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Special Initiatives under DAJGUA
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3046 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
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(a) whether any special action plan has been prepared for the expansion of education, healthcare, drinking water, roads, electricity, livelihoods, skill development and other basic amenities in the tribal areas of Chhindwara and Pandhurna districts of Madhya Pradesh; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to include the remaining tribal villages of Chhindwara and Pandhurna under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) to expedite the implementation of the works and timely delivery of the benefits of the Schemes to the beneficiaries?
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Original question sourceNational Manufacturing Mission
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3047 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
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(a) whether the Government has launched a National Manufacturing Mission to support industries under the Make in India initiative and if so, the objectives and implementation framework of the Mission; (b) the details of projects and funds allocated to promote clean tech manufacturing in sectors such as solar PV cells, EV batteries, wind turbines and high-voltage transmission equipment, State-wise; and (c) the steps being taken to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) participation in clean technology supply chains and to encourage green innovation in the manufacturing sector?
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Original question sourcePMEGP in Union Territory of Ladakh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3048 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) the number of applications received, projects sanctioned, loans disbursed and beneficiaries covered under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) during the last five years in the UT of Ladakh, separately for Leh and Kargil districts; (b) the total amount of margin money subsidy sanctioned and released along with the employment generated under the Scheme in Leh and Kargil districts; (c) whether the Government has assessed the implementation of PMEGP in the UT of Ladakh in view of its difficult terrain, sparse population and limited industrial base and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures being taken to improve awareness, facilitate credit linkage and increase the number of beneficiaries under PMEGP in Leh and Kargil districts?
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Original question sourceConsumer Complaints on E20 Petrol
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3049 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) the details of the number of complaints received by the Government, Oil Marketing Companies or Public Sector retail outlets regarding mileage loss, fuel system issues, engine damage, component replacement or warranty denial allegedly linked to E20 petrol, State-wise, vehicle category-wise and year-wise; (b) whether any mechanism exists for testing fuel samples in such complaints, if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the number of complaints found valid, rejected or pending; and (d) whether any compensation, repair liability or consumer grievance mechanism has been prescribed for vehicles not originally certified for E20 use, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceULBs covered under SBM-U 2.0 in Thanjavur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3050 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the number of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Thanjavur district covered under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 during the last five years; (b) the funds allocated and released for solid waste management and sewage treatment infrastructure in Thanjavur town during the said period; and (c) whether Thanjavur has been considered for inclusion under the Smart Cities Mission or any other urban development scheme and if so, the details and the current status thereof?
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Original question sourceUpgradation of Roads
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3051 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the rising traffic on the Banswara-Dungarpur, Udaipur-Ratlam and Nimbahera-Dahod routes is resulting in higher number of accidents and longer travel times; (b) if so, the details of road accidents, fatalities and injuries on these routes during the last five years, year-wise; (c) whether any Detailed Project Report (DPR), feasibility study or any other proposal for the four-laning of these routes is being considered or has been sanctioned by the Government; (d) if so, the present status, date of approval, cost, name of construction agency and the likely timeline for the completion of such project; (e) if not, whether the Government proposes to upgrade these routes to four lanes in view of road safety, regional connectivity and future traffic needs; and (f) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceRehabilitation of Tribals affected by Ken-Betwa Link Project
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3052 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the number of tribal families affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Project, the number fully and partially compensated and these declared ineligible for rehabilitation along with the reasons therefor, village-wise; (b) whether the Government has received or been referred any complaints of amounts recorded as disbursed but not having reached beneficiaries, if so, the number thereof and the action taken thereon; (c) the date-wise details of Gram Sabha meetings under the Forest Rights Act, including participation, signatures obtained and grievances received regarding consent, compensation and displacement and their disposal status; (d) the reasons for evicting tribal families without complying with the Stage-II Forest Clearance conditions; (e) whether the Government is considering including common resources in compensation, enhancing compensation and extending the rehabilitation cut-off date; and (f) whether the Government has taken cognisance of protesting tribal communities being evicted without dialogue, if so, the action taken thereon?
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Original question sourceProjects under AMRUT 2.0 in Bihar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3053 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the details of the projects sanctioned under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 in Bihar, particularly for Darbhanga Municipal Corporation; (b) the total number of projects related to water supply, sewerage and drainage in Darbhanga that are completed, under construction and proposed respectively; (c) the details of the funds sanctioned and utilised so far for these projects; and (d) whether any proposal is under consideration of the Government to sanction additional projects to strengthen the drinking water, sewerage and drainage systems in Darbhanga and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceExpansion of Airport Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3054 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
G. Selvam, Rani Srikumar, C.N. Annadurai
(a) whether the Government has undertaken or proposes to undertake expansion, modernization and capacity enhancement of airports in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof, airport-wise; (b) the details of the projects approved or under consideration including new terminals, runway expansion, passenger amenities, cargo infrastructure and improved air connectivity along with the expected timeline fixed for completion; (c) the likely impact of these airport expansion projects on regional connectivity, tourism, trade, investment and employment in Tamil Nadu; and (d) the further measures proposed to strengthen aviation infrastructure and enhance air connectivity across the State?
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Original question sourcePetroleum and Gas Infrastructure in Maharashtra
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3055 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil, Supriya Sule
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the availability and distribution of petroleum products, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in Maharashtra during the last three years, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of projects sanctioned for the expansion of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, LPG infrastructure, fuel retail outlets and petroleum logistics facilities in Maharashtra, district-wise; (c) whether the Government has identified gaps in PNG and CNG coverage, fuel supply infrastructure and consumer accessibility, if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of Central assistance and investments made for strengthening petroleum and gas infrastructure in Maharashtra during the last three years; and (e) the measures taken to expand access to clean fuels, improve fuel security and ensure the uninterrupted supply of petroleum products and natural gas across Maharashtra?
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Original question sourceFlights from Rajahmundry Airport
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3056 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
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(a) the operational progress of regional flight routes connecting Rajahmundry Airport under the UDAN Scheme during the financial year 2025-2026; (b) the total number of new unserved and underserved destinations linked to Rajahmundry Lok Sabha Constituency and the average passenger load factor recorded during the last one year; (c) the total viability gap funding disbursed to commercial airlines operating these designated regional routes originating from East Godavari district; (d) whether the Government has identified any constraints regarding runway length or Instrument Landing System (ILS) affecting round-the-clock operations at Rajahmundry Airport and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the measures being taken by the Government to upgrade air traffic control infrastructure to accommodate higher frequency of commercial flights at Rajahmundry Airport?
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Original question sourceNational Overseas Scholarship for STs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3057 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether it is true that the objective of the National Overseas Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates is to motivate and support them in pursuing higher education, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government justifies providing only twenty National Overseas Scholarships annually to Scheduled Tribe candidates, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is true that out of the twenty scholarships, three are earmarked for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government justifies fixing the annual family income limit at Rs. 6 lakh for eligibility under the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether there is any proposal to revise the annual family income limit of Rs. 6 lakh and increase the number of scholarships from 20 to 100, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceNational Highway-183A in Kerala
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3058 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the present status of construction work on National Highway (NH)-183A in the State of Kerala; (b) whether there is an inordinate delay in completing the work on above Highway; (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for the delay; (d) whether the upgradation of existing road has been completed; and (e) if so, the details of work completed and the expenditure incurred by the Government in this regard?
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Original question sourceMekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3059 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) whether the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has taken any decision on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir-cum-Drinking Water Project submitted by the State Government of Karnataka and if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the CWMA has sought comments from the Central Empowered Committee constituted by the Supreme Court on the above Project and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceStrengthening of Power Infrastructure
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3060 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) the details of electricity demand and power outages from January to June, 2026, State-wise including Chhattisgarh and month-wise; (b) the measures taken by the Government to strengthen power infrastructure in view of the increasing duration, frequency and intensity of heatwaves due to climate change; and (c) the names of the States/Union Territories where high electricity demand and power outages were recorded during the said period?
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Original question sourceDomestic Food Market in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3061 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
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(a) the specific initiatives being implemented by the Union Government to assist the State of Tamil Nadu in capitalizing on the projected forty-seven per cent growth of India's domestic food market, which is expected to reach 1,274 billion US Dollars by 2027; (b) the details of the measures being taken by the Union Government to support innovative startups in Tamil Nadu’s food processing sector to enhance technological advancements and economic growth; and (c) whether there are any specific financial assistance schemes or incentives designated for Tamil Nadu’s food processing industries to boost exports and infrastructure development and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceKVIC Programmes in Maharashtra
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3062 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
Supriya Sule, Amol Kolhe, Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil, Varsha Gaikwad, Bhaskar Bhagare
(a) whether the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has been organizing 'Khadi Rozgar Utsav' programmes for the distribution of machines and toolkits to artisans and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to organize similar programmes in Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of artisans, weavers and other beneficiaries in Maharashtra who have been provided machines, toolkits and other assistance under the schemes of KVIC during the last three years and the current year, district-wise; (d) whether any special measures have been taken to promote employment and entrepreneurship among traditional artisans, women and youth in Vidarbha, Marathwada and the tribal areas of Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the funds allocated and utilized for KVIC programmes in Maharashtra during the last three years and the current year?
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Original question sourceNational Highway Projects in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3063 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the total number and the details of National Highway projects currently under construction in the State of Tamil Nadu and the number of these projects that are delayed beyond the stipulated timelines, project-wise; (b) the details regarding causes of delays in National Highway projects in Tamil Nadu, such as cost escalation, environmental clearances, negligence of contractors, etc.; and (c) the concrete and time-bound steps taken by the Government so far to ensure timely completion of the delayed projects in the State with details thereof?
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Original question sourceAddressing Recommendations of Tribal Communities
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3064 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the tribal communities have come out with more than 100 recommendations covering various aspects during their recent brainstorming session, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether they have demanded strengthening of the Forest Rights Act and the expansion of Forest Rights Committees, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether they have demanded the resolution of long-pending tribal land disputes through appropriate mechanisms including a judicial commission, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government is considering to address the issues raised by them, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePenalty Provisions for overloaded Vehicles
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3065 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has implemented the revised penalty provisions on overloaded vehicles from April 15, 2026; (b) if so, the details of the new provisions thereof; (c) the number of cases in which punitive action has been taken after its implementation; and (d) the impact of the said punitive action on revenue collection and road safety?
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Original question sourceSafety Assessments for Dams and Reservoirs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3066 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
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(a) the number of dams and reservoirs for which safety assessments have been completed under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, State-wise against the total number of specified dams in each State including the status of MeghadriGedda, Raiwada, Tatipudi and Mudasarlova reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh; (b) whether the Government has undertaken any spillway repair, structural audit or rehabilitation work at MeghadriGedda, Raiwada, Tatipudi and Mudasarlova reservoirs and if so, the details thereof; (c) the estimated annual water loss including losses due to evaporation and reduced storage capacity, attributable to the absence of such repairs at each of these reservoirs; and (d) the timeline by which the remaining safety assessments and spillway audits are proposed to be completed across the country and specifically for Visakhapatnam in view of the Government’s December 2026 target for pending dam safety evaluations?
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Original question sourceOutstanding Debt on NHAI
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3067 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the details of the outstanding debt of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as on March 31, 2026 and the interest savings achieved through debt pre-payment; (b) whether Government has assessed the impact of debt reduction measures on the pace of awarding new National Highway projects in Andhra Pradesh; and (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceMarine Food Processing Schemes in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3068 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
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(a) whether the Government has implemented any schemes to strengthen marine food processing, value addition and cold chain infrastructure in Tamil Nadu particularly in Ramanathapuram district during the last three years and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of food processing units, cold storage facilities, integrated cold chain projects, freezing, packaging, testing, quality assurance and value addition infrastructure approved or supported in Tamil Nadu including Ramanathapuram district; (c) the details of financial assistance sanctioned, released and utilised for marine food processing and value addition projects in Tamil Nadu during the last three years; (d) whether the Government has taken measures to encourage private investment, technology upgradation, product diversification, quality certification, branding and export promotion for processed marine products from Ramanathapuram district and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the initiatives proposed to reduce post-harvest losses, increase value addition, generate employment and enhance the income of fishers and food processing entrepreneurs in the said district?
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Original question sourceApproval of Norms for High Rise Buildings
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3069 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
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(a) whether the Government has taken note of complaints from various parts of the country alleging grant of statutory approvals to high-rise projects despite deficiencies in fire safety and environmental compliance and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received representation in respect of any housing projects in Sector-50, Gurugram, Haryana, raising similar concerns regarding the grant of Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), Occupation Certificate and Completion Certificate, if so, the details thereof and the responsibility fixed therein along with the action taken to resolve the issue; (c) whether the Government has undertaken or proposes to undertake a review of the process followed by the State authorities in granting such approvals in cases where serious safety deficiencies are subsequently noticed and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of the corrective measures taken/proposed to be taken to improve transparency, accountability and public safety in the approval process for high-rise projects?
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Original question sourceMSMEs in Rajasthan
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3070 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) the number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) registered in Rajasthan including Churu and Hanumangarh districts during the last three years; (b) the details of the financial assistance released by the Government for MSME development during the last three years in Rajasthan including Churu and Hanumangarh districts; (c) the number of employment opportunities generated through MSMEs in Churu and Hanumangarh districts during the said period; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to promote MSME growth and local employment generation in Churu and Hanumangarh districts?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.