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Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state: (a) the total fertilizer subsidy outgo including the allocation and utilisation during the last three financial years in the country, State/district-wise; 27.03.2026 177 (b) whether the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) reforms have helped reduce the imbalance in the Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (N:P:K) ratio in the country, State/district-wise; (c) if so, the details thereof including trends observed among farmers in the country, State and district-wise; (d) whether the adoption of nano-urea has increased among farmers, if so, the details of such increase; (e) whether there has been a reduction in subsidy leakages through DBT and other monitoring mechanisms; and (f) if so, the details thereof and its impact on the farmers? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRIMATI ANUPRIYA PATEL): (a) : Under ‘DBT in Fertilizers’ system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades is released to the fertilizer companies, on actual sales to the beneficiaries based on Aadhar authentication through PoS devices installed at each retail shop. All farmers are being supplied fertilizers at the subsidized rates on no-denial basis.The details of the total amount allocated and disbursed towards fertilizer subsidy by the Government during the last three years i.e., from 2022-23 to 2024-25 are as follows: (Figures in Rs. Crore) Financial Year Allocation Expenditure 2022-23 2,54,798.93 2,54,798.93 2023-24 1,95,421.00 1,95,420.51 27.03.2026 178 2024-25 1,77,129.50 1,77,129.50 (b) and (c): The Government has implemented Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2010 for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers. Under the policy, a fixed amount of subsidy, decided on annual/biannual basis, is provided to manufacturer importer on subsidized P&K fertilizers depending on their nutrient content i.e. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) and Sulphur (S). The Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme, encourages balanced fertilization of soil by promoting basket of NPK grade fertilizers along with additional subsidy on fortification with micronutrients like Zinc & Boron. The Details of consumption of P&K Fertilizers from 2020-21 to 2024-25 (in LMT) are as under; Product Name 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 DAP 119.18 92.64 105.31 109.73 96.29 MOP 34.32 23.93 16.32 16.45 22.02 NPKS 125.82 121.37 107.31 116.80 149.72 SSP 44.89 56.76 50.18 45.44 49.28 (d) : The State-wise and Financial year-wise sales and production data of Nano urea is given in the enclosed Statement. (e) and (f) : The sale of subsidized fertilizer to the farmer is mediated via Aadhaar based authentication through Point of Sale (PoS) device installed at Retailer’s level. At present there is a monthly ceiling of 50 bags per buyer, i.e. a total no. of 300 bags per season per buyer. The PoS application has been 27.03.2026 179 upgraded to display the past purchased quantity by the buyer against the monthly and seasonal ceiling to introduce transparency to the buyer. Further, in order to address the issues of hoarding, diversion and black- marketing, fertilizers are declared as an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and notified under Fertilizer Control Order, 1985. State Governments are empowered to take action against persons involved in said malpractices, as per provisions of EC Act. Any complaints received at Department of Fertilizers level regarding these malpractices is sent to concerned State Government to take appropriate action under Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and Fertilizer Control Order, 1985. STATEMENT Nano Urea Production and sale (Lakh Bottles of 500ml each) S. No State Name 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 (Till 28.02.2026) Production Sales Production Sales Production Sales Production Sales Production Sales 1 Andaman & Nicobar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Andhra Pradesh 0.00 5.80 0.00 4.80 0.00 3.24 0.92 3.01 5.34 6.83 3 Arunachal Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Assam 0.00 4.39 0.00 6.09 0.00 8.27 0.00 11.33 0.00 14.63 5 Bihar 0.00 14.84 0.00 28.56 0.00 12.82 0.00 12.15 0.00 6.79 6 Chandigarh 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Chhattisgarh 0.00 5.23 0.00 11.02 0.00 4.33 0.00 3.56 0.00 3.48 8 Dadra and Nagar Haveli 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 Daman and Diu 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 Delhi 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11 Goa 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12 Gujarat 290.00 8.75 375.44 17.60 3.39 27.61 145.51 30.10 66.39 12.21 27.03.2026 180 13 Haryana 0.00 16.29 0.00 12.69 0.00 8.47 0.00 10.21 0.00 10.07 14 Himachal Pradesh 0.00 1.50 0.00 1.27 0.00 1.53 0.00 1.73 0.00 1.43 15 Jammu and kashmir 0.00 2.01 0.00 3.00 0.00 2.95 0.00 1.26 0.00 1.09 16 Jharkhand 0.00 1.55 0.00 3.66 0.00 2.22 0.00 3.94 0.00 4.39 17 Karnataka 0.00 8.18 0.00 19.64 0.00 9.59 3.14 15.57 16.81 16.96 18 Kerala 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.20 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.76 0.00 0.82 19 Lakshadweep 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20 Madhya Pradesh 0.00 16.12 0.00 23.38 0.00 16.29 0.00 24.92 0.00 16.68 21 Maharashtra 0.00 16.51 0.00 25.04 0.00 14.98 0.00 35.64 0.00 16.09 22 Manipur 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 23 Meghalaya 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24 Mizoram 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 25 Nagaland 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26 Odisha 0.00 4.18 0.00 11.21 0.00 6.78 0.00 5.78 0.00 8.15 27 Puducherry 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28 Punjab 0.00 17.77 0.00 22.71 0.00 22.79 5.83 24.80 4.05 14.27 29 Rajasthan 0.00 15.02 0.00 25.23 0.00 20.08 0.00 22.08 0.00 18.87 30 Sikkim 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31 Tamil Nadu 0.00 12.07 0.00 10.02 0.00 4.64 0.00 7.20 0.00 7.46 32 Telangana 0.00 5.87 0.00 6.00 0.00 3.09 0.00 5.31 0.00 9.97 33 Tripura 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34 Uttarakhand 0.00 1.40 0.00 2.34 0.00 1.68 0.00 1.76 0.00 1.41 35 Uttar Pradesh 0.00 40.63 99.68 63.52 87.23 22.59 240.34 30.78 120.08 13.89 36 West Bengal 0.00 13.02 0.00 26.36 0.00 12.42 0.00 21.79 0.00 15.66 GRAND TOTAL 290.00 212.13 475.12 325.35 90.62 206.97 395.74 273.68 212.66 201.14 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 5532. SHRI SOUMENDU ADHIKARI: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the cases of domestic violence have increased to over 30 per cent of all crimes in India, if so, the details of domestic violence on women, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and older adults reported in India since 2022, State-wise, year-wise and category-wise; 27.03.2026 181 (b) the details of action taken by the Government for stronger implementation of laws, better support systems and a renewed societal commitment to honouring and safeguarding India's elders, particularly as the country has been experiencing a steady increase in its ageing population in the country; (c) whether the Government has any plan to setup permanent old age home and shelter for distressed women under 'Mission Shakti', which merges 'Swadhar Greh' (shelter for women in difficult circumstances) and 'Ujjawala Homes' (Trafficking Prevention) into 'Shakti Sadan' under the district Government observers with the help of CSR-projects and other development funds; and (d) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR): (a) : The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes data on crimes, including crimes against women, in its publication “Crime in India”, which provides detailed State-wise and category-wise statistics is available on the NCRB’s official website ( https://ncrb.gov.in ). The latest report of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), provides data for the period 2019-2021, which reveals that the percentage of ever- married women aged 18-49 years who have ever experienced spousal violence (physical and/ or sexual violence) has reduced to 29.3% as compared to 31.2% reported in NFHS-4 for the period 2015-2016. 27.03.2026 182 (b) to (d) : The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005 has been enacted keeping in view the rights guaranteed under Article 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution of India to provide for a remedy under the civil law which is intended to protect the women from being victims of domestic violence and to prevent the occurrence of domestic violence in the society. “Police” and “Public Order” are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibility to maintain law and order, protection of life and property of the citizens including investigation and prosecution in crimes against women and children rests with the respective State Governments and UT Administrations; they are competent to deal with such offences under the extant provisions of laws. Nevertheless, the Central Government gives highest priority to ensuring safety and security of women and has taken several legislative and policy interventions. Section 8 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005 mandates the States and UTs to appoint such number of Protection Officers in each district as it may consider necessary and also to notify the area(s) within which a Protection Officer shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred. It is the duty of the Protection Officer to report the cases of domestic violence to the Magistrate upon receipt of complaints and to assist the Magistrate in the discharge of his functions. The PWDVA provides to women remedies such as protection order, residence order, custody order, monetary relief and compensation order under it. 27.03.2026 183 Under the umbrella scheme Mission Shakti, integrated services are provided for safety, protection and empowerment of women through its two verticals; Sambal and Samarthya. One Stop Centre (OSC) is a component of the Sambal vertical that provides integrated and immediate support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress, both in private and public spaces all across the country. It provides services like medical aid, legal aid and advice, temporary shelter, police assistance and psycho-social counselling to needy women. As on date, 926 One Stop Centres have been made operational across the country. Till 31st December 2025, OSCs have assisted over 13.37 lakh women in the country. Women Helpline (WHL-181) provides 24-hour toll-free telecommunication services to support women in both emergency and non- emergency situations. It offers assistance to women affected by violence and provides information about government schemes and services all across the country. Women Helpline is operational in 35 States and Union Territories and also integrated with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112). Till 28th February 2026, WHLs have assisted over 99.09 lakh women in the country. Nari Adalat scheme provides a platform for alternative grievance redressal for women at the gram panchayat level. The Adalats are mandated to help women in distress at the panchayat level in resolving smaller issues relating to domestic violence and other gender-based violence by negotiation, mediation and reconciliation with mutual consent for accessible justice. 27.03.2026 184 Under the Samarthya vertical of Mission Shakti, Shakti Sadan has been established as an Integrated Relief and Rehabilitation Home for women in distress, including victims of trafficking and domestic violence. It has been formed by merging the earlier schemes of Swadhar Greh and Ujjawala. It aims at creating a safe and enabling environment for the women in difficult situations, to enable them to overcome the adverse circumstances. As on 23.03.2026, 416 Shakti Sadans are operational across the country. In order to strengthen transparency and accessibility in service delivery with respect to reliefs and rehabilitation to women in distress, the Ministry of WCD launched Mission Shakti Portal (https://missionshakti.wcd.gov.in/) on 22.01.2025. The Mission Shakti Portal data is now accessible via the Mission Shakti Mobile Application with multi lingual feature thereby expanding outreach and convenience for users. The Portal provides a publicly accessible list of Protection Officers under the PWDVA. As on 23.03.2026, details of 2,428 Protection Officers have been updated by States and UTs. DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN PORTS AND MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE 5533. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN: Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: (a) the details of initiatives undertaken under Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines for development of green ports and sustainable maritime infrastructure in the country; 27.03.2026 185 (b) the number of major and non-major ports that have adopted renewable energy, shore-to-ship power supply, green hydrogen or other clean energy initiatives, State/UT-wise; (c) whether the Government has approved any new port modernisation, coastal shipping or green shipping corridor projects during the last two years, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of targets set under Maritime India Vision 2030 for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in the port sector? THE MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL): (a) and (b) : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken several initiatives such as implementation of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) for transition from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable energy at ports, electrification of port equipment, vehicles and railway tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore Power Supply system under Maritime India Vision 2030 and the ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also recognized three Major Ports i.e. Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat, Paradip Port Authority in Odisha, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu as Green Hydrogen Hubs. Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Central Government and all major ports have taken initiatives for renewable energy, shore to ship power supply etc. Ports other than Major Ports (OTMP) are under the 27.03.2026 186 administrative control of the respective State Governments and their development falls within the State’s jurisdiction and responsibility. (c) : Around180 projects have been approved for Major Ports development including port modernization, coastal shipping and green port during last two years i.e. from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25. (d) : The details of target set under Maritime Indian Vision 2030 for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in the port sector is as under: S. No. Key Performance Indicator Target by 2030 1 % Share of Renewable energy consumption at ports (self- generated + procurement from grid) >60% 2 % Port equipment electrified 50% 3 % Area under green belt 20% 4 % Reduction in CO₂ emission / ton of cargo 30% 5 % Reduction in fresh-water consumption / ton of cargo 20% P&I INSURANCE FOR VESSELS 5534. SHRI K. SUDHAKARAN: Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: (a) the operational challenges regarding Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance requirements faced by foreign flag vessels below 300 Gross 27.03.2026 187 Tonnage (GRT) at ports of the country, State-wise including Tamil Nadu, particularly Tuticorin Port; (b) whether Rule 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore Facilities) Rules, 2012 and Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, restrict mandatory insurance requirements for vessels 300 GRT and above, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether port authorities are reportedly denying entry to vessels below 300 GRT if their P&I insurance is not from a DG Shipping-recognized provider, despite the aforementioned statutory thresholds, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government intends to issue a clarification to ensure that essential trade routes, such as the transport of food supplies to Maldives, are not disrupted by the said enforcement ambiguities, if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER FOR PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL): (a) and (b) : As per Rule 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore Facilities) Rules, 2012, vessels of 300 Gross Tonnage (GT) and above are required to mandatorily maintain valid Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance coverage in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework. 27.03.2026 188 (c) and (d) : The Directorate General of Shipping is not currently in receipt of any such reports. It may be noted that, as per Rule 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore Facilities) Rules, 2012, the requirement for insurance coverage applies to vessels of 300 GT and above. Such vessels are required to maintain insurance coverage against maritime claims, either through the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG P&I Group), which is pre-approved, or through any other insurer approved by the Government under the said Rules and notified accordingly. In view of above, no clarification needs to be issued. RECOMMENDATION ON REVIEW OF AB-PMJAY 5535. ADV. GOWAAL KAGADA PADAVI:

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