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Lok Sabha Question No. 1379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: PMSBY
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1379

TO BE ANSWERED ON 9th  February 2018/ Magha 14, 1939 (Saka) PMSBY

## 1379. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of people covered under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) so far;
- (b) the number of people covered under the said scheme from Bihar;?
- (c) whether the Ministry has received complaints regarding irregularities in payments under this scheme, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether these complaints have been redressed and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) and (b) As on 31 st   December 2017, the total number of people covered under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) so far is 13.26 crore. Further, the number of people covered under the said scheme from Bihar is 45.69 lakhs.
- (c) and (d)     No specific complaint has been received   regarding irregularities in payments under this scheme. The complaints of the beneficiaries in respect of the scheme are dealt in coordination with Banks and Insurance Companies in getting them resolved expeditiously. The progress of settlement of claims under PMSBY is monitored regularly by the Government. As on 5 th February 2018, the details of the complaints that have been redressed under PMSBY is as under:-

Total Complaints: 195

Total Disposed   : 194

Total Pending     :    1

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1377 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Threat to Gangetic Dolphins
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1377

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2018

## Threat to Gangetic Dolphins

## 1377. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  scientists  and  wildlife  conservationists  have  raised  concerns  over  the threat posed to Gangetic river dolphins by the National Waterways project, if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  the  development  of  the  Ganga  river  for  shipping  is  seen  by  wildlife conservationists as the single-largest threat to the survival of the species, whose numbers  are  declining  in  most  parts  of  their  natural  habitat,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  launched  the  Endangered  Species  Recovery  Plans for  four  species  of  global  importance  to  tackle  the  threat  to  dolphins  and  three other species including dolphins and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Some wildlife conservationists have expressed their concerns over the threats posed to Gangetic river dolphins by the National Waterways Project, impact of  river  traffic,  irrigation  canals  and  depletion  of  prey  base  on  Dolphin population.
- (b) The  population  of  Gangetic  river  dolphin  is  impacted  due  to  a  number  of factors  including  river  degradation,  mortality  in  fishing  net,  poaching,  large scale  increase  in  the  river  traffic,  direct  hit  by  propellers  etc.  Unplanned developmental works on the waterways may impact the population of these species.
- (c) The  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change,  Government  of India has identified 17 Critically Endangered species for focused conservation program under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of 'Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat'.

From amongst the above 17 species, conservation and recovery programme for  four  species viz. the  Gangetic  River Dolphin, Manipur's Brow antlered deer or Sangai, Dugong and the Great Indian Bustard are also being taken up with  financial  assistance  under  CAMPA  and  in  collaboration  with  the concerned State Governments with active assistance from WII.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Unqualified Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1376 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH FEBRUARY, 2018

## UNQUALIFIED DOCTORS

## 1376. SHRI A.ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that Medical Council of India (MCI) is considering to frame rules that will prevent  unqualified doctors  from  doing  stenting  procedures and  also  allow  patients  to  seek secondopinions to decide whether they need st nts;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has received  the  draft  rules  from  MCI  in  this regard,  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also true that the doctors must be trained in interventional cardiology for at least two years under a senior or structured programme for carrying out stenting procedures; and
- (d) whether it is also true that in countries like US, the doctors should have assisted at least 75 cases  as  assistants before  doing  the  procedure  on  patients,  if so,  t he  steps  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a):       No.
- (b):      Does not arise.
- (c):      No.
- (d):      No such information is available with the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Research in Medical Marijuana
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PREM DAS RAI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1373 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH FEBRUARY, 2018

## RESEARCH IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA

## 1373. SHRI PREM DAS RAI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is undertaking any research in medical Marijuana  and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Centre keeps track of projects undertaken by the States on medical Marijuana, if so, the details of the mechanisms available for the same; and
- (c) the details of medicinal research and development carried out by the Government and funds allocated for the purpose during the last three years?

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

- (a)& (b): No.

- (c ): Does not airse.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

LOK  SABHA U NSTARRED  QUESTIO N NO. 1372 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH FEBRUARY, 2018

## CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN HOMOEOPA THY

## 1372. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  undertake  scientific  research  in  Homoeopathy  a establish Central Cou ncil for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) in the country, if so, the detai thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to establish Central Research Institutes (CRIs) country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise and location - wise; a nd
- (d) the time by which the said institutions are likely to be set up?

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

(a) : The Government have already established Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) as an autonomous body under M/o AYUSH. The CCRH has systematized research in homoeopathy in the broad areas of clinical research, drug standard ization, drug proving, clinical verification, fundamental research and public health & epidemics. Specific mechanisms in of publications, organizations of seminars, conferences, CMEs and participation of Coun scientific and public health progra ms have been established to ensure research dissemination and translation  of  research  outcomes  for  benefit  of  practitioners,  academicians,  research general public

- (b)  to  (d) : CCRH  has  one  National  Homoeopathy  Research  Institute  in  Mental  Healt h (NHRIMH) at Kottayam, Kerala and one Central Research Institutes(CRI) at Noida, (Uttar Pradesh).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1371 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Aaykar Setu
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1371

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9 th  FEBRUARY, 2018 20  MAGHA, 1939 (SAKA)

## AAYKAR SETU

## 1371.  SHRIMATI  POONAM MAHAJAN;

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  Aaykar  Setu  an  online  platform  to simplify income tax, if so, the details and salient features thereof;
- (b) the  number  of  users  that  have  downloaded  and  utilized  the  App  since  its launch  and  the  plans  of  the  Government  to  expand  usage  especially  in  rural areas; and
- (c) whether the Government will expand the App to provide information about other tax related queries and services, if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## (MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE) (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a) Yes  Madam,  the  Income  Tax  Department  has  launched  Aaykar  Setu,  an online platform for facilitating access to various key services provided by the Department.  The salient features of 'Aaykar Setu' are as under :-

- (i)    Tax Return Preparer (TRP) at your doorstep:    For locating/contacting  the nearest TRP and registering a request for home visit of TRP.
- (ii)   ASK-IT:   Chat  tool  based  upon  artificial  intelligence for  resolving  tax payer's queries.
- (iii)  Return preparation 'Made easy':   Assistance for filing IT Return.
- (iv)  Tax Tool :   For facilitating computation of Tax & for filing ITR.
- (v)   TDS/TRACES:   Assistance for Tax Deductor/collector and Tax Deductee.

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- (vi)   Got a problem:   It  consists  of  link  of  various  services  provided  by the   IT Department such as Refund Status, Register Grievances etc.
- (vii)  Paying tax online, applying online for PAN.
- (viii) Tax Gyan:  To enable  users to learn  about  Income Tax through mobile enabled game.

(b)   The number of users that have downloaded and utilized the App since its launch on 10.7.2017 till 06.02.2018 is 2,09,179.  The Income Tax Department is popularizing the use of application through various channels of publicity i.e. electronics and print media.  The Mobile app is also accessible in rural areas.

(c)   The App already provides extensive information about tax related queries &  services.    No  proposal  to  further  expand  the  App  is  currently  under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Conservation of Vellayani Lake
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1370

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2018

## Conservation of Vellayani Lake

1370. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether his Ministry has received any request from the State Government of Kerala  seeking  funds  and  other  assistance  for  the  conservation  of  the  Vellayani lake;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether his Ministry has written to the State Government of Kerala offering assistance to conserve the lake; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  to  (d)  The  Ministry  has  been  supplementing  efforts  of  the  States  &  Union Territories  under  the  scheme  of  National  Plan  for  Conservation  of  Aquatic  Ecosystems (NPCA) for conservation of identified lakes and wetlands in the country on cost sharing basis between the Central and State Governments. No proposal has been received for  conservation  of  Vellayani  Lake  in  Kerala  under  the  scheme  of NPCA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Hepatitis
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1367 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH FEBRUARY, 2018

## HEPATITIS

## 1367. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

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

- (a) whether more than one crore people have been reported to be suffering from Hepatitis C in India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether Government proposes to roll out a National Pro gramme for control of Viral Hepatitis and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the other measures taken in this regard?

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

- (a) & (b) : No, c urrently there is no available reporting mechanism for people suffering from Hepatitis C in India .

However, it is estimated that there coul d be 60 - 120 lakh persons living with Hepatitis C as per theNati onal Technical Consultation on Viral Hepatitis cond ucted by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences.

- (c)  &  (d):            Yes,  the  Government  of  India  is  a  signatory  to  the  World  Health  As resolution. The Sustainable Development Goal aims to achieve elimination of Viral Hepatit the year 2030.

Accordingly,  the  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  proposes  to  roll  out 'Integrated Initiative for Prevention and Control of Viral Hepatitis' during the period of 2017 - 18 to  2019 - 20 by  integrating  the  existing  components  of  safe  drinking  water  and  san itation programme,  biomedical  waste  management,  immunization,  injection  safety,  socio -culture practices  &  infection  control,  safety  of  blood  and  blood  products,  harm  reduction  i populations,  surveillance  of  viral  hepatitis,  diagnosis  of  viral  hepatiti s  withspecial  focus  on treatment of H epatitis C.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: GST on Ayurveda
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## 1365. DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be please d to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  received  any  representation  requesting  to  rectify  the anomalies in Goods and Services Tax (GST) in fixing the tax slab for Ayurveda and if so, the reaction of Government thereon; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government proposes to re-examine the disputed slabs pertain to Ayurveda in GST regime?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a): Representations have been received seeking reduction in the GST rates for ayurvedic medicines. Considering the same, the GST Council had recommended  reduction  in  GST  rates  from  12%  to  5%    for  Medicaments (Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathic or Bio-Chemic systems), manufactured  exclusively  in  accordance  with  the  formulas  described  in  the authoritative books specified in the First Schedule to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,  1940  (23  of  1940)  or  Homeopathic    Pharmacopoeia  or  the  German Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia, as the case may be, and sold under the name as specified in such books or pharmacopoeia, which was notified vide notification No. 34/2017-Central Tax (Rate), dated 13 th October, 2017.

(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1365

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 9 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018

## MAGHA 20, 1939 (SAKA)

## GST ON AYURVEDA
Lok Sabha Question No. 1364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Non-Productivity Bonus
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1364 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9TH FEBRUARY, 2018/ MAGHA 20, 1939SAKA)

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the employees of Central Universities ad Autonomous Bodies who were earlier kept at par with their counterparts in the Central Government for getting non-productivity bonus (ad-hoc bonus) have now been debarred from receiving such benefit and if s0, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received representations from the concerned employees unions for restoration of non-productivity bonus to these categories of employees;
- (c) if so, whether the Government has considered or in the process of examining the demand; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the Government would come out with its decision?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE SHRI P RADHAKRISHNAN

- (a) to (d): A decision has been taken not to issue orders for payment of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) in respect of employees of autonomous bodies, fully or partly funded by the Central Government;, for accounting years 2015-16 and 2016-17 . Certain representations have been received for payment of adhoc bonus in such cases. However; Ihe decision taken in the matter stands.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Delivery of Nutrition to Children through AWCs
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1363 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2018

## DELIVERY OF NUTRITION TO CHILDREN THROUGH AWCS

## 1363.  SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the findings of the National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4) that only 10 per cent of 6-24 months children are adequately fed;
- (b) if so, the details and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) whether the Government is considering any change in the system of delivery of nutrition to children through Anganwadi Centres and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Dr. VIRENDRA KUMAR)

- (a) As per the recent report of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) - 4 conducted by Ministry of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  in  2015-16,  9.6%  children  in  the  age  group  of  6-23  months receive adequate diet.
- (b) The Government has taken several measures, as given below, to ensure adequate availability of nutrition to children in the above age group:
- i Under  the  Anganwadi  Services  of  the  Umbrella  ICDS  Scheme,  Supplementary Nutrition, now a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act, is provided to children in the age group of 6-36 months in the form of Take Home Ration in order to bridge  the  gap  between  the  Recommended  Dietary  Allowances  and  the  Average Dietary Intake.  Focus is also given on counselling women on infant and young child feeding practices.
- ii National  Guidelines  on  Infant  and  Young  Child  Feeding,  2006,  have  been  issued, through which optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices for children below 2 years are emphasised.
- iii Infant Milk Substitutes Feeding Bottles, and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1993, as amended 2003, has been enacted in the country to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and ensure proper use of infant foods.
- iv The  Mothers'  Absolute  Affection  (MAA)  programme  launched  by  the  Ministry  of Health and Family Welfare also aims to promote and strengthen breastfeeding through health system strengthening.
- (c) The existing system of delivery of supplementary nutrition, i.e., Take Home Ration, Morning Snacks  and  Hot  Cooked  Meals  to  the  respective  beneficiaries  at  the  AWCs  through  the AWWs is continuing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1362 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Amendments in PMLA
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1362

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9TK FEBRUARY, 2018 MAGHA 20, 1939 (SAKA)

## Amendments in PMLA

## 1362. DR; C. GOPALAKRISHNAN: SHRI P NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Enforcement Directorate (ED) proposes amendments in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) at par with the Act prevalent in Australia and United Kingdom;
- (b) if s0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the total amendments proposed to be made in the PMLA; and
- (d) the time by which the said amendments are likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) & (b) No, Madam: While proposing amendments' to the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), the money laundering laws of other countries were examined and considered to gather knowledge for background guidance only.
- (c) & (d) Amendments have been proposed in seven sections and are in schedule to PMLA vide Finance Bill; 2018.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-09
Subject: Pollution in Narmada River
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1361

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2018

## Pollution in Narmada River

1361. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether the Government is aware of increasing pollution in Narmada river which fulfils the need of water in four States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c ) whether pollution level at origin point of the Narmada is at the highest level;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the name of the most polluted places at the Narmada river?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (e) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with the State Pollution Control Boards monitors the water quality  of river Narmada in the States of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat at 26 locations on regular basis. CPCB have informed that as per the  water  quality  assessment  for  the  year  2016,  out  of  26  locations,  2  locations  at downstream of Hoshangabad town in Madhya Pradesh and Chandod Taluka in Gujarat are  not  meeting  the  water  quality  criteria  for  bathing  with  respect  to  Bio-chemical Oxygen  Demand  (BOD),  a  key  indicator  of  organic  pollution.  However,  river  water quality  with  respect  to  Fecal  Coliform  is  meeting  the  bathing  criteria  at  all  other locations, except at Bharuch in Gujarat. CPCB has also reported that river Narmada at its  origin  in  Amarkantak  is  complying  with  the  designated  water  quality  criteria  with respect to all parameters.

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