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Setting up of Agro Processing Clusters for Sugarcane By-products
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3196 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Member asked
(a) whether there is any new budgetary proposal under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana to set up special Agro Processing Clusters for sugarcane by-products such as jaggery, vinegar and liquid jaggery in Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to set up modern testing laboratories and curation centres in Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor districts under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative to make jaggery export-worthy in accordance with international standards and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to cover the small processing units of the region under the Operation Greens to enhance their energy efficiency and encourage to adopt solar-based cold storages and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of the direct and indirect employment generated through the food processing units under Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha Constituency during the last three years, block-wise?
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Original question sourceSubarnarekha Multipurpose Project in Jharkhand
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3197 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) whether the Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project in Jharkhand has remained incomplete for a long time due to lack of financial resources as a result of which lakhs of farmers of Kolhan Division are still deprived of irrigation facilities and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the estimated cost of the remaining works of the said project, based on the price index of the year 2017, is approximately Rs. 3,700 crore whereas only about Rs. 606 crore assistance has been sanctioned/pending under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) by the Union Government which is approximately fifteen per cent of the total estimated cost; and (c) whether the Government is considering to provide special assistance or a special package to meet the financial requirements of this project under AIBP on receipt of necessary proposal from the State Government of Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceProjects under the North Eastern-Region Urban Development Programme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3198 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that the Government is consistently pursuing its efforts towards the development of North-East through various development measures and projects under the schemes formulated by the Union Government for the development of socio-economic infrastructure in the North-Eastern Region and if so, the details thereof; (b) the status of the projects taken up under the North-Eastern Region Urban Development Programme (NERUDP) scheme including those spread over three tranches; and (c) the details of the initiatives taken by the Government for the development of the North-Eastern States so far?
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Original question sourceElectrification of Transport and other Sectors
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3199 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) the present status of the programmes to accelerate the electrification of transport, industry, agriculture, cooking and other energy-consuming sectors in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen the clean energy transition; (b) the details of the support provided to States, industries, distribution companies and technology providers for the expansion of charging infrastructure, grid modernization, energy storage and electricity-based technologies across various sectors; (c) the details of the sectors identified for phased electrification including the expected energy savings and reduction in carbon emissions therefrom; (d) the measures adopted to enhance renewable energy integration, transmission capacity and grid reliability to meet the growing demand for electricity; and (e) the targets fixed by the Government for increasing the share of electricity in the final energy consumption of the country while ensuring affordability, reliability and energy security?
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Original question sourceCap on Airfare
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3200 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
Bharti Pardhi, Ravindra Waikar, Shrikant Shinde, Shrirang Barne, Naresh Mhaske
(a) the details of the regulatory mechanism currently available with the Government to prevent financial exploitation of passengers by domestic airlines through steep fare hikes – surging from Rs. 5000 upto Rs. 50,000 - during peak travel dates or festive seasons; (b) whether the Government is aware that due to dynamic pricing algorithms used by airlines, air travel has become unaffordable for the common man and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to fix an upper cap on domestic airfares and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government proposes to amend Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, to bring transparency and prevent airlines from misusing the pricing autonomy granted to them under the said Rule; and (e) the special measures being taken by the Government to check predatory pricing across all routes during emergencies or peak periods in view of the Tariff Monitoring Unit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) monitoring airfares only on limited routes?
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Original question sourceHousing for All
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3201 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the steps being taken by the Government to achieve the objective of "Housing for All" across the country; (b) the details and the progress made under the said scheme at present, State-wise; and (c) the status of the said scheme, particularly in the backward States?
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Original question sourceRoad Projects in Bihar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3202 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the number and the details of projects sanctioned in Bihar under Green Field project, Expressway project and National Highways project and their present status, project-wise; and (b) the reason for delay in starting works on Patna-Purnea NH via Bidupur-Dalsingsarai-Simari Bakhtiyarpur-Udakishanganj despite the fact that DPR is ready and tender works have been completed?
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Original question sourceCompressed Bio-Gas Plants under SATAT Scheme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3203 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
Lalji Verma, Babu Singh Kushwaha, Neeraj Kushwaha Maurya, Devesh Shakya
(a) the actual percentage of financial assistance utilised at the ground level out of the total funds released during the year 2025-26 for setting up Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) Scheme in the country, including Uttar Pradesh and the Jaunpur Parliamentary Constituency, along with the total number of CBG plants sanctioned and established; (b) the total number of sanctioned plants where construction work remains incomplete due to land-related issues, feedstock supply issues, including waste and crop stubble, technical constraints or other reasons, in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh and the Jaunpur Parliamentary Constituency, along with the major reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government has taken cognizance of or has assessed that excessive administrative delays are being caused by Oil Marketing Companies in the procurement of bio-gas, execution of Gas Supply Agreements and the development of pipeline and other required infrastructure under this scheme, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government has formulated any plan or is implementing any special scheme to generate sustainable employment opportunities in technical and non-technical sectors for local rural youth through bio-gas plants and agricultural residue management units, particularly in the Jaunpur Parliamentary Constituency, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePumped Storage Projects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3204 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) the present status of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) under construction at various stages of approval across the country; (b) the measures taken to facilitate timely environmental and statutory clearances for such projects; (c) the role envisaged for Pumped Storage in integrating renewable energy and managing peak demand; and (d) the steps taken to encourage greater participation of the private sector in the development of PSPs?
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Original question sourceLPG Supply under PMUY in Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3205 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) the details of the number of families provided with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) across the country and in Uttar Pradesh and the number of beneficiaries currently using LPG cylinders regularly; (b) whether the Government has assessed that poor families are reverting to traditional fuels due to the rising prices of gas cylinders, if so, the details thereof along with the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard; (c) the details of the number of LPG distribution centres in the Purvanchal region, including Deoria and Ballia districts, along with the steps taken to ensure timely supply to rural consumers; and (d) whether the Government is considering establishing a permanent mechanism to provide regular supply of LPG at affordable prices to the beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePotable Water Supply under AMRUT 2.0
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3206 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the progress made under AMRUT 2.0 towards achieving 24x7 potable water supply in cities of Karnataka and if so, the details and the outcome thereof; (b) the details of water supply projects sanctioned, completed and under implementation under AMRUT 2.0 in Karnataka during the last three years, city-wise; (c) whether the Government has identified any gaps in achieving the prescribed Service Level Benchmarks for water supply and reduction of Non-Revenue Water and if so, the details thereof along with the corrective measures taken thereon; (d) the status of sewerage and treated wastewater reuse projects under AMRUT 2.0 in Karnataka, city-wise; and (e) whether the Government proposes to provide additional assistance for completion of pending projects under AMRUT 2.0 in Karnataka and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceProjects under CRIF in Telangana
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3207 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the number of road and bridge projects sanctioned under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) in Telangana from 2014-15 to 2025-26, year-wise; (b) the total cost of such projects, along with the funds sanctioned, released and utilised during the said period, year-wise; (c) the details of such projects in the State indicating the number of projects, road length sanctioned, estimated cost, present status and expenditure incurred, district-wise; (d) the number and value of CRIF projects completed, under implementation and pending in Telangana, district-wise; and (e) whether the Government has received any proposals from the Government of Telangana for additional CRIF road projects during 2025-26 and 2026-27 and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?
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Original question sourceFHTCs under JJM in Bihar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3208 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
Arun Bharti, Rajesh Verma, Lata Wankhede
(a) the physical progress achieved in providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Bihar during 2025-26; (b) the total Central financial assistance allocated, released and utilised by the State implementing agencies for rural water supply projects in Bihar during the last one year; (c) the total number of Gram Panchayats in Bihar that have been declared as 'Har Ghar Jal' certified by the Village Water and Sanitation Committees; (d) whether the Government has identified recurring delays in laying water distribution networks due to flooding or difficult terrain in the northern districts of Bihar and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to ensure the continuous operation and maintenance of piped water supply schemes by local Panchayats in Bihar?
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Original question sourceProjects to increase Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Capacity
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3209 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) whether the Government is implementing any new action plan to increase power generation, transmission and distribution capacity in the country by the year 2030, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the projects sanctioned for the development of power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure in Bihar during the last five years; (c) whether the Government proposes to establish new high-capacity grid substations and transmission lines in the Kosi-Seemanchal region of Bihar, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the time-frame fixed for implementation of such projects?
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Original question sourceProgress of JJM in Baramulla
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3210 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) the details of the physical and financial progress of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and JJM 2.0 in Baramulla Lok Sabha Constituency; (b) the percentage and the number of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) provided thereunder; and (c) the timeline fixed for completion of remaining schemes?
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Original question sourceAtal Bhujal Yojana in Rajasthan
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3211 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) the number of Gram Panchayats declared as ‘Over-exploited’ or ‘Critical’ by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in Rajasthan including Tonk and Sawai Madhopur districts as on date; (b) the details of the physical and financial progress of the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) in Rajasthan including Water Security Plans (WSPs), funds released and recharge structures constructed as on date; (c) whether any independent evaluation of ABY has been conducted in Rajasthan and if so, the details and the major findings thereof along with the corrective measures taken/proposed to be taken in this regard; and (d) the status of convergence between ABY and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) for the construction of recharge structures in over-exploited blocks of Rajasthan?
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Original question sourceIllegal Collection from Vehicles on NHs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3212 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has received complaints regarding illegal collection of money from commercial vehicles on National Highways, particularly in the name of "Mechanical Pass" or other unauthorized charges, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has identified National Highway stretches where such illegal collections and harassment of transporters are frequently reported and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has issued any guidelines or directions to NHAI, concessionaires and enforcement agencies to prevent unauthorized collections and ensure smooth movement of commercial vehicles; and (d) the details of the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to eliminate such illegal practices and safeguard the interests of transporters?
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Original question sourceTransportation Subsidy for LPG Cylinders in Lakshadweep
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3213 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) whether the Government is aware of the high costs borne by the residents of Lakshadweep Islands for domestic cooking gas due to steep maritime transportation charges, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether there is any proposal to introduce a dedicated transportation subsidy for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders supplied to the Islands, if so, the details thereof; and (c) the details of the measures taken to ensure affordable and seamless access to domestic fuel for consumers living in the Islands?
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Original question sourceNational Highway-66 in Kerala
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3214 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) whether the Union Government has received any request from the State Government of Kerala to exclude the amount of Rupees 5,580.73 crore transferred by the State towards land acquisition for National Highway-66 from the State's net borrowing ceiling under the Fiscal Responsibility framework; (b) if so, the present status of the request and the reasons for accepting or rejecting the same; and (c) whether the Government proposes to provide any special dispensation to States making substantial financial contributions towards nationally significant infrastructure projects and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSupport to MSMEs in Odisha
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3215 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) the progress made under equity support mechanisms, including the Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund, for providing growth capital to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), along with the funds allocated, sanctioned, disbursed and expenditure incurred, district-wise in Odisha; (b) the onboarding progress of MSMEs under the MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) initiative and its integration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) for enhancing market access, along with the budget allocated and expenditure incurred district-wise; (c) the achievements under the MSME Champions Scheme, including ZED Certification, Lean Manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives, district-wise; and (d) the measures taken by the Government to address credit gaps, delayed payments through Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)/Samadhaan and compliance challenges faced by MSMEs in Odisha?
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Original question sourceSupply of E-20 Petrol to Bhutan
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3216 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government of Bhutan has refused to procure or use E-20 petrol from India, if so, the details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to ensure alternative supply arrangements following such refusal?
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Original question sourceUdyam Sakhi Portal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3217 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has launched the Udyam Sakhi Portal to promote self-reliance among women in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any budgetary allocation has been made for the said Portal and if so, the details thereof; (c) the total number of beneficiaries who have availed benefits through the said Portal, year and State-wise; (d) whether the Government has launched any scheme for the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs and women-led startups and if so, the details thereof along with the number of women beneficiaries under the said scheme, State-wise; and (e) the details of the funds allocated and utilised under the said project till date across the country including in Uttarakhand?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of STs in Karnataka
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3218 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has implemented any special schemes for the welfare and socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in Hassan district of Karnataka during the last three years, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of Union Government schemes being implemented in the Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas of Hassan district for education, healthcare, drinking water, housing, road connectivity, livelihood generation, skill development and digital infrastructure; (c) the funds sanctioned, released and utilised by the Union Government for the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in Hassan district during the last three years, scheme-wise and year-wise; (d) whether the Government proposes to provide special financial assistance for the overall development of Scheduled Tribe habitations and villages in Hassan district including infrastructure, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and livelihood opportunities; and (e) if so, the details and the timeline thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceDiesel Purchase Limit for Farmers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3219 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the hardship faced by farmers in major agricultural belts, including Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh, due to the 200-litre purchase limit on diesel for agricultural activities, affecting Kharif season cultivation and irrigation, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has conducted an assessment of the actual diesel requirements of farmers for operating tractors, harvesters, irrigation pumps and other agricultural machinery, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to review the agricultural diesel purchase ceiling to restore adequate supplies as before; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the proposed timeline for its implementation?
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Original question sourceDiscoveries of New Oil and Natural Gas Reserves
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3220 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) whether the discovery of new oil and natural gas reserves or the presence of hydrocarbons in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Andaman and other areas has been confirmed in recent years, if so, the details thereof; (b) the areas where commercial production is likely to commence on the basis of such discoveries and the time by which the same is likely to commence; (c) the extent to which the country's domestic production of oil and natural gas and its import dependence are likely to be reduced through such discoveries; and (d) whether the Government is taking any special initiatives to expedite the exploration of new oil and natural gas fields in the country, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.