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Lok Sabha Question No. 5280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Sale of CCI Units
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5280 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.03.2018

## Sale of CCI Units

## 5280. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to sale off non-operational units of Cement Corporation of India (CCI) as part of its strategic sale of loss-making companies;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any plan has been worked out and legal issues resolved in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the mode of sale, either through auction or offer of bid of single units or group of units;
- (e)  whether  the  interests  of  workers  and  stakeholders  have  been  taken  care  of  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (f)  the  revenue  likely  to  be  earned  by  the  Government  through  the  sale  of  these  loss-making units?

## MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND

## ANSWER PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) to  (f):  Government  has  decided  to  disinvest  units/group  of  units  of  CCI.    However,  details have not yet been finalized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Implementation of UBI
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5279

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2018

## IMPLEMENTATION OF UBI

No. 5279          SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE:

Will the Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement Universal Basic  Income  (UBI)  as  an  option  for  providing  subsidy  for poverty alleviations in urban areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the extent to which the said measures is likely to alleviate poverty in the urban areas on the country?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS [SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI]

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- (a) :          No, Madam.

(b)

&(c):  Do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Funds for ADIP Scheme
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## MNNISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOK SABHA (DIVYANGJAN)

## Funds for ADIP Scheme

Unstarred Question No. 5275 To be answered on 27.03.2018

5275. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has allocated/released finds under Assistance purchasing Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme for to Disabled Persons for years and the current year; handicapped in Maharashtra the last three during
- (6) if the details thereof; and SO,
- (c) ifnot, the reasons therefor?
- (a) Sir. Yes;

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (b Under  Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchasel Scheme, aids and assistive devices are distributed to and Appliances (ADIP) psychological and   economic eligible Divyangjan for their physical, social, Maharashtra empowerment; The   details of  funds   utilised in the last three years and the current year are as under: Fitting during

(Rupees in lakh)

| 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17   | 2017-18    |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|------------|
|           |           |           | 28.2.2018) |
| 1015.75   | 1846.86   | 1244.36   | 1404.28    |

- (c) Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5274

ANSWERED ON 27 TH  MARCH, 2018

## NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

## †5274. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  National  Institute  of  Food  Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the said institute to be set up in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the criteria prescribed for setting up of these institutes; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  funds  earmarked  for  the  purpose  across  the  country,  State/UT-wise including Chhattisgarh?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a): National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), is  already  working  under  administrative  control  of  this  Ministry  at  Kundli  in  Haryana.  At present,  Ministry  has  not  decided  to  set  up  any  other  NIFTEM  in  any  State  including Chhattisgarh.

- (b) to (d):  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Amaravati City
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 5272

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2018

## AMARAVATI CITY

No. 5272          SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) : Whether buildings are being constructed with pre-cost knowledge in Amaravati City in Andhra Pradesh, discussion held with Engineering  experts  in  IIT-  Chennai  and  suggestions  have  been sought  for  this  purpose  so  that  these  buildings  can  withstand earthquakes and can be constructed with less expenditure and made environment friendly;
- (b) : If so, the details thereof and the progress made so far; and
- (c) : the funds sanctioned/spent by the Union and the State Government in this regard so far?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) &(b): Construction activities in the city of Amaravati fall under the purview of the State Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- (c ) : Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has released Rs.1000 crore for creation of essential urban infrastructure for the new capital region  of  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  as  one  time  special financial  assistance  in  the  year  2015  for  Storm  Water  Drainage Scheme  at  Vijayawada  city  (Rs.460  crore)  and  Comprehensive Underground  Sewerage  Scheme  at  Guntur  city  (Rs.540  crore), Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Google Street View Service
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5271

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  MARCH, 2018/ CHAITRA 6, 1940 (SAKA)

GOOGLE STREET VIEW SERVICE

5271. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  any  formal  proposal  has  been  submitted  by  Google  to  make available Google Street View Service in India;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c): Google had submitted a proposal on 'Google Street  View' for the Government's permission in July, 2015, which allows users to explore places  around  the  world  through  360-degree  panoramic  street  level imagery  and  view  public  areas.    The  Government  has  not  agreed  to  the proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Check Posts at Indo-China Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †5268

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  MARCH, 2018/ CHAITRA 6, 1940 (SAKA)

CHECK POSTS AT INDO-CHINA BORDER

†5268. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up new Check-Posts at IndoChina border; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken thereon?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (b): Strengthening of border guarding arrangement including setting up  of  Check-Posts  is  an  ongoing  process,  keeping  in  view  security requirements  and    availability  of  resources.  As  of  now,  no  proposal  for setting up new Check-Posts at Indo-China border is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Delhi Metro Rail-Phase IV
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P., GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5266

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2018

## DELHI METRO RAIL-PHASE IV

No.5266. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  has  decided  to implement Phase-IV of Delhi Metro Rail on its own;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the project is likely to be commissioned and completed; and
- (d) the total budget for this project along with the source of funding for the project?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a)&(b): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has submitted a proposal of Phase-IV of Delhi Metro to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.  Appraisal of the proposal has started.

- (c)&(d): Since the proposal of Delhi Metro Phase IV has not as yet been approved, the time of commissioning / completion and budget / source of funding cannot be given.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Capacity Building for  NSG
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5262

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  MARCH, 2018/ CHAITRA 6, 1940 (SAKA)

CAPACITY BUILDING FOR NSG

5262. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government  has received any representation from stakeholders after the Pathankot terrorist attack, including representation from  army  veterans,  on  the  need  to  train  the  National  Security  Guards (NSG) and equip them with the necessary skills and equipment to tackle exceptional terrorist situations in the country;

(b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  developed  a  strategy  to  institute effective capacity building models to equip the NSG to tackle exceptional terrorist situations;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the percentage of the budgetary allocation of Rs. 688.47 crore during the FY 2016-17, that will be directed towards capacity building of the NSG personnel?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (c):  NSG has reported that no such representation from stakeholders  has  been  received  on  this  account.  However,  Government has developed a strategy to modernize NSG and has adequately empowered NSG to continually scout for modern state of the art equipment

## L.S.US.Q.NO.5262 FOR 27.03.2018

for  Counter  Terrorism  (CT)  related  operations  with  an  aim  to  carry  out intensive training evaluation and procurement, if found suitable. NSG has acquired/purchased state of the art equipment & weapons to bolster the operational  capacity.  The  NSG  officers  regularly  undergo  training  to develop their Counter Terrorism skills.

(d): A  sum  of  Rs.248.76  crores  was  utilized  on  procurement  of  Arms  & Ammunition,  Machinery  &  Equipment,  Motor  Vehicles  for  Operations, Clothing and Tentage, items for Information Technology etc. and Rs. 0.79 crore utilized on training of NSG personnel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5260 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Sugarcane Arrear Crisis
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5260

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH  MARCH, 2018

## SUGARCANE ARREAR CRISIS

5260. SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

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- (a) whether  sugarcane  arrear  crisis  has  been  revived  due  to  crash  in prices of sugar and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the production, consumption and import of sugar in the country during the last 2 years; and
- (c) whether the  Rangarajan  Committee  has  made  recommendations  on Regulation of sugar sector and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): Due to higher production estimates during the current sugar season 2017-18, the down trend of sugar price has been witnessed which is affecting the  liquidity  position  of  the  mills  and  timely  clearance  of  cane  dues  of farmers. As on 21.03.2018, out of total cane dues payable of Rs.55,553 crore for  2017-18  Sugar  Season,  an  amount  of  Rs.41,654  crore  has  been  cleared and Rs.13,899 crore is pending.
- (b): Details  of  the  production,  consumption  &  import  of  sugar  in  the country during the last two years  are as under:-

## (in Lakh MT)

| Sugar Season   |   Production |   Consumption |   Import* |
|----------------|--------------|---------------|-----------|
| 2015-16        |       251.21 |        247.61 |     19.06 |
| 2016-17        |       202.27 |        244.25 |     26.82 |

*  Quantity  imported  under  Advance  Authorization  Scheme(AAS)  &  Open General Licence(OGL)
- (c): The committee headed by Dr. C. Rangarajan on Sugar Industry has, interalia, recommended removal of the levy sugar obligation and dispensing with the regulated release mechanism on non-levy sugar; Rationalization of sugarcane pricing;  Abolition  of  cane  area  reservation  system  and  bonding; Doing  away  with  the  minimum  distance  norms  as  state  discontinue  cane area reservation. The Government has accepted the recommendations of the Committee pertaining to removal of levy sugar obligation on sugar mills and dispensing with the regulated release mechanism and has referred the rest of the recommendation of the committee for adoption and implementation to the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5259 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Energy Efficiency Programmes in Cities
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

LOK   SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  5259 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2018

## ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES IN CITIES

No. 5259   SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  signed  an  MoU  with  Energy Efficiency Services Limited to improve energy efficiency in cities and to promote energy efficiency programmes at no cost to cities and to save Rs. 6000 crore annually and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government aims to improve energy use efficiency in
- bulk  water  supply,  public  lighting,  transportation  and  domestic consumption  in  cities  and  towns  across  the  country  and  cities selected under Smart City Mission (SCM) are likely to be targeted first, followed by cities under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation and others in a phased manner; and (c) if so, the details thereof and the targets achieved so far?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a):  Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) on 28 September, 2016 to improve energy efficiency in the cities. As per the MoU, EESL conducts Investment Grade Energy Audit (IGEA) of water pumps in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) which becomes the basis for replacing existing less efficient pumps with energy efficient ones at no upfront cost to ULBs.

So  far,  EESL  has  submitted  IGEA  reports  consisting  proposal  for energy efficient systems with payback analysis to 145 ULBs. (b) & (c): The Smart Cities envisage assured electricity supply with at  least  10%  of  the  City's  energy  requirement  coming  from  solar, smart metering, energy efficient street lighting, replacing overhead electric wiring with underground wiring etc. Besides this, in case of redevelopment and Greenfield models of Smart Cities, at least 80% buildings  should  be  energy  efficient  &  green  buildings  and  there should  be  at  least  15%  affordable  housing  category  of  the  total housing provided in greenfield development. Convergence of the Smart Cities Mission with programs/ schemes of other Ministries/ Departments is an integral part of the design of the Smart  Cities  Mission.  As  Such,  any  project  under  the  purview  of programmes/scheme of other Ministries/ Department is to be taken up by the city level Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under convergence with those programmes. Further, under Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP), EESL has signed  agreement  with  170  cities  out  of  500  AMRUT  cities  for replacement of conventional street lights with energy efficient LED lights. As on date, 30.58 lakh LED street lights have been installed in these AMRUT cities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5257 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Registration of NGOs in Darpan Portal
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5257

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  MARCH, 2018/ CHAITRA 6, 1940 (SAKA)

REGISTRATION OF NGOs IN DARPAN PORTAL

5257. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has made it compulsory for the Non-Governmental  Organizations  (NGOs)  seeking  foreign  contributions under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) to get registered in 'Darpan' Portal; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b): Yes Madam. Every NGO  seeking foreign contribution is mandated to get 'Darpan-ID' from the 'DARPAN' web-portal of NITI AAYOG.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Manufacturing of Arms
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5249

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  MARCH, 2018/ CHAITRA 6, 1940 (SAKA)

## MANUFACTURING OF ARMS

5249. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI: SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  in  a  bid  to  boost  domestic  manufacture  of arms and ammunition as part of its 'Make in India' initiative, has recently notified new rules;
- (b) if so, the details of the new rules notified in this regard;
- (c)  whether  the  foreign  investment  in  the  manufacture  of  arms  and ammunition and weapon system as part of 'Make in India' programme has not shown the desired results since the launch of the scheme; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor and the extent to which the liberalization of rules in this regard is likely to boost the 'Make in India' projects?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (d): Yes Madam.  The Government has notified new Arms Rule-2016 in  July,  2016.    The  Rules  were  further  liberalised  in  October  2017  to encourage  investments  and  generation  of  employment  in  the  field  of manufacturing of arms/ammunition and weapon systems, to give boost to the  Government's Make in India Policy.   Under the new rules, the licences

## L.S.US.Q.NO.5249 FOR 27.03.2018

granted  for  manufacturing  will  be  valid  for  the  life  time  of  the  licence company  and  the  requirement  of  renewal  every  5  years  has  been  done away with.    Licence  fee  has  been  reduced  significantly.    Further,  single manufacturing  licence  will  be  allowed  for  multi  unit  facility  within  the same state or in different states within the country.  An enhancement of capacity  up-to  15%  of  the  quantity  approved  under  the  licence  will  not require any further approval by the Government.  The manufacturer will be required to give only prior intimation to the licencing authority.  The new rules  are  expected  to  encourage  manufacturing  activity  and  facilitate availability of world class weapons to meet the requirements of the armed forces  and  the  police  forces.    The  liberalised  rules  are  also  expected  to attract foreign investment in the manufacture of arms and ammunition as part of Make in India programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-27
Subject: Fertilizer Dealership
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5248+ TO BE ANSWERED ON: 27.3.2018

## Fertilizer Dealership

## 5248+. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state?

- (a) whether the Government has any Proposal to award dealership of fertilizers to farmer's organization to double the income of farmers;
- (b) If  so,  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  standard  policy  in  this regard; and
- (c) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANING  AND  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  & FERILIZERS

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) to (c):   No Madam. Government has no role in awarding dealership of fertilizers to  farmer's  organization.  However,  all  the  State  Governments,  Government  of Union  Territories  and  Fertilizer  manufacturing  PSUs  have  been  advised  that  the farmer's  organization  may  be  treated  at  par  with  the  cooperatives  while  offering dealership of fertilizers.

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