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Lok Sabha Question No. 4203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Drought Relief
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4203

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017

## DROUGHT RELIEF

4203.  COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether an amount of Rs. 1193 crore was sanctioned for relief activities due to drought in Rajasthan as against the demand of Rs. 10,537 crore and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether no funds was sanctioned by the Government for cattle conservation against the total demand of Rs.1043.69 crore by Rajasthan Government for cattle conservation activities as 1.69 crore out of total 5.77 crore livestock were severely affected;
- (c) if so, whether the Government is considering to release a sum of Rs. 1043.69 crore from NDRF as assistance for cattle conservation in the State; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  the  said  amount  is  likely  to  be sanctioned and released?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a): The State Government of Rajasthan submitted  a Memorandum for drought during Kharif -2015  seeking  financial  assistance  of  Rs.10537.02  crores  from  National  Disaster  Response Fund  (NDRF).  Central  assistance  of  Rs.1193.41  crores  was  approved  by  the      High  Level Committee (HLC) as per extant SDRF/NDRF norms.
- (b) to (d): The High Level Committee (HLC)   discussed the claim of the State Government regarding projected cost of fodder, transportation etc. for milch animals and felt that this may be considered as per norms and guidelines on actual basis, separately.  Accordingly, Government of Rajasthan submitted a proposal on 31.01.2017 for reimbursement of Rs.211.34 crores from NDRF for Animal Husbandry Sector which is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Cultivation of GM Mustard
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4202

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017

## CULTIVATION OF GM MUSTARD

4202.  SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of States where genetically modified mustard is being cultivated along with the benefits accrued/likely to accrue to farmers as a result thereof;
- (b) the impact of the same on the health of people; and
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for the promotion of cultivation of GM Mustard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (c): As on date, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has not cleared any Genetically Modified mustard hybrid/variety for commercial cultivation in India so the question of its cultivation in States does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4201 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Training Centre
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4201

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017/ CHAITRA 7, 1939 (SAKA)

TRAINING CENTRE

4201. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  the  request  made  by  the  State Government of Andhra Pradesh regarding Replication of State-of-Art Training Centre of Greyhounds at Amaravathi, Vijayawada or Rajahmundry; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the funds allocated for this purpose?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes  Madam,  this  Ministry  has  received  a  proposal  from  the

Government of Andhra Pradesh worth Rs. 858.37 crore for replication of the

State of Art Greyhounds Training Centre near Amaravathi in Andhra Pradesh.

The proposal consists of setting up of State-of-the-Art  Training  Centre  and

Tactical Headquarters for Greyhounds near Amaravathi, and an Operational

Hub at Kurnool. No funds have been allocated so far, for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Review of CRZ Rules
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.4200

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2017

## Review of CRZ Rules

## 4200. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the recent court judgement declaring Mumbai as a bay due to which conflict/confusion has arisen to treat Mumbai as a bay/open sea and redevelopment/reconstruction is becoming very difficult;
- (b) If so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any request for review of the CRZ Guidelines and Rules which was last amended in 2011; and
- (d) if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  review  the  present  guidelines  so  that interpretation  and  execution  of  CRZ  Guidelines  and  Rules  can  be  done  smoothly without resulting in shortage of land and high cost of real estate in Mumbai?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) & (b) Hon'ble  High  Court,  Mumbai,  in  the  matter  of  Deepak  Rao  vs.  State  of Maharashtra in WP No.327 of 2013 dated 25.11.2013, Hoary Realty Ltd. vs. MCGM, WP (L) No.2383 of 2014 dated 7.10.2014, Kalpvruksha Developers vs. State of Maharashtra, Writ Petition (L) No.2431 of 2014 dated 7.10.2014 & Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of SLP No.30128/2014 MCZMA vs. Hoary Realty Ltd. dated 19.11.2014 has declared Mahim Bay and Back Bay in Mumbai  as  Bay.  As  a  result,  the  Coastal  Regulation  Zone  as  per  CRZ Notification, 2011 is considered as 100 meters for Mahim Bay and Back Bay in Mumbai instead of 500 meters from the high tide line, thereby reducing the area covered under regulation.
- (c) & (d) Requests for review of CRZ Notification, 2011 have been received from time to time and a Committee Headed by Shri Shailesh Nayak was constituted to look into the matter. The Shailesh Nayak Committee has submitted its report and review of recommendations as well as suggestions from various stakeholders have been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Overcrowding in Jails
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4195

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017/ CHAITRA 7, 1939 (SAKA)

## OVERCROWDING IN JAILS

4195. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether prisons in the country are overcrowded by 150 per cent and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government to address this situation;
- (b)  whether  cramming  of  cells  beyond  the  permissible  limit  breaches  the fundamental  and  human  rights  of  the  prisoners/undertrials  and  if  so,  the details thereof along with the measures taken to tackle the same;
- (c) whether in spite of directions by the court, the prison authorities have not been able  to  take  effective  steps  for  reducing  overcrowding  and  if  so,  the corrective action taken in this regard; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  a  viable  plan  of  action  to decongest the jails, if so, the details and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  :  As  per  data  collected  by  National  Crime  Records  Bureau  from States/UTs at the end of year 2015, a total of 419623 inmates were lodged in 1401  different categories  of  jails  of  the  country  against  the  sanctioned capacity of 366781, indicating an occupancy rate of 114.4%.

## LS.US.Q.No.4195 FOR 28.03.2017

'Prisons' is a State subject and  prison administration is primarily the responsibility  of  concerned  States.    However,  the  Government  of  India  has been providing support and guidance to the State Governments in efficient prison management through various advisories issued from time to time and also through the Model Prison Manual 2016.

The  Government  of  India  has  taken  various  administrative  and  legislatives measures for reducing the number of undertrials in the prisons with a view to addressing the issue of overcrowding. Some of the initiatives taken are:  (a) Establishment of Fast Track Courts (FTCs), (b) Creation of additional capacity of  prisons  through  the  scheme  of  Modernization  of  Prisons,  (c)  Launch  of National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, and (d) Insertion of a new section viz. 436A in the Criminal Procedure Code etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Financial Assistance to Sulabh International
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2017

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SULABH INTERNATIONAL

## †4194. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is providing financial assistance to Sulabh International scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cogni zance  of  irregularities  committed  by  the  said organisation while providing financial assistance; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE )

- (a) &(b): No, Madam. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is not providing any financial assistance to Sulabh International under any scheme.
- (c) & (d): Does not arise in view of reply given to part (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Allied Farming
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4193

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017

## ALLIED FARMING

4193.  SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether over the years agriculture has been divided into farming and allied activities like diary, poultry, fisheries and plantation;
- (b) if so, the share of agriculture in farm and allied service at present;
- (c) whether it is a fact that more farmers in the country are turning towards allied farming as it is more profitable and provide immediate cash as compared to farming activities;
- (d) if  so,  the  incentives  being  given  by  the  Government  to  farmers  to  keep  them  intact  in farming activities to grow more food grains; and
- (e) the  further  steps  taken  or  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  make  farming  activities profitable?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) & (b): Yes Madam, At constant 2011-12 prices, the share of agriculture & allied sector in the overall Gross Value Added (GVA) of the country during 2015-16 has been 15.4%.  out of which the shares of farm (crops), livestock, forestry & logging and fishing & aquaculture were 9.3%,  4.0  %,  1.3%    and  0.8%,  respectively.  The  share  of  agriculture  &  allied  sector  in  the overall GVA during 2016-17 has declined to 15.1%.
- (c) to (e): Yes Madam, Allied activities such as livestock etc. are more profitable to farmers than the agricultural  farm  activities.  However,  to  encourage  farmers  to  remain  in  the farming activities,  the  Government  of  India  has  implemented  various  Schemes/Programmes  such  as National Food Security Mission (NFSM), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Bringing Green Revolution  to  Eastern  India  (BGREI)  and  Crop  Diversification  Programme-  a  Sub-Scheme of RKVY. Under these schemes/programmes, funds are provided to States for implementation of State  specific  agricultural  strategies  including  incentives  to  farmers  for  use  of  quality  seeds, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), farm implements/equipments, etc. The states are also provided support for optimal use of water and other natural resources.

Further,  to  incentivize  farmers  by  ensuring  remunerative  prices  for  their  produce,  the Government  of  India  is  increasing  Minimum  Support  Prices  (MSPs)  of  different  agricultural crops including rice, wheat, pulses, Jowar, Bajra and Maize over the years. The farmers are also free to sell their produce to Government agencies or open market whichever is profitable to them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4190 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Conservation of Wildlife in U.P.
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SAKSHI SWAMI MAHARAJ

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4190

TO BE ANSWERED ON  28.03.2017

## Conservation of Wildlife in U.P.

## 4190.  DR. SWAMI SAKSHIJI MAHARAJ:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  assistance,  financial  or  technical  provided  by  the  Government for conservation and development of National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (b) the plan and non-plan expenditure of the Government on conservation of Wildlife in Uttar Pradesh during each of the last three years, scheme-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a)&(b ) Financial  assistance  and  technical  assistance  in  the  form  of    Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of Protected Areas by the experts, advisories on management of Human-wildlife conflicts etc. have been provided for conservation  and  development  of  National  Parks  and  Wildlife  sanctuaries  in Uttar Pradesh under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes of 'Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats' and 'Project Tiger'.

Details of funds released  to the State Government of Uttar Pradesh under these Centrally sponsored Schemes (Plan schemes) for conservation and development of  National  Parks  and  Wildlife  Sanctuaries  during  the  last  three  years  are  as below:

(Rs. in lakhs)

| Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats   | Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats   | Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats   | Project Tiger   | Project Tiger   | Project Tiger   |
|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| 2013-14                                       | 2014-15                                       | 2015-16                                       | 2013-14         | 2014-15         | 2015-16         |
| 323.531                                       | 224.899                                       | 235.05                                        | 525.876         | 760.928         | 624.5463        |

No fund has been released under Non-Plan Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Corruption in Disbursement of Scholarships
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4189 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2017

## CORRUPTION IN DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS

## 4189. DR. UDIT RAJ:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of allegations regarding large scale corruption dummy beneficiaries being carried out by college and university administrations in co ance with district authorities in the disbursement of educational scholarships to students the SC category;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has received complaints in th is regard in the Polytechnic College, Hingoli District, Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Complaints/representation are received regarding implementation Centrally  sponsored  Scheme  of  Post  matric  Scholarship  to  Scheduled  Caste  studen involving misutilization of funds and irregularities in admission of student s etc. Complaints/representation received in this regard are immediately forwarded implementing agencies i.e State Govt/UT administration for taking remedial action. In where States have found evidence of wrong doing, FIRs have been filed.
- (c) & ( d): No complaints have been received from Polytechnic college, Hingoli , Maharash by this department during 2016 - 17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4188 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: List of Essential Eatables
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4188

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2017

## LIST OF ESSENTIAL EATABLES

## 4188.  SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA: SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

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- (a) whether the Government has made/ is making some lists of essential foodgrains, fruits and daily  essential  eatables  which  need  special  monitoring  to  avoid  any  irregular  inflation almost every year;
- (b) if so, the details of those products and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the main reasons identified for rise in price of each product under frequent inflation; and
- (d) the Government plan for future course of action?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) : The Government is monitoring the prices of 22 essential food commodities on daily basis. These includes rice and wheat in cereals; chana, arhar, urad, moong and masoor in pulses; groundnut oil, mustard oil, Vanaspati, soya oil, sunflower oil and palm oil in edible oils; onion, tomato and potato in vegetables; and other items covering sugar, gur, milk, tea, atta and salt.
- (c)       :  Rise in the prices of essential food items are due to various factors such as shortfall in production, increased transportation costs, supply chain constraints like lack of storage facilities, increase in demand because of rise in population and per capita income and change in food habits. In addition, speculation, cartelization, black-marketing/hoarding also put pressure on prices.
- (d)         :   Prices and availability of selected essential food commodities are reviewed regularly at high  level  committees  such  as  Committee  of  Secretaries  (CoS)  headed  by  Cabinet  Secretary, Inter-Ministerial Committee  (IMC)  comprising of various stakeholders as well as other Departmental committees for timely and appropriate policy intervention.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Centres for Dissemination of Agriculture Related Information
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4187

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017

## CENTRES FOR DISSEMINATION OF AGRICULTURE RELATED INFORMATION

4187.  DR. K. KAMARAJ:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to establish centres at panchayat level to disseminate information pertaining to Agriculture to farmers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which these centres are likely to be established?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (c): No,  Madam.  However,  for  supporting  State  Extension  Programs  for  Extension Reforms, Agricultural Technology Management  Agency  (ATMA)  institutions have been established at district level in 652 districts of the 29 States & 3 UTs to provide farmer friendly extension system to the farmers.  ATMA is responsible for coordination and management of agricultural extension related works in the district.
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