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Lok Sabha Question No. 3022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Exploitation by Chemists
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3022

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st  March, 2017

## Exploitation by Chemists

3022. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  medical  shops/chemists  compel  the retail  customers  to  buy  full  medicine  strip  of  10/20  tablets  in  spite  of  doctors prescription for lesser days;
- (b) whether the medical shops/ chemists are adopting this practice of push sale to earn more thereby causing financial loss to the patients;
- (c)  whether  various  private  hospitals  are  compelling  the  customers  to  buy medicines from their medical stores at higher rates;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to take concrete measures to protect the small customers and poor patients from such exploitation by the medical shops/ chemists; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ROAD  TRANSPORT  AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  to  (c):  Sale  and  distribution  of  drugs  in  the  country  is  regulated  under  the provisions  of  Drugs  &  Cosmetics  Act,  1940  and  Rules,  1945  made  thereunder through a system of inspection and licensing. Licenses for sale and distribution of drugs  are  granted  by  State  Licensing  Authorities  appointed  by  respective  State Governments. Licensees are required to comply with all the conditions of License. The State licensing Authorities are empowered to take action on violation of any of the conditions of such licenses.
- (d)  &  (e):  National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  has  launched  an android version of Mobile App named Pharma Sahi Daam which helps consumers to check the ceiling prices of medicines to verify whether medicines are being sold within  the  approved  price  range  and  also  to  detect  any  case  of  overpricing  by pharmaceutical company/ chemist. In case of overpricing the consumer can lodge a complaint through Pharma Jan Samadhan website (http://nppaindia.nic.in/redressal.html).
Lok Sabha Question No. 3021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Animal Health Fair
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMER WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3021 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  MARCH, 2017

## ANIMAL HEALTH FAIR

## 3021 : SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  letters  from  the  public  representatives  of  Uttar Pradesh for organizing Animal Health Fairs/Public awareness fairs /conducting camps to promote duck rearing in Maharajganj region of UP;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon till date; and
- (c)  the time by which these fairs/camps are likely to be organized?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) Yes  Sir.  A  letter  has  been  received  from  Hon'ble  Member  of  Parliament  Shri  Pankaj Choudhary regarding organisation of Animal Health Fairs/Public awareness fairs / conducting camps to promote duck rearing in Maharajganj .

(b)&(c)  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries  provides  assistance  to  the states to organize Livestock Mela at State level, District level and Block level, Regional Livestock Mela under Sub mission Skill Development, Technology transfer and Extension under National Livestock Mission. State Government organizes Animal Health Fair / Public Awareness Fair / conducting  camps.  No  proposal  has  been  received  for  organizing  Fair/  Mela  from  the  State Govt. of Uttar Pradesh till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3020 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Drug Literature
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3020

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st  March, 2017

## Drug Literature

3020. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  mandatory  for  drug  manufacturers  to  provide  drug literature along with their products and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government is aware of the fact that drug manufacturers have stopped providing drug literature along with their products and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the action taken/ being taken by the Government regarding the aforesaid issue?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c): As per Schedule Y of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945, manufacturer of new drug is required to submit product literature as a part  of  new  drug  application  for  marketing.  The  drafts  of  label  and  carton texts should comply with the provisions of Rules, 96 and 97. No incidence of not submitting product literature in above cases has been reported.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Removing Cap on SDRF Allocation
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3017

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST     MARCH, 2017 / PHALGUNA 30, 1938 (SAKA)

REMOVING CAP ON SDRF ALLOCATION

3017. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to remove the cap of 25 per cent and enforce the earlier norms for the annual allocation of SDRF in view of the situation in the State of Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the annual allocation for SDRF according to the growth ratio criteria; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

- (a)    No Madam.

(b)    Does not arise.

(c) & (d)   With regard to increasing the allocation of SDRF, it is stated that the  successive  Finance  Commission  (set-up  under  the  Article  280  of constitution  from  time-to-time),  determines  the  amount/size  of  annual allocation to the SDRF of each State for each of the financial years for

## L.S.US.Q. NO. 3017 FOR 21.03.2017

entire Award period. The Fourteenth Finance Commission has recommended an allocation of Rs. 61,220 crore in SDRF to all States for the  Award  Period  (i.e.  2015-16  to  2019-20)  against  Rs.  33,580.93  crore recommended by the 13 th  Finance Commission.

For the instant case, Fourteenth Finance Commission has recommended an allocation of Rs. 6,094 crore in SDRF of Rajasthan for the Award Period (i.e. 2015-16 to 2019-20), the year-wise details of allocation of SDRF is given as under:-

| Sl. No.   | Year    |   Amount (Rs. in crore) |
|-----------|---------|-------------------------|
| 1         | 2015-16 |                    1103 |
| 2         | 2016-17 |                    1158 |
| 3         | 2017-18 |                    1216 |
| 4         | 2018-19 |                    1277 |
| 5         | 2019-20 |                    1340 |
|           | Total:- |                    6094 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Vegetable Oil Board
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, LAXMAN GILUWA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3016

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST    MARCH, 2017

## VEGETABLE OIL BOARD

3016.     SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

- (a) whether any Board is working for development of vegetable oil sector;
- (b) if so, the details and the main objectives thereof;
- (c) whether the board is not able to achieve their objective and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to review the functioning of the board; and
- (e) 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): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): Does not arise.
- (d): Does not arise.
- (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Production of Air Compressor Motors
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3015 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## Production of Air Compressor Motors

3015. SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

- (a) whether a proposal to start production of air compressor motors in order to tackle the problem of pollution and shortage of fuel in the country is under consideration of the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government so far, in this regard;
- (c) whether representations have been received by the Government from public representatives; and
- (d) the action taken so far, in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b):  No  proposal  to  start  production  of  Air  Compressor  Motors  in  order  to  tackle  the problem of pollution and shortage of fuel in the country is, at present, under consideration of the Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises.

- (c) &  (d):  Department  of  Heavy  Industry,  Government  of  India  has  not  received  any representation in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Assistance for Kins of Security Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3014

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST     MARCH, 2017 / PHALGUNA 30, 1938 (SAKA)

ASSISTANCE FOR KINS OF SECURITY PERSONNEL

3014.  SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of various schemes being run by the Government for family and dependents of police personnel who died on duty;
- (b) the amount of funds allocated and spent on the above schemes during the last three years; and
- (c) the number of applications of jobs on compassionate grounds pending in the country and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) :  The Government has taken several steps for the Next of Kin (NoK) of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel  who lay down their lives for the country. The following benefits, inter alia, are given to Central Armed Police  Forces  (CAPFs)  personnel  including  Next  of  Kin  (NoK)  of  those  who sacrifice their lives in the course of duty:-

- ( i)  Ex-gratia lump-sum compensation @ Rs.35 lacs for death on active duty and
- @ Rs. 25 lakhs for death on duty, as the case may be, is entitled to the Next of Kin of the deceased personnel.
- (ii) The NoK of the deceased is entitled to get Liberalized Family Pension (i.e. last  pay  drawn)  under  Central  Civil  Service  (Extra  Ordinary  Pension)  Rules, 1939 and other pensionary benefits as admissible.

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- (iii)        5%  vacancies    are    reserved  in  Group  'C'  &  'D'  for  compassionate appointments for NoK of the deceased personnel.
- (iv) Under the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme, amount @ Rs.2250/- pm for girls  and  Rs.2000/-  pm  for  boys  is  released  to  the  wards  of  serving/retired CAPFs personnel.
- (v) There is a reservation of 15 MBBS and 02 BDS seats for the wards of CAPFs personnel in the seats of Central Government for these courses.
- (vi)  Central  Police  Canteens  at  various  locations  in  the  country  have  been functioning.
- (vii)  A Welfare and Rehabilitation Board has been established for the welfare and rehabilitation of CAPFs  personnel and their families including differently abled personnel.

The  total budgetary allocation  for the  Ex-gratia lump-sum compensation to Next of Kin (NoK) for last three years alongwith expenditure are as under :-

| Year    | Allotted in Rs.   | Spent in Rs.   |
|---------|-------------------|----------------|
| 2013-14 | 70 Cr.            | 24.88 Cr.      |
| 2014-15 | 65 Cr.            | 23.83 Cr.      |
| 2015-16 | 65 Cr.            | 64.03 Cr.      |

Appointment on compassionate ground is an ongoing process and the eligible candidates are appointed on regular basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Corruption in Auction and Tender of PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3012

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## Corruption in Auction and Tender of PSUs

## 3012. SHRI  JUGAL KISHORE

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

(a) whether there is a provision of signing an Integrity pact in Public Sector Undertakings to reduce corruption in the their auction and tender process;

(b) if so, the details and the number of Public Sector Undertakings which have adopted this process;

(c) whether the Government has conducted any study regarding the impact of such pact on the  alleged  level  of  corruption  by  the  external  or  internal  agencies  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government is contemplating to implement this procedure in regard to their department  agencies  also  which  have  direct  connection  with  the  goods  and  services providing agents or for speedy redressal of complaints from the public and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

a) to (d) On the recommendation of Administrative Reforms Commission, CPSEs have been advised  to  enter  into  Integrity  Pact  in  their  procurement  transactions/contracts.  The  nature and threshold value of these will be decided by CPSEs in consultation with the concerned administrative Ministries. The practice of entering into Integrity Pacts is expected to avoid all forms of corruption in procurement transactions/ contracts. Government has issued instructions in July 2011 that all Government Ministries/Departments including their attached/subordinate  offices  and  autonomous  bodies  may  use  the  generally  applicable Integrity Pact in their procurement transactions/ contracts. These instructions have also been extended in September 2011 to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to be used with suitable changes. The administrative Ministry/ Department concerned are responsible for the implementation of the guidelines in respect of CSPEs under its control. No record of CPSEs having entered into such Integrity Pacts is maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Violation of Human Rights
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3011

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST     MARCH, 2017 / PHALGUNA 30, 1938 (SAKA)

VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

3011. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there has been violations of human rights in certain areas in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that the security forces are at times compelled to act with an iron hand to protect internal security; and

(d) whether the Government has directed the security forces to avoid such violation of human rights as far as possible and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (b):  The details of number of cases registered with NHRC in respect of alleged violation of human rights during the last three years and current year are as follows: -

...2/-

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| Year                     |   Cases |   Disposed |   Pending |
|--------------------------|---------|------------|-----------|
| 2013-14                  |   98136 |      94327 |      3809 |
| 2014-15                  |  114167 |     107376 |      6791 |
| 2015-16                  |  117808 |     110088 |      7720 |
| 2016-17 (upto05.03.2017) |   86398 |      75541 |     10857 |

(c)  The  Government  attaches  highest  importance  to  the  protection  of human rights. It has repeatedly expressed its commitment to protection of Human  Rights  (HR)  and  prevention  of  Human  Rights  violations  in  the country. The Security Forces are under instructions to respect the human rights  of  all  people  and  work  steadfastly  with  a  humane  face  while performing their day-to-day operational duties.

(d)  The  Government  of  India  has  devised  a  'Common  Basic  Training Syllabus' that incorporates aspects like human rights, gender sensitization and sensitization for handling weaker sections, including SCs/ STs/ OBCs to be implemented by all the Central Armed Police Forces .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Generic Drug Manufacturers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3010

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st  March, 2017

## Generic Drug Manufacturers

3010. SHRI P. KUMAR:

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

- (a) the  details  of  manufacturers  of  generic  drugs  and  companies registered for manufacturing of such drugs in the country;
- (b) whether  these  manufacturers  are  associated  with  the  Food  and Drug Administration (FDA) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the names of drugs manufactured by the aforesaid companies?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to  (c):  Manufacturing  of  drugs  in  the  country  is  regulated  under  the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules,  1945  made thereunder  through  a  system  of  inspection  and  licensing.  Licenses  for manufacturing of drugs are granted by State Licensing Authorities appointed by respective State Governments. However, data regarding manufacturers of drugs  and  names  of  drugs  manufactured  by  them  is  not  maintained  at Central  level.  Under  the  said  Act  and  Rules,  there  is  neither  any  separate definition for generic drugs nor any separate system of Licensing of generic drugs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Automotive Mission Plan
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3008 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

Automotive Mission Plan

## 3008. SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to extend the Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) 2016 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the AMP has been extended from 2016 to 2026 and if so, the main objectives of the Government underthe plan; and
- (c) the manner in which the country is likely to be benefited after the extension of AMP 2016 to 2026?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Automotive Mission Plan 2026 has been finalized jointly by the Government of India and Indian Automotive Industry. The objective of the Automotive Mission Plan 2026  includes:

- i. To propel the Indian Automotive industry to become the engine of the 'Make in India' programme.
- ii. To make the Indian Automotive Industry a significant contributor to the 'Skill India' programme.
- iii. Promote safe, efficient and comfortable mobility for every person in the country, with an  eye  on  environmental  protection  and  affordability  through  both  public  and personal transport options.
- iv. To seek increase of  net exports of the Indian Automotive industry several fold.
- v. Promote comprehensive and stable policy dispensation for all regulations impacting the industry.
6. (c): The AMP 2026 is aimed at bringing the Indian Automotive Industry among the top three of the world in engineering, manufacture and exports of vehicles & components; growing in value to over 12% of India GDP and generating an additional 65 million jobs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Estimated Demand of Pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3003

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## ESTIMATED DEMAND OF PULSES

3003. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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- (a) the average annual estimated demand of pulses in the country during each of the last three years, variety-wise;
- (b) whether it is true that in the recently held BRICS Summit, India sought help from some of BRICS countries and if so, the details of cooperation sought and response received therefrom; and
- (c) whether any BRICS country is exploring opportunities of investment in agriculture sector in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) :    As  per  the  Report  of  Working  Group  on  Food  grains-Balancing  Demand  &  Supply During 12 th Five Years Plan, the average annual estimated demand of pulses in the country was 21.77 million tonnes in 2013-14, 22.68 million tonnes in 2014-15 and 23.62 million tonnes in 2015-16. At present, there are no official estimates available for variety-wise annual demand of pulses.
- (b)  &  (c)  :      The  Goa  Declaration  of  the  8 th BRICS Summit, October 15-16, 2016 emphasizes the importance of BRICS cooperation in agriculture. Also, the Declaration adopted by BRICS Ministers of Agriculture in their meeting held on 23 September, 2016 agrees to promoting production of pulses in  the  BRICS  countries  and  raise  awareness  among  the  people  about  their  importance  in  dietary nutrition.

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