22,724 17,180 775 35 Uttarakhand 4,728 1,465 159 36 West Bengal 22,952 8,949 226 Total 6,56,874 1,39,823 48,537 Source: NCD portal as of 15.11.2025 GLOBAL TEXTILE EXPORTS *229. SHRIMATI PRATIMA MONDAL: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: (a) the details of measures adopted to enhance India’s global textile exports, particularly in high-value segments, in the context of shifting global supply chains post-pandemic; (b) the details of steps being taken to modernize the domestic textile value chain, including technology upgradation and automation in weaving and processing units; and 16.12.2025 83 (c) the details of measures being implemented to promote indigenous handloom and handicraft sectors, particularly in the wake of declining traditional artisan livelihoods? THE MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH): (a) and (b) India’s exports of Textiles and Apparel, including handicrafts, shown growth from USD 31.58 billion in 2020–21 to USD 37.75 billion in 2024– 25, registering a CAGR of 4.6%, with export growth recorded across more than 100 countries during the same period. Despite post-pandemic global supply- chain shifts, India’s export performance has remained resilient, driven by growth in Ready-made Garments, Cotton and Man-made Fibre Textiles, Carpets and Handicrafts. The Government has adopted a multi pronged strategy to enhance global competiveness, in entire value chain including the high value segment, while modernizing the domestic textile value chain. The Government has approved 7 PM MITRA Parks with an outlay of ₹4,445 crore to create integrated textile infrastructure, and is implementing the PLI Scheme for Textiles (₹10,683 crore) to promote MMF apparel, fabrics and technical textiles, which has been liberalised in October 2025 to attract wider investment. The National Technical Textiles Mission (₹1,480 crore) supports RandD, innovation and market development, while SAMARTH and Silk Samagra-2 (₹4,679.86 crore) strengthen skilling, technology upgradation and sectoral development. The technological upgradation in textile sector were supported through Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFs) remained valid till 2022. 16.12.2025 84 Export competitiveness is further supported through Advance Authorisation, EPCG, RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes. Further the government has approved the Export Promotion Mission implemented through NIRYAT PROTSAHAN and NIRYAT DISHA for trade finance, market access, branding and compliance and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters providing 100% credit guarantee particularly benefitting MSMEs. (c) To sustain livelihoods of traditional artisans, the Ministry is implementing the National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme, providing support for raw materials, upgraded looms, solar lighting, worksheds, design innovation, marketing assistance, concessional credit and social security. Under Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata, up to 31.10.2025, 32,248 weavers received upgraded looms/accessories and 302 electronic jacquards. Market access is further strengthened through the India Handmade e-commerce portal and on boarding of about 1.50 lakh weavers and artisans on GeM, enabling direct sales to Government buyers. For handicrafts, NHDP and CHCDS provide end-to-end support through skill development, cluster development, infrastructure, technology and marketing assistance. REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS *230. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM: Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state: 16.12.2025 85 (a) whether the Government has reviewed the status of women’s representation in Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has undertaken any capacity building and leadership training programmes for elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions; and (d) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ; AND MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH): (a) and (b) "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. All Panchayat related work, including reviewing the status of women’s representation in Panchayati Raj Institutions, comes within the purview of State Government. Article 243D of the Constitution of India provides not less than one-third reservation for women 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 16.12.2025 86 Union Territories (UTs) namely, Lakshadweep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, have gone even further and have made provisions of 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in their respective State Panchayati Raj Acts/Rules encouraging increased participation in grassroots governance. At present, as per information available with the Ministry, out of 24,24,108 elected representatives as on 25.11.2025, 12,06,013 (49.75%) are women elected representatives. This number as mentioned is beyond the minimum 33% reservation due to some States having upto even 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and since women elected representatives are also elected from open seats. The number of elected representatives is dynamic in nature which changes with conduct of fresh elections in the Panchayati Raj Institutions from time to time. (c) and (d) The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has implemented a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) w.e.f. financial year 2022-23 with the major objective of Capacity Building and Training (CBandT) of Elected Representatives, Functionaries and other stakeholders of Panchayats across all States/UTs for improving Panchayat Governance. Under the scheme of RGSA, Ministry provides support for CBandT of elected representatives, functionaries and other stakeholders of Panchayats in different categories viz. basic orientation and refresher training, thematic training, specialized training, panchayat development plan training etc. A total of 16.12.2025 87 27,32,762 Women Elected Representatives were trained from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 (as on 25thNovember 2025) under the scheme. Further, this year the Ministry has launched a comprehensive specialized training module as a part of “Shashkta Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” for the capacity building of Women Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions. The focus of the training module is to build the capacity of the Women Elected Representatives on 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 44,143 Women Elected Representatives (as on 25th November 2025) were trained on these modules. MODERNISATION OF OIL MILLS *231. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) the number of oil mills in the country that continue to rely on low-technology, mechanical crushing methods with sub-optimal oil recovery, including the number of such units presently functional in Churu; (b) whether the Government is aware of mechanical screw presses leaving behind 8-14% of the expressible oil in the deoiled cake, making a large quantity of edible oil unavailable for human consumption; 16.12.2025 88 (c) if so, the measures taken by the Government to support modernisation of extraction technologies; (d) the financial or technical support extended to small and medium-scale operators for such upgradation; and (e) the expected gains in recovery rates, farmer remuneration and reduction of edible oil imports from technology upgradation? THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE; AND MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN): (a) to (e) As per NITI Aayog’s 2024 report, the organized edible oil sector comprises “Oil Mills (Crushing Units)” numbering around 15,000 with an annual capacity of approximately 36 million tonnes. (Source: NITI Aayog, Pathways and Strategy for Accelerating Growth in Edible Oil Towards Goal Of Atmanirbharta). As per data of Udhyam registration, 104 oil manufacturing units are registered in Churu District of Rajasthan. As per information received from Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils, Department of Food and Public Distribution, the efficiency of edible-oil extraction is influenced both by the intrinsic oil content of the crop and the technology used in processing. Oilseed Intrinsic Oil Content (%) Mechanical Expeller Recovery (%) Solvent Extraction Recovery (%) Notes Mustard / Rapeseed 38–42 30–33 38–40 Largest domestic edible-oil source; widely cultivated in North India. 16.12.2025 89 Groundnut 42–50 32–35 45–48 Gujarat and South India produce majority; high oil content. Soybean 17–20 12–14 18–20 Key for edible oil and protein meal; mostly solvent extracted. Sunflower 38–45 28–32 40–42 Sensitive to moisture; solvent yields significantly higher. Sesame (Til) 45–55 35–40 48–52 Premium oil; mostly expeller-processed traditionally. Cottonseed 15–20 8–10 14–18 Low oil content; almost always solvent extracted. Castor (Non- edible) 45–50 42–45 48–50 Used for industrial/chemical applications. While mechanical screw-presses show lower efficiency, modern solvent- extraction improves recovery substantially. The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) on 3rd October, 2024 with an outlay of Rs. ₹10,103.38 crore (with a central share of ₹7,481.67 crore) to boost domestic oilseed production and to strive toward self-sufficiency in edible oils. The mission aims to increase primary oilseed production to 69.7 million tonnes, expand area coverage to 33 million hectares, and improve productivity to 2,112 kg/ha by 2030–31. The Mission is being implemented in a cluster-based approach with market linkage. Value Chain Clusters are managed by Value Chain Partners such as Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperatives and other agencies. Under these clusters, farmers are provided free high-quality seeds 16.12.2025 90 upto area of 1 hectare each and training on good agricultural practices. In addition, the Mission also supports the establishment and upgradation of post- harvest infrastructure (oil mills) to improve recovery from primary and secondary sources. So far, 203 Oil Mills Sanctioned under NMEO- Oilseeds during 2025- 26, state wise detail is given in the enclosed Statement. National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) also being implemented since 2021, aims to promote oil palm cultivation and enhance the availability of edible oils in the country by expanding oil palm area, increasing Crude Palm Oil (CPO) production, and reducing the import dependence on edible oils. Under the Mission, financial assistance is provided to farmers for planting materials, inputs for maintenance and intercropping during the gestation period of up to four years, establishment of seed gardens, nurseries, micro- irrigation facilities, borewells, pump-sets, water harvesting structures, vermicompost units, solar pumps, harvesting tools, custom hiring centres/harvester groups and for training of farmers and officers, as well as for replanting of old oil palm gardens. Additionally, assistance is also provided for setting up of oil mills for processing fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) for North Eastern States. The objective of both missions (NMEO-OS and NMEO-OP) is to double the country’s edible oil production by 2030–31 through the widespread dissemination of improved varieties and modern technologies to farmers. 16.12.2025 91 STATEMENT State wise oil mill sanctioned under NMEO- Oilseeds during 2025-26 S. No. State Oil mill sanctioned in numbers 1 Andhra Pradesh 10 2 Assam 56 3 Chhattisgarh 10 4 Gujarat 9 5 Jharkhand 4 6 Karnataka 9 7 Maharashtra 22 8 Madhya Pradesh 11 9 Meghalaya 2 10 Nagaland 16 11 Odisha 16 12 Rajasthan 13 13 Sikkim 10 14 Telangana 10 15 Uttar Pradesh 3 16 West Bengal 2 Total 203 16.12.2025 92 NON-TARIFF MEASURES TO SUPPORT INDIAN EXPORTERS: *232 SHRI B. MANICKAM TAGORE:

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