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Utilisation of Funds under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Samagra Shiksha in Telangana
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 301 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the details of funds sanctioned, released and utilised by the State Government of Telangana under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and its successor programme, Samagra Shiksha, since 2014, year-wise; (b) whether the Central Government has received any proposal from the Government of Telangana for the establishment of additional Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), if so, the details thereof; and (c) the number of beneficiaries covered under PM POSHAN in Telangana during the last five years along with the measures taken by the Government to improve the quality and nutritional standards of meals provided under the scheme?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Tourism Circuits and Destinations in Karnataka
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 302 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) whether infrastructure support is being provided under schemes such as Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD and other initiatives for the development of tourism circuits and destinations in Karnataka; (b) if so, the details of number of projects sanctioned and completed in the said State; (c) the details of funds allocated and utilised under the said schemes during the last three years; (d) the details of components covered, including roads, connectivity, amenities and visitor facilities; (e) whether smaller districts are adequately benefiting from such infrastructure development; and (f) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to address gaps in tourism infrastructure?
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Original question sourceSpecial Credit Package for MSMEs
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 303 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government proposes to provide financial assistance or a special credit package for MSMEs and handicraft industries in Western Uttar Pradesh, particularly brass, horn and handicraft units; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the expected beneficiaries of the said package?
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Original question sourcePollution caused by Sugar Mills
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 304 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
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(a) the details of measures proposed to be taken by the Government to prevent carbon emissions and pollution caused by sugar mills in West Champaran district of Bihar; and (b) whether the Government is likely to conduct an inspection of these sugar mills for prevention of pollution and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSpecial Financial Scheme for Easy Loan in Bihar
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 305 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has launched any special financial scheme to provide easy loan facility to farmers, small traders and self-employed youth in Bihar including Maharajganj Lok Sabha Constituency, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the loan provided to the above categories in Bihar during the last five years and the current year, year-wise and district-wise including Maharajganj Lok Sabha Constituency; and (c) whether the Government has established any special campaign, helpline or Loan Counselling Centre at the local level in banks or other financial institutions to make the loan process simple, transparent and time bound in Bihar including the said Lok Sabha Constituency and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceCycling League of India under the Fit India Movement
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 306 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Member asked
Yaduveer Wadiyar, Mahesh Kashyap
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the performance of the Cycling League of India under the Fit India Movement, including its progress in Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency in Odisha; (b) if so, the key findings thereof and the details of the progress made so far; (c) the various steps taken/being taken by the Government under the said League for talent identification, training, coaching, sports science support and providing competitive opportunities at national and international level for junior and sub-junior cyclists, including youth from the said Constituency; (d) whether any specific scheme is being implemented under the said initiative to enhance cycling infrastructure, cycling tracks, training centres, equipment support and the availability of coaches across the country, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and (e) the expected contribution of the said League towards strengthening India's cycling ecosystem and improving international competitiveness in the sport across the country, along with the measures taken/being taken by the Government to promote participation in the said Constituency?
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Original question sourcePromotion of Cultural and Agro-Tourism in Vellore
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 307 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has assessed the tourism potential of the Gangaiamman Festival at Gudiyatham, Pushpa Pallakku festival in Vellore City and Arivuthottam Agro-Tourism Centre in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, featuring flower gardens, vegetable patches, herbal gardens, fruit orchards, betel leaf cultivation sheds and a poultry farm, as important tourism attractions of the district; (b) the details of measures taken by the Government to promote the said attractions through tourism circuits, publicity campaigns and destination development programmes; (c) whether the Government has sanctioned or proposes to sanction financial assistance for improving tourism infrastructure, visitor amenities and promotional activities connected with the said attractions; (d) the details of initiatives taken/being taken to encourage visits by school and college students, farmers and general public while promoting sustainable and chemical-free farming through Arivuthottam; and (e) the details of action taken by the Government to project the said attractions as tourism destinations at the national and international levels?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Tourism in the North-Eastern Region
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 308 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that the North-Eastern Region (NER) has high tourism potential due to its natural beauty, cultural diversity and heritage sites; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has implemented any new schemes or plans to attract domestic and international tourists in the NER; (d) if so, the details thereof including the initiatives undertaken under various Central Schemes; (e) whether the Government has any proposed plan to ensure cleanliness at tourist destinations, provide seamless travel across North-Eastern States and develop basic infrastructure with modern amenities in the region; and (f) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceIndependent Performance Evaluation of NCAP
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 309 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) the number of cities that have consistently exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Standards during the last three years, State/UT-wise including Uttar Pradesh; (b) whether the Government has assessed the effectiveness of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in reducing particulate matter concentrations in non-attainment cities, if so, the details and findings thereof; (c) the details of funds released and utilised under the NCAP during the last three years, city-wise; (d) whether any independent performance evaluation of NCAP has been undertaken, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of measures taken to strengthen source-based emission control, real-time monitoring and inter-agency coordination for improving urban air quality?
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Original question sourceAllocation of Funds for Primary Education
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 310 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the details of funds allocated for primary education in various States of the country during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise, especially in Maharashtra State; (b) whether the allocated funds have been underutilised and if so, the reasons therefor; (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure the full utilisation of the said funds; (d) the details of the amount/funds spent separately on infrastructure, salary of teachers, free textbooks and school uniforms during the last two years; and (e) the total amount of funds collected through the Education Cess in the country and its disbursement/utilisation during the said period, State/UT-wise particularly in Maharashtra?
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Original question sourceSanctioning of New Jan Shiksha Sansthans
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 311 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that no new Jan Shiksha Sansthan (JSS) has been sanctioned during the last three years across the country, including Andhra Pradesh; (b) if so, the reasons for the non-sanctioning of new JSS, including administrative, financial or policy-related factors; (c) the details of number of JSS currently operational, State/UT and district-wise; (d) whether the Government has any plans to sanction new JSS in the near future and if so, the proposed timeline and number of centres to be set up, particularly in Andhra Pradesh; and (e) the details of funds allocated, released, and utilised for the maintenance and functioning of existing JSS during the last five years, State/UT-wise?
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Original question sourceStatus of Employment Generation Schemes
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 312 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of all employment generation schemes currently in operation, the number of youth beneficiaries and the measurable outcomes achieved in terms of permanent and quality employment opportunities; (b) the details of specific initiatives being taken by the Government to improve employment opportunities for graduates, diploma holders and technically qualified youth who continue to face prolonged unemployment despite educational qualifications; (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce a National Employment Policy focused on youth and if so, the details of consultations, objectives, budgetary allocations and expected outcomes under the proposed policy; (d) whether delays in recruitment examinations, declaration of results and appointments have contributed to increasing youth unemployment and if so, the details thereof; (e) the details of steps being taken by the Government to ensure timely recruitment across departments; and (f) the details of measures being adopted by the Government to encourage private sector employment for youth, including incentives for industries, support for startups and expansion of skill development linked directly with job creation?
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Original question sourceTourism Development Projects in West Bengal
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 313 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) the details of tourism projects sanctioned in West Bengal under various Central Sector schemes during the last five years, particularly those aimed at the conservation, restoration and promotion of the heritage and tourism potential of Bardhaman, Bankura, and Birbhum districts; (b) the details of funds allocated, released and utilized by the said State under various tourism development schemes, scheme-wise during the last five years; and (c) whether the Central Government proposes to sanction any new tourism development projects for the said State during the current financial year and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceEstablishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Tirupati
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 314 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has accorded in-principle approval for the establishment of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh; (b) if so, the present status of implementation including land identification and acquisition, approval of infrastructure, sanction of funds and commencement of construction; (c) the reasons for the delay, if any, in establishing the JNV despite according in-principle approval; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to expedite the establishment of the JNV in Tirupati District along with the timeline fixed for completion of the project and commencement of academic activities?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale Initiative
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 315 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
Bhartruhari Mahtab, Chandra Prakash Choudhary
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any review of the implementation of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale initiative, if so, the details and key findings thereof; (b) the institutional framework adopted for identification, selection, appraisal, implementation and monitoring of projects sanctioned under the said initiative across the country, State/UT-wise, particularly in Jharkhand; (c) the details of projects approved under the said initiative, including funds allocated, present status of implementation and expected timelines for completion, State/UT-wise; (d) whether the Government has received any proposals from the State Government of Karnataka under the said initiative, if so, the details thereof, including the status of such proposals; (e) whether any iconic tourist destinations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, have been identified or are under consideration for development under the initiative, if so, the details thereof; (f) whether the Government has undertaken measures to ensure convergence of tourism infrastructure, visitor amenities, heritage conservation, environmental sustainability, connectivity and local economic development under the sanctioned projects, if so, the details thereof; and (g) the details of mechanism adopted to assess the impact of the said initiative on tourism growth, employment generation and regional development?
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Original question sourceTiger Population in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 316 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) the current estimated population of tigers in the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu; (b) the details of the steps taken by the Government to increase the tiger population; and (c) the details of total number of human casualties along with the compensation paid due to human-elephant conflicts in the Nilgiris District since 2014?
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Original question sourceNCS Infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 317 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC-2025 teacher recruitment examination in Andhra Pradesh and their impact on the delayed absorption of qualified youth into the workforce and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the National Career Service (NCS) portal data for the last two years indicates rising job-seekers' distress in Andhra Pradesh; and (c) if so, whether the current NCS infrastructure of the State is adequately scaled up to address the said crisis?
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Original question sourceDekho Apna Desh Initiative
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 318 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has evaluated the impact of the Dekho Apna Desh initiative in promoting domestic tourism in the country, especially in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh during 2025-26; (b) if so, the details thereof, including the lesser-known historical and cultural destinations highlighted through the said campaign in the country, especially in the said States; (c) the details of total expenditure incurred on organizing regional promotional events, digital marketing and capacity building of tourist guides in the country, especially in the said States during the last one year; (d) whether the Government has recorded any quantifiable increase in domestic tourist footfalls at these newly promoted sites compared to previous years, particularly in Khagaria, Samastipur, Jamui, Sagar, Ghaziabad and Rajahmundry Lok Sabha Constituencies; and (e) the details of steps taken/being taken by the Government to collaborate with private travel operators to develop affordable tour packages covering these destinations in the country, especially in the said States?
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Original question sourceDecentralised Skill Planning through DSDPs
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 319 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
Khagen Murmu, Shobhanaben Baraiya
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of decentralised skill planning and local need-based skill development programmes through District Skill Development Plans (DSDPs), if so, the details and key findings thereof, State/UT-wise; (b) the details of progress achieved so far in the formulation and implementation of DSDPs across the country, State/UT-wise including, Damoh and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituencies, Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh and Delhi; (c) whether any institutional mechanism has been set up to align district-level skill development schemes with the demand of local industries, agriculture, service sector, micro, small and medium enterprises, handicrafts, tourism and self-employment and livelihood opportunities and, if so, the details thereof, particularly in the said districts including Sidhi, Singrauli and Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh; (d) whether the Government proposes to hold any consultations with district administrations, industry associations and Skill Committees, if so, the details of the sectors identified and the measures taken to strengthen skill planning and employment opportunities in Palnadu district; (e) the status of implementation of the said plans in the above mentioned districts, including the sectors identified and the progress achieved therein; and (f) whether the Government has prepared or proposes to prepare DSDPs for Bhadrak and Balasore districts of Odisha, considering their industrial and employment potential and, if so, the details thereof along with the timeline for implementation?
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Original question sourceDistrict-Specific Skill Development Plan
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 320 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has formulated a District-Specific Skill Development Plan (DSDP) aligned with the industrial, agricultural, service and local economic activities of each district in the country, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether special skill training programmes have been sanctioned for Rajasthan, particularly the Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Constituency, keeping in view the local requirements such as agro-based industries, food processing, renewable energy, logistics, sports infrastructure, tourism, animal husbandry and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs); (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the impact of district-specific skill training on local employment and the human resource requirements of industries, if so, the key findings thereof; and (e) whether the Government proposes to implement the said DSDP for each district by integrating it with District Industries Centre, MSME, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), State Government and local industries and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceDrop-outs from IITs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3451 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the number of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students who have dropped-out from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) during the last three academic years; (b) the details of the reasons for such drop-outs; (c) whether Equal Opportunity Cells have done anything to stop such drop-out and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether all IITs have Equal Opportunity Cells, if so, the details of IITs having such cells; and (e) the number of times Equal Opportunity Cells met and transacted business during the last three academic years, institute-wise along with the details thereof?
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Original question sourceKisan Credit Cards
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3452 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
Kaushalendra Kumar, Kesineni Sivanath, Giridhari Yadav
(a) whether Jan Samarth based Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) have been issued in five States in accordance with the announcement made in the Union Budget 2024-25; (b) if so, the details of the number of farmers and States in which these Kisan Credit Cards have been issued, State-wise and district-wise, including Andhra Pradesh; (c) the amount of loans that have been availed by farmers under KCC during the last five years, district- wise and year- wise; (d) the amount of loans that have received Prompt Repayment Incentive during the last five years, district- wise and year- wise; (e) whether the Government has any plans of increasing the loan limit under Kisan Credit Card; and (f) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceAssessment of External Debt and Merchandise Trade Deficit
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3453 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has analysed the financial risks arising from India's external debt reaching US$ 762.8 billion during the first quarter of 2026 and the short-term debt increasing to 4.0 per cent of nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has assessed the impact of the year-on-year increase in the merchandise trade deficit to US$ 30.43 billion in June 2026 on the stability of the Indian Rupee, particularly in view of imports amounting to US$ 70.84 billion, if so, the details thereof; and (c) the details of the coordinated measures being taken by the Government, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, to address the risks arising from the widening trade deficit?
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Original question sourceEmergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3454 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
P. P. Chaudhary, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Khagen Murmu, Trivendra Singh Rawat
(a) whether the Government has formulated a framework for implementation of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 for the airline sector, if so, the details thereof; (b) the eligibility criteria and institutional mechanism adopted for extending credit support to airlines under the Scheme; (c) whether any applications have been received or sanctioned under the Scheme, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of the measures undertaken to monitor utilisation of the credit support and ensure continuity of airline operations during the implementation period?
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Original question sourceEPS-1995
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3455 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the minimum monthly pension under EPS-1995 from existing Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 7,500 and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of employees covered under EPS-1995 and the total amount of pension received by them; and (c) the details of number of employees who have received an enhanced pension pursuant to decision of the Supreme Court regarding EPS-1995?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.