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20, Monday, AprH 7, 2CICJ3ICMItni 17, 1925 (Sekll) SUBJECT OBITUARY REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................. .

SUSPENSION OF QUESTION HOUR Regarding situation in Iraq ....•.........................•.•...•••.•.•••.•.......•...•••.•.•....•.........•..........•...•.....•.......... ... 2--30 WRITIEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ·Starred Question Nos.
341-360 ................•.•...•............................•.....•....•.•...•.••••••..•••...•.•...............••.

3()-..61 Unstarred Question Nos.

3491-3720 .....................................................................•............................. PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE ................................................................................................................... .
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................ .

STANDING COMMITIEE ON EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Eleventh Report ...............................................................................................................................•....• STANDING COMMITIEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Forty-Sixth to Forty-eighth Reports .................................................................................................... .
61-406 409-10 410-11 411 411 INDIAN COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS (AMENDMENT) BILL-Intmduced ............................................. .

411--412 MATIERS UNDER RULE 3n (i) Need to introduce a local train between Ahmedabad and Abu Road and extend Arawall Express upto Mumbai Central Shri Haribhai Chaudhary ............................................................................................. .

(ii) Need to withdraw excise duty and sales tax under VAT.
Imposed on powerIoom industry in Rajasthan Prof. Rasa Singh Rawat ............................................................................................. .

(iii) Need to ensure proper utilisation of fundi for development of forest land particularly In Himachal Pradesh 412 413 Shri Maheshwar Singh ................................................................................................ .

413--414 (iv) Need to develop Wilson Hill in Dharampur area of BaIear Partiamentary Con8IItuency.
Gujarat as place of tourist Importance Shri Manibhai Rarnjlbhai Chaudhri ............................................................................ .

414 (v) Need to set up Food Procalling Indultries in Domariaganj P8I'Iiana1tary ConeIIUncy, U.P.

Shri RarnpaI SIf91 .................. _ ................................................................................. .

414-415 SUbJECT (ii) (vi) Need to ensure proper maintenance of National Highway No.
28 A between Indo-Nepal border and Raxaul in Bihar Dr. M.P.

Jaiswal .......................................................................................................... .

(vii) Need to upgrade the old Kanpur Railway Station as a major station Shri Shriprakash Jaiswal ............................................................................................. .

(viii) Need to provide financial assistance to the Government of Orissa for upgradation of Angul- Tikarpara road in Orissa Shri K.P.
Singh Deo ................................................................................................... .

(ix) Need to provide better telephone facilities in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts, Rajasthan Col.

(Retd.)

Sona Ram Choudhary ........................................................................... .
(xl Need to take steps; to solve the problems faced by depositors of Postal Savings Accounts in Kerala ColuMNs 415 415 416 416 Shri Ramesh Chennithala ........................................................................................... .
417 (xi) Need to consider the altemative proposals of the Govemment of West Bengal for construction of East-West Corridor of the National Highway running through northem part of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal Shrimati Minati Sen ..................................................................................................... .

417-418 (xii) Need to provide additional Central assistance for welfare of tribals in Parvathipuram Parliamentary Constituency of Andhra Pradesh Dr. D.V.G.
Shankar Rao ............................................................................................ .

418 (xiii) Need to have a transparent policy on disinvestment Shri Ramji Lal Suman ................................................................................................ .

418--419 (xiv) Need to expedite completion of oil refinery project at Paradeep, Orissa Shri Trilochan Kanungo .............................................................................................. .
419 (xv) Need to open more post offices in Ponnani and entire district of Malappuram in Kerala Shri G.M.

Banatwalla .................................................................................................. .

419-420 LOK SABHA DEBATES LOK SABHA 11.01 hra.

McxIday, Apd 7, 2OO3'ChaiI1a 17, 1925 (Saka) (The Members then stood in silence for a short while.)

The Lok Sabha met at Eleven of the Clock 11.03 hr •.
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair) SUSPENSION OF QUESTION HOUR OBITUARY REFERENCES Regarding Situation In Iraq {English] (English] MR. SPEAKER: Hon.

Members, I have to inform the House of the sad demise of one of our former colleagues, Shri Gopal Outt Mengi.

Shri Gopal Outt Mengi was a Member of the Third lok Sabha from 1962 to 1967 representing the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Earlier, Shri Mengi was a Member of the Jammu and Kashmir legislature during 1946.
A person with a religious bent of mind, Shri Mengi was President of Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Hindu Sabha and member of Shri Sanatan Oharam Sabha, Jammu and Oogri Sanstha, Jammu.

Shri Mengi was an active social and political worker.

He took active part in labour and co-operative movements.

Shri Gopal Outt Mengi passed away on 11 February, 2003 at Jammu at the age of 89.

We deeply mourn the loss of this friend and I am sure the House would join me in conveying our condolences to the bereaved family.
As the hon.

Members are aware, 24 persons were massacred by terrorists at Nadimarg village in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on 24 March, 2003.

We deeply mourn the loss of lives of these innocent people and strongly deplore this inhuman and cowardly act of violence.

The House may place on record its deep sense of grief on this tragedy.

The House may now stand in silence for a short while as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed souls.
... (lnterruptions) SHRI PRIVA RANJAN OASMUNSI (Raiganj): Sir, we have given notice for Adjournment Motion on the on· going crisis in Iraq .

... (lnterruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I have received several notices of Adjournment Motion and also a notice for suspension of Question Hour has been received by me.

The notices on Adjournment Motion are on 'Aggression on Iraq by the United States and UK Coalition Forces'.

The notices have been received from the following Members.
They are, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Shri Ramji Lal Suman, Shri Subodh Roy, Shri Basu Deb Acharia, Kunwar Akhilesh Singh, Shri G.M.

Banatwalla, Shri Priya Ranjan Oasmunsi, Shri Jaipal Reddy, Shri Rupchand Pal, Shri Somnath Chatte~ee and Shri Sunil Khan.

There is also a notice from Shri Basudeb Acharia, Shri Ajoy Chakraborty and Shri V. Radhakrishnan regarding an alleged attack by police on Members of Parliament while demonstrating in different parts of Kerala on 17th March, 2003.
Shri Ramdas Athawale also has given a notice regarding killing of a dalit in Nandurburg district in Maharashtra.

Shri J.S.

Brar has given a notice regarding political murder of the former Home Minister of Gujarat.

These are all the notices that I have received.

I have also received several notices regarding suspension of Question Hour for discussing 'Aggression on Iraq by the United States and UK Coalition Forces'.
These notices have been given by Shri Basu Oeb Acharia, Shri Priya Ranjan Oasmunsi, Shri G.M.

Banatwalla, Kunwar Akhilesh Singh, Shri M.O.H.

Farooq, Shri Rupchand Pal, Shri K.H.

Muniyappa, Shri E.M.S.

Natchiappan and Shri Ram Vilas Paswan.

3 Suspension of Question Hour APRil 7, 2003 Suspension of Question Hour 4 I have also received a notice from the hon.

Minister of External Affairs.

He wants to make a statement in the House on the seme subject.
Therefore, when the issue will come up for a discussion here,.

This is the most urgent matter.

That is why we want that the Question Hour should be suspended and we should immediately take up the Adjournment Motion on this unprovoked attack on Iraq and the failure of the Govemment of India to take a clear stand on the issue.

[Translation] ... (Interruptions) [Translation] SHRI RAMJI LAl SUMAN (Firozabad): Mr. Speaker, Sir.
before the statement of hon'ble Minister, this matter should be debated and we should be listened to ... (lnterruptions) I want your protection on the issue.

... (Interruptions) I have given a notice of Adjoumment motion on this issue, therefore we should be listened first.

... (Interruptions) (English] MR. SPEAKER: Several notices for suspension of the Question Hour have been given.

Why the Question Hour should be suspended is the question before us.

... (lnterruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.


... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Shri Basu Deb Acharia has given a notice for suspension of the Question Hour.

Will he please tell me why he wants that the Question Hour should be suspended?

SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA (Bankura): We have given Adjournment Notices also against aggression by the United States of America on Iraq.

In spite of our demand, the Government of India has not come forward with a condemnation of this US aggression on Iraq.
Today IS the 19th day of this aggression.

Bypassing public opinion the world over, bypassing the UNO also, the United States 01 America has unilaterally attacked Iraq.

They are destroying and are killing thousands and thousands of people.

This is the most urgent matter today before us.

Everywhere people are agitating and demonstrating.

In India also, in a number of places, demonstrations are taking place.
This is a very urgent matter as a small country with a population of 2.5 crore people is being attacked.

It is being bombed everyday killing the people.

including children, and destroying the property.

Hospitals are being bombed and children are being killed.

SHRI RAMJI LAl SUMAN: Mr. Speaker.

Sir, My list Adjournment Motion notice first the in is ... (lnterruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: I am discussing only the suspension of the Question Hour.
The next name in the list is Shri Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi.
SHRI PRIVA RANJAN DASMUNSI: From the Congress Party we gave the notice today to suspend the Question Hour not with the remote intention to disturb the proceedings of the House, but we felt as the principal Opposition Party that the biggest question on the first day of the resumed Session of Parliament is peace in the Middie-East, specially in Iraq, stoppage of the war and to refer back the entire matter to the United Nations once again in order to ensure the cease-fire.
We felt with great dismay that the Government of india is speaking in different voices through different Cabinet Ministers for the last few days, right from the day of recess till today.

They are not attaching due importance to this issue and they have not understood the mood of the Indian people who stood for the freedom of every country and for the sovereignty of every country.
The basic thrust of the Non Aligned Movement as enunciated by the first Govemment of this Republic is non-interference into anybody's political regime, leaving it to the people of the respective countries.

So, our Congress Party, once again makes it clear that war against Iraq violates all accepted canons of intemationallaw, and therefore, needs to the condemned.
Even at this hour, the Congress Party appeals that there should be immediate cessation of hoslnity against Iraq, and the Whole matter once again should be referred back to the United Nations to find a peaceful and honourable solution, acceptable to all concerned parties.

On the first day of the Session.

had it been Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, or had it been Shrimati Indira Gandhi, they would have come to the House and forced the Prime Minister to take the nation into confidence.
This is what we expected today.

We are sorry, we are missing that 5 Suspension of Question Hour CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Suspension of Question Hour 6 kind of legacy, the tradition that was followed by the Indian Government time and again in the matters of peace.

and that too of getting world peace.

I am sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir, nothing can be more important than this question of war agai1st Iraq.
Therefore, we mooted this Motion that the Question Hour should be suspended and the Iraq issue should be taken up, and taken up through Adjoumment Motion.

The External Affairs Minister should not make a statement.

It is the Prime Minister who is collectively answerable to the nation, who should make a statement, and should take the House into confidence .

... (lnterruptions) SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA (Canara): The Prime Minister has said that if there is a war then he will come back.

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.. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Shri G.M.

Banatwalla.

... (Interruptions) {T fanslation] MR. SPEAKER: House is running in proper manner.

I want to know as to why the Members of the Opposition want the suspension of the Question Hour.

{English] SHRI G.M.

BANATWALLA (Ponnani): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have given notice for the suspension of the Question Hour to discuss the Iraq situation.

Sir, the aggression against Iraq by the United States and its Allies has reached a very critical stage.
The deplorable aggression is in defiance of all intemational principles, of all canons of intemational law, of all world opinion, and of all humanitarian considerations.

Sir, the whole House must rise with a sense of urgency to demand an immediate end of the war and to demand that the United States and its Allied forces immediately withdraw from Iraq.
Sir, the weak, inadequate and ambiguous policy of our Government has rendered India irrelevant to intemational developments of serious and far-reaching consequences.

Sir, it is necessary that the whole House rises to demand an end to the war.

It is necessary that the whole House rises to demand that this aggression must stop and the United States and its Allied Forces withdraw.

President Bush must be tried as a war criminal.

That is an absolute necessity.

The United States must compensate Iraq.


All sanctions against Iraq must be withdrawn.

The situation is very critical.

I have given an Adjoumment Motion, and I would request you to suspend and dispense with this usual Question Hour on a matter of such buming problem, and to take up Adjoumment Motion for the purpose of discussion.

(Translation) KUNWAR AKHILESH SINGH (Maharajganj, U.P.

): Mr. Speaker, Sir entire humanity is suffering due to the barbarous manner in which the USA has invaded Iraq.
Iraq has always supported India on all.

international fora on all the issue.

Humanists all over the world are criticising this barbaric act of the USA and Britain and a number of countries have condemned this action of the USA.
It is unfortunate that last time also the entire opposition had demanded time and again that Govemment should enable the House to condemn the act of the USA by passing a resolution but hon'ble Prime Minister cleverly ducked the proposal of the opposition, thereafter he also called an all party meeting".

It has only raised the morale of countries such as USA.
THE MiNISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI BHAVNABEN DEVRAJBHAI CHIKHALlA): He did not say that.

[English) MR. SPEAKER: I will remove those words from the record.

(Translation) ... (Interruptions) KUNWAR AKHILESH SINGH: My submission is that this act of the USA is being watched by all nations ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Akhilesh ji, the issue before us is as to why question-hour be suspended.
Speak only regarding that.

Rarndas ji, Please sit down.

... (Interruptions) KUNWAR AKHILESH SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir they are now discomfited by our revealing the truth.

They should be brave enough to accept the truth.

"Expunged as ordered by the chair.

7 Suspension of Question Hour APRIL 7, 2003 Suspension of Question Hour 8 Thousands of innocent citizens of Iraq have been killed by the US and British forces.

This act of the USA and Britain is nothing short of a criminal act.
We ought to declare the US and Britain war criminals and the House should unanimously condemn this action of the USA by passing a resolution .

... (lnterruptions) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have given notice of Adjournment Motion.

wherein I have requested that this issue be discussed by suspending all other business of the House.

It IS a matter of urgent public importance and is the most burning topic.
USA wants to establish its dictatorship al\ over the world through his war, therefore, please allow this issue to be discussed by suspending all other business of the House.

(English) SHRI K.H.

MUNIYAPPA (Kolar): Sir, war against Iraq is war against the human beings of the countries of the WOrld.
India, beginning from time of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru till today, is a peace-loving country and the Congress Working Committee has said that the war against Iraq violates all accepted canons of international law and, therefore, needs to be condemned.
The Congress Party appeals that there should be an immediate cessation or cease-fire of the hostilities against Iraq and the whole matter should once again be referred back to the United Nations to find a peaceful and honourable solution acceptable to all the concerned parties.

This is a serious matter.

So, I request the hon.

Speaker to suspended the Question Hour at this juncture.
E.M. SHRI SUDARSANA NATCHIAPPAN (Sivaganga): The entire world is now worried about the activities of the United States of America and the United Kingdom in the name of coalition forces.

They are killing unarmed people.

Millions of children are killed.

Mothers are weeping everyday.

Old people are weeping that their total generation is going of be lost by the invasion of the Americans.

We want to become the Member of the Security Council.

but, at the same time, we, the Indian Government.


is not at all worried about it.

They have not come forward with a clear statement.

They have not asked the NAM to be convened so that, in the name of NAM, we can make the American forces withdraw from the soil of another nation.

We are not doing it.

At the same time, we are looking at it as spectators.

Our hon.
Our hon.

Prime Minister is not coming forward with a clear statement telling that India is for peace, India is for non-invasion of any sovereign country and the people of the world should obey peaceful means.

The United Nations' Charter is to be respected.

The legal means which are given in the United Nations' Charter are not at all followed by the so-called superpower.

Why should we be afraid of the United States when Pakistan is waived of one billion dollars and when our enemies are given al\ help?
Our people, the Indian people, are killed in Kashmir.

Our people are killed in Maharashtra by the so-called lSI.

But we do not have any voic~ to say to the U.S., 'Look, you are creating all the trouble in our soil and you are creating all the trouble everywhere: Tomorrow, Shn Vajpayee may be replaced by somebody by America and may say that it is worried about Shri Vajpayee.

The Congress Party in its Working Committee has passed a Resolution.

I may be permitted to read a portion of it.


It says: "The Congress calls for an immediate end to hostilities to give another opportunity to the United Nations system to secure full adherence to the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions by Iraq as repeatedly offered by Iraq itself.

The relevant UN Resolutions do not call for regime change but disarmament of Iraq of its remaining Weapons of Mass Destruction, if indeed it has any.
The goal is best achieved by the resumption of inspection process which was proceeding satisfactorily until it was interrupted by unilateral military action, not in consonance with the UN Charter and without the UN Security Council authorisation."

Why is the humanity now lOOking at one force only?

Now, the Question Hour has to be suspended because every minute people's life is destroyed by the U.S. Army.

That should be stopped.


That is why we want to say that the Question Hour should be suspended and this House should be heard.

This House which is an apex institution of the biggest democracy should be heard by the entire world and the entire humanity.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL (Hoogly): Sir, the failure of the Government of India to outright condemn the barbaric military aggression on Iraq and on the Iraqi people, in gross violation of all civilised norms, in violation of the international laws, in violation of the UN Charter, has resulted in our isolation from the world community.

This failure to condemn is not only isolating us from our friends but also from the swelling public opinion.
Iraq has always been our friend and when such a country is being attacked and so mercilessly bombarded daily for the last nineteen days, the least we demand from this Government is that it should outright condemn this military aggression, 9 Suspension of Question Hour CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Suspension of Question Hour 10 this barbaric aggression, on Iraq.
This great nation, which has a great and glorious heritage of anti-imperialist struggle, which has championed the cause of anti- imperialism, is deviating.

This Government is practising a marked deviation from that path.

It is most regrettable.

This Government is getting more and more inalevant in the world community.

In such a situation, we have submitted an Adjoumment Motion so that this matter could be taken up urgently for consideration.
We should unitedly voice the opinion and it should be reflected through a Resolution which would not only condemn this military aggression but also urge them to stop this war or act of aggression and that everything should be settled at the United Nations only.

{English} MR. SPEAKER: Dr. Vijay Kumar Malhotra, there are eight Members who have given notices for suspension of Oueation Hour.

After aHowing all those Members, I am going to permit you.
(Tf'lIIISIation ) DR. VIJA Y KUMAR MALHOTRA: We can at least oppose.

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.. (Interruptions) (Translation) SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN (Hajipur): Mr. Speaker, Sir, first we are discussing the issue whether Question Hour be suspended or not.

... (Interruptions) SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA: We want a full debate.

[English} MR. SPEAKER: Shri Ram Vilas Paswan wants to make an argument.

MR. SPEAKER: That is the question before us.

... (Interruptions) (Translation) MR. SPEAKER: Hon.

Members, please sit down.


... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I am listening to the argument as to why the Question Hour should be suspended.

Shri Ram Vilas Paswan can make his argument.

... (Interruptions) SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA: Sir, I am on a point ... (Interruptions) What do they intend to do?

of order .

They have circulated a Supplementary Ust of Business saying that the Minister is going to make a statement.

Sir, you have not yet decided on the Adjoumment Motion.
So, how can they circulate the Supplementary List of Business for making a statement when the whole House desires to have a full discussion on this issue?

MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of order.

Please take your seat.

(Translation) DR. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA (South Delhi): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I should also be allowed to speak.

Same things are being repeated over and over again.

You are not anowing us to speak.


... (Interruptions) SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Your secretariat has released a paper regarding statement of the hon'ble Minister on the issue.

Now I feel that this matter is before the House, only it has to decide whether it should be taken up as an adjoumment Motion or the debate should be preceded by a statement from the hon'ble Minister.

This is not proper .

... (Interruptions).

I have given notice for the suspension of Question Hour.
This issue is not limited to just Iraq and the USA.

Just four days ago, we have seen President Bush speaking on TV that, after tackling Iraq he will sort out the issue I?etween India and Pakistan.
I would like to tell the External Affairs Minister, Shri Yashwant Sinha, that he will not sort out the issue between India and Pakistan, it will neither be done by the Prime Minister of India and President of Pakistan, after the USA wins in Iraq, President Bush propose to solve all issues including that of Kashmir between India and Pakistan on his own terms.

At that time.

they will not have any moral right to condemn that before the world.

Therefore this is not the matter of just Iraq.


Iraq has been a friendly country.

It is a Muslim country.

but irrespective of the fact it has always supported us against Pakistan whenever the need arose.

Iraq has also been supplying petroleum products to us at low cost.

And now our friendy country is being invaded and we are only preaching.

UNO is being flouted there.

Its security Council has become totally defunct.

Both the Houses and the nation needs to think where do we stand in such a acenario.
11 Suspension of Question Hour APRIL 7, 2003 Suspension of Question Hour 12 I condemn President Bush in clear terms.

I have not seen Hitler or Mussolini but the face of President Bush appears even more grotesque than that of Hitler ... (lnterruptions) Though I condemn President Bush, yet I salute the American people as they have come out on road against their own govemment.

Australian people have also come out.

They are gheraoing their own Prime Minister and the Parliament.
I have seen on TV what is happening in the Parliament of U.K.

The manner in which it has displayed its anger over the issue of Iraq is even worse than what is done here.

But I am sorry at the statement of our Prime Minister.

He had given his statement on 12th March, when you had allowed him to clarify on his statement as a special case.

At the time of clarification hon'ble Prime Minister had said while concluding, "I hope that there is no war and therefore there is no need to reply to ir.
When several Members asked as to what he would do in case of war and Shri Basudeb Acharia had asked why does he not condemn it.

Hon'ble Prime Minister replied, "Mr. Speaker, Sir I believe that there will be no unilateral action, we will condemn it if it occurs.

It happened on 12th March and is in record.

At that time, hon'ble Prime Minister had said that he would condemn it.

Thereafter he called a meeting of Opposition leaders.

But even then the resolution regarding condemnation was not passed.
To what extent he is prepared to g07 He had said that he would condemn if something happens.

Today, Innocent citizens and children are being killed there.

No chemical or other weapons of mass destruction has been found there.

Even then, Government of India have dilly dally policy.
I would like to quote poet Dinkar: ·Samar Sesh hai nahin paap ka Shagi kewal vyagh Jo T atashth hai samay likhega unka bhi apradh" So, I would like to say that history will never forgive the NDA Govemment and its Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihar!

Vajpayee.

The name of his Govemment will go down in black letters in the history.

DR. RAGHUVANSH PRADAD SINGH (Vaishall): Mr. Speaker, Sir, eyes of all nations are on us .
... (Interruptions) Therefore Question Hour should be suspended and US war over Iraq should be condemned ... (Interruptions) Sir, the issue should be discussed by suspending Question Hour and the House should pass a resolution condemning US action ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I allow so many Members to speak.

Will you allow me to speak or not 7 Please sit down.

[English] I have heard the hon.

Members who have expressed their anxiety about the issue of Iraq.
I really understand the importance of this subject.

I also understand that normally we do not permit the suspension of Question Hour.

I am thinking that the issue being very serious, this particular matter can be taken up on a priority basis.

Before I take a decision, since Dr. Vijay Kumar Malhotra has expressed his desire to speak, ·1 am allowing him to speak on the suspension of Question Hour, considering the importance of the problem.
[Translation] SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have given notice of Adjoumment.

... (lnterruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.

... (Interruptions) [Translation] DR. RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Question Hour should be suspended .

.. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Shri Malhotra, you may speak.

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.. (Interruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.

I am going to take a decision on the suspension of Question Hour.
Before I take a decision on that, I would permit Shri Mulayam Singh and also Shri Somnath ChaHerjee to speak.

[Translation] SHRI MULAYAM SINGH YADAV (Sambhal): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I don't want to stop him from speaking .. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Shri Mulayam Singh, I would allow you also .

... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: This is mont than enough.

13 Suspension of Question Hour CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Suspension of Question Hour 14 (Translation] What are you doing?
Do you not wanI8 that House should function?

Please sit down.

... (Interruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: Dr. Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, you are a member of the panel of Chairmen.

You must understand.

(Translation] are they its masters.

Attacking another country by completely disregarding the UNO is like murdering UNO and is against humanity and civilisation.
When the whole country is one on the issue, why do we try to create discord among ourselves • ... (Interruptions) SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir.

the the Government from proposal should come ... (Interruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: He is a member of this House.

He has every right to speak.

You do not understand.

You are a very senior Member.

Please sit down.

Malhotra ji, please speak.


... (Interruptions) ... (lnterruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Dr. Vijay Kumar Malhotra, whatever you are saying is going on record.

Please go ahead.

MR. SPEAKER; Only the speech of Shri Malhotra will go on record.

Nothing else, including slogans, would go on record.

(Translation] ... (Interruptions) ... (Interruptions)" MR. SPEAKER: Raghuvansh ji, please do not think that just because you have a loud voice, you can speak any time your wish.

This is not right.
This is not right.

I have heard you twice.

Now I will not permit you.

Malhotra ji, I permit you to speak.

DR. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA; Mr. Speaker, Sir, the barbaric action of Britain and US on Iraq has been condemned in no uncertain terms here and I would like to condemn their action even more harshly.

The whole country is one on this issue.

The USA and Britain have not only invaded Iraq ... (Interruptions) Mr. Speaker, Sir, no one has given the US and Britain right to make the UNO irrelevant.
SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA (Jhabua): Hon'ble Prime Minister should say this.

DR. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA: I am putting forth the views of my party.

Govemment would say later what it has to say.

MR. SPEAKER: He has the right to speak.

How can it be that only you have the right to speak and he doesn't.

Please sit down and let Shri Malhotra conclude.

DR. VIJA Y KUMAR MALHOTRA: When they were speaking, I had not interrupted them.

It is not proper that we listen to them and they do not listen to us .
... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Only your apeech would be recorded.

Please carry on.

DR. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA: Be it Saddam, or Bin Laden or AI Oaeda it was the USA which created them.

It was America which created T a1iban and Bin Laden and provided them weapons.

These 'Bhashmasurs' were created by the USA only.

First it creates them and then invades to destroy them.

Innocent and children are being killed in Iraq, therefore the war should stop at once.
I am surprised that amid reports of srnaU children being killed in the attack we are playing politics.

... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: You speak whether Question Hour SHRI RAWI LAL SUMAN: This is highly objectionable be suspended or not.

DR. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA: That is what I am saying.

The US and Britain are not the global police nor "Not recorded.
... {Interruptions) {English} SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DASMUNSI: Sir, I totally object to this • ... (Interruptions) 15 Suspension of Question Hour APRIL 7, 2003 Suspension of Question Hour 16 SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE (Bolpur): Mr. [English1 Speaker.

Sir.

what is this going on?

... {lnterruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.

Let Shri Mulayam MR. SPEAKER: Dr. Vijay Kumar Malhotra, let me know your opinion about the suspension of Question Hour.

Singh Yadav speak now.


[Translation1 {Translation} DR. VIJA Y KUMAR MALHOTRA: My party is in Government.

... (lnterruptions) They demand that hon'ble Prime Minister should condemn it.

My party has passed a resolution in Indore.

We want the war to stop but whether the USA will stop war only if this resolution is passed and is suspended the Question Hour ... (Interruptions) (English1 MR. SPEAKER: Nothing will go on record except what Dr. ViJay Kumar Malhotra says.
... (Interruptions)" MR. SPEAKER: No slogan should be taken on record. '"

(Interruptions)" [Translation1 DR. VIJA Y KUMAR MALHOTRA: Earlier America waived off a loan of one crore dollar outstanding against Pakistan and now it has waived off another debt of Rs.

5 thousand crore-why this has been done.

... (Interruptions) Therefore.

I would like to say that we should not involve politics in this matter.

The whole country is united and everybody should be allowed to putforth his views.
... (lnterruptions), whether we would be able to stop the war by suspending the Question Hour ... (Interruptions).

Why politics is being played here?

Do not we have sympathy towards the small children dying in Iraq war?

Politics is being played even on the killings of children.

... (Interruptions).

MR. SPEAKER: Shri Mulayam Singh, now it is your tum to speak.

DR. VIJA Y KUMAR MALHOTRA: Mulayam Singhji, we listen you patiently but when we start speaking, your party members continuously interrupt us.
°Not recorded.

SHRI MULAYAM SINGH YADAV: Mr. Speaker, Sir.

nothing more can be as important as this issue raised before the House today.

Now this .issue is not confined to Iraq only rather it is a threat to the entire world.

America has attacked Iraq ignoring all the modalities of UNO.

UNO Inspectors sent their 1st, II and III reports to Security Council on 27th January, 25th February and 7th March respectively stating that Iraq is fully cooperating them.
They ~Iso stated in clear terms that they did not find any weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

Even then Iraq was attacked.

No party should play politics on this issue.

It is not a matter of a particular party.

The point is that the attack is not confined to Iraq only.

It was a great insult to our country when America threatened that India cannot attack Pakistan in the name of terrorism .

America is playing like a dictator.

America would not confine to Iraq only.


I agree with Shri Ramdas that it would certainly attack India and give support to Pakistan.

Therefore, Malhotraji we are not getting political mileage out of the situation.

I want to say that nothing more can be as important as this issue.

Therefore, Question Hour should be suspended and the House should move a "Ninda Prastav" against this act of America.

Not only "Ninda Prastav" but America should be declared as war criminal.
Today India has got an opportunity to unite all the Non-aligned countries under one umbrella and lead them to oppose America's aggression on Iraq.

It would encourage the poor and backward countries of the world to oppose America's move.

Iraq has always supported India at the time of need.

While America has always created confusions over the important matters.

Therefore, it is not a question of country's independence but India should unite all the Non-aligned countries and lead them.
If the Govemment fails to do so, we would request the opposition parties to get united and invite all Non-aligned countries in Delhi or at any other place and urge them to stand unitedly against America.

Today the country is getting an opportunity to lead but Govemment is backing out for the reasons known to them only.

Their party may pass a resolution in this regard but the entire world is against this criminal act of America.

The entire world consider America as a Criminal and we also support them.
Thousands of innocent people including infants, pregnant women, old and young people are being killed there.

People of America, England and rest of the world are opposing the America's move and our Government should 17 Suspension of Question Hour CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Suspension of Question Hour 18 not Ioos the opportunity to do the same.

We should not confine to just "Ninda PrastaV'.

I would submit that the Government at least stop the imports of American goods.
It will mount some pressure on America.

I further state that if Government fails to do so, then the opposition people should start burning the American goods.

America is trying to dominate, we must boycott it.

India is not weaker in any manner but the sense of violence is being induced in the minds of the people.

There could be no matter more important.

serious and dangerous than this one.

It IS posing a great threat to India.

India is going to suffer most due to this war.


Therefore, Mr. Speaker, Sir, while considering the seriousness of this matter, the Question Hour may please be suspended and discussion should be held on this issue.

{English} SHRI SOMNATH CHATIERJEE; Sir, it is rightly proclaimed that we are the largest democracy in the world.

I want to ask everybody most humbly: is there any urgent ISSue before the world today than this naked aggression which is going on in Iraq for the last 19 days?
Why are we asking for an immediate discussion on this issue?

What has been our response?

Firstly, it was decided that we want to take a middle path.

What can that middle path be?

If there is a war, then you have to make your position very clear.

The hon.

Prime Minister remained non-committal.

Then, when the issue came up for condemnation, he said, 'when the war starts, then we shall condemn it.'

That did not come forward.


When the All-Party meeting was there, I remember, even the allies of the NOA-Shri Chandra Kant Khaire and many others-alrnost unanimously said, 'we should condemn and pass a Resolution'.

I am sure, my friends, who were present there, will support me.

Even then they could only go up to the word 'deplore'.

We said, 'no, we are not satisfied with that'.

How can we accept the seriousness of this Government's attitude on this issue?

Sir, today, we have got the spectacle.


I felt ashamed as an Indian that the Government of America, the U.S. President or Vice-President or somebody is threatening our hon.

Minister of External Affairs, challenging his statement and saying, 'no you cannot do this; you cannot take it.'

This is their hegemonistic attitude.

They can declare anybody as their enemy and can go and walk in there.

A friendly nation like Iraq is being decimated.

Children and innocent people are being killed.


Sir, what is happening in this great country or ours?

We are keeping quite.

I find something is coming out, even when there is a difference of opinion.

What happened in Indore?

However, that is not the response of the Government of India .

... (lnterruptions) Will this country sit quietly?

Will the greatest forum of this country sit here quietly and go through the Question Hour?

This is not a question of only suspending the Question Hour.
but this is a question of expressing the great resolve of this great country.

We have repeatedly requested the Government at an All-Party meeting on this important issue during the last Session break and today also we are requesting.

But there is a total silence from the Government.

I would have understood If they had come forward with a draft Resolution condemning this attack on Iraq and the current situation in Iraq.
If the Govemment had the courage to stand up against America, then they would have come forward with a Resolution condemning this naked aggression.

Not only that, this country should have sent, at least humanitarian aid to Iraq.

Have they done it?

We thought that the Govemment of India would send the troops for the purpose of protecting people, at least, to show our principled objection to this war.
But this Government is sitting quietly and we have to listen to lectures from Dr. Vijay Kumar Malhotra today, whatever he is talking about.

... (Interruptions) You have to listen because you have to have some senses.

This is too much.

DR. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA: You also have to listen.

SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: Now today, I would have understood, but the Government is sitting quietly.

He may be the BJP's spokesman; he is not the Government's spokesman.

What are these Ministers doing?


If anybody protests, he loses his job.

I congratulate Shri Ram Naik, a good friend of ours, for completing 25 years In Parliament, but he has to take up cudgels for the innocent people of Iraq.

Sir, there is this hegemonislic attitude, this policy, this principle of changing the regime of a country just because America wants It.

Is this going to be the international rule?

Shri Oigvijay Singh attends those meetings and keeps quiet.

He does not say anything.


... (Interruptions) SHRI PRAKASH MANI TRIPATHI (Oeoria): I would like to ask Left Parties, what happened in ... (Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATIERJEE: Therefore, we demand an immediate discussion.

We demand a 19 Suspension of Question Hour APRIL 7, 2003 Suspension of Question Hour 20 resolution of this House so that India's view is made clearly known .
... (lnterruptions) We oppose this, we condemn this and we demand withdrawal of American forces, these forces of aggression on Iraq.

Our demand is that this has to be done.

MR. SPEAKER: Prof. Ummareddy Venkateswarlu.

... (Interruptions) SHRI PRAKASH PARANJPE (Thane): Sir, these openly.

supporting China Communists were ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.

of your own Party does not allow you to raise the point of order.

... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: He wants to raise a point of order.
.

.. (Interruptions) SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: Sir, my point of order is under Rule 58 .

... (lnterruptions) SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DASMUNSI: How can he raise a pOint of order during Question Hour?

... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: The Question Hour has not started ... (lnterruptions) yet.

SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: Sir, this is the ... (Interruptions) attitude.

.
.

.. (Interruptions) [Translation] SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (Delhi Sadar): Bhartiya Janta Party has condemned the America ... (lnterruptions) but what you did in 1962 ... (Interruptions) [EnglIsh] MR. SPEAKER: We are discussing whether Question Hour should be suspended.

... (Interruptions) PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU: Sir, TDP in its meeting of politburo and also the State Executive.

... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Prof. Ummareddy Venkateswarlu.
MR. SPEAKER: After Prof. Venkateswariu finishes, I ... (lnterruptions) will permit you to speak .

PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU (Tenali): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the US and coalition forces' attack on Iraq needs to be summarily condemned by any democratic country.

... (Interruptions) SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN (Balasore): Sir, I am on a point 01 order .
... (Interruptions) ... (Interruptions) PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU: Mr. Speaker Sir, the aggression on Iraq by the coalition forces 01 United States of America and Britain need to be condemned summarily, at the earliest possible moment.

Sir, it is not a question of ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: What is your point of order?

[Translation] ... (Interruptions) PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU: Sir, I ...(lnterruptions) Sir, the Telugu particularly consider.
Desam Party considers that expression of virtue of India is already there and it needs to be done .

... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.

... (lnterruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I have permitted Shri Venkateswarlu to speak.

You are on 8 point of order, but the Member SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, please place the House in order.

They are deliberately doing this.


When their Govemment has passed this Ninda Prastav in Indore then what is the problem in passing it here ... (Interruptions) {English} MR. SPEAKER: Please let there be order in the House.

Please sit down.

Let everybody sit down.

Shri Venkateswarlu, I have permitted you to speak.

You go ahead.

... (Interruptions) 21 Suspension of Question Hour CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Suspension of Owstion Hour 22 MR. SPEAKER: I have permitted Shrl Venkateswarlu to speak.
Let him speak.

there cannot be a Point of Order because during the Question Hour we do not permit a Point of Order.

... (Interruptions) ... (Interruptions) {Translation] MR. SPEAKER: Please speak when discussion on this topic would be held.

(English] I will allow you to speak when the discussion starts, and not now.
PROF. UMMAREOOY VENKATESWARLU: Sir, in the recently convened meetings of the politburo of the Telugu Oesam Party (TOP), and also the State Executive, they have summarily condemned the attitude of Britain and USA; and their aggression on Iraq.

Here this aggression is not merely on the military forces of Iraq, but It is an attack and aggression on the humanitarian aspect of the whole world.

It is an aggression to establish the supremacy of some supreme power.
Sir, it is an attack which is the outcome of the violation of the UN norms.

It is an aggression violating all the intemational norms and the international laws.

Sir.

here, the whole world cannot be guided by the norms of the US.

So, at the earliest possible time, we will have to condemn this.

Sir, TOP would have been happy had the Government calle~ for a Special Session on the very next day of this attack and condemned this issue.
This condemnation is an expression of the solidarity of this country on this particular occasion.

It is not only a question of postponing the Question Hour, but we will have to do it.

There is no other go.

Even after reconvening of this Session, if we do not go in for immediate condemnation of this barbaric attitude and just waste our time on procedures like whether the Question Hour is to be suspended or not, then the comity of nations will not forgive us.
So, on behaH of the TOP without standing on the issue of procedures, I would like to say that the Adjournment Motion should be admitted, and the issue discussed.

We will have to express our solidarity on this issue.

It is not only a question of Opposition Parties raising the adjournment issue, but it would have been better had the ruling party itseH set a very good convention of coming up with an Adjournment Motion.

SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: Sir, I am on a Point of Order.
...(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: This is the Question Hour.

I have already told, let the Question Hour be started.

Therefore, SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: Sir, I raised the Point of Order even before you started the Question Hour.

You told that you will allow me afterwards.

You yourself said that the Question Hour has not started, and that you are only seeking the opinion of the hon.

Members as to whether the Question Hour should be suspended.

That is what you said, Sir.

12.00 hra.


You said that you would give me the permission to speak after listening to the views of Prof. Venkateswarlu.

Sir, the 'point of order' should get the precedence over other things.

MR. SPEAKER: If you want to raise a pOint of order regarding the Adjournment Motion, it can be permitted.

SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: That is what exactly I am raiSing.

My point of order is with regard to Rule 58, and I am reading the Rule.
"The right to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance shall be subject to the following restrictions, namely:-' ... (Interruptions) SHRI ANIL BASU (Arambagh): Sir, have you allowed him to speak?

SHRI PRIYA RANJAN OASMUNSI: What you are quoting pertains to admission of the Notice and not about suspension.

Therefore, it is irrelevant.


We are discussing about suspension of the Question Hour and not about admission of the Notice of Adjournment Motion.

Therefore, it is irrelevant.

... {lnterruptions) SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: Then Sir, come to Para V. The Rule says, "The motion shall not revive discuasion on a matter which has been discussed in the same 8888ion.· We had discussed this Iraq issue on the 17th of February, in this Budget Session, which is continuing.

In the first part of the.


Session, we had already discussed this matter.

So, there cannot be an Adjournment Motion on the same subject, which was already discussed on 23 Suspension of Question Hour APRIL 7, 2003 Suspension of Question Hour 24 the first day of the commencement of the Budget Session, that is, on the 17th of February.

My point of order is how there can be an Adjournment Motion on the same subject again.

MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.


In SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: the name of Adjournment Motion, already one day has been wasted and everybody had spoken on this issue.

Then, what is the necessity of repeating the same thing again?

These Members who want to speak on this issue have already spoken.

Since the same subject has already been discussed, there is no point in taking up this Adjoumment Motion now.

This is my point of order and I want your ruling on this.
MR. SPEAKER: There is no substance in your point of order.

Please sit down.

I now give the floor to Shri Rashid Alvi.

... (lnterruptions) SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: This issue was already discussed.

MR. SPEAKER: I have gone through the Notice of Adjournment Motion as well as Rule 58, and this is within the purview of the same rule.

I have not admitted the Motion and this is not a discussion on the Adjournment Motion.

The question before the House is altogether a different question.
Therefore, at this stage, I do not find your point of order to be correct.

SHRI KHARABELA SWAIN: Then, please allow me to raise this issue again .

... (lnterruptions) SARDAR SIMRANJIT SINGH MANN (Sangrur): Please give me also a chance to speak.

[Translation} SHRI RASHID AL VI (Amroha): Sir, it is a very serious matter.

It is not affecting our country only rather it is posing a threat to the entire world.

The entire world is distressed by the aggression on Iraq by America.

Our position is more serious.


Iraq has a separate identity on world's map.

Iraq always stood by us whenever our country faced any crisis.

it supported us during the wars of 1965 and 1971.

When the Kashmir issue was raised in UNO, Iraq supported us and not Pakistan.

Now, at this moment when identity of Iraq is endangered.

... (Interruptions) DR. SUSHIL KUMAR INDORA (Sirsa): I am not getting the translation.

Please make us understand the meaning of the Urdu word "Muttasir".
SHRI RASHID ALVI: Today, thousands of people are dying in Iraq, innocent women and children are being killed and America is repeatedly saying that it will not spare Iraq even if the whole world stands against it.

Sir, America is saying that ·it will not care the resolutions of United Nations.

It is a very serious matter.

How peace would be restored in the world if United Nations loses its mandate?

America has ignored rest of the world, it violated all the norms of UNO.
With all seriousness, I want to say that Iraq comes next after Afghanistan in US list.

But it will not stop there only.

After Iraq there comes Syria and Iran in this list.

India is also included in this list.

At times America has supported Pakistan.

Today also it is ready to give an assistance of one billion dollar to Pakistan.

We had offered our land, our air space and airports etc.

to America when it attacked Afghanistan.

But America insulted us, it refused to take any assistance from us.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I felt happy when Dr. Vijay Kumar Malhotra stated that T aliban and Bin Laden are the creation of America only.

I feel that now their views are changing a little.

The issue of Iraq should not be politicised.

I am sad to say that some political parties are playing politics of vote on this issue of aggression on Iraq by America.

There should not be any politics on a sensitive issue like this.

We should support the innocent people of Iraq and condemn the war with strong words.
Govemment should protest.

... (Interruptions) KUNWAR AKHILESH SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on one hand Alviji is supporting the Government but on the other hand he is stating that Govemment should condemn Iraq war.

How both things can go simultaneously ... (Interruptions) SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, AM ji is playing double standards.

... (Interruptions) SHRI RAGHUNATH JHA (Gopalganj): Mr. Speaker, Sir, Zero Hour has been started.

Question Hour is over.


I request you to suspend the Zero Hour before initiating this discussion.

...(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER; We all are discussing a very important subject.

I feel there is a need to pass a unanimous resolution on this issue .

25 Suspension of Question Hour CHAITRA 17, , 925 (Saka) Suspension of Question Hour 26 {English} The Government is also considering whether a unanimous resolution can be adopted.

Let it be considered.


{T fanslation} I am listening to the suggestions of all the Members.

Shri Rashid Alvi please conclude your views.

SHRI RASHID ALVI: Sir, I will conclude in a minute.

... (Interruptions) SHRI SATYAVRAT CHATURVEDI (Khajuraho): Mr. Speaker.

Sir, basically you wanted to know the opinion of the members whether Question Hour should be suspended.

Now the Question Hour is over.


Therefore, the question is not whether the Question Hour should be suspended but a ruling should come from the Chair whether you are allowing discussion on this matter.

If allowing then when and under which rule.

The time of the Question Hour is over ... (Interruptions) SHRI SHRIPRAKASH JAISWAL (Kanpur): Mr. Speaker, Sir, you please accept the suspension of Question Hour in prinCiple.

(English1 SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DASMUNSI: Sir.


the notice for suspension of Question Hour has got no validity now because the time for Question Hour is over.

Now, the only issue before you is whether the notice of Adjoumment Motion can be admitted or not.

We are not disputing its validity .

... (lnterruptions) Let us see what the Government reacts.

Then, this issue can be settled.

... (Interruptions).

Now, the decision on the Adjoumment Motion can be given .
... (Interruptions) SHRI ADHI SANKAR (Cuddalore): Sir, we do also have some sentiments on this issue.

Please allow us also to speak .

... (lnterruptions) (Translation] SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have given notice regarding Adjournment Motion.

Question Hour is over.

I request you that ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: You please let him complete his views.
SHRI RASHID ALVI: I would like to say on behalf of my party that we should unanimously condemn the aggression on Iraq by America and state that whatever America is doing today is against the Charter of United Nations.

America is posing a threat to the global peace.

We should strongly condemn it.

SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE (Aurangabad.

Maharashtra): Mr. Speaker.

Sir, America is being condemned the world over for attaCking Iraq.

It is a matter of grave concem.


An all party meeting was held in this regard ... (Interruptions).

You please sit down.

I am on my legs .

... (Interruptions) During all party meeting, I had elaborated the role of my party Shiv Sena.

I had read out Hon.

Bala Saheb Thakre's statement in the meeting.

I just want to say that the Govemment should take it very seriously.

It has become a matter of concern thrm,ghout the country.
19 days back America launched attack on Iraq and it will not be good if we do not discuss as to what has been India's role during these 19 days?

The situation is becoming more grave.

America is launching all out attack on Iraq with its muscle power, money power, causing concem the world over.

I condemn America.

It should be seriously debated in the House that and debate .... (Interruptions).

Question hour is over, now.

Zero Hour will also be over .


... (Interruptions) raise my points during I would Mr. Speaker, Sir.

through you, I would request the Government it urgently to hold discussion on ... (lnterruptions).

Why should we withdraw support?

As it is a very important issue hence It should be discussed urgently.

... (Interruptions) SHRI SURESH RAMRAO JADHAV (Parbhani): Shiv Sena supremo Shri Bala Saheb Thakre is the first person to have condemned it .
... (Interruptlons) SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: He had condemned before him.

I would like to say that a discussion on this issue should be held at the earliest ... (Interruptlons) (English] SHRI AOHI SANKAR: Sir, India is the largest democratic country of the world ... (Interruptions) {Translation} MR. SPEAKER: Two Members of your party have spoken.

How many persons should I grant permission to speak.
... (IntetrUptions) ... (Interrupt;ons) 27 Suspension of Question Hour APRIL 7, 2003 Suspension of Question Hour 28 SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would take a minute .. , (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Since it is not a simple thing, I am disallowing Adjournment Motion.

SHRI RAGHUNATH JHA: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government should bring a "Ninda Prastav· and a discussion should be held on that.

... (Interruptions) ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: You listen to Adhi Sankarji.
(English] [English] that remember MR. SPEAKER: Please the Government is also thinking whether a unanimous resolution can be adopted on this issue.

They might be, probably, discussing with others also, and it requires some lime.

Therefore, I am allowing the Members to speak so that I know the views of each and every section of the House.

Please co-operate with me.

As soon as we come to a conclusion that we can pass a unanimous resolution, the matter would be decided.
... (lnterruptions) SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Sir, before passing the resolution.

why do you not discuss the Adjournment Motion?

MR. SPEAKER: That is what I am saying.

Adlournment Motion may not be required.

SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: That is a different thing.

... (Interruptions) [Translation] SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Mr. Speaker Sir, I have given notice for Adjournment Motion.

You did not hear me.

You should hear me also .


... (lnterruptions) {English] SHRI ADHI SANKAR: Sir, India is the largest democratic country.

Our Party, D~K, expressed its views in the All Party Meeting, condemning the activities of USA.

Our leader, Kalaignar Karunanidhi condemned the activities of both USA and UK.

The war is an attack against the innocent people and not merely on Iraq.

It is an attack against humanity.

It is an attack against the sovereignty of other countries.
Out leader Kalaignar Karunanidhi issued a Press Statement saying that the US Govemment should withdraw its forces immediately so as to protect the innocent people of Iraq.

I request / the Government of India, on behalf of DMK Party, to pass a Resolution to request the Government of United States of America to withdraw its forces from Iraq .

... (Interruptions) SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY (Miryalguda): Sir, we had a discussion as to why the Question Hour should be suspended.
However, we are yet to have a discussion on the Adjournment Motion itself.

There is a need to have a substantive discussion on that issue.

So, you may kindly permit us to have such a discussion.

... (Interruptions) [Translation] SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there can be no other issue more suitable for Adjoumment Motion.

... (Interruptions) SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Sir, I have give notice for Adjournment Motion ... (Interruptions) You allow me to speak.
MR. SPEAKER: I have permitted Shri Adhi Sankar {Eng/ish] to speak.

[Translation] ... (Interruptions) SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir you may take it in any form but discussion should surely be held on Adjournment Motion.

It is not a simple thing.

Hence discussion on Adjournment Motion may be held.

... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Dr. V. Saroja.

She has become the new leader of her party; kindly let her speak .
DR. V. SAROJA: Sir, on behalf of my Party, AIADMK and also my leader Dr. Puratchi Thalavi and eM, I place here, there sentiments expressed by the people of Tamil Nadu, through the Resolution passed by the State Legislative Assembly which I would like to quote.

Sir, I may be permitted to speak in my mother tongue, Tamil so that the exact expression of the people of Tamil Nadu will be properly expressed here.
29 Suspension of Question Hour CHAITRA 17, 1925 ($.airs) Written Answ81S to Questions 30 [Translation} 'Sir, let me read out the unanimous resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu on 26th March, 2003.

"The Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu expresses its deep anguish and sorrow at the way in which US had declared a war against Iraq in an unjustified manner ignoring the opposition to it by most of the countries of the world.

US had even gone beyond the suggestions offered by the UN.
This Assembly is aggrieved to witness the plight of thousands of innocent people of Iraq who are killed in the war.

Even without a firm basis, US has unilaterally declared a war setting aside the view of the comity of nations.

The Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu on beha" of the people of the State seriously condemn the US action to draw Iraq into war with the help of UK and certain other countries.
This unjustified war against Iraq must be ended at once; world peace and justice must be established; pressure must be put on US and its allies; suitable measures in this regard must be taken up by the Union Govemment and this House through the Govemment of Tamil Nadu urges upon the Centre to resort to appropriate action in this regard at the earliest This House calls upon the Union of India to mobilise the support of the like minded nations and through the UN to bring to an end to this unjust war undertaken by US and its allies.
Urgent steps to immediately withdraw the allied forces from Iraq must be taken up at the earliest.

This Legislative Assembly urges upon the Govemment of India to take immediate measures in this regard.· On behalf of AIADMK and my party leader Dr. Puratchi Thalavi and on beha" of the people of Tamil Nadu, I place before this august House the unanimous resolution passed by the T ami!

Nadu Legislative Assembly.


This unjust war against Iraq must cease immediately and the US and allied forces must withdraw forthwith.

Our Union Govemment must act fast on this issue.

DR. RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, today, entire country and the world is looking at our Parliament and you are occupying the highest place in the House.

Today, people in all the countries have corne out against American war against Iraq.

UNO has been neglected.

A war on mankind has been declared.


As Iraq has been India's good friend so the Govemment should clarify its stand at the juncture.

'Original in Tamil.

Why the Government is acting like a coward.

Why the Govemment do not bring a resolution for bringing the war to an end and also a Ninda Prastsv against war.

Hon.

Prime Minister had convened an all party meet where political parties have urged the Govemment to condemn American action as It is a war against mankind.
But why the Govemment is puUing down India in the It may endanger our future.

Out eyes of the world.

ancestors like Bhagwan Budha, Bhagwan Mahavir and Mahatma Gandhi gave message of world peace to the entire world.

During Nehru's era India led non-alignment movement.

Today, America has become a world power.

So, India should not bow before it and all the remaining countries should get united and fight for world peace and co-existence.

But the Govemment are not taking any initiative.


America should be condemned.

A resolution for bringing war to an end should be passed and America should be strongly condemned.

DR. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA: As these words are unparliamentary, these should be expunged from the proceedings.

(English) MR. SPEAKER: I have heard the views expressed by Memba .. of different sections of the House.

It is enough.
It is enough.

I may not be able to accept the Adjoumment Motion, since the Govemment has also said that it is thinking of bringing some sort of resolution bafore the House, and there is no direct responsibility of the Govemment for the event.

WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (English) Contribution of Child ~bour to GNP *341.
SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIK: SHRI ASHOK N. MOHOL: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased 10 state: (a) whether child labour in the country contributes more than 15% of Groes National Product (GNP); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the percentage of GNP contributed by child labour during the Eighth and Ninth Five Year Plan; 31 Written AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 32 (d) the steps taken by the Govemment to reduce the contribution made by the children during the Tenth Five Year Plan; and (e) the extent to which the success has been achieved in eliminating child labour during the Ninth Five Year Plan?
THE MINISTER OF LABOUR (DR. SAHIB SINGH VERMA): (a) to (c) Employing children under the age of 14 years is prohibited under the provisions of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation Act, 1986.

However, child labour continues to exist in various parts of the country.

The contribution of child labour to GNP has not been assessed.
(d) The Government is proposing to eliminate child labour through the National Child Labour Projects (NCLPs), which were being implemented in 100 districts in the 9th Plan by expanding it to cover additional 50 districts in the 10th Plan.

(e) The Government had implemented the NCLPs to eliminate child labour in 100 districts in the 9th Plan.

4002 bridging schools covering 2.11 lakh children have been set up by the end of the 9th Plan.
A total of 1.70 lakh children have been mainstreamed to the formal school system so far.

{T fans/alion J Industries Polluting Yamuna '342.
SHRI SUNDER LAL TIWARI: SHRI VIRENDRA KUMAR: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently pointed out that regular discharge of tOXIC effluents frbm the polluting industries located in the adjoining States particularly Haryana has polluted the river Yamuna in Delhi thereby affecting the quality of water for human consumption; (b) if so, whether the water treatment plants of Delhi Jal Board at Haidarpur and Nangloi had to be closed down as a result thereof: (c) if so, whether thousands of industrial units under the 1 7 categories of polluting industries have been identified in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof, State/Union Territory- wise; and (e) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Govemment against the erring States as well as pOlluting industries to combat such pollution menace?
THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R.

BAALU): (a) and (b) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has carried out survey of Western Yamuna Canal and Yamuna River in January 2003.

It has been observed that there is continuous discharge of treated and untreated effluent into the Yamuna River and Westem Yamuna Canal from various sources.
It was observed that Ammonical-Nitrogen load entering into the Western Yamuna Canal was affecting the desired raw water quality at Delhi's Water Treatment Plants and the plants had to be closed down for a few days.

(c) and (d) State-wise status of the 17 categories of Polluting Industries is enclosed at enclosed statement.

(e) For pollution prevention and its abatement, the concemed State Pollution Control Boards and Committees have been directed to take action against defaulting industries.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has also issued directions to certain industries in this regard.

Statement State/Union Territory wise list of Industries under 17 categories of polluting industries S.No.

StatelUT Total No.

of Units 2 Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chandigarh Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.


3 173 00 15 44 17 06 1n 43 09 08 18 33 Written AnsweIS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) 10 Questions 34 3 85 28 61 335 00 01 00 00 23 45 49 01 119 00 00 01 00 05 00 06 17 207 58 1551 2 12.

Kamataka 13.

KeraJa 14.

Madhya Pradesh 15.

Maharashtra 16.

Manipur 17.

Meghalaya 18.

Mizoram 19.

Nagaland 20.

Orissa 21.

Punjab 22.

Rajasthan 23.

Sikkim 24.

Tamil Nadu 25.

Tripura 26.

27.

28.

UT-Andaman & Nicobar UT -Chandigarh UT -Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli 29.
UT-Delhi 30.

UT -Lakshadweep 31.

UT -Pondicherry 32.

Uttaranchal 33.

Uttar Pradesh 34.

West Bengal Total {English] Inc ......

In Fa,.

°343.
In Fa,.

°343.

SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAl: SHRI V. VETRISELVAN: (a) whether the Government are aware that the domestic airtlnes are contemplating to increase the tares; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the high rate of tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) makes it several times costlier than foreign Airflnes; (d) if so, whether the Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken up this issue with Ministry of Finance and the State Governments; (e) if 80, the outcome thereof; and.
(f) the measures being taken by the Govemment to bring down the prices of ATF?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN): (a) Indian Airflnes, Jet Airways and Air Sahara have increased their fares on domestic sector by 15% w.e.f.

26/0312003.

(b) Airfine fares on domestic sector are not regulated.

Airfines operators are free to charge any fare based on their cost inputs and competitive market scenario.
The fare increase was necessitated due to increase in the price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), security expenditure and aircraft insurance premium etc.

(c) The ATF price in India is substantially higher than the ATF' price in foreign countries.

In March, 2003, the average ATF Price for domestic fUghts is As.

25,2001- KL as against average price of Rs.

13100/-KL in the Middle East and South East Asian countries.
(d) One of the major reasons for high ATF price in India is high taxation In the form of Excise Duty and Sales Tax.

On an average, Excise Duty and Sales Tax together add up to 45% of the basic price of ATF.

This Ministry has been taking up the issue of reduction of excise duty on ATF with Finance Ministry.

The State Governments also have been requested to reduce Sales Tax on ATF.

(e) Excise Duty has not been reduced.

Among the State, Government of Andhra Pradesh has reduced Sale Tax on ATF to 4%.
(f) ATF prices are not regulated by Government.

Shortage of Fodder Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleaaed to state: "344.

SHRI T.T.V.

DHINAKARAN: WiH the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to stale: 35 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 3€ (a) whether there is a shortage of fodder in the Development of Dairy Industry country; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; *345.
SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARSTE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (c) the steps taken to meet the fodder requirement; and (d) the details of fodder farms located in the country?

(a) whether the Govemment have formulated any specific scheme to develop as well as establish Dairv Industry in backwardltribal areas of the country; .

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI AJIT (b) if so, the details thereof; SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The following factors affect the production of fodder: (c) whether any assistance has been provided for setting up of said industry in the said areas during the last three years; and i.

Rapid urbanization and industrialization.

ii.

Increasing human and animal population.

iii.

Increasing use of high yielding varieties of grain crops resulting in less agricultural residues.

iv.

Occurrence of natural calamities viz.

drought, flood cyclone etc.


(c) To enhance the fodder production, Govemment India has established 8 Fodder Development of Organizations at different locations in the country (Details given at (d) below).

These organizations are engaged in producing fodder seeds minikits, organizing demonstrations, farmers' fairs and training programmes.

Fodder minikits are supplied to the farmers free of cost.
Besides, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme "Assistance to States for Feed and Fodder Developmenf, Central Government grant at 75% & 100% is provided for establishment of fodder banks and enrichment of strawl cellulosic waste respectively.
(d) There are 7 Regional Stations for Forage Production & Demonstration at Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Hissar (Haryana), Suratgarh (Rajasthan), Sehama (Jammu & Kashmir), Alamadhi (Tamil Nadu) & Kalyani (West Bengal) and 1 Central Fodder Seed Production Farm at Hessarghatta, Bangalore.

(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?


THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI AJIT SINGH): (a) and (b) At present Ministry of Agriculture Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (5 implementing the following two Plan Schemes during 1 Ott': Plan period for the development of Dairy Industry.
(i) Integrated Dairy Development Project (lOOP) in Non-Operation Rood, Hilly and Backward Areas- A Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme providing financial assistance to State GovemmentslUnion Territories for specHic approved projects on 100% grants in aid basis for dairy development in non· operation flood, hilly and backward areas.

Under this Scheme, there is a provision to establish milk chilling and dairy processing facilities on specific requirement of the State Govemments.
(ii) Assistance to Cooperatives-A Central Plan Scheme for rehabilitation of District Cooperative Milk Unions/State Milk Federations on 50:50 sharing basis between Govemment of India and concemed State Govemments.

(c) and (d) The details of the assistance provided to various States for development of Dairy Industry during the last three years are enclosed as Statement I and \I respectively.
Financial Assistance Provided During Last Three YealS Under lOOPs Projects in Non-Operation Flood, Hilly and Backward Areas Statement I SI.

No.

State 2 1.

A&N Islands (Actual Utilisation by U.T.)

2000-01 3 45.90 19.19 (Amount Rs.

in Lakh) 2oo2~ 5 25.00 Amount Released 2001-02 4 45.00 (23.80) p7 Wriff8n AnsweIs CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to 0uesfI0ns 38 '1 2.

3.

4.

5.

'6.

7.

8. :9.


3 191.49 82.89 2 Andhra-I Andhra-II Arunachal Pradeh Assam Bihar-I Bihar-II Bihar-III (Kaimur) Bihar-IV (Madhubani) Bihar-V (Nalanda) Bihar-VI Jhartdland Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh 100.00 200.00 : 10.

J&K.Jammu J&K-Kashmir ~ 11. , ~~ f , r !

i 12.

I J 13.

I I. !

,14. i 15. i , i !

116.

I M.P.-I&II M.P.-IV (M.P.-I, II & IV) Chattisgarh-I Chattisgarh-II Chattisgarh-III Maharashtra-I Maharashtra-II Manipur Meghalaya-I Meghalaya-II Mjzoram-I Mjzoram-II Mjzoram-III 17.
'Nagaland-I Nagaland-II 18.

Orissa-I Orissa-II Orissa-III Orissa-IV 4 5 149.34 64.47 38.75 200.00 100.00 160.20 210.00 56.79 160.00 100.00 25.00 15.00 98.79 29.52 645.49 500.00 200.00 143.92 - 62.27 143.83 94.80 59.17 72.41 132.07 200.00 88.21 39 Written Answers APRIL 7.

2003 to Questions 40 2 19.

Sikkim-I&II 20.

21.

Sikkim-1I1 Tamil Nadu Tripura-I Tripura-II 22.

U.P.-I,II&III U.P.-IV U.P.-V 23.

24.


Uttaranchal West Bengal-I West Bengal-II 3 134.79 186.30 4 84.98 56.51 217.58 5 90.82 476.59 Total 2031.48 2027.07 1638.13 Financial Assistance Provided During Last Three Years Under Assistance to Co-operatives Scheme tn.tement II (As.

in lakhs) S.No.

Name of Unions Funds released 2 3 4 5 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Madhya Prade.h Gwalior Ujjain Jabalpur Chhatlagarh Raipur Karnataka Dharwad Tumkur Bizapur Gulbarga U.P.

9.

10.
9.

10.

Allahabad Moradabad 250.00 235.00 290.00 75.00 250.54 250.00 173.96 105.00 220.00 85.00 115.00 260.04 150.00 53.41 145.00 20.00 40.00 50.00 351.04 41 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 42 2 3 4 5 Kerela 11.

Emakulam Maharashtre 12.

13.

Pune Wardha West Bengal 14.

Himul Assam 15.

West Assam Nagaland 16.

Kohima 17.

18.

19.

20.

21.


Punjab Hoshiarpur Amritsar Jalandhar Tamil Nadu Villupuram Erode Total 175.50 31.10 125.00 34.45 125.00 30.00 150.00 75.00 15.00 210.00 5.00 5.24 75.00 24.96 210.00 150.00 225.00 1700.00 1420.00 1665.24 Note: The above releases are only share of GOI, which is 50%.

[Translation] Research In Agriculture Sector °346.


SHRI RAM PAL SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the benefits of the research being carried out in the agriculture sector reach the farmers?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI AJIT SINGH): The steps taken to ensure that the benefits of the research being carried out in agriculture sector reach the farmers are as follows: • Establishment of 291 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) for training of farmers and extension personnel, and conducting on-farm trials and frontline demonstrations.

Besides, 53 Zonal Agricultural Research Stations have been strengthened to taka up the additional functions of KVKs.
• Launched Institution-Village Linkage Programme for technology assessment and refinement in various farming systems in 70 centres.

• Establishment of 44 Agricultural Technology Information Centres to create a single window support system for providing technology products, diagnostic services and technology information to the farmers.
• Pilot testing of new institutional arrangements of Agricultural Technology Management Agency will focus on strategiC planning, participatory approach, integrated extension delivery and application of information technology.

43 Written Answen; APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 44 • Improving Research-Extension Linkages through by the individual producers.

Indian Steel Producers have National and State level interfaces.
been taking several steps inter-alia upgradation of • Use of print, audio-visual and electronic media.

• Human Resource Development through Training Support to Agriculture.

technology, improvement in productivity, improvement in quality of products and adoption of an appropriate product- mix to suit the requirements of the international markets.

The producers continue with exploration/consolidation of • Farm Women Development Programme.

new and non-traditional markets .


• Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Extension.

(d) No restructuring package for SAIL has been • Establishment Agri-Clinic by Agriculture Graduate.

announced during the last two years.

{English] (e) to (g) Do not arise, in view of (d) above.

Restructuring Package Research on Utilization of Unutlllsed Rain Water '347.

SHRI KIRIT SOMAIYA: SHRI Y.V.

RAO: "348.
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether exports have gone up drastically due to growth in steel industry during 2002-03; (a) whether the Government propose to promote the research on utilisation of unutilised rain water to tackle the problem of water crisis in various parts of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) the action proposed to be taken by the Government to support the present positive movement; (c) whether the Govemment have allocated funds for the purpose; and (d) whether the Government have announced a (d) if so, the details thereof?
restructuring package for Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) during the last two years; THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (d) Central Ground Water (e) if so, the details thereof and the amount released Board (CGWB) carries out scientific studies and research by the Government in the package; (f) the performance of the companies after implementation of the package; and for ground water management and full utilization of surplus monsoon runoff.
Based on scientific studies undertaken in various parts of the country, Central Ground Water Board have prepared a report entitled "Master Plan for (g) the new strategies made to further Improve the Artificial Recharge to Ground Water".

This report outlines performance?


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY): <a) and (b) The export of Steel from April 2002 to February 2003 has been estimated to be 38.50 lakh tonnes as compared to 27.35 lakh tonnes during the same period last year, thus registering an increase of 41 %.
(c) In a deregulated and decontrolled environment, the market strategy, including exports in primarily decided a broad framework about the feasibility of recharge structures in the country.

It envisages recharge of 36453 Million Cubic Meter volume of surplus monsoon runoff, through construction of 39.25 lakh artifICial recharge and roof top rainwater harvesting structures.
State-wise details of area identified for Artificial Recharge and quantity of surface water to be recharged, as envisaged in the above report, is given in the statement enctosed.

The details of funding pattern, implementing agencies, etc.

are under discussion.

45 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) 46 State-wise Details of Area Identified for Artificial Recharge and Quantity of Surface Water 10 be Recharged as Envisaged in the Master Plan S.No.
Name 01 Stale 2 Ancllra Pradesh Bihar & JIIIIkhand ChhatIisgaJt1 Delhi Goa GLilaral 2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7 Haryana 8.

9.

Himachal Pradesh Janvnu & Kashmir 10.

Kamalaka II.

Kerala 12.

Mall!ya Pradesh 13.

MWrashIra 14.

Orissa 15.

P\qab 16.

RajasIIw1 17.

Sicbn S.No.

2 1.

AncIIra PI'ade8h AI8a kIanIIiad for MificiaI Rec:haIge {sq.

kin.)
kin.)

CuanIity of SIIIace Water to be Red'I8Ig8cII1 Me» 3 65333 40112 11706 693 3701 16120 36710 4650 36335 65267 8095 22750 39120 4 1095 1120 258 444 529 1408 685 149 161 2085 1078 2320 2318 4Q6 1200 861 44 2 18.

TamI_ 19.

UIIar PIICIash & UIIaIInchII 20.

West Bengal 21.

MIaman & Nicobar IsIInds 22.

CtWIdigIItI Total 3 17292 45180 7500 33 448831 4 3597 14022 2664 3 26 36453 Externally Aided Irrigation PrOJect.

"349.
"349.

SHRI PARSURAM MAJHI: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to etate: (a) the externally aided irrigation projects under execution in the States; (b) the progress on each of the project, till date: (c) whether the Government have any proposal to complete some of the projects during the Tenth Five Vear Plan; and (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) At present 15 irrigation projects are under execution with External Assistance from the World Bank, European Economic Commission, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Gennany.

The status of utilization of asaistance is given in the enclosed statement.
(c) and (d) Out of the above 15 on-gOing externally aided projects 13 projects are scheduled for completion during the Tenth Five V.ar Plan as indicated in the Statement referred to above.

Statement Details of Ongoing ExternaNy Aided Irrigation Projects NIIne of PJOjects 3 AncI1Ia PnIdaIh Irrigation PIOjec:t-llI Cr.

2952-IN Ln-4166-1N Dale of FIRIng AIIiDIce lIIIOIIII IiIt«:Y ~ in a.n Donor CampIaIian CurIncy lJIizIIiaMIIbIn Upto 28.2.2003 MIion Donor CurIncy 4 WoIId Bank 5 03.06.1997 31.07.2004 8 Cd.
SOR 101.100 Loan USS 130.00 7 SDR 108.100 Loan USS 51.929 47 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 48 World Bank 30.01.1999 31.03.2004 US$ 170 US$ 78.5 JBIC Japan 25.01.1996 26.5.2005 Yen 16049.00 Yen 8367.Sn World Bank 06.06.2002 31.1.2009 SOR 80 SOR 1.674 JBIC, Japan KfW, Germany EEC World Bank EEC JBlC, Japan KfW, Gennany EEC World Bank 25.02.1997 29.5.2006 21.12.1998 31.12.2006 11.7.1995 31.12.2005 05.01.1996 31.3.2004 3.7.1995 31.12.2004 12.12.1997 31.12.2004 19.02.1993 30.6.2003 21.2.1997 21.2.2003 15.3.2002 31.3.2008 Yen 13222.00 Yen 6263.862 EUR 23.00 EUR 1.37 EUR 15.50 EUR 1.229 SOR 194.800 SOR 150.748 EUR 10.70 EUR 1.108 Yen 7760.00 Yen 4830.608 EUR 28.12 EUR 21.79 EUR 6.65 EUR 1.742 SDR 110 SDR 4.116 A.P.
Economic Restructuring Project (Irrigation component) Ln·436()'IN Modemisation on Kumool· Cuddapah canal project Kamataka Community Based Tank Management Project Rajghat Canal Project Maharashtra Minor Irrigation Project Saline Land Reclamation Project Phase-II Orisaa Water Resource Consolidation Project Cr.

2801-1N OriS&8 Minor Irrigation Project Rengali Irrigation Project uti Irrigation Project Modemisation of Tank Irrigation System Rajasthan Waler Sector Restructuring Project Cr.

3603-ln 2.
3603-ln 2.

Karnataka 3.

4.

Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra 5.

Orissa 6.

Pondicherry 7.

Rajasthan 49 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 50 B. Tamil Nadu 9.

Uttar Pradesh Tamil Nadu Water Resource Consolidation Project Cr.

2745·IN UP Water Sector Restructuring Project Cr.

3602·IN Wrold Bank 22.09.1995 31.3.2004 SDR 161.900 SDR 132.713 World Bank 08.3.2002 31.10.2007 SDR 117 SDR 4.007 Evaluation of Global Water Resources *350.
SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: SHRIMATI SHYAMA SINGH: Several steps have been taken for improvementl restoration of quality of water bodies in the country and some of them are: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment are aware of the recent report of the United Nations on the evaluation of global water resources placing the country's rank at 120th among 122 nations in the world in tenns of quality of water available for citizens; (b) if so.
the reaction of the Govemment thereto; and (i) Ensuring industries, located on the banks of rivers and lakes, set up the requisite pollution control facilities.

(ii) Issuance of Directives to the defauHing industries for preventing discharge of untreated waste water into water bodies.

(iii) Fonnulation and implementation of National River and Lake Conservation Plan for restoration of water quality of the rivers and lakes.
DocumentatIon of Manu8Crlpts (c) the strategy contemplated by the Govemment to improve the quality of water in the country?

*351.

SHRI T.M.

SELVAGANAPATHI: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) Yes, Sir and Madam.

(b) As per the 'United Nations World Water Development Report-Water for People, Water for life', India has been ranked 120th among 122 nations in the world in tenns of quality of water.
Belgium is at 122nd rank.

The evaluation made in ranking has not been explained.

(c) The National Water Policy (2002) emphasizes on maintaining quality of water.

The policy provides that both surface water and ground water should be regularly monitored for quality and effluents should be treated to acceptable levels and standards before dilcharging them into natural streams.

The policy further provides that Principle of 'polluter pays' should be followed in management of polluted water.
(a) whether the Govemment have decided to launch a scheme to document Indian manuscripts scattered across the globe; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Govemment are considering setting up a National Manuscripts Library; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) and (b) National Mission for Manuscripts has been launched to locate, enumerate, preserve and catalogue Indian manuscripts in India and abroad with a view to enhancing their acce88 and conserving them for posterity.

51 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 52 (c) and (d) As part of the Mission Activities, National Manuscripts Library is to be set up in Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi.
The library is to be a central repository for original and microfilm/copies of all Indian manuscripts.

[Translation] Implementation of Oilseeds Production Programme 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 247.5 207.1 184.4 204.6 Year Production (Lakh tonnes) Productivity (Kg./ha.)

944 853 810 897 717* ·352.

SHRI NAWAL KISHORE RAI: 2002-2003 154.4* DR. SUSHIL KUMAR INDORA: • Estimated.
Will the Minister 01 AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have implemented 'Oilseeds Production Programme' to augment oilseeds production in the country; (e) The Technology Mission on Oilseeds was set up in 1986.

In 1985-86 the production of oilseeds was 1OS.3 lakh tonnes, and the productivity was 569 Kg.fha.

The maximum production was 247.5 lakh tonnes with productivity of 944 Kg.fha.

during 1998-99.
during 1998-99.

(b) if so, the amount spent under this programme during the last three years, year-wise; [English] Tourism Policy (c) whether the Government make any assessment of the average production rate of the oilseeds; *353.
SHRI SAVSHIBHAI MAKWANA: SHRI NAMDEO HARBAJI DIWATHE: (d) if so, the increase in the average production rate of oilseeds registered since 1998-99 till 2002-2003; and Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (e) the minimum and maximum rate of production of oilseeds assessed in the country?
(a) whether certain State Governments have prepared and sent to the Union Government any new tourism policy to develop tourist spots and to attract more foreign tourists in their States; THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI AJIT SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (b) The amount spent under Oilseeds Production Programme (OPP) during the last 3 years is as under:- Year 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 (c) Yes, Sir.

Amount Spent (Rs.
Amount Spent (Rs.

In crores) 93.62 91.22 76.00 (c) whether the Union Government have since accorded approval to the said policy; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the financial assistance providedlproposed to be provided to the State Governments for the purpose?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) The Department of Tourism, Government of India, has not received any new tourism policy for approval from any of the State Governments.

(b) to (d) Does not arise.


[Translation] (d) The production and productivity of oilseeds has fluctuated since 1998-99 till 2002-2003 due to poor monsoons.

In fact the production of oilseeds declined during last three years due to drought conditions prevailing in major oilseeds growing States in the country.

The details of production and productivity of oilsaeds during the above period are given below:- Enforcement of environmental Laws -354.

DR. M.P.
JAISWAL: SHRIMATl RAJKUMARI RATNA SINGH: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: 53 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 54 (a) whether various environmental laws passed by Parliament are not being enforced strictly by certain States; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Govemment have expressed their deep concem over the maHer; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Govemment have formulated any strategy to get the laws enforced strictly; (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (g) the efforts made by the Govemment to check various kinds of pollution including vehicular pollution and to frame rules for the manufacturers of vehicles adhering 10 pollution control norms?
THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R.

BAALU): (a) and (b) The environmental laws are appropriately being implemented by the States.

The environmental laws such as the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Act 1981, the Environment Protection Act.

1986 and rules made thereunder are implemented by the Pollution Control Boards and the Departments of Environment and other concemed agencies of the State Governments.
(c) and (d) Does not arise.

(e) and (f) The Ministry has been reviewing on a regular basis.

the implementation of Environmental Acts and Rules with the State agencies.

The Central Govemment has also delegated powers to the State Govemments.

Central and State Pollution Control Boards for enforcement and compliance of environmental laws and rules.

Subject specifIC strategies have been formulated to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations for enforcement of standards and norms.
(iv) Restoration of environmental quality in critically polluted areas.

(v) National river conservation programme.

(vi) Emission standards for on-road vehicles and mass emission standards for new vehicles have been notified.

(vii) Unleaded petrol is supplied from 1.2.2000 and diesel with 0.25% sulphur maximum content is supplied from 1.1.2000 in the entire country.
(viii) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is supplied for automobiles through a number of retail outlets in Delhi and Mumbai to cater to the CNG vehicles.

(ix) Benzene concentration in petrol has been reduced.

(x) India 2000 norms akin to Euro 1 norms for registration of four wheeled private (non- commercial) vehicles were made effective from 1.6.99 in National Capital Region (NCR) and after 1.4.2000 in the entire country.
(xi) Bharat Stage Ii norms akin to Euro-Ii norms for registration of four wheeled private (Non commercial) vehicles were made effective from 1.4.2000 in NCR, in Mumbai (Including Greater Mumbai) from 1.1.2001, and in Kolkata and Chennai from 1st July.

2001.

(xii) Bharat Stage Ii emission norms akin to Euro Ii norms for heavy vehicles has been made effective from 24.10.2001 in respect of National Capital Territory of Deihl and in Mumbai (including Greater Mumbai).

Kolkata and Chennai from 31.10.2001.


[English] Drought Affected Stat •• *355.

DR. M.V.V.S.

MURTHI: SHRI RAM MOHAN GADDE: (g) Steps taken to check various kinds of pollution Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleaaed to including vehicular pollution are: state: (i) Control of Pollution in 17 categories of highly polluting industries.

(ii) Prevention and Control of pollution in industries discharging waste water into rivers and lakes.
(a) whether the Union Govemment have Circulated certain criteria for asaessment of requirement of foodgr8l1lS classifying the drought affected States under A & B categories; (iii) Setting up of common effluent treatment plants.
(b) if so, the details thereof; 55 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 56 (c) whether the Union Govemment have received some suggestions for allocation of foodgrains for implementation of employment programmes under drought relief by the Govemment of Andhra Pradesh; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the reaction of the Union Govemment thereto?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI AJIT SINGH): (a) and (b) For allocation of foodgrains to the drought affected States for relief employment for the drought of 2002-03, under the Special Component of Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) scheme, the States have been placed under Category "A" (moderately affected) and category "B" (severely affected).

Rajasthan, which is the most severely drought affected State, has been placed under Special Category.
(c) to (e) The Government of Andhra Pradesh have requested for allocation of foodgrains @ 10 kgs.

per person per day for two persons from each BPL family for 15 days in a month.

The Task Force on Drought Management has, however, approved allocation to the State for coverage of one individual from 50% BPL rural households @ 5 kgs.

per person per day for 10 days in months.

A total quantity of 16.15 lakh MTs.


has been approved by the Task Force for allocation to the State upto June, 2003, for current drought.

Exploitation of Workers in Garment Export Factories THE MINISTER OF LABOUR (DR. SAHIB SINGH VERMA): (a) to (f) The appropriate govemment in respect of garment factories in the national capital is the Government of NCT of Delhi.
Govemment of NCT of Delhi have informed that it is not correct to say that in most of the factories in the garment exporting sector in the capital, workers are subjected to severe exploitation.

However, complaints are received anlll inspections are carried out to get the irregularities rectified.

The wage structure/working norms are govemed by the various labour laws enforced by the Govemment of NCT of Delhi.
Rates of Minimum Wages in the scheduled employment of ready made garments effective from 1.8.2002 are given below: Category Rates per months (Rs.)

Rates per day (Rs.)

Unskilled Semi Skilled Skilled 2679.70 2845.70 3103.70 103.10 109.45 119.40 Factories Act, 1948 provides for monitoring of working atmosphere and welfare of workers.

It is a central act being administered by the Govemment of NCT, Delhi.
It also prescribes provisions pertaining to health, safety, working conditions and welfare of workers employed in factories and inspections to ensure the compliance of these norms are carried out by the factory inspectors.

'356.
SHRI SUNIL KHAN; Will the Minister of [Translation] LABOUR be pleased to State: Target of Various Agriculture Products (a) whether the workers in most of the factories in the garment exporting sector in the capital are subjected to severe exploitation; (b) II 50. the details thereof alongwith the action taken in this regard: (c) whether the Government have issued any guidelines pertaining to wage structurelworking norms and working conditions of these factories; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Government have evolved any mechanism to monitor the working atmosphere and welfare of workers in these factories; and (f) if so, the details thereof?
'357.

SHRI AJAY SINGH CHAUTALA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the target of various agriculture products and their actual production during 2001-02 and 2002-03; (b) the reasons for lesser production; (c) the target fixed for the production of various foodgrains during 2003-2004; and (d) the outline prepared by the Govemment in the Tenth Five Year Plan to augment the agriculture production?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI AJIT SINGH): (a) The targets and estimated production of various agricuhural commodities during 2001-02 and 2002- 03 are shown in the table below: 57 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 58 Crop RICe Wheat Coarse Cereal Pulses (In million tones) 2001-02 2002-03· Target Production Target Production 92.00 78.00 33.00 15.00 93.08 71.81 33.94 13.19 93.00 n.72 78.00 68.89 33.00 25.10 16.00 11.46 Total Foodgrains 218.00 212.03 220.00 183.17 Oilseeds 28.00 20.46 27.00 15.44 ·Second Advance Estimates as on 10.2.2003.
(b) Realization of targets depends on a number of factors such as performance of monsoon, technological developments, farm management skills, timely application of Inputs, demand of agricultural produce, etc.

In particular, the agricultural production in the country is greatly influenced by the extent and spread of rainfall as about 60% of net area sown is dependent on rains for water.

Delicient rainfall also adversely affects the irrigation potential.
During 2002-03 the targets of production could not be achieved mainly because of severe drought condillons in several States during the year.

(c) The targets for 2003-04 are yet to be fixed.

(d) In order to facilitate achievement of higher growth rate in agriculture, it is necessary to implement policies and programmes aimed at improving agricultural production and productivity.
With this object in view, various crop production schemes like Integrated Cereals Development Programmes for Rice, Wheat & Coarse Cereals, National Pulses Development Programme, Sponsored oilseeds Production Programme and Seed Minikit Scheme are being implemented during the Tenth Plan.
To reduce water run-off from major catchment areas, Improve land capability and moisture regime the Government are implementing the scheme 'Soil Conservation for Enhancing Productivity of Degraded Lands in Catchments of River Valley ProjectslFlood Prone Rivers' and 'Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas'.

Besides, the Regionally Differentiated Strategy adopted during the Ninth Plan would be continued during the Tenth Plan.
As a new initiative, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'On Farm Water Management for Increasing Crop Production in Eastem India' has been launched in March 2002 for the year 2001-02 and the Tenth Five Year Plan.

The objective of the scheme is to exploit ground/surface water, and promote eHicient water utilization and management for increasing crop production in eastern India.
Apart from these, the Government have launched various other initiatives such as emphasis on developing and promoting new technologies, measures for increasing availability of agricultural credit, Market Information Network, National Agriculture Insurance Scheme etc.

The Government also encourage farmers to increase production through price policy which includes implementation of Minimum Support Price, procurement by public agencies etc.
Moreover, the Tenth Plan document has underscored the importance of adequate thrust on maize, especially the multiplication of high yielding seeds on a massive scale and adoption of Impr;)ved thrust on commercialization of hybrid rice on a large scale and application of improved technologies in wheat could further boost foodgrains production.

The Tenth Plan document also lays emphasis on crop diversification in to high valuel more remunerative crops.

In addition, technology.


[English] Rehabilitation of Evicted Famille.

·358.
SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR: SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Govemment have issued an order to all the State Govemments for removal of all encroachments in their respective forest areas; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Union Govemment have announced any compensation package in this regard; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (e) whether certain States including West Bengal and Kerala have submitted any proposals regarding distribution of forest land amongst tribals etc.
as well as suggested alternative sites for their rehabilitation; (f) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (g) the action taken by the Union Govemment on each such proposals indicating the eHorts made towards rehabilitation of aHected families?

59 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 60 THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R.
BAALU): (a) and (b) The Central Govemment have issued detailed guidelines regarding regularization as well as eviction of encroachments on forest lands in September, 1990.

These guidelines were reiterated on 3.5.2002 and 30.10.2002 wherein the State Govemments and Umon Territories were requested to evict ineligible encroachers from the forest lands in a time bound manner in view of the orders of the Supreme Court of India.
(c) and (d) The operational aspects of the eviction process and the rehabilitation, if any, of affected families are the responsibility of the State/Union Territory Governments.

(e) to (g) The Govemment of India as a matter of policy do not allow diversion of forest land for rehabilitation of people except in special cases like rehabilitation of persons belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and others who may have to be shifted from the core area of a National Park or a Sanctuary.
During the last three years, only Govemment of Kerala has submitted a proposal for rehabilitation of people on forest land.

No such proposal has been submitted by the State of West Bengal.

In the case of Kerala, a proposal for diversion of 12196.1829 ha.

of forest land for resettlement of tribals in six districts, was submitted by the State Government in January, 2002.

Since the proposal was not in tune with the guidelines issued under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, it was returned on 26.2.2002.
Upgradetlon of Airports *359.

SHRI BHASKARRAO PATIL: SHRI KAMAL NATH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether there has been a steep cost escalation in the upgradation of intemational airports in the past few years: and (b) if so, the steps taken to deal with such a situation?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN): (a) and (b) The increase in construction cost of airport has not been particularly steep in the past few years.

Dams in Seismic Zones *360.


SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment propose to check the stability of dams in seismic zones in various parts of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) the number of dams under seismic zones; and (d) the steps taken by the Govemment to set-up alarm system along the banks of the rivers?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (d) Construction, maintenance and safety of dams are the responsibility of the owners of the dams that is the concemed State Governments etc.

The Central Government is not condUCing any dam-wise study on the stability of dams in seismic zones in various parts of the country.

As per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Code IS: 1893 revised in year 2002 there are 4 seismic zones.
This code provides the criteria and procedure for the seismic design of structures including darns for the various seismic zones.
The seismic design parameters vary for each seismic zone with severity being minimum for Zone II In addition to the general and maximum for Zone V. provisions in the above Standard, there is a National Committee on Seismic Design Parameters (NCSDP) for River Valley Projects which is headed by Member (Design & Research), Central Water Commission and includes eminent earthquake experts and various specialists from the other associated organisations.
The Committee after careful examination and deliberation, finalises the seismic design parameters to be adopted for specific dam, in the country.

The darns are designed using these seismic parameters recommended by NCSDP and as a result of proper design and construction their seismic safety is ensured.

The checking of earthquake stability forms a part of overall design of dam.
The darns so designed can withstand the earthquake of maximum intensity likely to affect them in respective seismic zones of the country.

In respect of existing dams, the seismic safety is a part of overall safety aspect of darns and is taken care of under the National Dam Safety Programme coordinated by the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) under the chairmanship of Chairman, Central Water Commission.
All the States having significant number of dams are represented in the National Committee on Dam Safety and the Departments of the States concerned arrange 61 Written AnswslS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 62 safety reviews, including the seismic reviews, of large dams which are more than 15 metres in height by an independent panel of experts, once in 10 years.
Thus the seismic safety of the dams in the country is ensured by adopting proper design by considering appropriate seismic parameters as well as by carrying out safety reviews during the subsequent stage.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (d) Yes, Sir.

An Expert Group has been constituted in this Department to examine the recommendations of the National Commission on Cattle.
The report of the Expert Group is likely to be submitted by the middle of April, 2003.

India as a whole is divided into 4 seismic zones and all the 4525 large dams of the country (out of which 475 dams are under construction) lie in one or other of these four zones.

Seismicity in the vicinity of the recent dam is monitored by suitable instrumentation, observation and analysis by the concemed States.

It is upto the owners of the dams to take up alarm system along the banks of the rivers.
Assistance for Repair of Bunda 3491.

SHRI T. GOVINDAN: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Govemment have received any proposal from Kerala Govemment to include repair of bunds in Kuttanad and Kole Lands in Kerala for relief!

assistance; and (English) Right to Work a. a Fundamental Right 3493.
SHRI MOHAN RAWAlE: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to include the 'Right to Work' in the Constitution as a Fundamental Right under the consideration of Government; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) by when the said proposal is likely to be implemented?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJA Y GOEl): (a) No, Sir.
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time when the approval is likely to be accorded?

(b) Does not arise.

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI (c) Does not arise.

ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

[Translation} National Commlulon on Cattle 3492.

SHRI SURESH CHAN DEL: Will the ~nister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to refer to the reply given to the Unstarred Question No.
1665 dated March 3, 2003 and state: (a) whether the Government have constituted an Expert Group to examine the recommendations of the National Commission on Cattle; (b) if so, whether said group has submitted its report to the Government; Ca .. agalnat Managing Director of A.T. 3494.
SHRIMATI MINATI SEN: SHRI MOINUl HASSAN: SHRI SUBODH ROY: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the CBI has registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Air India's officiating Managing Director as reported in Asian Age dated February 5, 2003; (b) if so, the logic for allowing such an accused person to head the organisation to decide a two billion dollars aircraft's purchase; (c) the Department of Personnel's guidelines in such (c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the a matter; Government thereto; and (d) if not, by when it is likely to be submitted?
(d) whether the Government propose to take action as per these guidelines; and 63 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 64 (e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes, Sir.
(b) to (e) The Department of Personnel's guidelines interalia provide that mere registration of a regular case by CBI against the officer concerned should not be a ground for treating the said officer as one whose conduct is under investigation unless conclusion has been reached about the prima facie guilt of the officer.

Until the competent authority.

arrives at such a conclusion, the officer may be treated at par with others in all administrative matters.
The CBI is yet to submit its report 10 Government in the matter.

(d) and (e) Yes, Sir.

A detailed probe is being carried out by the Gujarat Maritime Board, Forensic Science Laboratory, Factory Inspector and Police Department.

According to the preliminary enquiry report prepared jointly by the Fire Officer and the Port Officer, the fire broke out in the engine room of the ship at about 14.15 hours .

on 22nd February, 2003.


Efforts to put off the fire commenced almost immediately by th~ local fire brigade.

Since the extent of the fire was large, help from Bhavnagar Fire Brigade was called for at about 15.30 hours.

The joint effort by Alang Fire Station and Bhavnagar Brigade continued from 16.30 hours till 06.30 hours on 23rd February, 2003, when the fire was brought totally under control.

[English] {Translation] Fire In Ship Breaking Yard 3495.
SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether an incident of fire in a ship in the ship breaking yard in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat was reported on February 22, 2003; (b) if so, the cause of the fire alongwith the details of loss of life and property; (c) the compensation paid and the facilities provided to the family members of those killed and injured; (d) whether any probe is being carried out in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The probable cause of fire was a flammable gas explOSion in the engine room of a ship which had been beached lor breaking.

Entire Engine room and accommodation got burnt due to fire.

Seven persons died and three persons were injured.

(c) The ship breaker has paid Rs.

one Iakh per head to the legal heirs of the deceased.
An additional amount will be paid to the legal heirs of the deceased and injured as decided by the insurance company and the Court.

Rehabilitation of Tribals Affected Due to Bandlpur National Park In Mysore 3496.
SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government have assured the National Human Rights Commission that an altemative site had been selected for the rehabilitation of 154 tribal families displaced due to the construction of the Kabini reservoir and Bandipur National Park in Mysore; (b) if so, whether the Union Govemment have decided to expedite the settlement and assured that action will be taken within 45 days of receiving a fresh proposal from the State; (c) if so, whether Karnataka urged the Union Government in 2001 to reconsider the proposal by arguing that the proposed rehabilitation area has been excluded from the notified area of the national park; and (d) if so, the extent to which the Union Govemment have implemented the projects?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) to (d) On directions of National Human Rights Commission, the Kamataka Government submitted a fresh proposal for diversion of 200.00 ha.

forest land in favour of Revenue Department for rehabilitation of 154 tribal families displaced by formation of Bandipur National Park and construction of Kabini Reservoir in District Mysore, Karnataka on 27.01.2003.
This proposal has been accorded approval on 04.03.2003 under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

65 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 66 In view of above, the question of reconsidering the earlier proposal does not arise.

Identification of Peat.

Infestation THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

3497.
3497.

SHRI SUBODH MOHITE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: Development of FPI {English} (a) whether the Central Institute for Cotton Research has identified pests infestation due to prolonged drought condition like last year; 3499.

SHRI TRILOCHAN KANUNGO: WiD the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (b) if so.

the details thereof; and (c) the measures to be undertaken to control the pest menace?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes.

Sir.

(b) The Central Institute of Cotton Research, Nagpur has recorded enhanced incidence of jassids and thrips during July and August due to prolonged drought.

Another insect pest higherto unrecorded on cotton has been identified as stem borer of Sesbania namely Azygohelps scalaris infesting the crop during the drought period.

(c) In the central zone the sucking pest namely jasslde.
aphids, thrips and white fly can be managed by seed treatment with imidacloprid @ 8 g/kg seed.

Thereafter chemicals such as endosuHan, Methyl demeton and Thiamethoxam are recommended.

{Translation] Office Expense.

3498.
SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: I (a) the amount spent by various departments and undertakings under his Ministry on publicity, advertisement, reception, catering, inauguration ceremonies, seminars, conferences, tours including foreign, STD and ISD telephone bills, electricity biBs (especially air conditioners and coolers) and other official expenses during each of the last three years, head-wise; (b) whether the Govemment propose to initiate any drive to curtail the expenditure on the above heads; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) the details of Food Processing Industries (FPI) operating in the country, State-wise; (b) the number of export oriented FP Units and the number of FP Units to meet the local market demand; (c) whether any specific programmes have been chalked out for setting up food processin!

:' industries during the Tenth Plan; (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (e) the steps being taken to develop food processing industries in the eastem States of the country?
INDUSTRIES THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING (SHRI N.T.

SHANMUGAM): (a) to (e) Food Processing Industries operate both i., the organised and unorganised sector.

Most of the processed food items have been exempted from the purview of licensing under the Indllstries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.

Given this position, information on the number of units (whether for local market or export oriented units) is not maintained centrally.
However, as per the Annual Survey of Industries for 1999-2000, the total number of factories in the Food and Beverages sector was 23,942.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries gives financial assistance by way of grant upto 25% of the cost of plant and machinery and technical civil works subject to a maximum of Rs.

50 lakha in general areas and 33.33% of the cost of plant and machinery and technical civil works subject to a maximum of Rs.
75 Iakhs in difficult areas, which include North-Eastern region including Sikkin, ITDP areas, hilly regions, etc., for setting up/modemisation/expansion of food processing industries.

Assistance is also extended for the purchase of raw materials from farmers with whom prior agreement is entered into and subject to certain conditions.

These schemes are project specific and not State specific and hence no State-wise specific programmes have been made for setting up of food processing units.
67 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 68 R.tlflc.tlon of Conv.ntlon.

3500.

SHRI SURESH RAMRAO JADHAV: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government propose to ratify the ILO Conventions Nos.

97, 98, 138 and 182 as these conventions have been identified as ILO Human Rights Core Conventions; (b) if so.

the time by when these are likely to be ratified; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEL): (a) No Sir.

(b) There is no specific time frame for ratification of these Conventions.

As per the past practice, an ILO Convention is ratified only when the national laws and practices are brought fully into conformity with the provisions of the Convention in question.
(c) We could not ratify these Conventions at this stage as our national laws and practices are not yet brought into conformity with their provisions.

Cr •• tlon of Foot .nd Mouth 01..... Free Zone In M.h.ra.htra 3501.

SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether any proposal for creation of foot and mouth disease free zone has been received from the Government of Maharashtra; and (b) il so, by when it is likely to be sanctioned?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) Govemment of India has decided to implement an intensive Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMC-CP) In selected areas of the country including Maharashtra during the 10th Plan.

The programme WIll start from the year 2003-04.

(a) whether any scheme has been formulated by the Govemment of utilise the leaves of trees like Khejri in Rajasthan for fodder purpose; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO'NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) There is no scheme on utilization of leaves of trees for fodder at present.

However, under the National Afforestation Programme Scheme during the 10th Plan, fuel wood and fodder tree species can be part of the plantation project under the component of Silvipasture Development.

The scheme is being implemented through the decentralized set up of Forest Development Agencies under the Ministry of Environment and.
Forests.

Species such as Khejri can also be included.

Farmers in Rajasthan have been using Kherji as an excellent source of fodder.

[Translation] Dispute on Sh.ring of Ch.mb.1 River W.ter 3503.
SHRI RAGHUVIR SINGH KAUSHAL: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the dispute between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh on sharing of Chambal river water has been resolved; (b) if so, the reaction of the Govemment thereto; (c) whether the Madhya Pradesh Govemment has stopped the flow of water by unauthorized construction of dam and pond in the command area of Gandhisagar Dam; and (d) if so, the preventive steps proposed by the Govemment in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) No complaint under the Provisions of Inter-State River Water Disputes (lSRWD) Act, 1956, from the States of Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan has been received by the Central Govemment about the existence of water disputes between the States about sharing of Charnbal river water.

(b) Does not arise.

Utilisation of L •• v.. of Trees for Fodd.r 3502.


DR. RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (c) According to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh has constructed a number of irrigation projects in the cetchment area of Gafldhi Sagar Dam.

Thus, there has been reduction in the flow at Gandhi Sagar Dam.
69 Written AnswstS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 70 (d) By an agreement reached between the States of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in 1973, Madhya Pradesh Inter-State (Irrigation & Power) Control Board (MRICB) was established with headquarter at Kota for ensuring speedy and economical investigation, execution and operation and maintenance of projects of inter-State bearing in Chambal basin.

Rajasthan took up the issue with Madhya Pradesh and in the meetings of MRICB.
The issue was last discussed in the 73rd meeting of Standing Committee of the Board held on 29.1 .2003 at Bhopal.

Madhya Pradesh.

Yatrl Nlwas In Bihar 3504.


SHRI RAJO SINGH: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the number of Yatri Niwas in Bihar at present, location-wise; (b) the details of proposals received from State Govemments including Bihar for construction of Yatri Niwas in the States; (c) the financial assistance provided to the State Governments for the purpose; and (d) the time by when the proposals are likely to be cleared?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) The following Yatrikas have been sanctioned by the Department of Tourism in Bihar:- Year Location Amount sanctioned (Rs.

in lakhs) 1992-93 Yatrika at Gaya 1993-94 Yatrika at Deoghar 15.92 21.93 1998-99 Yatrika at Singheshwar Aslhan 19.39 1999-00 Yatrika at Madhuban 41.65 (b) to (d) In 10th FIVe Year Plan, there is no separate scheme for construction of Yatri Niwas.
However, budget accommodation is permissible under the scheme of Product/Infrastructure and Destination Development and Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits.

Based on the proposals received from Government of StateslUTs, 212 tourism projects have been sanctioned for an amount of Rs.

11121.10 lakhs for different StatesIUTs.

[Eng/ish] Tourism Development In Jharkhand 3505.


SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have drawn up any plan for development of tourism in Jharkhand during the last year; and (b) if so, the measures taken by the Government and the amount earmarked for the purpose?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG 'JIOHAN): (a) and (b) The Department of Tourism has sanctioned Rs.
7.50 lakhs for preparing a 20 year Perspective Plan for development of tourism in the State of Jharkhand.

Final report has already been received.

Department of TOUrism has also formulated scheme for Integrated Development of Tourist centres and Product!

Infrastructure and Destination Development whose guidelines have been circulated to all the States for submitting necessary proposals.

So far no proposal complete in all respects has been received from Jharkhand.

EPF Family Pension Scheme 3506.


SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware that the employees who were subscribing to EPF Family Pension Scheme from 1971 onwards, but retired from service between 1993 and 1999 are getting only a meager pension of Rs.
400-500 p.m.; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (c) whether any representation has been received from the Pensioners' Association for revision of the minimum pension amount; and (d) if so, the details thereof aIongwith the steps taken by the Govemment in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEL.
): (a) and (b) Under the Employees Pension Scheme, 1995, 50% of the pay is payable as monthly pension on completion of 33 years of contributory service.

The total membership period under Employees' Family Pension 71 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 72 Scheme, 1971 as well as Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 are considered for the eligibility period for pensionary benefits under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995.
The amount of pension is the aggregate of pension calculated on account of past service and the pensionable service (c) and (d) The Association had demanded to enhance the minimum pension paid to the pensioners.

The Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 is a self-financing scheme with limited resources.

The quantum of benefits extended to the members/families shall depend on the Inflow Into the fund in the form of contribution and interest earned on them.
The minimum amount of pension has been fixed on the basis of actuarial calculation and keeping 10 view, the affordability and financial viability of the pension fund.

There is a provision for evaluation of pension lund and review of pensionary benefits on an annual basis In the four valuations till date in the EPS, 95, rehef has been given @ 4%, 5.5%, 4% & 4% respectively.

The Pensioners' Association has been informed accordingly.

Recommendation of Pay Scales 3507.
SHRI MAHBOOB ZAHEDI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the recommendation of University Grants Commission (UGC) pay scales has been implemented in totality in the State Agricultural Universities and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); (b) il so, implementation; the details thereof alongwith date of (c) whether the grant provided by the Ministry for glvinn non-practicing allowances to the University Teachers havir,'=t basic qualification of Veterinary Science is being released; (dl il so, the effective date thereof; and (e) II not.
the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Recommendations of UGC regarding pay scales have been adopted by ICAR for its scientists and teachers of SAUs except enhancement in the age of superannuation.

(b) Copies of the circulars No.1 (15)I98-Per.

IV dated 27.2.99 in respect of ICAR and dated 3.3.99 in respect of State Agricultural Universities are enclosed as statement.

(c) The Non Practicing Allownace is not a aprt 01 UGC pay package.
The question of giving grant on this account therefore does not arise.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) Does not arise.

Statement Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Bhavan: New Delhi F.No.

(15)/98-Per.IV February 27, 1999 To The Directors/Project Directors of the Institutes/National Research Centres/Bureaux!

Project Directorates of ICAR.

SUb.

: Revision of pay scales of the Scientists of ICAR following the revision of pay scales of Central Gov!.
the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission.

Employees on Sir, In furtherance of the cause of Agricultural Research and Education in the country and for its uninterrupted growth the Indian Council of Agricultural Research with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance and approval of the Competent AuthOrity has revised the pay scales of ICAR Scientists as a follow-up action of recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission for Central Govemment.
While finaliSing the revised pay scales the Council and the Government of India has taken into cognizance the recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission and MHRD notification for revision of the pay scales of teachers of the Universities and Colleges and the recommendations of the ICAR Committee constituted for this purpose.
Accordingly the revision of pay scales of ICAR Scientists wUl be subject to the various proviSions of the scheme of revision of pay scales as contained in this letter and the regulations to be framed by the ICAR in this regard.

The revised pay scales and other service conditions are as follows:- 1 .

(I) Pay Scales A statement showing the existing and revised scales of pay of Scientists in various grades and Research Management Positions in ICAR is given below.
73 Written AI1SW8IS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 74 SI.

No.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Scales of Pay of ScientistsIRMPs in aI/ grades of ICAR Category of posts Scientist Scientist (Sr.

Scale) Existing Scales of Pay (Rs.)

Reviaed Scales of Pay (Rs.)

2200-75-2600-100-4000 8000·275·13500 3000·100·3500·125-5000 10000-325-15200 Scientist (Sel.

Grade).Sr.
Grade).Sr.

Scientist 3700·125·4950·150·5700 12000-420-18300 Principal Scientist 4500-150·5700-200-7300 16400-450-20900-500-22400 Project Coordinators, Head of Divisions Regional Centres/Stations, Joint Directors of Other than those in the four Deemed Universities & NAARM, Zonal Coordinators.

Directors/Project Directors of the Instts.llNRC/Project Directorates; ADGs at ICAR Headquarters, Joint Directors of Deemed Universities & NAARM Dy.
Director Generals at ICAR Hqrs., Directors of IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE & NAARM 4500·1~5700-200-7300 16400-450-20900-500·22400 4500·150·5700·200· 7300 16400-450·20900· 500·22400 (Minimum pay to be fixed at Rs.

17300/·on initial appointment).

7600/· fixed 25,ooO/·fixed Note I: The pay of Scientists (Selection Grade)/Sr.

Scientists with five years service as on 1.1.96 will be fixed at the minimum 01 Rs.

14940/· Note II: The revised scale of pay for Experimental Scientists (Rs.
1740·3000) will be Issued seperalely.

A statement showing the existing & revised scales of pay for Professional Chairs is given as under:· S.No.

Category of Posts Existing Scales of Pay (Rs.)

Revised Scales of Pay (Rs.)

1.

2.

National Fellows 4500·150·5700-200·7300 16400·450·20900·500·22400 National Professor 7600J.fixed 25000/·fixed (II) Incentive.

for Ph.

DIM.

Phil (III) Cereer Advancement (a) Four and two advance increments will be admissible to those who hold Ph.
D. and M.Phll degrees, respectively, at the time of recruitment as Scientists.

(b) One increment will be admissible to those scientists with M.Phii degree, who acquire Ph.

D. within two years of recruitment.

(c) A Scientist with Ph.D will be eligible for two advance increments when he moves into the Selection Grade as Sr.

Scientist.

(d) A Scientist will be eligible for two advance increments as and when he acquires a Ph.D. degree in his service career.
(a) Minimum length of service for eligibility to move into the grade of Scientist (Senior Scale) would be four years for those with Ph.

D., five years for those with M.PhH, and six years for others as a Scientist and for eligibility to move into the Grade of Scientist (Selection Grade)/Sr.

Scientist, the minimum length of service as Scientist (Senior Scale) shall be uniformly five years.

(b) For movement into grades of Sr.

Scientist and above, the minimum eligibility criterion would be Ph.
D. Those Scientists without Ph.

D. can go upto the level of Scientist (Selection Grade).

75 Written Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions 76 (c) A Sr.

Scientist with a minimum of eight years of service will be eligible for consideration for appointment as a Principal Scientist.

(d) For every upward movement, selection process would be evolved, for which appropriate guidelines would be laid down by the ICAR in consultation with the Govemment.
(f) While making payment of arrears on account of revised pay scales, the amount of Deamess Allowances at pre-revised rates and lump-sum amount of Rs.

25,OOO/-already paid to the scientists will have to be adjusted against the amount of arrears.

Further, the payment of arrears may be made only after deducting necessary Income Tax.

(Iv) Rewarding the Merit (vi) Age of Superannuation (a) A super time scale of Rs.
22000-500-24500 will be given to such Principal Scientist of Eminence who are directly recruited and have completed 28 years of service.

The eligibility criteria and the selection process will be determined by the ICAR.

(b) ICAR would prepare a specific scheme in consultation with Government to reward and recognise meritorious Scientists who may not have M.Phii or Ph.

D but who have made outstanding contributions in research, education and extension.
(v) Allowances, effective date and fltment formula (a) While the revised pay scales will be applicable from January 1, 1996, allowances at the revised rates will be effective from Aug. 1, 1997.

(b) Pay w.e.f.
(b) Pay w.e.f.

1.1.96 in the revised scale of pay will be fixed after giving the benefit of one increment for every three increments eamed in the pre-revised scales as stipulated in Rule 7 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997, and govemed by other relevant provisions of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 as applicable.
(c) Pay in the revised scales of pay as under para (i) above of this letter shall be fixed at the same stage with reference to the stage admissible vide para (b) above.

In cases where the same stage is not available, the pay may be fixed at the stage next above the pay admissible vide para (b) above.

(d) The payment of arrears will be made in one instalment.
(e) SCientist will be entitled to Deamess Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance and other allowances at the same rates and dates as applicable to the Central Govemment employees.

While concurring in the proposal of the Council for enhancement in the age of retirement of Scientists from 60 to 62 years, the competent authority has advised to place it before the Cabinet.
Accordingly necessary action has already been taken and after the final approval, separate orders in this regard will be issued.

Until such time, the age of superannuation will continue to be 60 years.

2.

These orders are subject to the conditions as contained in para 4 of Ministry of Finance O.M.

No.

7 (34)1E.III-AI97 dated 2.12.97 on pay revision of employees of quasi-GovemmenVautonomous organisations, statutory bodies, etc., set up and funded by the Central Govemment.

3.
3.

It is requested that necessary action may please be taken to revise the pay scales of the Scientists of your Instt.

as per the conditions laid down in the instant letter and the Regulations issued by the Govt.

of India and endorsed by ICAR from time to time.

4.

Further clarification if any, in the implementation of the scheme may be sought from ICAR.

5.

The receipt of this letter may kindly be acknowledged.

Yours faithfully (G. Prasad) Director (Personnel) Copy to:- 1.

PS to AMIPM.

2.
PS to AMIPM.

2.

PS to MOS (A).

3.

Secretary, Deptt.

of Expr., Ministry of FINlnC8, North Block.

4.

Secretary, Depn.

of Personnel & Training, North Block.

77 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to QU8$tions 78 5.

Secretary, Deptt.

of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.

6.

Secretary, University Grants Coimmission, Bahadur Shah laffar Marg.

7.

CPPRO, Krishi Bhawan.

8.

All Officers/Sections of ICAR HqrsIKAB.

(G. Prasad) Director (Personnel) Govt.


of Indl.

Ministry of Agriculture Officers, Controller of Examination, Director of Physical Education, documentation staff, etc.

it has been decided that in case such posts .ra already covered under the UGC pay package during Fourth Pay Commission their pay scales may also be revised accordingly in accordance with the pay scales notified by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

3.

A copy of the letter No.


F3 (1 )l94-PS dated 24th December, 1998 from Secretary, UGC addressed to Vice Chancellors of all the Universities, Education Secretaries of all the State Universities relating to minimum qualifications for teachers of universities and colleges and measures for maintenance of standards is also enclosed (Annexure-II).

This may be adopted in SAUs without any alteration.

Department of Agricultural R •••• rch • Education Krishl Bh.v.n: New Deihl 4.

(I) P.y Scale.

F.No.


(15)/98-Per.IV March 3, 1999 A statement showing the existing and revised scales of pay is attached as Annexure III.

To (II) Incentives for Ph.DIM.Phll The Chief Secretaries of all the States Sub: Revl.ion of p.y sc.le.

of te.cher.

In Agricultur.1 Unlverslti.. and college.

following the revl.lon of p.y .cale.

of Centr.1 Government the recommend.tlons of Fifth Centr.1 P.y Comml •• lon.

employee.
employee.

on Sir, I am directed to say that in fulfilment of the constitutional responsibility for coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in the field of agricultural education, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (I CAR) on behalf of the Govt.

of India has taken from time to time, several measures.
It has now been decided that the revised scales as extended to ICAR Scientists may be extended to the corresponding teaching posts in the Central Agricultural University, Imphal and the State Agricultural Universities: There revised Pay Scales, Incentives for Degrees, and Career Advancement Scheme extended to CAU and SAUs wiH be as detailed in this letter.

Copies of the notification issued by the Ministry of HRD vide their letter No.
1-22187-U.1 dated 27.7.98, 22.9.98 and 6.11.98 alongwith its enclosure are also enclosed.

(Annexure-I).

2.

As regards the non-teaching posts such .s Registrar, Librarian, Director of Education, Finance (a) Four and two advance increments will be admissible to those who hold Ph.D. and M.Phil degrees, respectively, at the time of recruitment as Asstt.

Professorsllecturer.

(b) One increment will be admissible to those teachers with M.Phil who acquire Ph.D within two years of recruitment.
(c) A lecturer/Asstt.

Professor with Ph.D will be eligible for two advance increments when the moves into Selection Grade as Associate Professor/Reader.

(d) A teacher will be eligible for two advance increments and when he acquires a Ph.D. degree in his service career.

(III) Career Advancement (a) Minimum length of service for eligibility to move into the grade of Lecturer (Sr.

Scale)/Asstt.

Professor (Senior Scale) would be four years for those with Ph.D., five years for those with M.Phil.
and six years for others as Assistant Professor/Lectwer and for eligibility to move into the Grade of Assistant Professor (Selection Gr.de)/Lecturer (Selection Grade)/Associate ProfessorJReader, the minimum length of service as Lecturer (Sr. Seale)/Aasiatant Professor (Senior Scale) shall be uniformly five years.
79 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 80 (b) For movement into grades of Associate Professor/Reader and above, the minimum eligibility criterion would be Ph.D. Those teachers without Ph.D. can go upto the level of Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)/Lecturer (Selection Grade).

(c) An Associate Professor/Reader with a minimum of eight years of service will be eligible for consideration for appointment as a Professor.
(d) For every up""ard movement, a selection process would be evolved, for which appropriate guidelines would be laid down by the ICAR.

(d) Teachers in SAUs will be entitled to 'Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance and other allowances at the same rates and dates respective State the as applicable in Governments.
(e) Teachers in Central Agricultural University, Imphal will be entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance and other allowances at the same rates and dates as applicable to the Central Government employees.

(Iv) Rewarding the Merit (vi) Age of Superannuation (a) A supertime scale of Rs.

22000-500-24500 will be given to such Professors of Eminence who are directly recruited and have completed 28 years of service.
The eligibility criteria and the selection process will be issued by the ICAR separately.

(b) The ICAR would prepare a specific scheme in consultation with Government to reward and recognise meritorious teachers who may not have M.Phil or Ph.D but who have made outstanding contribution in teaching and research.
(v) Allowance., effective date and fltment formula (a) While the revised scales of pay as contained in the Annexure-III will be given effect from 1.1.96, allowances at the revised rates will be effective from 1st August, 1997.
(b) Pay with effect from 1.1.96 in the revised scales 01 pay will be fixed after giving the benefit of one increment lor every three increments eamed In the pre-revised scl:tles as stipulated in Rule 7 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997, and governed by other relevant provisions of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 as applicable.
(c) Pay in the revised scales of pay as at Annexure- III of this letter shall be fixed at the same stage with reference to the stage admissible vide para (b) above.

In cases where the same stage is not available, the pay may be fixed at the stage next above the pay admissible vide para (b) above.

While concurring in the proposal of the Council for enhancement in the age of retirement of Teachers from 60 to 62 years, the competent authority has advised to place it before the Government.
Accordingly necessary action has already been taken and after the final decision, separate order in this regard will be issued.

Until such time, the age of superannuation will continue to be 60 years.

5.

These orders are subject to the conditions as contained in para 4 of Ministry of Finance C.M.

No.

7 (34)/E.1II-A/97 dated 2.12.97 on pay revision of employees of quasi-Govemment/autonomous organisations, statutory bodies, etc., set up and funded by the Central Govemment.

6.
6.

It is requested that necessary action may please be taken to revise the pay scales of the teachers of the State Agricultural Universities and Central Agricultural University, Imphalas per the conditions laid down in the instant letter and the Regulations to be framed by the ICAR.

7.

Further clarification.

if any, in the implementation of the scheme may be sought form the ICAR.

8.

The revlalon of pay aceIH Is further aubjec1 to the follOwing condltlona:- i.
The pay scales and the service conditions 01 SAU'S//CAU's personnel will be determined on~ by ICAR and that decision taken by UGC ir this regard will not be applicable unless the~ are accepted by the ICAR.

81 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 82 ii.

The ICAR will provide assistance to the State Governments to the extent of 80% of the expenditure involved in giving effect to the revision of scales of pay.

iii.
iii.

The assistance to the extent mentioned above will be available for the period from 1.1.1996 to 31.3.2000.

The State Govemments will meet the remaining 20% of the expenditure from their own resources and will not pass on the liabilities to the State Agricultural Universities.

iv.

The State Governments will take over the entire responsibility for maintaining the revise scales of pay w.eJ.
1.4.2000. v. The assistance will be restricted to the revision of pay scales of only those posts which were in existence as on January 1, 1996. vi.

80% of the assistance will be given to those States only which give a clear commitment of the State Governments to meet 20% of the expenditure.

vii.

The State Governments wiU ensure that State Agricultural Universities wiU abide by the service conditions of teacherslfaculties laid down by the ICAR regulatiOns.
Yours faithfully (M. Aslam) Director (DARE) Copy to:- 1.

Vice-Chancellors/Registrars of all State Agricultural Universities/Central Agricultural University, Imphal.

2.

Secretary, ICAR.

3.

FA (DARE).

4.

DOG (Edn.)

5.

All officers in ICARIKAB.

(M. Aslam) Director (DARE) Scale of pay of TeachelS and Other Academic Staff in UnivelSities and Colleges SI.No.

Category Existing scales of pay Revised scales of pay 2 3 4 University and College Teachers 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Lecturers/Asst!.


Professor 2200-75-2800-1 ()().4()()() 80Q0.275-135OO Lecturer (Sr.

Scale)/Asstt.

Prof. (Sr. scale) Lecturer (Selection Grade)/ Reader/Associate Professor Professor PrincipallHead of College Director (Research)/Director (Extn.
)I Dean PG/Dean student Welfare 3000-1 ()()'35QO.125-5OQO 10000-325-15200 3700-125-4950-150-5700 1~20-18300 4500-150-57()()'2()()' 7300 4500-150-5700 4500-150-57()()'200-7300 The pay of those with five years service 88 on 1.1.96 may be fixed minimum at AI.

14,9401- 164Q0.450-2090Q..500-22400 18400-450-20900-500-22400 with initial start at AI.
173001 4500-150-57()().2QO.7300 164Q0.450-2Q900.5QO.22400 Vtee-Chancellors 76OO1..fixed 250001- fixed 83 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 84 2 3 4 For Universities 8.

9.

10.

11 Reglstrar/LibrananlDirector of Physical Education/Controller of examination Dy RegistrarlDy.

LibrarianlDy.

Director of Physical EducationlDy.

Controller of examination Asstt.

LibrarianlAsstt.

Documentation Officers (Sr. scale) Asstt.

Director of Physical Education (Sr.

Scale) Asstt.


Registrar/Astt LibrarianlAsstt.

Documentation Officer/Asstt.

Director of Physical Education/Asstt.

Controller of examination For Colleges 12.

13.

14.

15.

College Librarian (Sel.

Grade)lDirector of PhYSical Education Sel Grade) College librarian (Sr.

Scale)lDirector of PhYSical Education (Sr.


Scale) College Librarian/Director of Physical Education DemonstratorfT utors 4500-150-5700-200-7300 164~~209~500-22400 3700-125-4950-150-5700 120~20-18300 3000-100-3500-125-5000 10000-325-15200 2200-75-2800-100-4000 80~275-13500 3700-125-4950-150-5700 12000-420-18300 3000-100-3500-125-5000 10000-325-15200 2200-75-2800-100-4000 8000-275-13500 17 40-SO-27OQ-EB-75-30oo 5500-175-9000 Dr. G.D. Sharma Secretary No.
F3-1/94 (PS) To, Annexure 1&11 University Grants Commission Bahadurshah Zaffar Marg New Delhi-l1 0 002 24 December, 1998 The Vice-Chancellors of all the Universities Education Secretaries of all the StateS/Union Territories.

Sub: Minimum qualifications for the appointment of teachers In universities and colleges, and measures for the maintenance of standards for the appointment of teachers in the universities and colleges, and other measures for the maintenance of standards.
These will be notified as Regulations shortly.

1.0 These shall apply to every University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act, every institution including a constituent or an affiliated college recognized by the Commission, in consuHation with the concemed University under Clause (f) Section 2 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, and every institution Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the said Act.
2.0 These shall corne into force with immediate effect.
SirlMadam, 3.0 Ou.Ilf1catlons and other service conditions: Kindly find enclosed a copy of the UGC Notification, 1998, on the revision of pay scales, minimum qualifications 3.1 No person shall be appointed to a teaching post in the university or in any institution including 85 Written AnsW9IS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 86 constituent or affiliated college recognized under Clause (f) of section 2 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or in an institution Deemed to be a university under Section 3 of the said Act, in a subject if he/she does not fuHiI the minimum qualifications and other conditions of service as indicated in the notification.
3.2 Provided that any relaxation in the prescribed qualifications can only be made by a University in regard to the posts under it, or any of the institutions including constituent or affiliated colleges recognized under Clause (f) Section 2 of the aforesaid Act, or by an institution deemed to be a university under Section 3 of the said Act, with the prior approval of the University Grants Commission.
4.0 Consequences of failure of the Universities to comply with the recommendations of the Commission, as per provision of Section 14 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956: 6.0 The UGC has sent the follOwing schemes to the Ministry of Human Resource Development for consideration.

(1) Scheme for providing incentives to lecturers for professional development.

(2) Creation of posts of Professors in colleges.

(3) Scheme for rewarding meritorious teachers.

a. Super Time Scale to Professors.


b. MeritOrious teachers who do not have M. PhiVPh.D.

As soon as the required approval is received the schemes would be formally notified.

7.0 The receipt of acknowledged.
this letter may kindly be time comply with If any University grants affiliation in respect of any course of study to any college referred to in sub- section (5) of Section 12-A in contravention of the provisions of that sub-section, or fails within a reasonable any to recommendations made by the Commission under Section 12 or Section 13, or contravenes the provisions of any rule made under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of Section 25 or of any regulations made under clause (e) or clause (f) or clause (g) of Sub-Section (1) of Section 26, the Commission after taking into consideration the cause, if any, shown by the University for such failure or contravention, may withhold from the university the grants proposed to be made out of the fund of the Commission.
5.0 The University Grants Commission expects that the entire scheme of revision of pay scales, together with all the conditions attached to it, would be implemented by the State Governments as a composite scheme without any modifications, except the date of implementation and the scales of pay as indicated in Govemment of India notification No.F.1-22197-U.1.

dated 27.7.98, 22.9.98 and 6.11.98.


It shall be necessary for the Universities and the management of Colleges to make the necessary changes in their statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, etc.

to incorporate the provisions of this scheme.
Yours faithfully, (G.D. Sharma) UGC Notification on Revision of Pay Scales, Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers In Universities • Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards, 1998 The scheme of revision of pay scales, minimum qualifications for appointment, other service conditions of University and College T e&Chers, Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Registrars of Universities as a measure for the maintenance of standards in higher education.
1.0.0 Coverage 1.1.0 The scheme applies to University and College Teachers, Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Registrars of Universities (excluding Agricultural Universities), and Colleges (excluding Agricultural, Medical and Veterinary Science Colleges) admitted to the privileges of the Universities unless they specifically exercise an option in writing to remain out of this scheme.
However, the scheme will apply to the Teachers in the Faculty of Agriculture, Medicine and Veterinary Science in the Central Universities.

87 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 88 2.0.0 Pay Scales 2.1.0 The revised scales of pay, as decided by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Deptt.

of Education) may be seen at Appendix-I.


2.2.0 Pay scales for academic staff of the Departments of Adult and Continuing Education, Women's Studies, Academic Staff Colleges and University SCience Instrumentation Centre should be equivalent to those of the Teachers of the corresponding levels and they should have same designation and channel of promotion provided that they have equivalent qualifications.
3.0.0 Recruitment and Qualifications 3.1.0 3.2.0 3.3.0 The direct recruitment to the post of Lecturers, Readers and Professors in the Universities and Colleges shall be on the basis of merit through all India advertisement and selections by the duly constituted Selection Committees to be set up under the Statutes/Ordinances of the concerned university.
Such Committees should have a minimum of three experts, the head of the concerned Department and the Principal of the concerned College (in case of selection of college teachers).
The minimum qualifications required for the post of Lecturers, Readers, Professors, Principals, Assistant Directors of Physical Education, Deputy Directors of Physical Education, Directors of Physical Education, Assistant Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Librarians, Assistant Registrars, Deputy Registrars and Registrars, will be those prescribed by the University Grants Commission from time to time.
The minimum requirements of a good academic record, 55% of the marks at the master level and qualifying in Ihe National Eligibility Test, or an accredited lest, shall remain for the appointment of Lecturers.

It would be optional for the .

University to exempt Ph.D. holders from NET or to require NET, in their case, either as a desirable or essential qualification for appointment as Lecturers in the University Departments and Colleges.
The minimum requirement of 55% should not be insisted upon for Professors, Readers, Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Directors of Physical Education, Deputy Directors of Physical Education for the existing incumbents who are already in the UniversiW system.

However, these marks should be insisted upon for those entering the system from outside and those at the entry point of Lecturers, Assistant Registrars, Assistant Librarians, Assistant Director of Physical Education.
3.4.0 3.5.0 A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks, at the masters level for the SC/ST category.

A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. degree holders who have passed their Master's degree prior to 19th Sept., 1991.

3.6.0 B in the 7 point scale with letter grades 0, A, B, C, D, E & F shall be regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is followed.
3.7.0 The Ph.D. should continue to be a compulsory requirement for the designation of Readers.

However, for other categories, like those of Registrars, Librarians and Physical Education, Directors, the Ph.D. should be a desirable and not an essential qualification.

~r ~4.0.0 Direct Recruitment 4.1.0 Professor An eminent scholar with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, with.
10 years of experience in postgraduate teaching, and/or experience in research at the University/ National Level institutions, including experience of guiding research at doctoral level.

OR An outstanding scholar with established reputation who has made significant contribution to knowledge.

89 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 90 In exceptional cases, the teachers with 15 years of teaching/research experience could also be UG considered.
the Master's degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University, or, an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

4.2.'

Principal (Profeuor's Grade) 1.

A Master's Degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades 0, A, B, C, D, E & F. 2.

Ph.

D. or equivalent qualification.

3.

Total experience of 15 years of teaching!

in Universities/Colleges and other Research institutions of higher education.
4.2.2 Principal (Render's Grade) 1.

A Master's Degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades 0, A, B, C, D, E & F. 2.

Ph.D. or equivalent qualification.

3.

Total experience of 10 years of teaching!

Research in Universities/Colleges and other Institutions of higher education.

4.3.0.

Reader Good academic record with a doctoral degree or equivalent published work.
In addition to these, candidates who join from outside the university system, shall all possess at least 55% of the marks or an equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades 0, A, B, C, D, E & F at the Master's degree level.
Five years of experience of teaching and/or research excluding the period specified for obtaining the research degrees and has made some mark in the areas of scholarship evidenced by quality of publications, contribution to educational innovation, design of new courses and curricula.

4.4.0 Lecturer 4.4.1 Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commetee, Education, PhysicsJ Education, Foreign Languagss and Law.
Good academic record with at least 55% of the marks or, an equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades 0, A, B, C, D, E & F at Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates should have cleared eligibility test (NET) for lecturers conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC.
4.4.2 Joumalism and Mass Communication Good academic record with at least 55% of the marks, or, an equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades 0, A, B, C, D, E & F at the Master's degrees in communication/mass communication, journalism, from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates should have cleared eligibility test (NET) for lecturers conducted by the UGC, CSIR, or similar accredited by the UGC.
OR At least 55% of the marks, or an equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades 0, A, B.

C, D, E & F at the Master's degree level in the Humanities, Social Sciences/Sciences/with at least a second class Bachelor's Degree, or Post- graduate Diploma in communication/mass communication or joumalism, from a recognized Indian UniversitylNational Institute.
Besides fulfilling the above qualification, candidates should have cleared the eligibility test (NET) for Lecturers conducted by the UGC, CSIR, or similar tests accredited by the UGC.

4.4.3 Music Good academic record with at least 55% of the marks, or an equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades 0, A, B, C, D, E & F at the Master's degree level, in the relevant subject or an equivalent degree from an Indian/Foreign University.
Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates should have cleared the eligibility test (NET) for Lecturers conducted by the UGC, CSIR, or similar test accredited by the l'GC.
91 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 92 Seven Point Scale Grade Grade Point '0' = Outstanding 'A' = Very Good 'S' = Good 'C' = Average 'D' = Below Average 'E' = Poor 'F' = Fail 5.50-6.00 4.50-5.49 3.50-4.49 2.50-3.49 1.50-2.49 0.50-1.49 0-0.49 OR Percentage Equivalent 75-100 65-74 55-64 45-54 35-44 25-34 0-24 A traditional or a professional artist with a highly commendable professional achievement in the concerned subject.
For professional subjects like education, social work and performing arts etc., a separate detailed regulation on qualifications would be issued.

Till then, the Regulations, hitherto in for direct recruitment to the post of Lecturer, Reader and Professor, will continue.

The minimum qualifications for the post of Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Assistant Librarians may be seen at Appendix-II.
The minimum qualifications for the post of Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar may be seen at Appendix-III.

The minimum qualifications for the post of Director, Physical Education, Deputy Director, Physical Education and Assistant Director, Physical Education may be seen at Appendix-IV.

5.0.0 Selection CommlHee.

It is optional for the University or College to utilise the Seminar or Colloquium as a method for the selection of Lecturer, Reader or Professor.

6.0.0 Incentive.

for Ph.D./M.Phll.


6.1.0 Four and two advance increments will be admissible to those who hold Ph.D. and M.Phil.

degrees, respectively, at the time of recruitment as Lecturers.

Candidated with D.UttID.Sc.

should be given benefit on par with Ph.D. and M.Ult on par with M.Phil.

6.2.0 One increment will be admissible to those teachers with M.Phii who acquire Ph.D. with two years of recruitment.
6.3.0 A Lecturer with Ph.D. will be eligible for two advance increments when she/he move into Selection GradelReader.

6.4.0 A teacher will be eligible for two advance increments as and when shelhe acquires Ph.D. degree in herlhis seNice career.
7.0.0 Career Advancement 7.1 .1 Minimum length of seNice for eligibility to move into the grade of Lecturer (Senior Scale) would be four years for those with Ph.D., five years for those with M.Phil, and six years for others at the level of Lecturer, and for eligibility to move into the Grade of Lecturer (Selection Grade)/Reader, the minimum length of seNice as Lecturer (Senior Scale) shall be uniformly five years.
7.1.2 For movement into grades of Reader and above, the minimum eligibility criterion would be Ph.D. Those without Ph.D. can go up to the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade).

7.1.3 A Reader with a minimum of eight years of service in that grade will be eligible to be considered for appointment as a Professor.

University Grants Commission has separate guidelines on constitution of Selection Committees which may be referred to by Universities/Colleges (copy enclosed at Appendix-V).
A representative of the SClST, women and physically handicapped persons, should be in the Selection Committee whenever a candidate from any of these categories appears for the inteNiew.

7.1.4 The Selection Committees for Career Advancement shall be the same as those for Direct Recruitment for each category.

7.1.5 The existing scheme of Career Advancement for non academic staff namely, Assistant Director of Physical Education, Assistant Registrar, Assistant Librarian would continue.
93 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 94 7.2.0 Lecturer (Senior Scale) A Lecturer will be eligible for placement in a senior scale through a procedure of selection, if sheJhe has: (i) Completed 6 years of service atter regular appointment with relaxation of one year and two years, respectively, for those with M.Phil.
and Ph.D. (ii) Participated in one orientation course and one refresher course of approved duration, or engaged in other appropriate continuing education programmes of comparable quality as may be specified or approved by the University Grants Commission.

(Those with Ph.D. degree would be exempted from one refresher course).

(iii) Consistently satisfactory performance appraisal reports.

(iii) Made some mark in the areas of scholarship and research as evidenced e.g.
self- assessment, reports of refel'886, quality of publications, contribution to educational Innovation, design of new courses and curricula and extension activities.

(iv) After placement the Senior Scale in participated in two refresher courses/summer institutes of approved duration, or engaged in other appropriate continued education programmes of comparable quality as may be specified or approved by the University Grants Commission, and (v) Possesses conSistently good performance appraisal reports.
7.4.2 Promotion to the Post of Reader will be through a process of selection by a Selection Committee to be set up under the Statutes/Ordinances of the concerned University or other similar Committees set up by the appointing authorities.
7.3.0 Lecturer (Selection Grade) 7.5.0 Profeuor (Promotion) Lecturers in the Senior Scale who do not haVE) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent published work, and who do not meet the scholarship and research standards, but fulfil the other criteria given above for the post of Reader, and have a good record in teaching and, preferably, have contributed in various ways such as to the corporate life of the institution, examination work, or through extension activities, will be placed in the Selection Grade, subject to the recommendations of the Selection Committee which is the same as for promotion to the post of Reader.
They will be designated as Lecturers in the Selection Grade.

They could offer themselves for fresh assessment atter obtaining Ph.D and/or fulfilling other requirements for promotion as Reader and, if found suitable, could be given the designation of Reader.
7.4.0 Reader (Promotion) 7.4.1 A Lecturer in the Senior Scale will be eligible for promotion to the post of Reader if sheJhe has: (i) Completed 5 years of service in the Senior Scale; (ii) Obtained a Ph.D. degree or has equivalent published work; to In addition the sanctioned position of Professors, which must be filled in through direct recruitment through all India advertisements, promotions may be made from the post of Reader to that of Professor atter 8 years of service as Reader.
7.6.0 The Selection Committee for promotion to the post of Professor should be the same as that for direct recruitment.

For the promotion from Reader to Professor, the follOWing method of promotion may be allowed.

The candidate should present herself/himself before the Selection Committee with some of the following: (a) SeH-appraisal reports (required).

(b) Research contributionlbookslarticles published.

(c) Any other academic contnbutions.


The best three written contributions of the teacher (as defined by herlhim) may be sent in advance to the Experts to review before coming for the selection.

The candidate should be asked to submit these in 3 sets with the application.

95 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 96 (d) Seminars/Conferences attended.

8.0.0 Counting of Past Service (e) Contribution to environmentlinstitutional corporate life.
teaching/academic (f) Extension and field outreach activities.

7.7.0 The requirement of participation in orientation/ refresher courses/summer institutes, each of at least 3 to 4 weeks duration, and consistently satisfactory performance appraisal reports, shall the mandatory requirement for Career be Advancement from Lecturer to Lecturer (Senior Scale) and from Lecturer (Senior Scale) to Lecturer (Selection Grade).
Wherever the requirement of orientation/refresher courses has remained incomplete, the promotions would not be held up but these must be completed by the year 2000.

The requirement for completing these courses would be as follows: (i) For Lecturer to Lecturer (Senior Scale), one orientation course would be compulsory for University and College teachers.

Those without Ph.

D. would be required to do one refresher course in addition.
(ii) Two refresher courses for Lecturer (Senior Scale) to Lecturer (Selection Grade).

(iii) The senior teachers like Readers/Lecturers (Selection Grade) and Professors opt to attend two Seminars/Conferences in their subject area and present paper on one aspect of their promotion/selection to higher level or attend refresher course to be offered by ASCs for this level.
Previous service, without any break as a Lecturer or equivalent, in a university, or national laboratory, or other scientific organisations, e.g.
CSIR ICAR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR and as a UGC Research Scientist, should be counted for placent lecturer in Senior Scale/Selection Grade provided that: 8.1.0 The post was in an equivalent grade/scale of pay as the post of a Lecturer; 8.2.0 The qualifications for the post were not lower than the qualifications prescribed by UGC for the post of Lecturer; 8.3.0 The candidates who apply for direct recruitment should apply through proper channel.
8.4.0 The concerned Lecturers possessed the minimum qualifications prescribed by them for appointment as Lecturers; 8.5.0 The post was filled in accordance with the prescribed selection procedure as laid down by the University/State Government/Central Govemment/lnstitution's regulations; 8.6.0 The appointment was not ad-hoc or in a leave vacancy of less than one year duration ad hoc service of more than one year duration can be counted provided- (a) (b) (c) the ad hoc service was of more than one year duration; the incumbent was appointed on the recommendation of duly comprised Selection Committed; and incumbent was selected the the permanent post in continuation to the service, without any break.
to 7.B.O "the number of years required in a feeder cadre are less than those stipulated in notification, thus entailing hardship to those who have completed more than the number of years in their entire service for eligibility in the cadre, may be placed next higher cadre after adjusting the total number of years.

This situation is likely to arise as, in the eartier scheme, the number of years required feeder cadre were much more than those envisaged under this notification.
9.0.0 Merit Promotion Merit Promotion Scheme of 1983 which was terminated in 1987 for those who did not opt for it, stands abolished.

However, Professors who were govemed by the old merit promotion scheme of 1987 would be eligible for fuD sca1e of Profeseor w.e.f 01.01.1996.

The University can discuss in its academic body and decide inter-se-seniority between the merit promotees and direct recruits, based on the date of selection, and as per the eXisting/amended Acts and Statues of the University.
97 Written Answel5 CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Quest;ons 98 10.0.0 Rewarding MerIt 10.1.0 10.2.0 A supertime scale of As.

22000-500-24500 will be given to such Professors of Eminence who will be directly recruited and have completed 28 years of service in accordance with the scheme to be approved by the Govemment of India.

Meritorious teachers, who may not have M.Phil.


or Ph.D. but who have made outstanding rewarded and contributions, would be recognized as per the scheme to be approved by the Govemment of India.

11.0.0 Period of Probation and Confirmation 11.1.0 11.2.0 11.3.0 11.4.0 11.5.0 Keeping in view the practice in some of the Universities, the minimum period of probation may continue to be 1 year, extendable by a maximum period of 1 more year case of unsatisfactory performance.
However, the Universities which are already having probation period of 2 years may continue to do so.

It is optional for the universities to introduce the provision that a teacher may offer herseH/ himseH for assessment at any point of time for confirmation, within the period of two years, but the University may consider a minimum period after which such cases would be considered.
At senior positions, it is optional for the university to decide the confirmation at any time from the time of appointment to the end of the statutory period of probation.

The confirmation should not be linked to the completion of orientation course, but efforts should be made to send the teacher either before joining, or immediately thereafter, but in any case, the orientation course should be completed within a period of the first two years.
Since the time required for career Advancement has now been reduced, an extension may be provided till 31.12.2000 to all candidates for completing refresher courses.

The University may devise a mechanism for ensuring that the Head of the University Department/College Principal sponsors the teacher for the required orientation and refresher course, and such opportunity is not denied to the teacher, except on sufficient grounds to be specified in writing to the university.
The university should also bring to the attention of the UGC any complaints received from university or college teachers that they did not get admission to the courses for which they applied with details (name of teacher, name of institution where employed, course applied for, ASC or Department where applied, dates of course and reasons given for refusal).
12.0.0 Part-Time Teachers The minimum qualifications fOI appOintment of part-time teachers should be the same as that of regular teachers and selected by regularly constituted Selection Committees.

The part-time teachers should be appointed only in exceptional circumstances when it is appropriate to the requirements of the institution in terms of subjects to be taught or workload.

They can be appointed on a contract appointment if only for a short period or as permanent half-time!
proportionate time employees against half- proportionate salary of the scale (and should include proportionate increments, dearness allowance and any other permissible benefits).

Such permanent part-time teachers will also be entitled to the scheme of Career Advancement from Lecturer to Senior Scale Lecturer, Sele<..iion Grade Lecturer/Reader, and Professor.

However, they will be entitled to half!


proportionate amount of the basic of the scale and proportionate increments, dearness allowance and any other permissible benefits.

13.00 Creation of Po.t 13.1.0 UGC-recognized autonomous colleges may create posts of Professor on the basis of felt needs.

In general, 1 post of Professor may be created if there are already at least 4 Readers and 12 Lecturers and it is felt that creation of a post of Professor is academically necessary.
The procedure of selection of Professor will be through direct recruitment as in the university.

Other colleges of similar standard will be identified by the UGC as per the scheme to be approved by the Govemment of India.

14.0.0 Teaching Day.

The Universities/Colleges must observe at least 180 actual teaching days, i.e., there should be 99 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 100 a minimum of 30 weeks of actual teaching in a 6-day week.
Of the remaining period, 12 weeks may be devoted to admission and examination activities, and non-instructional days (e.g.

for sports, college day, etc.

), 8 weeks for vacation and 2 weeks may be attributed to vanous public holidays.

If the University adopts a 5 day week pattern, then the number of weeks should be increased correspondingly to ensure equivalent of 30 weeks with a 6 day week.

The above is summarised as follows: 16.0.0 16.1.0 16.2.0 No.
of Weeks University College Teaching 30 (180 days) 30 (180 days) Admissions/Examinations preparation for Examinations.

12 Vacation Public Holidays (to increase & adjust teaching days accordingly) Total 8 2 52 10 10 2 52 In lieu of curtailment of vacation by 2 weeks, the university teachers may be credited with 1/3rd of the period of Earned Leave.
However, the colleges may have an option of a total vacation of 10 weeks in a year and no Earned Leave except when asked to work during the vacations for which, as in the case of University teachers, 1/3 of the period will be credited as Earned Leave.

15.0.0 Work Load The workload of the teacher in full employment should not be less than 40 hours a week for 30 working weeks (180 teaching days) in an academic year.
It should be necessary for the teacher to be available for at least 5 hours the University/College for which daily in necessary space and infrastructure should be provided by the University/College.

The direct teaching hours should be as follows: Lecturer/Sr.

Lecturer/Lecturer(Sel.

Grade) 16 hours Readers & Professors 14 hours However, a relaxation of two hours in the workload may be given to the Professors who are actively involved in Research, Extension and Administration.
Superannuation and Re-Employment of Teachers Teachers will retire at the age of 62.

However.

it is open to a University or a college to re- employ a superannuated teacher according to the existing guidelines framed by the UGC up to the age of 65 years.
Age of retirement of Registrars, Librarians, Physical Education personnel, Controllers of Examinations, Finance Officers and such other university employees who are being treated at par with the teachers and whose age of superannuation is 60 years, would be 62 years.

No re-employment facility is recommended for Registrars, Librarians and Directors of Physical Education.
17.0.0 Superannuation Benefits 17.1.0 The benefit in service, up to a maximum of 3 years, should be provided for the teachers who have acquired Ph.D. degree at the time of entry, so that almost all teachers get the retirement benefits which are available after 33 years of service, subject to the overall of superannuation.

17.2.0 Other conditions with respect to Superannuation Benefits may be given as per CentraVState Govemment Rules.
18.0.0 Leave Rules The leave rules, as laid down by the University Grants Commission, may be followwed by the University and College teachers (See Appendix- VI).

19.0.0 Service Agreement At the time of recruitment in Universities and Colleges, service agreement should be signed between the University/College and the Teacher which' should be lodged with the Registrarl Principal with a copy to the concerned teacher.

The seH-appraisal performance should be a part of the service agreement.
20.0.0 Code of Professional Ethics its own Each University should evolve professional ethics after full discussion in the academic bodies and associations and should incorporate its Act, Statutes and Ordinances and it should be applicable to all teaching and non-teaChing staH including administrators.
in it 101 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 102 21.0.0 Accountability The self-appraisal of performance should be adopted as a mandatory part of the Career Advancement scheme and should be implemented with the new pay scales within the time-frame of 1 year, if not already implemented.

It would be optional for the institution to consider introducing student evaluation as a method of assessment of the teacher.
particularly in sma" institutions, post- graduate departments, professional colleges and autonomous colleges.

22.0.0 Anomalies Anomalies, if any.

may be brought to the notice of the UGC who would consider them with the help of a Committee constituted by University Grants Commission.

Appendix-I Consolidated statement based on letters No.F.1-22J 97 U.I.
Issued on 27th July, 1998 (Annexure-I), 22 September, 1998 (Annexure II) and 6th November, 1998 (Annexure III) by Ministry of Human Resource Development Subject: Revision of pay scales of teachers in universities and colleges following revision of pay scales of Central Govemment employees on the recommendation of Fifth Central Pay Commission.

1.

(i) Pay Scales A statement showing the existing and revised scales of pay is attached.
The revised scales of Demonstrators/Tutors is for the existing incumbents only.

No fresh recruitment shall be made to the cadre of Demonstrators/Tutors.

(Annexure I) (ii) Incentives for Ph.DJM.Phli.

(Annexure I) (a) Four and two advance increments will be admissible to those who hold Ph.D. and M.Phii degrees, respectively, at the time of recruitment as Lecturers.

(b) One increment will be admissible to those teachers with M.Phii who acquire Ph.D. within two years of recruitment.
(c) A Lecturer with Ph.D. will be eligible for two advance increments when he me into Selection grade as Reader.

(d) A teacher will be eligible for two advance increments as and when he acquire P.H.D.

degree in his service career.

(iii) Career Advancement (Annexure-I) (a) Minimum length of service for eligibility to move into the grade of Lecturer (Senior Scale) would be four years for those with Ph.D .. five years for those with M.Phii.

and six years for others as a Lecturer.


and for eligibility to move into the Grade of Lecturer (Selection Grade)/Reader, the minimum length of service as Lecturer (Senior Scale) shall be uniformly five years.

(b) For movement Into grades of Reader and above, the minimum eligibility criterion would be PhD.

Those teachers without Ph.D. can go up to the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade).
(c) A reader with a minimum of eight years of service will be eligible for consideration for appointment as a Professor.

(d) For every upward movement, a selection process would be evolved, for which appropriate guidelines would be laid down by the UGC in consultation with the Govemment.

(iv) Rewarding the Merit (Annexure I) (a) A supertime scale of Rs.

22000-500-24500 will be given to such Professors of Eminence who are directly recruited and have completed 28 years of service.
The eligibility criteria and the selection process will be determined by the UGC.

(b) University Grants Commission would prepare a specific scheme in consultation with Govemment to reward and recognise meritorious teachers who may not have M.Phii or Ph.D. but who have made outstanding contributions in teaching and research.

(v) A"owances, effective date and fltment formula (Annexure I) (a) The revised scale of pay as contained in the Annexure will be effective from 1.1.1996.
(Annexure I. II and III) (b) The fixation of pay of Lecturers (Selectio" Grade)/Readers in the pre-revised scale of As.

3700-125-4950-150-57oo/-who were selected strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations framed by the UGC and who were 103 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 104 in position as Lecturers (Selection Grade)/ Readers as on 1.1.1996., will be made in a manner that they get their pay fixed at the minimum of Rs.

14940/-in the revised scale of Rs.


12000-420-18300 as and when they complete five years in the grade.

(Annexure III) (c) The pay of Readers and Professors who were In the pre-revised scales of Rs.

3000-5000/-and Rs.

4500-57oo/-will be fixed at the appropriate stage of the revised scales of Rs.

10000-325- 15200 and Rs.

16400-450-20900-500-22400/- respectively as on 1.1.1996.
(Annexure III) (d) Pay with effect from 1.1.1996 in the revised scale of pay will be fixed after giving the benefit of one increment for every three increments earned in the pre-revised scales as stipulated in Rural 7 of Central Civil Services (Revised pay) Rules.

1997. and governed by other relevant provisions of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules.

1997. as applicable.


(e) Pay in the Revised scales of pay as at Annexure 01 this letter shall be fixed at the same stage with reference to the stage admissible vide para (c) above.

In cases where the same stage is not available.

the pay may be fixed at the stage next above the pay admissible vide para (c) above.

(I) The payment of arrears will be made in one instalment.

(g) Teachers in Central Universities will be entitled to Dearness Allowance,.
House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance and other allowances at the same rates and dates as applicable to the Central Government employees.
(vi) Age of Superannuation (Annexure I) The age of superannuation of university and college teachers, Reigned Librarians, Physical Education personnel, Controller of Examinations, Finance Officer and such other university employees who are being treated at par with the teacher whose age of superannuation was 60 years, would be 62 years and thereafter no extension in service should be given, However, it will be open to a university or college to re-employ a superannuated teacher according to the existing guidelines framed by the up to the age of 65 years.
(Annexure I & III).

(vii) Professors for colleges (Annexure I) Posts of Professor will be created in UGC recognized Autonomous Colleges in the ratio of 1 :4: 12 for Professors, Readers and Lecturers.

The procedure of selection Professor will be the same as that in the university.

Other colleges of similar standard will be subsequently identified by the UGC as per the norms developed by the Commission in consultation with the Governrnent.
(viii) Scheme for professional development Incentives to Lecturers The UGC will formulate a Scheme, in consultation with the Government giving professional development incentives in the form of cash allowances or assistance in kind or both to those Lecturers who register for M.PhiV Ph.D. and whose pursuit research is considered satisfactory by their guides.
(Annexure III) (ix) Other terms • conditions of service of teachers (Annexure I) Other terms and conditions of service of teachers shall be notified by the UGC by way of Regulations incorporating the approved pay scales and other related conditions the line of existing scheme(s) with the approval of Government.

Scale of Pay of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SI.No.
Existing scales of pay ------ -------------------------------------- Revised scales of pay Category 2 3 4 University and College Teachers 1.

2.

3.

Lecturer 2200-75-2800-100-4000 8000-275-13500 Lecturer (Sr.

Scale) 3000-100-3500-125-5000 10000-325-15200 Lecturer (SI.

Grade)/Reader 3700-125-4950-150-5700 12000-420-18300 !
105 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 106 2 3 4 Professor 4500-150-5700-200-7300 16400-45().20900-500-22400 Principal of College (i) 3700-12S-4950-150-5700 (i) 12000-420-18300 (Minimum to be fixed at 12840) (ii) 4500-150-5700-200-7300 (ii) 16400-450-20900-500-22400 Pro-Vice Chancellor Vice-Chancellors For Universities 5900-200-7300 76001-fixed (Minimum to be fiad at 17300) 184()().500-22400 25OOo.1ixed 4.

5.

6.

7 8.
5.

6.

7 8.

RegistrarlLibrarianlDirector of 4500-150-5700-200-7300 16400-450-20900-500-22400 Physical EducalioniController of examlnationsiFinance Officer 9.

Dy.

Registrar lOy.

LibrarianJDy.

3700.12S-4950-15().5700 12000-420-18300 Director of Physical Educationl Dy.

Controller of examination.

Dy.

Finance Officer 10.

Asstt.

LibrarianiAsst!.

Documentation 3000-100-3500-125-5000 10000-325-15200 Officers (Sr. scale)Asstt.

Director 01 Physical Education (Sr.

Scale).

11.

Asstt.

Regislrar/Aslt.


UbrarianiAsslt.

2200.75-28()().1~ 1lOO().275-13500 Documentation OIficer/Asslt.

Director of Physical Educationl Asstt.

Controller 01 Examinationl Assistant Finance OffICer For Colleges 12.

College Librarian (S1.GIade)l Director of Physical Education (SI.

Grade) 13.

CoAege Ubrarian (Sr. ScaIe)lDirador of Physical Education (Sr.

Scale) 3700.12S-4950-15().5700 12000-420-18300 3000-100-3500-125-5000 10000-325-15200 14.
CoIege LibrarianlDirector of Physical 2200.75-28QG.1~ 8000-275-13500 Educalion 15.

DemonstratorIT utOlS 17~2700.EB-75-3000 5500-175-SOOO 107 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 108 Annexure No.F.1-22197-U.l Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education) New Delhi, the 27th July, 1998 To The Education Secretaries of all States/Union Territories.
Subject: Revision of pay scales of teachers in Universities and Colleges following revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on the recommendation of Fifth Central Pay Commission.

Madam/Sir, I am directed to say that in fulfillment of the constitutional responsibility in coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in higher education, the Central Government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) have taken, from time to time several measures.
As a part of these efforts, the Central Government has revised the pay scales of teachers in Central Universities and Colleges thereunder in order to attract and retain talent of the teaching profession.

A copy of the letter addressed to the UGC giving details of the revised scales of pay and other provisions of the Scheme of revision of pay scales is enclosed.

2.
2.

In discharging its constitutional responsibility, the Central Government has decided to continue to provide financial assistance to the State Governments who wish to adopt and implement the Scheme of revision of pay scales subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The Central Government will provide financial assistance to the State Govemments which have opted for these revised pay scales to the extent of 80% of the additional expenditure involved in the implementation of the revision.
(b) The State Governments will meet the remaining 20% of the expenditure from their own sources.

(cl The financial assistance.

indicated above, would be provided for the period from 1.1.1996 to 31.3.2000.

(d) The entire liability on account of revision of pay scales, etc., of university and college teachers would be taken over by the Govemments w.e.!.

1.4.2000.
1.4.2000.

(e) The Central assistance would be restricted to revision of pay scales in respect of only those posts which were in exist~nce and filled up on 1.1.1996.

3.

The State Governments, after taking local conditions into consideration, may also decide in their discretion, to introduce scales of pay different from those mentioned in the Scheme, and may give effect to the revised scales of pay from January 1, 1996, or a later date.
In such cases, the details of the modifications proposed either to the scales of payor the date from which the Scheme is to be implemented, should be furnished to the Govemment of India for its approval and, subject to the approval being accorded to the modifications, Central assistance on the same terms and conditions as indicated above will be available to the State Govemments for implementation of the Scheme with such modifications, provided that the modified scales of pay are not higher than those approved under the Scheme.
for 4.

The payment of Central assistance implementation of the Scheme is also subject to the condition that the entire Scheme of revision of pay scales, together with all the conditions to be laid down in this regard by the UGC by way of Regulations, is implemented by the State Govemments as a composite scheme without any modification except to the date of implementation and scales of p~y as indicated above.

5.
5.

It shall be necessary for the Universities and Managements of Colleges to makes necessary changes in their statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, etc., to incorporate the' provisions of this Scheme.

6.
6.

The detailed proposal for implementation of the Scheme on the lines indicated above may kindly be formulated immediately and sent to the Department of Education the Ministry of Human Resource Development for examination so that Central assistance to the extent indicated above can be sanctioned for the implementation of revised scales of pay.

in 7.
in 7.

Anomalies, if any, in the implementation of the Scheme may be brought to the notice of the Department of Education in the Ministry of Human Resource Development for clarification.

109 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17.

1925 (Saka) to Questions 110 8.

The Scheme applies to teachers in all Universities (including Agricultural Universities and colleges (excluding Agricultural.

Medical and Veterinary Science Colleges) admitted to the privileges of the Universities.
of pay scales as contained in this letter, and the Regulations to be framed by the UGC in this behaH.

The revised pay scales and other provisions of the Scheme are as under: Yours faithfully.

Set/- (Lalmaluwma) Director Copy to:· 1.

Secretary.

University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi.

2.

Registrars of all Universities.

3.

Secretary, Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Set/· (Lalmalsawma) Director No.F.1-22197-U.I Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education) New Delhi, the 27th July, 1998 To The Secretary, University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.

New Delhi.

Revision of pay scales of teachers In Unlversltle.

and College.

following the revision of pay scales of CentnII Govannwd empIoyaes on the recommendaIIon of Rfth CenIraI Pay Conw/UIon.

Subject: Sir.
Subject: Sir.

I am directed to say that the Govemment of India have, after taking into consideration the recommendations made by the University Grants Commission, decided to revise the pay scales of teachers in the Central Universities.

The revision of pay scales of teachers will be subject to various provisions of the Scheme of revision 1.

(i) Pay Scales A statement showing the existing and revised scales of pay is attached as Annexure.
The revised scales of DemonstratorslTutors is for the existing incumbents only.

No fresh recruitment shall be made to the cadre of DemonstratorsITutors.

(ii) Incentive.

for Ph.DM.Phll.

(a) Four and two advance increments will be admissible to those who hold Ph.D. and M.Phii degrees, respectively, at the time of recruitment as Lecturers.

(b) One increment will be admissible to those teachers with M.Phii who acquire Ph.D. within two years of recruitment.
(c) A Lecturer with Ph.D. will be eligible for two advance increments when he moves into Selection grade as Reader.

(d) A teacher will be eligible for two advance increments as and when he acquires a Ph.D. degree in his service career.
(iii) Career Advancement (a) Minimum length of service for eligibility to move into the grade of Lecturer (Senior Scale) would be four years for those with Ph.D., five years for those with M.Phil, and six years for others as a Lec:turer, and for eligibility to move into the Grade of Lecturer (Selection Grade)/Reader, the minimum length of service as Lecturer (Senior Scale) shall be uniformly five years.
(b) For movement into grades of Reader and above, the minimum eligibility criterion would be Ph.D. Those teachers without Ph.D. can go up to the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade).

(c) A Reader with a minimum of eight years of service will be eligible for consideration for appointment as a Professor.
111 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 112 (d) For every upward movement, a selection process would be evolved, for which appropriate guidelines would be laid down by the UGC in consultation with the Govemment.

(iv) Rewarding the Merit (a) A supertime scale of Rs.

22000-500-24500 will be given to such Professors of Eminence who are directly recruited and have completed 28 years of service.

The eligibility criteria and the selection process will be determined by the UGC.
(b) University Grants Commission would prepare a specific scheme in consultation with Government to reward and recognise meritorious teachers who may not have M.Phil or Ph.D. but who have made outstanding contributions in teaching and research.

(v) Allowances, effective date and fltment formula (a) The revised scale of pay as contained in the Annexure-I will be given prospective effect from the date of issue of this letter.
(b) For the period from 1.1.96 to the day on which these decisions taken effect, pay will be fixed in the replacement scales recommended by the UGC appointed Pay Review Committee as per Annexure-II (withdrawn later vide letter dated 6th November, 1998 of Ministry of Human Resource Development).
(c) Pay with effect from 1.1.96 in the revised scale of pay will be fixed after giving the benefit of one increment for every three increments earned in thA pre-revised scales as stipulated in Rule 7 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997, and governed by other relevant provisions of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 as applicable.
(d) Pay in the revised scales of pay as at Annexure- I of this letter shall be fixed at the same stage with reference to the stage admissible vide para (c) above.

In case where the same stage is not available, the pay may be fixed at the stage next above the pay admissible vide para (c) above.

(e) The payment of arrears will be made in one instalment.
(f) Teachers in Central Universities will be entitled to Deamess Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport allowance, City Compensatory Allowance and other allowances at the same rates and dates as applicable to the Central Government employees.

(vi) Age of Superannuation The age of superannuation of university and college teachers would be 62 years and thereafter no extension in service should be given.
However, it will be open to a university or college to re-employ a superannuated teacher according to the existing guidelines framed by the UGC up to the age of 65 years.

(vII) Professors for colleges Posts of Professor will be created in UGC recognized Autonomous Colleges in the ratio of 1 :4:12 for Professors, Readers and Lecturers.

The procedure of selection of Professor will be the same as that in the university.
Other colleges of similar standard will be subsequently identified by the UGC as per the norms developed by the Commission in consultation with the Government.

(vIII) Other terms & conditions of service of teachers Other terms and conditions of service of teachers shall be notified by the UGC by way of Regulations incorporating the approved pay scales and other related conditions on the line of existing scheme(s) with the approval of Government.

2.
2.

In the meantime, the revised scales of pay including arrears of salary may be given to teachers pending issue of the Regulations by the UGC.

3.

The above scheme will be applicable to the teachers in all the Central Universities and Colleges thereunder and the Deemed to be Universities whose maintenance expenditure is met by the UGC.
The implementation of the revised scales will be subject to the acceptance of all the conditions mentioned in this letter as well as the Regulations to be framed by the UGC in this behalf.

The Universities may be advised to amend their statutes and ordinances in line with the Regulations within three months frOm the date of issue of this letter.

113 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 114 4.

These orders are subject to the conditions as contained in para 4 of Ministry of Finance O.M.
No.

7 (34)/E.III-Al97 dated 2.12.1997 on pay revision of employees of quasi-Govemment/autonomous organisations, statutory bodies, etc., set up and funded by the Central Govemment.

5.

It is requested that necessary action may please be taken to revise the pay scales of teachers in the Central Universities and other institutions as per the conditions laid down in the instant letter and the Regulations to be framed by the UGC.

6.
6.

Anomalies, if any, in the implementation of the scheme may be brought to the notice of the Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development for clarification.

7.

The receipt of this letter may kindly acknowledged.

Yours faithfully, SdI- [Lalmaluwma] Director Copy to: 1.

Vice-Chancellors of all Central Universities.

2.

Member-Secretary, AICTE.

3.

Secretary, Indan Coune" for Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

SdI- [Lalmaluwma] Director Annexu,.


Scale of Pay of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges SLNo.

Category Existing scales of pay Revised scales of pay 2 3 4 University and College Teachers 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Lecturer Lecturer (Sr.

Scale) Lecturer (SI.

Grade)/Reader Professor 2200-7&-2800-100-4000 30()().

1 00-35QO.12ft.5000 3700-12S-4950-150-5700 4500-150-5700-200-7300 Principals of Colleges (ij 3700-12S-4950-150-5700 (Ii) 4500-150-5700-200-7300 5900-200-7300 7600 fixed 6.
Pro-Vice Chancellor 7 .

VICe-Chanc:elIors For Univeraitiu 8.

9.

10.

Registrarl1.ibrarim'Dirac:tor d Physical Education Oy.

RegistrarIDy.

UbrarianIDy.

Director of Physical Ecb:aion AsItl.

lbarianIAI8tI.

Docunentation Officers (Sr. IIC8Ie)lAsltl.

0iIecD d Physical Ecb:aIion (Sr.


Scale) 8000-27&-13500 10000-325-15200 12000-420-18300 16400-450-20900-500-22400 (i) (ii) 12000-420-18300 (Minimum to be fixed at 12840) 16400-450-20900-5QO.2241lO (Mininum to be fixed at 17300) 18400-500-22400 25000 fixed 4500-15C).57QO-200-7300 16400-450-20900-5QO.22400 3700-125-4950-150-5700 12000-420-18300 30()().1 QO-35QO-125-5000 10000-325-15200 115 Written Answets APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 116 2 3 4 11.

12 13.

14.

Asstt.

Registrar/Astt Librarian/Asslt.


Documentation Officer/Asstt.

Director of Physical Education For Colleges College Libranan (SI,Grade)/ Director of Physical Education (SI Grade) (,ollege Librarian (Sr.

Scale)JDirector of Physical Education (Sr.

Scale) College Librarian/Director of Physical Education 2200-75-2800-100-4000 8000-275-13500 3700-125-4950-150-5700 12000-420-18300 3000-100-3500-125-5000 10000-325-15200 2200-75-2800-100-4000 8000-275-13500 15.
DemonstratorfTutors 1740-60-2700-EB-75-3ooo 5500-175-9000 Annexure-II 2.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor No.F.1-22197-U.1 Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education) The replacement scale for the pay scale of Pro-Vice- Chancellor will be Rs.

18,400-500-22,400 with effect from 1.1.1996.

New Delhi, the 22nd Sept., 1998 3.

Principal To The Secretary University Grants Commission Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-11 0 002.
Subject: Revision of pay scales of teachers In Central Universities following the revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on the recommendation of the Fifth Central Pay Commission.

Sir.

I am directed to invite attention to our letter of even number dated 27th July, 1998. on the above subject and to state that certain clarification in connection with the fixation of pay 01 certain categories of teachers have been sought from some quarters.
It is hereby clarified that fixation 01 pay 01 such categories of teachers may be done in the following manner:- 1.

Vice Chancellor The revised pay scale of Vice-Chancellor will be Rs.

25,000l·(lixed) w.e.f.

1.1.1996.

Those Principals in the pre-revised scale of Rs.

4500- 7300 will be given the replacement scale of Rs.

14300- 450-22400 w.e.f.

1.1.1996 and the minimum basic pay will be fixed at Rs.

15,200/- from that date.

With effect from 27.7.98, the pay will be fixed in the pay scale of Rs.
16400-450-20900-500-22400 starting with a basic pay of Rs.

173001-.

In the case of other Principals, the revised scale of Rs.

12000-375-18000 will be given w.e.1.

1.1.96 and the minimum basic pay will be fixed at Rs.

12,7501- from the date.

With effect from 27.7.98, the pay will be fixed in the scale of Rs.

12000-420-18300 starting with the basic pay of Rs.

12,840/·.

4.
12,840/·.

4.

Readers and Professors under Merit Promotion Scheme The pay of a Professor under the Merit Promotion Scheme in the existing scale of Rs.

4500-150-5700 will be fixed in the revised scale of Rs.

14300-400-18300 w.e.f.

1.1.1996.

The Commission may take a decision whether the Merit Promotion Scheme as it exists should continue or not after 27.7.1998.

5.
5.

Controller of ExamlnationslFlnance OffIcer The Controllers of Examinations and the Finance OffICers in the Universities will be given the same pay scale as applicable to the Registrars.

117 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 118 6.

Payment of arrears in respect of aHowances other than Deamess Allowance contemplated under Paragraph 1.

(v) (f) of the letter under reference will be admissible w.e.f 1.8.1997.
Payment of Deames Allowance from 1 .1 .1996 will be from the dates and at the rates as applicable to Central Govemment employees.

The receipt of this letter may kindly be acknowledged.

22.9.1998 on the subject mentioned above, I am directed to say that the matter relating to revision of pay scales of University and College teachers was further considered by the Govemment and it has been decided to make certain modifications in the scheme already notified by the Govemment vide our letter dated 27.7.1998.
The modifications made in the existing Scheme are as under:· Yours faithfully, SdI· (Lalmalsawma) Director Copy to:· 1.

The Education Secretaries of all States.

2.

Vice· Chancellors of all Central Universities.

3.

Member·Secretary, AICTE.

4.

Secretary, Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
SdI· (Lalmalaawma) Director Annexure-lll No.F.1-22I97-U.1 Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of EducatIon) New Delhi, the 6th November, 1998 To The Secretary University Grants Commission Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi·110 002.

Revision of pay .eale.

of teacher.

In Central UnlveraltIe.

following the revi.lon of pay .cale.

of Central Government employee.

on the recommendation of the Fifth Central Pay Comml.alon.
Subject: Sir, In continuation of this Ministry's letter of even number dated 27.7.1998 and in supersession of the letter dated 1.

Pay Scales (i) The revised scales mentioned in Annexure-I of our letter dated 27.7.1998 shall bo effective from 1.1.1996.

Accordingly, the Annexure-II enclosed with the letter referred to may be treated as withdrawn.

(ii) The fixation of pay of Lecturers (Selection Grade)lReaciers in the pre· revised scale of Rs.
3700·125·4950·150·5700 who were selected strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations framed by the UGC and who were in position as Lecturers (Selection Grade)1 Readers as on 1.1.1996, will be made in a manner that they get their pay fixed at the minimum of Rs.

14940/·in the revised scale of Rs.

12000·420·18300 as and when they complete five years In the grade.

2.

Reader • • Profe •• ora The pay of Readers and Professors who were in the pre· revised scales of Rs.

3000·5OOOI·and Rs.
3000·5OOOI·and Rs.

4500-5700 will be fixed at the appropriate stage of the revised scales of Rs.

10000·325·15200 and Rs.

16400·450·20900·500- 22400 respectively as on 1.1.1996.

3.

Pay .eale.

of Controller.

of ExaminatIon.

and Finance OffIcer.

The Controllers of Examinations and the Finance Officers in the Universities will be given the same pay scale as applicable to the Registrars.

4.
4.

Age of Superannuation The Age of superannuation of 62 years indicated In para 1 (vi) of our letter 'under reference shall also be applicable to Registrars, Librarians, Physical Education Personnel, Controllers of Examinations, Finance Officers and such other university employe98 who are being treated at par with the teachers and whose age of superannuation was 60 years.

119 Written AnswefS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 120 5.
Scheme for profes.lonal development Incentives to Lecturers The UGC will formulated a Scheme, in consultation with the Government, for giving professional development incentives in the form of cash allowances or assistance in kind or both to those Lecturers who register for M.Phill Ph.D and whose pursuit of research is considered satisfactory by their guides.

6.

Other terms • conditions The other terms and conditions mentioned in our letter dated 27.7.1998, except as modified above, will remain the same.
iii.

Evidence of innovative library service and organisation of published work.

Desirable M.PhiIlPh.D.

degree in library sciencelinformation science/documentation/archives and manuscript-keeping.

(II) Deputy Librarian i.

Master's degree in library sciencelinformation science/documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record; ii.

Five years' experience as an Assistant University 7.
The receipt of this letter may kindly be acknowledged.

Librarian/College Librarian; Yours faithfully, SdI- (Lalmalsawma) Director Copy to:- 1.

Education Secretary of all State Govemments.

iii.

Evidence of innovative library service, published commitment, professional and work computerisation of library.

Desirable M.Phil.lPh.D.

degree in library sciencelinformation science/documentation/archives and manuscript-keeping, computerisation of library.

2.

Vice-Chancellors of all Central Universities.


(III) For the posts of Assistant University Llbrarlanl 3.

Member-Secretary, AICTE, IP Estate, New Delhi.

4.

Secretary, ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

College UbrarianIDocumentation OffIcer Minimum Qualifications SeII- (Lalmalsawma) Director Appendlx-ll Minimum Qualifications for direct recNltment to the posts of Librarian, Dy.

Librarian and As.u.

Librarian i.


Qualifying in the national-level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC on any other agency approved by the UGC.

ii.

Master's degree in library sciencelinformation science/documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record, computerisation of library.

(I) Librarian (University) Appendlx-l" i.


Master's degree in Library sciencelinformation SCience/documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and conSistently good academic record; Minimum quallftcatlons for the direct r8CNltment to the posta of Registrar, Dy.

Registrar and Assistant Registrar (I) Registrar and equivalent posts ii.
At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a university library or eighteen years' experience as a College Librarian; 1.

A master's degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale.

121 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 122 2.

At least 15 years of experience as Lecturer (Sr.

Scale)lLecturer with eight years in Reader's grade along with experience in educational administration.

or (iii) Passed the physical fitness test.


(iv) Qualifying in the national test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC.

Comparable experience in research establishment andlor other institutions of higher education.

(b) University: Assistant OPEs/College OPEs (Senior-scale) or 15 years of administrative experience of which 8 years as Deputy Registrar or on equivalent post.

(II) Deputy Registrar and equivalent posts 1.


A Master's degree with a least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale.

2.

Five years' of experience as a Lecturer in a college ir.

educational or a university with experience administration.

or (i) Should have completed six years of service as University Assistant OPES/College OPEs with a benefit of two years for Ph.D. and one year for M.Phil.

Degree holders.

(ii) Passed the physical fitness test.


(iii) Consistently good appraisal reports.

(iv) Should have attended at least one orientation and one refresher course of about three to four weeks' duration each with proper and well- defined evaluation procedure (exemption from one refresher course is granted to Ph.D. degree holders).

Comparable experience in research establishment (c) University: Assistant OPEs/College DPEs andlor other institutions of higher education.
(Selectlon-grede) or Five years' of administrative experience as Assistant Registrar or in an equivalent post.

(III) Assistant Registrar and Equivalent Posts 1.

Good academic record plus Master's degree with at least 55% of the marks of its equivalent grade of B In the UGC seven point scale.

Appendlx-lV Minimum Quallflcatlons for the posts of Director PhYSical Education, Dy.
Director Physical Education and Assistant Director Physical Education (a) University: Assistant Director of Physical Education and SportS/College OPEs (Lecturer-scale) (i) Master's degree in Physical Education (two years course) or Master's degree in Sports or an equivalent degree with at Ieaat 55% of the mart<s or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC 7 point scale plus a consistently good academic record.
(ii) Record of having represented the universityl college at the inter-universitylinter-collegiate in national competitions or championships.

the State (i) Completed five years of service as University Assistant OPEs/college OPEs in the senior-scale.

(ii) Has attended at least two refresher courses of about three-four weeks' duration with proper and well-defined evaluation procedure after placement in the scale of Rs.

3000-5000.

(iii) Shown evidence of having produced good teams!
athletes and of having organised and conducted coaching camps of at least two weeks' duration.

(iv) Passed the physical fitness test.

(v) Consistently good appraisal reports.

(d) UnlversHy: Deputy OPES/College OPEs (R.ader's scale) .

(i) Ph.D. in physical education.

Candidates from outside the university system, in addition, shall also possess at least 55% of the marks or an equivalent grade of B in the UGC 7 pOint scale at the Master's Degree level.
(ii) Five years' experience as University Assistant OPEs/College OPEs, with a benefit of two years and one year for Ph.D. and M.Phil.

Degree holders.

123 Written Answers APRIL 7.

2003 to Questions 124 (iii) Evidence of organising competitions and conducting coaching camps of at least two weeks' duration.

(IV) Evidence of having produced good performance teams/athletes for competitions like statelnationaV inter-university/combined university.

etc.

(v) Passed the physical fitness test.


(vi) Consistently good appraisal reports.

(e) University DPEs The Principal and Head of the Department should be necessarily included in the Selection Committee.

The quorum for the meeting should be five of which at least two must be from out of the three SUbject-experts.

For the Post of University Lecturer' At the University level, all selections must be done within the system with the VC as the head of the Selection Committee.
(I) Ph.D. in physical education.

1.

The Vice Chancellor to be the Chairperson of (ii) Experience of at least ten years as University Deputy or fifteen years as University Assistant OPEs/College OPEs (selection grade) (iii) PartiCipation in at least two nationaVinternationai seminars/conferences.

the Selection Committee.

2.

Three experts in the concerned subject, to be invited on the basis of the list recommended by the Vice Chancellor and approved by the Executive CounciVSyndicate.
(iv) Consistently good appraisal reports.

3.

Dean of the concerned Faculty/Head/Chairperson (v) Evidence of organising competitions and conducting coaching camps of at least two week's duration.

(vi) Evidence of having produced good performance terms/athletes for competitions like statelnationaV Inter-university/combined university.

etc.

of the Department.

4.

An academician nominated by the Visitor/ Chancellor.
The quorum should be four out of which at least two outside subject-experts must be present.

Appendlx-V For the Post of Reader Selection Committees Recommended by the UGC Lecturer In a Private College 1.

Chairperson of the Governing Body of the college or hislher nominee to be the Chairperson 01 the Selection Committee.
The process of selection should involve inviting the biodata and reprints of three major publications of the candidate before interview and getting them assessed by the same three external experts, who are to be invited to interview the candidate.

The Selection Committee should have the following composition: 2.

The Principal of the concerned College.

1.

Vice Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the 3.


One senior teacher/Head of the Department (of the concerned subject) preferably having not less than 10 years of service as a teacher.

4.

Two nominees of the Vice Chancellor of the affiliating university of whom one should be a subject expert.

S. Two subject-experts not connected with the college to be nominated by the Chairperson of the governing body out of a panel of names approved by the Vice Chancellor.

Selection Committee.

2.


An academician who is the nominee of the Visitor/Chancellor.

3.

Three experts in the concerned subjectlfield, out of the list recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Executive Council!

Syndicate.

4.

Dean of the Faculty.

5.

Head/Chairperson of the Department.

For Government colleges, the State Public Service Commissions must invite three subject experts for which the State PSC will involve the University in the selection.
At least four members, including two outside experts, must constitute the quorum.

125 Written AnsW91S CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 126 For the Post of Professor The process of selection should involve the following: The process of selection should involve inviting the biodata and reprints of three major publications of which one could be a book or research report, before the Interview, and getting them assessed by the same three extemal experts who are to be invited for the interview.
The aSS&3Sment report must be placed before the Selection Committee.

The composition of the Selection Committee for the post of a Professor will be the same as proposed for the post of a Reader.

It may be ensured that the process of selection in every case is transparent and credible.
In the case of posts of Readers and Professors in Colleges, besides the Chairperson Goveming Body, the Principal of the College, and the Head of the Department, there will be two University representatives, one of whom will be the Dean of College or equivalent position in the University, who will substitute the visitor's Nominee and the VC should be substituted by the VC's Nominee.
Selection Committees for the posts of Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors of Physical Education, Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Assistant Registrars, Librarians, Deputy Librarians and Assistant Librarians shall be the same as that of Professor, Reader and Lecturer respectively, except that the concemed expert in Physical Education or Administration or Library Science, as the case may be, shall be associated with the Selection Committee.

For the Post of Principal 1.


Chairperson of the Governing Board as Chairperson.

2.

One member of the Goveming Board to be nominated by the Chairperson.

(a) Assessment of aptitude for teaching and research.

(b) Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

(c) Ability to analyse and discuss.

(d) Optional: Ability to communicate may be assessed by requiring the candidate to participate in a group diSCUSSion or by exposure to a class room situation/lecturer, wherever it is possible.
Appendix-VI Leave Rules Recommended by the UGC for Teacher.

of the Unlv .... ,tl.alCollegH 1.

Leave admlsalble to permanent teaChefS The following kinds of leave would be admissible to permanent teachers (i) Leave treated as duty, viz.

; Casual leave; Special casual leave; and Duty leave (ii) Leave eamed by duty, viz.

; Eamed leave; Ha" Pay leave; and Commuted leave (iii) Leave not eamed by duty, viz.
; Extraordinary leave; and Leave not due (iv) Leave not debited to leave account- (a) Leave for academic pursUits, viz.

; Study leave; and Sabbatical leave/Academic leave (b) Leave on grounds of health, viz.

; Matemity leave 3.

Two Vice Chancellor's nominees, out of whom one should be an expert.

Quarantine I .. va 4.


Three experts consisting of the Principal of a college, a Professor and an accomplished educationist not below the rank of a Professor (to be nominated by the Governing Board) out of a panel of experts approved by the VIC8 Chancellor.

The Executive CounciVSyndicate may, in exceptional cases, grant for the reasons to be recorded, other kinds of leave, subject to such terms and conditions as it may deem fit to impose.

• 2.
• 2.

CUual Luve At least four members, including two experts, should constitute the quorum.

(i) Total casual leave granted to a teacher shall not exceed eight days In an academic year.

127 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 128 (ii) Casual leave cannot be combined with any other kind of leave except special casual leave.

It may be combined with holidays including Sundays.

Holidays or Sundays falling within the period of casual leave shall not be counted as casual leave.

3.
Special Casual leave (i) Special casual leave, not exceeding ten days in an academic year, may be granted to a teacher: (c) working in another Indian or foreign university, any other agency, Institution or organisation, when so debuted by the university; (d) participating in a delegation or working on a committee appointed by the Govemment of India, State Government, the University Grants Commission, a sister university or any other academic body, and (e) for performing any other duty for the university.
(a) To conduct examination of a university/Public Service Commission/board of examination or other similar bodies/institutions; and (ii) The duration of leave should be such as may be considered necessary by the sanctioning authority on each occasion; (b) To inspect academic institutions attached to a statutory board, etc.

Note: (i) In computing the ten days' leave admissible, the days of actual journey, If any.

to and from the places where actIvities speCified above, take place, will be excluded.
(iii) The leave may be granted on full pay.

Provided that if the teacher receives a fellowship or honorarium or any other financial assistance beyond the amount needed for normal expenses, he/she may be sanctioned duty leave on reduced pay and allowances; and (iv) Duty leave may be combined with eamed leave, half pay leave or extraordinary leave.

(iI) in addition, special casual leave to the extent mentioned below may also be granted; 5.
Earned Leave (a) to undergo sterilization operation(vasectomy or salpingectomy) under family welfare programme.

leave In this case will be restricted to six wortdng days; and (i) Eamed leave admissible to a teacher shall be: (a) 1/3Oth of actual service including vacation; plus (b) 113rd of the period, if any, during which he/she is required to perform duty during vacation.

(b) to a female teacher who undergoes non-puerperal sterilization.

leave in this case will be restricted to lourteen days.
Note: (iii) Special casual leave cannot be accumulated, nor can it be combined with any other kind of leave except casual leave.

It may be granted In comblnetion with holidays or vacation.

4.

Duty Leave (i) Duty leave may be granted for: (a) Attending conferences, congresses, symposia and seminars on behalf of the university or with the permission of the university; For purpose 01 computation 01 period 01 actual service, all periods 01 leave except casual, special casual and duty leave shall be excluded.
(ii) Eamed leave at the credit 01 a teacher shall not accumulate beyond 300 days.

The maximum earned leave that may be sanctioned at a time shall not exceed 60 days.

Earned leave exceeding 60 days may.

however.

be sanctioned In the case 01 higher study.

or training.

or leave with medical certificate or when the entire leave.

or a portion thereof.

is spent outside lnelia.


No.1 (b) delivering lectures in institutions and universities at the invitation of such institutions or universities received by the university, and accepted by the Vice Chancellor; When a teacher combines vacation with earned leave.

the period of vacation shall be reckoned as leave in calculating the maximum amount of leave on averegt pay which may be included In the particular period of leave.
129 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 130 In case where only a portion of the leave is spent outside India.

the grant of leave in excess of 120 days shaH be subject to the condition that the portion of the leave spent in India shall not in the aggregate exceed 120 days.

Note-3 Encashment of earned leave shall be allowed to non- vacation members of the teaching staff as applicable to the employees of CentraVState Govemments.

6.
6.

Half-pay Leave Half-pay leave admissible to a permanent teacher shall be 20 days for each completed year of service.

Such leave my be granted on the basis of medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner, for private affairs or for academic purposes.

Note: A "completed year of service" means continuos service of specified duration under the university and includes periods of absence from duty as well as leave including extraordinary leave.

7.
Commuted Leave Commuted leave, not exceeding half the amount of half pay leave due, may be granted on the basis of medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner 10 a permanent teacher subject to the following conditions: (i) Commuted leave during the entire service shall be limited to a maximum of 240 days; (Ii) When commuted leave is granted, twice the amount of such leave shall be debited against the half-pay leave due; and (iii) The total duration of earned leave and commuted leave taken in conjunction shall not exceed 240 days at a time.
Provided that no commuted leave shall be granted under these rules unless the authority competent to sanction leave has reason to believe that the teacher will return to duty on its expiry.

B. extraordinary Leave (i) A permanent teacher may be granted extraordinary leave when: (a) No other leave is admissible; or (b) No other leave is admissible and the teacher applied in writing for the grant of extraordinary leave.

(ii) ExtraOrdinary leave shall always be without pay and allowances.
ExtraOrdinary leave shall not count for increment except in the following cases: (a) Leave taken on the basis of medical certificates; (b) Cases where the Vice Chancellor/Principal is satisfied that the leave was taken due to causes beyond the control of the teacher, such as inability to join or rejoin duty due to civil commotion or a natural calamity, provided the teacher has no other kind of leave to his credit; (c) Leave taken for pursuing higher studies; and (d) Leave granted to accept an invitation to a teaching post or fellowship or researcn-cum- teaching post or on assignment for technical or academic work of importance.
(iii) Extraordinary leave may be combined with any other leave except casual leave and special casual leave, provided that the total period 01 continuous absence from duty on leave (including periods 01 vacation when such vacation is taken in conjunction with leave) shall not exceed three years except in cases where leave is taken on medical certificate.

The total period of absence from duty shall in no case exceed five years in the full working life 01 the Individual.
(iv) The authority empowered to grant leave may commute retrospectively periods 01 absence without leave into extraordinary leave.

9.

Leave Note Due (i) Leave not dua, may, at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor/Principal, be granted to a permanent teacher lor a period not exceeding 360 days during the entire period 01 service, out of which not more than 90 days at a time and 180 days in all may be otherwise than on medical certificate.
Such leave shall be debited against the half-pay leave earned by himlher subsequently.

(ii) 'Leave not due' shall not be granted unless the Vica Chancellor/Principal is satialied that as far as can reasonably be foreseen, the teacher will return to duty on the expiry of the leave and eam the leave granted.
131 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 132 (iii) A teacher to whom 'leave not due' is granted shall not be permitted to tender his!her reSignation from service so long as the debit balance in his/her leave account is not wiped off by active service, or he!she refunds the amount paid to him!her as pay and allowances for the period not so earned.
In a case where retirement is unavoidable on account of reason of ill health, incapacitating the teacher for further service, refund of leave salary for the period of leave still to be earned may be waived by the Executive Council.

Provided further that the Executive Council may, in any other exceptional case waive, for reasons to be recorded, the refund of leave salary for the period of leave still to be earned.

10.
10.

Study Leave (i) Study leave may be granted after a minimum of 3 years of continuous service, to pursue a special line of study or research directly related to his/her work in the university or to make a special study of the various aspects of university organisation and methods of education.

The paid period of study leave should be for 3 years, but 2 years may be given in the first instance, extendable by one more years, if there is adequate progress as reported by the Research Guide.
Care should be taken that the number of teachers given study leave, does not exceed the stipulated percentage of teachers in any department.

Provided that the Executive CounciV Syndicate may, in the special circumstances of a case, waive the condition of three years service being continuous.
Explanation; In computing the length of service, the lime dUring which a person was on probation or engaged as a research assistant may be reckoned provided- (iii) (iv) Study leave shall not be granted to a teachef who is due to retire within five years of the date on which he/she is expected to return to duty after the expiry of study leave.

Study leave may be granted not more than twice during one's career.
However, the maximum of study leave admissible duri!1g the entire service should not exceed five years.

(v) No teacher who has been granted study leave shall be permitted to alter substantially the course of study or the programme of research without the permission of the Executive CounciV Syndicate.
When the course of study falls short of study leave sanctioned, the teacher shall resume duty on the conclusion of the course of study unless the previous approval of the Executive CounciVSyndicate to treat the period of shortfall as ordinary leave has been obtained.

(vi) Subject to the provisions of sub-clauses (vii) and (viii) below, study leave may be granted on full pay up to two years extendable by one year at the discretion of the university.
(vii) The amount of scholarship, fellowship or other financial assistance that a teacher, granted study leave, has been awarded will not preclude his!

her being granted study leave with pay and allowances but the scholarship, etc., so received shall be taken into account in determining the pay and allowance on which the study leave may be granted.

The Foreign scholarship!


fellowship would be offset against pay only if the fellowship is above a specified amount, which is to be determined from time to time, based on the cost of living for a family in the country in which the study is to be undertaken.

In the case of an Indian fellowship, which exceeds the salary of the teacher, the salary would be forfeited.

(a) the person is a teacher on the date of the (viii) application; and (b) there is no break in service.
(ii) Study leave shall be granted by the Executive CounciVSyndicate on the recommendation of the concemed Head of the Department.

The leave shall not be granted for more than three years in one spell, save in very exceptional cases in which the Executive CounciVSyndicale is satisfied that such extension is unavoidable on academic groundS and necessary in the interest of the university.
Subject to the maximum period of absence from duty on leave not exceeding three years, study leave may be combined with earned leave, haH- pay leave, extraordinary leave or vacation, provided that the earned leave at the credit of the teacher shall be availed of at the discretion of the teacher.

A teacher who is selected to a higher post during study leave, will be placed in that position and get the higher scale only after joining the post.
(ix) A teacher granted study leave shall on his/her return and re-joining the service of the university may be eligible to the benefit of the annual 133 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 134 increment(s) which helshe would have eamed in the course of time if he/she had not proceeded on study leave.

No teacher shall however, be eligible to receive arrears of increments.

(x) Study leave shall count as service for pension!
contributory provident fund, provided the teacher joins the university on the expiry of his/her study leave.

(xi) Study leave granted to a teacher shall be deemed to be cancelled in case it is not availed of within 12 months of its sanction.

Provided that where study leave granted has been so cancelled, the teacher may apply again for such leave.
(xii) A teacher availing himselflherself of study leave shall undertake that he/she shall serve the university for a continuous period of at least three years to be calculated from the date of his/her resuming duty after expiry of the study leave.
(xiii) After the leave has been sanctioned, the teacher shall, before availing himselflherself of the leave, execute a bond in favour of the university, binding himselflherself for the due fulfilment of the conditions laid down in sub-clause (xiii) and (xiv) above and give security of immovable property to the satisfaction of the Finance Officerl Treasurer or a fidelity bond of an insurance company or a guarantee by a scheduled bank or fumish security of two permanent teachers for the amount which might become refundable to the university in accordance with sub-clause (xiv) above.
(xiv) The teacher shall submit to the Registrar, six monthly reports of progress in hislher studies from his/her supervisor or the Head of the InstiMion.

This report shall reach the Registrar within one month of the expiry of every six months of the study leave.

If the report does not reach the Registrar within the specified time, the payment of leave salary may be deferred till the receipt of such report.

11.
11.

Sabbatical LeavefAcademlc Leave (i) Permanent, whole-time teachers of the university who have completed seven years of service as lecturer Selection Grade/Reader or Professor, may be granted sabbatical leave to undertake study or research or other academic pursuit solely for the object of increasing their proficiency and usefulness to the university and higher education system.

(ii) The duration of leave shall not exceed one year at a time and two years in the entire career of a teacher.
(iii) A teacher who has availed himselflherself of study leave, would not be entilled to the sabbatical leave.

Provided further that sabbatical leave shall not be granted until after the expiry of five years from the date of the teacher's return from previous study leave or any other kind of training programme.
(iv) A teacher shall, during the period of sabbatical leave, be paid full pay and allowances (subject to the prescribed conditions being fulfilled) at the rates applicable to himlher immediately prior to his/her proceeding on sabbatical leave.

(v) A teacher on sabbatical leave shall not take up during the period of that leave, any regular appointment under another organisation in India or abroad.
He/she may, however, be allowed to accept a fellowship or a research scholarship or ad hoc teaching and research assignment with honorarium or any other form of assistance, other than regular employment in an institution of advanced studies, provided that in such cases the Executive CounciVSyndicate may, if it so desires, sanction sabbatical leave on reduced pay and allowances.

(vi) During the period of sabbatical leave, the teacher shall be allowed to draw the increment on the due date.
The period of leave shall also count as service for purposes of pension/contributory provident fund, provided that the teacher rejoins the university on the expiry of his/her leave.

No~: The programme to be followed during sabbetlcal leave shall be submitted to the university for approval along with the application for grant of leave.

N~I: On retum from leave.

the t.acher .haH report to the unlver.lty the nature of .tudi •• , r ••• arch or other work undertaken during the period of leav •.

12.
12.

Matemlty Leave (i) Matemity leave on full pay may be granted to a woman teacher for a period not exceeding 135 days, to be availed of twice in the entir'!!

career.

matemity leave may also be granted in case of miscarriage including abortion, subject to the condition that the tntal leave granted in respect of this to a woman teacher in her career 135 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 136 is not more than 45 days, and the application for leave is supported by a medical certificate.
(ii) Maternity leave may be combined with eamed leave, half pay leave or extraordinary leave but any leave applied for in continuation of matemity leave may be granted if the request is supported by a medical certificate.

Paternity Leave Paternity leave of 15 days may be granted to male teachers during the confinement of their wives, provided, the limil is up to two children.
high yielding cultivators and to disseminate production & post harvest technologies to farmers through participatory demonstrations and trainings.

Besides, National Horticulture Board under its scheme on "Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post Harvest management" provide assistance in the form of back endad capital investment subsidy @ 20% of total project cost with a maximum limit of Rs.

25.00 lakhs for growing of vegetables including European vegetables.
This is project based scheme under which farmers/entrepreneurs/States may avail assistance for growing European & exotic vegetables.

Adoption Leave [English] Adoption leave may be provided as per the rules of Assistance for Agricultural Pt-oductlon In Punjab the Central Government.

Duty Leave Duly leave should be given also for attending meetings in the UGC, DST etc.

Where a teacher invited 10 share expertise with academic bodies, govemment or NGO.

{Translation] Promotion of Production of Vegetable.
3508.

COL.

(RETD.)

DR. DHANI RAM SHANDIL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have decided to promote the European and exotic varieties of vegetables in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the funds to be provided by the Govemment in this regard.

State-wise?
State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (c) The Govemment of India is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme on 'Macro-Management of Agriculture-Supplementation/Complementation of States' Efforts' through Work Plans.

Under the scheme States have greater flexibility to pursue various Agricultural development programmes as per their prioritized needs.
The States may promote growing of European and exotic varieties of vegetables under the scheme.

The scheme provides for improving the production and productivity of vegetables, increase the availability of quality seeds of 3509.

SHRI J.S.
SHRI J.S.

BRAR: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment of Punjab has sought financial assistance for diversification of agricultural production in Punjab; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the response of the Central Govemment thereto?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes.

Sir.

(b) The Govemment of Punjab have submitted two proposals.
Under one scheme they have sought financial assistance to the tune of Rs.

1280 crores under Crop Diversification for shifting one million hectares of land under rice-wheat system to oiiseeds & pulses etc.

Another proposal ha~ been submitted by the Govemment of Punjab implementation of "Crop Adjustment programme" through contract farming including 25% margin money to buy back the contracted produce for which a financial assistance of Rs.

n3.61 crores has been sought.


for (c) The proposals have been considered but at present there are no central schemes under which these can be covered.

Promotion of Bee-Keeplng Industry 3510.

PROF. A.K.
PREMAJAM: Win the Minister of AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: 137 Wrltten Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 138 (a) the measures undertaken by the Govemment to encourage Bee-keeping industry; (b) the number of projects regarding Bee-keeping received from various States including Kerala, during the last two years and thereafter, State-wise; (c) the number of proposals cleared and pending clearances as on date; and (d) the time by which the remaining projects are likely to be cleared?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI SANGH PRIYA GAUT AM): (a) The Govemment through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has undertaken various measures to encourage Bee-keeping industry.

These include setting up of Centres for extension and research in Bee-keeping in the different parts of the country.
These centres guide Bee-keepers on various management practices and establish linkage with other organizations, Bee-keeping institutions, farmers and State forest departments and impart training to the interested persons.

A Central Research Institute has been established at Pune to do basic research for development of Bee-keeping and honey.

For developing Common Facility Centres in various parts of the country honey processing plants have been established.
Exposure visits have also been organized for Bee-keepers to successful units.

(b) The number of Bee-keeping projects received from various States including Kerala during the last two years is at statement enclosed.

(c) and (d) 414 Bee-keeping projects have been sanctioned during the last two years.

No project is presently pending in KVIC for clearance.
Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jaipur-Rajasthan Kamataka Kerala Lucknow-Uttar Pradesh Madurai-Tamilnadu Meerut-Uttar Pradesh Meghalaya Orissa Patna-Bihar Punjab Ranchi-Jharkhand Varanasi-Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Year 2001-02 Assam Bikaner-Rajasthan Chennai-Tami/nadu Dehradun-Uttaranchal Haldwani-Uttar Pradesh Statement Haryana State Office No.
of Bee-Keeping Projects Himachal Pradesh 2 Jaipur-Rajasthan Year 2000-01 Assam Bikaner-Rajasthan Chennai-Tamilnadu Dehradun-Uttaranchal Haldwani-Uttar Pradesh Karnataka Kerala Lucknow-Uttar Pradesh Madurai-Tamilnadu Meerut-Uttar Pradesh Meghalaya 2 15 15 2 4 3 2 15 2 15 5 43 15 2 145 20 7 19 19 8 7 20 9 29 19 7 19 139 Written Answen; APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 140 Punjab Ranchi-Jharkhand Tripura Varanasi-Uttar Pradesh West Bengal 2 58 19 5 269 Indian Airlines Passenger Facilitation Assistant meets the passengers and request them to proceed for security check to avoid long queues at the security point.
Floor walkers are available to guide the passengers.

Information is displayed on the Close Circuit Television (CCTV).

Besides efforts are being made to activate a second X-Ray machine and induct more CISF staff.

Delay due to Security Clearance Use of Inclneratora 3511.

SHRI A. BRAHMANAIAH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether a lot of time is consumed in waiting for the security clearance at Hyderabad Airport in morning; the 3512.
PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have any policy with regard to the use of incinerators for eliminating waste generated by industries; (b) if so, the reasons for not announcing the departures early by Indian Airlines to avoid long queues (b) if so, the details thereof; and crowd; and (c) the measures taken by the Government to encourage use of incinerators; (c) the steps being taken by Indian Airlines to improve Its functioning at airports to ensure that passengers are (d) whether these incinerators increase air pollution; not held up in queues for security clearances at departure and lounges?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes, Sir, Due to shortage of X-Ray machines for screening hand baggage and inadequate number of Central Industrial Security Forces (CIS F) personnel posted for carrying out the physical frisking of the passengers there are delays in security clearance of passengers.

(b) Announcement for security check is made 1 hour 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.
However, bulk of the passengers report 30 to 40 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.

(c) In order to avoid long queues at the security check point the following steps are taken: Repeated announcements are made, requesting passengers to report for security check In advance.

(e) if so, the alternative systems of technology proposed by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) Incineration is one of the techniques for treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the industries.

The option for adopting incinerator depends upon the type of waste and the techno-economic feasibility of its treatment and disposal.

(c) and (d) Standards including emission norms, design parameters and operating conditions of incinerators have been specified.
Also, pollution control systems are required to be installed in the incinerators to control air pollution.

(e) Several alternative technologies are available.

Depending upon the type of the industrial waste, different technologies recycling/reprocessing, detoxifications, waste immobilisation and secured landfill could be adopted.

such as 141 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Quesffons 142 [Translation} Indiscriminate Use of Chemical Insecticides 3513.
SHRIMATI RAMA PILOT: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to slate: (0:.)
whether insects and pests have developed immunity as a result of indiscriminate use of chemical insecticides during the past three decades; (b) if so, whether the immune system of human beings has also been affected; (cl if so, whether the scientists of the Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar after testing vegetables and milk have found large quantity of residues of insecticides in them; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the reaction of the Govemment thereto?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

In India, 33 insect pests are reported to have developed resistance to various insecticides.

(b) The immune system of human beings is affected wherever there is serious to exposure pesticides.
Studies conducted by ICMR's National Institute of Occupational Health at Ahmedabad on sprayers associated with the spraying of malathion and cyfluthrin showed increased levels of serum Immuno globulin G (Malathion group) and serum IgA (Cyfluthrin group).

Another study on formulators exposed to combination to pesticides in industrial settings revealed significant elevation in serum IgM and presence of few circulating complexes of IgG and Complimen14 (C,,).

(c) Yes, Sir.
(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) The Haryana Agricultural University centre under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Pesticides residue is monitoring the pesticide residues in farm gate samples as well as market samples of vegetables.

During 2000 they have analysed 42 farm gate and 60 market samples by using multi-residue analysis method.

Insecticides detected were DDT, HCH, endosulfan, organophosphates and synthetic pyrethroids.
Out of the sample analysed only 4.7"10 farm gate samples and 46% market samples were found to contain the residues above tolerance limit (MRL).

During 2002, 18 samples from the market were analysed but none of the samples exceeded their MRL values.

During 2000-2002, 58 milk samples were analysed.

DDT, HCH, endosulfan and synthetic pyrethroids were detected.

However.

residues of endosulfan in 23 samples, HCH and DDT in 2 samples only exceeded its MRL value.
(e) The Government is strongly supporting the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in the overall crop protection programme of the country.

IPM emphasizes biological control, resistant planting material, cultural and other non-chemical methods.

Pesticides are used only when coatlbeneflt· analysis show that their use is truly justified and that acceptable altematives do not exists; their use is supplementary, rather than routine.
In this way, IPM prevents peata from rapidly developing resistance to pesticides and lengthens the pesticides period of value for pest management.

Irregularitle.

In Implementation of Yamuna Action Plan 3514.


SHRI TARACHAND BHAGORA: DR. MAHENDRA SINGH PAL: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment are aware that cleaning of Yamuna river and saving it from pollution under the Yamuna Action Plan could be implemented only in 2001 even after strong directives from the Hon'ble Supreme Court and investment of nearly Rs.
75 crore; (b) if so, whether the Govemment propose to initiate any inquiry in this regard; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SdRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) A project for cleaning of river Yamuna in Haryana, Delhi and U.P.

namely, Yamuna Action Plan Phase-I was approved in 1993.

The works under this Plan funded by Japan Bank for International Cooperation have been completed on 19.02.2003.

Total expenditure incurred on the project is Rs.


680 crore.

Out of the approved capacity of 743 million litres per day (mid) of sewage treatment, a capacity to treat 728 mid has been created.

The works for the remaining capacity of 15 mid are under implementation.

In addition, Government of National CapitaJ Territory of Delhi has also taken up works of construction of sewage treatment plants at 17 locations.

(b) and (c) Does not arise.


143 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 144 Construction of Dams 3515.
DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the dams under construction in Madhya Pradesh and Chhatlisgarh; (b) the year in which the said dams were started and the dam-wise amount estimated to be spent initially and the number 01 years in which their work was proposed to be completed; (c) the names and locations of the dams alongwith expenditure incurred by the Union Government and State Governments till-date; (d) the percentage of work done in respect of damsJ canalslsub-canalslpower house, dam-wise; and (e) the time by when these dams are likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (e) Irrigation being a State subject, the responsibility of planning, investigation, funding alongwith priority, execution, operation and maintenance of irrigation projects, including irrigation and flood control primarily rests with the concerned State Governments themselves.

The details of ongoing major!


medium irrigation projects in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh alongwith the year of start, original estimated cost, latest estimated cost, expenditure incurred, district benefited and likely date of completion are given in the statement enclosed.

Statement Madhya Pradesh S.No.

Project Name Started in Plan Estimated cost Cumulative ExpencIture upto end 01 IX Plan Uhimate Potential created upto Potential IX Plan (Anticipated) :w2 (Potential in Th.ha.)
Target for Cornplilion (Antldpated) DisIrids benefited Original Latest Amt.

4 5 6 % Major Projects 1.

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Bansagar (IS) Unit·1 Bansagar (IS) Unit·1I 3 v v 91.31 1054.96 478.30 45.34 2006 46.15 742.50 189.54 25.53 249.00 5.00 2006 ~.

Bhander Cana: 2.04 27.79 10.88 39.15 44.50 44.50 X Plan 4.

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Bargi Div.
(NVDA) Bariarpur LBC Barna Bawanthadi (IS) Unit·1 VIII 1101.23 1554.50 29.46 1.90 376.51 2014 V II VI 18.40 5.55 231.65 34.26 69.33 30.24 29.93 8827 43.80 0.00 XI Plan Chhatarpur 60.50 60.50 X Plan Reisen, Sehora 6.66 165.98 93.07 56.07 2007 Rewa, Satna, Sidhi, Shahdol Dalia, Bhind, Gwalior Jabalpur, Satna, Rewa 145 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 146 2 Bawanthadi (IS) Unit-II Indira Sagar (NVDA) Jobal (NVDA) Kolar Mahan Mahi Man (NVDA) Omkareshwar (NVDA) Pench Division RaJgh81 (IS) Unit-I RaJghat (IS) Unit-II B.
9.

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Ram Avanti Bai Sagar (8argi) (NVDA) 20.

Sindh Ph.1 21.

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Thanwar Upper Wainganga 24.

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Bah Banjar Barchhar Chandora 3 VI VI VI IV VI VI VI VIII VIII V V V IV VI 5.16 149.19 0.00 29.40 0.00 752.16 1574.00 1492.80 20.97 169.00 XI Plan Bllaghat, Bhandara 2014 Khandwa, Khargaon 30.75 25.75 19.00 27.10 44.10 350.00 91.60 62.00 67.23 35.65 53.03 12.50 2005 Dhar 195.60 178.99 155.10 266.00 53.44 75.29 91.51 34.46 28.30 47.30 34.00 2004 Sehore 19.70 26.40 0.00 2007 Sidhi 0.00 XI Plan Dhar.
Jhabua 96.13 121.41 87.41 17.70 0.00 2003 Dhar 755.00 49.93 1.54 283.32 0.00 2012 Khandwa.

Khargaon, Dhar 549.65 9.65 1.76 78.SO 0.00 XI Plan Chhindwara 160.00 141.33 88.33 2003 46.15 645.66 445.66 69.02 116.60 16.30 2005 566.34 759.00 694.61 64.44 219.80 27.46 2005 4.93 74.00 58.86 79.54 44.90 39.20 2004 Guna.

Shivpuri.

Dalia.

Tlkamgarh, Bhind Jabalpur.

Narsimhapur Gwalior.


Shivpuri 185.00 607.67 192.45 31.67 162.00 8.70 XI Plan Shivpuri, Gwalior, Dalia 7~ V V VI V VIII 7HO 4.92 SO.66 6.41 19.38 2.09 3.50 2.92 36.40 25.50 253.25 243.66 70.05 96.21 18.20 18.20 X Plan Manda 105.30 87.00 2007 Seoni.
Balaghat 26.80 25.64 95.67 7.70 6.90 2005 Chhatarpur 54.30 17.25 23.00 19.93 3.70 15.11 18.96 16.97 6.81 87.59 82.43 85.15 13.60 0.00 XI Plan VIdiIha 2.40 2.40 3.80 2.40 2003 Balaghat 2.40 2003 Sidhi 3.80 X Plan ~ 147 Written Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions 148 2 Dolawad Dudhl Gopad Lilt Kahasote Kunwari Lilt Kalisarar Lakhundar Mahuar Rampur Kurd Sagar 5.

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3 78-80 78-80 VII 78·80 VI VI VI 78·80 VI (+)1.03 95.84 86.94 5.27 88.29 98.20 20.32 68.44 0.28 7.16 44.68 4.39 6.50 3.70 5.70 4.50 3.90 1.20 8.30 7.61 13.80 30.70 90.29 3.10 1.29 4.03 12.50 6.50 X Plan Ratlam 3.70 2005 Raigarh 5.70 4.50 0.00 2003 2003 Sidhi Bhopal XI Plan Morena 1.20 NA 4.80 X Plan Shajapur 0.00 2.30 0.00 XI Plan Shivpuri X Plan Sehore XI Plan Vidisha (Potential in Th.ha.)
S.No.

Prolect Name Slartld In ptan Estimated cost Cumulative Expenditure uplo end 01 IX Plan Ori~1 Latest Amt.

% Potential Ultimate Target for Potential Cl88\1d uplo CompilatIon (AnIicipaIed) IX Plan (AnIidpatad) 3102 DisIIIc1s beneIIed ERM SChemel 1.

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Chambal Lift Chambal Ph.1I Mod.

of Harsi Sindh Rewova Link New Mljor Prolectl 1.

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Halon (NVDA) Lower Goi (NVDA) Upper Nannada (NVDA) New Medium Projects 1.

2.
Sutiapat Upper Beda (NVDA) VII VII VII VII IX IX IX IX IX 3.98 25.80 4.21 16.32 0.00 0.00 2007 Bhind, Morena 4.25 1.38 5.96 9.07 8.85 97.57 0.00 0.00 X Plan Bhind , Morena 24.80 21.71 10.23 9.17 41.49 42.24 0.00 7.30 0.00 0.00 2006 Gwalior 2007 Gwalior 80.00 98.05 160.00 164.45 0.40 0.56 0.27 0.34 NA 2012 Manda 13.76 0.00 2012 KaJagaon 52.88 211.92 18.61 0.00 2012 Shahdol, MarIlla 17.32 89.51 17.32 89.51 5.2 0.71 0.79 13.37 0.00 0.00 NA Ra;Iandgaon 2010 Khargaan Grend Total 11352.19 5065.29 2276.27 385.06 149 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 150 Financial & Physical Details of Ongoing Major, Medium & ERM Projects Chhattlsgarh project Name 51.
No.

Started inPtan Estimated Cost (Amount Rs.

in crore) (Potential in Th.Ha.)

CumIAtive ExpenditIn upto end of IX Plan 3102 UltImate PcIantIII Potantlll Tllgallor CIIIIId CIJIIIIIrian uplo IX Plan (IX Plan or Beyond) DistItct Bendted Original Latest Amotmt % lIIjor 1.

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Jonk Diversion Mahanadi Reservoir Hasdeo Bango Bamai Bilaspur Diversion Gej Koserteda Shivnath Diversion Sutiapat Upper Jonk IV IV AP· 78-80 VI VI VI VI V IX IX 4.13 64.33 30.38 47.23 14.57 7.48 2003 Raipur 15.33 629.20 382.19 60.74 264.11 241.56 2007 Raipur, Durg 115.30 1122.00 745.36 66.43 327.84 204.35 2006 Bilaspur, Raigarh Medium 5.23 0.96 25.32 13.84 23.00 90.84 2.80 0.48 3.47 13.60 2.00 0.00 2003 2006 Sarguja Bilaspur Sarguja, Ambikapur Bastar Rajnandgaon Rajnandgaon Raipur Dispute on Construction of Embankment on Ganga River of Khanpur Block, District Hardwar has been taken up with the Govemment of Uttar Pradesh for their consent.
3516.

DR. MAHENDRA SINGH PAL: Will the Minister (English] of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: Ganga Action Plan (Pha"'l) <a) whether the dispute between the Govemments of Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh has deepened further on the construction of embankment on Ganga river; and (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith steps taken by the Govemment to settle the dispute?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) No, Sir.
(b) The Govemment of Uttaranchal has reported that the matter regarding the proposed bound in Khaddar area 3517.

SHRI ADHIR CHOWDHARY: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have received any proposal from the MuniCipal Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal suggesting lOme altemative schemes and certain modifications to the Ganga Action Plan (Phase-II) scheme; (b) If 80, the details thereof; and (c) the time by when It is likely to be cleared?
151 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 152 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) to (C) Yes Sir.

A proposal comprising works like solid waste management, river front development, action plan for Mahananda river in Siliguri and works in 5 new towns amounting to about Rs.

126.00 crore has been received from Govemment of West Bengal.
All these works are not being considered since these are beyond the scope of the presently approved scheme of Ganga Action Plan Phase-II.

International Conference on Water 351B.

SHRI AMBAREESHA: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Prime Minister attended the International Conference on water in Japan recently; (b) if so.
the details of discussions held in the Conference; (c) the countnes which participated in the Conference; and (d) the decision taken in the Conference?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Representative of 167 countries and 43 International Organizations participated in the Ministerial Conference held on the occasion of Third World Water Forum from 16th to 23rd March, 2003 held in Kyoto, Osaka and Shiga, Japan.
Indian delegation, which participated in the Conference, was led by Shri Arjun Charan Sethi, Union Minister for Water Resources.

(d) During the conference, two Ministerial Declarations were adopted.

The Irrigation Ministers meet adopted recommendations on 'Water.

Food and Agriculture' on 21 March, 2003 at Shiga, Japan.
The Ministers-in charge of Water Resources held discussions during 22-23 March, 2003 at Kyoto on five major theme namely Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, Water for Food and Rural Development.

Water Pollution Prevention and Ecosystem Conservation, Disaster Mitigation and Risk Management and Water Resources Management and Benefit Sharing.

Ministerial Declarations adopted during the conference are attached as statement I and II respectively.
Statement-' Ministerial Recommendation Adopted by the Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture Third World Water Fourm Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, 21 March 2003 We, Ministers responsible for water for food and agriculture and the representatives of international organizations assembled at the Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on 21 March 2003, at the invitation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organizations of the United Nations.
We assert herein our common recognition to implement the recommendations adopted at the World Food Summit in Rome, the declaration of the First World Water Forum in Morocco, and the ministerial declaration of the Second World Water Forum in the Hague, and the in World Summit on Sustainable Development Johannesburg.

We recognize that water is essential for broad-based agriculture and rural development in order to meet the Millennium Development Goals to improve food security and poverty alleviation.
Three challenges (Food security and poverty alleviation) 1.

To improve the development and management of water for agriculture to meet the growing and changing demand for food, alleviate poverty and sustain economic growth.

(Sustainable water use) 2.


To balance the use and development of water with the available water resources; to preserve water quality in order to achieve sustainable patterns of water use through integrated approaches linking water menagement with the conservation and sustenance of ecosystems; and to maintain the integrity of land and water systems upon which agricultural production depends.

153 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Quesrions 154 (Partnership) 3.
To enhance the cooperation and partnership of all stakeholders in all aspects of agriculture water use, development and management; to increase access to water resources; to improve the productivity of rainfed and irrigated farming systems; and to equitably share benefits and risks.

Basic recognition 4.


We recall that in the latter half of the 20th century, significant public and private investment in agriculture water development has resulted in much needed productivity gains and has narrowed food security gaps and has contributed to proverty alleviation.

5.

We recognize that agricultural production and its water uses are influenced by agro-climatic zones that have resulted in a diverse array of agricultural practice and agricultural economy in the World.

6.
6.

We recognize that agricultural water is not only vital for food production, but also provides a broad spectrum of services related to society, culture and the environment.

It is instrumental in improving economic and social benefits to vulnerable people, particularly women and children.

These multiple roles and values of agricultural water must be recognized, evaluated and taken into account for the development and management of water resources.

7.
7.

We recognize that the development and management of agricultural water resources needs to take into account a variety of other uses, including water supply for urban and rural communities, industry, hydroelectric power generation, navigation, recreation, tourism and fisheries, and conserving ecosystems.

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8.

We note that in some regions agricultural water demand and use exceed the long term rates of resource replenishment and may require the development of alternative water sources, while looking for innovative means and appropriate adions to achieve sustainable water resource management.

In other regions, water resource availability offers scope for further development.

9.
9.

We emphasize that achieving the objectives of food security and poverty alleviation for an increasing world population will require the investment ~obllization of all sources of financing and in water-related Increased infrastructure, research and development in order to sustain productivity gains and create new opportunities for the sustainable development and integrated management of water resources.

Plan of concrete actions 10.


We continue to pursue efforts to develop water resources in a sustainable manner while improving the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of irrigation schemes.

11.

We reaffirm our determination and commitment for progressive modemizatlon and improvement of agricultural water use effecting transition of from supply-to demand-driven emphasis agricultural water management.

12.
12.

We are determined to increase substantially agricultural water productivity through participatory approaches, appropriate regulations and cost-recovery mechanisms, development and dissemination of research findings, capacity- building and institutional reforms, which are adapted to local climatic, environmental and socio-economic conditions.

through 13.

We will promote governance of agricultural water integrated water resources use management including non-agricultural water use.
This process should be efficient and equitable.

It would involve the active participation of all user groups, including women and the poor in local water resources settings.

to 14.

We will give due consideration the onvironmental aspects in respect of agricultural water use, and seek to maintain productive ecosystems through progressive and Innovative approaches to sustainable use of water.

An important tool in this process would be environmental impact assessment.

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We will undertake research and development, including traditional knowledge, to improve the management and availability of limited water resources in water-scarce areas, through improved crops and development of new and non-conventional sources of water for agriculture.

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We will continue to make efforts to foster international cooperation and partnerships between and among developed and developing countries, through finanCial and technical 155 WriNen Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 156 assistance and knowledge, and to encourage private sector involvement in agricultural water development and management.

Statement-II The 3rd World Water Forum Ministerial Declaration ...
Message from the Lake Biwa and Y'odo River Basin ... 23 March 2003 We, the Ministers and Heads of Delegation, assembled in Kyoto, Japan on 22-23 March 2003, on the occasion of the 3rd World Water Forum.
Building upon the outcomes of the Monterrey Conference on Financing for Development, the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), and the United Nations Secretary General's Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture and Biodivesity (WEHAB) initiative as well as other water- related events, we assert our common resolve to implement the appropriate recommendations in order to achieve the internationally agreed targets and goals Including the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Taking note of the thematic and regional statements and recommendations from the 3rd World Water Forum, we declare the following: [General Policy] force 1.

Water is a driving for sustainable development including environmental integrity, and the eradication of proverty and hunger, indispensable for human health and welfare.

Prioritizing water issues is an urgent global requirement.

Each country has the primary responsibility to act.
The international community as well as international and regional organizations should support this.

Empowerment of local authorities and communities should be promoted by govemments with due regard to the poor and gender.

2.

Whilst efforts being undertaken so far on water resources development and management should be continued and strengthened, we recognize that good governance, capacity building and financing are of the utmost importance to succeed in our efforts.
In this context, we will promote integrated water resources management.

3.

In managing water, we should ensure good governance with a stronger focus on household and neighbourhood community-based approaches by addressing equity in sharing benefits, with due regard to pro-poor and gender perspectives in water policies.

We should further promote the participation of all stakeholders, and ensure transparency and accountability in all actions.

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We are committed, in the long term, to fortify the capacity of the people and institutions with technical and other assistance from the intemational community.

This must include, among others, their ability to measure and monitor performance, to share innovative approaches, best practices, information, knowledge and experiences relevant to local conditions.

5.

AddreSSing the financial needs is a task for all of us.

We must act to create an environment conducive to facilitating investment.
We should identify priorities on water issues and reflect them accordingly in our national development plans/sustainable development strtegies including Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs).

Funds should be raised by adopting cost recovery approaches which suit local climatic, environmental and social conditions and the polluter-pays· principal, with due consideration to the poor.
All sources of financing, both public and private, national and intemational, must be mobilized and used in the most efficient and effective way.

We take note of the report of the World Panel on Financing Water Infrastructure.

6.

We should explore the full range of financing arrangements including private sector participation in line with our national poliCies and priorities.
We will identify and develop new mechanisms of public-private partnerships for the different actors involved, while ensuring the necessary public control and legal frameworks to protect the public interests, with a particular emphasis on protecting the interests of the poor.

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As water situations differ from region to region, we will support established regional and sub-regional efforts such as the vision of the African Ministerial Conference on Water (AMCQW) to facilitate the New Partnership fOf Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the Central American Integration System (SICA), and the implementation of the program of action in favour of Least Developed Counties (LDCs).
Recognizing the uniquely fragile nature of water resources in Small Island developing states, we support specific programs of collaboration such as the Caribbean PacifIC Joint Program for Action on Water and Climate in Small Island Countries.

8.

We reaffirm the necessity for countries to better coordinate monitoring and assessment systems at local, basin and national levels, with development of relevant national indicators where appropriate.
We call upon the United Nations, inter alia through the Commission on 157 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 158 Sustainable Development, to take a leading role and cooperate with other organizations involved in the water sector to work in a transparent and cooperative way.

We welcome the willingness of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and other organizations to periodically inform the international community of aid activities in water-related areas.
Ways to track progress on water issues may be usefully explored on the basis of existing facilities and relying upon information from countries and relevant UN agencies, regional development banks and other stakeholders, including civil SOCiety organizations.

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9.

We welcome the proposal to establish a new network of websites to follow up the Portfolio of Water Actions that will publicize actions planned and taken on issue by countries and international water-related organizations in order to share information and promote cooperation.

[Water Resources Management and aeneflt Sharing] 10.
As we aim to develop integrated water resources management and water efficiency plans by 2005, we will assist developing countries, particularly the least developed countries, and countries with economies in transition, by prOViding tools and further required assistance.

In this context.

among others, we encourage regional development banks to take a facilitating role.
To this end, we invite all stakeholders, including private donors and civil society organizations, concemed to participate in this process.

11.

Recognizing that cooperation between riparian states on Trans boundary and/or boundary watercourses contributes to sustainable water management and mutual benefits, we encourage all those states to promote such cooperation.

12.
12.

We will further encourage scientific research on predicting and monitoring the global water cycle, including the effect of climate change, and develop information systems that will enable the sharing of such valuable data worldwide.

13.

We will promote measures for reducing losses from distribution systems and other water demand management measures as a cost-effective way of meeting demand.

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14.

We will endeavour to develop and deploy non- conventionaJ water resources by promoting innovative and environmentally sound technologies, such .. the desalination of sea water, water recycling and water harvesting.

15.

We recognize the role of hydropower as one of the renewable and clean energy sources, and that its potential should be realized In an environmentally sustainable and socially equitable manner.

[Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation] 16.


Achieving the target established in the MDGs to halve the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water by 2015 and that established in the Plan of Implementation of the WSSD to halve the proportion of people without access to basic sanitatio·n by 2015 requires on enormous amount of investment in water supply a"d sanitation.

We call on each country to develop strategies to achieve those objectives.
We will redouble our collective efforts to mobilize financial and technical resources, both public and private.

17.

We will address water supply and sanitation in urban and rural areas in ways suitable for the respective local conditions and management capacities, with a view to achieving short-term improvement of water and sanitation services as well as cost-effective infrastructure investments and sound management and maintenance over time.
In so doing, we will enhance poor people's access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

18.

While basic hygiene practices starting from hand washing at the household level should bf' encouraged, intensified efforts should also be launched to promote technical breakthroughs, especially the development and practical applications of efficient and low-cost technologies tailored to daily life for the provision of safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
We encourage studies for innovative technologies to be locally owned.

[Water for Food and Ruraf Development] 19.

Water is essential for broad based agricultural production and rural development in order to improve food security and eradicate poverty.

It should continuously contribute to a variety of roles including food production, economic growth and environmental sustainability.

We are concemed with increasing pressure on the limited fresh water resources and on the environment.
Noting that a diverse array of agricultural practices and agricultural economies has evolved in the world, we should make every effort to reduce unsustainable water management and improve the efficiency of agricunural water use.

159 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 160 20.
Through effective and equitable water use and management, and extending irrigation in areas of need, we will promote neighbourhood community based development, which should result in income-generating activities and opportunities and contribute to poverty eradication in rural areas.

21 We encourage innovative and strategic Investment, research and development and intemational cooperation for the progressive improvement of agricultural water management.
by such means as demand-driven management Including participatory irrigation management, rehabilitation and modemization of existing water facilities, water-harvesting, water-saving/drought-resistant crop varieties, water storage and dissemination of agricultural best practices.

22.

Inland fisheries being a major source of food, freshwater fish production should be addressed through intensified efforts to improve water quality and quantity in rivers and protection or restoration of breeding areas.
[Water Pollution Prevention and Ecosystem Conservation] 23.

We recognize the need to intensify water pollution prevention in order to reduce hazards to health and the environment and to protect ecosystems, including control invasive species.
We recognize traditional water of knowledge and will promote the awareness of positive and negative impacts of human activities on watersheds for the entire water cycle through public information and education, including for children, in order to avoid pollution and unsustainable use of water resources.

24.
24.

To ensure a sustainable water supply of good quality, we should protect and use in a sustainable manner the ecosystems that naturally capture, filter, store, and release water, such as rivers, wetlands, forests and soils.

25.

We urge countries to review and, when necessary, to establish appropriate legislative frameworks for the protection and sustainable use of water resources and for water pollution prevention.

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26.

In view of the rapid degradation of watersheds and forests, we will concentrate our efforts to combat deforestation, desertification and land degradation through programs to promote greening, sustainable forest management, the restoration of degraded lands and wetlands.

and the conservation of biodiversity.

[Disaster Mitigation and Risk Management] 27.


The growing severity of the impacts of floods and droughts highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that includes strengthened structural measures such as reservoris and dikes and also non-structural measures such as land-use regulation and guidance, disaster forecasting and warning systems and national risk management systems, in.

harmony with the environment and different water uses, including inland waterway navigation.

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We will cooperate to minimiZe damage caused by disasters through enhancing the sharing and exchange, where appropriate, of data, information, knowledge and experiences at the intemational level.

We encourage the continuation of collaboration between scientists, water managers, and relevant stakeholders to reduce vulnerability and make the best prediction and forecasting tools available to water managers.

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29.

Finally, we thank the Govemment and people of Japan for hosting this Ministerial Conference and the Forum.

Coconut Water 3519.

SHRI P.C.

THOMAS: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government propose to take steps to market coconut water as a soft drink; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) Coconut Development Board in collaboration with Defence Food Research laboratory, Mysore has developed technology for packing and preserving Tender Coconut Water.

This technology has been transferred to 7 entrepreneurs.

Three companies have launched their branded products.

One of them is marketing packed tender coconut water commercially aU over the country.
Besides, the Board has provided financial assistance for 18 mobile carts in different States as part of martceting promotion activities.

31 kiosks have also been sanctioned under the Technology Mission on Coconut for promoting coconut products including tender coconut.

The Board is promoting tender coconut water as natural health drink through print and electronic media.
The Board has participate and organized market promotional activities for tender coconut water through state level, national and international level trade fairs, exhibitions and food expos.

161 Written AnswslS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 162 As a result of these efforts, the demand for tender coconut water is growing in northern part of the country.

(c) the steps taken by the Government to stop such wasteful expenditure?

National DaIry Development Boen:!

3520.


SHRI A.C. JOS: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the National Dairy Development Board (NADDB) Mother Dairy's (fruits and vegetables) plant at Mangolpuri has been wasting huge amount on advertisement and on hiring of vehicles such as trucks!
matador etc., each year; (b) if so, the total amount spent on advertisements and on different transporters during the last five years, year-wise and transport company-wise; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) No, Sir.

The Fruit & Vegetable Unit of Mother Dairy Food Processing Ltd. at Mangolpuri is hiring vehicles for procurement and distribution for sale of fresh fruits and vegetables and its products.
Tha advertisement is done to make the consumer aware of ita products, which is a normal business requirement.

The expenditure on hiring of vehicles etc., is also essential for movement of products from one place to other.

(b) The amount spent on hiring of vehicles and advertisements during the last five years is given below: (Rs.
in crores) Head Advertisement Payment to Transporters 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 1.67 6.44 1.66 8.27 2.46 9.09 2.87 10.58 3.01 14.72 The details of payment made to the transporters, company-wise during last five years are being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

(c) The expenditure on advertisement and transportation are normal business requirement and is not wasteful.

National Water Forum 3521.
SHRI SAIDUZZAMA: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have reviewed the proceeding of two day National Water Forum organized by Navdanya as a culmination of the People's Padyatra at India International Centre recently; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any action plan has been formulated in the improvement of water sector; (d) if so, whether the Government propose to encourage the peoples initiatives to overcome future water challenges; and (e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) No, Sir.

The Ministry of Water Resources have not received the proceedings of the National Water Forum from Navdanya.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) The National Water Policy, 2002 has been adopted by the National Water Resources Council under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister on 1 st April, 2002.

An Action Plan has been formulated by the Ministry of Water Resources for implementation of this Policy.
The Action Plan has been discussed inter-alia with the Non- Governmental and Voluntary Organisations.

(d) and <e) Involvement and participation of beneficiaries and stakeholders has been emphasized right from the project planning stage in the policy as well as Action Plan.

Further, participatory approach in water resources management has been focused.
The National Water Policy, 2002 provides that management of the water resources for diverse uses should incorporate a participatory approach, by involving not only the various governmental agencies but also the users and other stakeholders, in an effective an decisive manner, In various aspects of planning, deSign.

development and management of the water resources schemes.
Necessary legal and institutional changes should be made at various levels for the purpose, duly ensuring 163 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 164 appropriate role for women.

Water Users' associations and the local bodies such as municipalities and gram panchayats should particularly be involved in the operation, maintenance and management of water infrastructures!
facilities at appropriate levels progressively, with a view to eventually transfer the management of such facilities to the user groups/local bodies.

The National Water Policy, 2002 further provides that formation of Water Users' Association with authority and responsibility should be encouraged to facilitate the management including maintenance of irrigation system in a time bound manner.

Also, the year 2003 is being observed at Freshwater increasing Year.
The objectives include, awareness among stakeholders regarding scarcity value of freshwater, conservation & efficient use of freshwater and community partnership for informed decision making in meeting future water needs.

inter-alia, Corruptlonllrregularltles against Director, Hostel 3522.
SHRI HARIBHAU SHANKAR MAHALE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether his ministry received several complaints of corruption and irregularities against Director, CAO, Warden (Hostel) and other officials of Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any inquiry has been ordered in view of these complaints; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MiNISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes.

Sir.

(b) As given vide statement enclosed.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) In respect of complaints at Sr. No.

1 to 10 of statement-I it was found that the allegations made were baseless and no substance was found in the complaints.

Regarding complaint at Sr. Nos.

11 and 12 of statement-I received subsequently also nothing irregular has been found.

SfBtement Details of complaints received in respect of IASRI Sr. No.
Nature of Complaints 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Checking of late attendance of a Scientist by a Junior Officer.

Misuse of published material in submission of fresh papers of publication.

Deputing a Technical OffICer for checking the later attendance at the gate of the Institute.

Harassment of a Principal Scientist by issue of waming to him.

Irregularities in the appointment of Warden and allotment of a bungalow to him.

Tours of the Director.

Slackness in holding an inquiry.


Not providing full working facilities to a Scientist.

Excess expenditure in purchase of fumiture.

Lack of knowledge in running a project by the Director.

Non-issue of a vigilance clearance certificate to a Scientist and arbitrary transfer of staff of his Division.

Air travel to Mumbai for cancer treatment of Chief Administrative Officer.

[Translation} Smuggling of Idol.

3523.


SHRIMATI REENA CHOUDHARY: SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) state-wise details of incidents of theft and smuggling of rare idols under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), reported during the last two years; (b) whether there has been a spurt in the theft and smuggling of idols during the said period; and (c) the measures being taken to check the same and the details of action taken against those found guilty?
165 Wtiltfm AnSwelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to QuMions 166 THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) A few thefts have been reported from the protected monuments/sites under the Archeeological Survey of India during the last two years.

The State-wise detailed information is placed at the statement.

exit points, as well as by strict enforcement of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972.
Armed guards have also been deployed at selected centrally protected monuments and museums under the Archaeological Survey of India.

(b) No, Sir.

There is no spurt in thefts and smuggling during the said period.
the (c, Measures have been drawn up by Archaeological Survey of India in consultation with the enforcing agencies like the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Customs and the State Governments to check the theft of antiquities and their smuggling by stepping up vigilance and intensifying checking at the Customs Furthermore, apart from its own Watch and Ward staff, the Archaeological Survey of India, also engages the services of private security agencies for protection of the centrally protected monuments, sculpture sheds and museums, to provide security & keep a watch over the antiquities housed in these monuments, sites and museums.
The case of thefts, as indicated in the statement, are under investigation.

Stat"",ent The number of theft cases during the last two yealS (State-wise from 1st January, 2001 to till date) 81.

No.

Name of State Name of Monument!

sites & the District Description of the objects Date of theft 2 3 4 5 Small stone sculpture of Nandi 11/12.3.03 Status of the case 6 FIR lodged Action taken 7 Under investigation 1.

Andhra Pradesh 2.

Bihar Sri Kapoteswara Swamy temple, Chejerla, Nakarikallu Mandai, Distt.
Guntur Jain temple Vaibhav Hills, Rajgir 3.

Gujarat Open Sky Museum, Patan, Distt.

Mehsana 15.8.2001 9.11.2001 FIR lodged and out of three, one has been recovered from nearby bushes FIR lodged Three sculptures (1) standing Mahavir (2) standing Mahavir (3) Paraanath Two idols (1) Standing Ganesha (2) Brahma with his consort -do- Preliminary enquiry conducted and responsible Monument attendants suspended.

167 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 168 2 3 4 5 4.

Kamataka 5.

6.
Kamataka 5.

6.

Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh 7.

Madhya Pradesh tl.

Madhya Pradesh 9.

Madhya Pradesh 10.

Madhya Pradesh 11.

Madhya Pradesh 12.

Rajasthan Ruins of Hampi, Distt.

Bellary Mohaj Mata Temple, Terahi, Distt.


Shivpuri Shiv Temple (Kakanmath Temple) at Sunahia, District Morena Inside the Temple, Garhi Surwaya at Surwaya, District Shivpuri Rukmani Math locally known as Ambabai temple, Kundalpur, District Sagar Sculpture shed Gyaraspur, District Vidisha Bajramath, Gyaraspur, District Vidisa Mahadev temple, Village Pali, Bandari Distt.

Sagar Ashtamata temple Badoli, Distt.


Chittaurgarh 9.7.2001 6 FIR lodged 7 Under investigation 15.9.2001 FIR lodged -do- 20.12.2001 FIR lodged Under investigation 24.1.2002 FIR lodged -do- 5.2.2002 FIR lodged -do- 2.3.2002 FIR lodged -do- Lower left hand of Sasivekalu Ganesh One sculpture of Ganesha One Sculpture of Apsara 1.

Heads of both images of Lakshmi Narayan 2.

Fixed image of Shiv- Parvati Standing couples of Jain God and Goddess 1.

Head of female 2.
Head of female 2.

Icon of Jain Tlrthankar Mahavir Head of female 8.8.2002 Sculpture of Dikpal 12.8.2002 27.1.2001 Two female figures carved on pilaster FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged -do- -do- -do- 169 Written Answe~ CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Ouestions 170 One stone sculpture 24.2.2001 FIR lodged Under investigation 13.

Rajasthan 14.

Rajasthan 15.

Rajasthan 16.

Tamilnadu 17.

Tamilnadu 18.

Tamilnadu 19.

Tamilnadu Undeshwar temple, Bijolia, Distt.

Bhilwara Ruins of temple, distt.


Baran Nav Durga temple, Chandrabhaga Jhalrapattan, Distt.

Jhalawar Siva temple, Valikanthapu- ram, Distt.

Perambalur Jaina temple, Mettupudur, Distt.

Erode Apathsahayes vara temple, Sendaman- galam, Distt.

Villupuram Kadambarimil Narthamalai, Distt.

Pudukkottai 20.

Uttar Pradesh Garwa Fort, Allahabad 21.

Uttar Pradesh 22.

Uttaranchal 23.

West Bengal Temples of Akona, disH.

Mahoba Shiva Temple, Lakhamanda1, DisH.

Dehradun Basuli Devi temple, Nanoor.

Distt.
Bitbhum One stone sculpture One standing of Chamunda 13.2.2002 28.8.2002 Five bronzes 2.3.2002 Five stone sculptures One stone sculpture 21.7.2002 14.11.2002 Three stone sculptures 27.1.2003 21.4.2002 2.2.2003 24.2.2001 One headless standing sculpture of Buddha Stone Sculpture Three sculptures from sculpture shed Image of goddesS Bisha1akshi FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged FIR lodged -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 17.3.2001 FIR lodged 171 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions Excess Use of Chemicals and Fertilizers 3524.
SHRI MAHESHWAR SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether due to excessive use of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides there is decline in the fertility of the land and dangers of the underground water being polluted; (b) if so, whether the Government have conducted any survey to find out the decline in fertility of land in various parts of the country; and (c) the remedial measures the Govemment propose to take in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The average consumption of fertilizers and pesticides in the country is only 90.12 kg/ha and 0.57 kglha (active Ingredient).

respectively during 2001-02.

This level of consumption is not considered to cause decline in fertility of land and pollution of underground water.

(b) No systematic survey has been made to ascertain the decline in soil fertility due to excessive use of fertilizers in the country.
However, there are few instances of decline in soil fertility due to imbalanced use of fertilizers.

(c) The Government is promoting the soil test based balanced and integrated use of chemical fertilizers in conjunction with organic manures & biofertilizers and also integrated pest management practices.

Impact of Globallsatlon Farmers to minimize the impact of fluctuations in prices on the Indian farmers, the Govemment announces Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for major crops.
MSPs enable the farmers to sell their produce at remunerative price whenever the market prices fall below the MSP.

However.

relatively lower prices of agricultural commodities can lead to increase in imports, thereby a~ecting the welfare 01 Indian farmers, especially in the wake of the removal 01 quantitative restrictions.

Experience, however, .. SReWS that there has been no significant increase in imports.
The value of agricultural imports in aggregate terms came down from US$2.B billion in 1999-2000 to about US$1.B billion in 2000-01, and went up only marginally to US$2.3 billion in 2001-02.
To ensure that the farmers of the country are not put to any hardship, the Govemment has put in place a suitable mechanism for monitoring the import of sensitive items and is committed to providing adequate protection to the Indian farmers through various measures, including appropriate calibration of applied tariffs within bound levels, recourse to trade remedies, and govemmental support consistent with the provisions of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
[English] Committee on Protection of Coastal Ecology and Environment 3526.

SHRI BHIM DAHAL: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to constitute a high level committee of experts to survey and study India's Coast Line for the protection of coastal ecology and environment; and 3525.

COL.

(RETD.)

SONA RAM CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether farmers are being adversely affected due to price fluctuation in the intemational market; (b) if so, whether easy availability of cheaper and affordable imported goods has economically hit the farmers: and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH .

JUDEV): (a) No Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

DIfference In Fare (c) if so, the measures being taken by the Government to protect the interest of the farmers?

3527.
3527.

SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (c) International prices affect farmers through changes in domestic prices as well as imports.
In order <a) whether Indian Airtines charges a higher Cargo Tariff and Passenger Fare on Kolkata-Port Blair sector than Chennai-Port Blair sector though the distance covered and the time taken is less; 173 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 174 (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) whether the Government are considering any proposal for removing the disparity in fare in the two sectors?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (c) The distance and the basic cargo rates between Port Blair-Kolkata and Port Blair-Chennai are as follows: Sector Koikata· Port Blair Chennai· Port Blair Distance (in Kms.)

Cargo Rates per kg.

~n Rs.)

Basic Passenger fares for economy class 912 944 40.35 40.85 7985 7340 Passenger and cargo fares on Indian Airlines domestic sectors are generally based on various market factors.
The market factors include seasonality, strength of Indian Airlines versus competitors, the supply and demand equation etc.

Regulatory Authority for Privatl.ed Airports 3528.


SHRI CHANDRA BHUSHAN SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are considering setting up a regulatory authority for privatised airports; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government are considering constructing helipads in various parts of the country; and (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes Sir.

(b) The matter is at conceptual stage.

(c) No Sir.

(d) Does not arise.

[Translation} Promotion of Tribal Cultural Tourl .... 3529.

SHRI VIJA Y KUMAR KHANDELWAL: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Govemment have formulated any scheme to promote tribal cultural tourism in Madhya Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (c) The Department of Tourism extends financial assistance every year to State GovemmentslUT Administrations for development of tourist infrastructure and promotion of tourism Including tribal cultural tourism.

There is no separate sCheme for any State including Madhya Pradesh.

{English] Unemployed Persons In Employment Exchanges 3530.
SHRI ANANT GUDHE: SHRI NAMDEO HARBAJI DIWATHE: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) the number of unemployed persons registered with employment exchanges during the last three years, State-wise; (b) the number of said persons provided employment through these employment exchanges during the said period, State-wise; and (c) the fresh measures taken so far by the Government to provide employment to theae persons to solve the problem of unemployment?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) and (b) State-wise number of registratiOns made and placements effected by the employment exchanges during 2000, 2001 and 2002 are furnished In the statement enclosed.

(c) The approach to Tenth Plan focuses on providing gainful high quality employment to the additions to the labour force and it is listed as one of the monitorable objectives for the 10th Plan and beyond.
The growth strategy of 10th Plan would lay emphasis on rapid growth of those sectors which are Hkely to create high quality employment opportunities like Information Technology, T ouriam, Financial Services etc.

Particular attention would be paid to the policy environment irlftuencing a wide range of economic activities which have a large employment potential.

175 Written Answers APRIL 7.


2003 to Questions 176 Govemment is implementing special programmes for eradication of poverty and generation of employment.

These include Swama Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SJGSY).

Jawahar Gram Smridhi Yojana (JGSY), Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

Swarna Jayanti Shahan Razgar Yojana (SJSRY) and Food for work programme.
Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) is also being implemented to provide employment opportunities to educated unemployed youth.

Number of Registrations made and Placements effected by the Employment Exchanges Statement (In Thousands) S.No.

State/Union Territories Number of Registrations made during Number Placed during 2000 2001 2002 2000 2001 2002 (A) Stet •• Andhra Pradesh 365.9 297.9 1.

2.

3.

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5.

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Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Delhi Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Kamataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa 7.4 137.2 509.6 $ 3n.8 2.9 180.4 164.4 120.3 125.0 12.2 220.9 147.6 130.6 21.5 84.0 227.7 434.9 399.6 573.1 11.7 9.1 3.9 7.6 161.6 126.5 127.1 4.7 @ 1.3 7.4 $ 0.3 0.3 2.4 .. @ 1.1 2.9 10.4 1.8 8.3 0 0.2 0 0.1 2.4 177 Written Answ61S CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Sakal to Questions 178 22 23.
24.

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(8) 30 31.

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(c) 2 Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim' Tamilnadu Tripura Uttaranchal Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Union Territories Andaman & Nicobar Islands Chandigarh Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu Lakshadweep Pondicherry CEE Total 111.8 107.6 603.9 23.8 II II Note: ·No Employment Exchange is functioning in this State.
$Information included in Madhya Predesh.

·'Information included in Bihar.

tlnformation included in Uttar Pradesh.

o Figures less than fifty.

Figures may not add up to total due to rounding off.

[Translation] Hasdeo Bango Irrigation Project by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Union Government; and (d) If not, the basis on which the approved drawing 3531.

SHRI PUNNU LAL MOHALE: WHI the Minister Hasdeo Bango Project is being altered?
of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware of assigning the construction work alongwith drawing and design of the canal at the left bank of Hasdeo BangO Project of Chhatisgarh to private sector on a turnkey baSis; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the State Government is empowered to make arbitrary changeS in the draWing cie89' approved THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) Irrigation being • State subject, the responsibility of planning, investigation, funding alongwith priority, execution, operation and maintenance of irrigation projects, including irrigation and flood control primarily rests with the concerned State Governments themselves.
It has been reported that the Government of Chhattisgarh has awarded to a private agency the balance works of H8Ideo Bango Multipurpose 179 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 180 Project consisting of canal system of Phase III and Phase IV to cover irrigation for nearly 62 thousand hectare on turnkey basis at a cost of Rs.

173.70 crore in February, 2002 with completion period of 15 months.
(c) and (d) The Central Water Commission (CWC) apprises the proje::t proposals received from the State Governments for investment clearance.

The Central Design Organisation of the States provide the design details in the detailed project report which are examined by the ewe as per requirement.

The revised estimate of Hasdeo Bango Multipurpose project (Chhattisgarh) estimated to cost As.

1043.88 crore received in ewc on 12.1.2001 is in the various stages of appraisal.
[Eng/ish} THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY Of CIVIL AVIATION (sHRI sHRIPAD YEssO NAIl<): (a) Yes Sir.

(b) No.

Sir.

(c) A decision has since been.

taken to set up the Academy in Delhi on the land allotted for this purpose by Airports Authority of India.

Production of Milk 3534. sHRI GANTA sREENIVAsA RAO: sHAI GUNIPATI RAMAIAH: sHAI J.s.
BRAR: Development of Mornl Hills In Panchkula state: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to 3532. sHAI RATIAN LAL KATAAIA: Will the Minister of TOUAlsM AND eUL TUAE be pleased to state: (a) the production of milk in different States/Union Territories during the last three years; (a) whether the Government are aware that Tals (ponds) of Momi Hills in Panchkula district are historically famous from tourism point of view; (b) whether the Union Government are providing financial assistance to boost production of milk during the said period; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal for development and beautification of Momi Hills; and (c) if so, the details thereof, State and Union Territory- wise; (c) if so, the amount earmarked for the purpose?
(d) whether the Government have extended THE MINISTER OF TOUAlsM AND CULTURE (sHAI assistance to Andhra Pradesh; JAG MOHAN): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) and (c) During the year 2001-02 a project for development of Momi Hills and Tikkar Tal area has been sanctioned for financial assistance of As.

25.00 lakhs.

Civil Aviation Security Academy 3533. sHRI R.L.
JALAPPA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government are aware that the Government of Kamataka has offered to provide 50 acres of land for the proposed Civil Aviation Security Training Academy; (b) if so, whether the Government have decided to establish the proposed Civil Aviation Security Academy in Bangalore; and (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) the extent to which the target of the production of milk achieved in the State during the said period?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (sHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) As given in statement-I.

(b) Yes, Sir.

(e) State-wise release of funds under two major schemes are given in statement-II.

(d) Yes, Sir.

(e) As given in statement-III.

(c) if not.

the reasons therefor?

(f) The targets of the production of milk have been fuDy achieved in the State during the said period.

181 Written Answers CHAITRA 17.


1925 (Saka) to Questions 182 Statement-l Estimates of Milk Production-1999-2000 to 2001-02-state-wise S.No.

StateslUTs 1999-2000" 2000-01" 2001-02"" (000' tonnes) 2 Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Goa Gujarat Haryana Himfchal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Kamataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh West Bengal A&N Islands Chandigarh 1.

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Wrinen AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 184 28.

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29.

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2 Daman & Diu D&N Haveli Delhi Lakshadweep Pondicherry All India 3 10 290 36 78779 4 10 292 37 81430 • Provisional .

•• Anticipated Achievemant.

Source: State/UT Animal Husbandry Departments.

Statement."

Release of funds under National Project on Cante & Buffaloes Breeding during 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02 S.No.
State 1999·2000 2000-01 2 Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Chhatisgarh Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan 1.

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(Rs.

in lakhs) 2001-02 5 741.75 0.00 274.00 0.00 323.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 209.75 829.47 0.00 0.00 18.93 97.30 40.00 0.00 559.30 185 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17.

1925 (Sakal to Questions 186 lB.

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2 Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttaranchal West Bengal All India 3 0.00 26.54 116.78 0.00 156.79 4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 168.93 0.00 0.00 248.00 6n.D2 3305.66 2492.32 4187.45 Statement-lll Release of funds under Integrated Dairy Development Project during 1999-2000.

2000-01 and 2001-02 S.No.

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Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhatisgarh Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Sikkim Tripura Uttar Pradesh A&N Islands All India 0 33.62 0 48.60 0 0 157.00 108.20 0 517.02 0 89.49 53.15 0 64.26 0 0 20.00 1091.34 2000-01 191.49 0 0 82.89 0 0 100.00 0 200.00 645.49 143.92 0 62.27 238.43 134.79 0 186.30 45.90 2031.48 2001-02 a a 149.34 64.47 479.2 38.75 200.00 0 0 500.00 0 59.17 132.07 0 84.98 56.51 217.56 45.00 202.7.07 187 Written AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 188 Peasanger Amenities at IGI Airport 3535.
SHRI K.E.
KRISHNAMURTHY: SHRI CHANDRA VIJAY SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware about the poor passenger amenities such as non-functional escalators, absence of duty officers at luggage and customs collection centres and unsanitary condition at arrival lounge at IGI Airport, New Delhi; (b) if so, whether the Government is contemplating to bring some improvements in the passenger amenities provided at IGI Airport; (c) if so, the details thereof; passenger baggage trolleys which are progressing as scheduled and majority of the actions on hand are in the tinal stage of completion.
Vacancy of Reserved Posts 3536.

SHRI P.D.
ELANGOVAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have strictly followed the reservation policy in appointment and promotion in autonomous institutions as well as attached offices under his ministry particularly in the Gazetted jobs or Class I and Class " employments; (b) if so, the details thereof, institution-wise; (c) the steps taken by the Government to fill up the (d) whether the said work has been completed; vacant posts in the reserved category; (0) if not, the reasons for delay; and (f) by when the remaining work is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATICN (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Escalators are functioning properly at the airport and for better efficacy and passenger safety the escalators are shut down for routine maintenance from time to time as per schedule.

No case of absence of offiCial at luggage and custom collection centre has been reported.

Deficiencies in service standards are taken up with the respective agencies and reviewed in the monthly 'Airport Facilitation Committee' meetings.
All efforts are made to ensure high standard of cleanliness.

(b) to (f) Several measures for improving the overall aesthetics and service standards have been initiated like improved seats provided at Transit area, security hold area and arrival hall of Terminal-II, providing quality coaches for Airport transfer and their synchronization with flight timings, a large aquarium provided in transit area of terminal-II.
replaced old entertainment TVs and CCTV monitors, new system of seamless transfer of transit passengers through airside have been completed and action is on hand to provide ATM at Terminal-IB, renovation of ITDC/DTIDC counters, internet kiosk in visitors areas and transit area, refurbishment of retiring rooms, provision of state-of-the-art Telecom Centre, new railway reservation counter at domestic terminal, refurbishment of Baggage conveyor system in arrival hall and provision of belts with additional length, setting up of world class fast food outlets and induction of additional (d) whether the Government find it difficult to fill up the Class I and Class II vacancies designated for the purpose belonging to SC/ST and OBC; and (e) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps taken by the Government to fill up such vacant posts immediately?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTU'RE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (e) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

Increase of flights on Metro Routes 3537.

SHRI S.D.N.R.
SHRI S.D.N.R.

WADIYAR: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government propose to increase Indian Airlines Rights on various metro routes; (b) it so, the proposals mooted during 2003-04; (c) by when the additional flights are proposed to be introduced on those metro routes; and (d) the details of the steps being taken in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIl<): (a) No, Sir.

(b) to (d) Does not arise.


189 Written AnswslS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 190 !Translation] (c) There is no such proposal.

Beautification of Banks of Ganga River (d) Does not arise.

3538.

DR. (SHRIMATI) SUDHA YADAV: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: [Translation] (a) whether the Government have formulated any scheme for beautification of the banks of Ganga river; (b) if so, the details thereof; Social Security for Unorganlsed Sector 3540.
SHRIMATI JAYASHREE BANERJEE: SHRI G. PUnA SWAMY GOWDA: SHRIMATI JAYABEN B. THAKKAR: (c) the funds likely to be spent on the said scheme; Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: and (d) the benefit likely to accrue to the Govemment and the people therefrom?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (d) No separate scheme for beautification of banks of Ganga river has been formulated.

However, a proposal for development of Garhmukteshwar-Brijghat amounting to Rs.
2.21 crores has been received from the Uttar Pradesh Govemment.

They have been requested to submit further details.

This Department has also sanctioned Rs.

4.93 crores for landscaping and development along the Ganga river at Rishikesh and development of Green Great Vista for Haridwar.

{English] Theft of Idols 3539.
SHRI CHANDRA VIJA Y SINGH: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware about the theft of priceless statues of British period from Kingsway Camp, Delhi; (b) if so, the action being taken to retrieve these important art pieces; (c) whether a move is being considered to shift these statues to a place near the National Museum in Central Delhi to safeguard them; and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the re8SOfW therefor?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) and (b) No, Sir.

As per information furnished by the Director General of Works, CPWD, no theft of statue is reported.
(a) the comparison between the benefits that are accruing to the workers in the organised sector and the unorganised sector; (b) whether the Govemment have formulated any comprehensive scheme to ensure that the various benefits and social security cover being provided to the workers in the organised sector is made available to the workers in the unorganised sector; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) by when this scheme is likely to be implemented alongwith the number of employees likely to be benefited therefrom?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) to (d) As per the survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) there are about 39.6 crore workers in the country out of which about 36.9 crore in the unorganised sector.
The existing Social Security legislations like the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923; the Minimum Wages Act, 1948; the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976; the Employees Provident Fund and MisceUaneous Provisions Act, 1952 etc.

are applicable to all workers.

The Employees State Insurance Act providing medical care is applicable only to the workers in the organised sector.
The Welfare Funds constiMed by the Ministry of Labour provide medical benefits to certain workers in the unorganised sector like baedi workers, cine workers and non-coal mine workers.

The unorganised sector workers is also provided social protection under various schemes like National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), Janshree Bima Yojana etc.

The State Governments also operate schemes and programmes for workers.
However keeping in view the 191 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 192 inadequacy of social protection measures to the workers 01 unorganised sector the Government propose to bring a legislation for the unorganised sector workers to ensure their minimum social protection.

{English] Fish Production 3542.


SHRI RATILAL KAUDAS VARMA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware that there is decline in catching of fish in the Indian seas; Regulation on Use of Ground Water (b) if so, the reasons therefor, and 3541.

SHRI PRAVIN RASHTRAPAL: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (c) the steps proposed to be taken to improve fish production?
(a) whether the Government propose to regulate utilization of ground water through framing of rules and regulations; (b) if so, the complete details thereof; (c) whether a model Ground Water Regulation Bill was circulated to all the States/Union Territories for adoption some years ago; and (d) if so, the response of the State Government!

Uruon Territories on the Bill?


THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) Water being a State subject, suitable legislation to regulate utilisation of ground water has to be enacted by the State Governments/Union Territories.
However, in pursuance of orders of Supreme Court of India, the Central Govemment has constituted the Central Ground Water Authority under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate and control, management and development of ground water in the country and to issue necessary regulatory directions for this purpose.

(c) Yes, Sir.
(c) Yes, Sir.

The Central Government has circulated a Model Bill to regulate and control the development of ground water to all State GovemmentsJUnion Territories in 1970 and re-circulated it in 1992 and again in 1996 for adoption.

(d) So far the State Govemments of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Union Territory of Lakshadweep have enacted legislation on the lines of Model Bill and State GovemmentsJUnion Territories of Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir.
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, NCT of Delhi.

Pondicherry and Daman & Diu have initiated action in this direction.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) There was a slight decline in marine fish production during 2000-01 over the previous year.
However, the subsequent year has shown a trend 01 recovery as per figures furnished below: Year 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 Marine fish production (Lakh metric tonnes) 28.52 28.10 28.30 (c) Optimum utilisation of the oceanic resources.

augmenting aquaculture and sustainable development of coastal marine resources are the steps identified to improve fish production.

Proposals to Set up FPls 3543.

SHRI G. PUTTA SWAMY GOWDA: SHRI ANANTA NAYAK: SHRI ARUN KUMAR: PROF. A.K.
PREMAJAM: Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have received any proposals from the State Governments to set up FPls in the States including Scheduled Districts during the last three years, till date; (b) if so, the number of proposals pending/under consideration of the Government, State-wise; (c) by when the proposals are likely to be accorded approval; and (d) the financial assistance proposed to be provided to the State Govemments for the purpose?
193 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 194 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI N.T.

SHANMUGAM): (a) to (c) No application from any State Government for the setting up of a food processing unit (including scheduled districts) has been received.

However, the State Nodal Agencies, deSignated as such by the respective State Govemments for the purpose, have been forwarding proposals form NGOs, private sector, etc., from their respective States.
These proposals are considered, provided they are technically feasible and financially viable.

The number of proposals for consideration, thus, depends countries as reported in 'Nav Bharat Times' dated February 14, 2003; (b) if so, the total number of ancient Indian manuscripts smuggled out of India so far alongwith the details thereof; (c) whether the Govemment are making efforts to bring them back; (d) if so, the details thereof; upon the feasibility.
No specifiC time frame could be (e) whether there is any special statutory provision indicated as these involve detailed appraisal from both the aforesaid angles.

for trying the smugglers of these ancient heritages; (f) if so, the details thereof; (d) No direct financial assistance is provided to State Governments in this regard.

Airport at Mandvl 3544.

SHRI P.S.


GADHAVI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment are planning to construct 15QOx40 meters air strip to augment the construction of an Airport at Mandvi in Gujarat (Kutch); (b) if so, the complete details of the proposals; and (C) by when it is likely to be operational?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (c) There are two airports near Mandvi.
Bhuj airport and Kandla airport, which are located at an aerial distance of 90 K.M.

and 55 K.M.

respectively, from Mandvi.

As per the eXisting policy, no greenfield airport can normally be allowed within an aerial distance of 150 K.M.

from an existing airport.

As such Airports Authority of India has no proposal to construct an airport at Mandvi (KutCh).

{Translation] Smuggling 0' Manuscripts 3545.


SHRI BRAHMA NAND MANDAL: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleaSed to state: (a) whether the Govemment are aware about the smuggling of ancient Indian manuscriptS to European (g) if not, whether the Govemment propose to bring any legislation whereby smuggling of these old-heritages can be prevented; and (h) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (d) Prior to Independence, a large number of cultural objects including manuscripts had moved from tne Indian subcontinent to different parts of the world.

These objects are scattered among innumerable museums and private collections.

There was no intemational covenant for the restitution of such objects.

Further because of partition of the Indian subcontinent, there would be competing claims about the country of origin of these objects.
In view of this, building a complete record of such objects is not only time-consuming and problematic but also unlikely to yield practical resuh so far as restitution is concemed.

(e) to (h) The Antiquities (Export Control) Act, 1947 was promulgated in 1947, which was succeeded by the enactment of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972.

Under this Act, illegal export is a crime.

Moreover, registration of manuscripts is mandatory under this Act.
Further, in respect of the countries which are signatories to the UNESCO Convention on "Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Imports, Exports and Transfer of Ownership of Cuhural Property", action can be initiated as per the provisions of the Convention.

India is a signatory to this Convention.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been taking action wherever instances of objects taken illegally out of the country have come to Its notice.
195 Written Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions 196 {English] Increase In Ceiling of Expenditure 3546.

SHRIMATI JAYABEN B. THAKKAR: Will the Minister of lABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the State Government including Government of Gujarat have made request to the Union Government to increase the ceiling of expenditure of the ESI Scheme per LP.

family unit per annum; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF lABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) Yes, Madam.

(b) Several State Governments including the Government of Gujarat have requested for an increase in the financial ceiling on medical care from the present ceiling of Rs.

600 per IP family unit per annum.

Recently a decision has been taken to increase the ceiling to Rs.

700 per LP.

family per annum.


provIsions of land at nominal rent and loan at high~ subsidized rate of interest to eight institutions by BSL.

(c) to (e) Yes Sir.

Repayment of loan is being vigorously pursued by BSL and the institutions have been cautioned that continuing default would warrant serious measures, including cancellation of lease.

International Services from Babatpur 3548.


DR. BALI RAM: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment propose to introduce new international air services to Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok and Saudi Arabia from the Babatpur airport of Uttar Pradesh; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this direction so far?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) and (b) There is no proposal at present to introduce new international operations to Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok and Saudi Arabia from Varanasi.

{Translation] Bokaro Steel Plant [English] 3547.


PROF. RITA VERMA: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has pointed out allotment of land to various organisations providing them any kind of financial assistance by Bokaro Steel Plant (BSP) and refund of loan or interest amount; Development of Tourism Circuits 3549.
SHRI AMAR ROY PRADHAN: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government propose to develop tourism circuits by connecting cultural and tourism hubs in Darjeeling, Jaldapara and Coochbehar in West Bengal and also at Gangtok in Sikkim; (b) if so, the details thereof as on March 15, 2003; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Ministry or Management of BSP has taken any action thereon; (d) if so, the details thereof, issue-wise; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY): (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.

The Principal Director of Commercial Audit, Ranchi had written to Bokaro Steel Plant (BSP) regarding (c) the action taken by the Government in the matter?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (c) The Department of Tourism, Government of India has formulated schemes for the development of Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits and Product/Infrastructure and Destination Development in the StateslUTs during the Tenth Plan.

In the first year of the Tenth Plan-2oo2-03, the following works have been sanctioned for development of Darjeeling as tourist destination:- 197 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 198 SI.

No.

2.
No.

2.

3.

4.

5.

51.

No.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Item of Work Integrated Development of Shrubbery, Nightingale Park.
Da~eeling Illumination of Historical Monuments, Da~eeling Beautification and construction of View Points near Peshok Wayside Inn, Darjeeling Beautification and construction of View P.oint near Dilaram Wayside Inn, Darjeeling Car Park below Silver Fir, Da~eeling Total Amount Sanctioned (Rupees) 1,45,16,835.00 39,47.425.00 7,68,220.00 6.42.000.00 2,36,000.00 2,01,10,480.00 The following works has also been sanctioned for development of Sikkim as tourist destination:- Item of Work Tourist Lodge at Chopta Valley.
Tourist Information Centre at Lachen Development of Tourist Infrastructure at Rumtek.

Development of Tourist infrastructure at Durpeneydara at Chakung Purchase of Paddle Boats Total: Amount Sanctioned (Rs.

in lakhs) 63.21 8.87 74.00 82.30 7.20 235.58 No project has been sanctioned for Jaldapara and Coochbehar in the year 2002-03.

Animal Park 3550.
Animal Park 3550.

SHRI KIRIT SOMAIYA: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Central Zoo Authority have issued any notice to Dr. Prakash Amte for running an animal park and orphanage as zoo; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; of animals did nol conform 10 the norms prescribed under Ihe "Recognition of Zoo Rules'.

Consequently, notice was issued by the Deputy Wildlife Warden.
Bhamaragarh (Maharashtra) to Dr. Prakash Amte 10 hand over the animals to Forest Department.

(c) and (d) CZA in its meeting held on 4.12.2002 has decided 10 reconsider all cases of derecognized zoos for Iheir possible revival and re-recognition.

Pursuant to this decision, CWLW.

Maharashtra has already been requested by Ihe CZA vide its letter dated 6.2.2003 to review cases of de recognized zoos in the State, including Dr. Arnie's Orphanage.
(c) whether the Department has reviewed its decision; Decline In FoodgralnlAgrlcultur.

Production and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) Central Zoo Authority (CZA) had refused recognition to Dr. Prakash Amte'S animal park and orphanage on 20-5-1997 as the housing and upkeep 3551.

SHRI PRABODH PANDA: SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH: SHRI SADASHIVRAO DADOBA MANDLlK: SHRI C.N.
SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 199 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 200 (a) whether the Govemment are aware that agriculture production of the country has declined from 18.3% to 13.9% during the 2002-2003 as compared to previous year; (b) if so, the details in this regard alongwith the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Govemment would conduct a study to find out the reasons; (d) whether there will be any crisis of foodgrains in this year due to decline in foodgrains; and (e) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure increase in agriculture production and also to provide other facilities to the farmers?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) According to the estimates released by C.S.O, the growth rate of Agriculture Sector including Animal Husbandry, Forestry and Fishing declined from 5.7 per cent in 2001-02 to (-) 3.1 per cent in 2002-03.
According to the production estimates released in February, 2003, the foodgrains production has declined to 183.17 Million Tonnes in 2002-03 from 212.02 Million Tonnes in 2001- 02, registering a decline in the growth rate to (-) 13.6 per cent in 2002-03 compared to an increase of 6.3 per cent in 2001-02.

(c) There is no proposal to conduct a special study to find out the reasons for the decline.
However, the Crop Weather Watch Group in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, consisting of experts from the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Water Resources, Indian Meteorological Department etc.

meet every week to continuously monitor the crop prospects.

The estimated decline in agricultural production in 2002- 03 is due to severe drought which affected several States in the country.
(d) In view of availability of adequate stock of food grains well above buffer stock norms, there will not be any crisis due to decline in foodgrains production.

(e) In order to increase agricultural production, various crop production schemes like Integrated Cereals Development Programmes for Rice, Wheat and Coarse Cereals, National Pulses Development Programme, Sponsored Oilseeds Production Programme and Seed Minikit Scheme are being implemented during the Tenth Plan.
To reduce water run-off from major catchment areas, improve land capability and moisture regime the Government are implementing the schemes, 'Soil Conservation for Enhancing Productivity of Degraded Lands in Catchments of River Valley ProjectslFlood Prone Rivers' and Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas'.

Besides, the Regionally Differentiated Strategy adopted during the Ninth plan would be continued during the Tenth plan.
As a new initiative, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'On Farm Water Management for Increasing crop Production in Eastern India' has been launched in March, 2002 for the year 2001-02 and the Tenth Five Year Plan.

The objective of the scheme is to exploit ground/surface water and promote efficient water utilization and management for increasing crop production in eastem India.
Apart from these, tJ:Ie Govemment have launched various other initiatives such as emphasis on developing and promoting new technologies, measures for increasing availability of agricultural credit, Market Information Network, National Agriculture Insurance Scheme etc.

The Govemment also encourage farmers to increase production through price policy which includes implementation of Minimum Support Price, procurement by public agencies etc.

[Translation] Cold Storage 3552.


PROF. DUKHA BHAGAT: SHRI BIR SINGH MAHATO: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have formulated any scheme for setting up of cold storages in the tribal areas; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether there is no cold storage in any tribal dominated area; and (e) if so, the reaction of the Govemment thereto?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (d) The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing a scheme, namely, ·Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for ConstructionlExpansionlModernisation of Cold Storages and Storages for Horticulture Produce· through the National Horticulture Board (NHB), an autonomous body of this Department.
Under the scheme, financial assistance in the form of back-ended capital investment subsidy is provided 0 25"10 of the project cost not exceeding Rs.

50.00 lakh per project and 201 Written AnsW61S CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 202 @ 33.33% of the project cost upto a ceiling of Rs.

60.00 lakh per project for North Eastern States.

The NHB has assisted establishrnent of 680 cold storages in the country, including tribal dominated areas, during 1999-2000 to 2002-2003.

(e) Question does not arise.


New Irrigation Projects for Farmers 3553.
SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government propose to implement new irrigation projects for the benefit of small and marginal farmers of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government for the smooth implementation of the said projects; and (c) the details of the funds allocated by the Central Government to the State Govemments during 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 for the said purpose, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) A Centrally Sponsored Scheme conceming irrigation projects for the benefit of small and marginal farmers namely, On Farm Water Management for increasing Crop Production in Eastern India is being implemented since March, 2002 in ten Eastem States viz; Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Bihar, parts of Uttar Pradesh, parts of West Bengal, Mizoram, Orissa, Jharkhand and Chhatisgarh.
The Scheme provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers for construction of shallow tube wells with pumping sets, community lift irrigation points, electric/diesel water pumping sets and dug wells in Plateau Regions.

The scheme is being implemented through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), financing pattern of 20% contribution from with beneficiaries, 30% assistance from Government of India and remaining 50% loan to beneficiaries.
For effective implementation and monitoring of scheme, there is a State Level Monitoring Committee chaired by Agriculture Production CommissionerlPrincipai Secretary (Agriculture) and, at National level, there is a Central Level Coordination Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation with the representatives from NABARD, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Rural De~elopment and the Secretaries of the Department of AgnculturelMinor Irrigation of the concemed States.
.

(c) The funds are allocated to the States keeping in VIew the Project proposals and availability of funds.

An amount of Rs.

15.00 crore was released to NABARD during 2001-02 as Govemment of India share.

Also during 2002-03, an amount of As.

115.00 crore was provisionally allocated as a Govemment of India share to the States covered under the Project.

The State-wise details of provisional allocation for 2002-0:; are enclosed.

Bgtement S.No.

Name of the States Provisional Allocation (Rs.


In lakh) 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Assam Bihar Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Orissa Uttar Pradesh (Eastem) 7.

West Bengal 8.

9.

Arunachal Pradesh Manipur 10.

Mizoram Total 897.00 4140.00 1225.00 537.00 1380.00 1917.00 920.00 173.00 173.00 138.00 11500.00 Percentage of Child Labour 3554.
SHRI MANSUKHBHAI D. VASAVA: SHRI SHIVAJI MANE: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) the details of the percentage of child labour as on date, State-wise; (b) whether the Govemment propose to accept foreign assistance to abolish child labour; and (c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE 203 Written Answen; APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 204 IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEL): (a) In 1991, the total working population in the country was 314 million, out of which the number of working children was 11.28 million, which works out to 3.59%.

(b) and (c) During the period 1992-2001, budget allocation and commitment for India given under IPEG was US$ 6.9 million.
The amount disbursed during this period is 01 the order 01 US$ 5.6 million.

Death of Animal.

and Bird.

3555.

SHRI RAM PRASAD SINGH: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) the latest census records of important wild animals like lions/Asiatic lions, tigers, tigresses, bears, rhinos, elephants etc.

and birds in the country, State/Sanctuary- wise; (d) if so, the details· thereof and the reasons therefor.
category-wise and National Zoological Part<lSanctuary' Reserve-wise; (e) the outcome of inquiries conducted, if any, and the action taken by the Government in each of the incidents; and (f) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for their conservation and protection?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DIUP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) Estimated population of important species of wild animals for the last three consecutive census is given in Statement-I.
(b) the extent of increase/decrease recorded in their population during each of the last five years; (c) whether a large number of these animals and birds have been killed or died during the sal three years as well as current year; (c) and (d) State-wise reported cases of poaching In respect of tiger, leopard, lion, rhino, elephant and peafowl are at statement-II.

Number of deaths of tigers, lions.


bears, elephants, rhinos and birds in National Zoological Park, Delhi for the last three years is as follows: SI.No.

Year Tiger Lion Bear Elephant Rhino Birds Total 1.

2.

3.

1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 Nil 7 Nil 3 2 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2 2 36 35 18 39 48 23 Apart from death due to disease associated with old age, major causes of death of these animals are: gastroenteritis, injury due to infighting, lung infection and tuberculosis.
(e) and (f) The responsibility of detection, investigations and prosecution of the offenders in poaching cases lies with the State Governments.

However several steps have been taken by the Government for conservation and protection of animals and birds.

A detailed list is at Statement-III.


St.tement-I Population Census of Important wild Animals State-wise Details SI No Name of the State Tiger Lion 1993 1997 2001-(12 1989 1993 1997 1995 2000 2001 1993 1997 2001 1991 1993 1998/99 1995 1996 1997 3 4 6 7 8 1.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands N~ Ni Hi Nil Nil Nil 2 AncIml Pradesh 197 171 192 301 1S2 138 3.
Arunachal Pradesh' 180 180 NR 121 98 sr 9 Nil Nil Nil IS 16 17 18 Hi Nil Nil Nil Nft 46 S7 ss 73 Nil 2500 21m 1607 Nil Nil .. Nil .. Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil .. Nil Nil Nil Nil 20 Nil Nil Nil 205 Wmten AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Sakal 206 2 3 Assam 325 458 354 123 246 246' Nil Nil Nil 5500 5312 5312 1250 1440 1184 4.

5.

Bnrl.llaltlhand 137 103 76 134 203 203' Nil Nil 7.

~ 3 6 5 18 31 25 Nil Nil Nil Nil 8.

9.

G\4aI8t Haryn' 10.


Himachal Pradesh' Nil Ni 5 NU Nil Nit Nil 702 772 832 304 31Q.320 322·332 19 25 25' Nil Nil 199 821 821' Nil Nil 11.

JlaNland nil nla 34 rJa nil nla 12.

Kamataka' 305 350 401 283 455 620 13.

Kerala 14.

M.P lChaItisgarh 912 927 710' 2036 1700 1851 15.

Maharashtra 276 257 238 580 417 431 Ni Nil Nif Nil Nil Ni Nil Nn 16.

~r 17.

Meghalaya 18.

Mizorarn 19.

Nagaland' 20.

Orissa 226 194 173 279 378 422 21.


Rajaslhan 64 58 58 461 475 474 Ni Ni N~ N~ Nil 550 618 618 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Hi Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Ni Nil 5500 6088 6088 Nil 3500 5737 5737 Nil Ni Nil Nil Hi Nil Nil Nil Hi Nil 12 Ni 2750 1840 1840 Nil Ni Nil Ni 28 Nil 147 147 N~ 1750 1827 1827 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 22.

SiklIirn' 23.

Tamil NaciJ 24.
TripIn' 2 NR Nil Nil Nil Ni 97 Nil 62 Ni 60 119 138 110 ~ Nil Nil 2400 2971 2971 NR 37 18 18' Nil Nil NlA NlA 40 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Ni Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil II 12 II Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 13 Nil Nil Nil Hi Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Hi Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 152 143 147 II Nil Nil II Nil Nil Nil II Nil Nil Nil II II Nil Nil Nil Nil II Hi HI HI Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil II Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 25.
UPMtaranchaI 465 475 284M 1095 711 1412 26.

UtIanrIchaI rJa nla 251 nla rJa Nil Nil 27.

West IIenga 335 361 349 1(11 1(11 1(11' II Ni Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 845 1984 as'" NlA nil nla 1507 Nil 200 327 327 NlA 44 120 Nil ti Nil II Nil 28.

Dadar Nagar HawI TCUI 3150 3836 3642 6787 6828 7273 304 31D-320 322-332 25541 21010 28274 1488 1817 152 143 147 NR.NoI raported by State.

rva-NOI AppIicabItI.

NlA·Not AvalIBbIe.

'Papulation census In A/ur18I:NI.

N8ga1and and SIkIdm , .

.

no!

been done.


The census fig.

quoted by - - Sta .

.

duIIng 11183 .,.

been ~ In 1987 liii0.

"Population ~ .. c:onducI8d In 1l1li1.

AMP.

only ,.,.

U.P.

only ·"U.P.onIy 207 Written AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 208 StlItemenf-II Reported eases of Poaching S.No.

Name of the State 2 1.

Andhra Pradesh 2.

Arunachal Pradesh 3.

Assam 4.

Bihar 5.

Delhi 6.


Chhatisgarh Year 3 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 Tiger Lion Elephant Leopard Rhino Peafowt Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 210 2 7.

Goa 8.

Gujarat 9.

Himachal Pradesh 10.

Jharkhand 11.


Kamataka 3 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 55 211 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 212 2 12.

Kerala 13.

Madhya Pradesh 14.

Maharashtra 15.

Meghalaya 16.

Mizoram 17.


Orissa 3 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total Written AnSWSIS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) 4 5 6 2 18.

Punjab 19.

Rajasthan 20.

Tamil Nadu 21.

Uttar Pradesh 22.

Uttaranchal 23.
West Bengal Grand Total 3 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total to Questions Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 216 Statement·II' (3) International Level Steps taken by the Government for protection and conservation of wildlife are as under: (1) State level: (i) State level and District level coordination committees have been set up in several States to prevent poaching and illegal trade in wildlife.
(ii) State Wildlife Authorities carry out regular checking of the stocks of dealers of animal products and birds.

(i) Government of India is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) for control of illegal trade in wildlife items.

(ii) Bilateral agreements have been signed with Nepal and Republic of China for controlling trans- boundary illegal trade in wildlife.
(iii) A Global Tiger Forum of Tiger Range Countries has been created for addressing international issues related to Tiger Conservation.

(2) National level [English] (i) The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 has been amended and made more stringent.

(ii) Government of India has set up Regional and Sub-regional Offices for wildlife preservation in major export and trade centers of the country to prevent smuggling of wild animals and their products.
(iii) Central Brueau of Investigation (CBI) has been empowered under the Wildlife (Potection) Act, 1972 to apprehend and prosecute wildlife offenders.

(iv) Financial and technical help is being extended to the States under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes, viz.

Project Tiger, Project Elephant and Development of National Parks and Sanctuaries for enhancing the capacity and infrastructure of the States for providing effective protection to wild animals.
Assistance is also provided for giving rewards to the informers for eliciting information about poachers and smugglers.

(v) A Special Coordination and Enforcement Committee has been set up under the chairmanship of Secretary, Environment & Forests, Government of India, for control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife.

(vi) Export of wild animals and their derivatives is prohibited under EXIM policy.
(vii) A Wildlife Action Plan 2001-16 and Wildlife Conservation Strategy 2002 has been prepared and adopted.

Scheme for Transfer of Water 3556.


SHRI SHRIPRAKASH JAISWAL: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have formulated any scheme for transfer of water amongst States; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) whether State Government have been consulted for proper implementation of the scheme; (d) if so, whether some State Governments have demanded monetising water transfer, and (e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Govemment thereto?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (e) National Perspective Plan for transferring water from water surplus basins to water deficit areas was prepared in 1980.

National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was established in 1982 as an autonomous society to carryout water balance and other studies and prepare feasibility reports.
NWDA has identified 30 links under the National Perspective Plan for Preparation of the feasibility reports and has completed feasibility reports of 6 links under Peninsular Component.
The Central Govemment has set-up a Task Force under the Chairmanship of Shri Suresh Prabhu, Member Parliament (Lok Sabha) on December 13, 2002 with the following term of reference:- (i) Provide guidance on norms of appraisal of individual projects in respect of economic viability, socio-economic impacts, environmental impacts and preparation resettlement plans; 217 Written AnsweIS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 218 (ii) Devise suitable mechanism for bringing about speedy consensus amongst the States; (iii) Prioritize the different project components for preparation of Detailed Project Reports and implementation; (iv) Propose suitable organizational structure for dam on Koshi, Kam/a and Bagmati rivers originating from ~epal and flowing to Bihar and implementation of projects In water catchment area of Nepal; (b) if so, the details indicating the budget allocation proposed for the Tenth Plan; and implementing the project; (c) the time frame, if any, fixed in this regard?
(v) Consider various modalities for project funding; and (vi) Consider international dimensions that may be involved in some project components.

The Task Force is wort<ing to suggest and guide the task of achieving the goal of interlinking of rivers by the end of 2016.

Setting up of Ecological Parks 3557.


SHRI NARESH PUGLIA: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) the number of ecological parks sanctioned by his ministry during the last three years and thereafter, location- wise; THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) Yes Sir.
There is a proposal to set up a Joint Project Office to take up field investigations and preparation of the Detailed Project Report for the Sapia Kosi High Dam Muhlpurpo&e Project and Sun Kosi Storage Cum Diversion Scheme.

However, there is no such proposal at present in respect of Kamla and Bagmati rivers.

Ib) An amount of Rs.

29.34 crore has been provided during the 10th Plan for the field investigations and preparation of Detailed Project Report for the above project.
(c) The field investigations and preparation of Detailed Project Report are proposed to be completed in 30 months after opening of Joint Project OffIce.

(b) whether any requests/proposals for setting up ecological parks during the said period have been received from certain States including Maharashtra; [Eng/ish] Near Mid Air ColII.lon (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; 3559.

SHRI K.P.
SHRI K.P.

SINGH DEO: Will the Minister of (d) the number of proposals out to them approved CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: and rejected, separately, State-wise; (e) the details of such proposals still pending consideration of the Union Govemment, State-wise; and (a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the news-item captioned "Righr message to 'wrong' aircraft" appearing in the 'Hindu' dated January 10.
2003; (f) the time by which these proposals are likely to be approved with particular reference to Chandrapur?

(b) if so, the reasons for such a lapse; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) to (I) This Ministry has no scheme to sanction Ecological Partes in the country.

(c) whether any step have been taken so that such lapses do not occur in future; and (d) if 50, the details thereof?
[Translation] Joint Project Offtce THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes, Sir.

3558.
SHRI DEVENDRA PRASAD YADAV: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: <a) whether there is any proposal to set up a joint project office to facilitate the construction of multi-purpose (b) On December 27, 2002, an airmiss incident occurred between Royal Jordanian Airlines aircraft and British Airways aircraft in the Flight Information Region (FIR), MLmbai, Another Yemenia Yemen Airways aircraft operating in this region wu not meeting the separation 219 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 220 requirements with Royal Jordanian flight while crossing on different routes at 33,000 feet over BISET.
As the Air Traffic Controller was not in direct contact with Yemenia aircraft, he advised High Frequency (HF) Operator to instruct Yemenia aircraft to descent to 29,000 feet.

But, he advised Jordanian aircraft to descend to 29,000 feet.

This resulted in an airmiss incident between the two flights which were operating on 31,000 feet on the same route in opposite direction.

(c) and (d) As per the procedure, the officer on duty was taken off from the duties and de-rostered.
He has to undergo corrective training procedure under a qualified officer and to qualify in the Proficiency Assessment Practical Examination, as advised by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Besides, work experience for written examination, proficiency check are also being considered for implementation as per advice of DGCA.

Amendment In Draft Seeds Act, 2000 3560.

DR. MANDA JAGANNATH: DR. M.V.V.S.


MURTHI: SHRI RAM MOHAN GADDE: Statement" Consolidated details of suggestions given by the State Govt.

State-wise Delhi • The provIsIon available in the present Seeds Act and Seeds (Control) Order with regards to regulating the sale and quality control of seeds are to be included in the' proposed Seeds Act as such.

Haryana • Provision is to be incorporated for issuing licence to the person who is handling agriculture inputs including seeds.
Himachal Pradesh • Licence fee, renewal fee, penalty for not renewing the licence in time under Seeds (Control) Order are to be increased to the tune of Rs.

1500/-, Rs.

SOO/-and Rs.

2S01-from Rs.

501-, Rs.

201-and Rs.

25/-respectively.


Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to Karnataka state: (a) whether Some State Governments requested to the Union Government for introducing certain amendments to the draft Seeds Act, 2000; • State Seed Board has to be created • Definition of seed developrnent should include varietal development.

• Registration of variety should be based on VCU (b) if so, the details of suggestions given by the test.
State Governments, State-wise; (c) the details of amendments proposed by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh; and (d) by when the said draft Act is likely to be introduced?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The details are enclosed at Statement-I.

(c) The details are enclosed at Statement-II.

(d) The draft Seeds Bill has been submitted to the Ministry of Law for vetting.
• ICAR institutes, State Agricultural University, private and public sectors are to be accredited to conduct VCU test.

• Seed health has to be elaborated as free frorn designated pests and diseases.

• Power to be decentralised to cancel the registration by the State Govt.

• Maintenance of register and records by the dealer should be dealt as per the direction of State Govt./Board.
• While directing the dealer to sell the seed, any losses occurred during the distribution of seed by the agency should be made good by the Govt.

221 Written Answets CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 222 • State Govt.

should maintain the list of registered seed dealers and seed producers at district level.

• SeH-certification for production of foundation seed should not be considered.

• Lot numbers are to be fumished in the cash receipt.
• Seed certification should be made compulsory in the event of introducing seH-certification.

• Principal certificate to be issued.

• State Govt.

may be permitted to use low germination seed in case of shortage for multiplication purpose.

• Appellate authority should deal all aspects of dispute arising during seed production.

• Procedure to be followed by Seed Inspector should be incorporated.

• Appeal is to be disposed within 45 days.

• Provision for seed analyst to be incorporated.


• No prosecution should be launched on State Govt.

officials who is on deputation to Seeds Corporation and other organisation without prior permission of the State Govt.

• Recognisation of seed certification agencies of foreign countries should be incorporated.

• Delegation of powers to State Govt.

to relax the standard to be considered.

• Imported seed should undergo three years trial.

Orissa • Exemption clause to be deleted.


• Major and minor offences to be defined.

• Application fee for certification is to be increased.

• Time limit for testing the seed under Seeds (Control) Order to be modified as within 30 to 60 days.

• Licence fee under Seeds (Control) Order should be increased from Rs.

50 to Rs.

100/-.
50 to Rs.

100/-.

• Director of Horticulture, Orissa stated that the revised Seeds Act embraces into Its fold, the most essential aspect to evolve a workable Seeds Act which is very exhaustive and leaves no room for views and recommendations.

Punjab • Director of Horticulture of the State should be included as a member in the proposed National Seeds Board.

Madhya Pradesh Pondlcherry • Criteria for registering the variety are to be prescribed in consultation with the State Govt.
Maharashtra • Definitions on agriculture, seed analyst, seed producer, self-certification, truthful label or labelled seed are to be defined.

• Transfer of new process and procedure in processing and packing are to be incorporated.

• Provision for re-registration should be included.

• Seeds Act and Seeds (Control) Order are to be subsumed.

• Appointing two types of Seed Inspectors for Seeds Act and Seeds (Control) Order are to be merged.
• Definition on agriculture should inClude horticulture and medicinal planta.

• Traditional strains which are not claimed aa variety and whose pedigree is not known may be exempted from registration.

• Issuing licence for selling the seed may be • Maximum variation with regards to moisture while packing the seed should be Incorporated.

considered.

• Power to be extended to State Govt.

and National SeedS Board the maintenance of books, accounts, etc.

relating to seed production and distribUtion.


to oversea • Power to be given to National Seeds Board!

State Govt.

to direct the dealer to sell the seed in a specified manner.

• Dealer should display the stock etc.

223 Written AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 224 • Provision of sell-certification should not be • Maintenance of list of dealers and seed considered.

Raja.than producers.

• Dealers to follow procedure.


• Act should ensure the availability of genetically • Grant of certificate by certification agency.

and physically pure seed.

• Registration should be based DUS testing.

• Breeder seeds are to be brought under the purview of legislation with prescribed standards.

• Certification Inspectors are also to be nominated to draw samples for implementation of seed law enforcement.

• Forms to be used by the Seed Inspectors for seed law enforcement should be updated.
• There should not be any discrepancy in the standard for labelling and certifying the seed.

• All seed testing lab should follow the guidelines of ISTA.

• Grow-out test procedures are to be updated.

• CSTL is to be equipped with grow-out testing facilities.

• A legal cell should be established to handle the prosecution matters.

Tamil Nadu • Definition of agriculture should include fodder, green manure, horticulture, forestry, medicinal and aromatic plants.

• Definition on certification agency.


• Definition on misbranded seed.

• Penalty.

West Bengal • Act should be implemented throughout the country instead of mentioning as "Act will be implemented for different date and different areas etc."

• Director of Agriculture, Horticulture, Certification Agency, Seeds Corporation of the State Govt are to be included as member in the Board.

• Self-certification should not be considered.

• State Seed Board is to be considered.


• Power to be given to State Seed Board for export and import of seeds.

• Recommendation of National Seeds Board is obligatory for establishment of State Seed Testing Laboratory.

• Registration of variety based on multilocational trails' and minikit trials etc.

• State Agricultural Universities are also to be accredited for conducting VCU trials.
• National Seeds Board should act on the basis of State Seed Board for directing the producer/ dealer who sell the seed.

• Exemption of farmers who sell the seed to be • Accreditation of seed certification agency may deleted.

be deleted.

• Accreditation of State seed testing laboratory to be modified as per the State Govt.

procedure.

• Registration of kindlvariety is to be based on test and accreditation of institute for VCU conducting VCU test.

• Exclusion of cE!rtain kindlvariety from registration.
• Power to specify minimum limit of germination and pUrity.

• Power of deregistration.

• Regulation of sale of seed.

• State Seed Certification Agency has to be encouraged.

Suggestions have not been received from other State Governments.

Statement-ll Consolidated details of amendments proposed by the Govt.

of Andhra Pradesh • The word 'production' has to be incorporated in the Act as Act to provide for regulating the "production", the sale, import and export of seeds.
225 Written AnswslS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 226 o Establishment of State Seed Board should be incorporated.

o Power to direct a dealer to sell or distribute seed in a specified manner should be defined.

o Maintenance of list of dealers, seed producers by way of issuance of registration certificate by competent authority of State Govemment should be incorporated.

o Launched Institution ViUage Linkage Programme for technology assessment and refinement in various farming systems.
o Establishment of Agricultural Technology Information Centres to create a single window support system for providing technology products, diagnostic services and technology information to the farmers.

o Seed dealers to have a minimum degree in {Eng/ish} agriculture should be incorporated.

o Dealers to follow procedure i.e.

issue of cash or credit memo containing germination percentage and its validity may be deleted.

o Producers to fumish the information on seed production programme.
o Period of registration of kind/variety should be defined.

o State Government to establish enforcement mechanism for implementation of the Act.

o Description of major and minor offences should be defined.

o To award compensation to the affected farmers in case of supply of spurious seedllosses are to be incorporated.

[T rans/ation} New Research Scheme In Agriculture 3561.
SHRI PADAM SEN CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have formulated any scheme to pass on the benefits of new research in the field of agriculture being conducted in the country to the farmers; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research have formulated a number of schemes to pass on the benefits of new research in the field of agriculture to the farmers.

The details are as follows: o Establishment of a network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) for training of farmers and extension personnel, and conducting on-farrn trials and fronUine demonstrationS.

Sardar Sarovar Project 3562.


SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the progress made on the construction of Sardar Sarovar Project alongwith expenditure Incurred so far; (b) whether the Govemment of Gujarat had agreed to a revised rehabilitation package of Rs.
239 crore for the dam oustees of Madhya Pradesh and to provide free electricity to Madhya Pradesh in lieu of power loss likely to arise as a result of Irrigation By·Pass Tunnel (IBPT) constructed without concurrence of participating State; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) The progress made so far in the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project is as below: Dam: The spillway blocks of the Sardar Sarovar dam (block No.
30 to 46) have been raised up to Elevation 95 metre.

3 metre high humps have also been constructed over block Nos.

31 to 45 of this truncated portion of the spillway keeping in view the safety of the dam.

Other blocks are at various higher levels.

Power House: The Canal Head Power House of the project is completed in all respec:l8 and test run for some units has also been done.

The works of River Bed Power House are in progress.
Canals: The canal lining works In the reach 0 to 263 Km of Narmada Main Canal are almost complete and the remaining reach upto Rajasthan border is under various stages of construction.

Expenditure: An amount of Rs.

14,056.46 crore has been spent on the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project upto 31 at January, 2003.
227 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 228 (b) and (c) As per the information received from the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam limited, the Govemment of Gujarat had agreed to an additional liberalized rehabilitation package and financial assistance of Rs.

201 crore for the displaced families of the project in Madhya Pradesh.

As per the request of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the Government of Gujarat has provided Rs.
165 crom to the Government of Madhya Pradesh as rehabilitation package to expedite the Resettlement & Rehabilitation works in Madhya Pradesh.

The issue of construction of Irrigation Bye-Pass Tunnel (IBPT) at Sardar Sarovar Project had been discussed among the Chief Ministers 01 Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and Ministers of Rajasthan & Maharashtra.
Accordingly the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh agreed to the construction of IBPT prOVided the Government of Madhya Pradesh is compensated at free of cost for the loss of hydro power for all the water passing through IBPT and this loss should be converted into the million units of energy lost.

Based on these discussions, the Review Committee of Narmada Control Authority in its 9th meeting held on 18.08.2001 decided that: 1.
The Narmada Control Authority (NCA) decision on IBPT is endorsed and the construction IBPT should be completed.

envisages ultimate irrigation potential of 15.64 thousand hectares.

An expenditure of Rs.

49.67 crore has been incurred up to the end of IX Plan.

X Plan outlay for this project is Rs.

86.96 crore.

The Project is likely to be completed by 2006-07.

Reclamation of Arable Land 3564.


SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI DEO: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the area of arable land affected due to water logging and floods in the country including Orissa; (b) the programme for reclamation of arable land in Irrigated Command Area; and (c) the allocation of funds under Centrally Sponsored Development Programme?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCE (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) The National Commission on Agriculture (in 1976) assessed that an area of about 6 Mha was waterlogged in the country in irrigated as well as unirrigated lands out of which the areas in Orissa is 0.06 Mha.

2.

Government of Gujarat shall compensate Government of Madhya Pradesh, free of cost, lor the loss of power due to running of IBPT, which will be calculated in million units.
Ministry of Agriculture (in 1984-85) estimated that an area of 8.53 Mha was suffering from water logging in both irrigated and unirrigated areas which includes an area of 0.06 Mha in Orissa.

3.

The reservoir water level shall not be depleted below the Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL) of elevation 110.64 metre.

4.

The NCA shall evolve a mechanism to control and ensure that the reservoir water is not drawn through the IBPT below the MDDL.

Deo Irrigation Project In Orls88 3563.


SHRI ANANTA NAYAK: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the amount spent on Deo Irrigation Project in Orissa; (b) the irrigation potential of the project; and (c) the progress made on the project, till-date?

Working Group of Ministry of Water Resources (in 1991) estimated that an area of 2.46 Mha was suffering from the problem of water logging in irrigation commands out of which an area of 0.196 Mha is in Orissa.
Regarding arable lands affected due to floods, on an average (1953 to 2000), 3.55 Mha of cropped area is affected by floods in the country annually out of which average crQPped area affected in Orissa is 0.275 Mha.

(b) A Component of reclamation of water logged areas in irrigated commands covered under CAD Programme has been introduced under the Centrally Sponsored CAD Programme since 1.4.96.

Under this component, Central assistance is provided to States in the form of grant on matching basis (i.e.
in the ration of State: Centre: 50:50) subject to the limit of Rs.

6000 per ha.

of reclaimed area as Central share.

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (e) Deo Irrigation Project in Orissa with latest estimated cost of Rs.

135.91 crore (c) No separate funds are allocated for reclamation of watertogged areas.
However, Central Assistance under this activity is provided out of funds allocated for Centrally 229 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 230 Sponsored Command Area Development Programme under which a sum of As.

15023 Iakhs has been allocated dunng the year 2002-03.

Orders for baggage Trollies 3565.


SHRI C. SREENIVASAN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Airport Authority of India (MI) had placed orders for baggage trollies though there was no requirement from any of the airports in the country; INDUSTRIES THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING (SHRI N.T.

SHANMUGAM): (a) to (e) Mixing of buffalo meat in certain meat products is permissible under the Meat Food Products Order (MFPO), 1973.
But the type of meat and other ingredients used are to be mentioned clearly on the levels of these meat products.

However, no fast food company or restaurant has been granted licence under MFPO for manufacture 01 tinned non-vegetarian products using beel.

Improvement In Tourlam (b) if so, the reasons therefor alongwith the total 3567.
SHRI HARIBHAI CHAUDHARY: amount sanctioned for this purpose; (c) whether the firm which was selected for supply of baggage trollies failed to deliver the baggage trollies as per the approved specifications; and (d) if so, the action taken against the defaulting firm?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.

[Translation] Beef In Tinned Food 3566.
SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL: Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment are aware that certain fast fOOd companies and restaurants are using beef in tinned non-vegetarian food; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of the companies involved therein; (c) whether mixing of beef in non-vegetarian fast food is legal; (d) if not, whether the department has taken action against such companies/restaurants; and (e) if so, the details thereof?
SHRI BIR SINGH MAHATO: COL.

(RETD.)

DR. DHANI RAM SHANDIL: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have launched any programme lor promoting India as a tourist destination In the world; (b) if so, the funds proposed to be spent for the purpose during 2oo3·2004?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) Promotion of India's tourism products in the overseas markets is an on going process and this is done through various marketing tools which includes advertising in the print and electronic media, participation in fairs and exhibitions, organiSing of seminars and workshops, inviting of media personalities.

tour operators and opinion makers under the hospitality programme.

dissemination of information through brochures.

CD Roms etc.
CD Roms etc.

(b) As per Budget Estimates 2003-04, Rs.

56.00 Crores have been allocated lor Overseas Promotion and Publicity.

Development of FPI In BIhar 3568.

SHRI ARUN KUMAR: Will the Minister 01 FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to atate: (a) whether any survey has been conducted to explore the possibilities 01 development 01 Food Processing Industries (FPI) in Jahanabad district 01 Bihar; (b) if not.
whether the Govemment propose to conduct such a survey at an early date and encourage the State Govemment or larmers organisations to set up industriet; based on lood products; and 231 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Q/J8stions 232 (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF (SHRI N.T.

FOOD PROCESSING SHANMUGAM): (a) No such survey has been conducted at the instance of the Ministry of FPI.
INDUSTRIES (b) and (c) The Ministry of Food Processing Industries have requested all State Governments to conduct detailed studies, which could assist them in formulating action oriented poliCies for the development of processed food sector as also for devising action plan & strategies for the development of the sector.
(English] (b) whether the Government are aware of the recent discovery of ancient Arnar Nath Caves and rock sculptures near Chandan Wari in Jammu and Kashmir, (c) if so, whether the Government are considering to declare these caves as monument of historical or national importance; and (d) if so, the details thereof?· THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) The details of ancient monuments declared as of national importance during the last 2 years are at statement enclosed.
No monument has been declared as of national importance in the State of J&K.

Protection of Monuments (b) Yes, Sir.

3569.

CHOWDHARY TALIB HUSSAIN: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the details of ancient monuments declared Centrally protected in the country during the last two years, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir; (c) and (d) As per the information made available by the field office the cave remains inaccessible for about 4 to 5 months during winter.
Based upon its archaeological, historical, and aesthetic potential only, cave will be considered for Central protection.

Statement List of Ancient Monuments Declared as of National Impotance During the Last two Years S.No.

Name of the Monument Locality District State Year of Protection 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Apathasahaswara- swamy Temple and Gateways with horses Swarneshwara, Ramalingeswara, Narasimha and Kalameshwara Temple Ramalingeswara Temple Narasimha Temple Kamaleshwara Temple Mazar of Mohd.
Zuque Sendamangalam Sendamanagalam Tamil Nadu 2000-2001 Halshi Belgam Karnataka 2000-2001 Halshi Halshi Halshi Belgam Belgam BeIgam Karnataka 2000-2001 Karnataka 2000-2001 Karnataka 2000-2001 Central Darlya Ganj Delhi 2000-2001 233 Written AnSW81S CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 234 - I .

8.

9.
8.

9.

Fortification Wall, Chalta Bazar, Gates, Baoli and Moat of Red Fort, Delhi City wall of Shahjahanabad (Near Darya Ganj) from Unk road connecting Ansari Road and Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg to Samta Sthal \Intact Portion) Salimgarh Fort comprising the main gate on north ancient structure and the entire fortification wall 10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.


Currency Building Asiatic Society Building Maghen David Synagogue InstiMe de Chandannagar, Dupleix Palace Beth-el- Synagogue Patal Bhubaneswar Cave Temple 16.

Aga Khan Palace Building Red Fort Central Delhi 2002-2003 Ansari Road, Darya Ganj North Delhi 2002-2003 Bela Raod North Delhi 2002-2003 Dalhousie Square Kolkata West Bengal 2002-2003 Park Street Ward No.
45 Kolkata Kolkata West .Bengal 2002-2003 West Bengal 2002-2003 Chandan Nagar Hooghly West Bengal 2002-2003 Pollock Street Kolkata West Bengal 2002-2003 Bhubaneshwar Didihat, Pithoragarh Uttaranchal 2002-2003 Pune Puna Maharashtra 2002-2003 Abstract 6 Monuments Nil 10 Monuments 16 Monuments 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 Total: 235 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 236 Animals In Private Captivity 3570.
SHRI GUNIPATI RAMAIAH: SHRI G. PUTTA SWAMY GOWDA: SHRI GANTA SREENIVASA RAO: DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT: States under the Wildlife Protection Act and other related acts for keeping wild and endangered animals in captivity; (c) whether the Government propose to start a survey to find out the exact numbers of wild animals being kept in captivity in these Farm Houses; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Farm Houses in Delhi and nearby States have become a heaven for keeping wild animals In captivity; (b) if so, the details of cases and persons arrested during each of the last three years in Delhi and nearby (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) No, Sir.

However a few cases of keeping wild animals in captivity have been reported from Delhi and nearby States.
As per the available information details of major cases are as under: State 2000-01 2001-02 2002-2003 Animal seized Barking deer-2 Falcons-5 Falcons-3 Delhi Haryana Persons arrested Animal seized Indian soft shell turtle-18 Spiny tailed lizard-1 & snakes-5 Black buck-1 Persons arrested 2 Persons arrested Animal seized Black buck- 1 Python-1 Black buck- 2 (c) to (e) Unauthorized keeping of wild animals in captivity is an offence under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Based on the intelligence collected/information re~eived raised are conducted and action is taken.

[Translation] Vacant Posts Under OBC Category 3571.
SHRI BAL KRISHNA CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) under the category A, B, C and 0 in the departments and undertakings under his ministry at present, category-wise; (e) the time by when reservation quota for the said classes is likely to be filled up; (f) whether there is a provision of reservation for the OBCs at the time of their promotion also; (g) if so, whether the posts reserved for OBCs are filled up by general category candidates in case the candidates belonging to OBC are not available; and (h) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) The category-wise position of the total number of employees belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Ministry including the Undertaking is as follows: (b) the percentage of reservation provided to the OBCs in the Union Government services; S.No.

Category No.
Category No.

of employees belonging to OBC (c) whether the reservation quota of OBes has been completely filled up in the departments and undertakings under his ministry; (d) if not, the reasons therefor; 1.

2.

3.

4.

Group 'A' Group 'B' Group 'C' Group '0' 1 2 16 12 237 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 238 (b) 27% of the posts in civil posts and services under the Govemment of India, to be filled by direct recruitment, are reserved for the Other Backward Classes.

(c) to (e) No Sir.
(c) to (e) No Sir.

Reservation for OBCs applies only to direct recruitment and not to promotion and deputation.

The Ministry effects direct recruitments only for Scientific Group A, and for Group 0 posts.

The provisions for reservation for OBCs are kept in view while effecting recruitments to above-stated categories.

It is difficult to specify the precise time-frame within which the reservation quota for OBCs would be filled up.

implemented in 13 cotton growing States 0' the country.
Under Mini Mission II, assistance is being provided 'or the transfer of improved technologies through field and IPM demonstrations, training of extension personnel and farmers as well as assistance 'or supply of critical inputs like seeds, sprayers, sprinkler/drip irrigation systems, pheromone traps, bio-agents etc.

Besides assistance is also provided to States for establishment 0' bio-agent production units, seed-delinating plants and surveillance of disease and pests.
{Translation] (f) There is no reservation for OBCs in promotions.

New Airport.

In Jharkhand (g) to (h) Do not arise.

{English] 3573.

SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY: Will the Minister 0' CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment propose to construct new Production of CoHon airports in Jharkhand; 3572.

SHRI A. NARENORA: Will the Minister of (b) if so, the details thereof; and AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (e) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the production of cotton in the cotton production countries of the world is 550 kg per hectare, while in India, it is approximately 260 kilograms; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Govemment to augment to production per hectare of cotton in the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.
It is true that the average productivity of cotton in the world is higher than the productivity of cotton in India.

(b) The comparative statement of cotton productivity 0' world average and India during 1999-2000 and 2000- 01 is as under: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Airports Authority of India (MI) has not plan, at present, to construct new airports in the State 0' Jharkhand.

(b) Does not arise.
(b) Does not arise.

(c) No airline operator has requested AAI to start air service from new stations in the State of Jharkhand.

VRS In AI 3574.

DR. ASHOK PATEL: PROF. UMMAREOOY VENt<ATESWARLU: Will the Minister 0' CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:- (kg lintlha.)
(a) whether the Union Government have given approval to the Voluntary Retirement Scheme for the employees of Air India; World India 1999-2000 2000-01 554 225 572 190 (b) i' 80, the details thereof; (c) the date from which the scheme would be implemented; (c) With the objective of improving the producti~: productivity and quality of cotton in the country, ~e ~ml Mission-II under Technology Mission on Cotton IS bemg (d) the number of Air India employees expected to accept VAS aJongwIth the savings likely to accrue as a result thereof; and 239 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 240 (e) the extent of financial burden to be bome by the Air India due to the said scheme?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (e) Yes, Sir.

The Government has approved the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for Air India employees subject to the condition that the same shall not deviate in any manner from the DPE's existing guidelines on Gujarat patern of VRS.
All permanent and confirmed employees of the Company who are on Indian scales of pay and have completed 1 0 years of service il" the Company or who have completed 40 years of age on the date of closure 01 the Scheme, will be eligible except (i) employees in licensed categories such as Pilots, Flight Engineers, Aircraft Engineers; (ii) employees in technical & operational categories such as Technical officers, Simulator Maintenance Engineers, Service Engineers (Aircraft Non-Licenced), Aircraft Equipment Operators, etc.
; (iii) employees on contract; (iv) employees who are on 2- Years Leave without Pay/AllowanceslPLI extendable upto 5 years; and (v) Government servants/others on deputation.

The scheme is effective from February 24 to April 25, 2003 or till such time the Management deem fit on the basis of the response to the scheme.

It is expected that about 1000 employees will avail of VRS under the scheme.

The financial burden likely to be faced by Air India would be about Rs.

57 crores (approx.)
57 crores (approx.)

for different categories and the company is expected to achieve a saving of about Rs.

31.01 crore per annum.

[English} Farmers Living Below Poverty Line 3575.


SHRIMATI NIVEDITA MANE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the number of farmers living below poverty line in the country particularly in Maharashtra; (b) the details of schemes being implemented for the farmers; (c) the details of funds released by the Govemment during 2000-01, 2001·2002 and 2002-2003, scheme-wise, year-wise and State-Wise; and (d) the number of farmers benefited as a result thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The Planning Commission estimates poverty line at national and State level from the large sample surveys on household consumer expenditure conducted by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO).

The occupation category wise estimates of poverty are not available.

Based on the data from the latest large sample survey of the 55th Round on household.
consumer expenditure conducted by NSSO, the Planning Commission has estimated 193.24 million persons, including farmers, living below poverty line in rural areas in the country in 1999-2000.

The number of persons living below poverty line in rural Maharashtra is 12.51 million in the same year.

(b) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.

Unused Air Strip in Maharashtra 3576.


SHRI SADASHIVRAO DADOBA MANDLlK: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether a number of air strips and airports are lying unused in Maharashtra; (b) if so, the district-wise details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) the period for which they have been lying unused; (d) whether there is any plan to reviven them; and (e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) and (b) Airports AuthOrity of India (AAll's airstrips located in districts of Kolhapur, Sholapur, Akola and at Hadapsar in district Pune in the State of Maharahstra are lying unused by any airline operator.

(c) MIs Jet Airways had used Kolhapur airport during the year 2001.

Akola, Hadapsar and Sholapur Airports have not been used by any airline operator from many years.
(d) and (e) These airports are already fit for aircraft operation.

No airline has requested AAI for operation of their scheduled flights through these airports.

Airlines provide air-services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and commercial viability.

TraInIng In Agriculture to Women 3577.
SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARSTE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 241 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 242 (a) whether the Government propose to establish a National Centre for imparting training in agriculture to women at Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons thereof; (c) whether the Government have given any prefence for imparting training in agriculture in tribal areas in favour of tribal women; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF t,GRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) No, Sir, (b) The Madhya Pradesh Women in Agriculture (MAPWA), a Danish Govemment supported Farm Women Project under implementation in 13 reorganized districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Shahdol, does not envisage setting up of a National Centre for imparting training in Agriculture to Women, However, one of the components of the Phase-II of the Project is establishing a Women Resource Centre within the State Agriculture Training Centre, Bhopal to impart training to women farmers.
(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Four out of thirteen districts covered under MAPWA are tribal districts.

These are Mandla, Shahdol, Dindori and Umaria.

The target beneficiaries of MAPWA are small and marginal women farmers.

Amongst them, tribal women farmers are given preference.

Shifting of Head OffIce of SAIL 3578.

SHRI LAKSHMAN SETH: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: Decline in Water Level in Coastal States 3579.
SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether there has been a sharp decline in ground water level in the coastal States during the last decade; (b) if so, the details thereof: (c) whether the Government have launched any comprehensive plan to recharge the ground water to avoid salinity and overcome water crisis in the country; and (d) if so, the funds allocated/released to State Governments during the last three years, year-wise?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) The Central Ground Water Board, under the Ministry of Water Resources, regularly monitors the ground water levels in various parts, including coastal areas of the country.

The names of the districts in coastal States having pockets with fall in water level in the last decade (1992-2001) are given in the enclosed statement.
(c) Water being a State subject, it is primarily the responsibility of the concerned State Governments to plan, finance and execute schemes for augmenting water resources including rain water harvesting and to arrest salinity ingress.

The Central Government has initiated following measures to recharge the underground water source:- (i) Implementation of a Central Sector Scheme for Study of Recharge to Ground Water in the country.
(ii) Circulation of Manual/Guidelines on Artificial Recharge of Ground Water to the States/Union Territories to enable them to formulate area specific artificial recharge schemes to check the declining trend in ground water levels.

(a) whether the Government propose to shift head office of Steel Authority of India Umited (SAIL) from Kolkata to Rourkela; and (iii) Organisation of mass awareness programmes and training courses on rain water harvesting and artificial recharge of ground water.
(b) if so, the reason therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHy): (a) The head office of Steel Authority of India Umited (SAIL) is at New Delhi and there is no proposal to shift it.

(b) Does not arise.

(iv) Constitution of Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under the Environment (Protection)Act, 1986 for regulation and control of ground water management and development.
(v) Launching of a website on Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting (www.cgwbindia.com) to make aware and educate the public about various techniques of harvesting rainwater and store It for future use.

243 Written Answem APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 244 (d) The Central Ground Water Board implemented demonstrative rainwater harvesting and recharge projects in the country under its Central Sector Scheme for ·Study of Recharge to Ground Water'.

Under this scheme, funds amounting to Rs.


619.55 lakh, 1408.36 lakh and 780.37 lakh were for Implementation of the approved projects during the years 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 respectively.
to State Governments released Statement Name of the Districts (in parts) of coastal States showing fall of Water Leval of More than 4 m.in Last decade (1992-2001) (c) whether centrally sponsored Oilseads Production Programme (OPP) and Oil Palm Development Programme (OPDP) failed to have any impact on production of oilseeds; (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and (e) the efforts made or being made by the Government to encourage the farmers to opt for more oilseeds production in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) No, Sir.

(Pre-monsoon Period) (b) Question does not arise.

SI.No.

States Fall in Water Level@ more than 20 cm per year) 1.

Andhra Pradesh 2.

Gujarat 3.

Karnataka 4.

Kerala West Godavari, Nellore, Prakasam, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Kutch, Jamnagar, Junagarh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Baroda, Bharuch, Surat, Valsad.

Dakshin Kannada, Uttar Kannada.

Kannur, Kozhikode, Trichur, Thiruvananthapuram.

5.
5.

6.

7.

8.

Maharashtra Nil Orissa Ganjam, Cuttack, Balasore, Kendrapara, Jagatisinghpur.

Tamil Nadu Kanya Kumari, Tirunelveli.

West Bengal Medinipur, Parganas.

South 24 Declining of Oilseed.

Production 3580.

SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN OWA1SI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether a sharp decline in oilseeds production during the Ninth Plan period has resuhed in increasing export of edible oil; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) No, Sir.
The dec ling in oilseeds production during last three years was mainly due to drought conditions prevailing in the major oilseeds growing States of the country.

(d) Question does not arise.

(e) A Centrally Sponsored Oilseeds Production Programme (OPP) and Oil Palm Development Programme (OPDP) are in implementation in various States of the country to increase the production of oilseeds.
Under both these schemes financial assistance are provided on various critical inputs in ·order to motivate farmers to take up the cultivation of oilseeds on a large scale.

War Risk Insurance for Civil Aviation 3581.
SHRI VINAY KUMAR SORAKE: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Bangkok based International Civil Aviation Organisation has formulated a scheme of global war risk insurance for air travellers; (b) if so, whether India is considering to adopt this system on its domestic sectors as also on flights originating from India; and (c) if so, the salient features of this scheme and the fiscal impact when this scheme becomes operative in India?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (c) The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has proposed to set up a Global Aviation War Insurance scheme for third party war insurance cover in excess of US$ 50 million presently offered by the commercial insurance market.
The scheme provides for a pool of 245 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 246 funds based on payment of premium per passenger and a Government guarantee for each joining country based on a proportion of its subscription to ICAO amounting to lolal of US$ 15 billion.

This scheme will apply to both inlernational and domestic sectors.

India is considering Ihe pros and cons of the scheme.

Centrally Sponsored Schemes 3582.

SHRI C.N.


SINGH: SHRI SADASHIVRAO DADOBA MANDLlK: SHRI A. NARENDRA: of industries are operating without valid consent or requisite pollution control facilities.
The Central Pollution Control Board accordingly, has issued directions under section 18 (1) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 to the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and the Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) to identify industries operating without valid consent or without the requisite pollution control facilities and to take appropriate legal action against all such industries.
The State Pollution Control Boards have also initiated various steps including prevention, promotion and mitigation measures to control water pollution.
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to Delay In Approval of Training Institute state: (a) the details of each centrally Sponsored Scheme under his ministry; (b) the criteria adopted for allocating funds under each scheme to State and corresponding Central share; and (c) the details of proposals, received from each State in this regard, funds released and utilized by State during each of the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): to (c) information is being collected and will be laid (a) on the Table of the House.

Report on Pollution In Water Bodies 3583.

SHRI RAMJEE MANJHI: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether according to the C&AG's report of 2001 certain States have not achieved the objectives to prevent and control pollution of water bodies as provided for in the Water Act; 3584.
SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH RAJUKHEDI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Director General of Civil Aviation has received any complaint regarding intentional delay for grant of approval to start flying training institute by MIs Yash Air Limited; (b) if so, the period that the application is lying pending with the DGCA; (c) the reason for the dalay; and (d) the action being taken on the application?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) to (d) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has already granted a "No Objection Certificate" to MIs.

Yash Air Limited for starting flying training institute at Sirpur in Maharashtra.

The delay occurred due to requests made by MIs.


Yash Air Limited for shifting its base from one place to other, scrutiny of antecedents of its Board of Directors and granting security clearance by Ministry of Home Affairs.

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; [Translation] (c) whether the Government have taken any measures to control and prevent the pollution of water bodies; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) to (d) The Report of the ControUer and Auditor General of 2001 has pointed out that large number Increase In Unemployed Persons 3585.
SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether there has been increase in number of unemployed persons during the last decade in comparison to previOUS decade; (b) if so, whether the decline in employment opportunities for women is more in comparison to men; and 247 Written Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions 248 (c) if so, the action plan formulated to arrest this trend?

in the year 1983, 1987-88, 1993-94 and 1999-2000 are given in the statement.
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) As per the sample surveys carried out by National Sample Survey Organisation from time to time, estimated unemployment In the country in the year 1983, 1987-88.

1993-1994 and 1999-2000 was of the order of 60 lakh, 90 lakh.

75 lakh and 90 lakh respectively.


(b) Estimated employment for the males and temales (c) The approach to Tenth Plan focuses on providing gainful high quality employment to the additions to the labour force and it is listed as one of the montiorable objectives for the 10th Plan and beyond.
The growth strategy of 10th Plan would lay emphasis on rapid growth of those sectors which are likely to create high quality employment opportunities and deal with the policy constraints which discourage growth of employment.

Particular attention would be paid to the policy environment influencing a wide range of economic activities which have a large employment potential.
Year Estimated employment (in millions) Statement Male 200.13 217.50 252.76 273.98 Percentage increase (simple average) per annum 1.74 2.70 1.40 Female 102.19 107.11 121.63 123.04 Percentage increase (simple average) per annum 0.96 2.26 0.19 Total 302.75 324.29 374.45 397.00 1983 1987-88 1993-1994 1999-2000 {Eng/ish] Dally Wages Worker.

of Indian Airlines 3586.


SHRI KHAGEN DAS: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the number of regular employees and other employees like daily wages workers/contract workers engaged by Indian Airlines alongwith the number of such employees at Agartala; (b) whether the Government propose to regularise the employees who are presently working on daily wages; and (c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) The number of regular employees and other workers on casual/daily wages basis in Indian Airlines as on 28.02.2003 was 19357 (excluding 209 Short Haul Operations Department employees whose seniority has not been merged).

In addition to the regular employees of Indian Airlines, casual employment is resort~ to, primarily, in the category of Commercial Helper, Engineering Helpers.

Safaiwalas, Drivers etc.


against the leave vacancies or against the additional workload of emergent and short-term nature, unplanned absenteeism or on account of operational requirements.

The number engaged on casual basis is approximately 1450 in the total network of Indian Airlines consisting of 64 stations.

The number of casual workers engaged vary on day-to-day basis depending on requirement.

The number of regular employees and others on casuaVdaily wages at Agartala as on 01.03.
2003 was 42 and 6 respectively.

Job contract has also been awarded to two private contractors for providing two workers for day-to-day 249 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 250 servicing of ramp equipment and cleaning of Indian Airlines vehicles.

(b) if so, whether the Govemment have made any inquiry into the matter; (b) and (c) CasuaVdaily wages workers at various locations have approached various Courts seeking permanent employment/regularization.
The Courts have held that the casuals have no right for automatic regularization or permanent employment.

The Courts, however, have taken a view that the airline should consider such employees when it recruits employees on regular basis.

[Translation] Declaration of Separate Sugarcane Price 3587.
SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA GAVIT: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government of Uttar Pradesh has declared a separate sugarcane price of its own besides Ihe pnce already announced by the Union Government thereby creating friction between sugarcane growers and sugar mills; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the remedial steps being taken by the Government In this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (c) The Central Govemment fixes the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) of sugarcane for every season under the provisions of Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966.

For the current sugar season, the Central Govemment has fixed the SMP of sugarcane at Rs.

69.50 per quintal linked to 8.5% recovery.

On 12.11.2002, the Govemment of Uttar Pradesh has announced the cane price in respect of U.P.
State Sugar Corporation and Cooperative Sugar Mills at the same level as fixed for the last sugar season.

{English] Purchases of Sub-Standard Items by OMS 3588.
SHRI RAMCHANDRA PASWAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware of the purchases of sub-standard and unbranded costly items by the Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) through NCCF, Noida during 2001-2002 and its diversion to other places; (c) if so, the details and outcome thereof; (d) the cost of the items involved and the purpose for which the items were diverted; and (e) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

;he Government are aware about the irregularities in the procurement of items by DMS through NCCF, Noida during 2001-2002.

(b) to (e) A preliminary inquiry ordered by the Govemment is in progress.

The appropriate action will be taken as soon as the report is received.

Use of Spurious Fertilisers 3589.

SHRI A.P.


JITHENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware that the farmers all over the country including Andhra Pradesh have been incurring huge losses because of spurious fertilizers; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (c) the action taken by the Government to safeguard the interests of the farmers in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) No, Sir.

(c) To ensure adequate availability of quality fertilizers to the farmers, the Govemment have enacted Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

The order provides that only such fertilizers which meet the standards laid down in the said order, are manufacturedlimported and sold to the farmers.
There are 66 labouratories in the country with an analyzing capacity of about 1.20 lakh samples per annum to test the quality of fertilizers.

The State enforcement agencies periodically draw samples from manufacturing units and their dealers to test the quality and take necessary action against offenders under the provisions of Fertiliser (Control) Order/Essential Commodities Act.

251 WriNen Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 252 Project on Farm Mechanization 3590.
SHRI CHANDRA PRATAP SINGH: SHRI HARIBHAU SHANKAR MAHALE: constituted the primary, secondary, tertiary and fourth stage-sampling units.

Statement Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: Title: Study Relating to Formulating Long-Term Mechanisation Strategy for each Agro-Climatic Zone/State.
(a) whether the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) is currently running any project on long- term strategy for farm mechanization; (b) if so, the details of the project alongwith title, name of PI, funding agency, cost of the project, amount charged by IASRI, date of launch, date of completion as per prolect proposal, practical utility and actual/expected date of completion; (c) whether the project has been delayed; (d) il so, the reasons therefor; (e) whether above PI had previous experience of project on energy utilisation; and (f) II so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Details are enclosed in the statement.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Not applicable, Sir.

(e) and (f) Dr. K.K.

Tyagi, Principal Scientist has previous experience of project on energy utilisation.

He is the Project Leader of the Institute research project entitled "Pilot Sample Survey for Estimating the Energy Utilisation for Different levels of Adoption of Modern Technology in Agriculture".
The objective of the project to develop suitable sampling methodology for was estimating the energy utilisation for different levels of adoption of modem technology in terms of labour and inputs like irrigation, fertilizers etc.

The field data collection work was undertaken in Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh State.
The sampling design adopted was stratified multi- stage random sampling with tehsils as the strata, and villages and cultivators as the primary and secondary stage sampling units respectively under the Agronomic and Agro-economic Enquiry.

For Yield Estimation Surveys, villages, cultivators, fields and plots of 5*S metres Name of the PI: Dr. K.K.

Tyagi, Principal Scientist Funding Agency: Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DOAC), Ministry of Agriculture, GOL Cost of the project: Rs.
1 crore 30 lakh (as sanctioned) Amount charged by IASRI: As Institutional Charges: Rs.

2.70 lakh.

Date of launch/start: 01.07.2000 Date of completion as per project proposal: Three years w.e.!

date of start.

Practical utility: Policy framed by the GOI on the basis of this project report may be of use for the all round development of agriculture in each State/Agro Climatic Zone of the country.

Actual/expected date of completion: 30.06.2003.


About the Project The programme envisages the conduct of an in-depth study, at micro-level, of the socio-economic, agro-climatic, agronomic, infrastructural and other relevant factors prevailing in the different agro-climatic zones of the country, which have a bearing on the spread of agricultural mechanisation, agricultural productivity therein; and formulation of appropriate long-term farm mechanisation strategies for the respective zones.
It is likely that for a number of Zones/States, a single set of strategy/ programme may not be uniformly conducive to the spread of farm mechanisation and all-round and sustainable agricultural development there.

As such, appropriate packages of agricultural mechanisation strategies and programmes for the different Zones/States need to be formulated according to the present status, potential and future needs of agricultural mechanisation there.
Sampling Design The study is being conducted for each Agro-climatic Zone/State covering about 20% of the districts representing a mix of developed, developing and least developed pockets.

The basic purpose is to have complete insight of the situation and future needs in the 253 Written AnswslS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 254 direction of achieving full mechanization in a suitable time frame.

The sampling design adopted is Stratified Multi-stage Random Sampling.
At present, the total number of districts In India is about 585, out of which a sample of 120 districts has been selected randomly with due consideration to mechanisation index of different districts within strata (State or group of States), following proportional allocation.

From each selected district.

a random sample of 40 villages has also been selected.

Accordingly, the total number of selected villages is 4,800.
Keeping in view the level and adoption of mechanisation ( holding-size wise), out of each selected village, a sample of 10 households has been selected.

Hence, the total number of randomly selected Households is 48,000.

The reference year is the agricultural year 2000-2001.

Objectives of the Project (i) To study the soil types, land topography.
(ii) To study the socio-economic conditions (financial status) of the farmers and farm labourers and assess their capabilities for acquiring and adopting the needed agricultural equipment!

machinery.

(iii) To study the present status, ultimate potential, the gaps, highlighting critical ones; for equipment used in various agricultural operations starting right from tillage to the post-harvest operations.
(iv) To study the types and utility of various agricultural equipment, both conventional and improved ones, presently in use and those needed in future, for different crops/cropping systems in the Zones.

(v) To study the impact of farm mechanisation on employment of labour.

(vi) To study the cropping pattem, both agricultural and horticultural, in the Zones, yields in relation to the national average, and their growth potential.
(vii) To study and assess the use of farm power per hectare, ultimate requirement, ways and means to fulfil the gaps for various farm operations.

(viii) To study the infrastructural facilities for the manufacture, marketing, after sale service/repairs availability etc.

of agricultural equipment.


(ix) To study and assess the adequacy and the requirement of infrastructure at the Central and State levels, for planning, promotion, execution and extension of the various plan programmes on agricultural mechanization.

(x) To identify new/improved farm equipment that may be needed by the farmers during next 20 years i.e.

by the year 2020, for carrying out different farm operations.
(xi) To formulate strategies and programmes that may be required for mechanisation of agriculture during the period 2001-2005, 2005-2010, 2010- 2015, 2015-20.

[Translation] All India Conference of Ministers of Agriculture and Cooperation 3591.
SHRI SUNDER LAL TIWARI: SHRI SATYAVRAT CHATURVEDI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether an All India Conference of the Ministers of Agriculture and Cooperation of the State was held on December 11, 2002 in Delhi; (b) if so, the matter discussed therein alongwith the outcome thereof; (c) the steps taken so far by the Government for their implementati.on; and (d) the date by which all the resolutions and the decisions taken in respect of crop insurance will be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Issues relating to expanding availability of agricultural credit, rationalization of interest rates on agricultural loans, revamping of cooperative credit structure, implementation of National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS) etc.

were discussed.
were discussed.

(c) The Resolution passed in the Conference have been sent to all State Governments and concerned Ministries of Government of India for taking necessary action in the matter.

(d) No time limit has been fixed for implementation of the Resolutions and decisions taken in respect of crop 255 Written Answers i\PRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 256 insurance.

However, the matter is being pursued with all concerned including the Ministry of Finance for early implementation.
[English] Delay In Repayment of PF In Mumbal As a step to ensure prompt settlement of claims, the staff members of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation have been sensitised with proper instructions and the Front Office functioning has been strengthened.

The employer and the members are also educated through Seminars and other the specific requirements in the schemes.

forums about 3592.

SHRI KIRIT SOMAIYA: Will the Minister of (e) Yes, Sir.
LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether there has been delay in payment of Provident Fund to employees ill Mumbai; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (c) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Union Government to the concerned department for repayment at the time of retirement; (d) if so.

the details thereof alongwith the steps taken In this direction; (e) whether the department has received complaints (f) Wherever delay is found on the part of the erring officials, appropriate action has been taken.
Groundnut Disease 3593.

SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the groundnut crops in the Kamataka have been affected with disease (caused by the 'Surulipoochi' mite); (b) if so, the total groundnut production lost in the State; and from MPs and employees in this regard; and (c) the assistance provided to Kamataka by the Union (f) if so.

the action taken against erring officials?


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEL): (a) Yes.

Sir.

(b) The reasons for the delay are: • Not getting claim forms countersigned by the employer or authorised person.

• Non-readability due to correction in the Bank's Saving Bank Account No.

and the Bank's name and address.


• Not affixing the Revenue Stamp and signature thereon to the effect of advance receipt as required in the claim form.

(c) Yes.

Sir.

(d) The Union Government has issued guidelines through provisions contained in Para 72 (7) of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 and Para 17A of the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995.
The guidelines provide that the claims complete in all respects submitted along with the requisite documents shall be settled and benefit amount paid to the beneficiaries within 30 days from the date of its receipt by the Commissioner.

Govemment in checking this disease?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Due to timely plant protection measures taken by the farmers as per advice of the State Department of Agriculture, there was no loss in production.

(c) No separate financial assistance was provided for this disease.

However, during the year 2002-03, a lumpsum financial assistance amounting to Rs.
120.00 lakh was released to the State of Kamataka under the Oilseeds Production Programme, a Centrally Sponsored scheme, for deV'elopment of various oilseed crops including Groundnut incorporating activities such as Integrated Pest Management, Plant Protection equipment and Plant Protection chemicals.

Joint Venture ProJect for Deep Sea Tuna Fishery 3594.

DR. M.V.V.S.
MURTHI: SHRI RAM MOHAN GADDE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment of Andhra Pradesh has sought approval of Central Govemment for joint venture project for deep sea tuna fishery with a New York, USA based company; 257 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 258 (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the permission for the same has been accorded; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) Certain further clarifications have been sought on the proposal from Government of Andhra Pradesh and other concerned Ministries.
(frans/ation] Office Expenses (e) if not, the reasons therefor and by when permission is likely to be accorded?

3595.

SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE: Will the Minister THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMOEO NARAYAN YAOAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The project proposal is for the setting up a joint venture with World Tuna Oevelopment International Inc. (WTDI), USA with 50:50 equity with Government of Andhra Pradesh and WTDI.
Under the project Government of Andhra Pradesh is to import 12 tuna longliners.

The proposed project is an integrated project with technical including land and managerial assistance with WTOI facilities for chilling, processing, handling and packaging 01 the catches.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.
of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the amount spent by various departments and undertakings under his ministry on publicity, advertisement, reception, catering inauguration, ceremonies, seminars, conferences, tours (including foreign), STD and ISD telephone bills, electriCity bills (especially air-conditioners and cooler bills) and other office expenses during each of the last three years, head-wise; (b) whether the Government propose to initiate any drive to curtail the expenditure on the above heads; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY): (a) The information is given below: (Rs.

In lakh) Head of Account Ministry of Steel Public Sector Undertakings 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2 1.96 3 5.80 4 5 6 7 6.22 551.08 833.26 590.23 1.

Other charges A.

B.

Publicity Advertisement 2.

Hospitality 2.31 4.14 3.05 889.80 928.94 946.12 A.


Hotels B. Hospitality C. Catering D. E. Inaugurations Functions F. Meetings 259 Writteg Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 260 G. Seminars H. Conferences 3.

Tours 28.52 40.17 42.00 5586.15 4699.1'5 4645.61 A.

Domestic B.

Foreign 4.

Office Expenses 105.84 120.07 105.90 105991.35 113708.n 151069.22 A.

B.
B.

Telephones Electricity C. Other office Expenses (b) to (d) The Government, apart from strictly adhering to 10% cut in the overall expenditure under various Heads, makes continuous efforts to cut down avoidable expenditure wherever possible.

[English] Survey on Development of Agro-Rural Industrfe.

3596.
SHRI TRILOCHAN KANUNGO: Will the Minister of AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether any survey has been conducted in states of Eastern India for developing agro and rural industries during the Tenth Plan period; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the number and nature of agro and rural industries operating in the country, State-wise; and (d) the potential of agro and rural industries development in Orissa and planning for their development during the said period alongwith financial involvement, sources of funding and physical targets for such industries?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI SANGH PRIYA GAUT AM): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) The number of agro and rural industries operating in the country is at statement-I.

The details of nature of agro and rural industries operating in the country is at statement-II.
(d) There is potential for the development of agro and rural industries in Orissa especially in food processing, forest based industry, fibre industry, medicinal plants, bee· keeping industry, rural engineering, bie-technology etc.

The Tenth Plan, target of 4887 agro and rural industry projects in the State would mean a financial involvement of around Rs.

97.00 crores, to be provided by the Banks together with margin money assistance the Union Government.
from Statement I State wise Agro and Rural Industry set up as on 31.03.2002 S.No.

StateslUnion Territories Projects financed 2 Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Kamataka 11.

KeraJa 3 9955 317 425 529 1931 682 3509 1068 5754 10326 5592 261 Written AnswetS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 262 2 12 Madhya Pradesh 13.

Maharashtra 14.

Manipur 15.

Meghalaya 16.

Mizoram 17.

Nagaland 18.

Orissa 19.


Punjab 20.

Rajasthan 21.

Sikkim 22.

Tamil Nadu 23.

Tripura 24.

Uttar Pradesh 25.

West Bengal 26.

Andaman & Nicobar 27.

Chandigarh 28.

Dadra Nagar Haveli 29.

Delhi 30.

Lakshdweep 31.

Pondicherry 32.

Jharkhand 33.

Chhattisgarh 34.

Uttaranchal 3 16n9 16805 623 2784 732 4665 1467 7363 20365 18 3484 48 11704 11416 162 139 8 203 01 899 197 218 313 2 3.

Forest Based Industry 4.

Mineral based Industry 5.

6.

7.


Polymer & Chemical Based Industry Service Industry Textile Industry Total 3 30273 18007 22238 11359 6387 140481 National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding 3597.
SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government of Maharashtra had submitted a project under National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB) to the Union Government for their approval in October 2001; and (b) if so, the action taken so far by the Govemment in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.
A proposal for implementation of the National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding in Maharashtra was received.

However, Notification on constitution of the State Implementing Agency for the Project and Utilisation Certificate in respect of the funds provided under National Bill Production Programme.

which are a pre-requisite to the appraisal of the proposal are still awaited from the State Govemment.
Total 140481 [Translation] Statement II Industry-wise Agro and Rural Industry set up since 1995-96 to 2001-2002 SI.No.

Industry No.

of Projects 2 1.

2.

Agro Based & Food Industry Engineering & Non Conventional Energy 3 29355 22862 Agrl-Marketlng Programme 3598.
SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the programmes being implemented by this ministry under Agro-marketing for farmers and criteria for providing loan, grants and financial aid alongwith details of contribution of State Govemments therein; and (b) the funds allocated in Rajasthan under Agri- marketing programme during last five years, since April 01, 1998, year-wise, programme/scheme-wise?
263 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 264 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The Ministry is implementing the following programmes for the development of agricultural marketing in the country: In order to increase the storage capacity of the farmers in the rural areas, a Central Sector Scheme of Capital Investment Subsidy for Construction!Renovation!

Expansion of Rural Godowns is being implemented by this Ministry.
Under this Scheme, the entrepreneurs are free to construct/renovate rural godowns outside the municipal corporation area anywhere in the country on the basis of their commercial judgement.

25% back-ended subsidy on the capital cost of the project is provided by the Central Government and in the case of entrepreneurs belonging to North-Eastern States, tribal and hilly areas and SC/ST, the subsidy provided is at a higher rate of 33.33%.
Out of the total cost of the project, 50% of the project cost has to be raised from Banks/Financial Institutions as term loans and remaining 25% is to be borne by the entrepreneurs.

No contribution is required to be made by the State Government under this Scheme.
Under the Central Sector Scheme of 'Agricultural Marketing Information Network', a nationwide information network is being established for speedy collection and dissemination of market data for its efficient and timely utilizallon and to ensure flow of regular and reliable data to the farmers, traders and consumers to derive maximum advantage out of their sale and purchases etc.
The computer facilities and Internet connectivity have been provided to important agricultural markets in the country and Offices of the State Agricultural Marketing Departments/Boards at State Headquarters.

The markets are selected in consultation with the State Govemments.

The State Governments are required to provide infrastructure facilities and manpower to establish information centres.

No financial contribution is required from the State Governments under this scheme.
A Technology Mission for development of Horticulture in the North Eastern States including Sikkim with a component for development of markets/States Grading Laboratories (SGLs) under Mini Mission-III has been set-up since 2001- 02.

Under the scheme, assistance is being provided to the North Eastern State Govemments for development of Wholesale Markets, Rural Primary Markets/Apni Mandies and SGLs.
(b) National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has sanctioned 22 projects for construction of new rural godowns with a capacity of 1850 tonnes in Rajasthan during 2002-03.

Under the scheme of Agricultural Marketing Information network, hardware computer facilities have been provided to Rajasthan Agricultural Marketing Board.

Director of Agricultural Marketing, Government of Rajasthan and 11 Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) during the year 2000-01.
During the year 2001-02, 37 markets in the State have also been provided with computers and peripherals.

Schemes for Bihar during Ninth Plan 3599.

DR. M.P.
DR. M.P.

JAISWAL: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the details of the civil aviation schemes introduced during the Ninth Five Year Plan in Bihar; (b) the progress made under these schemes as on date; (c) whether the work on these schemes is going on as per schedule; (d) if so, the amount spent on these schemes; and (e) the amount sanctioned for these schemes?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (e) During the Ninth Five year Plan, the following Civil Aviation Schemes for upgradation of airports were introduced in the State of Bihar:- At Gaya airport, works of strengthening of runway, construction of apron and taxiway etc.

were completed at an estimated cost of Rs.

7.50 crore and works of construction of boundary wall was completed at an estimated cost of -As.

2.17 crore.
2.17 crore.

At Patna airport, works of construction of terminal building and technical block was completed at an estimated cost of Rs.

16.93 crore.

Further, Rs.

2.62 crore have so far been spent on construction of new Terminal Building etc.

at Gaya airport and Rs.

0.50 erore has been spent on works for making pro· .. ision of shoulders and improvement of runway strip at Patna airport.
AAI has also acquired 5.42 acres of land at Patna airport for improving runway usability length at an estimated cost of Rs.

4.72 crore.

Except the work relating to provision of shoulders and improvement of Runway strip at Palna, where there is delay, all items of work are on schedule.

265 Wrinsn AnswslS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 266 Rs.

34.44 crore have so far been spent on above mentioned projects, out of sanctioned amount of Rs.

99.46 crore.
99.46 crore.

[English] Steel Authortty of India Limited 3600.
SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) have decided to tie up with the Gujarat State Agro Industries Corporation (GSAIC) for marketing its steel products in the rural Gujarat; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether such tie up arrangement is also contemplated the other State Governments so as to enhance its marketing network in the country; to be made with (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) by when a final decision is likely to be taken by SAIL in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY): (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.

SAIL had approached Gujarat State Agro Industries Corporation (GSAIC) in July 2000 for supplementing marketing efforts for some of its steel products in rural areas.

However, no arrangement has been finalised.

(c) to (e) Such tie up arrangements are also being contemplated with other State government agencies.

However, no firm arrangements have been concluded till date.

Fire In Forests 3601.


SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether due to frequent forest fires in westem ghats of Maharashtra in the wildlife sanctuaries of Chandoli and Koyana wildlife is under threat; and (b) if so, the steps taken by the Govemment to prevent such forest fires in the region?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) The incidences of forest fires in Chandoli and Koyana wildlife sanctuaries are rare.

However, to prevent forest fires in these sanctuaries, regular fire prevention and control measures are undertaken and intensity of patrolling in vulnerable areas during summer season is increased by stepping up the mobility of field staff in the region.

Depletion of Bullock Stock 3602.


DR. RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the population of bullocks has been depleting fast, with advent of TractorsITillers; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Govemment propose to encourage the farmers for the use of bullocks for agriculture purpose; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) No, Sir.
The population of bullocks has not been depleting fast and is fluctuating during various censuses.

The bullock population (cattle and buffaloes) from 1982 to 1997 as per Quinquennial Livestock Census is given below: Year 1982 1987 1992 1997" ·Provisional.

(in million) Bullock Population 66.90 65.10 70.60 63.50 (c) and (d) In view of concerns for indigenous breeds and need for Draught Animal Power, the cattle and buffalo breeding policy is under review.
267 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 268 [Translation] Setting up A Paddy Research Centre in Sheikh Pura 3603.

SHRI RAJO SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government propose to set up a Paddy Research Centre in Sheikh Pura and Lakhi Sarai districts of Bihar with the purpose of improving the quality and production of paddy; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) Indian Council of Agricultural Researct> (ICAR) has no proposal to set up a paddy research centre in Sheikh Pura and Lakhi Sarai districts of Bihar.

At present ICAR has three All India Coordinated Rice Research Centres under Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar at Patna, Sabour and Pusa.
These centres are assigned the responsibility of conducting locations specific research including quality improvement to cater to the needs of the State.

[English] equipment for Category-II compliance has already been installed.

Action has been initiated for upgradation of the associated ground lighting facilities to upgrade the airport for Category-II operations.

(c) No, Sir.

ILS is in operation at 34 airports all over the country and there are plans for "installing ILS at 6 more airports.
(d) No, Sir.

(e) Does not arise.

Training to Forest OffIcials 3605.
SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARSTE: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment are aware that certain tribal districts in Madhya Pradesh were selected for better fore- station under a World Bank Project; (b) if so, the number of forest personnel from the State of Madhya Pradesh who were given special training by World Bank for the purpose; and (c) the details regarding the progress and performance Delhi due to Fog made in this regard?

3604.
SHRIMATI MINATI SEN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether flights were delayed due to thick fog at Kolkata Airport during December/January; (b) if so, the steps being taken to deal with this problem; (c) whether Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been installed only at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in the capital; (d) whether AAI was to install the Category III ILS at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to improve visibility to avoid flight delay; and (e) if so, the steps taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) At present, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category-I is provided at Kolkata airport.

Necessary THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) A World Bank aided 'Madhya Pradesh Forestry Project' was implemented in the entire State of Madhya Pradesh including the areas now forming part of Chhattisgarh State form 1995-96 to 1999-2000.
The main objectives of the project were to (a) increase forest cover and productivity through joint forest management, (b) human resource development, «c) use of improved technologies and (d) biodiversity conservation.

Against estimated project cost of Rs.

245.94 crores, an expenditure of Rs.

215.512 crores was incurred on the project.

About 289933 hectares area was covered under various components of the project.
(b) and (c) No forest official of Madhya Pradesh was imparted special training by the World Bank.

However, one hundred and sixteen forest officials received overseas training fields such as management development, improved nursery practices, biodiversity conservation etc.

The training programmes have helped in the satisfactory implementation of the project.

in various 269 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 270 [Translation] Air link for Tourist Spots 3606.
SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: SHRI G.J.

JAVIYA: SHRI ADHI SANKAR: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government and various other airlines propose to link various tourist places in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu; (b) if so, the tourist places linked by air service since 2000 till date and the amount spent for the purpose; and (c) the amount of money likely to be spent during 2003 and 2004 for the purpose?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (c) At present, the details of the cities airlinked by the scheduled airlines including private airlines in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are as under: Stations Indian Airlines/ Alliance Air Jet Airways Sahara Airlines Gujarat Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Jamagar, Rajkot, Rajkot, Vadodara, Vadodara Porbandar, Bhavnagar.

Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Chennai (Since 2002) Madurai, Trichy.
Madurai, (Madurai since Dec. 2001) The details of amount spent for the purpose is not centrally maintained.

Govemment has laid down Route Dispersal Guidelines with a view to achieve beHer regulation of air transport services taking into account the need for air transport services of different regions of the country.

It is, however, up to the airlines to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and commercial viability subject to compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines.
[English] carrying of Snake In Flight 3607.

SHRI Y.V.

RAO: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (b) Shri Hagime Chadda holding ticket No.

2262171841 dated 10.02.2003 travelled Goa-Chennai by flight IC-576 dated 08.03.2003.

En-route he asked for milk from the Airhostess, who got suspicious.

She found that the passenger took out a small baglbox from his hand bag and started feeding a snake carried by him.
The airhostess informed the Commander who offloaded It was reported that the the passenger at Kochi.

passenger was booked under the ·Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Acr at Kochi.

(c) Director General of Civil Aviation has issued detailed guidelines indicating 'Condition for Carriage of Animals in Aircraft' under rule 24-C of Aircraft Rules, 1937.
(a) whether a passenger had travelled in flight recently School of Archives with a live snake from Goa to Chennai; (b) if so, the details in this regard; and (c) the steps being taken to avoid such incidents in future?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes, Sir.

3608.

PROF. A.K.
PREMAJAM: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the names and the number of Schools of Archives functioning in the country at present, State-wise; (b) whether the Govemment have set up some more schools of Archives during the last three years; 271 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 272 (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government propose to set up new schools; and (e) if so, the location-wise details including the total amount allocated for the purpose?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) There is only one School of Archives viz.

School of Archival Studies run by National Archives of India, New Delhi in the country at present.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) No, Sir.

(e) Does not arise.

Refusal to accept MCOs 3609.


SHRI A. BRAHMANAIAH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:- • (a) whether the offices of Indian Airlines at Delhi Airport refuse to accept Miscellaneous Credit Orders (MCOs) issued by Indian Airlines for purchase of tickets by passengers; (b) if so, the reasons for the same; and (c) the steps proposed to be taken to ensure acceptance of MCOs of Indian Airlines by sales offices of Indian Airlines at airports?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) The Miscellaneous Charges Order (MCO) is issued/accepted in Rupees by Indian Airlines for payment of transportation charges.

payment of excess baggage, issuance of Pre- pai~ Ticket Advice (PTA) and for purpose of refunds at all its offices in India.

(b) and (c) Do not arise.

[Translation] Services under National Carriers 3610.
DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the names of airlines under his Ministry operating both on intemational and national-routes; (b) the prescribed age for retirement of pilots, navigators and air hostesses worldng in the airlines under his Ministry; (c) the names and designations of the persons re- appointed/appointed on contract basis, provided extension of service after their retirement on the basis of recommendations alongwith names of the persons making such recommendations and the reasons therefor; (d) the date alongwith the pay scales in which these persons were re-employed; and (e) the rules under which such approvals/extensions were given?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) and (b) Air India and Indian Airlines under the Ministry of Civil Aviation are being operated both on intemational and national-routes.

The age for retirement of pilots, navigators and air-hostesses in Air India and Indian Airlines is 58 years.

(c) to (e) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

{English] Appointment In A.A.I.

3611.
SHRI AMBAREESHA: SHRI C. SREENIVASAN: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the details of appointments made in Group C and D posts in Northem and Southem Regions of Airports Authority of India (MI) (NAD) during the last three years, region-wise and year-wise; (b) the details of employment exchanges from where the names of these appointees/candidates were received, region-wise and year-wise; (c) whether the laid down rules regarding appointment as prescribed in Recruitment rules of MI (National Airport Division) were followed in respect of Age, Educational Qualifications and Experience; and (d) H not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) In 273 Written Answets CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 274 Northem Region, 34 persons in Group C and 8 persons In Group D were appointed during the year 2000.

Similarly, 46 persons in Group C and 3 persons in Group D during the year 2001 and 6 persons in Group D only dunng the year 2002 were appointed.
No appOintments were made in Southem Region during the said period in National Airports Division of Airports Authority of India.

(b) The appointments have been made through open market by open advertisement in National Daily and Employment News.

(c) and (d) Detailed information is being collected from Airports Authority of India.

Allotment of Mother Dairy Booths 3612.


SHRI A.C. JOS: Will AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: the Minister of (a) the criteria of allotment of Mother Dairy's booths in the capital; (b) the number of said booths functioning at present; (c) whether many Mother Dairy's booths are being run by those persons who are not original allottees; and (d) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to cancel such allotments of booths?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) As a normal practice Mother Dairy enters into commercial agreement with ex-servicemen for running its booths as concessionaires whose names are forwarded by the Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, and are found suitable and willing to act as concessionaires.

(b) At present 671 Mother Dairy Booths are functioning in Delhi and its surrounding areas.

(c) No, Sir.
(c) No, Sir.

However, as per the terms of the agreement a concessionaire can depute his authorized representative for running the booth in case he is to remain absent for a short duration, after taking prior permission from Mother Dairy.

(d) Not applicable in view of (c) above.

Meeting of National Water Development Agency 3613.
SHRI ASHOK N. MOHOL: SHRI RAMSHETH THAKUR: SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIK: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the meeting of National Water Development Agency was held on March 26, 2003; (b) if so, the names of participating States and the details of deliberations held alongwith outcome thereof; (c) whether the Union Govemment have directed the State Govemments to cooperate for river linking project; (d) if so, the reaction of each State Govemment thereto; and (e) the time frame, if any, fixed by the Union Govemment for completion of the said project?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) The 19th Annual General Meeting of National Water Development Agency (NWDA) Society was held on 26th March, 2003 Shri A~un Charan Sethi, Hon'ble Minister of Water Resources and President, NWDA SOCiety presided over the meeting.

Shri T.M.

Jacob, Minister of Water Resources, Govemment of Kerala attended the meeting.
Representatives from States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kamataka, Maharashtra, Rajashtan, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Uttar Pradesh participated in the meeting.

The agenda items related to progress of wor!< done by NWDA during the year 2002-2003 (upto December, 2002), Constitution of Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers, Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) Memo for discussions, the Society noted/approved the Agenda items placed before the meeting.
(c) State Govemments have been requested for their co-operation.

(d) and (e) As per the programme drawn up by Central Govemment, implementation of the project of Inter- linking of rivers is scheduled for completion by 31.12.2016.

[Translation] Accident In Murpar Coal Mine 3614.
SHRI NAMDEO HARBAJI DIWATHE: SHRI SUBODH MOHITE: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment are aware of the accident that occurred in the Murpar Coal Mine under Umred VekoH on January 28, 2003 in which a number of people were killed; 275 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 276 (b) il so, whether the Govemment have conducted (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons any investigation to ascertain the causes 01 accident; therefor; (c) il so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government have taken any steps to check the recurrence of such incidents; and (d) the amount being paid as compensation to the family 01 each deceased; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
(e) the action taken against the persons lound responsible lor the accident?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF lABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) and (b) Yes Sir.

(c) Statutory enquiry under the Mines Act, 1952 has been conducted by the Directorate General of Mines Salety.
The accident has occurred in a surface Coal Handling Plant when an overhead bunker filled with coal collapsed and lell down while persons were engaged lor it's repair undemeath.

Four persons were killed and one injured in the accident.

The preliminary report of the enquiry had revealed that prime facie the accident took place due to lailure 01 welding in the bunker.

Sample has been sent to Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institutes, Durgapur to ascertain the cause of failure.
(d) The amount 01 compensation and gratuity paid to the families 01 deceased workers by the management is as given below:- I. II.

Shri Arvind Khandekar Rs.

4,49,0931- Shri Rajanand Ramnath Rs.

4,51,8841- III.

Shri Abdul Salem Rs.

4,67,2971- IV.

Shri Kushwaha Ramashary Rs.

4,51,8841- (e) The action against the persons found responsible lor the accident will be decided after the receipt of final report on the basis f'1 failure analysis report from the Central Mechanical Research Institutes, Durgapur.
Flood Control In Himachal Pradesh 3615.

SHRI SURESH CHANDEl: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have conducted study to ascertain the causes of the devastating floods which hit Kinnaur, the border district of Himachal Pradesh three years ago; THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) The river Sullel originates from RakaslMansarovar lakes from Tibet region in China.
It traverses a long distance in Tibet before entering into India with large catchment areas lying in Tibet region.

Attempts made to ascertain the cause of unprecedented flash flood which occurred in the river Sutlej in August 2000 indicated that there were no corresponding wide spread rains in the upper catchment in the Indian side.

It was therefore conjectured that the flash flood could be due to sum cloud burst in the upper catchment or a lake burst due to some avalanche in the Tibet region.
The National Remote SenSing Agency (NRSA) Hyderabad in its studies suggested that there could be high possibility of cloud burst in Tibet region causing heavy rainfall.

Also water accumulation due to some isolated blockades adding to the heavy rainfall is also one possibility of heavy floods.
An inter-ministerial team which visited the flash flood sites from 7th August to 9th August observed that the flash flood, more likely, could have been caused by failure of water impounding system in Tibet resulting in a way of water racing down the course of river.

(c) and (d) The Govemment of India entered into a dialogue with the Govemment of China to explore the possibility of transfer of hydrological information for the rivers originating .
in China so that advance waming is issued and such catastrophic incidents could be avoided.

As a consequence this, a Memorandum of Understanding for sharing of hydrological information for river Brahmaputra has been signed with the Government of China but regarding sharing of data for river Sutlej.

presently no such agreement has been arrived at.

to [English] Dilapidated Condition of aarrages 3616.
SHRI V. VETRISELVAN: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to stale: (a) whether a number of barrages are in dilapidated condition in the country; 277 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 278 (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and (c) the preventive steps taken by the Govemment to improve their conditions?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (c) Maintenance and safety of dams including Barrages is the responsibility of the owners of the dams and barrages that is the concerned State Govemments.

The Central Govemment is not conducting any dam-wise or brrage-wise study on their conditions.
However, the Central Govemment has taken measures for implementing a unified Dam Safety Programme in the country through the Central Water Commission on large dams which includes a few barrages confirming the norms of large dams.

Among the above barrages, only some minor deficiencies have been reported for Kota Barrage in Rajasthan and Gandak and Kosi Barrage in Bihar.

Remedial measures have been suggested for these barrages after the inspection.

Minimum Wages to Child Labour 3617.


SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIK: SHRI ASHOK N. MOHOL: SHRI RAMSHETH THAKUR: Will the Minister of lABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to make provision of fixation of different rates of wages in respect of child labour so as to discourage employment of children; (b) if so, the details thereof; adolescents, children and apprentices.
Since this tends to encourage engagement of child labour, the Govemment has been exploring deletion of the relevant section of the Act.

In the proposed integrated draft law on Wages based on the recommendation of the Second National Commission on labour, there is no mention of different rates of minimum wages for children.

However, given the steps and procedures involved, it is not possible to specify any time frame for finalisation of the proposals.

(d) to (f) In pursuance of the statutory.


provisions of the enforcement is secured through the the Act, enforcement machinery both in the Central and the State spheres.

The officers of these machineries appOinted as Inspectors under the Act, conduct regular inspections and advise the employers to implement provisions of the Act whenever they come across any violation like non-payment or less payment of minimum wages, non-adherence to the number of hours constituting a normal working day etc.
There are legal and penal provisions like fine and imprisonment against the defaulting employers.

Population of Snakes 3618.

SHRI T.T.V.
DHINAKARAN: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether due to dwindling population of snakes, the rat menace has increased in the country; (b) if so, the reasons for the decrease in the population of snakes; (c) whether any latest census has been made in this regard; (c) the steps taken by the Govemment to fix minimum wages for child labour; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether there is any proposal to make provision for penalty for violation of wage payment and working hour norms by the employers; (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Govemment to protect and maintain the population of snakes in the country?
(e) if not, the reasons therefor; and (f) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJA Y GOEl) (a) to (c) The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for fixation of different rates of minimum wages for adults, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) There are no reports to suggest that the rat menace in the country has increased due to dwindling population of snakes.
However due to qualitative and quantitative decline in habitat decrease in population of snakes can not be ruled out.

(c) and (d) Due to borrowing habit and secretive nature of snakes their census is technically not feasible.

279 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 280 (e) The steps taken to protect snakes include: (i) Hunting of snakes has been banned under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

(ii) Habitats of snakes are getting protection under network of national parks and sanctuaries.
(iii) Regular patrolling of the area to control poaching and illegal trade in wild animals and their products is done.

(iv) Management of the wildlife habitats is done on scientific lines for betterment of wildlife.

(v) Financial assistance is provided to State Governments for effective management of wildlife habitat in national parks and sanctuaries.

(vi) Creation of awareness about the importance of Wildlife conservation.
(vii) National Wildlife Action Plan, 2002-16 and Wildlife Conservation Strategy 2002 have been framed and adopted in January 2002.

{Translation} Production of Foodgralns Support Price.

Other measures include promotion of watershed development, development and promotion of new technology etc.

[English] Grievances of Employees In BALCO Corba Plant 3620.
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Committee comprising officials from the ministries of Disinvestment and Labour visited BALCD Corba Plant to look into the grievances of the employees; (b) if so, whether the Committee has submitted its report; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the time by which the report is likely to be submitted?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl) (a) Yes Sir.

3619.

SHRI RAMPAL SINGH: Will the Minister of (b) No Sir.

AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether due to the drought situation in the country during the years 2002-03 the production of foodgrains is estimated to be lowest in the last seven years; and (d) The team has yet to visit some other project also and thereafter the team will submit the report.
(c) Does not arise.

(b) the details of arrangements made by the Promotion of FPI In Drought Prone Areas Government?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) During the last seven years 1995-96 to 2001-02), the lowest production of foodgrains at 180.42 million tonnes was recorded in 1995-96.

The estimated production of foodgrains in 2002-03 is 183.17 million tonnes, which exceeds the foodgrains production in 1995-96.
(b) As the stock position of rice and wheat in the country is much above the buffer norm, there is no crisis.

However, in order to enable the farmers to achieve higher level of production and productivity, a number of initiatives have been taken by the Government.

Taking into account the increase in input costs caused by drought in 2002- 2003. the Government have announced onetime Special Drought Relief Price varying from Rs.

5 to Rs.

20 per quintal for various crops, over an above the Minimum 3621.
SHRI PARSURAM MAJHI: Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have a proposal to promote Food Processing Industries (FPI) in the drought prone districts; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in Orissa, especially in the KBK districts; and (c) the details of specific proposals mooted to set up FPI in Tenth Plan in the KBK districts which are prone to drought?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING (SHRI N.T.
SHANMUGAM): (a) to (c) Govemment does not directly set up food processing industries.

The Ministry of Food INDUSTRIES 281 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 282 Processing Industries is implementing various Plan schemes, which envisage provision of financial assistance In the form of grant to cooperatives, NGOs, public sector undertakings, private sector, R&D institutions, etc., for the development of food processing industries.

These plan schemes are not State or area specific.


Approval of financial assistance is given on the basis of technical and financial viability of the proposals, including from KBK District of Orissa, received in a financial year and the amount is released as per availability of funds.

In view of the position brought out, specific action of State Government of Orissa has not been maintained.

Snag In Aircraft 3622.


SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: SHRI RAGHUNATH JHA: SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV: SHRI RAMJIVAN SINGH: 747-200 aircraft on Mumbai/Jeddah sector, Airports Authority of India staff, found several pieces of side cowls (which provide streamlined cover for the engine) on main runway.

The aircraft was called back to Mumbai.

During inspection, both the side cowls from No.

2 engine were found missing.


(c) to (e) The detailed investigation is being carried our by Air India's Permanent Investigation Board (PIB).

Necessary action will be taken based on the findings and recommendations of PIB report.

[Translation] Additional Assistance to Madhya Pradesh and Kamataka 3623.
SHRI VIJAY KUMAR KHANDELWAL: SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: state: (b) whether some parts of one of the engine of Air India ferry flight AI 3803 to Jeddah fell off during its take off from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport recently and the flight had to be called back; (a) whether the Union Govemment have received proposals from Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka for additional assistance from National Calamity Contingency Fund and foodgrains to combat drought; (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether any inquiry has been conducted for fixing responsibility for the laxity in checking the aircraft before certifying its air worthiness; (d) if so, the outcome thereof; and (e) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Govemment in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) and (b) On 25th February, 2003, just after take-off of Boeing (c) by when the required amount is to be released and foodgrains provided?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (c) Details of assistance sought from National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF) and requirement of foodgrains for relief employment (under the Special Component of Sampooma Gramesn Razgar YOjana), by Kamataka and Madhya Pradesh, for current drought and that provided by the Central Govemment is indicated below: State National Calamity Contingency Fund (Rs.
in crore) Foodgrains for Relief Employment (Iakh MTs) Amount Sought Amount Released Requirement Projected Quantity allocated upto June, 2003 Kamataka Madhya Pradesh 1562.85 819.62 207.65 171.66 11.09 8.50 6.65 6.56 283 Written Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions 284 Employment Opportunities 3624.
SHRI NAWAl KISHORE RAI: DR. SUSHll KUMAR INDORA: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether new employment opportunities have been generated during the last three years; (b) if so, the names of the industries and agriculture or services sector in which these new employment opportunities have been generated during each of the said years; (e) the total number of persons who were working in all these sectors by the end of each of the said years; and (d) the names of the schemes implemented by the Government to generate new employment opportunities in each of the said sectors during the said years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) Estimates of employment and unemployment are obtained through quinquennial labour force surveys carried out by National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO).

As per these surveys estimated employment on usual status basis has gone up from approximately 37.4 crore in 1993- 94 to 39.7 crore in 1999-2000.
Manufacturing Electricity, gas & water supply Construction Trade Transport, Storage & Communication Financial Services Community Social & Pers.

Services.

Total Employment 2 4.25 0.14 1.17 2.78 1.03 0.35 3.51 3 4.80 0.13 1.76 3.73 1.47 0.51 3.32 37.45 39.70 Note:-Total may nol tally dUB to rounding off.

[English] Closure of Indraprastha Power Plant of Deihl 3625.
SHRI VIRENDRA KUMAR: Will the Minister of (b) and (c) Industry wise distribution of workers is ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: given in the statement.

(d) Employment in the economy is generated through normal growth process as well as by implementing special programmes.

The special programmes being implemented by the Government include Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SJGSY).
Jawahar Gram Smridhi Yojana (JGSY), Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Swama Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) and Food for work programme.

Prime Minister'S Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) is also being implemented to provide employment opportunities to educated unemployed youth.
Stlltement Industry Total Employment (in crores) (a) whether his Ministry has asked the Power Ministry to close down the Indraprastha Power Plant of Delhi; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

Setting up of New Mini Steel Plant 3626.


SHRI SAVSHIBHAI MAKWANA: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: 1993-94 1999-2000 (a) whether the Union Govemment propose to set up new mini steel plant at Alang Port of Gujarat; Agriculture Mining & Quarrying 2 24.2 0.27 3 23.8 0.23 (b) if so, by when the work is likely to be started; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
285 Written Answets CHAITAA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 286 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY): (a) Union Govemment do not propose to set up new mini steel plant at Alang Port of Gujarat.

(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c) In the New Industrial Policy announced in July 1991, steel industry has been de-licensed and removed from the list of industries reserved for the public sector subject to certain locational restrictions.
No industrial licence is, therefore, required for setting up of iron and steel plants and the entrepreneurs are free to set up such plants anywhere in the country except in the restricted locations based on their commercial judgement.

{Translation] Legislation for Agricultural Labourers 3627.
SHRI LAXMAN GllUWA: SHRI RAM TAHAL CHAUDHARY: SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH: SHRI LAKSHMAN SETH: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether any proposal to bring a Central legislation lor the welfare of agricultural labourers is pending; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the time by which a bill in this regard is likely to be introduced?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) to (c) A proposal regarding enactment of a Central legislation for the welfare of agricultural labourers had been under consideration of the Govemment.

Due to lack of consensus amongst the State Govemments on various components on the draft Bill, the matter could not be processed further.
However, the Government is contemplating introducing in the Par1iament an umbrella legislation on unorganised sector workers.

The category of workers proposed to be covered, inter-alia, include agricultural labourers.

Amendments to EIA Notification 3628.

SHRI PUNNU LAl MOHAlE: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have received any request to amend Schedule-I of the Environmental Impact Assessment (E.I.A.)

Notification so as to get E.I.A.


of new capital cities, big residential schemes and all the schemes involving acquisition of more than 400 hectares of land; (b) if so, the action taken by the Govemment in this regard; (c) whether the Government are aware of the proposed scheme of the Chhattisgarh Govemment to build a new city for 7 lakh population on 5,000 hectares of land; (d) if so, whether environmental clearance under the E.IA has been obtained for the purpose; and (e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) to (e) A request has been received In the context of development of a new capital city for Chhattisgarh State.

At present, environmental clearance is not required for development of capital cities under the provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 1994 issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
However, the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its order dated 4th December 2001 in the matter of Writ Petition (Civil) No.

725 of 1994 with IA Nos.

20, 21, 1207, 1183, 1216 and 1251 in Writ Petition (Civil) No.

4677 of 1985, have directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests to examine and consider amending the Rules under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, so as to require environmental impact assessment for the purposes of the Town Planning Acts.
The Ministry of Urban Development have constituted a Committee to examine the need for Environmental Impact Assessment along with other issues.

Revenue Earned In Tourism Sector 3629.


SHRI AJAY SINGH CHAUTALA: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to slate: (a) the revenue eamed by State Governments in tourism sector during the last three years including the current year; (b) if so, the reasons for fall in revenue; and (c) the measures contemplated by the Govemment to promote tourism during 2003-2004 and in the Tenth Five Year Plan?
287 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 288 THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) Revenue earned by State Govemments in the tourism sector is not compiled.

The foreign exchange earnings from tourism are, however, compiled and during the years 2000, 2001 and 2002 the foreign exchange earnings from tourism are Rs.

14,238 crores, Rs.

14,344 crores and Rs.

14,420 crores respectively.


(c) whether some research institutes have been asked to study the impact of whether change on agriculture that need to be adopted to protect hilly areas, coastal eco-system and rained crops in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether study on impact of climate change on (b) There has been no fall in foreign exchange agriculture has taken off in Kamataka; and earnings during the last three years.
(c) The following measures are contemplated: • position tourism as a major engine of economic growth; • harness the direct and multiplier effects of tourism for employment generation, economic development and providing impetus to rural tourism; • provide a major thrust to domestic tourism which will act as a spring board for growth and expansion of intemational tourism; • position India as a global brand to take advantage of the burgeoning global travel and trade and the vast untapped potential of India as a destination; • acknowledge the critical role of private sector with government working as an active facilitator and catalyst; • create and develop integrated tourism circuits based on India's unique civilisation, heritage and culture in partnership with States, private sector and other agencies; • ensure that the tourist to India gets physically invigorated, mentally rejuvenated, culturally enriched, spiritually elevated and 'eels India within him".
[English] Study on Impact of Climate Change 3630.

SHRI R.L.

JALAPPA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment propose to set up a Rs.

10 crore project to study the impact of climate change on agriculture; (f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes Sir.
(b) The objectives of the project are: (i) To conduct basic, applied and strategic research for quantifying the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to increasing climate variability and climate change.

(ii) To develop adaptation strategies for minimizing their negative impacts.

(iii) To provide policy support to the Government and other stakeholders on issues related to climate change and agriculture.

(c) Yes, Sir.
(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Various ICAR Institutes and State Agricultural Universities located in various agro-ecological zones of the country including hilly, coastal and rainfed ecosystems are collaborating in the project.

(e) and (f) Yes Sir.

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad are already working on this aspect.

Environmental Clearance to Edible 011 Processing Unit In Andhra Pradesh 3631.

SHRI K.E.
SHRI K.E.

KRISHNAMURTHY: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have received any request from Government of Andhra Pradesh for environmental clearance of an edible oil processing unit to be set up at Kakinada; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) by when a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
289 Written Ans •• ",,~ CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 290 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONME.NT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) The Central Government has received a proposal from Government of Andhra Pradesh seeking environmental clearance for edible oil processing Unit within Coastal Regulation Zone area of Kakinada port limits.

(c) The provisions of the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification prohibit setting up of new industries within Coastal Regulation Zone Area.
[Translation] New Airports 3632.
SHRIMATI RAJKUMARI RATNA SINGH: SHRI ABDUL RASHID SHAHEEN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether his Ministry has formulated any scheme for construction of some more major airports in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the foreign capital investment being made in the country for construdion of airports; (d) the names of the leading foreign companies which have shown keen interest in construction of airports in the country; and (e) the names of the places where work has been started under the said scheme so far?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK).

(a) and (b) The Government has, in prinCiple, approved the proposals of the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa for construction of airports of international standards at Shamshabad near Hyderabad, Devanahalli near Bangalore and Mopa in Goa, respectively.

(c) The Bangalore International Airport is being implemented under joint venture.
Airports Authority of India and Kamataka Government will together hold 26% of equity whereas joint venture private partner will hold the balance 74% of equity which also includes foreign capital investment.

Similar equity participation as above has been envisaged for Hyderabad International Airport project.

(d) A number of leading international airport operators!

companies showed interest for the above two projeds and took part in global bidding process.
Finally State Government of Kamataka selected a consortium led by Siemens, Germany with Unique Zurich, Switzerland and Larsen & Toubro, India as preferred" bidder for the Devanahalli Project Government of Andhra Pradesh also seleded the consortium led by GMR Vasavi, India with Malaysian Airport Holdings Berhard (MAHB), Malaysia as preferred bidder for the airport project as Shamshabad.

(e) PhYSical construction work has not started in the above projects.

[English] Expansion of Fleet 3633.

SHRI P.D.


ELANGOVAN: Will the Mini$ter of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the total number of existing aircraft's, category- wise and organisation-wise and the total value thereof; (b) the details of the expenditure incurred during the last five years for the purchase of new aircraft's by Indian Airlines and Air India, year-wise; and (c) the details of expenditure for the maintenance of the existing aircrafts during the last five years, year-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) There are a total of 1110 aircraft registered in India.

Of these, 141 aircraft are operated by scheduled air transport operators; namely Indian Airlines, Alliance Air, Air India, Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines.

The details are given in the statement enclbsed.

The" remaining aircraft are operated by Non-scheduled operators, Private Operators, State Governments and flying training institutes.
As on 31.3.2003, the net value of aircraft belonging to Air India and India Airlines/Alliance Air is Rs.

2628.38 crores and Rs.

1733.54 crores respectively.

Information regarding value of the aircraft belonging to private scheduled/non-scheduled airlines/other operators is not centrally maintained.

(b) Indian Airlines and Air India have not purchased new aircraft during the last five years.
(c) The details of expenditure incurred by Indian Airlines/Air India for the maintenance of their fleet during the last five years are given below:- Year Expenditure by Air India Expenditure by Indian Airlines (Rs.

In Crores) 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 (Provisional) 246.14 236.05 388.n 428.55 445.00 498 588 685 609 695 291 Written AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 292 Statement Aircraft operated by Scheduled Operators in India S.No.

Name 2 1.
Name 2 1.

Airline Allied Services Ltd. Aircraft Type 3 B737-200 ATR42-320 2.

Air India Ltd. A310-304 B747-237B 8747-3378 8747-4378 8747-400 A31Q-300 A-300 A-300B4 A-320 3.

Indian Airlines 00-228 4.

Jet Airways 8737-400 8737-700 No.

of Aircraft 4 11 4 9 4 2 6 8 1 4 36 2 8 12 Registration No.
5 VT-'EGG, VT-EGI, VT-EGH, VT-EHG,-VT-EHH, VT-EGF, VT-EHE, VT-EGJ, VT-EHF, VT -EGE, VT -EGM VT-ABO,VT-ABB,VT-ABA VT-ABC VT-EJG,VT-EJH,VT-EJI VT-EJJ, VT-EJK, VT-EJL VT-EQS, VT-EQT, VT-EVI VT-EFU, VT-EGA, VT-EG8 VT-EGC VT-EPW, VT-EPX VT-ESM, VT-ESN, VT-ESO VT-ESP, VT-EVA, VT-EV8 VT-EVJ VT-EVE,VT-EVF,VT-EVG VT-EVH,.

VT-EVU, VT-EVY VT-EVW, VT-EVX.


VT-EFX VT-EHC, VT-EHO, VT-EVO VT-EVC VT-EPB, VT-EPC, VT-EPO VT-EPE, VT-EPF, VT-EPG VT-EPH, VT-EPI, VT-EPJ, VT-EPK, VT-EPL, VT-EPM, VT-EPO, VT-EPP, VT-EPQ, VT-EPR, VT-EPS, VT-EPT, VT-ESA, VT-ESB, VT-ESC, VT-ESO, VT-ESE, VT-ESF, VT-ESG, VT-ESH, VT-ESI, VT-ESJ, VT-ESK, VT-ESL, VT-EVR, VT-EVO, VT-EVQ, VT-EVR,VT-EVT, VT-EVS VT-EIO, VT-EJO VT-JAE, VT-JAF, VT-JAM VT -JAN, VT -JAR, VT-JAS, VT-JAT, VT-JAU VT-JNE, VT-JNF, VT-JNG VT-JNH, VT-JNP, VT-NJQ VT-JNS, VT-JNT.
VT-JNU VT -JNV, VT -JNW, VT -JGB 293 Written Answets CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 294 2 3 B737-800 5.
Sahara Airlines (R) ATR 72-500 ATR 72-212A B-737-300 B-737-400 B-737-700 B-737-800 Cl-600-2B19 4 13 5 3 2 2 5 2 5 VT~NA, VT~NB, VT~NC VT ~ND, VT-JNJ, VT -JNl VT ~NM, VT -JNN, VT-JNR, VT -JNX, VT -JNY, VT -JNZ, VT-JGA, VT -JCA, VT -JCB, VT-JCC VT-JCD, VT-JCE VT-JCF, VT-JCG, VT-JCH VT-SIW, VT-SIX VT-SID, VT-SIQ VT-SIG, VT-SIR, VT-SIS VT-SIU, VT-SIV VT·SIJ, VT-SIK VT-SAP Workers in Asbestos Cement Products 3634.
SHRI SURESH RAMRAO JADHAV: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have taken note of a recent survey conducted by the International labour Organisation (llO) wherein asbestos is believed to be responsible for death of a lakh workers annually across the world; (b) if so, the nurnber of workers at present engaged in manufacture of asbestos based cement products; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to protect the workers?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJA Y GOEl) (a) The Government have not received any report from International Labour Organisation (llO) relating to recent survey conducted by them wherein asbestos is believed to be responsible for death of a lakh workers annually across the world.
(b) As per the details collected by Labour Bureau, Shimla about 8321 workers are engaged in the manufacture of asbestos cement and other cement products.

(c) The manufacture, handling and processing of asbestos and its product has been one of the industries involving hazardous processes as given in the First Schedule under the Factories Act, 1948.

The provisions under Chapter IV-A of the Factories Act relating to hazardous processes therefore become applicable to this class of industry.
The permissible threshold limit of asbestos has also been indicated in the second Schedule of the Factories Act.

Under Section 87 concerning dangerous operation, the State Govemment are empowered to make rules applicable to any factory or class or description of factories on dangerous operatiOns where the State Government is of the opinion that any manufacturing process or operation carried on in a factory exposes any person employed in it to a serious risk of bodily Injury poisoning or disease.
The State Govemments have also framed rules under Section 87 and Schedule on Handling and Processing of Asbestos, Manufacture of any Article of Asbestos and any other process of manufacture or otherwise in which asbestos is used in any form has been notified by them on the basis of Model Rules prepared by Director General, Factory Advice Service & labour Institutes (DGFASLI).

Ratlonall .. tlon of Rout.s 3635.
SHRI KAMAL NATH: SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI: SHRI NARESH PUGLIA: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether due to the differences between the Air India and Indian Airlines, the Ministry has put on hold 295 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 296 the plan for division of domestic/over seas routes among the two; (b) il so, whether an intemal committee has been appointed to look into the issue; (c) if so, the outcome thereof; (d) whether the committee has given some suggestions; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.
(b) An Action Plan to launch the pilot project lor organizing compact plantation, oil extraction, esterification and its marketing of Jatropha curcas (Ratanjyot) has been prepared to promote the oilseeds based bio-diesel.

The Marketing arrangements are being explored with Ministry of Petroleum.

(e) il so, the steps being taken to implement them; and (c) Jatropha curcas (Ratanjyot) and Pongamia pinnata (Karanja) have been identified for extraction of bio-diesel.
(I) by when they are likely to be implemented?

(d) to (f) The concept is at initial stages.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (I) A three-member Committee has been constituted to examine the issue of route rationalisation between Air India and Indian Airlines for their common intemational operations taking into account their views and keeping in view the short term/long term interests of the two airlines etc.
The Committee is presently at the initial stage of its functioning.

Oll.eed.

Based Blo-Dlesel 3636.
SHRIMATI SHYAMA SINGH: DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT: SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether his Ministry has prepared an action plan to launch pilot projects to promote the use of oilseeds based bio-diesel as an a1temative fuel in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the plants identified for extraction of bio-diesel; (d) whether the Union Government have also directed the State Governments to increase the production of oil seeds to meet the demand of oil seeds based bio- diesel; (e) if so, the reaction of the State Governments in this regard; and (f) the assistance Government propose to give to State Governments to boost the production of oilseeds?
Erosion Due to Ganga and Padrna Rivers 3637.

SHRI ADHIR CHOWDHARY: SHRI LAKSHMAN SETH: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware of erosion due to Padma and Ganga rivers; (b) if so, whether any study has been conducted to ascertain the cause of erosion due to such rivers; and (c) the concrete steps taken by the Government to prevent the same?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) Yes, Sir.
(b) and (c) The erosion in banks of GangalPadma is a natural phenomenon being a meandering river.

The intensity of erosion varies with location and also from year to year.

Flood Management including river erosion being a State subject, investigation, planning and implementation of flood management schemes are within the purview of the State Govemment.

The Central Government renders assistance which is technical, catalytical and promotional in nature.
Ganga Flood Control Commission had prepared cornprehensive Master Plans for flood management for all the 23 river systems of Ganga basin including the main Ganga river.

These Plans have been forwarded to the concerned State Governments for follow up action.

297 Written AnsWBIS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 298 In 1996, the Planning Commission had appointed an Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri G.R.

Keskar.
Keskar.

the thfwl Member, Central Water Commission to study bank erosion problem in Ganga!Padma river in the districts of Maida and Murshidabad in West Bangal.

The Committee had recommended various short term and long term measures.

The Planning Commission released an amount of Rs.

30.00 crore during the year 1998-99 to the Government of West Bengal as additional Central assistance for taking up of the above works.
Thereafter In December, 1999, Government of India constituted a Central Team headed by Chairman, Ganga Flood Control Commission based on whose recommendations, a scheme for implementation of critical anti erosion works in Ganga baSin was formulated by Government of India.

Since January, 2001, an amount of Rs.

23.48 crore has been released to West Bengal for taking up anti erosion works In Maida and Murshidabad districts along the river Ganga!

Padma.
Padma.

The above scheme for providing Central Assistance IS also being continued during 10th Five Year Plan for which an Expert Committee has been constituted by Government of India which includes representative from West Bengal which will also the recommendations of earlier Committees including that of Keskar Committee.

look into Aerodrome at Hassan 3638.


SHRI G. PUnA SWAMY GOWDA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have cleared the project for construction of Aerodrome at Hassan; (b) if so, whether the Government have acquired 300 acres of land for the purpose; and (c) if so, by when the work of construction is likely to comrnence and completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (c) Government of Karnataka had acquired about 145 acres of land during 1967-69 and about 324 acres during 1999-2000 for construction of an airport at Hassan.

However, Government, of India has not cleared this project as there is no plan, at present to construct an airport at Hassan.

Delay In PrivatisaUon 3639.


SHRI SUBODH MOHITE: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the process of privatisation in Civil Aviation sector has been delayed; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (c) if not, the progress made in this regard so far; (d) whether any specific time frame has been fixed for the completion of the process; (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) the measures being taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes Sir.

(b) The Government of India, in January 2000, approved the restructuring of the airports of Airports AuthOrity of India(AAI) through long term leasing route as and when found suitable.

At the first instance, the international airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata were taken up for this exercise.
Accordingly in November 2000 Airports Authority of India (Amendment) Bill 2000 was introduced in the Parliament to provide for an enabling provision in the Act for leasing out the airports of AAI.

The Bill was referred to the Department Related Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture.

The Committee submitted its report in November 2002 suggesting a number of Amendments in the Bill.
(c) Steps have been taken to obtain the approval of the competent authority to introduce the comprehensive amendment Bill.

Government has also announced in the Budget for the year 2003-04. the proposal to develop DelhilMumbai airports to world class standards by forming separate companies under the Airports Authority of India.

These companies will be allowed to 'induct joint venture partners.

(e) and (f) Do not arise.

[T rans/ation ] Development of Fishermen In U.P.

and W.B.

3640.
and W.B.

3640.

DR. BALI RAM: SHRI BIR SINGH MAHATO: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have submitted their proposals to the Union Government for development of fishermen and for providing other facilities; and 299 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 300 (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Details of proposals received from Govt.

of U.P.

and West Bengal and the action taken by the Govt.

is given in the (Statement) enclosed.

After scrutiny of the proposal, the State Govemment have been requested to confirm (i) availability of land with the concemed Department of the State Govt.
for the development of the proposed fish landing centre (ii) completion of environmental clearance from the competent authority for implementation of the projects and (iii) adequate budgetary provision in the State budget to share 50% capital cost of the projects.

[English] Statement Uttar Pradesh 1.

The State Government of Uttar Pradesh submitted proposal for Central Assistance for the benefit of Fishermen during 2002-03 and Central assistance of Rs.
103.50 lakhs was provided to the State Government during 2002-03.

2.

Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme "Fisheries Training and Extension", Govemment of Uttar Pradesh submitted proposal for Training 01 Farmers, Establishment of one Fish Farmers Training centre at Meetli Fish Farm in District Baghpat, organisation of State level Seminar, Production of one documentary Film, Publication of Hand book and Publication of one training and Extension manual, during 2002-2003 and Rs.
13.97 lakhs was released to the State Government.

West Bengal 3.

The Government of West Bengal submitted proposal for Central Assistance for the benefit of Fishermen during 2002-03 and Central assistance of Rs.

60.00 lakhs was provided to the State Government during 2002-03.

4.

Central share released to the State for Development of Fresh Water Aquaculture (FFDAs) and Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture (BFDAs) was Rs.

291.63 lakhs and Rs.

80.00 lakhs respectively during 2002-03.

5.


The Government of West Bengal submitted two proposals for construction of two landing Centres at Maya Goalini Ghat in 24 Parganas district and Jalda Kuthi in Midnapore district and sought for 50% Central assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Fishing Harbour Facilities at Major and Minor Ports.

Improvement In Financial and Social Condition of Child Labour 3641.
PROF. DUKHA BHAGAT: SHRI MANSUKHBHAI D. VASAVA: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have taken any initiatives for studying the nature, complications and magnitude 01 the problems of child labourers of the country; and (b) if so, the details of new strategies and action plan formulated for rapid improvement in the social and financial conditions of child labour?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) Child Labour is a complex and multi-dimensional socio-economic problem.

The data on child labour is generated through the decennial census.

The National Sample Survey Organisation also conducts surveys on various aspects including child labour at regular intervals.

During the Xth plan, a provision has been made for conducting two surveys on child labour.
(b) The new strategy proposed to be adopted during the Tenth Plan for the elimination of child labour is as follows: • Policy and programmes for elimination of child labour would be continued in a more focused, integrated and convergent manner.

• The National Child Labour Projects (NCLPs) would be expanded to cover 150 child labour endemic districts.
• Child labour efforts would be linked with the scheme of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Education 301 WrittsnAnswets CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 302 for All) of Ministry of Human Resource Development to attempt to ensure that children in the age group of 5-8 years get directly linked to schools and the older children are mainstreamed to the formal education system through the rehabilitation centres of NCLPs.
• Efforts will be made to strengthen the formal education mechanism in the child labour endemic areas in the country both in terms of quality and numbers in such a manner as to provide an attractive schooling system to the child labour force and its parents so that motivational levels of both the parents and such children are high and sending these children to school becomes an attractive proposition.
• It is also proposed to engage master vocational trainer for each NCLP for training of vocational teachers of the NCLP schools in order to lay emphaSis on vocational training.

• Convergence with the ongoing schemes of the Dept.

of Education, Rural Development, Health and Women & Child Development would be critical for the ultimate attainment of the objective of elimination of child labour in a time bound manner.
• A provision to attach a Medical Doctor for every 20 schools to take care of the primary health needs of the children has also been provided.

The problem of child labour requires to be dealt through sustained efforts over a period of time.

Govemment is committed to the goal of eradication of child labour in all its forms.
Considering the nature and magnitude of the problem a gradual and sequential approach has been adopted to withdraw and rehabilitate child labour beginning with the children working in hazardous occupations.

Development of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries 3642.
SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN: SHRI P. RAJENDRAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Govemment have any new schemes for the development of Animal Husbandry and fisheries; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Govemment of Kerala has submitted any proposal for the development of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and the welfare of fishermen community in the State; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the reaction of the Union Govemment thereto?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has proposed number of new schemes for implementation during 10th Five Year Plan.
These are Feed and Fodder Production Enhancement Programme, Building Infrastructure for AH Extension Programme, Conservation of Threatened livestock Breeds, Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme, Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital Fund, Development of Marine Fisheries and Strengthening of Database and Information Networking for Fisheries Development.

(c) to (e) The State Government of Kerala has submitted various proposals during 2002-03 for release of funds under various schemes of the Department.
The details of the proposals received and funds released against them are indicated in the Statement enclosed.

Details of proposals received and funds released to Government of Kerala during 2002-2003 St.tement (Rupees in Lakhs) S.No.

Name of the Scheme Proposal amount Fund released 2 National Project on Cattle & Buffalo Breeding Assistance to States for PoultrylDuck Farm 1.

2.

3 3179.42 (for three years) 118.24 4 230.00 85.00 303 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 304 2 3.

4.

5.

6.

7. tl.
4.

5.

6.

7. tl.

Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases.

Professional Efficiency Development National Project on Rinderpest Eradication Integrated Sample Survey for Livestock Production.

Livestock Census National Welfare of Fishermen 3 362.00 30.00 60.00 42.34 9.98 200.00 4 362.00 30.00 17.13 42.34 9.98 200.00 IT rans/ation 1 Functioning of Khadl Gramodyog Boards 3643.
SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN: Will the Ministor of AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) the details of Khadi and Gramodyog Boards lunctioning in the country at present, State-wise; (b) the details of losses suffered by these boards dUring the last three years; (c) whether the Govemment propose to wind up these boards; and (d) if so, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI SANGH PRIYA GAUTAM): (a) There are 32 StatelUT Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIB) functioning in the country.

State- wise list is at enclosed statement.

(b) to (d) As setting up of Khadi and Village Industries Boards is the responsibility of the concemed State GovernmentlUT Administration, the details of losses suffered by these boards are not maintained centrally.
There continuation or winding up rests with the concerned Stale GovemmentlUT Administration.

St.tement S.No.

Name of the State KVI Boards 2 1.

2.

Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh 2 Assam Bihar Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Kamataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh West Bengal 3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

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16.

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305 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 306 2 Andaman & Nicobar Chandigarh Delhi Pondicherry Lakshdweep Chhattisgarh Uttaranchal 26.

27 28.

29.

30.

31.

32. to take up anti erosion works in the critical reaches under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ·Critical anti erosion works in Ganga Basin States', against which an amount of Rs.

34.91 crore has so far been released to the Government of Bihar.

(d) Against the Central share of Rs.


34.91 crore released to the Government of Bihar, the State Government has submitted utilization certificates amounting to Rs.

32.30 crore which also includes 25% share of the State Government, as well.

{English] Land Erosion Study on Impact of Human River Irrigation Project 3644.

DR. RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether people are not rehabilitated due to land eroSion along the Ganga river in Bihar; (b) if so.
whether the roads are also affected due to erosion: (c) if so, whether a sum of Rs.

39.50 crore was sanctioned/released to the State Govemment to tackle this problem; and 3645.
SHRI NARESH PUGLIA: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun has been asked to carry out a study on the irnpact of Human River Irrigation Project in District Chandrapur, Maharashtra on wildlife; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Govemment have received the said study report from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun; (d) if so, the details of funds utilized by the State (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction 01 the Government for the purpose?
Government thereto; and THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) Land erosion being a State subject, anti-erosion schemes are planned, funded ana executed by the State Govemments themselves out of their own resources and as per their own priorities.

The Central Govemment renders assistance that is technical, catalytical and supportive in nature.

Anti erosion works in the critical reaches, which inter- alia and inhabited by people are carried out to protect land erosion.
(b) The possibility of roads getting affected due to land erosion caused by river Ganga cannot be ruled out.

As per the information available, out of the 8 schemes taken up by the State Govemment under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, namely ·Critical anti erosion works in Ganga Basin States" a stretch of about 400 meters of Ganga Darjeeling road in respect of one of the schemes is reported to be affected due to erosion.
(e) if not, by when the said report is likely to be received from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The Wildlife Institute of India was entrusted with the task of conducting an irnpact assessment study, for an appraisal of wildlife habitat use, the present habitat availability, and the impact of the proposed project on such an availability and use.

(c) Yes Sir.
(c) Yes Sir.

(d) The study makes an appraisal of the project area, highlighting the impact of the proposed project on the wildlife habitat and use by the wild animals, apart from suggestions for mitigation planning.

No formal decision on the report has been taken.

(c) Yes, Sir.

An amount of Rs.

39.50 crore towards Central share has been earmarked for the State of Bihar (e) Question does not arise.
307 WriNen Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 308 Improvement in Marketing, Transport and Communication System 3646.

SHRI K.P.

SINGH DEO: Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have any proposal to Improve Ihe marketing, transport and communication system 10 the food processing sector; and (b) if so, the sleps taken/proposed to be taken in Ihl!> regard during the Ninth Plan and Tenth Plan?
INDUSTRIES THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING (SHRI N.T.

SHANMUGAM): (a) and (b) The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, through its plan schemes provides financial assistance for the development of processed food sector.

Infrastructure bottleneck in the food-processing sector has been identified as an area requiring attention.

A number of plan schemes and interventions for infrastructure development are implemented in this regard.
Besides these, assistance for generic advertisement is given 10 promote markets.

Financial assistance has also been ~nvisaged for refrigerated vans, etc.

Announcement of MSP for 011 Palm 3647.
DR. MANDA JAGANNATH: DR. N. VENKATASWAMY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have any proposal to bring ·Oil Palm" under the ambit of market intervention scheme and announce Minimum Support Price (MSP) to producers of oil plan; (b) if so, the details thereof and the MSP announced for oil palm during the present year; (c) if not, the rEasons therefor; (d) whether the State Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested the Union Govemment for announcing MSP for oil palm growers in the State; and (e) if so, the action taken by the Union Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (c) The Government has brought Oil Palm under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), and has not announced Minimum Support Price (MSP) since Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFBs) are perishable in nature and their Fair Average Quality (FAQ) specifications cannot be determined.
(d) and (e) The Union Government received a letter from the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for announcing MSP for Oil Palm to safeguard the interest of Oil Palm growers in Andhra Pradesh.

Since Oil Palm FFBs are perishable in nature and their FAQ specifications cannot be determined, the item has not been covered under MSP.
However, to safeguard the interest of Oil Palm growers, the Government has implemented MIS for Oil in Andhra Pradesh during 1999-2000/2000-2001 and 2000- 2001/2001-2002 and procured 65000 tonnes and 39,301 tonnes of Oil Palm during these years respectively.

No request for MIS has been received from the Government of Andhra Pradesh during 2002-2003.

Coastal Zone Management Plan 3648.


SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: SHRI MOHAN RAW ALE: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the State Government of Maharashtra had submitted a proposal to the Central Government in November 1998 for according approval to the Coastal Zone Management Plan for Mumbai and Navi Mumbai; and (b) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.

The Central Governrnent, after examination of the proposal, approved the revised Coastal Zone Management Plan of Greater Mumbai on 19th January, 2000 with certain conditions.

The revised Coastal Zone Management Plan of Navi Mumbai was not agreed to since the proposal did not meet the norms laid down in the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991, as arnended from time to time.
Tourist Potential of Gopalpur Sea Beach In Orl ... 3649.

SHRI ANANTA NAYAK: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment are aware of the tourist potential of Gopaipur Sea Beach in Orissa; 309 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 310 (b) whether tourist potential of this sea beach has not been fully tapped; and (c) if so, the steps taken to fully exploit the tourist potential of the sea beach?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) Yes, Sir.

cataloguing and setting up a National Manuscripts Library.

A National Empowered Committee under the Chairmanship of Minister-in-charge of Culture and the Executive Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Culture) have been constituted to provide policy advice, guidance, prepare action plans and evolve procedures for implementation of the objectives of the National Mission for Manuscripts.
(b) The tourist potential of Gopalpur has been tapped [Translation] to a considerable extent.

(c) the following projects have been sanctioned for development of tourism at Gopalpur Sea Beach:- Year Name of project Amount sanctioned (Rs.

in lakhs) 1993-94 Tourist Complex at Gopalpur 1997-98 Public Convenience at Gopalpur 38.23 13.12 The State Govemment has reported that it has started preparation of master plan for Gopalpur as a tourist destination in accordance with the National Tourism Policy, 2002.
Conservation of Manuscripts 3650.
SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI DEO: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether a National Mission for Manuscripts has been launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister recently; (b) if so, the details of the plans to document and preserve 35 lakhs manuscripts lying with private and non- Governmental Organizations, in different parts of the country; (c) the number of Sanskrit Scholars to be engaged during the first phase of the programme since most of the manuscripts are in Sanskrit, and (d) the procedure for procurement of the manuscripts from private citizens in national interest?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) to (d) Under the National Mission, manuscripts shall be documented and preserved by adopting a multi- pronged strategy, which include public awareness, surveys, extending need based infrastructural support to the major custodial institutions, conservation, micro-filmingldigitization, Service of Agricultural Scientists and Graduates 3651.
SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the services of AgricuHural Scientists and Agricultural Graduates have been categorised in Agriculture Universities; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether uniform policy is adopted in all Agriculture Universities of the country; (d) if so, whether the promotion policy of Agricultural Scientists and that of Agricultural Graduates are different; (e) if so, the details thereof; (f) whether University Grants Commission (UGC) has framed new rules of promotion due to which previous promotion policy has been affected; and (g) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Only the services of Agricultural Scientists are categorized.

(b) Services of Agricultural scientists have been categorized as Assistant Professor and its equivalent, Associate Professor and its equivalent and Professor or its equivalent for the services rendered for teaChing, research and extension education programmes.
(c) to (e) State governments, through statues goveming AgricuHural Universities, regulate their policies and programmes according to the UGC guidelines as adopted by ICAR.

(f) and (g) The Ml!rit Promotion Scheme of the UGC, that was applicable to the SAUs ceased to exist w.e.t 3.3.99 and was replaced by the UGC with the Career 311 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 312 Advancement Scheme w.e.f 27.7.98 in SAUs to the benefit of teachers and research scientists by and large.
Farmers Benefited Under NAIS 3li52.

SHRI ARUN KUMAR: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state the number of the tanners benelited in Bihar under the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) during the last three years, district-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): Bihar IS implementing the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAtS) from the year 2000-2001.
Statement indicating district-wise number of farmers benefited under the scheme in Bihar during last two years is given in the enclosed statement.

Statement Name ot the district No.

of farmers Benefited 2000-2001 2001-2002 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Patna Nalanda Gaya Nawadah Aurangabad Bhojpur Hohlas Saran Siwan 10.

East Champaran 11.

Muzaffarpur 12.

Vaishali 13.

Sitamarhi 14.

Darbhanga 15.

Madhubani 16.

Samastipur 17.


Begusarai 2 463 2297 63 1961 431 160 94 47 1137 o 14 o 34 490 o 35 4012 3 22 1721 109 388 87 358 o 37 8 100 265 704 o 1153 1143 164 18.

Munger 19.

Bhagalpur 20.

Saharsa 21.

Pumea 22.

West Champaran 23.

Katihar 24.

Gopalganj 2 13 522 o '0 o o o 25.

Khagaria 3549 26.

Madhepura 27.

Jehanabad 28.

Kishanganj 29.

Ararea 30.

Banka 31.

Bhabhua 32.

Buxar 33.

Jamui 34.

Supaul 35.

Shivher 36.

Lakhisarai 37.


Sekhpura o o o 1532 641 25 o 202 o 96 o 3 104 474 o 1104 104 o o 2290 143 o 114 527 17 17 340 1199 128 o 5 o Totat 17819 13302 Vacant Posts Under OBC Category 3653.
SHRI BAL KRISHNA CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) under category A,B,C, and 0 in the departments and undertakings under his ministry at present, category-wise; (b) the percentage of reservation provided to the OBCs in the Union Govemment services; (e) whether the reservation quota of OBes has been completely filled up in the departments and undertakings under his ministry; 313 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 314 (d) if not, the reasons therefor; Items 2002-03 (e) the time by when reservation quota for the said PhYSical (Nos.)
classes is likely to be filled up; (I) whether there is a provision of reservation for the Mango grafts OBCs at the time of their promotion also; Other lruits Plants (g) if so, whether the posts reserved for OBCs are filled up by general category candidates in case the candidates belonging to OBC are not available; and (h) il so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

Fruits plants Including mango, citrus and others 1,25,000 2.00 Financial (Rs.
Lakhs) 0.20 5000 20,000 Tenlh Plan THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF [Translation] AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (h) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

[English] Development of Animal Husbandry In Jharkhand 3655.

SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY: SHRI RAM T AHAL CHAUDHARY: SHRI LAX MAN GILUWA: Setting up of Nurseries In Andaman and Nicobar Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to Islands state: 3654.
SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Agriculture Department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has any scheme/programme for production of budding and grafting of Citrus and Mango locally to reduce importing of planting materials from main land and encourage the Entrepreneurs to set up Nurseries locally; and (b) if so, the details of physical and financial targets lixed in the Annual Plan 2002·2003 and during Tenth Five Year Plan?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The Agriculture Department is implementing a scheme lor development, rejuvenation and multiplication of plantation, spices and horticulture crops in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Under the scheme there is provision for promotion of budding, grafting to reduce importing planting materials from mainland and encourage nurseries locally by entrepreneurs with buy back arrangements.
(b) The physical and financial target fixed in the Annual Plan 2002·03 and during the Tenth Five Year Plan are as under: (a) the schemes relating to the development of Animal Husbandry being implemented in Jharkhand during the last three years: (b) the target fixed and achievements made in this regard during the said period; (c) the arrangements made to make available fodder in drought hit areas of the country particularly Jharkhand during the last two years and till date alongwith the amount incurred thereon; (d) whether due to the scarcity of fodder in drought hit areas the cattle breeders have shifted their cattle to other States; (e) if so, the facilities/assistance provided to these cattle breeders; and (f) the steps being taken by the Govemment to set up cow sheds (gaushalas) in the State and provide grants in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing number of Centrally Sponsored Schemes relating to Animal Husbandry in Jharkhand.

The Department release funds on the basis of viable proposal 315 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 316 received from the State Govemment.

The details of funds released to Jharkhand during the last three years are given in the Statement enclosed.
(c) The Govemment of India have been assisting the State Governments in their drought mitigation efforts through various means such as release of funds under Calamity Relief Fund, NCCF, distribution of fodder minikits etc.

The Government of Jharkhand has been provided 4,500 and 6600 numbers of minikits during 2001-02 and 2002-03 respectively.

(d) and (e) The Government has received no information about any large scale shifting of cattle from Jharkhand to other States due to drought.
(f) There is no provision for setting up of cowsheds under any Schemes implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Details of funds released to Jharkhand for development of Animal Husbandry S.No.

Name of the Scheme Fund released in Rs.

Lakhs Statement 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Assistance to States for Poultry/Duck Farms.

Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases.
National Project on Rinderpest Eradication Integrated Sample Survey Live stock Production Livestock Census' Integrated Dairy Development Project Development of Freshwater Aquaculture National Welfare of Fishermen 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.78.

11.20 7.00 2.00 0.00 51.97 31.00 25.48 5.96 20.00 5.50 17.36 0.00 3.64 20.00 Note:·'The Scheme has been transferred to Department 01 Animal Husbandry & Dairying from 2002-03.

Automated landing Syatem 3656.


DR. ASHOK PATEL: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have recently installed sophisticated automated landing system at major international airports of the country; of Indira Gandhi Intemational Airport, New Delhi and made operational from December 25, 2001.

With the help of this system, an aircraft can land when Runway Visual Range is equal to or more than 200 meters.
(d) The total amount incurred on this system is to the tune of As.

43 crore.

(b) if so, the details thereof; [English} (c) whether the said automated landing system has been made functional; and (d) the amount spent on the said system?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) Yes, Sir.

Plight of Farmers 3657.

COL (RETD.)
SONA RAM CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment propose to conduct survey regarding indebtedness of agricultural farmers in rural areas due to fdure of their crops; (b) and (c) The sophisticated Instrument Landing System Category iliA has been installed at Runway 28 (b) if so, the details thereof; 317 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 318 (C) whether a number of small and marginal farmers are compelled to sell their holdings to repay loans and thereby becoming landless agricultural labourers; and (d) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise especially in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICW_TURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (al No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) As per available information, no such incidence has been reported so far.

(d) Does not arise.

Crops Brought Under M.S.P.

3658.

SHRIMATI NIVEDITA MANE: SHRI C.N.


SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the details of crops which are presently under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme; (b) whether some more crops are likely to be brought under the MSP scheme; (C) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) At present 25 crops are covered under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) Scheme.
These are paddy, jowar, baJra.

maize, ragi, wheat, barley, gram, arhar (tur), moong, urad, masur (lentil), sugarcane, cotton, groundnut in shell, jute, rapeseed/mustard, sunflower seed, soyabeen, safflower, toria, tobacco (VFC), copra, seasamum and nigerseed.

(b) to (d) Presently there is no proposal under COnsideration to bring more crops under the MSP Scheme.

Coverage of Farmers Under M.S.P.

3659.

SHRI SADASHIVRAO DADOBA MANDLlK: SHRI C.N.


SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the percentage of farmers benefited under the Minimum Support Price (MSP; (b) whether the Govemment propose to increase the coverage of farmers in this regard; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) fixed by the Govemment for different crops are in the nature of a guarantee to the farmers that in the event of glut in the market consequent in excessive supply, the prices will not be allowed to fall below remunerative levels.

All the farmers producing the 25 crops covered under the MSP Scheme therefore stand to benefit from the MSP.
The farmers are free to sell their produce in the open market at prices which may be higher than the MSPs fixed by the Govemment.

(b) to (d) At present, there is no proposal under consideration to increase to coverage of commodities under the MSP Scheme.

Promotion of Tourism In Orissa 3660.


SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the details of schemes formulated by the Govemment for promotion of tourism in Orissa during the last three years; (b) the funds earmarked/released for the purpose during the said period; and (c) the funds utilised by the State Govemment out of the funds allocated?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (e) The following projects have been sanctioned for promotion of tourism in Orissa during the last three years: Year No.

of Projects Amount sanctioned (Rs.

in Lakhs) 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 4 4 156.94 38.05 40.00 319 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to QU8SIions 320 In addition, Department of Culture has sanctioned Rs.

203.00 lakhs for three projects pertaining to development of Jain monuments in Orissa.
[Translation] Forest Cover and Forest Settlement 3661.
DR. MAHENDRA SINGH PAL: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) the State-wise details of percentage of forest land in the country and the nature of changes occurred in the condition of forests after the control of forests came under the Union Govemment under Forests Act; (b) whether the Govemment are contemplating to enact a law for forest settlement on the lines of land settlement to identify the total area of forest land as well the forest land under cultivation in the country; (c) if so, whether the forest land utilized for cultivation can be termed as revenue land; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY CF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) The State-wise percentage of recorded fores1 area as compiled in the State of Forest Report, 1999 IS given in the statement enclosed.

The subject 'forest' is not in the Union list.

It has shifted to Concurrent list from State list after 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976.

As per the State of Forest Report, 1999, the total forest cover of the country is 637,293 sq.km.

and it has increased by 3896 sq.km.


as compared with the preceding assessment done in 1997.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) The National Forest Policy, 1988 envisages that 33% of the geographical area of the country should be under treelforest cover, while the area under forest cover in the country is only 19.39% as per the State of Fores1 Report, 1997.
State/UT Geographic area Statement Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Kamataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh 2 275,068 83,743 78,438 94,163 135,194 3,702 196,024 44,212 55,673 222,235 79,714 191,791 38,863 308,252 Total Forest 3 63,814 51,540 30,708 6,078 59,285 1,424 19,393 1,673 36,407 20,182 23,148 38,724 11,221 95,212 Percentage 4 23.2 61.54 39.15 6.45 43.85 38.46 9.89 3.78 63.6 9.08 29.04 20.19 28.87 30.89 321 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 322 Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Onssa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttaranchal West Bengal A&N Islands Chandigarh Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu· Delhi Lakshdweep· Pondicherry· Total o o 23.28 Source: StatelUT Forest Departments °Not Available [English] Scheme to Recharge Ground Wider 3662.
SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN OWAlSI: Wi.

the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether his Ministry has fonnulated any scheme of recharging the ground water with an estimated cost of Rs.
150 erores; (b) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the scheme has since been submitted to the Planning Commission for approval; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether any consultations were held with State Governments before reformulating the scheme; and (f) if 80, the details thereof and by when the scheme is likely to be cleared?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) Yes, Sir.
323 Written AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 324 (b) The Ministry of Water Resources had formulated a Central Sector Scheme on 'Artificial Recharge to Ground Water' at an estimated cost of Rs.

150 crore for implementation during X Five Year Plan.

The scheme envisaged construction of 2344 recharge structures in 'over-exploited' and 'Dark' blocks as well as drought prone and water scarcity areas of the country.

(c) and (d) Yes, Sir.


The Planning Commission, however, suggested that the scheme may be modified as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with funding pattem of 75: 15: 1 0 between the Centre, State and beneficiaries.

(e) and (f) As the scheme proposed was a Central Sector Scheme, consultations with State Governments were not held.
Keeping in view the suggestions received from Planning Commission, the Ministry has prepared a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on "Artificial Recharge of Ground Water and Rain Water Harvesting" at an estimated cost of Rs.

3000 crore with funding pattern of 90:10 between the Centre and beneficiaries for implementation during X Five Year Plan and referred it to the Planning Commission for their 'in principle' approval.

It is not possible, at this stage, to indicate the time frame for the clearance of the scheme.
Crop Weather Watch Group 4. Review of supply position of inputs suct: as seeds, fertilizers etc.

; 5. Review of pest & disease situation; 6.

Agronomic practices in case of excessive rainfall.

drought and other climatic aberrations.

The reports and minutes of CWWG meetings are finalized and disseminated on priority basis Renovation of Jantar Mantar and Red Fort 3664.

PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU: SHRI J.S.


BRAR: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated a project to renovate and repair the Jantar Mantar and Red Fort in Delhi; (b) if so, the details of the work being undertaken; (c) the amount of funds being made available for these projects; (d) whether ASI propose to undertake similar projects in other parts of the country; and 3663.
SHRI VI NAY KUMAR SORAKE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (e) if so, the details of such projects proposed to be undertaken in the Country during 2003-2004 by the ASI?

(a) whether Crop Weather Watch Group under the Ministry of Agriculture has submitted its inspection report to the Government; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) The Crop Weather Watch Group (CWWG) in the Ministry of Agriculture generally meets every week on Monday.

The Major issues discussed in the CWWG are: 1 .

Rainfall & weather situation· in different parts of the country and its likely impact on agricultural operations and crop prospects; 2. Review of water availability in the major reservoirs and its implications for irrigation etc.
; 3. Review of progress of cropping of important crops; THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHAI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (c) Under an integrated programme of synthesizing elements of culture, tourism and clean civic life, the Archaeological Survey of India has undertaken work on several individual monuments as well as general areas of the Red Fort, Delhi for conservation, chemical treatment and horticultural activities on which a sum of Rs .. 133.55 Lakh have already been spent during 2002-2003 and on Jantar Mantar, Delhi, the amount spent is Rs.
8.11 lakhs.

(d) and (e) ASI, has identified 578 centrally protected monuments in the country for structural conservation, chemical treatment and environmental development with an allocation of As.

18243 lakhs for the 10th Five Year Plan.

Milk Baed Industry 3665.

SHRI RAMJEE MANJHI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state the steps taken to establish and develop milk based industry in the country?
325 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 326 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): There is no restriction for establishing new processing capacity for milk-based Industry under the provisions of Milk and Milk Product Order 1992.
Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, at present is implementing the following Plan Schemes for the development of Dairy Industry: (i) Integrated Dairy Development Project (lOOP) in Non-Operation Flood, Hilly & Backward areas:- A Centrally Sponsored Plan scheme under which assistance is provided to the State Governments for specific approved projects on 100% grant basis for dairy development in Non-operation Flood, Hilly & Backward areas.
(ii) Assistance to Cooperatives: A Central Sector Plan scheme which aims at rehabilitation of cooperative Milk Unions/Federations on 50:50 sharing basis between Government of India & the concerned State Government.

Employees Under ESI Scheme Allocation of Land to flying Clubs 3667.
SHRIMATI REENA CHOUDHARY: SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH RAJUKHEDI: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have allotted landlhanger at the rate of Re.1I-per annum to some flying clubs; (b) if so, the purpose of allotment of landlhanger at only Re.1/-per annum to these flying clubs; (c) whether the airport authorities propose to charge nomal commercial rate from these flying clubs; (d) if not, the reasons therefor; (e) the action being initiated to enhance the rate; (f) whether the DGCA has received complaints 01 illegal and unauthorised operations by Bombay flying club; (g) if so, the details thereof; and (h) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the 3666.
SHRI A NARENDRA: Will the Minister of Government in this regard?

lABOUR be pleased to state: (a) the number of employees covered under ESI scheme in 2002-03 till date as compared to the previous year; (b) the reasons for the decline in the number of patients covered under ESI Scheme during 2002-2003 till date; and (c) the steps taken to reduce this decline?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJA Y GOEl) (a) As on 31.3.2002, 71,59,350 employees and as on 31.3.2001, SO,03,SOO employees were covered under the Employees State Insurance Scheme.

(b) and (c) The decline in the coverage of employees is due to the ceiling of wage limit prescribed under the ESI Scheme.

The ESI Scheme is being gradually extended to new geographical areas and new sectors of employment.
The quality of services under the ESI Scheme is also being constantly improved and monitored to make it attractive to the workers.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) and (b) Yes Sir, Flying/Gliding Clubs including those owned by State Governments were allotted landlhanger space at a nominal rate of Re.1/-per annum by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to promote aviation activity.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) after its formation in 19S6 has further allotted land to private flying clubs at the market rate of licence fee.

(c) to (e) There is a proposal to charge market rate of licence fee and not commercial rates from all flying clubs viz Government subsidized as well as private flying clubs operating at AAI Airports.

(f) Yes, Sir.

Two complaints have been received.

(g) and (h) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.
Awarene.. Campaign for Water Con.ervetlon 366S.

SHRI A.P.

JITHENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: 327 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 328 (a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched awareness Campaign for water conservation in the State; (b) Yes, Sir.

(c) As given in the enclosed statement.

(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; (d) A suitable monitoring mechanism has been put in the position and is being operated regular1y.
(c) whether the Union Govemment propose to provide assistance to the State Government to make it successful and result oriented; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.

Government of Andhra Pradesh have launched an intensive Water Conservation Awareness Campaign named "Jalchaitanyam" in the State from 22nd March, 2003 to 14th April, 2003 on the occasion of Wor1d Water Day.
The campaign includes workshops, seminars and training programmes, exhibitions, publicity with wall posters, wall writings, Kaljathas and rallies on water awareness.

It is e'J)ected that with the active participation of the people trom villages and towns, awareness on water conservation would be enhanced in the State.

(c) and (d) The above programme has been initiated by the Govemment of Andhra Pradesh with their own resources.

Projects Without Practical Utility 3669.


SHRI CHANDRA PRATAP SINGH: Will the Minister ot AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether development of statistical methodology for conducting agricultural experimentslinvestigations is part ot work-mandate of Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institutes: (b) it so, whether the Institute conducted a number 01 projects with their costs running into several crores of rupees during last three years for developing the methodology; St.teme!
'f During the last three years the Institute has Initiated the following research projects: • A statistical investigation on the long term effects of fertilizers on productivity of cereal crop sequences (Institute Funded) To estimate the overall fertilizer treatment effects fOL each crop sequences.

To study the effects of long-term fertilizer use on the yield of different crops.

To develop mentodology for determining optimal fertilization practice for each the crop sequences.
To develop yield prediction models for crops included in different sequences.

• A diagnostic study of DeSign and Analysis of Field Experiments (Institute Funded) To conduct a diagnostic survey of several experiments for identifying different experimental situations so as to provide appropriate methods of analysis of data for each possible situation as well as to develop methodology for data analysis are not available or suitable.
To evolve appropriate and modified methods of combined analysis of data from experiments conducted at different locations and/or years by using the concept of nested models.

To use the concept of multivariate analysis of variance to analyse the data of experiments with multiple responses.
(c) if so, the details of these projects including title, cost involved, statistical methodology developed, papers published and practical utility, project-wise and year-wise during the last three years; and To develop an appropriate but exact method ot estimation of variance components from an unbaJanced data obtained from block designs with possibly unequal block sizes and varying replications.

(d) the efforts made to increase the efficiency of the Institute?

3.
3.

Statistical Investigation on the fertilizer use efficiency in t8lation to cultural practices {Institute Funded THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes Sir.

• To carry out the combined analysis of cultural cum manurial experiments over years/locations for various crops 329 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 330 To develop fertilizer response models based on cultural cum manurial trials.
o To obtain output input ratios at a various levels of cultural practices of crops.

4.

Design and Analysis of on Station and on Farm Agricultural Research Experiments: A Revisit AP Cess Funded (Cost Rs.

8.95 Lakhs) o To develop suitable methodology by using data of uniformity trials and past experiments in deciding the shape and size of irregular plots and blocks for future experimentation.
o To develop efficient designs and appropriate methods of analysis of data by exploiting the principle of resolvability, fractional factorials and nested models for experiments on Farm Research.

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5.

Three-associate class partially balanced incomplete block designs and their applications to partial diallel crosses (Institute Funded) o To obtain some methods of construction of three associate class partially balanced incomplete block designs and to prepare a catalogue of the available PBIB (3) designs along with those constructed.

o To develop a computer module to catalogue, generate and analyse three associate class partially balanced incomplete block designs.
o To identify the efficient plans for partial dialler crosses obtained through schemes and to develop computer modules for generation of these plans along with their analysis in completer anellor incomplete block settings.

6.

Statistical study on completion effects among neighbouring units in field experiments (Institute Funded) • To study the characterization properties of the designs for investigating competition effects among neighbouring units.
• To obtain (construct) designs for estimating competition effects in one-way and two-way elimination of heterogeneity settings.

• To study the optimality aspects of the designs obtained for competition effects and to prepare a catalogue of the optimal (efficient) designs for these situations.

o To study the competition effects among neighbouring units using the data generated through simulation techniques.

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7.

Design and Analysis of Agroforestry Experiments (Institute Funded) o To evolve and document general methodologies for the statistical analysis of data already generated through agroforestry experiments.

o To obtain appropriate designs alongwith the layout plans and methodology for the analysis of the experiments under agroforestry system to be suggested to the collaborative centre(s).

o To study the relationship among the various components (trees and crops) in agroforestry.

8.
8.

Planning, Designing and Analysis of Experiments relating to Soil Test-Crop Response Correlations (Institute Funded) o To improve the existing methodology for analysis of on-going STCR experiments.

o To carry out planning and deSigning for the conduct of new set of experiments and subsequently to carry out the analysis of data.

o To develop data base for STCR experiments.

9.


Planning, Designing and Analysis of Experiments planned on stations under the Project Directorate for Cropping System Research (InsUtute Funded) o To identify the suitable statistical designs for conduct of experiments according to the technical programme formulated in the annual workshop of the project.

o To develop suitable method of analysis for the identified designs.
To statistically analyse the data of experiments conducted at 37 cropping system research centre .

10.

Planning, Designing and Analysis of ·On Farm" Research Experiments planned under Project Directorate for Cropping System Research.

(Institute Funded) • To provide suitable sampling plan and design for layout of experiments on cultivator' fields.
331 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions • To identify the appropriate statistical methodology for the analysis of data collected under the programme of experiments on cultivator's field and to undertake the analysis of the data of experiments conducted.

• To finalise the results of experiments conducted on cultivator's fields for inclusion in the Annual Report of the project.

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11 .

Planning, Designing and Statistical Analysis of data relating to Experiments conducted under AICRP on Long-Term Fertilizer Experiments • To plan and design long-term experiments.

• To try alternative approaches for analysis of data.

• To coordinate the work relating to statistical aspects of the project and also to provide necessary information to the Project Coordinator (L TFE) and ICAR.

12.
12.

Study of Land Use Statistics through integrated modelling using Geographic Information System AP Cess Funded (Cost Rs.

20.33 Lakhs) • To obtain land utilisation statistics with the help of survey and remote sensing technique.

• To study the qualitative aspect of land utilisation statistics obtained through different sources i.e.

Census, Survey and Remote Sensing.

• To develop model for integration of statistics obtained through different sources.

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13.

Development of GIS based technique for identification of potential agro-forestry area (Institute Funded) • To identify the important factors responsible for growth of agroforestry.

• To construct the suitability index using Spatial- Analytic Hierarchy Process.

• To compare the above mentioned index with the Composite development index.

14.

Pilot study on forecasting of brood-lac yield from Buteamonosperma (Palas) AP Ce..

Funded (Cost Rs.
Funded (Cost Rs.

0.40 Lakhs) • To identify the factors affecting yield of broodlac.

• To develop models for forecasting the yield of broodlac from palas tress.

15.

Forecasting Sugarcane Yields Using Multiple Markov Chains (Institute Funded) • To develop models for forecasting sugarcan~ yields based on higher order Markov Chains • To develop feasibility of use of data of more than one point of time through growth indices and Principal Component Analysis.
• To investigate the usage of lumable Marko\ Chains in forecast models.

• To investigate the behaviour of the proposed and also the existing models for forecasting sugarcane yields after increasing the size of the baseline data set.

• To forecast the sugarcane yields from the developed models and compare them with those obtained from the existing methods.

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16.

Forecasting the loss in yield due to weeds (Instituted Funded) • To examine the growth behaviour of weeds which affect significantly the crop yield under study.

• To find out the relationship between crop Yield to develop and weed parameters and methodology for forecasting loss in yield.

17.

Development of weather based forewarning system for crop pests and diseases NATP (Cost Rs.

10.83 Lakhs) • To generate weather based forecasting models for insect pests and disease development.
• To validate the forecasting models.

18.

Studies on bioecology and population dynamics of major pests of mango (hoppers, fruitfly webber & inflorescence midge and guave (fruit borer) (in collaboration with CISH, Luclcnow) (Institute Funded) • Identification of the underlying law the fruitfly follows in natural way of its own.

• The establishment of the relationship of fruitfly population with various relevant lag weather variableslfruitfly population by fitting appropriate models.
• Development of final model by using individual functions fitted above.

333 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 334 19.

Assessment of halVest and post-halVest-losses- a mission mode project • To assess cost of differential technological interventions in various target domains, NATP (Cost Rs.
189.00 Lakhs) • To conduct a pilot study to assess the harvest and post harvest losses of oilseeds, milk, wool, meat, edges and poultry meat, marine and inland fishery at different levels (Producer, consumer and market) 20.

A pilot study on cost of production of Coconut in Kerala-Funded from Coconut Development Board, Kochi, Kerala (Collaborative with Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaf)Jod, Kerala) Coconut Board (Cost Rs.
8.10 Lakhs) • To identify possible constraints for diversification and wider adoption of improved life support crop species and lied enterprises, • To quantify the potential benefits of improved technologies and diversification on poverty alleviation, food security, income and sustain- ability of resource base in the target domain, • To assess implications of improved technology interventions on gender related issues, and • To examine role of government intervention through on-going programrns for wider adoption and larger impact of improved technologies in tribal, backward and hill areas.
• To build reliable and efficient estimates of cost 23.

Study of Lac Marketing in India AP Cess of cultivation of coconut.

Funded (Cost Rs.

19.00 lakhs) • To study the agricultural practice in Coconut.

• To utilise the information collected in the objective (to study the agricultural practice in Coconut) on input details to formulate more remunerative cultivation practice.

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21 .

Estimation of wool production-emerging data needs and a methodological reappraisal (Collaborative with Central Sheep & Wool Research (ICAR), Avikanager (Rajasthan) Institute AP Cess Funded (Cost Rs.

6.00 lakhs) • To modify the existing sampling methodology for estimation of wool production.

• To estimate the breed-wise sheep number, average wool yield and total wool production at district/State level with a reasonable precision.
• To study the socia-economic status of farmers engaged in sheep rearing.

22.

Jai-Vigyan National Science and Technology Mission on Household Food and Nutritional Security for Tribal, Backward and Hilly Areas) (NATP) (Cost Rs.

7.88 lakhs) • To document socio-economic conditions and food security status of the targeted population, • To study existing marketing channel and price spread in lac marketing.

• To examine extent of market integration in lac markets.
• To suggest remedial measures for improving marketing environment of lac in India.

24.

An econometric study of technological dualism in egg production (Institute Funded) (i) To study the extent of technological dualism and change in egg production.

(ii) To study effect of technological dualism and technological change on functional income distribution.

(iii) To examine allocate efficiency under different levels of technology.

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25.

Study to fonnulating long tenn mechanisation strategy for each agro-climatic zone/State Funded by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture) (Cost Rs.130.00 lakhs) • To study the soil types, land topography.

• To study the socia-economic conditions (financial status) of the farmers and farm labourers and assess their capabilities for acquiring adopting the needed agricultural equipment/machinery.
335 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 336 • To study the present status, ultimate potential, the gaps, highlighting critical ones; for equipment used in various agricultural operations starting right from village to post-harvest operating.

• To study the types and utility of various agricultural equipment, both conventional and improved ones, presently in use and those needed in future, for different crops/cropping systems in the Zones.
• To study t:le impact of farm mechanisation on employment of labour.

• To study the cropping pattern, both agricultural and horticultural, in the Zones, yields in relation to the national average, and their growth potential.

• To study and assess the use of arm power per hectare, ultimate requirement, ways and means to fulfil the gaps for various farm operations.

• To study the infrastructural facilities for the manufacture, marketing, after sale service/repairs availability etc.
of agricultural equipment.

• To study and assess the adequacy and the requirement of infrastructure at the Central and State levels, for planning, promotion, execution and extension of the various plan programmes on agricultural mechanisation.

• To identify new/improved farm equipment that may be needed by the farmers during next 20 years i.e by the year 2020, for carrying out different farm operations.
• To formulate strategies and programmes that may be required for mechanisation of agriculture during the period 2001-2005, 2005-2010, 2010- 2015, 2015-2020.

26.

Technical Efficiency Analysis of Rice-Wheat System in Punjab) AP Cess Funded (Cost Rs.

5.63 lakhs) • To estimate the farm level technical efficiency of rice-wheat system in Punjab.

27.

On some robust estimation hBrtibility (Institute Funded) • To examine the influence of non-normality and the estimation of other assumptions on heritability.
• To study the effect of aberrant values on the estimates of heritability.

• To identify and develop procedures for robust estimation of heritability.

28.

Empirical investigations on the influence of fixed effects on the estimates, of hertiability (Institute Funded) • To study the effect of non-genetic factors on the estimation of heritability and its precision.

• To compare the different methods of correction of data by applying the method of fitting constants.
• To compare mixed model technique with the·' above methods for estimation of variance components and consequently heritability.

29.

Studies on data processing techniques for statistical analysis of large field variability in hilly and salt regions) NATP (Cost Rs.

16.59 lakhs) • To consolidate in a comprehensive manner the data processing techniques for statistical quantification of the large field variability in hilly and salt affected soils .
• To finalise the algorithms and develop softwares for computerised data processing of the natural variability present in the plantations carried out in uncultivable lands.

• To develop computerised techniques for the construction of the fertility gradient maps of examined soil characteristics field variability obtained by using different concepts of statistical methodology.
• To formulate computerised data processing technology for correlating the plant growth traits pel'formance with that of soils characteristics.

30.

Study of Nonlinear time series modelling in agriculture (Institute Funded) • To study relative merits and demerits of various tests of linearity.

• To investigate properties of autoregressive conditional heterosedastic, seH-exciting threshold autoregressive and bilinear model from the family of parametric nonlinear time series models.
• To develop relevant computer programms for fitting of above models and to apply these to react data from the fields of entomology, fishery, agricultural economics etc.

337 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 338 31.

Studies on growth pattem and heritability of fitness traits in Indian breeds of goats (Institute Funded) • To develop various software for creation.

validation and updation of database and for retrieval of information.
• To compare different methods of estimation • To maintain the database and update it at heritability of fitness traits.

regular intervals.

• To compare the adequacy of different non-linear models utilized for studying growth pattem.

32.

Development of statistical procedures for selecting genotypes simultaneously for yield and stability (Institute Funded) • To construct new indices for selecting genotypes Simultaneously for both yield and stability.
• To make comparison among the indices developed, based on standard statistical techniques and on involving simulation.

techniques • To develop a computer program for judging desirable genotypes.

33.

Development of Software for On-line Information System on Personnel Management in ICAR (Institute Funded) • To design and develop database required for manpower of ICAR set up.

• To design and develop user interface for online data entry and updating.

36.
36.

Institutionalization of Research Priority Setting, Monitoring and Evaluation and Networking of Social Scientists.

NATP (Cost Rs.

276.13 lakhs) • Development of monitOring mechanism.

• Development of monitoring indicators at different operative levels.

• Development of Project Information and Management System (PIMS) and linking it with Intemet.

• Training and workshops on monitoring and PIMS Establishing network of agricuhural statisticians and economists.

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37.

Integrated National Agricultural Resources Information System (NARIS) NATP (Cost Rs.

335.44 lakhs) • To integrate existing databases of crops, plant genetic resources, horticuhural and plantations crops, spices, animal genetic resources, fish genetic resources, socio-economic resources, agro-forestry system, water resources, agricultural farm mechanization etc.

• To deSign and develop reports and queries for • To develop and develop comprehensive data manpower information management.
base on the above agricultural resources.

34.

Development of web-site for National Seed • To develop resource maps based on various Project (N.S.P.)

(Institute Funded) databases through GIS.

• To identify the information to be kept on web.

• To develop warehouse of the above databases.

• To design and develop the database.

• To design and develop the web application.

• To configure network for web site and database server.

38.

Expert System of Extension NATP (Cost Rs.


3.51 lakhs) • To categorize agricuhure in sub-areas and collect relevant information of these areas to feed into database (At IARI) 35.

Agricultural F/81d Experiments Information System • To make decision rules to process the (Institute FundH) information (At IARI) • Collection of data of Agricultural Field Experiments form.

• Different Research StationslArgiJ.

Universitiesl ICAR Institutes in the country.


• To design & develop the web based expert system in extension (At IASRI) • To provide required information to the farmers and extension workers to take decisions befont starting the agricuhural enterprise (At IARI) 339 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 39.
National Information System on Agricultural Education on Internet (NISAGENET) (CAS) • Development of a computerized information system related to National Agricultural Education in India with a data bank containing data collected from all the SAUs and Deemed Universities of ICAR.

• Specification for how best the data collected from primary and secondary sources be stored in the database.

• Development of suitable modules for updation, modification and expansion in the database structure.
• Development of application programs for different Report and Queries to meet users reqUirements.

40.

Short Term Training Programms in Information Technology (Cost Rs.

40.00 lakhs) Revolving Fund Scheme.

To train manpower in the field of information Technology.

• To expose the scientist of NARS to latest Developments in Information Technology.

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41.

Development of Statistical Package for Agricultural Research (Windows Version)-SPAR 2.0 Institute Funded • To design and develop the windows version of the SPAR1.

• Development of few additional modules which are not available in the SPAR1.

42.

Development of Expert System on Wheat Crop Management (EXOWHEM) Institute Funded.

• To collect and compile the information from the experts for Wheat Crop Management.

• To develop the knowledge base for the Expert System.
• To develop inference engine for the expert system.

• To develop and implement expert system on Wheat Crop Management.

43.

Statistical Evaluation of Agricultural Field Experiments conducted in Maharashtra State Institute Funded • To prepare indices for evaluation of different types of agricultural field experiments.

• To suggest corrective measures for increasing the precision of the experimentation of the baSis of indices.

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44.

Statistical Package for Animal Breeding Data 2 (SPAB 2) Institute Funded • The immediate objective or Phase 1 of the project will be to develop Window based Version of SPABD using a Programming Language, which should make the software platform independent.

The following projects are completed during the past three years.

The details alongwlth methodology deve1oped, practical utility and paper published are given below: 1.
A study for estimation of area and production of important vegetable crops on the basis of partial harvest.

• Developing a suitable theoretical frame work for sampling from two dimensional populations spread over space and time with particular reference to vegetable crops • To apply and test the theory on secondary data collected under earlier vegetable surveys al IASRI in order to develop suitable methodology for estimating the production of vegetable crops.
• To estimate the total production of important vegetable crops and their yield rates on the basis of partial harvest.

Methodology Developed: Vegetables are short duration crops with multiple pickings.

In a selected field (space unit) the pickings are spread over time dimension.

In a way the data forms a two-dimensional populations spread over space and time.

Fields form the space units and pickings at different points of time form the time units.
One way is to completely observe all the pickings thereby reducing the two- dimensional population to usual one dimensional population for which conventional theory of sampling is applicable.

But this alternative is not convenient as it restricts the movement of the investigators since they have to observe all the pickings for selected fields and thus it is cost prohibitive method.
Therefore method based on partial harvest data, taking sampling on both the dimensions seems to be useful and cost effective for getting the estimates of production of vegetables.

Keeping these things in view the present study was planned.

The study was carried out in two phases.


In the first phase, the problem was tackled as sampling from two 341 Written AnsW81S CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 342 dimensional populations where, in one dimension selection of sampling units were considered while in the other dimension sampling was spread over time in which the selected units were observed.

An approach for a variety of sampling designs associated with sampling over time was developed using the varying probability sampling methods.
For estimating the variance of Y (HT) Horvitz- Thompson estimator of population total (y), we considered the case of r1r1 (aligned random sampling in both the dimensions) as an approximation to the case of r1sY1 (aligned random sampling along the space dimension while systematic sampling along time dimension) due to non-feasibility of unbiased estimation for systematic sampling situation.
This method was tested on secondary data in which different duration of time intervals on which the data was to be collected and also the periodicity for the systematic sampling interval were tackled.

It was found that a span of 7 days in the gap of 14 days was a suitable plan for observing partial harvest data for different vegetable crops.
In the second phase, a survey was conducted in rural areas of Delhi during 1995-96 through which the methodology developed for estimation of vegetable production based on partial harvest data has been demonstrated.

Practical Utility Vegetables are short duration crops with multiple pickings.

Estimation of extent of cultivation and production of vegetables poses several methodological problems.
RealiSing the need a series of pilot surveys were conducted by the Institute and the methodology for estimation of area and production at district level has been developed.

However, this methodology is based on observing all enumerators as pickings are to be attended in the selected plots as and when it takes places.

Keeping this in view some studies were conducted on the basis of secondary data to examine the feasibility of estimating the production of vegetable crops based on partial harvest data.
This study has shown the feasibility of utilising partial harvest data in developing the estimates of production.

However, the study was limited to identifying pickings!

intervals which contributed substantially to the total production and have got highest correlation with the overall yield of the field.

The technique of double sampling was used to improve the estimates.

The earlier method involves considerable time and more expenditure and also it is difficult to observe all the pickings.
Therefore a method based on observing few pickings will be very useful and which involves less time and less expenditure.

This methodology will be very useful for estimating the production of crops/commodities with multiple observation over time.

PapersiReports published/communicated 1.

A Study for estimation of Area and Production of important vegetable crops based on partial harvests, an IASRI report 2000 (published).

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2.

Estimation of production 01 vegetable crops based on partial harvest data (submitted for publication-Haryana Economic Joumal Kamal).

3.

Pilot sample survey to develop a sampling methodology for estimation of poultry meat production.

• To estimate the poultry meat production through organised farms.

• To estimate the poultry meat production through existing integrated sample surveys for estimation of livestock products and.
• To develop a suitable sampling technique for estimating the poultry meat production integrating the result obtained under (i) and (ii).

Methodology Developed: A statistical sampling methodology have been developed by which poultry meat production through poultry farms and back yard of Households in village in any area at villagelblockldlstrict and state level can be estimating at my point of the year with a research degree of precision.
Practical Utility: The sampling methodology developed is useful for estimating of poultry meat production in any area at village blockldistrict or state level.

The main advantage is that this can fit into the integrated sample survey for the estimator of production of major livestock products like milk.

egg, meat and wool etc.

Paper Published: Nil 3.


Estimation of flow and change in dynamic populations (Institute Funded) • To estimate the structural changes in the population due to cross-movements of units in various classes between two occasions under general development phenomenon.

• To estimate the structural changes in the population due to various casual factors.
343 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions • To estimate the parameter for characteristic of interest in respect of a stationary population and structural changes occurring in that population and.

• To estimate the changes in the parameter for the characteristic on account of the structural changes occurring in the population due to cross- movements of units in various classes between two occasions.
Souvenir, International Conference on Teaching and Research in Statistics for the 21st century jointly organIZed by University of Akron (USA), lSI and University of Delhi at the North Campus of University of Delhi pp.30 (Also presented).

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Sampling procedures for selection of representative samples of fertilizer from ships (AP Cess Funded) Statistical methodology developed: The change and the consequent multi-dimensional flow of an event occurring in any subject field are characteristics of a natural dynamic phenomenon.

As such there IS no natural static phenomenon in general because every phenomenon is subjected to dynamic characteristics over time.
The estimation of flow occurring in an accessible subject field/population as a result of multifarious development' persistence subject to both natural process and generated devices/programs in operation/execution is often felt needful in the impact!

evaluation studies such as poverty alleviation programs.

etc.

There is renewed interest world over on studies on poverty.
This interest has arisen from the growing realization in developing as well as developed countries that fruits of rapid economic growth, through various developmental programs have not reached the poor to the extent possible.

Core cause of its improper distribution seems to be the basis for the absence of proper need based classification of the population.
Keeping this in view the present investigation was carried out wherein the estimators for compositional changes leading to the flow 01 dynamic population units due to cross movements thereof in two classes over the two occasions and the estimators for a population characteristic were developed under general developmental phenomenon and various casual 'actors by adopting the Projective Geometry and Transition Probability Matrix approach.
Practical Utility: The study would be useful in a variety of ways for example.

in considering the probabilities of certain types 0' mating in genetics.

in studying the yearly mobility 0' labour 'orce and in the fields of agriculture and planning 'rom the view point of knowing the socio-economic status 0' various classes of the farming community.
Broadly the findings can be used for spatially and temporally reorganizing the available/generated manpower/resources in various sectors identified for the development.

Papers Published: Singh.

Jagbir and Ramesan, P.M. (2000).

Inter classificatory Cross Movements in a dynamic population, • To develop sampling methodology for selection of representative samples of fertilizer from ships for the purpose of quality check.
Methodology Developed This study was undertaken in pursuance of decision taken by the expert committee on specification of imported fertilizer.

Appropriate methodology has been developed for the purpose of quality check of fertilizers imported by the Govt.

of India for drawl or representative samples of fertilizer from ship arriving at major as well as minor ports.
Paper Publlshed:- Practical Utility An objective procedure has been developed for drawl of representative samples of fertilizer from ship for the purpose of quality check.

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Use of remote sensing technology in crop yield estimation surveys.

• To test the methodology of stratification based on satellite data in the form of vegetation indices in crop yield estimation surveys.
• To obtain improved estimator of crop yield from crop yield estimation surveys using post stratification based on satellite spectral data.

Methodology developed.

The results of the project have shown that when the remote sensing satellite data is used in the general crop estimation surveys (GCES) based on crop cutting experiments, the estimator of crop yield estimator is considerably more efficient compared to the usual estimator.
These results suggest that the number of crop cutting experiments in GCES can be reduced by about one third without affecting the present precision for crop yield estimation at district level.

This could altematively be used for small area estimation of crop yield at block 345 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 346 level.
Two small area estimators namely (i) The Direct Estimator and (ii) The Synthetic Estimator have been developed and the standard error of most of the estimators at block level is less than 7-8 per cent.

Also crop yield forecast model has been developed using the yield data from GCES, satellite data in the form of vegetation indices and the farmer's eye estimates of yield.
Practical Utility The results of these studies provide an integrated approach for crop yield estimation at district level and small area estimation of crop yield at block level by combining the application of remote sensing satellite data in the existing GCES.

Also reliable crop yield forecasting model using satellite data and farmer's eye estimates can be developed which can provide reliable forecast of crop yield about 6-8 weeks before actual harvest.
Practical Utility: The technique is useful in classifying the crop year into congenial, normal and adverse year with respect to crop yield.

The model developed can forecast crop yield two months before the harvest.

Paper Published: Nil 7.

Pilot study for developing Bayesian probability forecast model based on farmer's appraisal data on wheat crop.

• To develop the bayesian probability model for forecasting the wheat crop yield.
• To enlist the factors affecting the crop yield based on farmers' appraisal.

Papers published Methodology Developed.

1.

·Small area estimation of crop yield using remote senSing satellite data".

(with Semwal et al) International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2002 Vol.

23, No.1, 49-56.

2.

Land use statistics and extent of floods during 1997 -98 for District Rohtak, Haryana, using remote sensing satellite data.

NNRMS bulletin, NNRMS (B) 26 June 2001, NNRMS Department of Space, Gov!.

of India, 81-85.
of India, 81-85.

Papers Submitted for Publication: Randhir Singh (2002) ·Use of satellite data and farmers eye estimate of yield for crop yield forecasting" submitted for publication to the JISAS.

Bayesian approach of obtaining yield forecast involves the collection of expert opinion data from farmers who are actually engaged in raising the crop regarding their assessments about the likely crop production.
The past survey data of actual yield and farmer's forecast in the previous years and current year are taken into account while making the Bayesian forecast for wheat crop for the current year.

Practical Utility: The study provides an alternative method for forecasting crop yield based upon the expertise of the farmers attained due to their engagement in raising the crop.

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Use of discriminate function of weather parameters for developing forecast model of rice crop.

Paper published: Nil.


• To categorise the year into three groups on the basis of weather parameters.

8.

Development of forewarning system for aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulxer) on Potato.

To develop yield forecast model using the disciminant score of weather parameters and the input variables, and • Development of forewarning techniques to identify aphid free and low period and area for seed production.

• To examine the validity of forecast model.


Methodology Developed: Methodology Developed: The technique consists of development of weather score through discriminant analysis and development of forecast model for rice yield using ciscriminate score of weather variables alongwith inputs and trend.

The model was developed for rice in Raipur district.

(i) Non-linear models are developed.


Aphid population in different weeks are taken as dependent variable and lagged weather variables are taken as independent variables.

(ii) Complex polynomials using Group method of data handling technique.

347 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 348 Practical Utility: (ii) Non-linear statistical models taking monthly fish Developed methodologies are capable of giVing predicted aphid population two weeks in advance.
Thus appropriate protection measures can be taken.

Thus the present methodologies will reduce the load of pesticide.

Paper published: Nil.

9.

Development of early warning and yield assessment models for rainfed crops based on agrometeorological indices.

• To prepare agrometeorolotical indices for early warning and yield assessment of rainfed crops.

• To develop models using agreement indices for early warning and yield assessment.

weights.
weights.

Practical Utility: Methodology developed helps in reliable and timely forecasts of fish production which .is important for planners and policy makers.

Such an advance information is useful in formulating import and export policies are for exercising several administrative measures for storage and marketing of fish production.

Paper published: Nil.

11.

Studies on growth pattern and heritablity of fitness traits in Indian breed of goats.
• To compare different methods of estimation of • To validate the models and provide early yield heritability of fitness traits .

assessment.

Methodology Developed: Since water/moisture availability is the limiting factor affecting the crop growth and ultimately yield of rainfed crops.

water balanced technique was used to develop crop yield assessment model.

Improvement in the technique was made by aSSigning weights to the stress!
surplus depending upon the stage at which it occurs while preparing the stress index.

crops covered were sorghum, maize and rice for selected districts.

Models were validated with recent years' data.

Practical Utility: The models 50 developed can be used for monitoring crop growth and forewarning (if any) at any stage of the crop cycle in addition to pre-harvest crop yield assessment.

Similar models can be developed for other crops, districts, zones, etc.

Paper published: Nil.

10.


Forecasting fish production from ponds.

• To develop appropriate methodology for forecasting fish production from pond.

Methodology Developed: • To compare the adequacy of different non-linear models utilized for studying growth pattern.
Methodology Developed: The heritability estimates of female and male animals for each genetiC group are obtained for stayability at one month, three months, six month, nine month, twelve month and type of birth by half-sib analysis and by heterogeneity chi-square method.
The results of the study has shown that heritability estimates obtained from heterogeneity chi- square may be taken as more appropriate this method should be used for estimation of heritability of threshold trait as compared to half-sib method.

The data for body weight from birth to twelve month of age was adjusted for different non-genetic effects and adjusted monthly data was used to fit different non-linear growth curves.

These were tried for each genetic group for each sell separately.
On comparing the performance of those curves it was formed that monocular gave the best fit which is closely followed by Gompartz curve.

Since, the monocular curve has the drawback that it does not provide the point of inflexion, it was recommended to use the Gompartz curve to obtain the optimum age and maximum growth rate at point of inflammation for different genetic groups of goats.
Practical Utility: (i) Linear multiple regression models are developed taking fish weight at harvest as dependent variable and fish weight at seventh month, dissolved oxygen, free carbon-di-oxide, pH value and water temperature as independent variables.

The knowledge of heritability of fitness traits such as stayability at different stages of age dI ....... Is, type of birth etc.

would be useful for breeders for preparing suitable selection plans for Improvement of goats.
349 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 350 The development of suitable growth models that describe the growth pattem of herd can be used to apply selection pressures at discrete point to alter the growth curve pattem to move advantageous types.

These curves are useful as they relate age of the animal to its body weight through biological related parameters such as growth ratio.
It also provided the optimum age .at which the farm animals of different breeds and crosses can be disposed of economically and maximize the profits of the farmers.

Research Paper Published: when (a) errors are identically independently distributed, and (b) the errors follow AR (1).

The methodology was applied to analyze the data of experiments conducted at four centers of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Cropping Systems, PDCSR.
Practical Utility The methodology developed will be useful for analyzing the data from long-term trails conducted by ICAR or SAUs in particular and agricultural scientists in general.

Lal Chand, S.D.

Wahi & V.K.

Bhatia (2001"lnheritance of fitness traits in goats· Jour.

of Res.

(BAU), 13 (2).

Papers published/accepted communicated for publication/ S.D.

Wahi, Lal Chand & V.K.

Bhatia "Study on growth pattern in crosses and pure Indian Breeds of goats: communicated to Ind.

J.

Animal Sci.

(ICAR).


Lal Chand, S.D.

Wahi & V.K.

Bhatia (2002) ·Studies on growth pattem and heritability of fitness traits in Indian breeds of goats· Project Report IASRI, New Delhi.

12.

A statistical investigation on the long term effect of fertilizers on productivity of cereal crop sequences (Institute Funded) Year 2001.

• To estimate the overall fertilizer treatment effects for each crop sequences.

• To study the effect of long term fertilizer use on the yield of different crops.
• To develop methodology for (a) determining optimal fertilization practice for each of the crop sequences and estimation of average annual net returns for the crop sequences.

• To develop yield prediction models for crops prediction models for crops included in different sequences.

Statistical methodology developed The regression analysis was modified to accommodate the situation of repeated observations on explanatory variables.
An unbiased estimator of mean returns per hectare per annum over the fertilizer cost at constant prices for a treatment was proposed under a specific error structure and its variance expression was obtained.

Moreover, a unbiased estimator of the variance of the average retums was also worked out.

Besides, a linear unbiased predictor was proposed for the situation with repeated observations on the explanatory variables V.K.

Sharma, Rajinder Kaur and A. Sharma.


A statistical investigation on integrated nutrient supply system in a long-term experiment on rice-wheat cropping sequence, J.

Farming, Systems Research and Development.

Accepted for publication.

V.K.

Sharma and Rajinder Kaur.

AnalysiS of a long- term experiment on rice based cropping systems, Indian J. Agril.

Sci.

Under referring.

13.

Design for fitting response surfaces in Agricultural Experiments.

AP Cess Funded (Cost: Rs.

4.99 Lakhs) Year 2001.


• To obtain response surface designs for response optimization and slope estimation when factors are with equispaced levels and/or have unequal dose ranges for both symmetrical as well as asymmetrical factorials.

• To obtain response surface designs for qualitative-cum-quantitative factors.
• To study the robustness aspects of response surface designs against non-availability of data on some point(s) • to prepare a catalogue of response surface designs suitable for agricultural experiments.

• to develop a computer software for the analYSis of the designs obtained and catalogued and to illustrate empirically.
Statistical methodology developed Response surface deigns both for response optimization and slope estimation for factors with equi- spaced levels andlor have unequal dose ranges both for symmetrical and asymmetrical factorials have been 351 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Ouestions 352 obtained and catalogued.

Robustness of response surface designs against single missing observation has been studied and the designs obtained therein have been reported.
A computer programme to carry out the analysis of response surface designs has been developed.

Papers published/accepted communicated for publlcationt Seema Jaggi, V.K.

Gupta and V.K.

Sharma (2001) Design and analysis of agro-forestry experiments: Practical Utility The designs obtained are useful to the research workers in agricultural, horticultural and allied sciences.

Some of the designs developed have been used in NARS.

Papers publlshedlaccepted communicated for publlcationl M.N.
Das, Rajender Prasad and V.P.

Manocha (1999).

Response surface designs, symmetrical and asymmetrical, rotatable and modified.

Statistics and Applications, 1 (1), 17-34.

Abhijit Kar, Pitam Chandra and Rajender Prasad (2001).

Osmotic dehydration of banana (Dwarf Cavendish) slices.

Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 38 (3), 9-17.

14.

Design and analysis of agro-forestry experiments (Institute Funded) Year 2002 An overview.

Jour.

Ind.

$oc.

of Agroforestry, 3 (2) 120-129.

D.P.

Handa, Seema Jaggi.


A.S. Gill and N.P.

Singh (2001).

Impact of fruit trees on the yield of wheat croa Ind.

Jour.

of Forestry.

Under referring.

D.P.

Handa, Seema Jaggi and A.S. Gill (2002).

Path analysis technique to assess the relationship of wheal yield with its components under agroforestry system.

Ihd.

Jour.

of Forestry.

Under referring.

D.P.Handa, Seema Jaggi, A.S. Gill and N.P.

Singh (2002).
Singh (2002).

A correlation and path coefficient analysis of wheat components under multipurpose tree species.

Ind.

Jour.

of Forestry.

Under referring.

15.

Fertilizer response ratios for different crops in India (Ministry of Agriculture) (Cost Rs.

5.626 lakhs) year 2001.

• To evolve and document general methodologies for the statistical analysis of data already generated through agroforestry experiments.
• To devise suitable statistical procedures for obtaining the response ratios for various crops in different regions of the country .

• To obtain appropriate designs along with the layout plans and methodology for the analysis of the experiments under agroforestry system to be suggested to the collaborative centre (s).

• To study the relationship among the various components (trees and crops) in agroforestry system.
Statistical methodology daveloped The designs and analytical techniques useful for agro- forestry experiments have been described.

These techniques have been applied to analyze the data from the experiments conducted at IGFRI, Jhansi.

Practical utility The designs identified and statistical methodology developed for analyzing the data from agro-forestry experiments will provide meaningful inferences to research workers and practicing statisticians conducting suco:h experiments involving several factors.
• To obtain the response ratios for different regions based on farmers' field trials.

Statistical methodology developed The study was undertaken with the objective to devise suitable statistical procedure for obtaining the fertilizer response ratios for various crops in different regions of the country.
The methodology was used to obtain response ratios for major cereals, pulses, oil seeds and cotton crop using farmers' field trials data at the agro- climatic regions of the country as identified by the Planning Commission and at the State level.

Practical Utility The study was conducted at the request of Ministry of Agriculture, Govt.

of India and is useful for assessing fertilizer requirement of the country.
The project report entitled Fertilizer response ratios for different crops in India was submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture.

16.

Study of demand for agricultural products and its implication for food security in India (Institute Funded) 353 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 354 Statistical Methodology: The study is based on Secondary data published from various sources.

The data from consumers expenditure surveys of National Sample Survey Organization have also been utilized.
The relation between consumption changes with income has been depicted using Engel's Curve.

Income elasticities of demand for various food items in different States of India has been worked out.

Paper Published: Nil Practical Utility: The finding of the project are useful In planning foodgrains production and distribution.

The results will also be useful for researchers and policy makers.

(0) The efforts made to Improved the efficiency of the Institute.
The progress of the programmes and projects are being monitored regularly and periodically.

Funds for A.P.

Livestock Development Agency 3670.

DR. M.V.V.S.

MURTHI: SHRI RAM MOHAN GADDE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether a request of Rs.
1236.18 lakhs for Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency under the Buffalo Breeding Programmes for 2002-2003 is pending with the Union Government; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons of pendency; and (c) the present status of the request and by when it is likely to be cleared?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): to (c) No, Sir.

A sum of Rs.
A sum of Rs.

934.57 Iakh has been (a) provided to the Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency during 2002-2003 for implementation of National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding.

Revival of llalvlka Steel In Jagdl8hpur 3671.
SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment propose to take over the management of Malvika Steel in Jagdishpur, Uttar Pradesh in view of their failure to clear the loan liability of the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI); (b) whether IFCI have approached the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for taking over the company and its revival; (c) if so, whether TISCO and SAIL have agreed to take over the Malivika Steel and on what conditions; (d) whether IFCI propose to provide further loan facilities to TISCO and SAIL for the revival of Malvika Steel; (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) the steps taken by IFCI to recover the outstanding amount due to Malvika Steel?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY): (a) Govemment do not propose to take over the management of Malvika Steel Ltd. (MSL).

(b) to (e) As part of the efforts for revival of MSL, Financial Institutions (Fls)/lndustrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) held informal discussions with Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) and Steel AuthOrity of India Limited (SAIL).

However, they have not evinced interest.


As such there is no proposal with IFCI to provide further loan facilities to TISCO and SAIL for the revival of MSL.

(f) In order to recover its dues, IFCI has already recalled its loans, invoked corporate and personal guarantees and has filed a recovery suit in Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Delhi on 15th July, 2002.

The DRT has since appOinted a Receiver and has passed orders for interim sale of assets of MSL on 3rd October, 2002.
Besides, IFCI is also making efforts to identify a party interested in providing necessary support for revival of MSL.

Agrlculturel Aulstence by IFAD 3672.
SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARSTE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the amount of assistance provided to India for agricultural development during 2001-2002 and 2003 by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), an institution of United Nations Organisation; 355 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 356 (b) the States to whom this assistance has been provided, alongwith the quantum of amount provided; (c) the details of work accomplished in these States for the Development of agricultural industries by the said assistance; and (d) the details regarding the fixed targets and achievements of progress made in the agricultural industry by means of such assistance, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) Department of Economic Affairs is the nodal department for IFAS-assisted-Projects.

As intimated by that Department, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) provides assistance to poverty alleviation and livelihood improvement projects.
These projects have several components, such as capacity building and empowerment of communities, agriculture horticulture, livestock and livelihood development as weI!

as provisions for strengthening delivery systems, training.

etc.

Agricultural development, being one of the several components of the IFAD projects and given the flexible nature of IFAD funding, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact outlay for this component.
However, among the livelihood activities taken up in most IFAD assisted projects agricultural development form a major component.

Details of the IFAD assistance utilized in 2001-2002 are given in the statement enclosed.

This information for 2003 is not available with the Department of Economic Affairs.

(c) and (d) Nil.
(c) and (d) Nil.

Statement Agricultural Assistance by IFAD Project State AP Participatory Tribal Development Project Rural Women Development & Empowerment Project North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project Mewat Area Development Project Maharashtra Rural Credit Project Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh Tribal Development Programme Amount (Rs.
Thousand) 219427.10 98145.17 Andhra Pradesh Bihar, Jhari<hand, Gujarat, Haryana, Kamataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur 21719.64 Haryana Maharashtra Jhari<hand and Chhattisgarh 61317.81 191429.63 47190.00 [Translation] (b) the expenditure incurred on each of them during Development of Airports 3673.

SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: SHRI G.J.
JAVIYA: SHRI ADHI SANKAR: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the names of airports in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat where developmental work was carried out since 2000 till date; the said period; (c) the names of airports in the States proposed to be developed during 2003-04 alongwith the details of the plan formulated and the amount to be spent thereon; (d) the names of airports in the Statas where direct foreign air services are proposed to be introduced; and (e) the names of airports from where flights were undertaken directly to Mecca and Medina and the names 357 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 358 of airports where from direct flights to Mecca and Medina are proposed to be introduced during 2OO3-04?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) The airports developed since 2000 are Ahmedabad, Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Vadodara and Jamnagar in GUJARAT and Chennai in TAMIL NADU.

(b) The expenditure incurred on development of above airports are as follows: Rs.

49.23 crore at Ahmedabad, Rs.

2.06 crore at Porbandar, Rs.

3.60 crore at Bhavnagar, Rs.

13.27 crore at Bhuj, Rs.

4.37 crore at Vadodara, Rs.

0.97 crore at Jamnagar and Rs.

194.33 crore at Chennai.


(c) The airports propose to be developed during 2003- 04 alongwith the formulated plans and the amount proposed to be spent are as follows: GUJARAT- Construction of new Domestic Departure Building, Control Tower-cum-Technical Block & Link Taxi-Track at 05 end of Apron and extension of Intemational Terminal Building for Rs.

4.65 crore at Ahmedabad, Resurfacing of Runway and other associated works & construction of new Terminal Building for Rs.
4.00 crore at Porbandar, Resurfacing of Runway for Rs.

4.00 crore at Bhavnagar, Resurfacing of Runway and Isolation Bay for Rs.

0.11 crore at development wok for Rs.

30.87 crore at Chennai, Construction of new Terminal Building, strengthening & extension of Runway and associated works for Rs.

0.20 crore at Coimbatore, Construction of Fire Station, Peripheral Road & new Terminal Building, strengthening and extension of Runway and associated works for Rs.
1.70 crore at Madurai, Construction of new Terminal Building, strengthening and extension of Runway and associated works for Rs.

0.20 crore at Trichy.

(d) Direct foreign air services are proposed to be introduced from Trichy in Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

(e) During Haj 2003, flights were operated from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmdabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Calicut, Kolkata, Lucknow, Srinagar, Nagpur and Gaya airports.
The proposal for flights is worked out in coordination with the centralized committee and airlines prior to movement for Haj every year.

Flights for Haj 2004 is likely to be decided accordingly.

Perml •• lon for Private Plene.

3674.


DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have permitted certain State Govemments, Union Territories, Departments under the Union Govemment, Private companies and individuals to purchase aircrafts and helicopters; (b) if so, the details regarding seating capacity, make alongwith the manufacturing company, the country and the price in each case; and (c) the amount of foreign exchange spent thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a> Yes, Sir.

(b) and (cl The requisite details are given in the enclosed statement for the year 2002.

Stlltement Permission given for purchaselimport of private planes in 2002 S.No.

Owner case forwarded to DGFT on 2 3 Type 4 Raymond Ltd. 18.4.2002 R44 helicopter K.P.

Hindu Inter College 22.4.2002 Cessna 206AIe Grasim Incia ltd. 26.12.2002 GIM Stream 100 Ale Seating Manufacturing capacity Co. Country o!
Make 5 4 6 8 6 Robinson Cessna Gulf Strsam 7 USA USA USA Amount 8 US$ 232,000 US$ 366,900 US$ 11.89 million Reliance Ind.

Ltd. 27.12.2002 80700 IA10 Ale 16 Bombardier Canada UBI 40 mUIion Ravi Mahubani 01.01.2003 L·33 Solo Glider Letecke ZavOttt Czech US$ 25,700 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

359 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 360 • B 6.

7.

B.

9.
7.

B.

9.

HY Grade Patters Ltd. 31.1.2003 Falcon 900B Ale 15 Falcon France US$ 21.5 million TVS Motor Co. lB.l1.2oo2 B200Ale Essar Investment Ltd. 22.5.2002 B200 Ale U.P.

Gov!.

Lucknow 23.1.2003 King Air-B-2OO Ale 6 7 7 Beecheraft Beechcraft Beeehcraft USA USA USA US$ 2,690,000 US$ 2,950,000 US$ 5,829,723 Out of the above companies, only Mis Grasim Industries have imported an aircraft bearing registration SI.

No.

VT-BAV, Gulf Stream 100 as on date.

[Eng/ish] Fire Brigade Vehicles for Airports 3675.


SHRI AMBAREESHA: SHRI C. SREENIVASAN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Airports Authority of India (AAI) propose to acquire or have already acquired/purchased Fire Brigade vehicles (TART ARA) for all the airports in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; Tenders (ACFTs) in June-July 2000.
Tenders were received from following 11 firms; WAWRZASZEK, Poland: SOMATI EQUIPMENT NV, Belgium; VOLVO TRUCK CORP, USA; SIDES, France; IVEKO MAGIRUS, Germany; ROSENBAUER INTERNATIONAL, Austria; CARMICHAE~ INTERNATIONAL, UK; TOVARNA HASICI TECHNIKY, Czech Republic; REYNOLDS BOUGHTON, England & SITECO LTD, Korea.

Finally commercial bid of 4 firms namely SIDES, France, IVECO MAGIRUS, Germany, ROSENBAUER INTERNATIONAL, Austria & TOVARNA HASICI Techniky, Czech Republic were opened.
Their quoted price were 18032524.87, 16992724.29, 19328379.27 & 16764929.08 INR per landed unit respectively.

AAI placed orders on the lowest tenderer Tovama Hasici Techniky, Czech Republic on June 21, 2001.

First lot of 13 ACFTs have been received during January 2003.

Second lot of 12 and balance lot of 18 ACFTs are expected to be delivered in June and September-October 2003.
(c) whether global tenders have been/were invited in this regard; (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of companies/corporations from which the tenders have been receiv~d and prices quoted by them; (e) Does not arise.

(f) No, Sir.

(g) Does not arise.

(e) if not.

the reasons therefor; (f) whether the AAI has arranged for training its fire personnel on these vehicles before going in for mass purchase; (g) if so, the details of training given, period of training.
cost of training and countries where this training was given; and (h) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): <a) to (d) Yes.

Sir.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) had invited global tenders for procurement of 43 Airfield Crash Fire (h) Operation training to the fire personnel is imparted at the time of induction of crash tenders.
For the first lot of 13 ACFTs the operation training was arranged through the supplier at Delhi in February 2003.

[Translation} Setting up of National Milk Grid 3676.
DR. RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to set up a national milk grid; (b) if so, details thereof; 361 Written AnswslS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 362 (c) whether the milk producers face difficulties in marketing their milk and do not get even remunerative prices; (d) if so, the action taken by the Govemment to ensure marketing facility and remunerative prices of milk to the milk producers; and (e) the quality of milk taken from Bihar to Kolkata, Delhi and other neighbouring States?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) There is no proposal to set up a National Milk Grid.

However, milk flow takes place from surplus area to deficit area through infrastructure set up under cooperative and private sector.

(c) and (d) Milk producers who are members of cooperatives do not generally face difficulties in marketing their milk and getting remunerative prices.
There are around 1,00,000 numbers of dairy cooperatives at the village level which are linked to about 177 milk plants spread all over the country for processing and marketing of milk and milk products.

This ensures regular and remunerative market for member milk producers of the dairy cooperatives.

However, there are some difficulties some times in flush season.
(e) The quality of milk from Bihar to Kolkata, Delhi and other neighbouring States supplied by the cooperatives is generally as per the standards laid down by the receiving processing plant.

{English] Development of Tourism 3677.
SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIl<: SHRI ASHOK N. MOHOL: SHRI RAMSHETH THAKUR: SHRIMATI RAJKUMARI RATNA SINGH: SHRI HARIBHAI CHAUDHARY: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the details of assistance provided to the State Governments for development of tourism during the Ninth Five Year Plan; (b) the extent to which it is higher than that of Eighth Five Year Plan; (c) the proposed outlay for Tenth FIVe Year Plan; (d) the number of spots developed by the Govemment during the Ninth Five Year Plan; (e) the number of proposals sent by the State Govemments to the Union Government for assistance during the current financial year; and (f) the steps taken by the Union Govemment do clear the proposals?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (d) The Department of Tourism, Government of India in consultation with the State GovemmentslUT Administrations sanctioned 1563 projects involving an amount of Rs.

372.43 crores while it was Rs.

157.96 crores for 963 projects during Eighth Five Year Plan.

The Planning Commission has indicated a Plan Outlay of Rs.

2900.00 crores for the 10th Five Year Plan.


(e) and (f) Based on the proposals received and consultation held with the State Governments/UT Administrations, 212 projects involving an amount of Rs.

111 crores have been sanctioned during the year 2002-03 for development and promotion of tourism in the country.

{Translation] Growth Rate In Agriculture Sector 3678.
SHRI SUNDER LAL TIWARI: SHRI SATYAVRAT CHATURVEDI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government had decided to achieve more than 4 per cent growth rate in the agriculture sector every year in the National Agriculture Policy announced in July, 2000; and (b) if so, the area of land reclaimed and the per year growth in the agriculture production registered since July, 2000 till date, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The National Agriculture Policy announced in July, 2000 envisages achievement of over 4 per cent growth in the agricultural sector.

(b) Reclamation of land for cultivation gets reflected in the increase in the area of cultivated land consisting of net sown area and current fallow land.
According to the latest Land Use Statistics compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture at the national level, the cultivated area has 363 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions increased from 129 million hectares in 1950-51 to 156 million hectares in 1999-2000.

However, there was no increase in cultivated area in the 1990's.

Therefore, due 10 the limitation on the further expansion of land for cultivation, agricultural growth depends mainly on measures aimed at raising the productivity of land.
The State-wise growth in agricultural production measured in terms of contribution of agriculture to State Domestic Product at 1993-94 prices for the years 1999- 2000 and 2000-2001 is given in the statement enclosed.

Statement Rajasthan Sikkim Tamilnadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttaranchal West Bengal 2 3 (-) 13.1 (-) 9.7 18.4 .
(-) 5.1 3.4 9.1 N.A 1.6 N.A 2.3 2.9 (-) 1.9 N.A (-) 2.2 Growth rate of Contribution of Agriculture to State Domestic Product at 1993-94 prices N.A: Not Available Source: Central Statistical Organisation.

State 1999-2000 2000-01 [English] Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Jharkhand Goa GUJarat Haryana 2 (-) 7.0 6.6 (-) 0.1 (-) 7.6 2.7 12.5 3 13.6 8.8 (-) 2.5 0.9 N.A.
(-) 10.7 (-) 31.5 (-) 13.8 5.0 Himachal Pradesh (-) 7.7 Jammu & Kasmir Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh 4.9 15.0 1.7 6.8 1.5 12.9 (-) 0.9 2.5 1.8 (-) 32.4 Chhattisgarh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab (-) 6.4 N.A 1.8 0.4 15.8 N.A 13.7 (-) 13.5 3.8 (-) 4.8 N.A N.A Sale of Centaur Hotel 3679.

SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAL: DR. M.V.V.S.

MURTHI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether Centaur Hotel was acquired by Batra Hospitalities for Rs.
83 crores but was resold for around Rs.

115 crores to the Sahara Group in October 2002; (b) if so, whether the Government propose to enquire into the matter; and (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (c) The' Centaur Hotel, Mumbai Airport was sold to MIs.

Batra Hospitality Private Limited (BHPL) on a consideration amount of Rs.

831-crores.
831-crores.

The entire shareholding of Mis BHPL was sold by the Batra Group to Sahara India Group at a consideration of Rs.

115 crores.

The matter was referred to the learned Attorney General of India through Law Ministry for his opinion.

Learned Attorney General has opined that no violation of the agreement has taken place.

In view of this, Government has not instituted any enquiry in to this matter.

Irrigation project_ of 0rI_.

(-) 8.8 (-) 6.8 7.0 2.0 3680.


SHRI PARSURAM MAJHI: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: 365 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 366 (a) whether target dates were fixed for completion of irrigation projects in Orissa during the Ninth Five Year Plan; (b) if so, the names and the number of projects; (c) whether any of these projects have been completed as per schedule; (d) if not, the reasons therefor, and (e) the time by when the projects are likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (e) The details of ongoing major/medium irrigation projects of Orissa identified by the Ministry of Water Resources for completion during IX plan are given in the statement enclosed.

The main reasons for delay in completion of these irrigation projects are paucity of funds and delay in land acquisition.
Stlltement Ongoing Major and Medium Projects of Orissa identified by Ministry of Water Resources for completion during IX Plan Project Name SI.

No.

Started in Plan Estimated Cost Original Latest (Amount Rs.

in crore)/(Potential in Th.Ha.)

Cumulative Expenditure upto end of IX Plan Amount Ultimate Potential Potential Completion created upto IX Plan Date District Benefited Major Projects 1.

2.

Potteru Upper Kolab Medium Project 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Baghua SI.


I Badnala Birups Genguti Island Irrigation Sapuabadajore Satiguda IV V AP 78-80 VII VII VI VII • Projects yet to be completed.

[Translation] 14.81 24.05 162.86 492.32 174.37 298.24 109.88 88.76 102.62 84.44 Malkangiri 2003 Koraput 0.83 91.75 1.35 4.05 15.36 4.03 14.87 105.88 11.46 59.03 4.52 121.10 12.99 22.11 l.n 13.74 6.92 3.75 13.59 11.00 4.09 5.10 12.02 Ganjam Koraput Cuttak Dankanal Malkangiri Promotion of Aquaculture In Madhya PradHh 3681.
SHRI VIJAY KUAMR KHANDELWAl: wm the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have accorded approval for promotion of aquaculture in fresh water in Madhya Pradesh during 2002-2003; and (b) if so, by when the amount of the centre' share is likely to be released for the purpose?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Under the ongoing Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Development of Freshwater Aquaculture, a sum of Rs.
82.65 lakhs has been revalidated to the Govemment of Madhya Pradesh during 2002-03 which was available 367 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 368 with the State Government as an unspent balance of Central share.

Central Assistance to Develop cattle Breed In Kamataka [English] Science City Near Rajkot 3682.
SHRI SAVSHIBHAI MAKWANA: Will the Minister 01 TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have received any proposal Irom the Government 01 Gujarat to set up a science city near Rajkot; and 3684.

SHRI R.l.
SHRI R.l.

JALAPPA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Govemment have provided financial assistance to Kamataka ~o develop cattle breed in the State; (b) if so, the amount released so far; (c) the details of the places where the said scheme is being implemented in the State; and (b) il so, the details thereof?

(d) the progress of the scheme?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.
(b) Does not arise.

Formulation of Agricultural Policy 3683.

DR. M.P.
DR. M.P.

JAISWAl: PROF. DUKHA BHAGAT: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government propose to formulate agricultural policy with 20 per cent as budgetary support and 25 per cent of the total loans earmarked for the said sector by commercial banks; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Govemment are also setting up an Agricultural Finance Corporation in each State; (d) if so, the salient features of the proposed corporation; and (e) il not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) and (e) Do not arise.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.

During 9th Plan a sum of Rs.

525.49 lakh was provided under Extension of Frozen Semen Technology and National Bull Prediction Programme for development of cattle and Buffalo in Kamataka.
(c) The Scheme was implemented in the entire State of Karnataka.

(d) Out of Rs.

525.49 lakh a sum of Rs.

183.02 lakh was revalidated during 2002-03 which is still to be utilized.

Therefore, the achievement of physical targets are also incomplete.

Inland Tourism 3685.


SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether Inland tourism has been affected due to Eco-Sensitive Zones declared by Ministry of Environment and Forests in various parts of the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this direction; (c) whether any protests have been made against Eco-Sensitive Zones to safeguard Inland tourism; and (d) if so, the details and the steps taken to boost Inland tourism in such areas?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) and (b) Union Ministry of Environment and Forests have so far issued three Notifications declaring Dahanu Taluka, Mahableshwar-Panchgani and Matheran all in Maharashtra as Eco-Sensitive Zones under 369 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 370 the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The State Government of Maharashtra have informed the Central Government that no effect on Inland Tourism activity has been reported.
(d) whether the Government have invited various institutions pioneering in conservation of monuments for counselling and providing technical expertise to carry out the task of maintaining the monuments in the country; and (c) The State Govemment of Maharashtra informed that there has been no protest on record from any agency.

(e) if so, the details thereof?


(d) The State Government of Maharashtra has informed that a Zonal Master Plan for Eco-Sensitive Zones which includes a Tourism Master Plan as well, is under preparation for developing Inland Tourism in the notified areas.

Conservation of Monuments 3686.

SHRI P.O.
ELANGOVAN: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have constituted any high-level advisory board or standing committee for the restoration, conservation and good maintenance of protected monuments in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the composition of the committee and the State-wise representation; (c) the details of the expenditure incurred for the conservation and maintenance of protected monuments in the country during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise; THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) and (b) No, Sir.
However, the Government have constituted Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA) which is reconstituted every four years for the purpose of close interaction of the Archaeological Survey of India with the representatives of all the State/Union Territory Govts,.

Indian universities and learned societies in the field of archaeological research and training in addition to two Members of Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha.
The CABA also forms a Standing Committee by electing five members from amongst themselves.

(c) The details are given in enclosed statement.
(d) and (e) Over the years, the Archaeological Survey of India has invited/engaged for monument-related specHic scientific investigation various specialized institutions such as the Geological Survey of India, Nagpur; the Central Water Power Research Station, Pune; the Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee; the Regional Engineering College, Warangal; and National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad; the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, etc.

S.No.
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State/Union Territory 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 Stlltement (Rupees in Lakhs) 2 Andhra Pradesh Assam Arunachal Pradesh Bihar Chhattisgarh Delhi Daman & Diu Goa 1.

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3 136.29 120.18 5.00 134.00 219.96 15.00 39.n 4 114.39 99.58 1.BO 86.48 16.70 2n.14 23.61 50.61 5 417.16 89.49 0.39 112.21 5.75 996.75 15.69 82.57 371 Written Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions 372 2 9.

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Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Nagaland Orissa Pondicherry (U.T.)
Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttaranchal West Bengal Unregistered Builders 3687.
SHRI SI.

;RESH RAMRAO JADHAV: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether builders across the country have not registered themselves with the authority concemed.

for cess collection under Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Cess Act, 1996; (b) if so, the reasons therefor alongwith the steps taken in this regard; and (c) the States where the WeHare Authority has been set up from the funds raised from cess collection?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl) (a) There is no provision under the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996 for registration of an employer engaged in construction work.

However, under Section 7 of the Building & Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service), Act, 1996, every employer of an establishment to which its commencement shall get himseH registered.
this Act applies on (b) and (c) The Building & Other Construction Workers (RECS) Act, 1996 is implemented by both the 373 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 374 CentraVState GovemmentslUTs in respective spheres.

The Central Government have framed rules, notified the authorities for the implementation of the Act in the establishments in Central sphere.

Only State Govemments of Kerala & Delhi have adopted and started implementing the Act.
Government of Tamil Nadu are implementing their own similar Act.

Other State Governments like Punjab, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh are in the different stages of adoption of the Act like framing of rule or constitution of Welfare Boards.

The Government is regularly requesting the State Building & Other Construction Workers (RECS) Act, 1996.

Policy on GM Crop and Food 3688.


SHRIMATI SHYAMA SINGH: SHRI NARESH PUGLIA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have decided to redraft International Airport at Bangalore 3689.

SHRI G. PUTTA SWAMY GOWDA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the process of land acquisition for constructing an intemational airport at Bangalore has been completed; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) and (b) As per the information available from Bangalore International Airport Limited, the process of acquisition of land is completed.

Government of Karnataka has taken further action for acquisition of additional land, which is required for runway re-orientation.

[Translation] the policy on GM Crop and Food; Protection of Monuments In U.P.

and Deihl (b) if so, the reasons therefor; 3690.


DR. BALI RAM: Will the Minister of TOURISM (c) whether the GM Crop and Food policy adopted earlier was ineffective to deal with various problems faced by the Government; and (d) if so, the facts and details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (d) The release of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into the Environment is governed by the MRuies for manufacture, use, import, export and storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells'.
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has been constituted for approval of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production as well as approval of proposals relating to release of Genetically Engineered Organisms and products in to the environment including experimental field trials.
With a view to synergise various efforts and activities of the relevant Ministries/Departments and maintain effective coordination and implementation of the existing policy, an Inter-Ministerial Meeting on G.M.

Crop/ Food Policy was held in the Ministry of Environment and Forests on 26th February, 2003, in which it was decided to constitute a smaller working group with representatives from the relevant MinistrieslDepartments to address these issues.
AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether there is an immediate need to repair/ restore and develop many archaeological monuments located in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi; (b) if so.

the steps being taken by the Government for the repair, restoration and development of the said monuments; (c) whether the amount required for some of the monuments has already been sanctioned even though repairing/restoration works have not yet started; and (d) if so, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) to (d) Archaeological conservation, upkeep and maintenance are an ongOing process and the Archaeological Survey of India has prepared perspective plan for comprehensive and integrated conservation and development of the monuments identified throughout the country including Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

The funds spent during the last two years in respect of Uttar Pradesh "I'\rl Delhi amount to Rs.

1095 lakh and 1274 Iakh respectively.


375 WriNen Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions 376 [English] Economy Depend on Performance of Agriculture the increase over the years.

The total GCF conSisting 01 both public and private sector investments in agriculture has therefore increased from Rs.

14,895 Crore in 1993- 99 to 18057 Grore in 2001-02.

3691.
3691.

SHRI V. VETRISElVAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: [Translation] (a) whether overall growth of Indian economy has depended much upon the performance of agriculture; (b) il so.

whether over the years, not much public IIlveslrnent has been made on its development; (c) if so.

the facts in this regard and the reasons therefor; and Right to Clean Environment ~s Fundamental Right 3692.
SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether any proposal is under consideration of the Government to include the right to clean environment in the fundamental rights; (d) the steps being taken by the Government to give due atlention towards the investment in this sector?
(b) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The overall growth of the economy, measured in terms 01 GDP.

depends on growth of both the agricultural and on-agncultural sector.

Though the share of Agriculture Sector In GDP has fallen to 22 per cent in 2001-02, it is Significant enough to affect the overall growth of the economy.
(b) to (d) The Gross Capital Formation (GCF) from public Investment in agriculture in real terms during the years from 1998-99 are as under: Public Sector GGF in Agriculture (Rs.

Crore at 1993-94 prices) Year 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 GCF 3870 4222 3919 4794 Public investment in agriculture consists mainly of expenditure on irrigation projects.

As may be seen from the above table the declining trend of public investment was reversed in the year 2001-02.
The investment by the public sector helps in the augmentation of irrigation and other facilities by the farmers.

Consequently.

the private investment in agriculture which is predominantly due to investment by the individual farmers has been on (c) by when the final decision in this regard is likely to be taken?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) No, Sir.

(b) and (c) Does not arise.

[English] Campaign Agalnst_ Child Labour 3693.


SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Campaign Against Child labour has organised three-day national event in Mysore to force the issue back on the political and public agenda; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJA Y GOEl) (a) and (b) The Campaign Against Child Labour (CACl) had organized a three-day event in Mysore, which focused on generating public opinion against child labour, specially girl child labour.

Women Workers In Night Shifts 3694.


SHRI SHRIPRAKASH JAISWAl: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are considering to lift the ban on women worl<ing on night shifts in factories; 377 Written Answel5 CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 378 (b) if so, details thereof; (c) whether the Government have taken any steps to ensure that women working in the night shifts would be provided sufficient protection; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GaEL) (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.
With a view to ensuring optimal utilization of the installed capacity, promotion of export and generation of employment opportunities for women, Government had decided to ratify Protocol of 1990 to the ILO Night Work (Women)) Convention (Revised), 1948 to provide flexibility in the matter of employment of women during night and related amendment to the Factories Act, 1948.
(c) and (d) Yes, Sir., The occupier of the factory shall be responsible for providing adequate safeguards a& regards to occupational safety and health, equal opportunities, adequate protection to their dignity, honour and safety and their transportation from factory premises to nearest point of their residence.

Augmentation of Tourism In Eastern India 3695.


SHRI TRllOCHAN KANUNGO: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the important places of tourist attractions In Eastern India, State-wise; (b) the number of domestic/foreign tourists visited such places during each of the last three years, State- wise; and (c) the comprehensive packages proposed for Tenth Plan to augment tourism in such places, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) Some of the important tourist attractions in Eastern India State-wise are as follows: 1.

Bihar: Bodhgaya, Gaya, Madhubani, Nalanda, Patna, Pawapuri, Vaishali.

2.

Jharkhand: Baidyanath, Dau (Deogarh), Parasnath, Ranchi, Rajgir.

3.

Orissa: Bhubaneswar, Chilka lake, Cuttack, Chandipur, Gopalpur-on-sea, Hirakud, Kanaru, lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, Puri, Sambalpur, Taptapani, Khandagiri.

4.
4.

West Bengal: Bakkhali, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Durgapur, Digha Beach, Kalingpong, Kurseong, Mayapuri, Murshidabad, Maldagour, Pandua.

Mirik, Shantiniketan, Japardeep, Vishnupur.

(b) The details of domestic/foreign tourists visited these States during the last three years are as under:- State Bihar Jharkhand Orissa Year 2000 2001 2002 2000 2001 2002 2000 2001 2002 Domestic Foreign 5520589 6061168 73321 85673 2755154 164098 N.A.

353177 313134 N.A.
353177 313134 N.A.

2979 2244 2888392 23723 3109976 22854 3289205 23279 West Bengal 2000 4737112 197061 2001 2002 4943097 284092 8503573 5313335 (c) Central financial assistance is now provided for Integrated Development of tourist circuits and Product!

Infrastructure and Destination Development projects.

These circuits/destinations are identified in consultation and Interaction with the State GovernmentslUT Administrations.

Stipend to Apprentice Trainees 3696.
SHRI NARESH PUGLIA: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) the amount allocated for apprenticeship training in the country during the last three years; (b) the details thereof, State-wise and year-wise; (c) the details of amount of stipend given to apprentice trainees diploma holders and graduate engineers; (d) whether the Government have now made some reduction in the stipend money and thus the State Governments are not getting adequate funds for the scheme; 379 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 380 (e) il so, the details thereof; (e) Does not arise.
(I) the steps the Government have taken to increase the amount 01 stipend to be given to apprentice trainees lor ITI trained diploma holders and graduate engineers; (9) whether there is any proposal to make it compulsory for all ITI trained persons to get apprenticeship training: and (hI II so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therelo() THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEL) (a) The Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Human Resource Development operate Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) for Trade Apprentices and Graduate/ Technician/Technician (Vocational) Apprentices respectively.
The total funds allocated during the last three years were as follows: (f) The rates of stipend are revised every two years based on the Consumer Price Index.

(g) There is no proposal to make it compulsory for all Industrial Training Institute (ITI) trained persons to get apprenticeship training.

(h) The National Trade Certificate awarded on successful completion of training is a recognized qualification for the purpose of employment.
The ITI pass outs also have the option to undergo apprenticeship training.

Polluting Mines 3697.

SHRI K.P.

SINGH DEO: Will the Minister 01 ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment have identified any mines in Sukinda Valley in Orissa which are causing air and water pollution; (Rs.
in lakh) (b) if so, the details thereof; and Funds allocated lor operating ATS tor Year 2000·2001 2001·2002 2002·2003 Trade Apprentices 361.53 360.66 368.07 GraduateIT echnicianl Technician (Vocational) Apprentices 2400.00 2400.00 2350.00 No lunds are however allocated by the Central Government to the State/UT Governments towards Apprenticeship Training Programme.

(c) the steps taken by the Government to tackle the menace of pollution?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) to (c) There are fourteen operating mines in Sukinda Valley in Orissa out of which eight are causing water and air pollution.

To prevent and control pollution from these mines, Orissa State Pollution Control Board (OS PCB) is monitoring the mining areas and the quality of near by water bodies.

OSPCB has taken steps for setting up requisite pollution control facilities in the mines.

(b) Does not arise.
(b) Does not arise.

Increase In Malaysian Airlines flights to Hyderabad (c) The Rates of stipend payable to different categories 01 apprentices are as follows: 3698.

DR. MANDA JAGANNATH: SHRI RAM MOHAN GADDE: Rs.

820 p.m. for 1st year, Rs.

940 p.m. for 2nd year, Rs.

1090 p.m. for 3rd year and Rs.

1230 p.m. for 4th year lor Trade Apprentices.

Rs.

1970 p.m. for Graduate, Rs.

1400 p.m. for Technician (Diploma Holders) & Rs.

1090 p.m. for Technician (Vocational) apprentices.


(d) No Sir, the rates of stipend have not been reduced.
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment of Andhra Pradesh has requested the Union Government to increase flight frequency of Malaysian Airlines to Hyderabad from 1 to 7 per week; (b) if so, whether this issue was discussed during the bilateral talks between the Hon'bJe Prime Minister of India and the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Malaysia; 381 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 382 (c) if so, the outcome and the details thereof; and (d) the action proposed to be taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (d) During the last round of bilateral air services talks between the Government of India and the Government of Malaysia held on 22-23 January, 2003 in New Delhi, the designated airlines of Malaysia has been permitted to operate two additional frequencies per week to/from Hyderabad, subject to a commercial agreement with the designated airlines of India, in addition to one service being operated by them at present, as requested by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Promotion of Poultry 3699.

SHRI ANANTA NAYAK: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have introduced any Central Scheme to promote poultry; (b) if so.

the details thereof; Jharkhand Kerala Madhya Pradesh Meghalaya Mizoram Orissa Rajasthan Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttaranchal West Bengal 2 25.48 85.00 68.00 85.00 70.00 68.00 77.79 85.00 68.00 68.00 68.00 Coastal Protection Development Advisory CommlttH the States where said scheme has been (C) Introduced; 3700.
SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI DEO: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (d) the number of beneficiaries availed the Central Scheme in Orissa during the last three years; and (e) the steps taken by the Govemment in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (c) This Department is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme "Assistance to State Poultry Farms" in all the StateslUTs of the country the Xth Plan (2002- 03 to 2006-07).
The pattem of assistance is 100% for North Eastern States including Sikkim and on 80:20 Centre to State basis for other States.

Under the scheme one time financial assistance is provided to selected State poultry farms to suitably strengthen them for strictly maintaining low-input technology breeding stock.
(d) an~ (e) The assistance provided to the States including Orissa under this scheme is as under: State Amount sanctioned (Rupees in lakhs) Assam Chhattisgarh Himachal Pradesh 2 170.00 68.00 59.87 (a) whether Coastal Protection Development Advisory Committee (CPDAC) was formed in 1995; (b) if so, the steps taken to protect degradation and development of coastal region in the country including Orissa; and (c) the financial outlay proposed for Tenth Five Year Plan?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) Beach Erosion Board (BEB) constituted in 1966 under the Chairmanship 01 Chairman, Central Water Commission (erstwhile CW&PC), was reconstituted and renamed as Coastal Protection and Development Advisory Committee (CPDAC) by Ministry of Water Resources, Govarnment of India in April 1995 under the Chairmanship of Member (RM), Central Water Commission.

(b) The National Coastal Protection Project (Phase- I) estimated to coast Rs.
1095.911 crore for protection of vulnerable coastal reaches from sea erosion incorporating proposals as received from the States of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamilnadu, West Bengal ana UT of Pondicherry has been prepared and is under process for identifying the funding agency.
383 Written Answers APRil 7, 2003 to Questions Also a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, "Critical anti erosion works in coastal and other than Ganga Basin States" was reproposed to the Planning Commission for Implementation during X Plan, who have given some observations which are being attended to.

(c) the financial outlay of Rs.

30 crore has been provided under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, "Critical anti erosion works in coastal and other than Ganga Basin States" tor implementation during X Plan.
{Translation] Employees In EPF Scheme 3701.

SHRI ARUN KUMAR: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state the number of employees III Bihar who are covered under the employees provident tund scheme?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF lABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): The number ot employees in Bihar covered under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 is 3,42,366 as on 31.03.2002.
(h) if so, the details thereof and the reasons theretor'l THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY o~ (SHRI N.T FOOD PROCESSING SHANMUGAM): (a) There are 5 employees belonging Ie OBCs which include 1 in Group 'A', 3 in Group 'B' and 1 in Group 'c' category who have been recruited by Ihls Ministry after introduction of reservation for OBCs.

INDUSTRIES (b) As per the Government Orders the percentage ot reservation provided to the OBCs is 27% in the Union Government Services.
(c) to (e) The points reserved for oacs are filled up as per Post Based Reservation Roster.

One post oj Inspector [Fruit and Vegetable Preservation (F&VP,: reserved for OBC has already been notified for nominali~~ from the Staff Selection Commission.

Regarding one post of Senior Inspecting Officer (F&VP) reserved for aBC candidate, nomination of UPSC has already been received for appointment.

(f) No, Sir.

(g) and (h) Do not arise.

Vacant Posts Under OBC Category [English] 3702.


SHRI BAL KRISHNA CHAUHAN: Will the Minister 01 FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: la) the total number 01 employees belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) under category A,B,C and D In the departments and undertakings under his Ministry at present, category-wise; (b) the percentage of reservation provided to the OBCs in Ihe Union Government services; Supply of TractorsIPower Tillers to PRlslPACs 3703.
SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY: Will the Minister 01 AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether any scheme viz, "mechanized farming and maintenance of workshop facilities" with an outlay of Rs.

564.00 lakhs is being implemented by the Agriculture Department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands under which 10 Nos.
Tractors and 20 Nos, Power Tillers were to be supplied to the PRIS/PACs; (c) whether the reservation quota of OBCs has been completely filled up in the departments and undertakings under his Ministry; (b) if so, the number of Tractors and Power Tillers procured and supplied to the PRIS/PACs upto October 2002; and (d) it nol, the reasons therefor; (c) if not, by when the same will be procured?
Ie) the lime by when reservation quota for the said classes IS likely to be filled up: (I) whether there is a provision of reservation for the OBCs al the time of their promotion also; (9) it so, whether the posts reserved for OBCs are filled up by general category candidates in case the candidates belonging to OBC are not available; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The Union Territory Administration of Andaman and Nicobar have informed that a provision has been made to provide 10 nos.
of tractors and 20 nos.

of power tillers each year, during the Tenth Plan Under the scheme "Mechanised Farming and Maintenance of Workshop Facilities" .

385 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 386 (b) and (c) A total of 34 tractors have been supplied during 2001-2002 and 2002-2003, to the PRls.

The Union Territory Administration have further procured 15 tractors and 20 power tillers for supply to the PRls, which will be supplied soon.

{Translation] Worship Places as Tourist Sites 3704.
SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the number of worship places developed as tourist sites in various States including Jharkhand during the last two years; and (b) the funds allocated to the State Govemments for the purpose during the last two years, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) The Department of Tourism, Government of India in consultation with State GovemmentslUT Administrations sanctioned 572 projects which includes projects related to places of worship involving an amount of Rs.

142.57 crores to all the Statesl UTs in the country including the State of Jharkhand during the years 2000-01 and 2001-02.

(b) A Statement Showing State-wise financial assistance sanctioned during the last two years i.e.
2000- 01 and 2001-02 is annexed.

State-wise Central Financial Assistance Sanctioned During the Years 2000-01 and 2001-02 Statement S.No.

State/UT 2 Andhra Pradesh Assam Arunachal Pradesh Bihar Chhattisgarh Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh J&K Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra 1.

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2 Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttaranchal Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Andaman & Nicobar Chandigarh Dadar Nagar Haveli Delhi Daman & Diu Lakshadweep Pondicherry Total o 5 6 5 4 3 2 5 20 5 3 5 17 o 2 6 3 209 6 o 87.87 73.25 41.54 38.05 17.50 5.00 108.83 533.67 114.40 65.51 55.74 229.85 o 8.00 3.70 55.Q1 5.00 17.00 78.61 5609.35 [English] Forest Land Sc.m In Gul .... t 3705.
COL. (RETD).

SONA RAM CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government are aware of the Rs.

2000 crores forest land scam in Gujarat as reported in the Times of India dated February 12, 2003; (b) if so, the details and the facts thereof; (c) whether encroachment of over 60,000 acres of forest land comes under Badodra, Bharuch and Panchmahals districts only; (d) if so, whether the Government propose to conduct survey of fO!
'8St land encroachment in other district of Gujarat also; (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (f) the action taken by the Government against the guilty persons involved in the said land scam?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) A news item had appeared in the national daily 'The Times of Inelia' dated: 12.2.2003, first para of which reads-"The Gujarat Forest Department has unearthed the scam in the State estimated at over Rs.

389 Written AnsW61W CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 390 2000 crores.
It involves encroachment of over 60,000 acres of land belonging to sanctuaries, reserved forests and protected forests in the districts of Vadodara, (f) if so, steps proposed to be taken for inclusion in the list?

Bharauch and Panchmahals·.

Taking note of this, Central THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI Government sought report from the State Govemment on JAG MOHAN): (a) Ves, Sir.

14.2.2003.

(c) to (e) The State Govemment has informed on to the World Heritage Ust.
(b) and (c) No city in India has yet been nominated 20.3.2003 that an area of about 36556.40 ha.

has been reported under encroachment in different circles of the State.

(d) to (f) A proposal has been formulated to include more sites from India, including Hyderabad City in the revised tentative list for World Heritage Status.

However, (f) Government of Gujarat have informed that the Golconda Fort already figures in the existing tentative list State Government have constituted a District level of UNESCO.
Committee under the chairmanship of District Collector with District Superintendent of Police and Deputy Conservator of Forests as members to oversee the operation of removal of encroachments.

Out of 36556.40 ha.

encroached forest area, 14416.8585 ha.

area has been evicted so far as on date 20.3.2003.

The Government of Gujarat have also constituted a State Level Committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary to monitor the situation regarding encroachment Irrigation Scheme.

3707.
3707.

SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether his Ministry has proposed 10 new schemes for irrigation during the Tenth Plan Period; (b) if so, the details thereof; on forest lands.

The Committee while monitoring the (c) whether inspite of starting Tenth Plan the Ministry situation will also fix responsibility of field formations has not been able to submit detailed proposals to the including the revenue officers for their failure to prevent!
Planning Commission for these schemes; and evict encroachment.

Hyderabad a.

Heritage City 3706.

SHRI Y. V. RAO: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (d) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Govemment to submit proposals to the Planning Commission for early clearance and to start work?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) The Ministry has proposed (a) whether the Govemment are aware that UNESCO to introduce ten new schemes during the Tenth Five Year has recognized many ~ities in the world as World Heritage Plan, which are not specifically meant for irrigation Cities; (b) if so, whether any Indian city particularly Hyderabad features in the list; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) if not, the steps proposed to be taken to include some Indian cities in World Heritage List; (e) whether Hyderabad meets all the requirements for being included in the World Heritage List; and development projects.
The schemes are mainly intended for capacity building and facility creation in some of the technical organisations of the Ministry as well as for augmenting ground water resources, flood control, drainage improvement and anti-erosion works in various parts of the country.
(b) to (d) The ten new schemes proposed to be introduced during Tenth Plan along with their status and the steps being taken to get the schemes approved are indicated in the Table below: 391 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 392 SI.No.

Name of Scheme Status of approval and steps being taken therefor 2 3 1.

Water Quality Assessment Authority.

The 12-Member Authority is headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests and Commissioner (Water Management).
Ministry of Water Resources is the Member-Secretary.

The Second Meeting of the AuthOrity is scheduled to b9 held on 8.4.03 to fi']8lise the action plan of the Authority.

The formulation of the scheme te carry out the activities of the Authority will be taken up after the action plan of the Authority is finalised.

The proposal for the scheme as formulated by the Central Water Commission was sent to the Planning Commission for in-principle approval.
Subsequently in response to certain issues raised by the Planning Commission, the Ministry has submitted its views on the issues and requested to the Planning Commission for according i:'I- principle approval.

The Planning Commission has accorded in-principle approval to the scheme.

The scheme is now waiting for final approval of the competent authority in the Ministry, for which the Finance Wing of the Ministry is completing necessary processes.
Upgradation of facilities and skills in Central Water Commission regarding Dam Safety and Rehabilitation.

Setting up specialized units in Hydroelectric Designs, Pump Storage and strengthening of Instrumentation Directorate of Central Water Commission.

Modernisation and upgradation of Research facilities in Central Water and Power Research Station.

Following the in-principle approval accorded by the Planning Commission, the scheme has been approved by the SFC in March, 2003.
Improvement of Canal Control through modern techniques and technology.

Development of Ground Water Resources and Rain Water Harvesting in major cities.

Improvement of Drainage in the country including Mokama Tal area.

Critical anti-erosion works in coastal and other than Ganga Basin States.

The scheme as formulated by the Central Water and Power Research Station has envisaged an extemal funding support under the Indo French Financial Aid Programme.
Further processing of the scheme is held up for want of firm commitment of the French Govemment in this regard.

The Commitment of French Govemment for the scheme is being ascertained before further processing for in-principle approval of the Planning Commission.

The proposal for the scheme was sent to the Planning Commission, which did not support it on the grounds that the activities proposed can be covered under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Artificial Recharge of Ground Water.
Accordingly, the Ministry has formulated the proposal for the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Artificial Recharge of Grol,lnd Water which was sent to the Planning Commission in February 2003 for its in-principle approval.

The matter is being persued with Planning Commission for early clearance of the scheme.

The Ministry has invited proposals from the States as per their needs.
As the beneficiary States have not yet sent their proposals to be included under the scheme, the formulation of the scheme is delayed and the Central Water Commission has been entrusted the work to formulate a suitable scheme to avoid further delay_ The Ministry formulated the scheme on the basis of proposals received from some of the beneficiary States and sent to proposal to the Planning Commission for its in-principle approval.
The Planning Commission has made certain observations, which are now being looked into.

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393 Written Answel5 CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Ouestions 394 2 3 9.

New Schemes for Majuli Islands in Assam, Dibang project etc.

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Flood Control in Brahmaputra Valley One component of the scheme involving construction work relating to avulsion on the Brahmaputra at Dholla-Hathiguli has been approved for an estimated cost for Rs.
10.47 crore and is under execution by the Brahmaputra Board.

The complete scheme containing other components will be formulated separately.

The Ministry invited the list of prioritised schemes from the North- Eastem States including Sikkim and West Bengal (for the areas of North Bengal falling within the Brahmaputra Basin) for formulation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for supporting critical flood controVanti-erosion activities in the Brahmaputra Barak Valley.
There was delay in submission of the prioritised schemes by most of the North-Eastem States.

However, only the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Nagaland have so far submitted the details of prioritised schemes, whereas the States of Sikkim, Manipur and Mizoram have asked for lump sum provisions.

Meghalaya and West Bengal have not yet responded.


In order that the scheme is not delayed further, the Ministry has formulated the scheme proposal on the basis of information received from the State Govemments and is going to submit it to the Planning Commission for its in- principle approval.

Representations on Forest Depletion 3708.


SHRI A BRAHMANAIAH: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have received any representations on the depletion of forests due to products such as agarbathies and incense stick; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Govemment have conducted any study in this regard; (e) The information on the quantum of wood and bamboo used every year to make combustible products like agarbathies is not available.
Temple Survey 3709.
PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARlU:Wili the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India has a separate organisation to undertake temple survey work; (b) if so, the details of the various old temples being (d) if so, the details of the study; and currently surveyed by the said organisation; (e) the quantum of wood and bamboo used every (c) the details of the supervisory authority for the year to make combustible products like agarbathies7 temple projects in the Country; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) and (b) Yes, Sir.
Representations have been received regarding the destruction of forests due to use of agarbathies and other traditional incense sticks.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.

(d) the funds provided for the temple projects during 2002-20037 THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) Yes, Sir.

The Archaeological Su· .. ey of India has two seperate offices at Bhopal and Chellnai for undertaking temple survey work.

(b) Details are given in the statement.


395 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 396 (c) Each of these two offices is supervised by the concerned Superintending Archaeologist.

(d) The funds provided for the temple survey project offices at Bhopal and Chennai are Rs.

26.15 lakh and As.

27.60 lakh, respectively.

Statement Details of Currently Surveyed Temples I.


The temple Survey Project, Bhopal carried out the architectural survey of brick temples of Orissa in the upper Mahanadi and Prachi Valley, assigned to the Gangas and Somavamsis.

The details of a few important temples are given below: Pataleswar temple, Buddhl Komna, Dlstt.

Nuwapada The brick temple at Buddhi Komna, locaily known as Pataleswar temple, dedicated to Lord Siva, is composed 01 duel, antarala and jagamohana.
The elevation of the temple shows components of pitha, jangha and gandi.

The two-storied jangha is decorated with chaitya motifs, while the gandi with anka sikhara followed by larger amalaka and kalasa.

The door frame of the temple is decorated with Ihree dwara sakhas; the lintel is decorated with navagraha panel.

GaJalkshmi, Ganga and Yamuna On sthSllC ground, the temple may be dated to circa 9th century A.D. Indralath temple, Ranipur-Jarlal, Dlstt.
Bolanglr Indralath temple, on plan, consists of duel, antarala and jagamohana.

The elevation shows components of paga, jangha, gandi, amlaka and kalasha.

The temple originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu is now converted as Its devakosthakas contain images of a Siva temple.

Narashimha, Lakulisa, Hunuman, Trivikrama and Chamunda.

Stylistically, the temple may belong to circa 10th or 11th century A.D. Siva Temple, Belkhandl, Dlstt.
Kalahandl Dedicated to Lord Siva, the temple on plan cosists 01 duel, antarala and jagamohana and elevation- adhislhana, jangha and sikhara.

Because of extensive local renovation work, the ancient structure has totally lost its architectural features.

Siva Temple, TltUagarh, Dlstt.

Bolanglr The brick temple of Lord Siva is located on the hill top, datable to circa 8th or 9th century.

On plan, it has a garbhagriha and small mandapa.


The ancient structure has recently been renovated with the help of ancient bricks strewn at the site.

Brick Temple, Patnagarh, DIsH.

Bolanglr A brick temple, constructEld over laterite stone jagati.

has new duel and antarala on plan and adhistana and a part of jangha in elevation.

Stylistically the temple may be dated to circa 8th or 9th century A.D. Kusaleswar Temple, Baldyanath, Distt.
Boudh The east facing temple is situated on the left bank of Tel river, dedicated to Lord Siva, locally known as Kusalesvara.

The temple largely renovated, shows in the pillars of the jagamohana original decorative elements 01 lion capitals and the figures of Nagas and Naginis.

The adhisthana of the mandapa shows the mouldings of kura.

kumbha, patti and kamika.

The jangha is decorated with devakosthakas and vajramundi designs.

It may be assisgned to circa 10th Century A.D. II.


The Temple Survey Project, Chennai, carried oul architectural Survey of structural temples of Imperial Aashtrakutas scattered in Bagalkot district of Kamataka State.

The details of a few important temples are given below: Temple No.3.

In Kuntlgudl, Alhole, DIsH.

Bagalkot The temple belongs to Chalukyas of Aihole.
In the central portion of the hall stand four massive and highly decorated pillars, whereas, in the periphery less decorated pillars and pilasters of equal massiveness, support the drooping slabs of the roof.

The centrai back by of this hall is converted in to main shrine having an independent adhisthana of its own.

The garbhagriha has an ashta- sakha entrance doorway having images of dvarapalas and Ganga-Yamuna on either side.

Temple No.53 In Galangantha Group of Temples, Alhole, DIsH.
Bagalkot This temple NO.53 facing west on plan, has a garbhagriha and an open mukha-chatushki.

The temple stands on a kapota bhanda adhisthana.

The walls of the garabhagriha are relieved by bhadras, karmas.

The bhadra portion bears makara toranas.

An interesting feature of this temple is the presence of ashta-dikpalas and other divinities on the lower portions of the walls on ail the three sides.
Whereas, the upper levels of the walls are 397 Written Answets CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 398 the figures of Gods like Narashimha, Ram, Vishnu riding Garuda, Garuda and other musicians, mendicants etc.

Stylistically, it is datable to circa 10th century A.D. Hall Basappa Temple, Aihole, Distt.

Bagalkot The temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and faces cast.

On plan this temple has garbhagriha and a square guda mandapa.

The interesting feature is the main entrance doorway of the hall.
It is a three sakha door jamb, having on either side river Goddesses Yamuna and Ganga standing on their respective vahanas.

On stylistic ground, the temple may be dated to circa 9th century A.D. Chandrasekhara Temple, Pattadakkal, Distt.

Bagalkot The temple dedicated to Siva, locally known as Chandrasekhara temple, faces east.

On plan it consists of a garbhagriha, a narrow antarala and a gudamandapa.

All these three components stand on a common kapota bandha adhisthana.
The garbhagriha is relived by kudyastambhas.

There exists no superstructure on the garbhagriha.

The temple is assisgned to circa 10th century A.D. Melgudi Jain Temple, Hallur, Distt.

Bagalkot This south facing temple stands on kapota bandha adhisthana.

The exterior wails of the both garbhagriha and gudamandapa show kama, pratibhadra and bhadra parts with salilantara recesses in between and relieved by bramha kanta pilasters.
Originally the temple was dedicated to Jain faith, but presently it enshrines a linga and nandi.

Stylistically, the temple is dated to circa 9th century A.D. Visveswaragudi, Halluru, Distt.

Bagalkot Locally known as Basavesvara temple stands on kapota bandha adhisthana.

The exterior walls are relieved by kudyastambhas, thus dividing into bhadras and karmas.

There exists a hamsamala beneath the prastara kapota.

Two upper talas have usual but plain haras.


The temple complex may be dated to circa 9th century A.D. Bachalingesvara temple, Bachenagudda, DisU.

Bagalkot The square vimana temple enshrines a SivaJinga.

The interesting feature is the presence of kuta topped devakostas on the subhadra These devakostas contain images of Brahma (north) Ugra Narasimha (west) and Lakulisa (south).

The temple may be dated to circa 8th century A.D. Bhairavesvara Temple, Mahakuta, Distt.
Bagalkot This tritala Dravida vimana has, on plan, a square garbhagriha, an antarala and a gudhamandapa.

The temple dedicated to Siva, faces east.

It has a unique architectural feature in the form of four central pillers and as many as twelve pilasters existing within the garbhagriha.

Besides, there is standing image of Lord Vishnu in samabhanga which stylistically belongs to north Indian style.

This temple may be dated to circa 10th century A.D. Makaratorana in Galasanatha Temple complex, Distt.
Bagalkot.

A makara torana, stylistically attributed to the Rashtrakuta period.

bear two makaras showing foliated tails.

Each makara has two warrior-riders.

From the mouth of the makaras issue out a rajju motif.

The central two arches are occupied by Gajalkshmi and Ganesa.

The other two arches are occupied by rampant vyalas.

Stylistically, it may be dated to circa 10th century A.D. A S81ular structure with Rashtrakuta Inscription In Galaganatha Temple complex, Alhole, Dlstt.
Bagalkot A Rashtrakuta inscription of Krishna III reign was found engraved on the slab resting over the doorway of a cell.

The inscription refers to Monibattara.

a sage.

residing in the cell.

The inscription is dated Saka 868, Prajapati Samvatsara i.e.

946 A.D. Construction of DamS/IBarrages on Rivers 3710.

SHRI A. NARENDRA.
SHRI A. NARENDRA.

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the number of dams/barrages constructed on major rivers in the country; (b) the studies conducted on the adverse impact of dams in downstream areas resulting in silting of riverbeds • causing floods; and (c) the outcome thereof and the preventive steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) There are about 4050 completed large dams in the country and 475 dams are under construction which include a few barrages which conform to the norms of the large dams.

(b) and (c) The river valley projects are appraised by various appraiSing agencies before the Planning 399 Written Answers APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 400 Commission provides investment clearance to the State concerned for investment.
The adverse impacts of dams are studied under the environmental impact assessment which include negative aspects like submergence of forest and agricultural land, displacement of people, land degradation, soil erosion, water logging, effect on flora and fauna, etc.

The impact of the dam on the down stream river regime is studied as part of appraisal and the nflcessary preventive measures are taken by the implementing organisations as per the stipulations made by the appraising agencies.
(Translation] Provision of Loans to Farmers 3711.

SHRI RAJO SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the number of farmers in Bihar provided agricultural loans during the last three years and current year, category-wise; (b) the amount of loan so far recovered from the " farmers of each category; and (c) the details of the measures proposed to be taken by the Government to speed up recovery of loans from the big farmers?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) The number of farmers (Category-wise) who availed agricultural loans from Commercial Banks during the last three years is as under:- Year 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 Amount of loan recovered (Rs.

in lakhs) 25964.98 32075.99 40220.56 The recovery performance of Commercial Banks ranged between 44.14% to 46.83% during the same period.
(c) Some of the steps taken for speeding up the recovery of bank loans including those of big farmers are as under:- • Many State Governments have enacted legislation to implement recommendations of Talwar Committee relating to recovery of loans.

• Instructions have been issued for implementation of the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS) for recovering the old overdues.

• Banks have been permitted for settlement of their dues through Lok Adalat.
The RRBs have been allowed to effect recovery though Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT).

• The Cooperative Banks recover the overdues as per provisions of the respective State Cooperative Societies Act.

• Recovery of overdues particularly under Govemment sponsored programmes is done with the help of Government Department concemed.

Vacant Posts of SCslSTs Year Small farmers!

Marginal farmers Other Farmers 3712.


SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: June, 1999 June 2000 474356 • 486193 June 2001 443111 122787 106532 110841 In addition 35.74 lac borrowing members of Cooperative Credit Institutions (CCI) and Regional Rural Bank (RRBs) also availed of this facility as on 31 March, 2000.
(b) As per the available information, the amount of loan recovered by CCI and RRBs during the last three years has been as under:- (a) whether any posts of scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in different categories in various departments and undertakings of his Ministry are lying vacant; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the employees working in the said departments and undertakings have been promoted and fresh appointments have been made during the last three years; (d) if so, the year-wise and category-wise details of appointments made under the various categories during the said period and the current year till date; 401 Written Answets CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 402 (e) whether the prescribed rules have been followed regarding the recruitment and promotion of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes people; and (f) if not, the remedial steps taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) to (f) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

[Eng/ish] Jaggery Board 3713.


SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government propose to set up Jaggery Board on the lines of Tea Board and Coffee Board; (b) if so, the facts in this regard; (c) whether Haryana Govemment is not providing the required quantity of raw water to Delhi under the Inter- State water sharing agreement; and (d) thereto?
if so, the reaction of the Union Government THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) and (b) As informed by Delhi Jal Board, the pollution in raw water received through western Yamuna Canal has resulted in shutting down of Water Treatment Plants at Haiderpur and Nanglol for about 6-8 hours on nine different occasions during the past five months.

(c) Delhi Jal Board has also informed that Haryana Government is supplying raw water to Delhi as per the Inter-State Water Sharing Agreement.
(b) if 50, the details "thereof; (d) Does not arise.

(c) whether the Government have explored possibility {Trans/ation] of Jaggery export; and (d) if 50, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV): (a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Jaggery is exported from India.

(d) The export of Jaggery during last three years is as under: Year 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 Quantity exported (Tonnes) Value (As.
In lakh) 1173.46 1155.29 839.12 144.05 1292.55 432.51 Supply of Polluted Raw Water 3714.

SHRI ASHOK N. MOHOL: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether supply of polluted raw water to Delhi by Haryana has resulted in shutting down of water treatment plants; Evacuation of Indian Workers 3715.

SHRI SADASHIVRAO DADOBA MANDLlK: SHRIMATI NIVEDITA MANE: SHRI C.N.

SINGH: SHRI MANIKRAO HODL YA GAVIT: SHRI P.C.


THOMAS: SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) the details of flights operated by Indian Airlines, Air India and other Airlines to evacuate Indian stranded in Iraq and neighbouring countries following US invasion, location-wise and airlines-wise.
(b) the number of Indians evacuated from guH and number of those who are still stranded; (c) whether as a humane gesture the Government have decided to subsidise these flights; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the total subsidy to be borne by the Government?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK): (a) to (d) No evacuation of Indian citizen from Iraq and neighbouring areas has been undertaken as no such 403 Written AnswelS APRIL 7, 2003 to Questions 404 situation has arisen so far.

However, during the period 18th March to 31 st March, 2003, a total of 5705 passengers have been carried on Indian Airlines and Air India normal scheduled and extra section commercial flights from Kuwait on payment of normal fares.
{English] Development of GreenerylTree Plantation in Drought Prone Area 3716.

SHRI A.P.

JITHENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have any scheme to develop greenery/tree plantation in the country particularly in the drought prone area particularly in Andhra Pradesh; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV) (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Investigations have been made and the report is under consideration.
(c) Before the contractual system of catering, the institute was not providing catering service.

(d) No action was needed.

Inter-5tate Water Disputes 3718.

SHRI PARSURAM MAJHI: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the names and the number of Inter-State water disputes involving Orissa relating to sharing of Godavari Waters pending for settlement; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
(b) the progress made on each dispute, till-date; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV): (a) Ministry of Environment & Forests has no specific scheme to develop greeneryltree plantation in the drought prone areas of the country.

(b) Does not arise.

Mismanagement of lasrl Hostels 3717.

SHRI CHANDRA PRATAP SINGH: SHRI HARIBHAU SHANKAR MAHAlE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to refer to the reply to Unstarred Question No.
5798 dated August 30, 2001 given in lok Sabha and state: (a) whether his Department received any complaints about irregularities in the management of trainees hostels at Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) during the last three years; (b) if so, the details of action taken on these complaints; (c) whether before the appointment of 'Megha Caterers' no proper accounts of boarding charges collections were being maintained by concemed officials; and (c) the steps taken to settle these disputes expeditiously?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): (a) to (c) No complaint under the Provisions of Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956, from the State of Orissa has been received by the Central Government about existence of water disputes relating to sharing of Godavari waters.
However, as per the agreement between Orissa and Madhy Pradesh (MP) in 1979 the State of Orissa shall ensure 45 Thousand Million Cubic Feet (TMC) of water to flow down at the Orissa-Madhya Pradesh border in the Indravati sub-basin of Godavari basin.

The agreement does not stipulate the monthly distribution of annual quantum of 45 TMC.

Besides, there is some natural flow across the Jaura-Nallah to Sabari river just upstream of Orissa-Chhattisgarh border.

Consequently.
Consequently.

there has been difference of opinion between the Government of Chhattisgarh and Govemment of Orissa with regard to monthly distribution of annual flows and construction of diversion structure across Jaura-Nallah and main Indravati river.

The construction of diversion structure has been resolved under the aegis of Central Water Commission.

However, there is no consensus about monthly distnbution of flows between Chhattisgarh and Orissa.
Tourism Development In Gul_rat (d) if so, the action proposed to be taken against those responsible?

3719.
3719.

SHRI SAVSHIBHAI MAKWANA: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: 405 Written Answers CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) to Questions 406 (a) whether tourism projects for development of Chotila, Palitana, Dakor, Dawarka, Somnath, Ambaji, Sankeshwar, Saputara, Junagadh, Mahudi, Patan and Vadnagar in Gujarat are pending with the Union Governrnent for approval; and (b) if so, by when the approval is likely to be accorded?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAG MOHAN): (a) No, Sir.
There are no such projects pending with the Department of Tourism, Government of India.

However, the D'epartment of Tourism has sanctioned the following projects for development of tourism in Gujarat during the year 2002-2003: (1 ) Development of infrastructure at Udwada.

(2) Development of Vadnagar.


The Department of Culture has also sanctioned the following projects for development of Jain monuments in Gujarat in commemoration of 2600 years of Tirthankara Mahaviras Janma Kalyanak: (1 ) Jain Temple Bhiloda.

(2) Jain Temple, Umata.

(3) Kumbharia.

(4) Jain Temple Boria Nes (5) Jain Temple Sherisha Mehsana (6) Jain Temple at Wankaner.

(7) Jain Temple at Taranga Hills (8) Jain Temple at Palitana.

(9) Jain Tirth, Gimar.

(10) Rashtraiya Swabhiman.

(b) Does not arise.


Review of Labour Laws 3720.

DR. M.P.
JAISWAl: SHRI ABDUL RASHID SHAHEEN: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have taken any action for the review of the existing labour laws so as to accelerate the growth in Gross Domestic Product (GOP) and also to speed up liberalisation process of economy; (b) if so, the specific laws identified for the review and the guidelines set for the purpose; and (c) the step taken by the Government to mete out justice to the labourers in the changing economy during the last year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEl): (a) to (c) Review/updation of labour laws is a continuous process in order to bring them in tune with the prevailing has made wide situation and emerging needs of the economy.
Taking into consideration the requirement of productivity, competitiveness, employment generation and to update the provisions of labour laws, a need has been felt to make amendments in certain labour legislations and steps initiated accordingly.

Thus amendments in the Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 and the Cine Workers' Welfare Fund Act, 1981 were carried out.

Meanwhile, the Second National Commission on Labour has submitted its Report to the Government.
The Commission ranging recommendations on various facets of labour viz.

review of laws, social security, women & child labour, skill development, wages, labour administration, unorganised sector etc.

The Ministry has held consultations and interactions with the workers' representatives, employers' organizations, experts, professionals etc.
The recommendations of the Commission were discussed in the 38th Session of Indian labour Conference held on 28-29 September, 2002 National Seminar on Un-organized Sector Workers held on 7-8 November, 2002 as also in a Tripartite Committee Meeting held on 18-19 February, 2003.

Such steps are being taken to bring about a workable consensus the recommendations of the Commission.
The amendments to various labour laws are brought about keeping in view the requirements of the social partners and after ensuring that the workers' interest is fully protected.

implementation of for MR. SPEAKER: I adjourn the House for lunch upto 2 O'clock.

After that we can meet again at 2 O'clock.

12_22 hr •.

The Lole Sabha then adjourned till fourteen of the Clock.

407 Regarding Situation in Iraq APRil 7, 2003 Regarding Situation in Iraq 408 14.02 hrs.
The Lok Sabha re-assembled at two minutes past fourteen of the Clock.

(MR. SPEAKER IN the Chait') REGARDING SITUATION IN IRAQ-Contd.

(Translation) SHRI RAMJI :"'Al SUMAN (Firozabad): Sir, a discussion should be held on the Adjournment Motion.

... (Interruptions) SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE (Aurangabad, Maharashtra): Sir, a discussion should be held on this motion.

SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DASMUNSI (Raiganj): Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the morning everybody put forth his view point on the Iraq issue.
I, on behalf of my party request that the Government should tell us as to what they want to say in the leaders meeting to held at 5.00 O'clock so that we can deliberate upon it and then proceedings can be resumed.

I wish that a full fledged discussion should be held on this issue and no division may take place.

The House may therefore, be adjoumed till 5.00 O'clock in the evening.
SHRI MUlAYAM SINGH YADAV (Sambhal): Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a serious issue that demands unanimity of views in the entire country and of course in the House too.

We have no problem if such thing happens here.

Secondly, an all party meeting is going to be held at 5.00 O'Clock as told by Dasmunsiji, both the Government and opposition should sit together to discuss the issue in the meeting.

My view is that a unanimous message should be sent to the entire country.
This role can successfully be played by your goodself.

I, therefore, wish that the House may be adjourned till five O'Clock.

Objection, if any, during thtl motion brought by the Government, would be expressed by us at that time only.

We wish that a unanimous motion is brought.

(English) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE (Bolpur): Sir, from the very beginning we are trying to put up a united view of the whole country on this very important issue.

Certain observations have been made today by Shri V.K.

Malhotra.
Malhotra.

We have again been trying on that.

But since we spoke and the House was adjourned, we have not heard anything from the Govemment.

I understand from the whispers that some sort of preparation is being made on the Govemment's side.

But so far we have not been taken into confidence, and certainly we shall respond to that.

We are repeatedly requesting the Government to put up a united stand so far as this.

House and the country are concemed.

If that attempt is being made, we shall welcome it.
Sir, I believe that your initiative is essential.

Now since there is no response from the Govemment, I endorse the request made by Shri Dasmunsi and Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, and request you to adjoum the House till 5 o'clock .

[Translation} SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN (Hajipur): Mr. Speaker.

Sir, this issue has been raised in the House since morning.

I thank you for convening a leader's meeting at 5.00 p.m.
The Govemment should have held a meeting in advance in order to deliberate on the resolution in this regard.

The Govemment is thinking that the opposition would endorse any action taken by them.

This is not possible.

It is a matter involving national interest and the dignity of the entire country.

That is why we have given an 'Adjoumment Motion' in which I was supposed to speak first as my name was listed first but you have rejected it.
It is under your jurisdiction but I wish that any resolution should be properly debated.

It is not the question of Treasury Benches or the Opposition but as stated by Malhotraji, in strong words, if the Govemment agrees to even ten percent of it, this would solve the problem.

[English} "Thundering clouds seldom rain" [Translation] It should not happen.

I would therefore, request you to adjourn the proceedings of the House till five O'clock.

We would hold meeting at five o'clock and decide accordingly.
MR. SPEAKER: I have listened to the leaders of the House.

I was also thinking that the entire House needs to be unanimous on such a serious issue.

We have discussed it with other leaders too.

Government have presented a draft also.

I feel that one more meeting is required to be held for giving flllal shape to the draft on this subject.

I give my consent to your suggestion.

The meeting is at five O'Clock in my Chamber.

leaders of all the parties would come there and discuss the issue.
, 409 Papers laid CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Message from the President 410 would be very happy if one unanimous draft is passed by all.

It is a big issue before our country and unanimity of thought is very much required in the House.

I adjourn the House till five O'Clock.

14.07 hrs.

The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Seventeen of the Clock.

17.00 hrs.

(2) (3) The Lok Sabha re-assembled at Seventeen of the Clock.

(SHRI P.H.
(SHRI P.H.

PANDIAN In the Chair) [English] PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI NITISH KUMAR): I beg to lay on the Table a copy of the White Paper on Safety on Indian Railways (Hindi and English versions), (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the Govemment of the working of the West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur, for the year 2000-2001.

Statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at (1) above.

[Placed in Library.
[Placed in Library.

See No.

L T 7266/2003] (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) of the North Central Zone Cultural Centre, A11ahabad, for the year 2000-2001, along with Audited Accounts.

(ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the Govemment of the working of the North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Allahabad, for the year 2000-2001.

(4) Statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at (3) above.
[Placed in Library.

See No.

L T 7267/2003] [Placed in Library.

See No.

L T 726412003] [English] THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI): I beg to lay on the Table- (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) of the Brahmaputra Board, Guwahati.

for the year 2001-2002, along with Audited Accounts.

(ii) Statement regarding Review (Hindi and English versions) by the Govemment of the working of the Brahmaputra Board, Guwahati, for the year 2001-2002.
(2) Statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at (1) above.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHRIPAD YASSO NAIK): I beg to lay on the Table a copy each of the following Notifications (Hindi and English versions) under section 14A of the Aircraft Act, 1934:- (1) The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules.

2003 published in Notification No.

G.S.A.


206 (E) in Gazette of India dated the 7th March, 2003 together with an explanatory note thereto.

(2) The Aircraft (Amendment) Rules, 2003 published in Notification No.

G.S.A.

207 (E) in Gazette of India dated the 7th March, 2003 together with an explanatory note thereto.

[Placed in Library.

See No.

L T 726512003] [Placed in Library.

See No.


L T 726812003] [Translation] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI BHAVNABEN DEVRAJBHAI CHIKHALlA): I beg to lay on the Table- (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) of the West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur, for the year 2000-2001, alongwith Audited Accounts.

17.01 hr •.
17.01 hr •.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MR. CHAIRMAN: I have to make an announcement.

I have to inform the House that the hon.

Speaker has received the follOWing message dated the 17th March, 2003 from the hon.
President: "I have received with great satisfaction the expression of thanks by the Members of the Lok Sabha for the 411 Indian Council of World Affairs (Amendment) Bill APRIL 7, 2003 Matters under Rule 377 412 Address which I delivered to both Houses of Parliament assembled together on the 17th of February, 2003."

17.02 hrs.

STANDING COMMlnEE ON EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Eleventh Report [English] SHRI R.L.
BHATIA (Amritsar): I beg to present the Eleventh Report (Hindi and English versions) of the Standing Committee on External Affairs on Demands for Grants (2003-2004) of the Ministry of External Affairs.

17.03 hrs.

MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: "That level be granted to introduce a Bill to amend the Indian Council of World Affairs Act, 2001."

The motion was adopted.

SHRI DIGVIJA Y SINGH: I introduce"" the Bill.

MR. CHAIRMAN: I would like to know from the hon.


Members whether Matters under Rule 377 be taken up individually by inviting each Member to read out the matter or I can treat them as read.

... (Interruptions) MR. CHAIRMAN: if you want to take each matter separately Member by Member, I will call out each Member'S name.

Otherwise, I will treat them as read.

STANDING COMMlnEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh and Forty-elghth Reports [Translation] ... (Interruptions) [English] SHRI K.A.
SANGTAM (Nagaland): I beg to present the following Reports (Hindi and English versions) of the Standing Committee on Information Technology:- (1) Forty-Sixth Report on Demands for Grants (2003- 2004) relating to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Department of Telecommunications).

(2) Forty-Seventh Report on Demands for Grants the Ministry of (2003-2004) Communications and Information Technology (Department of Information Technology).
relating to (3) Forty-Eighth Report on Demands for Grants (2003-2004) the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Department of Posts).

relating to 17.04 hrs.

INDIAN COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS (AMENDMENT) BILL * 2003 [English] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH): I beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Indian Council of World Affairs Act, 2001.
SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN (Firozabad): Mr, Chairman Sir, what happened to my Adjoumment Motion?

... (Interruptions) [English] MR. CHAIRMAN: This is regarding Matters under Rule 377.

Members have given notice.

I want to know from the Members whether they are particular in raising the matters individually or whether I can treat them as read.

... (Interruptions) MR. CHAIRMAN: I am constrained to say that Matters under Rule 377 listed for the day be treated as laid on the Table of the House.

17.05 hr •.
17.05 hr •.

MAnERS UNDER RULE 3n@ (I) Need to Introduce a local train between Ahmedabad and Abu Road and extend Arawall Express up to Mumbal Central.

[Translation] SHRI HARIBHAI CHAUDHARY (Banaskantha): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the "Published in the Gazette of India.

Extraordinary, Part-II.

Section-2.

dated 7.4.2003.

""Introduced with the recommendation of the President.

"Treated as laid on the Table.


413 Matters under CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Rule 377 414 Government towards the need of rail services in my constituency, Banaskantha.

Many express rail services are operational between Ahmedabad and Abu Road but no local train service is there as a result of which on the one hand people have to pay extra fare and on the other many hurdle are created in travelling as problem reservation of tickets is there.
Travellers will be greatly benefited if a local train service is provided between Ahmedabad and Abu Road and also if the Aravali Rail Service operating from Jaipur to Bandra is extended up to Mumbai Central.

Through this august House, I request the Government to immediately fulfil the said demands.

(ii) Need to withdraw excise duty and sales tax under VAT imposed on powerloom Industry in Rajasthan.

PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT (Ajmer): Mr. Speaker, Sir, Rajasthan presently, is experiencing severe drought.
Kishangarh, Byawar, Pali and Balotara etc.

are industrial areas of Rajasthan which have given employment to 30 thousand people.

After agriculture, it is the powerloom industry which provides some employment opportunities to the labourers in textile production.

Machineries installed in powerloom factories in the form of very s~all industrial unil cosl Rs.

50,000 to Rs.

2 lakh rupees.

This textile industry running through powerloom in already in a bad condition.
II has declined all the more in the present competitive environment.

Now a new provision has been made under which 4 per cent Sales Tax under the VAT Acl on powerloom industry and 10 per cent excise duty by bringing cotton textile industry under the purview of excise duty would be charged.

This industry will be totally ruined with the implementation of these provisions.
I, therefore, request the Government that 10 per cent excise duty and 4 per cent Sales Tax under VAT Act on textile production in the new Budget proposals may be repelled with immediate effect in order to save the powerloom industry, preventing it from ruination and safeguarding the jobs of labourers.

(iii) Need to ensure proper utilisation of funds for development of forest land particularly In Himachal Pradesh.

SHRI MAHESHWAR SINGH (Mandi): Mr. Speaker, Sir.


through you, I would like to draw the attention of the hon.

Minister of Environment and Forests to the fact that since the implementation of Forest Conservation Act, 1980, whereas forest land or trees are put to use for development work, with special mention to Himachal Pradesh.

the works department as per the assessment of Forest Department, deposits lakhs and even crores of rupees in forest circles.

e.g.
e.g.

concerned agencies deposited crores of rupees with the forest circle officer, Shamshi (Parvati division), Director.

The Great Himalayan National Park, district Kullu for implementing project of National Hydroelectric Corporation Limited and Malana Hydro- electric power project.
Whether it is the basic aim of the Forest Act to deposit the funds in the consolidated fund of the State instead of spending them on the losses incurred due to deforestation process or use of forest land for developmental work in any forest area.

As a result of which the said funds are spent for some other purposes instead of making good losses incurred in forests.
I demand that the Government come out with complete details from States especially Himachal Pradesh, in this regard and ensure that the said funds could be utilised in the concerned forest circle for making good the losses incurred by the forests.

(Iv) Need to develop Wilson Hili In Dharampur area of Balsar Parliamentary Constituency, Gujarat as place of tourist Importance.
SHRI MANIBHAI RAMJIBHAI CHAUDHRI (Bulsar): Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are many such places in various parts of the country which have scenic beauty but are becoming insignificant in the absence of any development work aHhough our Govemment are paying special attention in developing tourist places, still there are many places where developmental work has not taken place.

Wilson Hill, located in Dharmapur area of my constituency Bulsar, is one such sport.

Keeping in view its scenic beauty.


People as also their representatives have been making demand since long for development of the said area.

In fact, twenty to twenty five years back.

the Government keeping in view the demands of the people, had come to see this hill and had assured of developing it.
Whereas on the one hand, income of the Govemment would increase with the development of the social area on the other, it would provide employment opportunities to Harijans, tribals, unemployment, educated youth.

I, therefore.

request the hon.

Minister of Tourism to develop the tribal.

Harijan people dominated area of Wilson Hill from tourism point of view on top priority basis so that the people of this area could be benefited.

(v) Need to set up food processing Industrle.


In DomariaganJ Parilamentary Constituency, U.P.

SHRI RAMPAL SINGH (Domariaganj): Mr. Speaker, Sir my constituency, Domariaganj in district Siddarthnagar, 415 MaNers under APRIL 7, 2003 Rule 377 416 [Shri Rampal Singh] U.P.

is a very backward area.

It has no industries as a result of which people from these areas have to go to other cities of Punjab, Delhi, Mumbai etc.

in search of livelihood.


I, therefore, demand the Government to make a package for the development of the region so that the people of this area may not have to go to other cities for search of livelihood and such industries may be established for which raw material could be made available in the district itself e.g.

food processing plant for vegetables and fruits can be installed here so that frUits and vegetables could be prevented from getting rotten and people could accrue benefit out of it.
(vi) Need to ensure proper maintenance of National Highway No.

28A between Indo- Nepal border and Raxaul In Bihar.

DR. M.P.

JAISWAL (Betiah): Mr. Speaker, Sir, highway No.

28A from Indo-Nepal border upto Raxaul was constructed involving an expenditure of crores of rupees last year.

The said highway is in a bad shape as the raw material used in its construction was not of good quality.

It is damaged to such an extent that movement of traffic can prove to be dangerous.
It is in the interest of Ihe people to review and conduct an enquiry into the work done by the engineers in this regard.

I therefore, through this House, request that the work of the said highway be enquired into and its construction work may entrusted to the Border Roads Organisation.

(vii) Need to upgrade the old Kanpur Railway Station as a major station.

SHRI SHRIPRAKASH JAISWAL (Kanpur): Mr. Speaker.

Sir.
Sir.

the trains running between Delhi and Howrah run oh a single track from Kanpur Chandari Railway Station to Kanpur Central Railway Station due to which traffic gel disrupted between Delhi and Howrah and the road traffic in the city is also affected because of closure of railway crossing.

There is only one way out that the passenger trains may be allowed to pass from Chandari railway station to old Kanpur railway station.
Old Kanpur railway station should be upgraded and made a major slat ion between Delhi and Hawrah and the trains proceeding to other routes may continue to pass through Kanpur Central railway station.

Similarly Mandhana station should be connected with Panki station so that 13 railway crossings, falling within Kanpur city, would automatically be free for traffic.

Directions to this effect may kindly be issued to the Ministry of Railways for taking necessary action in this regard.
(viii) Need to provide financial assistance to the Government of Orissa for upgradatlon of Angul-Tikarpara road In Orissa.

{English] SHRI K.P.

SINGH DEO (Dhenkanal): Angul-Tikarpara road in Orissa which is 47.5 km.
'in length is an important State road or economic importance connecting Tikarpara, an important tourist spot of river Mahanadi, the epicentre of the unique ecosystem and biosphere reserve the Mahandi Gorge Sanctuary containing the UNIEP Gharial Crocodile breeding centre with Angul, district headquarter on National Highway 42, containing Mahanadi Coal Field, NALCO, NTPC, Super Thermal Power Plant, BHEL and Heavy Water Plants spread all around.
The economy of the people of these areas depends on this road for marketing their produce in the form of agriculture, marine and handicrafts product as well as attracting large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

Therefore, I request the Government that this crucial road of economic importance should be developed immediately as an all weather upgraded communication system by generous funding from the Government of India as well as external funding, if need be.
(Ix) Need to provide better telephone facilities In Barmer and Jalsalmer districts, Rajasthan.

[Translation] COL.

(RETD.)

SONA RAM CHOUDHARY (Barmer): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the Government towards the slow progress in providing telephone connections under VPT Scheme particularly in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts of Western Rajasthan.

In 1997-98, the Government had announced that by 2001-2002, all villages including panchayat headquarters will be linked with VPT.
The country has progressed a lot in spreading telecom network during last 5-6 years.

VPT facility has already been provided in all the villages of several States.

But there is much imbalance with regard to VPT facility in States and districts.

Rajasthan is one of the largest States of the country.

In some of its districts 70"10 villages have been provided with VPT facility whereas in the deserted districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer only 45"10 villages have been covered.
Therefore, my request to the Govenvnent and Minister of Communications is that appropriate action should be 417 Matters under CHAITRA 17, 1925 (Saka) Rule 377 418 taken to reduce this imbalance in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts, which are situated on Pakistan border and are very sensitive from security point of view so that this remote and backward area could be developed.
The Government should also provide WLL and other facilities in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts during the year 2003- 2004 so that VPT imbalance could be reduced at district level.

(x) Need to take steps to solve the problems faced by depositors of Postal Savings Accounts In Kerala.

{English] SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA (Mavelikara): In many post offices in Kerala, posting in the Recurring Deposit Pass book remains pending for months.

This causes delay in the payment of maturity amounts to depositors.
Shortage of staff is one of the reasons for this.

A solution may be made so that the mobilization 01 small savings is not adversely affected.

At present, there is a ceiling on Rs.

50,000 fixed for SAS agents to remit in cash at the post offices at a time received from the investors.

This ceiling causes much inconveniences to the investors.

This ceiling lixed may be raised to at least Rs.

1,00,000.

This issue 01 account payee cheques lor maturity amounts above Rs.
20,000 causes much inconveniences to the people in villages who have no accounts in banks to encash the cheques.

This payment in cheques may be raised to Rs.

1,00,000 and above.

An exclusive scheme lor institutional depositors may be formulated as many institutions are now not allowed to invest their surplus funds in National Savings securities.

I request the Govemment to open at least one branch of exclusive savings branch 01 post office in all District Headquarters.
(xl) Need to consider the alternative proposals of the Government of West Bengal for construction of East-West Corridor of the National Highway running through northern part of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal SHRIMATI MINATI SEN (Jalpaiguri): According to the present planning, Govemment is to construct a new East- West Corridor of the National Highway, running through the mountainous region of Northern part of Jalpaiguri District in West Bengal along the Metre Gauge Railway Line parallel with a number of Railway bridge over the mountainous rivers and jhoras.
It is apprehended that a large number of forest lands and tea gardens will be adversely affected, entailing a blow to the State's economy too.

More alarming is that the alignment will run through the flood-prone areas of Dooars and Terrai regions without having any remedial measure to weed out dislocations and disruption in both the road and rail transportation, due to water-logging as experienced for a decade.

It is reality that cost of this project will be much more higher than the estimated cost.
In consideration of the problems to be faced, an alternative proposal was sent to Govemment highlighting the starting point of the proposed road, advantages for transportation of agricultural products, minimization in the number of bridges and culverts, avoidance to damage to the Forest Lands and Teas Gardens and the facilities of the bilateral trade agreement between India and Bangladesh.

I request the Government to look into the matter.


(xli) Need to provide additional Central assistance for Welfare of tribal' In Parvathlpuram Parliamentary Constituency of Andhra Pradesh.

DR. D.V.G.

SHANKAR RAO (Parvathipuram): Parvathipuram Parliamentary Constituency in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most backward areas comprising poor tribals.

Two ITO A (Integrated Tribal Development Authorities) are functioning there to cater to the needs of the trials, and improve their social-economic conditions.
The financial support rendered by the both Central and State Government is not sufficient enough to address the multitude of problems there.

So people are reeling under poverty and illiteracy.

In addition to that there has been severe drought in the area for the last three consecutive years.
So, I would request the Central Government to come forward with more financial assistance for implementing the welfare projects and long term strategy to alleviate the proverty of the poor tribals of the said Parliamentary Constituency.

Also render them all possible help for their up-lillment and end their exploitation.

(xiii) Need to have a transparent policy on disinvestment.
[Translation] SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN (Firozabad): Mr. Speaker, Sir, one after the other allegations are being levelled against the Government as it was unable to frame transparent and well-considered policy with reyard to disinvestment.

Whether it is a case of C.M.C.

or Centeur Hotel, the common man of country is now convinced that the people in power are bent upon benefitting their own men.
The proposal of the Government to sell the units of 419 Matters under APRIL 7, 2003 Rule 377 420 [Shri RamjiLal Suman] Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum has further strengthened this belief of the people.

The Government, in reply to above mentioned allegations, says that it will neither allow misutilisation of country's fund nor provide an opportunity to Government functionaries to loot in the name of trade.
It is paradoxical that the Government are handing over BPCl and HPCl to private sector and allOWing the Government companies like ONGC, GAil, Power Grid Corporation, Oil India limited for Capital investment not only in the country but in foreign countries also.

Hence, my request is that the Government should clearly determil")e the Disinvestment Policy and follow it properly so that the people may have faith that it can serve the country in a better manner.
{English] (xiv) Need to expedite completion of 011 refinery project at Paradeep, Orissa.

SHRI TRllOCHAN KANUNGO (Jagatsinghpur): Para deep Oil Refinery was approved by the Cabinet in 1998.

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, laid the foundation stone of the refinery at Paradeep and gave a clean and emphatic assurance to cornplete the project in all respects by March, 2003.

However, only land has so far been acquired and some development of land has been done.
The work has now come to a grinding halt or at least can be said to have been slowed down.

I urge upon the Government of India, to expedite the process of execution done by Indian Oil Corporation ltd. to complete the work by March, 2004.

People of Orissa are agitated by the slow down in the execution of the project and are apprehending that the project may be closed down.
The Govemment of India must come out with a clear statement regarding the current status of the oil refinery project at Paradeep and re-schedule the programme for completing the project.

(xv) Need to open more post office.

In Ponnanl and entire district of M.lappur.m In Kerel •.

SHRI G.M.
SHRI G.M.

BANAlWAlLA (Ponnani): The need for adequate number of post offices and sub-post offices and adequate postal facility in my Parliamentary constituency Ponnani in Kerala and the entire district of Malappuram deserves special attention of the department and the Government.

This need is reinforced by the hilly terrain, heavy rains and great pressure on postal facilities as large number of people work outside Kerala and even outside the country for their livelihood.
Considering these and other special factors obtaining in the district, it is absolutely essential that required relaxation be made in the general norms for provision of.

post offices and postal facilities.

Requests are often turned down by postal authority pointing to the general norms.

Humanitarian consideration demands that in view of the special features of the area, there should be relaxation of norms.
Fresh surveys should be conducted and adequate number of post offices, sub-post offices should be opened in these areas.

... (Interruptions) [English] MR. CHAIRMAN: Do you want to transact business or the House to be adjourned?

The House is convened to transact business.

The House is not convened to adjourn.

What do you say?

.. (Interruptions) [Translation] SHRI RAMJI LAl SUMAN (Firozabad): Mr. Chairman, Sir, what happened to our Adjournment Motion, we have given the notice.
You please tell us about that.

... (Interruptions) [English] MR. CHAIRMAN: The House is convened to transact business.

What do you say?

.. (Interruptions) MR. CHAIRMAN: The House stands adjourned to meet again at 11 a.m. on 8th April, 2003.

17.06 hr •• The Lole Sabha then adjourned till Eleven of the Clock on Tuesday.

April B, 2OO3IChaitra IB, 1925 (Saka).

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