LOK SABHA
CORRIGENDA
to the List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS
on December 23, 2014/Pausha 2, 1936 (Saka)
Question No.
Correction
_________________________________________________________________________
4987.
Part (a); line 4: for “vetenary” read “veterinary”
4911.
Part (b); line 2: for “for constitute” read “to constitute”
4993
Part (b); line 3: for “an” read “and”
4994
(i) Part (c); line 4 & 5: delete “economically viable”
after “ “SAFAL” ”
(ii) Part (d); line 3: insert “economically viable”
after “ “SAFAL” ”
5009.
In heading: for “Procurement of Cotton”
read “Procurement of Soyabean”
.
New Delhi
December 18, 2014.
Agrahayana 27, 1936 (Saka)
ANOOP MISHRA,
Secretary-General
LOK SABHA
————
List of Questions for ORAL ANSWERS
Tuesday, December 23, 2014/Pausha 2, 1936 (Saka)
————
(Ministries of Agriculture; Chemicals and Fertilizers; Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution; Environment, Forests and Climate Change; Food
Processing Industries; Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises;
Home Affairs; Social Justice and Empowerment;
Youth Affairs and Sports)
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tyok;q ifjorZu( [kk| izlaLdj.k m|ksx( Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e( x``g( lkekftd
U;k; vkSj vfèdkfjrk( ;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=ky;½
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Total Number of Questions — 20
reclamation and development of such land;
and
Fertility of Soil
*421. SHRI DEVUSINH
CHAUHAN:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
(e) if so, the details thereof along with
the funds allocated/utilised for the purpose
and the success achieved thereunder during
the said period?
be pleased to state:
Procurement of Agricultural
Commodities
(a) whether the Government has
conducted any study/survey to identify the
extent of loss of fertility of soil/damage to
agricultural land across the country
including coastal areas;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome
thereof;
(c) the details of cultivable area affected
due to salinity in the country including
coastal areas during each of the last three
years and the current year, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government has
launched several programmes for
†*422. SHRI OM BIRLA:
SHRI KESHAV PRASAD
MAURYA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the agricultural commodities
not covered under the price support
mechanism under the Market Intervention
Scheme (MIS) scheme are being procured
by the Government and its agencies;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
177
178
(b) if so, the details of such commodities
procured by the Government agencies
during the last three years and the current
year, State/UT-wise;
(c) the price at which the commodities
were procured by these agencies,
commodity-wise;
(d) whether the Government has any
mechanism to procure the agricultural
commodities directly from the farmers
instead of middlemen reaping the benefit
so as to provide relief to the farmers; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Crime against Senior Citizens
†*423. SHRI CHANDRA
PRAKASH JOSHI:
SHRI ELUMALAI V.:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether incidents of crimes and
atrocities against senior citizens have been
reported during the last few years;
Procurement Agencies
†*424. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the procedure laid down or adopted
by the Government for procurement of
foodgrains by various agencies;
(b) the details of the foodgrains
procured by various agencies during each
of the last two years and the current year,
State/UT-wise;
(c) whether there is any monitoring
mechanism to check irregularities in the
procurement and the distribution of
foodgrains by the agencies involved for the
purpose;
(d) if so, the details thereof indicating
the number of irregularities reported therein
during the said period along with the action
taken thereon, agency-wise; and
(e) the corrective steps taken to ensure
smooth functioning of these agencies?
(b) if so, the details thereof including
the number of such cases registered during
each of the last three years and the current
year;
Restrictions for Tourists
*425. SHRI THUPSTAN
CHHEWANG:
DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:
(c) the details of the efforts being made
by the Government to prevent such
incidents;
(d) whether the Government has
succeeded in restoring the faith of senior
citizens by establishing helplines and safety
cells for senior citizens; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the areas in the country
which are restricted for domestic/foreign
tourists, State-wise;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
179
(b) whether the Union Government has
received any proposals from the State
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
including Ladakh region to remove this
restriction especially for the growth of
tourism;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the
response of the Union Government thereto;
(d) whether the Government proposes
to provide dedicated MI-17 helicopters and
other arms and ammunitions to these States;
and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the time
by which such helicopters and other arms
and ammunitions are likely to be provided
to the States?
(d) whether there is also any proposal
to relax the restriction of movement of the
tourists in the North-Eastern Region and
other States/UTs; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the time
by which the said restriction is likely to be
relaxed?
Additional Security Forces for LWE
States
*426.
SHRI ARJUN CHARAN
SETHI:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received requests from Left Wing
Extremism (LWE) affected States, for
induction of additional Battalions of the
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for
their deployment in various districts in
order to contain LWE activities, if so, the
details thereof and the action taken by the
Government in this regard;
Sugar Mills
†*427. SHRI PARBHUBHAI
NAGARBHAI VASAVA:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the number of sugar mills in
cooperative, private and public sectors
operating in the country, State-wise;
(b) the details of unit cost of production
of sugar and the factors taken into account
for determining the same;
(c) whether the Government has
received requests from the States for
providing assistance for upgradation/
modernisation of sugar mills in the
co-operative sector;
(b) whether the LWE affected States
are facing acute shortage of Indian Police
Service (IPS) Officers and if so, the details
thereof, State-wise;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto
indicating the number of requests received
and assistance provided during each of
the last three years and the current year;
and
(c) whether the Government proposes
to assign newly recruited IPS Officers to
LWE affected States irrespective of State
cadre to which they are borne and if so, the
details thereof;
(e) the details of the assistance provided
for development of the co-operative mills
and the manner in which it was utilised
during the said period along with the success
achieved therein?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
180
Laboratories for Standard Purity of
Goods and Products
†*428. SHRI DINESH KASHYAP:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the rights of the consumer
enumerated under the Consumer Protection
Act, 1986 and the redressal mechanism
provided therein;
(b) the number of laboratories
functioning in the country for proper testing
of standard purity of goods and products
under the Act, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to set up more such laboratories in all the
States including Chhattisgarh and if so, the
details thereof; and
(d) the plan outlay and the expenditure
incurred by the Government on consumer
awareness programmes during each of the
last three years and the current year along
with the achievements made as a result
thereof?
Rehabilitation Council of India
†*429. SHRI VINOD KUMAR
SONKAR:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
awareness among the differently abled
persons of the various schemes for their
welfare;
(b) the nature of training provided and
the number of training centres for such
persons in various States, State/UT-wise;
(c) the funds sanctioned/utilized for the
said purpose along with the targets fixed
and achieved so far in respect of training
provided to the differently abled during the
current Five Year Plan; and
(d) whether the Government has any
proposal to set up new training centres/
introduce training courses and if so, the
details thereof, State/UT-wise?
Entrepreneurship and Skill
Development of Differently
Abled Persons
†*430. SHRI VIKRAM USENDI:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the schemes being
implemented by the Government for
entrepreneurship and skill development of
the differently abled persons in the
country;
(b) the funds provided and utilized for
the purposes along with the number of
beneficiaries during each of the last three
years and the current year, scheme and
State-wise;
be pleased to state:
(c) whether the Government has
received proposals from various States
including Chhattisgarh in this regard; and
(a) the details of the activities/
programmes undertaken by the
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) along
with the steps taken for creation of
(d) if so, the details thereof along with
the time by which the said proposals are
likely to be cleared by the Government,
State-wise?
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
181
Sewage Treatment Plants
*431.
SHRI RAJESHBHAI
CHUDASAMA:
DR. SHASHI THAROOR:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of Sewage
Treatment Plants (STP) functioning in the
country along with the number of plants
that are under construction, non-operational
and unsatisfactory;
of fertilizers by the Indian Potash Limited,
IFFCO etc. from Jordan based companies
have come to the notice of the Government
and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any inquiry has been
constituted to probe the matter and if so,
the details thereof; and
(d) the remedial measures taken by the
Government to check irregularities in import
of fertilizers?
Potato based Processing Industry
†*433. SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:
(b) whether measures have been
introduced by the Government to increase
the utilization capacity of the existing STPs,
if so, the details and outcome thereof;
Will the Minister of
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(c) whether it has come to the notice of
the Government that a number of STPs are
violating general discharge standards; and
be pleased to state:
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken by the Government to ensure
adherence to standards of treatment and
discharge?
Irregularities in Import of Fertilizers
*432. DR. ARUN KUMAR:
SHRI S. RAJENDRAN:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the quantum of fertilizers imported
by the Indian Potash Limited and the Indian
Farmers Fertilizar Cooperatiive (IFFCO)
Limited and subsidy paid by the
Government thereon during each of the last
two years and the current year;
(b) whether irregularities in the import
FOOD
[kk| izlaLdj.k m|ksx ea=h
(a) the details of the Centrally
Sponsored Schemes for establishment/
modernisation of food processing units
which are under implementation;
(b) whether the Government proposes
to set up or provide any incentives for
potato based processing units/industries in
surplus potato producing regions of Uttar
Pradesh;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government has
received any proposals from Uttar Pradesh
seeking financial assistance for setting up
of agriculture based industries in the State;
and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken by the Government along with the
time by which the said proposal is likely
to be sanctioned?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
182
Deep Sea Fishing
*434.
SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:
SHRI N.K.
PREMACHANDRAN:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Indian fishermen are
able to exploit the deep sea fishery resources
optimally, if so, the details of production
of fish in deep sea during the last three
years and the measures taken/being taken
by the Government to promote deep
fishing;
(b) whether there are reports that
foreign vessels are exploiting the fishery
resources along the coastlines of the country
without securing Letter of Permit (LoP)
from the Government;
(a) whether the consumption and price
of sugar has increased in the recent years;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating
the production, demand and price of sugar
during each of the last three years and the
current year;
(c) whether the Government has
formulated any scheme to increase
production and control of the price of sugar
and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) whether the Government proposes
to supply more sugar through the Public
Distribution System and if so, the details
thereof?
Schemes for Old Age Persons
*436.
SHRIMATI BUTTA
RENUKA:
(c) if so, the details of such foreign
vessels impounded by the Government
during the last three years;
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
(d) whether the State Government of
Kerala has requested the Union Government
to withdraw these permits so as to protect
the interest of Indian fishermen; and
be pleased to state:
(e) if so, the follow up action taken by
the Government thereon?
Sugar Price
*435.
SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:
SHRI R. DHRUVA
NARAYANA:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
(a) the details of Centrally Sponsored
Schemes being implemented for the welfare
of senior citizens;
(b) the funds allocated and released by
the Union Government to each State for
implementation of these schemes during
the last three years and the current year;
(c) whether the Union Government has
received proposals from State
Governments under various schemes for
the senior citizens during the said period
and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the number of old age homes
functioning in each State at present and the
number of old age persons benefited
therefrom?
183
Use of Bio-Pesticides
*437.
SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY
PANDA:
in each State/UT at present and the time
by which the country can become
self-reliant in storage of vegetables and
fruits?
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
Implementation of Crop Insurance
Scheme
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of market share of
bio-pesticides in the pesticide market of
the country;
(b) whether the Government is
considering to increase the use of
bio-pesticides an account of adverse effect
of chemical pesticides on crops, live-stock
and human health; and
(c) if so, the details thereof along with
the various steps taken by the Government
to promote the use of bio-pesticides?
Food Processing Industries
*438. SHRI JHINA HIKAKA:
SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:
Will the Minister of
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
FOOD
[kk| izlaLdj.k m|ksx ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
recently conducted a survey to assess the
number of food processing industries
required in each State/UT by the end of
2015;
†*439. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to use modern technology like General
Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and mobile
phones etc. for effective implementation
of the crop insurance schemes in the
country and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government proposes
to revise the premium rates for Modified
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme
(MNAIS) for bringing reform in the crop
insurance schemes and if so, the details
thereof; and
(c) whether the Government also
proposes comprehensive programme for
capacity building under the crop insurance
schemes and if so, the details thereof along
with the other steps taken by the
Government for effective implementation
of the various crop insurance schemes
among the farmers?
(b) if so, the outcome thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to set up cold storages in rural areas so that
the perishable vegetables and fruits are
stored immediately after their harvest;
Clearance for Road Projects
†*440. SHRI NITYANAND RAI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
(e) the number of existing cold storages
be pleased to state:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
184
(a) whether the Government proposes
to streamline the procedural requirements
for obtaining No Objection Certificate
(NOC) from the forest department with
respect to construction of new roads and
widening of roads and if so, the details
thereof;
(b) whether any time limit has been fixed
for issuing of NOC;
NEW DELHI;
December 17, 2014
Agrahayana 26, 1936 (Saka)
(c) if so, the reasons for not issuing the
NOC within the time prescribed for the
road projects including Road from
Dalsinghsarai to Vidyapati Nagar in
Samastipur, Bihar; and
(d) the time by which the said NOC is
likely to be issued?
ANOOP MISHRA,
Secretary-General.
INDEX
(Ministry-wise)
Agriculture
:
421, 422, 434, 437, 439
Chemicals and Fertilizers
:
432
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution
:
424, 427, 428, 435
Environment, Forests and Climate Change
:
431, 440
Food Processing Industries
:
433, 438
Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
:
Home Affairs
:
423, 425, 426
Social Justice and Empowerment
:
429, 430, 436.
Youth Affairs and Sports
:
185
GMGIPMRND—3657LS—16-12-2014.
LOK SABHA
————
List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS
Tuesday, December 23, 2014/Pausha 2, 1936 (Saka)
————
(Ministries of Agriculture; Chemicals and Fertilizers; Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution; Environment, Forests and Climate Change; Food
Processing Industries; Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises;
Home Affairs; Social Justice and Empowerment;
Youth Affairs and Sports)
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tyok;q ifjorZu( [kk| izlaLdj.k m|ksx( Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e( x``g(
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vfèdkfjrk( ;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=ky;½
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Total Number of Questions — 230
Survey on Freedom Fighter Pensioners
4831.
Revival of Hindustan Photo Films
DR. C.
GOPALAKRISHNAN:
4832.
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
(a) whether the Government has any
proposals to conduct survey on Freedom
Fighter Pensioners in the country;
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor;
(a) whether the Government proposes
to revive Hindustan Photo Films
Manufacturing Company Ltd. in Tamil
Nadu; and
(c) whether the Government has any
intention to stop such pension in near
future; and
be pleased to state:
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(b) if so, the details thereof?
1435
1436
Assistance from SDF
†4833. SHRI ASHOK
MAHADEORAO NETE:
SHRI SANJAY KAKA
PATIL:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
(a) whether the Government is likely to
start combing operation to seize all illegal
arms and ammunition in BTAD areas of
Assam and re-instate all the security camps
which were established after the BTAD
violence in 2013 to protect the life and
property of people living in the said areas
of Assam; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
Standards for Child Labour Free
Products
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government maintains
a Sugar Development Fund (SDF) to aid
and assist the sugar factories by way of
grant of loans from the fund;
(b) if so, the details and modus operandi
of the Fund;
(c) the number and details of loan
applications received from sugar factories
approved and sponsored by the State
Governments including Maharashtra;
(d) the number and extent of loans
granted against such applications, Statewise;
4835.
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether any standards have been
formulated for labelling products as 'childlabour free';
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the details of such applications
pending till date, State-wise; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(f) whether the SDF benefits are
extended to the Sugarcane farmers also and
if so, the details thereof?
Impure Milk
4836.
Operation to Seize Illegal Arms
4834.
SHRI BADRUDDIN
AJMAL:
SHRI SIRAJUDDIN
AJMAL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH
HOODA:
SHRI JANARDAN SINGH
SIGRIWAL:
SHRI SATISH CHANDRA
DUBEY:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that according to
the scientists of National Dairy Research
Institute (NDRI) milk produced by 30 to
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
1437
37 per cent cattle is impure and causes
spread of diseases;
(b) if so, the details along with the
reasons thereof; and
(c) the corrective steps taken by the
Government in this regard?
Funds to NGOs for Promotion of
Sports
4837.
SHRI GODSE HEMANT
TUKARAM:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to set up a separate national level
directorate to deal with global warming and
climate change in the country including
Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the proposed financial assistance for
the said purpose?
National Policy for Drug Demand
Reduction
4839.
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government provided
funds to Non-Governmental Organisations
(NGOs) working in the field of sports
activities under the various schemes and
programmes;
(b) if so, the details of funds allocated/
released for the purpose during each of the
last three years and the current year,
Scheme/NGO and State/UT-wise;
(c) whether the Government has
conducted any review of the work done by
NGOs in the field of Sports and Youth
activities; and
(d) if so, the findings of such review
and the follow up action taken in this regard?
Directorate for Global Warming
†4838. SHRIMATI JYOTI
DHURVE:
SHRI NARANBHAI
KACHHADIYA:
SHRI P.R.
SENTHILNATHAN:
SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
prepared any action plan to involve all the
States and Union Territories to implement
the National Policy for Drug Demand
Reduction (NPDDR);
(b) if so, the details and the salient
features thereof;
(c) whether the States and Union
Territories have implemented the said
policy and if so, the details thereof, State/
UT-wise; and
(d) if so, the details and the present
status thereof?
Financial Assistance to Differently
Abled for Stage Programmes
4840.
SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) whether any financial assistance is
1438
being provided by the department
of disability affairs to persons with
disabilities to organise stage programmes
at regional levels;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) the criteria adopted by the
Government for granting financial
assistance for the said purpose; and
availability of sugarcane for production of
sugar;
(b) if so, the details and the present
status thereof along with its likely impact
on the availability and price of sugar during
the ensuing year; and
(c) the corrective steps being taken by
the Government in this regard?
(d) the total amount of funds disbursed
by the Government for the purpose during
the last three years and the current year,
State-wise?
Maharana Pratap Indian Reserve
Battalion
†4843. SHRI SUMEDHANAND
SARSWATI:
Medical Facilities for Freedom
Fighters
4841.
SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI
GEETHA:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
reimbursing the emergency medical
expenses of freedom fighters in private
hospitals at the Central Government Health
Scheme rates; and
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received any proposal from Rajasthan to
raise Maharana Pratap Indian Reserve
Battalion under tribal Sub-Plan of the State;
and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken by the Government in this regard?
Cases Handed Over to NIA
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor?
4844.
SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Availability of Sugarcane
x`g ea=h
4842.
SHRI VIJAY KUMAR
HANSDAK:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether drought and diversion of
sugarcane as fodder has affected the
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the cases handed over
to the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
for investigation since its inception, till
date;
(b) the status of such cases under
investigation by the NIA;
(c) whether it is a fact that inadequate
manpower in the NIA hampers the
investigation process and final and logical
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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conclusion of cases, which are of utmost
national importance; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
corrective steps taken in this regard?
Empowering Women
†4845. SHRI ANURAG SINGH
THAKUR:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
(a) the names of the companies under
the Ministry functioning in Gujarat along
with the works being done by these
companies, location-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes
to put in place an online monitoring system
to track fertilizer stock of all the 200,000
dealers in the country; and
(c) if so, the details and the present
status thereof?
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
Prices of Chemicals
be pleased to state:
4847.
SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:
(a) whether a survey has been conducted
by Budge and Company regarding
empowerment of women as an effective
and active economic agent;
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
(b) if so, the details and its findings
thereof;
be pleased to state:
(c) whether the participation of women
in the country's workforce is very less visa-vis their population and it is declining at
the same time; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps
taken by the Government for economic and
social upliftment of women and to provide
equal opportunity at par with men in
entrepreneurship along with the outcome
and the time by which participation of
women in the workforces of the country is
likely to reach an optimum level?
Functioning of Companies
†4846. DR. BHARATIBEN D.
SHIYAL:
SHRI SUMAN BALKA:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
(a) whether the Government has
recently decided to increase prices of
chemicals in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the net
profit likely to accrue to the producers as a
result thereof?
Production of Chemicals
4848.
SHRI DUSHYANT
CHAUTALA:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
concerned that there is no regulation on the
production and sale of chemicals in the
country;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government
thereto;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
1440
(c) whether the Government proposes
to set up any national chemical centre to
formulate environment and human friendly
policies regarding risk posed by chemicals;
and
slaughter houses has increased in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the corrective steps being taken by
the Government in this regard?
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
details of action/steps taken by the
Government to regulate the production and
sale of chemicals and to ensure that they
are environment friendly?
Clearance for Irrigation Projects
4851.
Literacy Rate in Tihar Jail
†4849. KUNWAR SARVESH
KUMAR:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the target of hundred
percent literacy rate among prisoners has
been achieved in Tihar Jail;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any proposal to
adopt a similar action plan in the rest of the
prisons in the country;
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the irrigation projects
submitted by the State Government of
Karnataka for environmental clearance
during the last three years;
(b) the present status of these projects;
and
(c) the reasons for delay in providing
environmental clearance to these projects?
Environmental Impact Report
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the extent to which literacy among
the prisoners in Tihar Jail has inculcate
discipline in the prisoners?
KUMARI SHOBHA
KARANDLAJE:
SHRI NALIN KUMAR
KATEEL:
4852.
SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M.
SCINDIA:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Pollution by Slaughter Houses
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
†4850. SHRI SATYAPAL SINGH:
be pleased to state:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the environmental impact
assessment report on the proposed atomic
power plant near Gujarat's South
Saurasthra coast has found lack of clarity
on several issues;
(a) whether the pollution generated by
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(b) if so, the details thereof;
1441
(c) whether the farmers' of Bhavnagar
district of Gujarat have strongly protested
such move of the Government to set up
power plant; and
(d) if so, the reaction of the Government
thereto?
Committees working against the interests
of the tribals and forest dwellers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken/proposed to be
taken by the Government in this regard?
Recommendation of Task Force
Idukki Package
4855.
4853. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
SHRI K.N.
RAMACHANDRAN:
SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER
REDDY:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
(a) whether any specific allocation had
been made for the programme for mitigation
of agrarian distress in Idukki in the year
2008;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the purpose of the allocation of Rs. 764.45
crores for mitigation of agrarian distress in
Idukki during the year 2008;
(c) whether the Union Government had
proposed any scheme for convergence of
existing programmes under the Idukki
package; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has set up
a Task Force with regard to availability of
drugs at reasonable prices;
(b) if so, the details of recommendations
made by the Task Force along with the
follow up action/steps taken by the
Government on the said recommendations;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to set up Genome Valley between East and
West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh
to develop the pharmacy sector; and
(d) if so, the details and the present
status thereof?
Forest Advisory Committee
Welfare of Senior Citizens
†4854. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI
PAATLE:
4856.
SHRI SUNIL KUMAR
MONDAL:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether complaints have been
received regarding Forest Advisory
(a) whether the Government has any
proposal for Welfare of Senior Citizen by
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
1442
payment of monthly financial assistance;
and
(b) if so, the details of the funds
allocated and disbursed for the purpose
during the last three years and the current
year?
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any scheme to
provide grants-in-aid and other financial and
research assistance to various firms and
individuals for the said purpose; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Clean up of Coast
4857.
Prison Reforms
SHRI RAMSINH
RATHWA:
4859.
SHRI P. KUMAR:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
x`g ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has drafted
a new National Policy on Prison Reforms;
(a) whether the Government has
reimbursed the expenditure incurred for the
clean up of the Coast to the State
Government of Gujarat;
(b) if not, the reasons for the delay; and
(c) the action taken against Oil
Companies operating their facilities at
Mukta-Panna basin and responsible for the
oil spillage?
(b) if so, the details and the salient
features of the policy;
(c) the manner in which the Government
proposes to implement this scheme; and
(d) the present status of implementation
of this policy?
Renewable Projects by PSEs
Recycling of Plastic Waste
4860. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to promote research projects which aims
at recycling of plastic waste and
transformation of the same into multi-utility
items;
(a) whether the Government has issued
any directives to the Central Public Sector
Enterprises to set up renewable energy
projects as a part of energy management
programme; and
†4858. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
1443
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
quantum of power generated by them
during the last three years and the current
year, State and PSE-wise?
Pollution by Bokaro Plant
†4861. SHRI CHANDRAKANT
KHAIRE:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the steel plants especially
Bokaro Steel Plant are polluting the
environment and adversely affecting the
health of local people living near the said
plants;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government
thereto;
(c) whether any survey/study has been
conducted in this regard;
(d) if so, the outcome of the survey/
study; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Payment of Rent by Schools
4862.
on rented accommodations in the country,
State-wise;
(b) the financial assistance provided in
this regard during the last three years;
(c) whether amount of rent is higher
than the cost of the school buildings;
(d) if so, whether the Government
proposes to amend the present guidelines
and make provision to give grants to the
organisations for construction of school
buildings; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor?
Irregularities in NIPER
4863.
SHRI DILEEP SINGH
BHURIA:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received any complaints regarding
corruption/irregularities in National
Institute of Pharmaceutical Education &
Research (NIPER), Mohali; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken thereon during the last three years?
SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:
SHRI DILEEP SINGH
BHURIA:
Eco Sensitive Zone
†4864. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) the names and number of residential
educational institutes run by NonGovernmental Organisations (NGOs)/VOs
(a) whether it is a fact that Mt. Abu has
been declared as a Eco Sensitive Area in
2009 and 'General Master Plan' was to be
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
1444
prepared within 2 years but it has not been
prepared even after four years; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken
in this regard?
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government
thereto?
Gramin Haat
†4867. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD
MISHRA:
Integrated Check Post
†4865. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:
SHRI SUNIL KUMAR
SINGH:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the desired shed is not
available over Integrated Check Post (ICP)
located on the International Atari road
border;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the traders have suffered
heavy loss due to absence of shed resulting
in a strike by the traders which paralysed
the trade; and
(d) if so, the time by which the desired
shed is likely to be built?
Nexus of Terrorists
4866.
SHRI NARASIMHAM
THOTA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
contemplating to establish Mandi
Committee at rural level in the form of
Gramin Haat;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the criteria for selecting
the location for such haats along with the
details of the Committees authorised for
selection of the location;
(d) the details of such Gramin Haats
established in Uttar Pradesh along with the
expenditure incurred thereon, district-wise;
(e) whether the Government proposes
to conduct a survey to identify the Haats
established at unuseful locations and to
investigate the irregularities in establishing
such Haats; and
(f) if so, the details and the findings
thereof?
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Illegal Flats in Forests
x`g ea=h
4868.
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is true that during
interrogation of alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba
operatives, it has been revealed that last
year LeT operatives from Pakistan had made
calls to some inmates lodged in the high
security wards of Kolkata's Alipore Jail;
PROF. SUGATA ROY:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) whether the National Green Tribunal
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has directed the Government to remove
illegal flats constructed in the Neb Sarai
forests;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the action taken
thereon?
Development of Weavers
Cooperatives
4870.
SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR
JENA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
4869.
Noise Pollution
be pleased to state:
SHRIMATI HEMA
MALINI:
(a) whether the Government has specific
schemes aimed at the development of
weavers cooperatives being implemented
through the National Cooperative
Development Corporation (NCDC);
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(a) whether noise pollution has
increased in Delhi and the National Capital
Region during the last three years and the
current year and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the number of such cooperatives in
Odisha which have been benefited
thereunder and funds allocated to Odisha
for the same?
(b) whether the Government has
authorised certain officers of Delhi
Government to keep a check on the
increasing noise pollution in the capital and
if so, the details thereof;
Modernisation of Saw Mills
(c) whether the said officers have been
provided with adequate instruments for
measuring noise level;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the manner in which the said officers check
the noise level and take appropriate action
against the violators;
(e) whether there have been reports of
violation of norms by the officers in granting
permission for use of loudspeakers; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the
corrective action in this regard?
4871.
SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is any proposal to
modernise the Chatham and Betapur Saw
Mills and if so, the details thereof and the
time since it is pending; and
(b) the action taken for modernisation
of the said mills and the time by which it is
likely to be completed?
1446
Illegal Mining in Eastern and
Western Ghats
4872.
SHRI ADHIR RANJAN
CHOWDHURY:
SHRI RAJU SHETTI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Fertilizer Dealers in PSUs
4874.
SHRI B.V. NAIK:
SHRI RAMSINH
RATHWA:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) the number of fertilizer dealers in
various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
under the Ministry along with the number
of those belonging to Scheduled Castes/
Scheduled Tribes community, undertakingwise;
(a) whether illegal mining is rampant in
the Eastern Ghats and the world heritage
site of Western Ghats and if so, the details
thereof, State-wise including West Bengal
and Maharashtra;
(b) whether various organisations
including the public representatives have
represented to the Government in this
regard and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any action has been taken
against mine owners involved in illegal
mining in the said areas and if so, the details
thereof; and
(d) the other steps taken/proposed to
be taken by the Government to save there
sites from illegal mining operations?
Recruitment of Transgenders
4873.
SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
proposal or is considering to recruit
transgenders in all security forces like
CRPF, BSF and CISF etc.; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(b) whether fertilizer dealers belonging
to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes
community are given meagre quantity of
fertilizers as compared to those belonging
to other categories;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details of the quantity of
fertilizers given to the dealers belonging to
general category and Scheduled Castes/
Scheduled Tribes, undertaking-wise?
Cruelty to Animals
4875.
SHRIMATI MEENAKSHI
LEKHI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
of the persistence of cruelty to animals
including violent practices like bull fighting
and cock brawls in several areas across the
country, if so, the details thereof and the
steps taken to check the same;
1447
(b) the steps taken to strictly enforce
the rules and regulations regarding
prevention of cruelty to animals;
(c) whether the Government has
developed any methodology to actively
promote Environmental Education and
Consciousness building at school level; and
(a) whether several schemes are being
run by Dr. Ambedkar Institutes through
Non-Governmental Organizations;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating
the salient features of such schemes;
(c) the achievements in respect of the
said schemes; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Chocolate Manufacturing Units
†4876. SHRI BODHSINGH
BHAGAT:
Will the Minister of
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
be pleased to state:
(d) whether there is any proposal for
modification of the said schemes and if so,
the details thereof?
‘D’ Voters in Assam
FOOD
4878.
[kk| izlaLdj.k m|ksx ea=h
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of existing chocolate
manufacturing units in Madhya Pradesh;
(b) whether any permission have been
given by the Government for setting up
new chocolate manufacturing units
including such units of Makson Limited
Company in Madhya Pradesh;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the details of ingredients used in the
production of chocolate;
SHRI RADHESHYAM
BISWAS:
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether more than 90% of the
disposed cases of Foreigners Tribunals of
Assam alleged foreigners ('D' voter) were
disposed (during 2007-2010) as Indian
citizen and remaining were declared as illegal
migrants because of printing mistake in
Electoral Roll of their name and ex-party
declaration; and
(e) whether there are reports of use of
substances in the manufacturing of chocolate
which is generally found in beef, meat and
pork, if so, the details thereof; and
(b) if not, the details of the cases
registered, cases disposed as Indian citizen,
cases declared as illegal migrants and cases
declared ex-party during 2007 to April 2011,
tribunal-wise?
(f) the action taken by the Government
against such chocolate manufacturing units?
Virus Attack on Animals
4879.
Schemes Run by Dr. Ambedkar
Institutes
†4877. SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
SHRIMATI V. SATHYA
BAMA:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) whether there have been reports of
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infection and death of animals due to canine
distemper virus infection; and
Government to encourage sports talents in
the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
corrective steps taken in this regard?
(e) whether the Government has
allocated Rs. 50 crore for 'National Sports
Talent Search Scheme'; and
Colour Norm for Road Dividers
4880.
(f) if so, the objectives of the scheme?
SHRI ANTO ANTONY:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Indo-Bangladesh Co-operation on
Terrorism
x`g ea=h
4882.
be pleased to state:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
(a) whether there has been any
internationally accepted norm for the colour
scheme for concrete kerbs and road
dividers;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has
received any representation regarding the
new colour scheme for concrete kerbs and
road dividers in the NCT of Delhi; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
response of the Government thereto?
Sports Talents
4881.
SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the allocation
under the 'Scheme for identification and
nurturing of sports talents’ has been reduced
in 2014-15 as compared to 2013-2014;
(b) if so, the reason therefor;
(c) whether the Government has not
given priority for identification and nuturing
of sports talents in the country;
(d) if so, the steps taken by the
DR. P. VENUGOPAL:
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that India and
Dhaka have exchanged lists of fugitives;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether both the countries have also
shared other details of the suspected
militants; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Amendment in Section 377 of IPC
4883.
SHRI ASADUDDIN
OWAISI:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
maintained any data related to the number
of cases registered under Section 377 of the
Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating
the number of cases reported under the said
Section during each of the last three years
and the current year, State-wise;
(c) the rate of conviction under the said
Section;
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(d) whether the Government proposes
to repeal or amend Section 377 of the IPC
in the light of the recent judgement delivered
by the Supreme Court recognizing the
constitutional right of an individual to
determine and identify one's gender and
sexual orientation; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Micro Irrigation
4884.
(c) whether despite clear instructions
in this regard development works in such
villages have come to a halt due to
interference of the Forest Department and
if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether there is any provision for
taking legal action against such officials who
are violating the rights of such people; and
(e) if so, the details and the action taken
thereon?
SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR
REDDY:
Strengthening of PSUs
4886.
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Union Government
has received a request from the
State Government of Andhra Pradesh for
financial assistance of Rs. 422 crore to
increase the present area under micro
irrigation from 5.12 lakh hectares; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the action taken by the Government
thereon?
Rights to People Living in Forest Areas
†4885. SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
SHRI M.B. RAJESH:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to strengthen Public Sector Undertaking in
the core and strategic areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken by the Government
to infuse fresh capital and technology in
core PSUs;
(d) whether the Government is likely
to stop disinvestment of profit making
PSUs; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor?
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
Incidents of Firing along IndoBangladesh Border
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the people living in villages
inside the forest areas are practically
harassed by forest officials despite the fact
that they have the right to take away
firewood, animal fodder and grass from the
forest area;
4887.
SHRI NINONG ERING:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(b) if so, the details thereof;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) the details of incidents of firing on
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the Indo-Bangladesh border during the last
six months;
(b) the number of civilians and security
personnel killed and injured in these
incidents and the loss of property therein;
(c) the quantum of compensation given
to the dependents of the affected villagers;
and
(d) the action taken or proposed to be
taken to protect the life and property of
affected persons?
Trans Boundary National Parks
4888.
SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL
SHIVAJIRAO:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Public Distribution System
4889.
DR. A. SAMPATH:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
formulated any action plan for proper
implementation of Public Distribution
System (PDS) in the flood and drought
affected areas of the country and if so, the
details thereof; and
(b) whether the Government proposes
to privatise the PDS and if so, the details
thereof and the reasons therefor?
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
Illegal Arrest
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to set up trans boundary national parks
and sanctuaries to protect wildlife in
partnership with neighbouring countries;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
4890.
SHRI KALIKESH N.
SINGH DEO:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(c) whether the Government has
selected National Parks and Sanctuaries for
the said purpose;
(a) whether illegal arrests and detention
of innocent people by the State police have
been reported in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof, locationwise;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the total number of such cases reported
and the action taken against the guilty police
officials during each of the last three years
and the current year, State and UT-wise;
and
(e) whether the Ministry had held any
talks with other Ministries and Chief
Wildlife warden's of border States where
the National Parks or Sanctuaries are
contiguous with similar protected areas in
neighbouring countries; and
(f) if so, the outcome thereof?
(c) the details of advisories issued by
the Government to the States and Police
departments to stop such cases in future?
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Setting up of NSG Hubs
4891.
Fake Address of Auto Rickshaws and
Taxis
SHRI G. HARI:
4893.
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the criteria adopted by the
Government for setting up of National
Security Guard (NSG) hubs in the country;
(b) whether the Government has any
proposal to fast track the process for
setting up of NSG hubs in the country; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether a survey conducted by the
Delhi Police has revealed that almost thirty
percent of the owners of auto rickshaws
and taxis in the city have faked their
residential addresses in the registration
details, making it difficult for the
Government to pull up violators; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
corrective steps taken by the Government
in this regard?
Procurement
4892.
SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:
SHRI KANWAR SINGH
TANWAR:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government agencies
including Food Corporation of India and
NAFED are not procuring the entire
quantum of the crops brought to the
procurement centres and if so, the reasons
therefor, State-wise; and
(b) the revenue earned by the
Government during the current year, so far
through such procurement?
Data on Noise and Air Pollution
†4894. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the data on noise and air pollution
recorded in major cities of country during
different festivals for the last three years
and the current year;
(b) whether the Government proposes
to issue guidelines to fireworks companies
regarding production of crackers which
produce low noise and low level of air
pollution and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of policy formulated to
control noise and air pollution effectively
during festivals;
(d) whether a regulatory board is likely
to be constituted for the said purpose;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(e) if so, the time by which it is likely
to be constituted; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
Accidents in Chemical Factories
4895.
DR. K. KAMARAJ:
(c) the details of the funds released by
the Government for promoting inter-caste/
inter-religious marriages in the country,
State/UT-wise?
Agriculture and Sea Surface
Temperature
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
4897.
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
DR. ANBUMANI
RAMADOSS:
be pleased to state:
d`f"k ea=h
(a) whether major chemical accidents
have occured in chemical factories;
be pleased to state:
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
casualties caused by the accidents during
the last three years;
(c) the type of chemical harmful for
public;
(d) whether the legislation/rules
regarding disaster and accidents in chemical
factories including safe transportation of
chemicals and hazardous material are being
followed strictly in the country; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the
remedial measures taken/being taken to
control such accidents in future?
(a) whether the Government intends to
bring forth policy initiatives regarding water
management, conservation and irrigation
infrastructure development on the lines of
Malaysia and Indonesia to soften the effect
of forecasted dry weather due to the Sea
Surface Temperature (SST);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to initiate a baseline study on the effects of
the SST in agriculture;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Elimination of Caste System
4896. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
Drug Tourism
4898. SHRI JOSE K. MANI:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
considering any proposal/scheme to
eliminate caste system from the society;
(b) if so, the details thereof and steps
taken in this regard; and
be pleased to state:
(a) whether instances of drug tourism
have come to the notice of the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the measures taken by the
Government to stop drug tourism?
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Global Warming
†4899. SHRI RAJU SHETTI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether according to a report
published by the UNO, India is at number
three among the countries responsible for
global warming;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
of the impurity/adulteration in gold being
sold in the market despite the presence of
hall marking system in the country;
(b) if so, whether the Government has
any proposal to introduce unique nine-digit
gold standard for jewellery purity;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the time by which the above
proposal is likely to be introduced?
(c) the reaction of the Government
thereto;
Ban on Capture of Sharks
4902.
(d) whether the Government has taken
any remedial steps in this regard; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Under Performing PSUs
4900.
SHRI SUMAN BALKA:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
considering to put a ban on the capture of
different types of sharks by the fishermen
in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the proposal is
likely to be implemented?
(a) whether some of the under
performing PSUs in the country are likely
to lose their Mini Ratna status; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, PSU-wise?
4901.
MOHAMMED FAIZAL:
Subsidy on Food
4903.
PROF. A.S.R. NAIK:
Impurity in Gold
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
SHRI VENKATESH BABU
T.G.:
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether concerns have been
expressed that subsidizing food for the poor
could lead to farmers getting less money
for their produce;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(b) if so, the details thereof and the views
expressed by the stakeholders including the
State Governments and the civil society in
this regard; and
(c) whether the Government is taking
any steps to lift the ban to safeguard the
onion growers exporting the onion; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(c) the steps being taken to rectify the
situation in future?
FPS for SC/ST
†4906. DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE:
Grants under DDRS
†4904. SHRI KAMALBHAN
SINGH MARABI:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received proposals seeking financial
assistance under the Deendayal Disabled
Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) from
Chhattisgarh;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the amount involved, funds sanctioned and
released to Chhattisgarh under the said
scheme, so far; and
(c) whether any amount is pending for
sanction and if so, the details thereof along
with the time by which the remaining funds
are likely to be released by the Government?
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
policy for mandatory allocation of Fair Price
Shops (FPS) to SC/ST persons in each State
and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether there are reports that
requisite number of FPS have not been
allocated to the said categories;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor, State-wise including
Maharashtra; and
(d) the corrective steps taken in this
regard?
Green Rated Buildings
Onion Production
4905.
SHRI NALIN KUMAR
KATEEL:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
4907.
SHRI A.
ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
d`f"k ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has taken
note that the production of onion is
increasing in the recent months;
(a) whether it is true that the architects
and the building industry have criticized
the report by the Centre for Science and
Environment on green buildings titled
Building Sense;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government
thereto?
the criteria fixed for selection of private
entrepreneurs for construction of godowns
under the scheme?
Coaching facilities to SC/OBC
Students
Problem of Rights of Water between
the States
†4908. SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:
4910.
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
SHRI SISIR KUMAR
ADHIKARI:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) the number of NGOs selected during
the last three years for providing coaching
to the students belonging to the SC/OBC
category;
(a) whether the Government has taken
initiatives to tackle the problems of the
constitutional boundary and the rights of
water between the States in the country;
and
(b) the details of such NGOs along with
the grants provided to them, State-wise; and
(c) the number of students who have
passed examinations for which they had
received coaching facilities through these
NGOs?
(b) if so, the action taken by the
Government to resolve the border friction
and other disputes therein?
Disparity between Employees of
Navratna and Miniratna
PEG Scheme
4909.
SHRI S.P.
MUDDAHANUME
GOWDA:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether Private Entrepreneurs
Guarantee Scheme (PEGS) for
construction of storage godowns has been
implemented in the country; and
†4911. SHRI NARANBHAI
KACHHADIYA:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is disparity in the
recruitment and promotion of employees
in Navratna and Miniratna PSEs;
(b) if so, whether there is any proposal
for constitute a pay commission for all
public sector enterprises; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
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Bio-Diversity Conservation
4912.
SHRI P.C. MOHAN:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Nilofar cyclone which severely affected the
west coast line of the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the action taken by the Government to save
the fishermen?
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
Constitutional Status to OBC
Commission
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
considering any proposal to include
bio-diversity conservation as a new
criterion to grant environmental and forest
clearances;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether adding new components for
clearances in addition to the existing tough
clearances by the Government will hamper
industrial and infrastructure projects;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) whether the Government has
assessed the impact on bio-diversity of any
industrial project cleared so far and if not,
the reasons therefor?
Missing Fishermen
4913.
SHRI A. ANWHAR
RAAJHAA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Union Government is
aware that many Indian fishermen including
24 fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been
missing/disappeared from the coastal area
of Gujarat while fishing due to the recent
†4914. SHRI HUKUMDEV
NARAYAN YADAV:
SHRIMATI MEENAKSHI
LEKHI:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
proposal of giving constitutional status to
the Other Backward Classes Commission
on the lines of other national commissions
and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether any body/organization has
given any recommendation in this regard
and if so, the action taken by the
Government thereon;
(c) whether no review of reservation
policy takes place as the National
Commission has not got the Constitutional
status and if so, the reaction of the
Government thereto;
(d) whether there is any institution other
than the commission at national level for
the redressal of the grievances of the
Government employees belonging to Other
Backward Classes; and
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(e) if so, the details thereof?
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Missing Files
†4915. SHRI UDAY PRATAP
SINGH:
DR. BHAGIRATH
PRASAD:
to stop the anti National activities of the
church in North-Eastern States?
Demand for State
4917.
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
SHRI BHAGWANT
MANN:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
x`g ea=h
(a) whether the files relating to
utilisation of funds meant for development
of SCs/STs on the Common Wealth Games,
have been reported missing;
be pleased to state:
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has
conducted any investigation in this regard;
(d) if so, the details and the outcome
thereof along with the action taken against
the responsible officials;
(e) whether the Government has
forwarded the case to the CBI for
investigation; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the
present status of the case?
(a) whether the demands of the people
of Darjeeling and nearby areas to form a
separate State are being considered by the
Union Government and if so, the details
thereof;
(b) whether the Government has
received the audited balance sheets of the
Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council and the
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration since
the time of it’s formation and if so, the
details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) whether the geographical boundaries
of States in the North-Eastern Region are
proposed to be changed and if so, the details
thereof?
Role of Church in Separatism
Euro NCAP Test
†4916. SHRI YOGI ADITYA
NATH:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
that suspicious role of Church has been
found behind separatism in North-Eastern
States;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
4918.
SHRI OM PRAKASH
YADAV:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Ministry is aware that
some Indian cars have failed the Euro NCAP
(New Car Assessment Programme) test;
(c) the steps taken by the Government
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(b) if so, the details thereof;
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(c) whether the Ministry proposes to
take any step to protect the rights of Indian
consumers; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Appointment in PSUs
4919.
SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the extant rules/regulations governing
appointment of independent directors in
all PSUs and listed entities which are
regulated by the SEBI;
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is any proposal to
remove the plant species of Vilayati Kikar
from the stretches of the Ridge Areas in
Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken
by the Government to maintain the
eco-system of the ridge?
Free, Prior and Informed Consent
4921.
SHRI M.I. SHANAVAS:
(b) whether there are apprehensions
regarding the independence of the said
directors as some of them are reportedly
running their own consultancy/advisory in
the same business field;
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(c) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto;
be pleased to state:
(d) whether the Government proposes
to include a mandatory clause of non
business/commercial activity for the
appointment of independent directors to
ensure a fair and free decision by them in
the companies where they are on board;
and
(a) whether the Government has diluted
the provisions mandating ‘free, prior and
informed consent’ of Gram Sabhas before
acquiring forest land for various
infrastructure and development projects
affecting the rights of forest dwellers;
(e) if so, the details thereof and the time
by which it is likely to be implemented?
(b) if so, the details and the objectives
thereof;
Eco-System of Ridge
4920.
SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN
SINGH:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
(c) whether the Government proposes
to reconsider the said provisions to protect
the rights of the tribals living in the forest
areas; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
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Regional Office
Safety of Forest Rangers
4922.
DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH
SHINDE:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether India loses more forest
rangers to poachers and attacks by wild
animals each year than any other country;
(b) if so, the comparative position in
this regard during each of the last three
years; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government
to provide safety to forest rangers against
poachers and wild animals?
4924.
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
considering to open a regional office of the
Ministry at Jaipur to expedite the
clearance of proposals for infrastructure
and development projects of Rajasthan;
and
(b) if so, the time by which the regional
office is likely to be opened?
Liquid Fertilizers
4925.
Agreement with ANVC
4923.
SHRI VINCENT H. PALA :
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
COL. SONARAM
CHOUDHARY:
SHRIMATI POONAM
MAHAJAN:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to provide any assistance/facilities for
production of liquid fertilizers in the
country;
(a) whether any ceasefire or any other
agreement was signed between the
Government and Achik National Volunteer
Council (ANVC);
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the status of implementation thereof;
and
(c) the number of ANVC cadres
surrendered and the locations where
surrender camp has been set up so far?
(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise;
(c) whether the Government also
proposes to launch any campaign to
encourage widespread usage of liquid
fertilizers across the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
achievements made as a result thereof?
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Crop Insurance Claims
Opening of Agricultural University
4928.
†4926. SHRIMATI SAVITRI
THAKUR:
SHRI SUBHASH PATEL:
SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
pending proposal for opening of
Agricultural University in Dhar, Khargone/
Badwani areas of Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government
thereon?
Spelling of Castes in Certificates
†4927. SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether benefits of reservation is
not accruing to several castes owing to
difference in spelling in Hindi and English
in the country;
(b) if so, the number of such castes and
the details thereof;
(c) whether the Union Government has
received any proposal from the
Government of Chhattisgarh in regard to
correction of spelling mistakes in the names
of certain castes as well as reservation of
castes;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the action taken by the Government
to dispose of the said proposals in a timebound manner?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether Agriculture Insurance
Company of India, Regional Office at
Hyderabad had curtailed crop insurance
claims pertaining to Kharif-2012 and
Kharif-2013 for rice in certain villages/
mandals of Andhra Pradesh under Modified
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme
(MNAIS) citing the reason of excess area
insured, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether Agriculture Insurance
Company (AIC) has conducted any detailed
study or analysis to identify the root
causes/reasons for excess area insured, if
so, the details/report of such study and
analysis thereof; and
(c) whether any farmer has been found
guilty of fraud or wrong doing that caused
insurance of excess area, if so, the details
thereof and the action taken by the
Government against them?
Diversion of Sanctuary Land
4929.
DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received any proposal for diversion of land
covered under the Kachchh Desert Wildlife
Sanctuary (KDWS) for construction of
Kachchh branch canal, if so, the details
thereof and the response of the Government
thereto;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(b) whether the National Board for
Wild Life has issued any directions for site
inspection and sought recommendations
from the state Board for Wild Life (SBWL);
(c) if so, the details thereof and the
response of the State Government and the
SBWL thereon; and
(d) the time by which the proposal is
likely to be approved?
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
recommendations made by the said
committee along with the reaction of the
Government thereto?
SAARC Convention on Trafficking
4932.
SHRI RATTAN LAL
KATARIA:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Nistaar Land
†4930. SHRI NANA PATOLE:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has taken
possession or proposes to take possession
of Nistaar Land in the villages adjacent to
National Tiger Project Area in BhandaraGondia areas of Maharashtra adversely
affecting the poor villagers residing in the
region;
(b) if so, whether the Government
proposes to allocate alternative land to the
affected persons; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken thereon?
New Capital for Andhra Pradesh
4931.
SHRI P.V. MIDHUN
REDDY:
SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR
REDDY:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the South Asian Association
for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
convention on preventing and combating
trafficking in women and children has been
constituted;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the measures taken by the SAARC
convention to deal effectively and
consistently with the various aspects of
prevention, intervention and suppressing
of trafficking in women and children;
(d) whether an internal task force has
been created with other concerned ministries
at the national level so that all the issues
relating to trafficking could be discussed
jointly; and
(e) if so, the representatives of the said
task force and the extent to which India has
been able to curb trafficking in women and
children?
Fire Safety Officers
†4933. SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN
PATEL:
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the expert committee
constituted to study various alternatives
regarding the new capital for
Andhra Pradesh has submitted its final
report;and
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) whether as per the existing Fire
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Safety Act, the malls, hospitals and public
sites are required to have their own fire
safety officers;
(b) if so, the decision taken by the
Government in the matter?
(b) if so, the details thereof;
Revival of Old Mills
(c) whether arrangements have been
made by the Gujarat State Institute for Fire
Safety for the training of such officers; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Demand for Perpetrators of Mumbai
Attack
4936.
SHRI FEROZE VARUN
GANDHI:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
†4934. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
intensified its demand to Pakistan
Government to hand over the perpetrators
of Mumbai Terror Attack;
(a) whether the Government is taking
any steps to revive and restore old mills
that have been non-functional for more than
five years; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, along with
funds released by the Government for the
same?
Rules for Retail Trade
(b) if so, the outcome thereof; and
†4937. SHRI RAM TAHAL
CHOUDHARY:
SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA
LAGURI:
SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: -
(c) the other diplomatic measures taken
by the Government to expedite the said
case?
Lingayat Community
4935.
SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the State Government of
Maharashtra has included Lingayat
community/caste in the OBC category and
has also recommended to the
Union Government to grant minority status
to the community; and
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has framed
any rules for regulating the retail trade being
run by Multi National Companies (MNCs)
and big industrial houses;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,
reasons therefor;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(c) whether the Supreme Court has
issued any directives to the Government
for protecting the domestic unorganised
retail industry from such MNCs/industrial
houses and foreign investors;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto along
with the steps taken thereon; and
(e) the total Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) received in retail sector during each
of the last three years and the current year?
of Chickpea (Bengalgram) the farmers are
facing much problems as no buyers are
coming forward to purchase the Chickpea
at procurement centres in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any representation has been
received from the farmers Association of
Prakasam of Andhra Pradesh requesting the
Government for early redressal of their
problems;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
Protective Garments for Police Forces
4938.
SHRI KONDA
VISHWESHWAR
REDDY:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
(e) the steps taken by the Government
to alleviate the marketing problems of the
chickpea in Andhra Pradesh?
Foreign Funds Received by Christian
Missionaries
†4940. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA
ALIAS HARISH
DWIVEDI:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received complaints with regard to nonavailability of standardised bullet proof
jackets and protective garments for the
police forces in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor; and
(c) the corrective steps taken by the
Government to provide standardised bullet
proof and light weighted jackets and
protective garments to the police forces?
Procurement of Chickpea
4939.
SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether owing to steep fall in prices
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the total funds received by various
Christian Missionaries/institutions in the
form of foreign assistance during the last
three years;
(b) the names of the countries which
contributed maximum funds and the names
of major institutions which got benefited
therefrom;
(c) whether the said institutions have
violated any rules under the Foreign
Exchange Management Act (FEMA); and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken in this regard?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Infiltration from Across the Border
4941.
SHRI ANANDRAO
ADSUL:
SHRI VINOD
LAKHAMASHI
CHAVDA:
SHRI DHARMENDRA
YADAV:
SHRI SHRIRANG APPA
BARNE:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state :
(a) whether the riverine stretches along
the Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh
borders remain unfenced leaving scope for
infiltration of terrorists and if so, the details
thereof including the percentage of frontier/
stretches which remain unfenced;
(b) whether the Government proposes
to induct advanced technology like laser
beams to check infiltration from these
stretches;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government also
proposes to instal anti-tunnel ground
sensors and thermal sensors in the fenced
stretches of the said borders and if so, the
details thereof; and
(e) the funds likely to be incurred
including the foreign assistance likely to be
sought/provided for the purpose?
(a) whether illegal manufacturing of
weapons have been reported in the country;
(b) if so, the details of illegal weapons
seized/confiscated and persons arrested for
involvement in the said activities by the
State Police and the Central authorities
during each of the last three years and the
current year, State-wise;
(c) the action taken against the guilty
persons along with the details of the
directives issued by the Government to the
States and the Police Departments in this
regard; and
(d) the other measures taken by the
Union Government to check such activities
in the country?
Pollution by Power Plants
4943.
SHRI VINAYAK
BHAURAO RAUT:
SHRI SUNIL KUMAR
MONDAL:
SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received complaints of coal based Power
companies including Tata Power, Mahul
causing pollution in the surrounding densely
populated areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
Illegal Manufacturing of Weapons
4942.
SHRI ABHIJIT
MUKHERJEE:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(c) whether the Government has
ascertained that the said companies had the
necessary permission to run the units;
(d) if so, the details thereof along with
the action taken in this regard including
penalty imposed on the polluting units;
and
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Subsidy on Agriculture Inputs
(e) the other steps being taken to contain
pollution from thermal power plants in the
country?
†4945. SHRI HARISHCHANDRA
CHAVAN:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
Promotion of Floriculture
†4944. SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:
SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is an immense
potential for development of floriculture
in various States of the country, if so, the
details of the major flower producing States
in the country;
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to provide subsidy to the farmers on electric
pump sets and various seeds used for
farming due to hike in production cost of
agricultural produce; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the other subsidies provided by the
Government for agriculture?
Documentation of Medicinal Plants
4946.
(b) the details of the assistance provided
by the Union Government for floriculture
to various States during the last three years
and current year, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to set up agriculture export zones for
floriculture apart from planting a large
number of flower groups under National
Horticulture Mission;
(d) if so, the details thereof along with
the details of the floriculture exports to
various countries during the last three years
and current year, State-wise and the foreign
exchange earned therefrom; and
(e) the details of measures taken by the
Government for providing technological and
financial support along with the
development of infrastructure and cold
chain management to flower growers across
various States?
DR. HEENA
VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:
SHRIMATI SUPRIYA
SULE:
SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:
SHRI DHANANJAY
MAHADIK:
SHRI MOHITE PATIL
VIJAYSINH
SHANKARRAO:
SHRI T.
RADHAKRISHNAN:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
authentic data of the medicinal plants that
are vulnerable and critically endangered in
the country;
(b) if so, the names of such plants and if
not, the reasons therefor;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the
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Government to protect the critically
endangered medicinal plants;
(d) the current demand and supply of
the medicinal plants in the country; and
(e) whether the Government is planning
to set up more herbal and botanical gardens
in the country and if so, the details thereof,
State-wise?
edible oil seeds has been achieved by the
Government during the 11th Five Year Plan
period and the target fixed for the 12th Five
Year Plan period along with the steps taken
by the Government to promote the
production of Jatropha in the country?
Linking of Tiger Reserves
†4948. SHRI FAGGAN SINGH
KULASTE:
Jatropha Plantations
4947.
SHRI SHRIRANG APPA
BARNE:
SHRI KALIKESH N.
SINGH DEO:
SHRI D.K. SURESH:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that several
corporations, petroleum companies and
private companies have entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with various State Governments to establish
and promote Jatropha plantations on
Government owned wastelands or contract
farming with small and medium farmers;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise
including Maharashtra and Karnataka;
(c) the details of the financial incentives
provided to the farmers for supporting
plantation of Jatropha and other non-edible
oilseeds during the last three years and
current year, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government has
identified the land for plantation of
Jatropha if so, the details thereof, Statewise including Maharashtra and Karnataka;
and
(e) the extent to which the target of
plantations of Jatropha and other non-
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to link all the tiger reserves in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating
the tiger reserves proposed to be linked;
and
(c) the time by which the said work is
likely to be started and completed?
Closure of MNC
4949.
SHRI KODIKUNNIL
SURESH:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether a number of Multi-National
Companies (MNCs) functioning in the
country have closed down their operations;
(b) if so, the details thereof during each
of the last three years and the current year
and the reasons therefore, MNC and
State-wise;
(c) the reaction of the Government
thereto;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(d) whether certain MNCs functioning
in Tamil Nadu are on the verge of closure
and if so, the details thereof and the reason
therefore;
(e) whether the Government has any
plan for rehabilitation of the employees of
the MNCs that had been closed down and
if so, the details thereof?
Revival of Japla Cement Factory
†4950. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL
RAM:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
effects of mercury on human health and
environment in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government has signed
the Minamata Convention, a global treaty
to protect human health and environment
from the adverse effects of mercury; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor along with the other
steps taken/being taken by the Government
in this regard?
Providing Higher Education to SC/
OBC Students
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the steps taken by the Government
for revival of Japla Cement Factory,
Jharkhand and such other sick cement
companies which are lying closed for years;
(b) whether the Government proposes
to launch any special package for
employment of retrenched workers of the
said cement companies till their revival; and
(c) if so, the details and the status
thereof?
†4952. SHRI VINOD
LAKHAMASHI
CHAVDA:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vfèdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
implementing any special scheme for
providing assistance to students belonging
to OBC and SC for pursuing higher
education abroad;
Impact of Mercury on Environment
4951. SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has taken
note of the extensive use of highly toxic
mercury in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, whether the Government
proposes to formulate a new scheme on
the lines of schemes being run for higher
education in medical sector for the students
belonging to OBC and SC category?
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has
conducted any study to ascertain the ill†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
Survey on Wild Animals
4953.
SHRI P.C.
GADDIGOUDAR:
SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M.
SCINDIA:
SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:
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MDG on Hunger
SHRI R. DHRUVANARAYANA:
SHRI OM BIRLA:
†4954. SHRI DALPAT SINGH
PARASTE:
SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G.
FATEPARA:
SHRI R. DHRUVANARAYANA:
SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER
REDDY:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
conducted any survey of wild animals in
the country recently and if so, the details
and outcome thereof, State-wise;
(b) the number of deaths of wild animals
including elephants due to poaching and
accidents/natural cause during each of the
last three years and the current year, animal
and State-wise;
(c) the number of poachers arrested and
the action taken against them during the
said period, State-wise;
(d) whether several eminent
environmentalists have expressed concern
on the poaching and accidental deaths of
elephants and have sought legal protection
for their reserves and corridors in the
country;
(e) if so, the reaction of the Government
thereto; and
(f) the effective measures taken/
proposed to be taken by the Government
to protect wild life in the country along
with the funds provided and utilized for
the said purpose during the said period,
State-wise?
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has taken
note of the latest report regarding UN
Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
on hunger released recently indicating that
hunger level in Asia, including India is not
decreasing as projected;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto along
with the number of hunger/starvation
deaths reported during each of the last three
years and the current year, State wise;
(c) whether India is projected to miss
the Millennium Development Goals for
eradication of hunger; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto along
with the corrective steps taken in this
regard?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Projects in Tribal Areas
4955.
Regulator for E-commerce
SHRI PONGULETI
SRINIVASA REDDY:
4957.
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Tribal Affairs Ministry
is strongly objecting for relaxation in case
of linear projects like Railways and
National Highways and for diverting
traditional forest land for industrial
projects;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government
to remove the hurdles for upcoming
projects in Tribal Areas and to accelerate
its implementation?
Eco Sensitive Area
†4956. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR
DIWAKAR:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the criteria adopted for
declaring any area as eco sensitive;
SHRI R.
GOPALAKRISHNAN:
SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:
SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:
SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:
SHRI NAGENDRA
KUMAR PRADHAN:
SHRI JANARDAN SINGH
SIGRIWAL:
SHRI RAM CHARITRA
NISHAD:
SHRIMATI POONAM
MAHAJAN:
SHRI SATISH CHANDRA
DUBEY:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of business undertaken
by various e-marketing/direct selling
companies during the last three years;
(b) whether the said companies have
been found running any fraudulent schemes
in the country during the said period;
(b) whether the livelihood of local
people is affected consequent upon
declaring any area as eco sensitive and if
so, the details thereof;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken to check such fraudulent activities
by e-marketing companies;
(c) the role of local people in conserving
the eco sensitive areas; and
(d) whether the Government has set up
an inter-ministerial committee for creating
a regulatory framework to provide clarity
on the working of the said industry; and
(d) whether the Government has any
plan to ensure the participation of local
people regarding conservation of
environment and if so, the details thereof?
(e) if so, the details thereof and the terms
and reference of the said committee?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Mechanism of Quality Check for
Fertilizers
4958.
SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED
BASHEER:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
(c) if not, the reasons therefor and the
alternative system devised to protect the
interest of the consumers?
Classification of Farmers
4960.
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
established any monitoring mechanism for
checking the quality of fertilizers;
(b) if so, the details of the mechanism
available with the Government for checking
quality of fertilizers in order to ensure that
only superior quality of fertilizer is being
sold in the market; and
(c) the action taken by the Government
in this regard?
SHRI NAGENDRA
KUMAR PRADHAN:
DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:
SHRI OM PRAKASH
YADAV:
SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR
SINGH:
SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:
SHRI S.P.
MUDDAHANUME
GOWDA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
User Manual in Regional Language
4959.
SHRI D.S. RATHOD:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to make it mandatory for the service
provider companies to provide the
manuals/documents related to the goods
and services to the consumer in their
regional languages so as to save them from
cheating malpractices;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(a) whether the Government has
categorised and classified the farmers into
small, marginal, Below Poverty Line (BPL),
Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and
landless peasants, if so, the details
thereof;
(b) whether the size of operational
agricultural holdings is shrinking in the
country;
(c) if so, the details thereof during each
of the last three years and the current year,
State-wise along with the reasons therefor;
and
(d) the measures taken/proposed to be
taken by the Government for welfare,
protection, interests and livelihoods of
farmers in the country?
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Sports Associations
Proposals for Development of Sports
4961.
DR. RATNA DE (NAG):
SHRI ARJUN LAL
MEENA:
SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL
SHIVAJIRAO:
SHRI SHRIRANG APPA
BARNE:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of proposals received
from the States for promotion and
development of sports under various
schemes implemented by the Government
and the action taken thereon during each of
the last three years and the current year,
State/UT-wise and scheme-wise;
(b) the number of proposals lying
pending alongwith the reasons therefor and
the time by which pending proposals are
likely to be cleared, State/UT and schemewise during the said period;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to improve the sports infrastructure and to
make policy to associate former sports
persons in different sports discipline to
improve our medal tally in International
sporting events;
(d) if so, the details thereof and
achievement made therefrom;
(e) whether the archers of Udaipur
Division have won medals in international
sporting events; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
4962.
SHRIMATI KAVITHA
KALVAKUNTLA:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the number of Sports Olympic
Associations recognised by the
Government along with the office bearers
including Presidents associated with the
said Association;
(b) whether any restriction has been
imposed by the Government to restrict the
role of politicians in the said associations;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details of grant provided to the
said Associations functioning in the field
of sports during each of the last three years
and the current year?
Reconstitution of National Board for
Wildlife
4963.
SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a ) whether it is a fact that the national
Board for Wildlife under the Wildlife
Protection Act, 1972 has been reconstituted
without the mandatory non-Governmental
members in the panel;
(b) if so, the details of the newly
constituted Board indicating the mandatory
number of Board Members; and
(c) the reasons for reducing the number
of non-Governmental members in the
panel?
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Crime against Women and Children
4964.
SHRI HARISH MEENA:
SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:
SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:
DR SANJAY JAISWAL:
SHRIMATI ANUPRIYA
PATEL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of cases of sexual
abuse of women and children registered/
pending in the courts and the steps taken
to solve the pending cases during each of
the last three years and the current year,
State-wise including Uttar Pradesh;
(b) whether the Government has
received representations from various
women organizations regarding violation of
women rights including exploitation and
crimes against women;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the total
number of such representations received
along with the action taken thereon during
each of the last three years and the current
year, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government has any
proposal to introduce a centralised database
for convicted persons involved in crimes
against women; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Production/Sale of Acids
4965.
SHRI KIRTI AZAD:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
statistical data of production and sale of
acid in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the along
with the number of manufacturers
producing acid in the country, State/
UT-wise;
(c) whether there is any modifications
being made in the regulation of acid sales to
make retailers more responsible for the
stocks and sales of acid and if so, the details
thereof; and
(d) whether the Government has
undertaken any measures to counter the
inevitable cropping up of a black market of
acid and if so, the details thereof?
Guidelines for State Olympic
Associations
4966.
SHRI JITENDRA
CHAUDHURY:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether any uniform guidelines have
been formulated to constitute State
Olympic Association and other Sports
bodies;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to take initiative to frame guidelines to check
the arbitrary constitution of State Olympic
Associations and State Sports Bodies and
to check the scrupulous indulgence in the
arena of sports; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the remedial measures taken by the
Government in this regard?
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Control on DOPE Menace
†4967. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:
SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:
SHRI M.B. RAJESH:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has taken
note of reports of use of stimulus drugs in
school athletic meet in the country and if
so, the details thereof and the action taken
thereon;
(b) whether some of sports persons use/
consume banned drugs for outstanding
performance in national/international
sporting events;
income of the traditional fishermen in
various States?
Pollution by Illegal Glass Industry
†4969. CHOUDHARY BABULAL:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether some glass industries
located in Taj Trapezium Zone, Ferozabad
do not have any clearance for water or air
from Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control
Board, Lucknow;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor, industry-wise;
(c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT
and sports discipline-wise;
(c) whether the Government has taken
action against the said industries; and
(d) the number of anti-doping tests
conducted at national/international level
sports persons/athletes and the number of
sports persons/athletes found positive in
the test along with the action taken thereon
during each of the last three years and the
current year, sports discipline-wise; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor?
(e) the steps taken/being taken by the
Government to ensure that such incidents
do not take place in future?
Income of Fishermen
4968.
SHRI RAM MOHAN
NAIDU KINJARAPU:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Equipments
†4970. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH
PATEL:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
information about the number of tractors,
electric pump sets and diesel pump sets
being used for agricultural work;
d`f"k ea=h
(b) if so, the details thereof;
be pleased to state:
(c) if not, the reasons therefor;
(a) the details of the per capita income
of the fishermen in various States including
Andhra Pradesh; and
(d) whether any efforts have been made
for conducting assessment of the resources
that are used in the agriculture sector; and
(b) the details of the average per capita
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(e) if so, the details thereof?
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Tree Census
4971.
SHRI AJAY NISHAD:
SHRI D. K. SURESH:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
belonging to the said category are likely to
be deprived of admission in Institutes of
excellence for higher education due to their
inability to pay the fees;
(d) if so, whether the Government
proposes to remove the condition of income
limit of the parents for such students; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Forest Survey of India
(FSI) conducts regular inventory of trees
in forests and outside forests in the country;
Revenue Loss due to Mismanagement
†4973. SHRI PRATAPRAO
JADHAV:
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the reports of the FSI has
shown any decline in the number of trees
gradually; and
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
(d) if so, the details thereof along with
the steps taken to plant more trees in the
country?
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
Income Limit for SC/ST for availing
Facilities
†4972. DR. BHAGIRATH
PRASAD:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vfèdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it has been reported that
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are
suffering revenue loss due to
mismanagement;
(b) if so, the details thereof, PSU-wise;
(c) whether the Government has taken
any action against the management of any
PSUs; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not
the reasons therefor?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the principle of creamy
layer is applicable for availing various
facilities/Government schemes for the SC/
ST students and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the income limit of the
parents of the students belonging to the
said category has been fixed for the purpose
of getting scholarships, and if so, the details
thereof;
Concession on Excise Duty for
Differently Abled
4974.
SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(c) whether the talented students
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) whether the Government has any
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Unauthorised Constructions
scheme for supply of car on concessional
rate of excise duty to the physically
handicapped customers across the country;
†4976. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:
SHRI RAM TAHAL
CHOUDHARY:
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the total number of physically
handicapped customers who have been
supplied cars on concessional rate for the
last three years, State-wise particularly in
Tamil Nadu?
FDI in Agriculture
4975.
MS. MEHBOOBA MUFTI:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether public and private
investment as well as Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) is permitted in the
agriculture and allied sectors including
construction of warehousing and cold
storage for agricultural/horticultural
produces;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the total FDI committed and remitted in
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K);
(c) whether the Government is
providing agriculture related information to
the farmers for acquiring knowledge about
new seeds and food processing methods;
(d) if so, the details of such initiatives
in J&K thereof; and
(e) the details of assistance provided to
J&K during the last three years and the
current year under the National Agriculture
Development Scheme?
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has taken
any action against the Municipal
Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officiaIs
responsible for allowing unauthorised
constructions in the National Capital
Territory (NCT) of Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof during each
of the last three years;
(c) the number of officials continuing in
service after action was taken against them
for allowing unauthorised constructions
along with the reasons therefor; and
(d) the reaction of the Government in
this regard?
Use of Fertilizers
†4977. SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:
SHRI R. DHRUVA
NARAYANA:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to amend the fertilizer subsidy scheme for
checking the irrational use of chemical
fertilizers and organic fertilizers;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the steps proposed to be taken by the
Government in this regard;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(c) the
consumption ratio of
Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizer in
the country along with the ideal
consumption ratio of P&K fertilizer;
study to assess the impact of sand mining
on ecology;
(d) whether it is true that there is over
exploitation of urea and under utilization
of P&K fertilizers; and
(c) the findings of the said study along
with the reaction of the Government
thereto?
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Sport Training Centres
NGT Directive on Old Vehicles
4980.
†4978. SHRI RAVINDER
KUSHAWAHA:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to formulate any action plan for complying
with the orders of the National Green
Tribunal (NGT) to put a ban on all vehicles
which are more than fifteen years old from
plying in Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether such plan is likely to be
implemented in other metros and cities of
the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor?
Impact of Sand Extraction on Ecology
4979.
SHRI SANGANNA
AMARAPPA:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
undertaken/proposes to undertake any
SHRI BHAGWANTH
KHUBA:
SHRI CHANDRAKANT
KHAIRE:
SHRIMATI SAVITRI
THAKUR:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the proposals received from the
States including Karnataka to set up sports
training centres for different sports
disciplines and the present status of these
proposals, State/UT and sports disciplinewise;
(b) the time by which said proposals
are likely to be approved/cleared;
(c) the details of facilities provided in
various sports centres of Sports Authority
of India set up in the country including
Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh along
with the funds provided for the said
facilities during each of the last three years
and the current year, centre and State/UTwise; and
(d) the steps taken to include more
games for which sports training is not
provided in the said centres like long jump,
archery and rowing etc.?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Deployment of CAPF in States
4981.
SHRI KALYAN
BANERJEE:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
deployed Central Armed Police Forces
(CAPF) personnel in various States for
controlling internal disturbance, terrorist
and naxalite activities;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the criteria adopted by the Government
for deployment of CAPF personnel in the
States;
(c) the total number of CAPF personnel
deployed in the States during each of the
last three years and the current year, force
and State-wise; and
(d) the details of requests for
deployment of more CAPF received and
granted during the said period, State-wise?
Implementation of NFSA
4982.
SHRI AJAY TAMTA:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether National Food Security Act
(NFSA) has been implemented in
Uttarakhand and if so, the details thereof
indicating the number of beneficiaries
covered and the foodgrains allocated and
disbursed during the last six months;
(b) whether the Government has
stopped the allocation under NFSA on the
grounds of delay in completion of
computerization of the Public Distribution
System (PDS) in the State and if so, the
details thereof and the corrective steps
proposed in this regard;
(c) whether the poor families already
enrolled under the earlier PDS have been
adversely affected due to the decision of
implementing the NFSA in the State
without putting in place adequate
infrastructure facilities; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto along
with the corrective steps taken in this
regard?
ADIP Scheme
4983.
SHRIMATI P.K.
SREEMATHI
TEACHER:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vfèdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
conducted any study on the
implementation of the scheme of Assistance
to differently abled persons for purchase/
fittings of Aids/Appliances, etc.;
(b) if so, the details and major findings
of the study;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to modify the scheme; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
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Fire Safety Certificate
Shrinking of Natural Conservation
Zone
4984.
4986.
SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:
DR. KAMBHAMPATI
HARIBABU:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
x`g ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether fire safety certificates have
been issued for important buildings in Delhi
including the Supreme Court;
(a) whether the Government has taken
adequate measures/steps taken to tackle the
problem of shrinking of Natural
Conservation Zones (NCZs) like forests,
water bodies and waste lands in the
National Capital Region, Delhi, Haryana,
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Development of Animal Husbandry
†4987. SHRI ANANTKUMAR
HEGDE:
SHRI RAMA KISHORE
SINGH:
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
Cash Subsidy
4985.
SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER
REDDY:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
proposal to transfer cash subsidy to
accounts of Below Poverty Line (BPL)
card-holders, poor people and destitutes
in place of the ration provided to them;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time
by which the said proposal is likely to be
implemented; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether any survey has been
conducted by the Government in the
country to achieve the target of
development rate in cattle rearing, vetenary
and fisheries segment;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise/
UT-wise;
(c) the total number of projects/schemes
sanctioned for production of fish and milk
in the country during each of the last three
years and the current year as on date, Statewise/UT-wise;
(d) the total number of farmers/
promoters who have benefited under these
schemes, State-wise/UT-wise;
(e) whether the Government has fixed
any target for expansion of these sectors
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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during the Twelfth Five Year Plan period;
and
Ban on Plastic Boards
4990.
(f) if so, the details thereof?
Cutting of Trees
4988.
SHRIMATI ANUPRIYA
PATEL:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
SHRI SURESH C. ANGADI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received representations from various
organizations for enforcing a ban on plastic
Boards and flex boards in the country; and
(a) whether deforestation/felling of trees
is going on in various parts of the country
despite a law for its prevention;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action
taken by the Government thereon?
(b) if so, the details and the purpose
thereof, State/UT-wise; and
Fake NGOs
(c) the effective measures proposed to
be taken by the Government in this regard?
Water Sports Centre
†4989. SHRI BHARAT SINGH:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to develop Surhatal located in Basantpur,
Uttar Pradesh into a water sports centre;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has
received any proposal from the
Government of Uttar Pradesh in this regard;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
action taken thereon; and
(e) the time by which the said proposal
is likely to be considered?
4991.
DR. SUNIL BALIRAM
GAIKWAD:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vfèdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
of fake NGOs or non-existent NGOs
receiving funds from the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether reports from the Collectors/
States concerned are being obtained
regularly about the functioning of the
NGOs;
(d) if so, the details thereof along with
the names of the NGOs blacklisted on the
reports of the Collectors/States during the
last two years, State-wise; and
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
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Production of Artificial
Limbs in India
4992.
DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
to delegate power of environment clearance
of 'B' category projects in an around ten
kilometres radius of the critically polluted
area to respective SEAC/SEIAA; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not
the reasons therefor?
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
Losses to SAFAL
be pleased to state:
(a) whether most of the modern
electronic artificial limbs are not
manufactured in India and are imported
from Germany and England;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether these electronic limbs are
quite helpful for the visually impaired and
disabled in enhancing efficiency and if so,
the details thereof;
(d) whether any joint venture has been
signed between an MNC and ALIMCO,
Kanpur for production of such limbs; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps
taken by the Government to provide such
limbs at affordable rates in the country?
State Level Impact Assessment
Authority
4993.
SHRI C.R. PATIL:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
†4994. DR. MRIGANKA
MAHATO:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the "SAFAL" a
Government outlet for selling vegetables
and fruits has incurred financial losses
during the last several financial years;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has
conducted any study with regard to
measures required to improve financial
conditions of ‘‘SAFAL’’ economically
viable; and
(d) if so, the measures taken/plan
prepared by the Government to make
‘‘SAFAL’’?
Consumption of Alcohol and Crime
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
4995.
be pleased to state:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
(a) whether the industries which were
falling previously under 'B' category and
the environment clearance of the industries
located in these industrial clusters was
within the purview of the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment
Authority has been automatically
transferred to the MOEF;
(b) whether the Government proposes
SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether any scientific study has
been conducted to find any correlation or
link between consumption of liquor,
especially country liquor and crime; and
(b) if so, the details and the outcome
thereof?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Social and Economic Backwardness
among OBC
the areas adjoining the large mining projects
in the country; and
†4996. SHRI KAPIL
MORESHWAR PATIL:
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor?
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
Flood Tolerant Seeds
4998.
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the rural population of
Other Backward Classes (OBC) engaged
in various traditional occupations/
artisanship are facing social and economic
backwardness;
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is developing
eco-friendly flood tolerant seeds for protecting
the crops in flood prone regions;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the
Government to improve their living
standards;
(d) whether the Government is
contemplating to prepare any national
policy for development and modernisation
of traditional occupations/artisanship for
the benefit of said communities; and
(c) the time by which the Government
is likely to expand the plan to all the flood
prone States in the country?
Formation of Capital in Cooperative
Sector
†4999. SHRI RAMA KISHORE
SINGH:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Destruction of Wild Life Habitats
4997.
SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether wild life habitats are being
destroyed due to mining activities in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the special efforts being taken by
the Government in this regard;
(d) whether the Government has any
data on the endangered flora and fauna in
SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to generate capital in the co-operative sector
and link it with information technology;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the role of various co-operative
organisations in linking the farmers/poor
people with the co-operative sector and
generation of capital in the country including
Bihar during the last three years and the
current year; and
(c) the number of organisations
functioning in the co-operative sector of
the country including Bihar during the said
period along with the details of their
performance, State/UT-wise?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Crop Insurance Scheme
Air Purifier for Delhi Markets
5000.
5002.
ADV. M.
UDHAYAKUMAR:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
SHRI B.S. YEDIYURAPPA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
(c) the time by which it is likely to be
implemented?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
adopted a policy discriminating the farmers
borrowing bank loans and the farmers using
their own resources for farming under the
crop insurance schemes;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the other steps taken by the
Government to identify the shortcomings
in implementation of these schemes and to
remove the hurdles?
Cooperative Education
Funds for Updation of NRC
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the National Green Tribunal
has recommended for installation of Air
Purifiers in the busy markets of Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor along with the reaction of
the Government thereto; and
5001.
5003.
SHRIMATI SANTOSH
AHLAWAT:
SHRI KAMAKHYA
PRASAD TASA:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) the total funds sanctioned by the
Government for updation of National
Register of Citizen (NRC) in Assam; and
(b) the funds utilized so far along with
the steps taken by the Government to
check proper utilization of funds?
(a) whether cooperative education is
necessary for the success of cooperative in
the country, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the agencies entrusted with
the cooperative education have adequate
number of education instructors in
proportion to the number of individual
members of primary societies, if so, the
details thereof;
Freedom Fighter Status
†5004. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:
(c) whether the timing of cooperative
education is affecting the sowing or
harvesting operations, if so, the details
thereof; and
x`g ea=h
(d) whether the cooperative education
is able to prevent the malpractices prevalent
in primary, central and apex level of the
cooperative movement, if so, the details
thereof?
(a) whether the people who lost their lives
during Quit India Movement, 1942 have not
been honoured by the Government so far,
whereas, the people who went to jails have
been given the honour of Freedom Fighters;
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
be pleased to state:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government
thereto?
research work undertaken therein during
each of the last three years and the current
year, company-wise?
Online Environment and Forest
Clearance
National Scheduled Castes Finance
and Development Corporation
†5007. SHRI SADASHIV
LOKHANDE:
5005.
DR. BHOLA SINGH:
MOHAMMED FAIZAL:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has started
online submission of applications/projects
for Environment and Forest Clearances;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the number and nature of
applications submitted/under process
under the online system so far; and
(d) the steps being taken by the
Government to ensure compliance of
environment and other requirements by the
said projects?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
conducted any review on the functioning
of the National Scheduled Castes Finance
and Development Corporation (NSFDC);
(b) if so, the details and outcome thereof;
and
Research Activities by Drug
Manufacturing Companies
†5006. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the foreign/Indian drug
manufacturing companies have their own
Research & Development facilities in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
statutory provision in this regard;
(c) the names of the foreign
pharmaceutical companies engaged in
manufacturing of drugs; and
(d) the value of drugs manufactured by
these companies along with the value of
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Mega City Police
5008. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received any request from Kerala to declare
Kochi City Police as a Mega City Police; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government in this regard?
Procurement of Cotton
†5009. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to issue directions to various central
agencies for not procuring soyabean below
the minimum support price; and
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the various steps taken by the Government
to provide MSP to the farmers?
(e) the corrective measures taken by the
Government to check such cases in future?
Agricultural Growth
Fire in Church
5010.
5012.
SHRI MULLAPPALLY
RAMACHANDRAN:
SHRI RAM CHARITRA
NISHAD:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to constitute a Special Investigation Team
(SIT) to probe the incident of fire which
gutted a church in East Delhi recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has
directed the SIT to submit its report within
two months; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Compensation to Victims
†5011. SHRIMATI NEELAM
SONKAR:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of persons who
were given compensation of Rs. 50 lakh
and above by the Delhi Government for
deaths of their relatives due to police firing
during the last two years;
(b) whether the Government has
registered cases against responsible police
personnel in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof indicating
the total number of such cases registered
and the action taken against the guilty police
personnel during the said period;
(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:
SHRI ANANDRAO
ADSUL:
SHRI HARISHCHANDRA
CHAVAN:
SHRI FEROZE VARUN
GANDHI:
SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL
SHIVAJIRAO:
SHRI RAMA KISHORE
SINGH:
SHRI RAMESH CHANDER
KAUSHIK:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there has been a significant
decline in the growth rate of agriculture sector
in the recent past in the country, if so, the
details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(b) the schemes being implemented by
the Government to increase the growth rate
of agriculture in the country;
(c) whether the current level of
investment in agriculture sector is
inadequate to achieve the projected target
of agricultural growth in the country, if so,
the details thereof;
(d) the details of facilities/assistance
provided to the States to incentivise their
contribution in the growth of agriculture
sector during each of the last three years
and the current year; and
(e) the action plan of the Government
to boost the agricultural growth and make
agriculture a major source of income for
rural youth in the country?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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SHRIMATI DARSHANA
VIKRAM JARDOSH:
Development of Inland and Marine
Fisheries Sector
5013.
SHRIMATI RITA TARAI:
SHRI ARJUN CHARAN
SETHI:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of various Centrally
sponsored schemes run by the Government
for development of inland and marine
fisheries sector;
(b) the details of the funds allocated/
sanctioned and released by the Government
to various States under these Schemes
during each of the last three years and the
current year, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to revise unit cost as well as corresponding
subsidy thereon taking the schedule rate
and prevailing market rate into
consideration, if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government has given
the directions to the insurance companies
to insure the fish pond in Odisha; and
(a) the details regarding requirement and
availability of storage capacity along with
the quantum of Foodgrains reported
damaged during the last three years and the
current year due to lack of proper
maintenance and rodent infestation, Statewise;
(b) whether the Government has chalked
out any action plan for creation of storage
space through participation of the farmers
under the subsidy scheme and if so, the
details thereof;
(c) whether additional funds are
proposed to be provided by various
agencies including NAFED for the purpose
and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor?
(d) the steps taken to bring better coordination between various agencies
involved in procurement and storage of
foodgrains for ensuring proper storage and
to check damage to foodgrains?
Godowns
Loan to Students of EWS
†5014. SHRI RAM SWAROOP
SHARMA:
SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY
PANDA:
COL. SONARAM
CHOUDHARY:
SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR
PANDEY:
SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:
SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR
SINGH:
†5015. SHRIMATI BHAVANA
PUNDALIK GAWALI
PATIL:
SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) whether the Government has
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formulated any scheme/policy for providing
loans at lower rate of interest to the students
belonging to economically weaker sections
of society for pursuing education;
(b) if so, the details and date of
implementation of such schemes; and
(c) the amount of loans/funds
sanctioned and disbursed along with the
number of beneficiaries of the scheme during
each of the last three years and the current
year, scheme and State-wise?
Emission Standards for Power Plants
5016.
SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:
SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:
SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:
SHRI VINAYAK
BHAURAO RAUT:
SHRI PR.
SENTHILNATHAN:
Minamata Convention on phasing out
mercury and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time limit likely to be given to
power generation companies to meet the
new standards?
Diseases and Deaths by Air Pollution
5017.
SHRIMATI SUPRIYA
SULE:
DR. HEENA
VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:
SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:
SHRI DHANANJAY
MAHADIK:
SHRI KAPIL
MORESHWAR PATIL:
SHRI MOHITE PATIL
VIJAYSINH
SHANKARRAO:
SHRI R. DHRUVA
NARAYANA:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Will the Minister of ENVIRONEMT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
(c) whether the Government proposes
to launch new emission standards for
power plants including mercury and
nitrogen dioxide emissions, if so, the details
thereof along with the extent to which the
new emission standards is likely to reduce
the hazardous pollutants from power
plants;
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
that as per the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP), Emissions Gap
Report, 2014 over 100,000 premature
deaths take place every year in India due to
excessive air pollution;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government
thereto;
(c) whether India may also be heading
towards an epidemic of babies born with
deformities or suffering from mental
retardation due to air pollution and if so,
the remedial steps proposed to be taken in
this regard;
(d) whether the Government has
conducted any study to assess the disease
burden of air pollution in the country and
if so, the details and outcome thereof; and
(d) whether India has signed the
(e) the policy initiatives being taken by
be pleased to state:
(a) the emission standards prescribed
for power plants in the country and the
actual level of emission as compared to
some of the industrialised countries as well
as Japan and China;
(b) whether India do not have emission
standards for some hazardous pollutants
from power plants, if so, the details thereof
and the reasons therefor;
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the Government to curb air pollution
including energy efficient measures in
transport and industry?
(e) the total funds granted/utilized for
promotion of Hindi language in the country
during each of the last three years and the
current year, State-wise?
Functioning of CTB
5018.
KUNWAR HARIBANSH
SINGH:
DR. HEENA
VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:
SHRIMATI SUPRIYA
SULE:
SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:
SHRI DHANANJAY
MAHADIK:
SHRI MOHITE PATIL
VIJAYSINH
SHANKARRAO:
SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:
SHRI GAJANAN
KIRTIKAR:
SHRI SANJAY KAKA
PATIL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
constituted the Central Translation Bureau
(CTB) to popularise Hindi language in
various Government Departments including
PSUs and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the status of the key projects
undertaken by the Bureau inclduing
simplification of administrative terms in
Hindi;
(c) whether the Government has any
proposal to review the functioning of the
said Bureau;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor alongwith steps taken to
revamp the functioning of CTB; and
Food Security
†5019. SHRI DHARMENDRA
YADAV:
SHRI SHRIRANG APPA
BARNE:
PROF. K.V. THOMAS:
SHRI ANANDRAO
ADSUL:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether any apprehensions have
been raised about the successful
implementation of the National Food
Security Act (NFSA) in view of the present
level of agricultural productivity/
production and procurement of foodgrains;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto along
with the remedial steps taken in this regard;
(c) whether the Government has
received any suggestions to follow the
pattern of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme for
deciding the entitlements under NFSA;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
reaction of the Government thereto; and
(e) the steps taken for successful and
effective implementation of the Act?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G.
FATEPARA:
SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:
SHRI SADASHIV
LOKHANDE:
Security Related Expenditure
5020.
SHRI BHARTRUHARI
MAHTAB:
SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the aims and objectives of the
Security Related Expenditure (SRE)
scheme;
(b) whether the funds provided/released
by the Union Government to the State
Governments under the said scheme have
decreased while the naxalite activities have
increased manifold in these States during
each of the last three years and the current
year;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government has
achieved the aims and objectives of the said
scheme;
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor; and
(f) the other steps taken/being taken by
the Government to provide adequate funds
to the States affected by the naxalite
activities to enable them to combat this
menace?
Agro-Food Processing Hubs
†5021. SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR
PANDEY:
SHRI RATTAN LAL
KATARIA:
SHRI ANTO ANTONY:
DR. C.
GOPALAKRISHNAN:
SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:
SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:
SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:
SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:
Will the Minister of
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
FOOD
[kk| izlaLdj.k m|ksx ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to identify the areas which have potential
to create a hub/cluster for food and agro
processing across the country including
Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details and the blue print
thereof;
(c) the number of food processing
industries set up in private, public and
cooperative sector in the country, Statewise;
(d) the details of funds/subsidy
allocated and utilised for the above purpose
during each of the last three years and the
current year, State and Scheme-wise;
(e) whether the Government proposes
to set up processing units for spice crops
in various parts of the country including
Rajasthan, if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the steps taken by the Government
to make food processing industries a major
source of income in rural areas of the
country?
Price Stabilization Fund
†5022. SHRI PREM SINGH
CHANDUMAJRA:
SHRI PONGULETI
SRINIVASA REDDY:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(a) whether the Government proposes
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to establish Rs. 700 crore price
stabilization fund to give reprieve to the
farmers and consumers from fluctuating
prices of food, agricultural and horticultural
product prices;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
that the said estimate is undertaken at the
earliest; and
(c) whether the Government proposes
to formulate a fresh policy for fixation of
the Fair and Remunerative Price of
Sugarcane and if so, the details thereof?
(c) the details of the plan chalked out
by the Government to utilize this fund
during the coming three years including the
agencies authorised for its utilisation;
Cultivation of Cash Crops
5024.
(d) whether various States are also being
involved in this process of Stabilization
Fund; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the time
by which the fund is likely to be established?
FRP of Sugarcane
†5023. ADV. M.
UDHAYAKUMAR:
SHRI PRATAPRAO
JADHAV:
SHRI FEROZE VARUN
GANDHI:
SHRI CHANDRAKANT
KHAIRE:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the policy and the criteria for
estimating the production cost of sugarcane
periodically indicating the maximum period
after which it is mandatory to undertake
fresh estimation;
(b) whether the said estimation has not
been held during the last three years in
violation of the norms/policy in this regard,
if so, the details thereof and the reasons
therefor along with the steps taken to ensure
SHRI RAYAPATI
SAMBASIVA RAO:
SHRI JOSE K. MANI:
SHRI FEROZE VARUN
GANDHI:
SHRI KAPIL
MORESHWAR PATIL:
SHRIMATI SANTOSH
AHLAWAT:
SHRI B.S. YEDIYURAPPA:
SHRI SATISH CHANDRA
DUBEY:
SHRI KANWAR SINGH
TANWAR:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is a gap between actual
and potential of production and
productivity of various crops including
plantation crops in the country, if so, the
details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(b) whether there are reports of shifting
of farmers from the cultivation of traditional
crops including rice and wheat towards cash
crops in various States in the country
including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan;
(c) if so, the details thereof along with
the likely impact of this shift on the
production of rice and wheat in the country;
(d) whether the Government has
received any demand/representation from
various foodgrain producing States including
Punjab for granting such States as special
agricultural zone/area; and
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(e) if so, the details thereof and the
response of the Government thereto?
Illegal use of Industrial Explosives
5026.
Modern Training Method for Police
Personnel
5025.
SHRIMATI DARSHANA
VIKRAM JARDOSH:
SHRI N.K.
PREMACHANDRAN:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Union Government has
taken any action to provide modern training
methodologies for police forces to upgrade
their skills in apprehending militants/
naxalites and training for scientific
investigation of cases along with arms/
explosive materials and modern
technological equipments in consultation
with the State Governments;
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
of the threat perception arising out of easy
availability and increasing illegal use of
industrial explosives particularly by
naxalites in the country;
(b) if so, whether there is a need to
tighten the control on the storage and
movement of explosive materials,
particularly those used in mines; and
(c) if so, the measures taken by the
Government in this regard?
Jan Aushadhi Generic Drug Stores
†5027. SHRI ALOK SANJAR:
PROF. SAUGATA ROY:
SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH
SHEKHAWAT:
SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:
SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has any
proposal to open Central Training
Institutes to facilitate training to trainers
of the State Police Personnel for this
purpose and if so, the details thereof;
(d) the total funds granted/utilised for
training of police personnel during each of
the last three years and the current year,
State-wise; and
(e) the other measures taken by the
Government to provide training to police
personnel along scientific lines and the
funds proposed for the next three years in
this regard?
SHRI R.K. SINGH:
SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL
SHIVAJIRAO:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the objectives of Jan Aushadhi
Generic Drug Stores (JAGDS) and the
number of JAGDS set up/functional so far
and the number of stores closed down along
with the reasons therefor, location-wise;
(b) the criteria fixed to open JAGDS
along with the awareness activities
undertaken under the said scheme;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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(c) whether the Government proposes
to open more JAGDS in the country
including small cities and premises of All
India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS) in Bhopal district of Madhya
Pradesh for providing generic and other
medicines to common man at reasonable
prices and if so, the details thereof, locationwise and the time by which these are likely
to be opened and made functional;
(d) the details of target set/achievement
made to open such stores in the country so
far location-wise;
(e) whether the Government has
conducted any review of performance/
functioning of JAGDS and if so, the
outcome of the said review along with the
action/steps taken thereon; and
(f) the mechanism put in place to ensure
availability of the medicines at each of the
said stores and the steps taken to provide
costly medicines for cancer and heart
diseases at the JAGDS?
Arrest for Spying
†5028. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN
BHATT:
SHRI G. HARI:
had made access to various high profile
establishments across the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the measures taken by the
Government to check spying activities in
the country?
Projects under Eastern and Western
Ghats
5029. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is
implementing various projects, particularly
projects under Eastern and Western Ghats
Programme;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the objectives of the Eastern and
Western Ghats Programme, Separately; and
(d) the total number of ongoing projects
under these programmes along with the
budgetary allocation for each project?
Weather Based Crop Insurance
Scheme
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
5030.
x`g ea=h
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
be pleased to state:
(a) whether a number of persons
including Sri Lankan and Pakistani
Nationals have been apprehended for
spying activities in the country;
(b) if so, the number of cases reported
and persons arrested during the current
year, country-wise;
(c) whether it is a fact that these spies
DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that under the
crop insurance scheme like Modified
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme and
Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme
premium rate has been increased by the
Government payable by the farmers;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Minorities in Police Force
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
5033.
(c) the corrective steps taken by the
Government in this regard?
SHRI ASADUDDIN
OWAISI:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Unemployment among Physically
Handicapped
5031.
SHRI JANARDAN SINGH
SIGRIWAL:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
that a large number of disabled and mentally
ill people are without any employment;
(b) if so, whether the Government is
considering to provide them gainful
employment;
x`g ea=h
be pleased to refer to Unstarred
Question No. 3610 dated 5th August, 2014
regarding Representation of Minorities in
Police Force and to state:
(a) whether the information has since
been collected;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken or being taken by
the Government to increase the
representation of Minorities in the Police
Force in the country?
Construction of Sports Stadia
(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
and
†5034. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD
MISHRA:
SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:
SHRI AJAY TAMTA:
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
Tigers in Wild
5032.
SHRI GODSE HEMANT
TUKARAM:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
data on tigers in the wild in the country;
(b) if so, the details indicating the number
of male, female and tiger cubs separately,
State-wise; and
(c) the steps being taken for tiger
conservation in the State of Maharashtra?
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the number of sports stadia set up
in various States and the name of States
where sports stadia has not been set up
including Uttar Pradesh, State/UT-wise;
(b) the proposal received from the
States including Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand
to construct new stadia in the States along
with the action taken thereon, State/
UT-wise;
(c) the name of places where the
construction work of stadia are pending
due to non-allocation of land in
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Uttar Pradesh and the remedial steps taken
by the Government in this regard;
(d) whether the Government proposes
to promote outdoor sports like boat racing
in the country; and
(e) if so, the details of steps taken and
the funds allocated/released for the purpose
so far, State/UT-wise?
Endangered Species
5035.
SHRI PR.
SENTHILNATHAN:
ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:
Innovation in various fields of
Petrochemical and Downstream Plastics
Processing Industry for the outstanding
contribution in these fields, every year;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
criteria adopted for conferring awards;
(c) the name of persons conferred the
awards along with their respective fields
during each of the last three years and the
current year; and
(d) the prize/cash amount given to the
said awardees during the said period?
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Closure of Hostels for SC/OBC
Students
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
5037.
be pleased to state:
(a) whether as per the latest data
released by the Zoological Survey of India
the number of endangered species has
doubled in just the last two years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reasons for the two fold increase
in the number of endangered species in the
country; and
(d) the names of such species along with
the areas/regions of their habitation?
SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI
GEETHA:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any
proposal to close down hostels being run
for SC and OBC students in the country;
and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor, State-wise including
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
Awards for Technology Innovation
5036.
Counter Naxal Strategy
SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
5038.
DR. P. VENUGOPAL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
jlk;u vkSj moZjd ea=h
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to confer National awards for Technology
(a) whether the Government has set up
a panel under advisor to the Home Ministry
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on Left Wing Extremism to review Standard
operating Procedures and counter naxal
strategy in the wake of naxal attack in
Sukma, Chhattisgarh;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the said panel has submitted
its report; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
follow up action taken by the Government
in this regard?
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the policies of Government
is preventing competitive atmosphere for
public sector firms in the country; and
(b) if so, the steps taken or proposed to
be taken for bringing greater functional
autonomy and freedom from bureaucratic
control to the CPSUs?
Agricultural Co-operative Societies
5039.
SHRI SUMEDHANAND
SARSWATI:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
Posting of Nodal Officers
5041.
SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
d`f"k ea=h
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
of the problems/difficulties being faced by
the agriculture co-operative societies across
the country;
(a) whether the Andaman and Nicobar
Administration has initiated any proposal
for posting of Nodal Officer at DRC, Delhi
amongst the Indian Administrative Service
(IAS) level officer, as discussed in Chief
Secretary's Review meeting on 1st October,
2014 for pending issues in the Ministry;
and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
corrective measures taken by the
Government in this regard;
(c) whether any recommendations/
representations have been received from
various quarters including stakeholders in
regard to amendments in the existing MultiState Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act
and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government proposes
to delegate administrative and financial
power to make the cooperative sector more
autonomous and professional; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
probable date of completion?
Integrating Environmental Concerns
5042.
SHRI B.V. NAIK:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
Functiong of CPSUs
5040.
SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is a need for integrating
environmental concerns into planning and
development activities across all sectors in
all the States in the country;
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(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) whether the Government is
considering to include environment in the
concurrent list of the constitution and if
so, the efforts being made in this direction?
(d) whether the Government has any
proposal to set up such CFSLs in all the
States, particularly Haryana; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the time
by which such CFSLs are likely to be set
up in all the States including Haryana?
Grading Methods for Agricultural
Produce
5043.
SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
5045.
KUNWAR SARVESH
KUMAR:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) the name of the agricultural products
approved so far by the core group on
harmonized fruits and vegetables; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government
to improve the grading methods for
agricultural products for export purposes?
Central Forensic Science
Laboratories
5044.
ACP to NDMC Teachers
SHRI DUSHYANT
CHAUTALA:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that many
teachers who joined New Delhi Municipal
Council during the period 1998 and 2001
have been denied Assured Career
Progression (ACP) without assigning any
reason; and
(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the
corrective steps taken in this regard?
Tiger Plan
5046.
ADV. JOICE GEORGE:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
x`g ea=h
i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is shortage of Central
Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) and
DNA profiling centres and inadequate
technical manpower and equipments in
such centres in the country;
(a) whether the National Tiger
Conservation Authority (NTCA) has given
approval to the tiger plan (2012-2022)
submitted by the Periyar Tiger Reserve
Authorities;
(b) if so, whether the Government
proposes to establish new CFSLs during
the 12th Plan Period;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the
allocation of funds made by the Government
for this purpose;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the NTCA has received
proposals to close the PTR for a stipulated
time in a year; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
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Sugamya Bharat Campaign
5047.
SHRIMATI HEMA
MALINI:
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
reasons therefor along with the corrective
steps taken in this regard?
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
Coconut Production
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
5049.
SHRI D.K. SURESH:
be pleased to state:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
(a) whether the Government is
contemplating to launch a massive
campaign 'Sugamya Bharat' (Accessibility
India), to sensitise people on accessibility
issues concerning persons with disabilities,
besides creating an awareness on improving
facilities for them;
d`f"k ea=h
(b) if so, the details of the salient features
thereof;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with
the funds allocated and spent during the
last three years and the current year; Statewise and Year-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes
to provide disabled friendly facilities in its
establishments; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the steps taken by the Government to
provide disabled friendly facilities in all its
establishments as well as direct the State
Governments
and
autonomous
organisations in this regard?
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Union Government has
introduced any rejuvenation programme for
coconut in various States of the country
including Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh;
(c) whether the Government is aware
that coconut growers in Karnataka are in
distress as the coconut yield has come
down due to various diseases; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the
Government to rescue the coconut growers
of various States including Karnataka?
Assistance to Coconut Farmers
Crushing of Sugarcane
5050.
†5048. SHRI AJAY MISHRA TENI:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION
miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k
ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether crushing of sugarcane has
not started in most of the private sector
sugar mills of Uttar Pradesh affecting the
sugarcane farmers and sowing of the new
crop; and
SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR
REDDY:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
received any proposal from the State
Government of Andhra Pradesh to provide
the financial assistance to the coconut
farmers which suffered with Phailin, Floods
and heavy rains, etc.;
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
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(c) the action taken by the Government
thereon?
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship
Scheme
†5053. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:
Effect of Pesticides
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
†5051. SHRI OM BIRLA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vf/kdkfjrk ea=h
be pleased to state:
d`f"k ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the regular
use of pesticides is harmful for the health
of farmers since it damages their DNA and
may cause diseases such as cancer;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether toxins in pesticides have
caused deaths of the farmers;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government
for the protection of the farmers from these
harmful chemical pesticides?
(a) the number of students belonging to
the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) who
have availed the benefits for pursuing
M.Phil and Ph.D under the Rajiv Gandhi
National Fellowship Scheme during the last
two years, State-wise;
(b) whether all the eligible students
belonging to OBCs are getting the benefits
under the scheme in the country; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Installation of Electronic Meter in
Auto-rickshaws
†5054. SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
Business of Cold Drinks Companies
be pleased to state:
†5052. SHRI BODHSINGH
BHAGAT:
Will the Minister of
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
x`g ea=h
FOOD
[kk| izlaLdj.k m|ksx ea=h
(a) whether the Government has made
installation of electronic meter compulsory
in auto-rickshaws running in the National
Capital Territory (NCT) and National
Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the American companies
such as Pepsi, Coca Cola, Nestle have
submitted any application to do business
in the food processing sector in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government
in this regard?
(c) whether the Government has
received complaints with regard to running
of auto-rickshaws without electronic metre
in Delhi and its neighbouring areas;
(d) if so, the action taken by the
Government in this regard; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government
to check such cases in future?
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
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Safety of Passengers
Condition of Roads in Delhi
5055.
SHRIMATI MEENAKSHI
LEKHI:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware
of the pathetic condition of roads in
National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi
including roads around cooperative housing
societies in Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps
taken by Municipal Corporation of Delhi
(MCD) and New Delhi Municipal
Corporation (NDMC) to repair such roads;
(c) whether the Government is
considering an amendment to the Delhi
Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 or any
other related Acts in order to ensure that
the MCD carries out regular repair and
maintenance works of roads; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Cases Registered under Section 367
of IPC
5056.
SHRIMATI V. SATHYA
BAMA:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS
x`g ea=h
be pleased to state:
5057.
SHRI DILEEP SINGH
BHURIA:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
prescribed standards of safety for passenger
cars in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it has been reported that
some car companies are not adhering to
safety standards in manufacturing, leading
to increase in accidents and casualties;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
corrective measures taken by the
Government in this regard;
(e) whether the Government proposes
to adopt global standards as highlighted by
the UN which has called for attention on
Global Road Safety Crisis in September,
2013; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
Status of IL Palakkad
5058.
SHRI M.B. RAJESH:
Will the Minister of HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
AND
PUBLIC
ENTERPRISES
(a) the total number of cases reported
under Section 367 of the Indian Penal Code
(IPC) (Slavery) in the country during each
of the last three years and the current year,
State-wise; and
Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj yksd m|e ea=h
(b) the corrective steps taken in this
regard?
(b) if so, the details thereof and the
recommendation made by the consultant;
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has
appointed consultant to study the issue of
independent status of IL Palakkad;
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(c) whether any decision has been taken
by the Government in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,
the reasons therefor?
(d) if so, the details thereof and the
steps taken by the Government in this
regard?
Setting of Commission for
Identification of Most Backwards
Ban on Sports Athletic
5059.
SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS
AND SPORTS
†5060. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND EMPOWERMENT
lkekftd U;k; vkSj vfèdkfjrk ea=h
;qok ekeys vkSj [ksy ea=h
be pleased to state:
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes
to Constitute a commission to identify the
most backwards among the other backward
classes (OBC);
(a) whether Indian Sprinter Woman won
bronze medal in two hundred metre race in
Asian Athletics Championship, has been
banned in International athletic competition
due to fail in a gender test;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has
received representations from various
quarters against the rules of sexual identity;
and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time
by which the said commission is likely to
be constituted; and
(c) if not, whether the Government is
considering to prepare any special scheme
for the most backward classes??
NEW DELHI;
December 17, 2014
Agrahayana 26, 1936 (Saka)
†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.
ANOOP MISHRA,
Secretary-General.
INDEX
(Ministry-wise)
Agriculture
:
4836, 4853, 4867, 4870, 4884, 4897, 4902,
4905, 4913, 4926, 4928, 4939, 4944, 4945, 4947,
4958, 4960, 4968, 4970, 4975, 4987, 4994, 4998,
4999, 5001, 5002, 5009, 5012, 5013, 5022, 5024,
5030, 5039, 5043, 5049, 5050, 5051,
Chemicals and Fertilizers
: 4846, 4847, 4848, 4855, 4863, 4874, 4895, 4925,
4965, 4977, 5006, 5027, 5036
Consumer Affairs, Food and
Public Distribution
: 4833, 4835, 4842, 4889, 4892, 4901, 4903, 4906,
4909, 4937, 4954, 4957, 4959, 4982, 4985, 5014,
5019, 5023, 5048
Environment, Forests and
Climate Change
:
Food Processing Industries
: 4876, 5021, 5052
Heavy Industries and Public
Enterprises
:
Home Affairs
: 4831, 4834, 4841, 4843, 4844, 4849, 4859, 4865,
4866, 4873, 4878, 4880, 4882, 4883, 4887, 4890,
4891, 4893, 4898, 4910, 4915, 4916, 4917, 4923,
4931, 4932, 4933, 4934, 4938, 4940, 4941, 4942,
4964, 4976, 4981, 4986, 4995, 5003, 5004, 5008,
5010, 5011, 5018, 5020, 5025, 5026, 5028, 5033,
5038, 5041, 5044, 5045, 5054, 5055, 5056
Social Justice and Empowerment
:
4839, 4840, 4845, 4856, 4862, 4877, 4896, 4904,
4908, 4914, 4927, 4935, 4952, 4972, 4983, 4991,
4992, 4996, 5007, 5015, 5031, 5037, 5047, 5053,
5060
Youth Affairs and Sports
:
4837, 4881, 4961, 4962, 4966, 4967, 4980, 4989,
5034, 5059
4838, 4850, 4851, 4852, 4854, 4857, 4858,
4861, 4864, 4868, 4869, 4871, 4872, 4875, 4879,
4885, 4888, 4894, 4899, 4907, 4912, 4920, 4921,
4922, 4924, 4929, 4930, 4943, 4946, 4948, 4951,
4953, 4955, 4956, 4963, 4969, 4971, 4978, 4979,
4984, 4988, 4990, 4993, 4997, 5000, 5005, 5016,
5017, 5029, 5032, 5035, 5042, 5046
4832, 4860, 4886, 4900, 4911, 4918, 4919, 4936,
4949, 4950, 4973, 4974, 5040, 5057, 5058
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