Here we have compiled the important demands registered by members from Tamil Nadu in both Houses of Parliament and the written replies given by the concerned department ministers to the questions they raised.
In the Lok Sabha...
What is the status of the Tamil Nadu Rural Development Scheme?
In response to A. Raja’s (DMK) question, Union Minister of State Kamlesh Paswan said, "Various welfare schemes, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, the Prime Minister’s Rural Housing Scheme, the Rural Roads Scheme, the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Livelihood Scheme, Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes, and the National Social Assistance Scheme, are being implemented effectively in Tamil Nadu."
Does the government have data on gold loans?
In response to a question raised by M.K. Vishnu Prasad (Congress), Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, "The Reserve Bank does not maintain state-wise separate data on gold loans from banks and non-banking financial institutions. However, easily accessible gold loans through banks at low interest rates have greatly helped protect rural and small and micro workers from informal moneylenders," he noted.
Has youth unemployment decreased?
In response to the question raised by Jothimani (Congress), Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje said, "The unemployment rate among men above the age of 15 in the country has come down from 3.7% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2025, and the rate among women is also 3.1%. The unemployment rate among graduates and those with higher education is 6.5% in 2025, and the overall youth unemployment in the country has been steadily declining."
The drinking water shortage in Kanchipuram must be resolved!
G. Selvam (DMK) submitted the following request under Rule 377 in the House: In areas such as Kanchipuram, Uthiramerur, Chengalpattu, Madurantakam, Cheyyur, and Tiruporur, access to safe drinking water has been affected by rapid urbanization, declining groundwater levels, and seawater intrusion. During the summer, people are forced to rely only on water supplied by tankers. Therefore, he urged the Central Government to provide the necessary financial assistance, in coordination with the Tamil Nadu Government under the Jal Jeevan Mission, for restoring lakes and ponds, rainwater harvesting, and joint drinking water projects to desalinate seawater.
Has the funding for the National Social Assistance Scheme been increased in Tamil Nadu?
In response to questions raised by Ganapathi Rajkumar and Thangam Thamizhselvan (DMK), Union Minister for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan said, "Under this scheme, 18,84,654 people benefited in Tamil Nadu during 2021-22 and 2022-23. This has increased to 19,39,303 in the years from 2023-24 to 2025-26. For this scheme, funds of Rs. 675.95 crore were released to Tamil Nadu in 2023-24, Rs. 640.77 crore in 2024-25, and Rs. 440.49 crore in 2025-26."
What kind of support is being provided to shrimp farmers?
In response to Tamilachi Thangapandian’s (DMK) question, Union Minister of State for Fisheries Rajeev Ranjan Singh said, "Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, approval has been granted for 37 shrimp farming ponds at a cost of Rs. 2.59 crore, a diagnostic laboratory at a cost of Rs. 40 lakh, and 7 fish feed mill projects at a cost of Rs. 5.20 crore in Tamil Nadu, and the work is under way."
What plan is there to protect marine resources?
In response to a question raised by Kathir Anand (DMK), Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh said, "Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, measures such as providing 'turtle excluder' devices to protect sea turtles, setting up artificial reefs, and implementing schemes to enhance marine biodiversity are being carried out. Steps are also being taken to encourage modern deep-sea fishing boats and increase the income of small fishermen."
What is the status of the Perambalur rural roads project?
In response to Arun Nehru's (DMK) question, Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan said, "As of July 30, in the Karur, Perambalur, and Tiruchi district areas under the Perambalur constituency, 19 road works covering a distance of 73 km have been completed over the past 3 years. Including the previously pending road works, a total of 29 road works spanning 112 km have been successfully completed."
In the Rajya Sabha...
How many solar pumps have been allotted to Tamil Nadu?
In response to a question raised by Constantine Ravindran (DMK), Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Sripad Yesso Naik said, "The PM-KUSUM scheme is being implemented based on requests made by state governments. Based on the advance proposals submitted by the Tamil Nadu government, 5,187 solar pumps were allotted to Tamil Nadu. Through this, farmers will get uninterrupted electricity during the daytime, and dependence on conventional power will decrease."
What is the state of Tamil Nadu’s rural healthcare infrastructure?
In response to a question raised by R. Dharmar (AIADMK), Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said, "According to the India Health Scheme 2023-24 report, Tamil Nadu has an advanced public health infrastructure that is functioning well, with 445 community health centers (388 rural, 39 urban, 18 hilly areas), 266 taluk-level hospitals, and 37 district government headquarters hospitals."
What is the status of the PM Skill Development Scheme?
In response to the question raised by Kamal Haasan (MNM), Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra said, "Under the Prime Minister's internship scheme, training opportunities were provided in two phases to thousands of young people from 38 districts of Tamil Nadu. In the first phase, opportunities were offered to 1,683 people, and 195 joined the training. Of them, 82 have completed the training. In the second phase, opportunities were offered to 1,656 people. Of them, 239 joined the training, and 59 have completed it," it was stated.
