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Power Supply to MRTS Projects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3146 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the adequacy and reliability of power supply for Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS) and Metro Rail projects across the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the measures taken to ensure uninterrupted, quality and dedicated power supply to operational and upcoming Metro Rail and MRTS projects along with the details of States and cities covered; (c) whether the Government has promoted the use of renewable energy, energy storage systems and energy-efficient technologies for Metro Rail operations and if so, the details and outcomes thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen transmission and distribution infrastructure, improve power reliability and support the expansion of Metro Rail and other mass rapid transit systems as sustainable urban transport solutions?
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Original question sourceImpact of Climate Change on Hydropower Generation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3147 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has assessed the impact of El Niño conditions and long-term climate change on hydropower generation in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of hydropower generation during the last five years, year-wise, along with the estimated loss in generation, if any, attributed to deficient rainfall, reduced river flows, glacial changes and extreme weather events; (c) whether any major hydropower projects have experienced reduced reservoir storage, lower plant load factor or operational disruptions due to changing rainfall patterns, droughts, flash floods or sedimentation and if so, the details thereof, project-wise ; (d) whether the Government has formulated any long-term strategy to safeguard hydropower generation against the adverse impacts of climate change and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the financial assistance, technological interventions provided during the last five years to States for adaptation, modernization and sustainable operation of hydropower projects affected by climate variability?
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Original question sourceTargets under SCM
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3148 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the original timeline, extensions granted and the final completion target date for the Smart Cities Mission (SCM); (b) the details of the funds allocated, released and utilised under the Mission along with the capital raised through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), State/UT-wise; (c) the total number of the projects approved, completed and ongoing across the hundred Smart Cities including the names of cities with the highest completion rates; (d) the details of the physical targets achieved with regard to Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs), smart roads and safety networks; and (e) the measures taken to ensure administrative stability and fixed tenures for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) executives along with the details of local consultative meetings held with public representatives?
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Original question sourcePricing of E-20 Petrol
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3149 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
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(a) the average production cost per litre of twenty per cent Ethanol-Blended Petrol (E-20) vis-à-vis unblended petrol, considering the notified procurement price of maize-based ethanol; (b) the reasons for pricing E-20 petrol at par with conventional petrol despite differences in production cost and fluctuations in international crude oil prices; and (c) the profit margins or financial outlays recorded by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies from the sale of ethanol blended in the domestic fuel supply chain?
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Original question sourceExpansion of Natural Gas Access
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3150 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) the details of the measures undertaken for expansion of access to natural gas for domestic, commercial and institutional consumers; and (b) the details of the steps/measures undertaken to promote the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and the other alternative clean fuels among consumers along with the progress achieved under the said measures so far, particularly in Tripura?
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Original question sourceSubsidised LPG Refills under PMUY
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3151 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has restored the annual number of subsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder refills available to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) after the temporary changes made during the West Asia conflict, if so, the details thereof; (b) the present number of subsidised refills available annually to PMUY beneficiaries; (c) the total number of PMUY beneficiaries, active consumers and the annual refill rate during the last five years, year-wise; (d) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the impact of subsidised LPG refills on household health, adoption of clean cooking fuel and reduction in the use of traditional fuels, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of subsidised refills or extend additional support to low-income households, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceConstruction of NH from Chausa to Varanasi
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3152 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey, feasibility study or examination for the construction of a four-lane National Highway from Chausa in Buxar district of Bihar to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Chausa–Varanasi route is of significant religious, cultural, commercial and transportation importance; (c) whether the existing road is inadequate to handle the traffic volume, resulting in frequent traffic congestion, accidents and loss of travel time; (d) whether any survey or proposal for the said project has been initiated and if so, the current status thereof along with the estimated cost, progress of land acquisition and target timeline for completion of the project; and (e) if not, whether the Government proposes to accord priority to the Chausa–Varanasi four-lane route and approve the project in the near future to boost connectivity, trade and tourism between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceAcute Water Stress in Khajuraho
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3153 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government is aware that the Khajuraho Lok Sabha Constituency comprising Panna, Chhatarpur and Katni districts continues to face acute water stress due to erratic monsoon, rapid surface runoff, hard-rock aquifers, declining groundwater levels, deterioration of traditional water bodies and inadequate irrigation, causing hardship to farmers and rural communities and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to prepare a scientific watershed-based Integrated Water Security Plan under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain and the Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies Scheme including GIS-based watershed mapping, revival of traditional water bodies, catchment treatment, recharge structures, check dams and farm ponds in view of the urgency and if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government proposes to provide a special Central assistance package for the drought-prone Bundelkhand region and if so, the details thereof along with the timeline fixed therefor?
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Original question sourceEstablishment of Bus Terminal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3154 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that Jagadgirigutta has emerged as a major traffic-generating point in the greater Hyderabad area, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received any proposal from the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) for establishment of a bus depot and a modern bus terminal with passenger amenities at Jagadgirigutta, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether vacant land belonging to HMT Limited, measuring about 10 acres and situated adjacent to Jagadgirigutta Township has been identified for the said purpose, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government for facilitating allotment of the aforesaid HMT Limited land at Jagadgirigutta, measuring about 10 acres to TGSRTC on a long-term lease basis for a period of 99 years at a nominal lease rent along with the present status of the proposal?
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Original question sourceImplementing Agencies for Training Programmes
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3155 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the names of agencies authorised to implement Centrally Sponsored/Central Sector skill development training programmes for Scheduled Tribes in Telangana during the financial years 2024–25 and 2025–26; (b) whether the Tribal Cooperative Finance Corporation (TRICOR), Telangana, is the sole implementing agency for these programmes; (c) if not, the names of other implementing agencies along with the programmes implemented by each of them; and (d) the criteria adopted by the Government for selection of implementing agencies?
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Original question sourceEncroachment on DDA Land
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3156 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the total area of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) land under encroachment in Delhi; (b) the action taken by the DDA to remove the said encroachments; (c) whether any system of drone surveillance has been introduced to monitor illegal construction on agricultural land in NCT of Delhi and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the number of cases of illegal construction detected following such drone surveillance along with the action taken by the Government in the said cases?
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Original question sourceComplaints Regarding Engine Components due to Ethanol Blended Petrol
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3157 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
Babu Singh Kushwaha, Devesh Shakya
(a) whether the Government has received any official complaints regarding damage to engine components such as rubber pipes, seals and pistons of BS-IV and BS-VI vehicles and decline in average mileage after the use of twenty per cent ethanol blended petrol in the country including Jaunpur and if so, the details thereof, year-wise; (b) the details of the cases registered at authorised service centres of various automobile companies from January, 2024 to May, 2026 due to engine damage, reduced mileage and other issues arising from ethanol blended fuel; (c) whether vehicle manufacturers have submitted any report to the Government regarding the impact of ethanol blended fuel, including financial losses caused due to such issues and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government is considering any new policy or mandatory standards for blending isobutanol or other biofuels with diesel including fifteen per cent isobutanol blending and if so, the details thereof along with the technical and policy safeguards proposed for ensuring engine safety, warranty protection and technical compatibility, particularly for heavy commercial vehicles; and (e) whether the Government proposes to undertake public awareness campaigns to provide information to consumers regarding vehicle compatibility and maintenance related to biofuel blending and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceNITI Aayog Report on empowering City Governments
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3158 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken note of NITI Aayog’s recent report titled "Moving Towards Effective City Government–A Framework for Million-plus Cities" which recommends structural shifts towards empowered city governments, including a directly elected Mayor as the political and executive head of the city with a fixed tenure and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to update the Model Municipal Law circulated to States in 2003 to reflect the recommendations of the NITI Aayog’s report, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (c) the steps being taken by the Union Government to incentivise the State Governments to amend their respective Municipal Corporation Acts to institutionalise a fixed tenure and executive powers for city Mayors?
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Original question sourceExpansion of LPG Distribution Infrastructure
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3159 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) the details of the expansion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distribution infrastructure, including bottling plants and distributorships across the country, during the last three years; (b) the extent to which the said expansion has improved access to LPG in rural and aspirational districts; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure reliable LPG supply and consumer convenience?
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Original question sourceInclusion of Aviation Turbine Fuel under GST
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3160 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has examined the potential benefits of bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to promote uniform taxation and operational efficiency in the aviation sector and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any consultations or indicative assessments have been undertaken regarding possible GST rate structures or other arrangements that may help maintain revenue stability for States in the event of inclusion of ATF under GST and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has assessed the possible impact of such a measure on airline operating costs, airfares and expansion of air connectivity, particularly in Tier-II and Tier-III cities and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to facilitate consultations with States, airlines and other stakeholders on this matter?
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Original question sourceCommon Facility Centre in Karnataka
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3161 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) whether any Common Facility Centre or cluster-development grant has been sanctioned for the dal/tur-processing units in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka under any Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) cluster scheme and, if so, the details thereof; (b) the funds allocated, sanctioned, released and utilised for such Centre; (c) the number of MSME dal-milling units in Kalaburagi registered under Udyam and the details of their reported turnover growth since the Centre's establishment, if any; and (d) whether any proposal is under consideration by the Government, if no, such Centre has been sanctioned and if so, the details thereof, keeping in view Kalaburagi's standing/position as a major tur-processing hub?
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Original question sourceRecovery of Loans from Workers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3162 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the difficulties being faced in recovery of loans in large number in Rajasthan financed through the Ayog Nidhi and Consortium Bank Credit due to the loans provided in previous years to workers becoming extremely old, coupled with migration of workers, deaths, conditions in drought-prone areas and their weak economic condition and if so, the details thereof and the number of such workers; (b) the details of the principal amount, simple interest, penal interest and the total outstanding amount under the Ayog Nidhi and Consortium Bank Credit in such cases in Rajasthan; (c) whether the Government proposes to fully or partially waive off the outstanding loans and interest of the said workers; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said loans are likely to be waived off and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceConstruction of Houses under PMAY-U in Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3163 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
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(a) the details of the houses sanctioned, grounded, completed and occupied under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Konaseema district; (b) the details of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and women beneficiaries covered under each vertical of PMAY-U in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Konaseema district; (c) the details of the quality assurance mechanisms for houses constructed under PMAY-U including the role of Third-party Quality Monitoring Agencies, geo-tagging, inspections and other monitoring mechanisms in Andhra Pradesh; (d) the details of the complaints, deficiencies, substandard construction and violations of prescribed construction standards reported under PMAY-U in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years, district-wise; and (e) the action taken against contractors, implementing agencies, engineers and other officials for substandard construction or violation of PMAY-U guidelines in Andhra Pradesh including those blacklisted, debarred or penalised?
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Original question sourceCivil Aviation Services at Solapur Airport
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3164 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken steps to operationalise and enhance civil aviation services at Solapur Airport and if so, the details thereof including the current status of necessary clearances and infrastructure readiness; (b) whether there are any proposals to introduce regular commercial flight operations from Solapur to major domestic destinations such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad; (c) the details of the routes identified or proposed under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN for Solapur along with the timelines fixed for commencement of services; and (d) the steps being taken to address operational constraints including regulatory approvals, infrastructure gaps and airline participation to ensure sustained and viable air connectivity for Solapur?
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Original question sourceAcademic Outcomes of EMRSs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3165 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the number of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) sanctioned, operational and under construction, State-wise; (b) the progress made by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) in recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff including appointments made through ESSE-2025; (c) the academic outcomes of EMRS students including their performance in JEE, NEET and other national competitive examinations and the initiatives taken to strengthen digital learning, coaching and career guidance; (d) the progress of holistic initiatives such as Poshan Vatikas, Centres of Excellence for Sports and adventure activities; and (e) the details of EMRSs in Madhya Pradesh particularly Satna and the Vindhya region including enrollment, infrastructure, district-wise and the future roadmap for further strengthening tribal education?
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Original question sourceStatus of NUDM
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3166 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the current implementation status of the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) across the country including the number of States and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) onboarded and their level of digital integration, State and ULB-wise; (b) whether any State Governments or ULBs have sent proposals to join or expand NUDM and if so, the number of proposals received, approved and pending along with the reasons for delays, State-wise; (c) the details of the funds allocated, released and utilised for NUDM initiatives during the last five years, year-wise including the details of pending releases or underutilisation; (d) the details of the key digital services implemented under NUDM such as property tax, utility payments, citizen grievance redressal and e-governance platforms along with performance metrics and user adoption data; (e) the challenges faced by States/ULBs in implementing NUDM; and (f) the future roadmap and timelines for full integration of ULBs including plans for citizen engagement, digital inclusivity and interoperability across cities?
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Original question sourceAircraft Accidents and Technical Defects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3167 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government is aware that the number of aircraft accidents, serious technical defects and safety violations recorded by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has increased during the last five years and if so, the details thereof, year-wise; (b) whether the prior safety advisories, directives or audit observations issued by the DGCA were not complied with within the prescribed time in any of the said incidents and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for such non-compliance; and (c) whether any penal or regulatory action has been taken against any airline, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation or aircraft manufacturer in connection with such incidents, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceRainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3168 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has formulated any national action plan for rainwater harvesting and water conservation across the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the funds allocated, released and utilised for rainwater harvesting and water conservation projects during the last three years and the current financial year, State-wise; (c) whether the Government proposes to make rainwater harvesting systems mandatory in Government buildings, educational institutions and urban development projects across the country and if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of the measures taken to revive traditional water bodies, ponds, lakes and tanks for improving rainwater storage and groundwater recharge; and (e) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the impact of rainwater harvesting on groundwater levels and water security and if so, the details and the findings thereof?
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Original question sourceAccidents and Fatalities on Expressways
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3169 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the reported increase in road accidents, vehicle fires and fatality rates on various Expressways developed under Bharatmala Pariyojana, particularly the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and the Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway; (b) if so, the details of road accidents, fatalities and injuries reported during the last three years and the current year, Expressway-wise; (c) whether delays in deployment of fire tenders, ambulances, cranes and other emergency response services have been reported on such Expressways in the event of road accidents or vehicle fires, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether trauma centres proposed along such Expressways have been established and made operational, if so, the details thereof and the details of locations where such facilities are yet to be established or operationalized along with the agencies responsible therefor; and (e) the action plan formulated by the Government to strengthen emergency response infrastructure and prevent road accidents on the said Expressways along with the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePerformance of MSMEs in Mumbai
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3170 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Mumbai with regard to employment generation, exports, innovation and contribution to the local economy during the last three years and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of financial assistance, credit support, technology upgradation, cluster development and infrastructure assistance extended to MSMEs operating in Mumbai under various Central Government schemes; (c) whether the Government has identified challenges relating to access to finance, compliance costs, rising rentals, infrastructure constraints and skilled manpower affecting MSMEs in Mumbai and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures taken or proposed to strengthen the MSME ecosystem, improve competitiveness, facilitate market access and enhance employment generation in Mumbai?
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Original question source
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