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Lok Sabha Question No. 5054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Cooperative Banks for PMGKY
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5054 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY,   31 st   MARCH , 2017 CHAITRA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

## 'Cooperative Banks for PMGKY'

## Question

## 5054.  SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE ( ) be  pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has taken decision to bar the cooperative banks in the country to collect deposits under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY); and
- (b) If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## Answer

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL

(  a)  &  (b)  In  view  of  the  operational  and  compliance  issues,  a  decision  to  exclude  co-operative banks from receiving the application and deposits under the Scheme was taken. Accordingly, an amendment to clause 7(1) of the Notification of the Scheme was done which read as 'Application for the deposit in the form of Bonds Ledger Account shall be received by any banking company, other than Cooperative Banks, to which the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949) applies'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Settlement of Insurance Claims
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ANSHUL VERMA

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. +5053

Friday, March 31, 2017/Chaitra 10, 1939 (Saka)

+5053 . SHRI ANSHUL VERMA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the insurance companies  do not  consider death  certificates as  sufficient and demand many other papers at the time of settling insurance claims;
- (b) if the details thereof and the reasons therefor; SO,
- (c) whether the Government proposes to issue instructions to the insurance companies to take action on settlement   of  insurance   claims nominees/family members; and
- (d) if the reaction of the Government thereto? SO,

## Answer

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

- a) to (d) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India' s IRDA (Protection of Policyholders Regulations; 2002 stipulate the claims procedure in respect of a life insurance   policy. To monitor the claims  settlements by the insurers, IRDAI collects and reviews the claim settlement data from the insurers on quarterly basis.

As per Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAD), insurers require the   policy  document; a claim application and death certificate of  the life insured for settlement of normal death claims. In case of early death, where death takes place within a short period, normally two years from the commencement of the policy or death claims due to accidents, certain additional documents such as Post Mortem Report; First Information Report (FIR), Panchanama, Certificate of Cremation, Employer Certificate, Legal Heir Certificate where there is no nomination or will, may be required for settling the claims, depending on circumstances of individual claim cases a8 well as on the insurer' $ claim settlement policy.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Family Planning Indemnity Scheme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5051 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST MARCH, 2017

## FAMILY PLANNING INDEMNITY SCHEME

## 5051. SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the quantum of compensation fixed under the Family Planning Indemnity Scheme (FPIS) has been increased substantially, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the burden thereof is being equally s hared by the Government of India and the State Government; and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  State  of  Chhattisgarh's example  to  double  the  indemnity  amount and  share equally between State and Central Government has been followed by otherStates and Union Territories as suggested by the Honourable Supreme Court according to judgment W.P. (C) No. 95 of 2012 ; and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUP RIYA PATEL )

- (a)to (c): Yes. As per the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the quantum of compensation under the Family Planning Indemnity Scheme has been doubled which is equally shared by the Government of India and the State Governments. Instruction this effect have been sent by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to ll States and UTs for compliance.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5048 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Study on CSR
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH, T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5048 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 31 st  MARCH, 2017 CHAITRA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

STUDY ON CSR

## QUESTION

5048. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there has been any structured study on the impact of the enforcement of the Act pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and if so, the details along with the outcome thereof;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor and whether the Government will consider undertaking any such study and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of the hurdles being faced by the corporate houses due to lack of clarity on laws and tax regulations in the implementation of CSR projects; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government to overcome all the problems being faced by the  corporate  houses  and  the  progress  made  so  far  on  the activities of CSR?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS                                       (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )

- (a) & (b):   No, Madam. Ministry of Corporate Affairs does not propose to undertake any such study at present. The MCA 21 systems captures the sector-wise and state-wise expenditure  on  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  (CSR)  through  annual  filings  of  the companies.
- (c) & (d): Based on the feedback received from various stakeholders, the Ministry has  (i) amended Schedule VII of the Act to ensure that a wide range of activities are permissible CSR activities ; (ii) issued clarificatory circular and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) dated 18.06.2014 and 12.01.2016 respectively;  (iii) issued amendments to the Companies (Corporate  Social  Responsibility  Policy)  Rules,  2014,  to  (a)  include  'expenditure  on

कारपोरेट  कार्य

administrative  overheads'  for  CSR  as  permissible  CSR  expenditure  and  (b)  facilitate pooling  of  resources  by  companies  to  undertake  CSR  activities;  and  (iv)    included amendments of Section 135 in the Companies (Amendment Bill, 2016). With regard to tax regulations, the Finance Act, 2014 states that expenditure on CSR does not form part of business expenditure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Naval Accidents
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5047

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  MARCH, 2017

## NAVAL  ACCIDENTS

5047.  SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether    the  Government  has  promulgated  the  Standing  Operating  Procedures (SOPs) to check the spurt of accidents that took place in Indian Navy's fleet since 2007 to 2014;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  SOPs  have  been  effective  in  curbing  the  continuity  in  occurrence  of accidents and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the remedial action taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): Standard  Operating  Procedures  (SOPs)  and  directives  have been  promulgated  at  different  levels  by  Indian  Navy  to  check  naval accidents.    In  accordance  with  these  directives,  every  operational  unit  is required to undergo a Safety Audit on regular basis.  Further, in October 2012, Indian Navy had set up the Indian Navy Safety Organization (INSO). At  the  apex  level,  the  organization  comprises  Safety  Class  Authorities (SCAs) who  are responsible for analyzing incidents and accidents, reviewing safety regulations and procedures, issuing policy directives and conducting safety assessment during the Operational Readiness Assessment.   In  addition,  Incidents  Study  and  Analysis  Cells  have  been instituted at professional schools wherein lessons learnt are incorporated into professional training.

SOPs  and  directives  issued  by  Indian  Navy  have  been  effective  in enhancing the safety standards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: AIIMS like AYUSH Institutes
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5046 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST MARCH, 2017

## AIIMS LIKE AYUSH INS TITUTES

## 5046. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of AIIMS like AYUSH Institutes currently functional/proposed/ sanctioned/ construction and pending clearance with the Go vernment along with the funds allocated/proposed to be allocated for these projects, project - wise and State/UT - wise; and
- (b) the timeline fixed for completion of these AIIMS like AYUSH Institutes projects an steps taken/being taken by the Government to expedite these projects?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a)  &  (b) : All  India  Institute  of Ayurveda  (AIIA),  Sarita  Vihar,  New  Delhi  has  been established as an Autonomous Body under the aegis of Ministry of AYUSH at a cost of R 157.00 crore. AIIA is a 200 bedded referral hospital and shall impart PG & Ph.D degree co in Ayurveda. 1 st Batchof P.G. course has been started in 2016. Institute has started OPD & I facility with major specialties in Ayurveda. Presently AIIA is functional.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5045 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Pension to Defence Personnel
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5045

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  MARCH, 2017

## PENSION TO DEFENCE PERSONNEL

5045.  SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government has recently made it mandatory for all retired defence personnel  as  well  as  family  members  of  deceased  defence personnel  to  have  Aadhaar details in order to be able to claim their pensions; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) & (b): Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence vide its notification dated 03.03.2017 has notified that  a  Defence  Forces Pensioner  /  Family  Pensioners  eligible  to  receive  the  pension  benefits  is required  to  furnish  proof  of  possession  of  Aadhaar  number  or  undergo Aadhaar authentication.

However, if an eligible individual entitled to receive pension benefits does not possess the Aadhaar Number or is not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, but  desirous  to  avail  pension  benefits  is  required  to  make  Aadhaar enrolment by 30 th June, 2017.  The pension benefit shall be given to such individuals till the Aadhaar is assigned to the beneficiaries subject to the production of identification document(s) as prescribed in the said notification.

The  use  of  Aadhaar  as  identity  document  for  receiving  pension benefits simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements  directly  in  a  convenient  and  seamless  manner  and  Aadhaar obviates  the  need  for  producing  multiple  documents  to  prove  one's identity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Masala Bonds
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5043

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 st  March 2017/ Chaitra 10, 1939 (SAKA)

## Masala Bonds

## 5043.  SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government/RBI proposes to allow banks to issue Masala Bonds in order to  widen  the  investor  pool  and  deepen  the  market  for  bond  issuance  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

- (b) whether the Government/RBI's new guidelines on corporate bonds will boost liquidity in the bond market and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government is aware that some hurdles need to be overcome to enhance liquidity  and  increase  the  size  of  the  corporate  bonds  market  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to remove such hurdles?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that as part of the package of measures announced on August 25, 2016 for development of  fixed  income and currency  markets, in connection  with  developing  the  market  for  rupee  denominated  bonds  overseas,  it  has  been decided, to permit banks to issue Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) qualifying for inclusion as Additional  Tier  1  capital  and  debt  capital  instruments  qualifying  for  inclusion  as  Tier  2 capital, by way of rupee denominated bonds overseas. It was also decided to allow banks to issue  rupee  denominated  bonds  overseas  under  the  extant  framework  of  incentivizing issuance of long term bonds by banks for financing infrastructure and affordable housing.

RBI  has  taken  measures  to  deepen  the  corporate  bond  market.  Some  of  the  recent measures to boost liquidity are mentioned below:

-  Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been permitted to invest in unlisted corporate bonds.
-  Partial Credit Enhancement ceiling by banks has been raised from 20% to 50% of the issue size.
-  FPIs have been provided direct access to secondary market trading in corporate bond market without involving brokers.
-  Brokers authorized as market makers are allowed to participate in corporate bond repo market.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5042 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Investigation in Cases of Spying
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5042

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  MARCH, 2017

## INVESTIGATION IN CASES OF SPYING

5042.  SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government has taken note of the reports of spying in his Ministry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  the  investigation  carried  out  in  this  regard  including  the  outcome thereof; and
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to check the recurrence of such incidents?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

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- (a) & (b): During 2015 & 2016, two serving defence personnel, six retired defence personnel and two others have been apprehended for their alleged involvement in spying activities.
- (c) All the personnel involved were arrested and are presently undergoing investigation / trial.
- (d) Government has inter  alia taken the  following  measures to  prevent recurrence of such incidents:-
- (i) Sensitisation  of  personnel  by  way  of  conducting  awareness talks about  modus  operandi  of  inimical agents to extract sensitive information.
- (ii) Issue of advisories on the subject and formulation of policies to prevent recurrences.
- (iii) Checks  of  official  and  personal  electronic  devices  to  rule  out probable cyber-attacks on the information Communication Technology devices for espionage purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Defence Purchases
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5041

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  MARCH, 2017

## DEFENCE  PURCHASES

5041.  SHRI K.N. RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  defence purchases take very long time as compared to China;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether such a delay will put our defence at stake vis-a-vis our neighbours; and
- (d) if so, the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

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(a) to (d): Capital  procurement  of  defence  equipment  is  undertaken  in accordance  with  the  Defence  Procurement  Procedure  (DPP).    DPP-2016 focuses on streamlining and simplifying of defence procurement processes and aims to balance the requirements of expeditious procurement, development of indigenization and self-reliance and appropriate  costs,  while  maintaining  highest  standards  of  transparency, probity and public accountability. DPP-2016, which was promulgated with effect from 1 st April 2016, contains provisions for reducing the timelines for completion  of  procurement  activities.    Further,  Government  regularly monitors progress of ongoing procurement projects so as to ensure that the  Armed  Forces  are  equipped  to  meet  the  entire  spectrum  of  security challenges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5040 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Enforcement Department
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5040

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 st  March 2017/ Chaitra 10, 1939 (SAKA)

## Enforcement Department

## 5040.  SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Reserve Bank  of India proposes to set up separate  Enforcement Department to monitor banks;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the said Enforcement Department will mainly deal with the penalties imposed on banks for violation of norms and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  above  Enforcement  Department  will  serve  as  centralised  department  to deal with banks and maintain record on banks performance and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (d): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is setting up a separate Enforcement Department. The Enforcement Department (EFD) is proposed to be opened on April 3, 2017, to separate those who  oversee  the  possible  rule  breaches  and  those  who  decide  on  punitive  actions  so  that enforcement process operates fairly and is evidence based. The EFD shall, inter alia, develop a broad policy for enforcement and initiate enforcement action against the Regulated Entities (REs) for violation consistent with such policy. EFD would serve as a centralized department to deal with banks only for enforcement action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5039 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-31
Subject: Strengthening Military Bases in Border Areas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5039

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  MARCH, 2017

## STRENGTHENING MILITARY BASES IN BORDER AREAS

5039.  SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether    the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  strengthen  military  bases  on  IndoChina and Indo-Pakistan Border keeping in view of the expansion and strengthening of military power of neighbouring countries near Border Areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is  any plan to connect  the  Indo-China  and  Indo-Pakistan Frontier with strong road and rail network for quick counter attack or self defence; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): Government is fully seized of the security needs of the country and  reviews  the  same  from  time  to  time.    Required  measures  including development  of  infrastructure  like  roads,  rail  and  airfields  are  taken  to safeguard the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of India.

A  five  year  (2015-2020)  Long  Term  Roll  on  Works  Plan  for  new construction / upgradation of 519 roads has been approved for execution by  BRO  in  the  border  regions  of  the  country.    Out  of  the  identified  28 strategic railway lines, Government has approved Final Location Survey of four prioritized railway lines.

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