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Lok Sabha Question No. 662 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Report on Bails
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI, ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 662

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1939 (SAKA)

REPORT ON BAILS

662.    SHRI GAURAV GOGOI: SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken steps to implement the recommendations of  the  268th  Law  Commission  report  on  bails,  especially  on  the  proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code; and

(b) if so, the details of steps taken by the Government to implement the proposed amendments therein?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): As the criminal laws and criminal procedure are in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, the 268 th  Report of the Law Commission of India  has  been  forwarded  to  all  the  State  Governments/UTs  for their views/ comments on the recommendations made in the Report.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Mental Health Problems
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.661

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017

## MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

## 661.   DR SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the Mental Health problems are getting increased due to the adverse effects of Climate Change and Crop Failure thereof; and
- (b) if so, the measures taken by the Government to tackle the condition?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): As per the National Mental Health Survey conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore in 12 States, the prevalence of mental disorders including common mental disorders, severe mental disorders, and alcohol and substance use disorders (excluding tobacco use disorder) in adults over the age of 18 years is about 10.6%. The adverse effects of climate change and crop failure were not specifically considered in the Survey for increase in Mental Health problems.
- (b): To  address  the  burden  of mental  disorders, the  Government  of  India  is implementing  the  National  Mental  Health  Programme  (NMHP)  since  1982.  The Government  is  supporting  implementation  of  the  District  Mental  Health  Programme (DMHP) under NMHP on 517 districts of the country for  detection, management and treatment of mental disorders/illness. With the objective to address the acute shortage of  qualified  mental  health  professionals  in  the  country,  the  Government,  under  the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), is implementing manpower development schemes for establishment of Centres of Excellence and strengthening/establishment of Post  Graduate  (PG)  Departments  in  mental  health  specialties.  Till  date,  support  has been  provided  for  establishment  of  23  Centres  of  Excellence  and  strengthening/ establishment of 46 Post Graduate (PG) Departments in mental health specialties in the country.  During  the  12 th Five  Year  Plan  the  DMHP  has  been  restructured  to  include additional components like suicide prevention services, work place stress management, life  skills training and counseling in schools and colleges. Support is also provided for Central/  State  Mental  Health  Authorities,  Research  and  Training  and  for  Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 660 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Migration of Rural People
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

No. 660.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 660

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

MIGRATION OF RURAL PEOPLE

SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

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

- (a)  whether  people  from  rural  areas  are  migrating  towards  cities  in search of employment and for other reasons;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has set a target for providing houses to the urban poor at lower rates by the year 2022; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  houses constructed for the poor during the last three years?

ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs does not have data on the migration of people from rural areas to cities.
- (c) & (d): 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects, therefore, it is the responsibility of States/Union Territories (UTs) to ensure housing for  all  its  citizens.  In    order    to  supplement    the    efforts  of  States/ Union Territories (UTs),  the  Ministry  of  Housing  &  Urban Affairs is

the  'Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  (Urban)  {PMAY  (U)}'  Mission  to address the housing requirement of urban poor. The Mission guidelines provide flexibility to States/Union Territories (UTs) for appraising and approving project proposals based on demand assessed. States/Union Territories (UTs) have to approach the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs only for release of Central assistance for projects approved at the States/Union Territories (UTs) level. Details of the houses constructed during last three years under PMAY

(U) are at Annexure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 658 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: FDI in Private Security Industries
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †658

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1939 (SAKA)

FDI IN PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRIES

†658.    SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has granted permission for Foreign Direct Investment in private security industry and if so, the specific reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the process for private security companies for procurement of arms and ammunition will be changed;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  considered  the  impact  of  the  permission  for Foreign Direct Investment in private security industry;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the security measures taken by the Government to ensure that the fire arms procured by such companies are not sold illegally to common people; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  maintain  the  Central  database  with regard  to  complete  details  of  registered  and  non-registered  private  security agencies and the people employed by these agencies?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Yes  Madam,  the  extant  policy  of  the  Government  allows  Foreign  Direct Investment in the private security industry upto 49% with Government approval, subject to applicable laws/regulations, security and other conditionalities.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.658 FOR 19.12.2017

(b): There is no change in the process for procurement of arms and ammunition by a private security company as per Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules 2016.

(c) & (d): As there is no fresh proposal under consideration at present to amend the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 [PSAR Act, 2005], to modify FDI limit in the private security agencies, the question does not arise.

(e): Sections  19  to  27  of  the  Arms  Act,  1959  provide  that  arms  cannot  be issued/sold to unauthorized individuals.

(f): A web portal has been developed to enable the State Governments/Controlling Authorities to maintain a database for effective monitoring of the relevant provisions of PSAR Act, 2005.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 656 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: National Electric Mobility Plan
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 656 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2017

## National Electric Mobility Plan

## 656. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

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

- (a) whether any progress has been made regarding the corpus of Rs. 14000 crore set aside under the National Electric Mobility Plan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) to  (c):  With  a  view  to  promote  electric  mobility  in  the  country,  the  Government  of  India approved the National Mission on Electric Mobility (NMEM) in 2011 and subsequently National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP 2020) was unveiled in 2013.  This Plan has been designed  mainly  considering  the  Fuel  Security  and  Environmental  Pollution  in  the  country. NEMMP aims for a cumulative fuel saving of about 9500 million litres equivalent resulting in reduction of pollution and green house  gas emission of 2 million tonnes with targeted market penetration of 6-7 million vehicles by 2020.  The plan estimates a cumulative outlay of about Rs.14,000 crores during the span of the scheme with some contribution from Industry.

As  part  of  the  mission,  Department  of  Heavy  Industry  formulated  Faster  Adoption  and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles India (FAME India) Scheme in March, 2015 to promote electric & hybrid vehicle (xEVs) in the country.  The Government decided to introduce the  scheme as a pilot  scheme for 2  years with  an outlay of Rs.795 crore rather than a 6  year scheme with a support of Rs.14,000 crore, as envisaged in the NEMMP.  At present, phase-1 of this scheme is underway, which was originally for a period of 2 years from 1 st April 2015 to 31 st March 2017 and has now been extended for a further period till 31 st March 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 654 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: New PPP Policy
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

No. 654

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 654

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

## NEW PPP POLICY

SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY :

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

- (a)   whether the Government has announced a new Public Private Partnership  (PPP)  Policy  for  affordable  housing  that  allows extending  Central  assistance  to  each  house  to  be  built  by private  builders  even  on  private  lands  besides  opening  up immense potential for private investments in affordable housing projects on Government lands in urban areas; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) & (b): The  Ministry  has  formulated  'PPP  Models  for  Affordable Housing' to enable States and Union Territories (UTs) to facilitate private sector participation in order to meet the
- growing need of affordable housing in the country.

There are eight such models for guidance and adoption by  the  States/  UT/Public  Authorities.  These  models  deal with  issues  affecting  delivery  of  affordable  housing  and different  approaches  to  tackle  implementation  issues. Six of these models have been constituted for projects on government land and two PPP models on privately owned land.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: RERA Registration
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

No. 652

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 652

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

## RERA REGISTRATION

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV :

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

- (a)   whether the Government is aware that there are many builders
- who  have  not  registered  under  Real  Estate  Regulation  Act (RERA) till  date  even  after  expiry  of  the  time  period  fixed  for registration under such Act for all the builders in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of such builders, area/State-wise;
- (c) whether  action  against  these  builders  for  fraud  in  housing
- projects can be taken under RERA; and
- (d) whether  action  against  such  builders  can  be  taken  under RERA  for  those  projects  initiated  before  the  notification  of RERA and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (d):   Contravention  of  the  provisions  of  Section  3(1)  of  the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (the Act) on  prior registration of real  estate  projects  or registration  of  ongoing  projects,  will  incur  a  penalty which may extend up

to  ten  percent  of  the  estimated  cost  of  the  real  estate project  as  determined  by  the  Authority.  Further,  noncompliance  with the orders, decisions or directions issued under Section 3(1) or on continued violation of the provisions  of  Section  3,  the  builder  shall  be  punishable with  imprisonment  for  a  term  which  may  extend  up  to three  years  or  with  a  fine  which  may  extend  up  to  a further  ten  percent  of  the  estimated  cost  of  the  real estate  project,  or  with  both  under  provisions  of  Section 59 of the Act.

It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  Real  Estate  Regulatory Authorities  established  in  the  States/Union  Territories (UTs)  to  ensure  registration  of  the  real  estate  projects and to take action under the provisions of the Act against the promoter(s) concerned in case of violation thereof.

Information regarding non-registration of real estate projects  by  promoters/builders  is  not  maintained  by  the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Assistance for Post Harvest Management
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BISHNU PADA RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.648

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017

## ASSISTANCE FOR POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT

648.   SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

एवं  कसान

- (a) whether  there  is  any  proposal  with  the  Government  to  enhance  the  rate  of assistance for post harvest management for the small and marginal farmers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether it is also a fact that the micro irrigation assistance is to be increased to 70  per  cent  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana  (PMKSY),  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a): The  Government  provides  assistance  for  post  harvest  management  under Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) schemes of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers' Welfare and  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada  Yojana  scheme  of  Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries.  However,  at present  there  is  no  proposal  to  enhance  the  rate  of  assistance  for  post  harvest management for the small and marginal farmers, under above schemes.
- (b): Under  the  scheme  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana  (PMKSY),  the pattern of assistance for micro irrigation is 55% for small & marginal farmers and 45% for other farmers. There is no proposal for enhancing the said pattern of assistance.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Accumulation of Rain Water
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO 646 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  DECEMBER, 2017

## ACCUMULATION OF RAIN WATER

## No. 646       SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

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

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  the difficulties being faced in metropolitans / big cities in the
- country due to rains during the monsoon season;
- (b) If so, whether the Government  has ascertained the reasons  for  accumulation  of  rain  water  in  metropolitan cities;
- (c) The estimated monetary loss due to flooding in
- metropolitan / big cities in 2016 and 2017;
- (d) Whether the Government proposes to formulate any concrete scheme to check accumulation of rain water in metropolitan/big cities; and
- (e) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) Yes,  Madam,  Government  is  aware  that  accumulation  of rain  water  is  taking  place  in  some  Metropolitans  /  big cities due to rains and it is causing inconvenience to the citizens.
- (b) The  accumulation  of  rain  water  takes  place  in  low  lying areas.  The reasons are specific to the areas concerned, however,  it  is  largely  due  to  absence  of  robust  drainage network.

- (c) Since the subject matter is under the jurisdiction of State Governments  and  the  concerned  Local  Bodies,  Ministry does  not  have  specific  data  on  monetary  loss  due  to flooding in metropolitans / big cities.
- (d) Under  AMRUT  mission,  strengthening  of storm water drainage  network  is  one  of  the  admissible  components. Ministry has recently circulated Standard Operating Procedures for Urban Flooding to all the states.
- (e) So  far,  under  AMRUT  Mission,  the  Ministry  has  funded Rs.2969.08  Cr.  for  359  storm-water  drainage  projects  in the AMRUT mission cities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Financial Assistance to the Family of Differently Abled Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNEMTN OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

## (DIVYANGJAN)

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 645 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2017

Financial Assistance to the Family or Differently Abled Persons

645: Shri Baijayant Panda: Jay

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be please to State:

- (a) the details of the schemes implemented by the Government to provide the family of a disabled economic and social assistance to person;
- (b) the provisions laid down by the Government for the ease of institutions; access  for disabled persons in public
- (c whether there is any framework for implementation of the same;
- (d) if the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; S0,
- (e) whether the Government has decided to make similar provisions for private institutions; and
- () if s0, the details thereof and ifnot, the reason therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) There is no scheme run by this Department to provide persons with disabilities However; economic and social assistance to the families of India Campaign (AIC) and persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/ Appliance (ADIP) Accessible the Department Scholarship Schemes a8 well as programmes run by institutionslorganizations of overall burden on the part of their families which reduce the

- (b) to (f) Public as defined under section 2(w) of the Right of RPwD Act; 2016) includes a Government 'Persons with Disabilities Act;, 2016 including or private building,  used Or accessed by the public at large a building used for educational or vocational utilities, religious, cultural, leisure or recreational purposes;, workplace, commercial activities, public agencies, reformatories activities, medical or health services, law enforcement or judicial   foras, railway stations platforms, roadways bus stands airports or waterways or terminus, building

As per Section 40 of the RPwD 2016, the Central Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 Government under Rule 15 of Rights of Harmonised has already specified standard for public buildings a8 specified in the PGuidelines and Space Standards for Barrier Free Built Environment for Persona and Elderly Persons issued by Ministry of Urban With Disabilities Development, Government of India in March, 2016. Act;

per   Section 44 of RPwD Act; 2016, all new public buildings accessibility norms specified under the are required to adhere to the Environment Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier Free Built for Persons With Disabilities and Elderly Persons. Further; Section 45 2016 mandates that all public buildings (1) of the RPwD period of 5 should be made accessible as per these standards within a years. As Act; existing
Lok Sabha Question No. 643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: National Security Doctrines
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJESH RANJAN  (PAPPU  YADAV)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 643

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1939 (SAKA) NATIONAL SECURITY DOCTRINES

643.    SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  a  Committee  been  set  up  by  the  Government  to  formulate  the 'National Security Doctrine' to reflect the complex security challenges facing the country, and spell out the command  and  control  structures for  meeting eventualities such as terror strikes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has an alternative plan of action or Policy to avert future terror attacks in India or on Military establishments?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The overall internal security situation in the country is under control due to continuous and unrelenting efforts of the Central and State Governments. The internal security situation in the country, including intelligence gathering and sharing mechanism, is reviewed from time to time with the security experts and measures to strengthen the same are taken, as per requirements.  However, no Committee has been set up to formulate the 'National Security Doctrine'.

## R.S.US.Q No. 643 FOR 19.12.2017

(c): In  order  to  avert  terror  attacks  in  India,  there  exists  close  and  effective coordination between intelligence and security agencies at the Centre and the State  level.    The  Multi  Agency  Centre  (MAC)  has  been  strengthened  and  reorganized  to  enable  it  to  function  on  24x7  basis  for  real  time  collation  and sharing of intelligence with other Intelligence Agencies and States.  The border control has also been strengthened through establishment of observation posts, border  fencing,  flood  lighting  and  deployment  of  modern  /hi-tech  equipments. Further, Security Audit of all security related establishments / infrastructure has been carried out by the Organizations / Agencies concerned to assess physical security measures and upgrade it, wherever necessary.

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