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Lok Sabha Question No. 2427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Warrants of Precedence
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2427

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA) WARRANTS OF PRECEDENCE

2427. DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  present  status  of  the  recommendation  (S.L  No.  42)  of  the  second report of CPR (15th L.S.) relating to the issue of position of the Members of Parliament (MPs) in the warrant of precedence and the present position of the M.Ps. in the said warrant;

(b) whether the said recommendation has been implemented; and

(c) if not, the steps being taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  Proposals regarding amendment in the Table of Precedence (ToP) including  the  elevation  of  the  position  of  the  Members  of  Parliament  from Article  21  to  Article  17  in  the  Table  of  Precedence  were  submitted  to  the Group of Officers chaired by the Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Secretariat on  01.07.2015,  wherein  it  was  decided  that  any  proposal  for  amendment  in the ToP should be looked at very carefully and orders of the Supreme Court of 1995 have to be kept in view. The Members of Parliament are at Article 21 in the Table of Precedence.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Urea Consumption
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2426 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## Urea Consumption

## 2426    SHRI SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the Government has found innovative solutions to cut urea  consumption,  which  can help  to  save  about  Rs.  6,000-7,000  crore  in subsidy annually and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Urea bags are likely to be made available in 45 Kg. instead of 50 Kg;
- (c) whether this steps is likely to lead to a significant change in the consumption pattern and also lead to sharp decline in costly urea imports and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has set aside Rs. 14,000 crore for urea import in 2017-18 and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(

## RAO INDERJIT SINGH )

(a) :    With the objective of encouraging balanced use of fertilizers, Department of Fertilizers has made it mandatory for all the domestic producers of urea to produce 100% as Neem Coated Urea (NCU).  Entire quantity of both indigenously produced urea and imported urea is being neem coated w.e.f 1 st September, 2015 and 1 st December, 2015 respectively. One of the primary benefits of Neem coating is slow release of urea which results in increased nitrogen use efficiency.  Due to NUE, the consumption of NCU reduces as compared to normal urea.

(b) & (c) :  In the light of increased effectiveness of NCU, Government of India vide notification dated 4 th September, 2017, has decided to introduce 45 Kg. bag of urea in place of existing 50 Kg. bag and a period of six months have been given to urea units as lead time to ensure smooth implementation of the policy.   Further, since farmers  mostly  assess  the  requirement  of  urea  in  terms  of  bags  for  agriculture purpose, it is estimated that the availability of urea in 45 Kg bags instead of 50 Kg bag may bring down consumption of Urea by 10%. The All India consumption of urea for the year 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 (Neem Coated Urea Consumption) has been 306.10 LMT, 306.35 LMT and 296.14 LMT respectively. The import of urea is based on demand supply gap dynamics.

(d) : Yes  Madam,  the  Government  of  India  has  allocated  Rs.14,000  Crore  for Imported Urea in the Budgetary Estimates (BE) 2017-18.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: e-pashudhan Haat
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA QUESTION NO. 2425 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## E-PASHUDHAN HAAT

## 2425.  SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

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

- a) whether it is a fact that the Government has launched an e-market portal 'e-pashudhan Haat' for bovine germplasm for connecting breeds and farmers of indigenous bovine breeds;
- b) if so, the benefits of the said scheme to the farmers; and
- c) the details of the progress report on E-Pashudhan Haat at present?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

(a to (c) Yes, Madam. Government has launched e-Pashu Haat portal (www.epashuhaat.gov.in) for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds. Through the portal farmers can obtain information on location of quality indigenous germplasm in the form live animals, semen doses and embryos. This portal is playing crucial role in development and conservation of indigenous breeds. As on date complete information along with pedigree and productivity details on availability of 40,542 live animals, 6.25 crore semen doses and 372 embryos is available on the portal (as on 28.12.2017).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Closure of PSUs and Cement Factories
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2422 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## Closure of PSUs and Cement Factories

## 2422. SHRI B.V. NAIK:

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

- (a) the total number of cement factories under the administrative control of the Government;
- (b) the number of such factories which are functional and declared as 'sick';
- (c) the details of private industries in the field of cement production and the production capacity of such factories; and
- (d) the reasons for closure of Public Sector Undertakings and several cement factories?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Cement Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), a 100% Government of India company, is under the administrative control of Government.
- (b): CCI as a company was declared sick in 1996.  Three units of CCI are functional.
- (c): As per the information provided by Deptt. of Industrial Policy & Promotion, detailed list  of private cement industries, in the field of cement production is enclosed herewith.  The data in respect of their production capacity is not being maintained.
- (d): CCI, as a company, has not been closed and has been making profits since 2006 onwards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Illegal Activities along Coastal Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2421

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA) ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES ALONG COASTAL BORDER

2421. DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government is aware that some illegal activities are taking place  between  East  and  West  Godavari  Districts  of  Andhra  Pradesh  where Vashishtha Godavari merges into the Bay of Bengal which has become highly vulnerable to illegal and clandestine activities posing a major security threat;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is true that inadequate coastal vigilance, easy inland approaches  through  river  creeks,  remoteness  and  thick  mangrove  forests facilitates  unhindered  movement  of  unlicensed  boats  at  Narasapur  area  of Andhra Pradesh and incidents of smuggling of oil and silver apart from illicit arms trade are posing serious security threats;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  to  keep  vigil  in  this  area  and also strengthen coastal security?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  :  No  serious  illegal  activity  in  the  areas  along  East  and  West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, which poses major security threat, has come to the notice of the Government.  There is no report of oil and silver smuggling  through  water  transport  between  East  Godavari  with  Narsapur, West Godavari district.  However, there is movement of small fishermen boats in these areas for fishing activities.

## LS.US.Q.No.2421 FOR 02.01.2018

(e)  :  The  Government  has  taken  various  measures  towards  strengthening coastal  security.  There  is  adequate  three-tier  security  mechanism  for  the maritime zone of the country.  Coastal areas of the country are safeguarded by  the  police  forces  of  the  respective  coastal  States/UTs,  which  have jurisdiction of up to 12 nautical miles from the coast and by the Indian Coast Guard  and  the  Indian  Navy,  who  have  jurisdiction  over  the  entire  maritime zone  up  to  200  nautical  miles,  including  the  12  nautical  miles  of  territorial waters.

The Government of India is also implementing the Coastal Security Scheme in phases with the objective of strengthening infrastructure of Police Force of the  coastal  States/UTs  for  patrolling  and  surveillance  of  coastal  areas, particularly  shallow  areas  close  to  the  coast.  Andhra  Pradesh  has  been provisioned of 21 Coastal Police Stations, 48 boats, 7 jetties, 27 four-wheelers and 48 two-wheelers, under the scheme.

Taking  measures  to  keep  vigil  and  to  strengthen  coastal  security  is  a continuous process and the Government takes various initiatives as and when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Lutyens Zone
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2420 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018 'LUTYENS ZONE'

No. 2420 SHRI NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government  is formulating any scheme  for
- beautification of New Delhi and Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ);
- (b) if  so,  the  expenditure  likely  to  be  incurred  for  the  said  work; and
- (c) the time by which said work is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has intimated that  the  improvement  of  parks,  public  spaces  and  fountains  in  its area is taken up on regular basis. An expenditure of ₹ 1.25  crores (approx.) is to be incurred during the year 2017-18.

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has intimated that it has plan to install colorful musical fountain in two water channels and in water body around canopy near India Gate and colorful static fountains in twelve water channels in central vista area, New Delhi at an estimated expenditure of ₹ 45.00 crore.  The work is likely to be started by April, 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2419 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Fixation of FRP for Onion
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

O.I.H

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2419

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## FIXATION OF FRP FOR ONION

2419.      SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to impose Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) on onion like sugarcane in place of imposing Minimum Export Price (MEP);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) & (b): No such proposal is under the consideration of the Government.
- (c): Government implements Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for procurement of agricultural  and horticultural  commodities  including onion which are perishable in nature and are not covered under the Price Support Scheme.  The objective of intervention is to protect the growers of these commodities from making distress sale in the event of bumper crop during the peak arrival period when the prices tend to fall below economic levels and cost of production.   It is  implemented on the specific request of the State/UT Government concerned, which has to bear  50%  of  the  loss  (25%  in  case  of  North-Eastern  States),  if any,  incurred  on its implementation

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2418 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

No. 2418.         SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

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

- (a) the details of the steps taken by the Government for time-bound monitoring of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan in the country;
- (b) the time by which the Government proposes to launch Swachh Bharat Mobile Application which could be utilised for grievance redressal;
- (c)  whether  there  is  any  helpline  number  to  register  complaints  under  the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; and
- (d) if so, the average number of complaints registered every month across the country and the average number of complaints redressed?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) Monitoring of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) is done through a Management Information System (MIS) platform on the 'Swachhbharaturban.in' web  portal,  where  urban  local  bodies  update  the  status  of  progress  of components of SBM-U. The progress of the Mission in States and Cities is also reviewed  during  official  visits  and  video  conferences.  Swachh  Survekshan survey also evaluates the cleanliness of the cities once a year.
- (b) Swachhata app for redressal of grievances was launched on 6 August 2016.
- (c) Yes, the national helpline number for registering complaints is 1969.
- (d)  On  Swachhata  app,  an  average  of  two  lakh  thirty  thousand  (2,30,000) complaints  per  month  are  registered  and  two  lakh  ten  thousand  (2,10,000) complaints per month are redressed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Setting up of Agriculture University
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2417

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02/01/2018

## SETTING UP OF AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY

## 2417.  SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be  pleased  to  state  the  details  of  the  status  of  the  proposal  to  set  up  an  Agriculture University in the State of Andhra Pradesh?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

Financial  support  has  been  provided  for  'Establishment  of  new  State Agricultural University in the Residuary State of Andhra Pradesh'.  An amount of Rs.135.00 crore has already been released to the University during the years 201415 to 2016-17 as per details below:-

| Year    | Amount released by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)   |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         | Rs.in crore                                                                       |
| 2014-15 | 10.00                                                                             |
| 2015-16 | 75.00                                                                             |
| 2016-17 | 50.00                                                                             |
| Total   | 135.00                                                                            |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2416 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Fund for PMAY
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

No. 2416

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  2416

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## Fund for PMAY

SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  released  funds  under  the
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to the State of Telangana for the financial year 2017-18;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the quantum of funds released, so far?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Rs. 201.704 crore have been released to the State Government of Telangana under the  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)-Housing for All {PMAY(U)-HFA} mission in the financial year 2017-18.
- (c):  Based  on  the  project  proposals  received  from  the  State  of Telangana,  246  projects  have  been  sanctioned  under  PMAY  (U)  for construction of 1,89,873 houses involving central assistance of Rs.  2857.57  crores,  of  which  an  amount  of  Rs.  670.404  crores  has
- been released so far  to the State Government of Telangana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Hike in Prices of Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2415 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## Hike in Prices of Vehicles

2415. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

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

- (a) whether the production cost of vehicles manufactured by Maruti Suzuki India has increased and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has approved a proposal to hike the prices of its vehicles;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the date of such approval;
- (d)  whether  competitiveness  in  prices  of  other  vehicles  has  been  taken  into  account  before approving the hike in prices; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (e):  Automobile  industry  is  a  liberalized  sector.    Hence  the  Government  has  no  control over the production and prices of vehicles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Monitoring of Radicalisation Activities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2414

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA) Monitoring of Radicalisation Activities

2414. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  radicalization  in  North  Eastern  States,  many  of which border Bangladesh, had emerged as a fresh challenge, adding that its agents were operating in the name of religion, NGOs, social cultural activity and educational development;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  it  is  important  to  identify  the  agents  of  radicalization, closely monitor their activities and take action where necessary;
- (c) if so, the steps being taken in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government is closely monitoring the flow and utilization of foreign funds by the radicalization agents in North Eastern States; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e)  :  Some  parts  of  the  North  Eastern  Region  are  vulnerable  to radicalization  and  accessible  to  jehadi/terrorist  activities  from  across  the border. There are reports that a radical Outfit has been trying to expand its network  among  some  sections  in  a  few  districts  of  Assam  and  Manipur. Security and Intelligence agencies are aware of the threat of radicalization in North Eastern States and taking all necessary steps to thwart these moves. The activities of such radical elements are being monitored closely.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Reservation Policy for SCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2413 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## RESERVATION POLICY FOR SCs

## 2413. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government's has any proposal to review the Government reservation policy on education, employment, etc. for Scheduled Castes in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which the review process is likely to be initiated and completed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) to (c): No, Madam. The Government is not considering any such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Bio-Diversity Park
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2408

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## BIO-DIVERSITY PARK

No. 2408    SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH :

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

- (a) the  details  including  the  Khasra  number  and  construction  of
- Aravali bio diversity parks in Delhi during the last several years;
- (b) the area of land/khasra number on which parks are proposed to be constructed and the area which has not been acquired by the DDA as on date;
- (c)    whether  the  DDA  has  any  other  scheme  for  unoccupied  land
- whereby land owners are provided land for land; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH  PURI)

- (a)  :  The  Delhi  Development  Authority  (DDA)  has  intimated  that  the
- Aravalli Biodiversity  Park Project was conceived  in the year 2005 and covers area around 690 acres of land  falling between Vasant Kunj and Vasant Vihar. The DDA has developed this park in collaboration with the    Center  for  Environmental  Management  of  Degraded  Ecosystems (CEMDE), University  of  Delhi.    The  lost  ecosystems  of  Aravalli  range have  been  revived  due  protection  of  landscape  and  biodiversity, development of specialized parks, medicinal and herbal garden etc. (b) : The DDA has further intimated that Aravalli Biodiversity Park has not been developed as per khasra number.
- (c): The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has intimated that there is no such scheme.
- (d) :    Does not arise.

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