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Lok Sabha Question No. 2775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Sakhi Suraksha DNA Laboratory
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2775

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2018

## SAKHI SURAKSHA DNA LABORATORY

## 2775:  KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE :

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  establishing  Sakhi  Suraksha  Advanced  DNA  Forensic Laboratory dedicated for women related cases and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to distribute Special Forensic Kits for rape cases to all police stations and hospitals and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) :  Yes  Madam. The proposal of MHA to set up a model Forensic Science Lab with advanced infrastructure and equipment responsible for conducting forensic analysis of all cases in the country including sexual assault, criminal paternity and homicide has been  appraised  by  the  Empowered  Committee  under  Nirbhaya  Fund  with  financial outlay of Rs. 99.76 Cr.
- (b) :  Yes  Madam. The Government has decided to make available adequate number of special  forensic  kits  for  rape  cases  in  all  police  stations  as  well  as  hospitals  where such medico-legal cases are handled to improve the quality of forensic evidence and thereby  strengthen  the  case  of  the  prosecution.  It  was  also  decided  that  the  same would be funded through Nirbhaya Fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2774 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Representation from Whistleblowers at MSEI
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## Government of lndia Ministry of Finance

## Deparhnent of Economic  Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.2774 TO BE ANSWERED  ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 3,2018/SHRAVAN 12, 1940 (SAKA) REPRpSENTATION FROM WHISTLEBLOWERS  AT MSEr OUESTION

## 2774:Dr. KIRIT SOMAIYA

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any representation  from whistleblowers  at Metropolitan Stock Exchange  of India (MSEI) regarding  irregularities and fraud that amounted  to hundred of crores;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the magnitude ofthe fraud and the name  ofpersons involved in it; and
- (d) the action taken by the Govemment  in the matter so far?

## AiISWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MIMSTRY OF FINANCE (sHRr PON. RADHAKRTSHNAN)

(g): Yes, Sir. Govemment  as well as Securities  and Exchange  Board of India (SEBI), the regulator  for securities market in India, has received complaints from whistleblowers at Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (MSEI) regarding  irregularities  and Aaud of different nature.

(}l\_&-.1[g):  Complaints from two whistleblowers have been received  highlighting, inter alia, issues relating to govemance, mismanagement,  flouting of rulesAaws, personnel  related issues and on siphoning/misappropriation of funds at MSEI, the quantum  of which is not yet ascertained.  In their complaints,  the whistleblowers  have levelled allegations  against offrcials of the exchange which include  MD and CEO. Allegations  have also been levelled against brokers.

@):  The complaints  have been examined in detail by SEBI and as an interim measure, directions  have been issued to the Governing  Board of MSEI, inter ali4 to constitute  a Committee of Public  Interest Directors (PIDs) to examine all the allegations  levelled by whistleblowers against the management of MSEI, and based on the recommendations  of the Committee  of PIDs, to take suitable  action  against the entities/persons  found to be involved in the malpractices.  MSEI has engaged  the services of forensic  auditor for the purpose of examination,  including on assessing the actual magnitude  of fraud. Allegations  against brokers  are separately  looked into. Further, the MD & CEO of MSEI has been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to ensure  fair and unintemrpted  examination  of the charges levelled  in the complaints  of the whistleblowers.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Decrease in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2773

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2018

## Decrease in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

## 2773. SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:

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

- (a) whether any decrease in Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been recorded in the past five years in the major cities including NCT Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details of the reduction noticed, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the  details  of  the  framework  adopted  by  the  Government  to  meet  the  Greenhouse  Gas Emission reduction targets as envisaged by the Paris Climate Deal; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  and  (b)  The  greenhouse  gases  (GHG)  emission  inventory  for  the  country  is  prepared according  to  the  requirements  under  the  United  Nations  Framework  Convention  on  Climate Change (UNFCCC). National Communications (NATCOMs)  are submitted periodically followed by an update called the Biennial Update Report (BUR) every 2 years. These estimates are based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines. State or city level  greenhouse  gas  inventories  are  not  required  to  be  submitted  and  hence  not  prepared  by Government of India. India's emission intensity of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reduced by 12% between 2005 and 2010 (as per India's first BUR) in line with our voluntary goal of reducing emission intensity of GDP by 20-25% by 2020 over 2005 level.
- (c) and (d) The commitments under Paris Agreement, called 'Nationally Determined Contributions' (NDC), are to be implemented in post 2020 period. These contributions would be achieved through the schemes of various missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and actions under the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2771 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Yoga Training Courses for Tourists
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO.2771 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD AUGUST, 2018

## YOGA TRAINING COURSES FOR TOURISTS

## 2771. SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has organized any short term yoga training courses in the co for the foreign tourists coming on tourist visa;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT - wise;
- (c) the details of short term course in terms of number of days;
- ( d) whether teachers/institutes/yoga centres providing training to the foreign tourists can award any certificate of training to them; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):   The Government does not conduct any such short term Yoga training courses foreign tourists coming on tourist visa.
- (d) & (e):   Governm ent Instructions relating to issue of Indian visa provide that a tourist appropriate only for those who would like to visit India for tourism or other non - business related purposes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2770 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: GST Exemption for Handloom Weavers
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K.R.P. PRABAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE *****

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2770

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 03 RD  AUGUST, 2018 SHRAVANA 12, 1940 (SAKA)

## GST EXEMPTION FOR HANDLOOM WEAVERS

2770. SHRI K.R.P. PRABAKARAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received any  appeal  from  the handloom  weavers  to withdraw the five and 12 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on handloom products and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is taking action in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a), (b) and (c):Certain representations have been received for exempting handloom products from GST.
- 2.Upon detailed  examination  the  GST  Council  recommended  the  following  GST  rates with reference to the handloom sector:
-  Khadi yarn under chapter 52 attracts nil GST.
-  Amber charkha and handloom weaving machinery attract nil GST.
-  5%  GST  rate  on  all  types  of  fabrics  including  handloom  fabrics  [falling  under chapters 50 to 55].
-  Nil  GST rate on Khadi fabric under chapters 50 to 55, sold through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and KVIC certified institutions/outlets.
-  Further,  GST  Council  in  its  meeting  held  on  21 st July,  2018  recommended reduction of GST on Handloom durries from 12% to 5%.
3. Nil GST on any manufactured goods [including handloom fabrics and products] puts domestically manufactured goods at a disadvantage vis-à-vis imported goods, as it:-
- (a)  Breaks the input tax credit chain, and
- (b) Results in zero rating of imported goods, while domestic goods continue to bear the burden of input taxes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Rejuvenation of Rivers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2768

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2018

## Rejuvenation of Rivers

## 2768. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes new strategy for rejuvenation of rivers and making  a  rejuvenation  plan  for  selected  stretches  of  rivers  in  initial  stages  for conservation  as  the  present  strategy  is  limited  only  to  tackling  pollution  load  from domestic wastewater and regulation of industrial pollution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any river stretches have been identified in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the list of the stretches of the rivers identified thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to (d)  The strategies for conservation and rejuvenation of rivers in the country are revised from time to time in consultation with the State Governments and is an ongoing process.  Works are taken up in identified polluted river stretches under the National River Conservation Plan by the Ministry on the basis of conformity with the guidelines,  pollution  status,  prioritization,  willingness  of  the  State  Governments  to contribute  their  matching  share and  availability  of  Plan  funds,  and  incorporation  of appropriate strategies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2767 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Waterborne Infectious Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2767 TO BE ANSWERED ON  3 RD AUGUST, 2018

## WATERBORNE INFECTIOU S DISEASES

## 2767. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a large number of people die due to water based infectious diseases every year;
- (b) the total number of bacteriologists working in the country at present;
- (c) whether the number of bacteriologists is adequate in view of the population of the cou
- (d) whether there is a provision for well equipped mobile laboratories in hilly, remote, inaccessible and backward areas; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a): Yes. Consumption of contaminated drinking water is the cause for diseases such as Ch Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases, Enteric Fever (Typhoid) & Viral Hepatitis (A & E) etc.  As p data reported by Central Burea u ofHealth Intelligence (CBHI), the total no. of deaths due to the se diseases during the year2017 is as follows:

| Disease       |   Cholera |   Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases |   Enteric Fever (Typhoid) |   Viral Hepatitis & E) |
|---------------|-----------|-----------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------|
| No. of Deaths |         3 |                        1331 |                       493 |                    507 |

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(b)  &  ( c): All bacteriologists come under the bigger um brella of Microbiology. A s per Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, there are 2409 life members, who can be considered medical microbiologists. However, the number of bacteriologists working in the country, State/UT - wise is not maintained centrally.

Most  teaching  hospitals  employ  microbiologists  on  the  basis  of  recommendations Medical Council of India which decides the staffing pattern based on the number of stu admitted to the medical college.

(d ) & ( e): Under Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) of Ministry of Health and  Family  Welfare,  district  hospital  laboratories  are  strengthened  for  diagnosis  of prone  diseases  by  providing  additional  funds,  equipment  after  gap  analysis,  manpower and reagents and kits.

As  of  May  2018,  268  laboratories  have  been  approved  by  Government  of  India  for strengthening  of  which  160  laboratories  are  performing  tests  as  per  IDSP  norms.  T laboratories  are  located  throughout  the  country  including  hilly  r emote,  inaccessible  and backward areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Barren Forest Land
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2766

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2018

## Barren Forest Land

2766. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

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

- (a) the details of area of barren forest land in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to use the said area of land;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if  not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) Forest Survey of India an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change  assesses forest cover of the country on biennial cycle. The information with respect to the barren forest land in the country is not available with Forest Survey of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Bribery Nexus in Exchange of Old Currency
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2765

SHRAVANA 12, 1940 (SAKA)

## Bribery Nexus in Exchange of Old Currency

2765. SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has any report about bribery nexus involving Reserve Bank of Indialother Bank officials in exchanging of old notes during whole processing of demonetisation and if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether the Government has taken action to nab the culprits; and
- c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has informed that the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) had arrested Senior Special Assistant; RBI, Bengaluru, inter-alia, for assisting one of his friends in exchanging Specified Bank Notes amounting to Rs. 6.00 lakh. RBI had also instituted disciplinary proceedings against the official.

Public Sector Banks(PSBs) have reported that as on 01.05.2017, based on the irregularities noticed during demonetisation, they had placed 209 officials under suspension and transferred 132 officials. Wherever considered appropriate, Banks have lodged complaints with CBI/Police.

RBI had advised the banks vide circular dated November 29,2016 to take action to prevent detect / contain the malpractices or wrongdoing by staff in branches engaged in exchange deposit of Specified Bank Notes (SBNs): In the said circular, banks were also advised to strengthen the internal concurrent audit process in the bank including random visits scrutinies so as t0 detect and avoid any malpractice in the exchange deposit of SBNs in the branches:

Further vide RBI DBS circular Ref. No.DBS.CO.PPD 4480/11.01.005/2016-17 dated December 8, 2016, banks were advised to track the complete trail of cash movements in large quantities so as to ensure that the extant instructions of RBI are followed both in letter and spirit. A list of 22 action points (illustrative) was also forwarded to banks with advice to utilise their internal audit resources to monitor the position and any anomalies noticed to their Audit Committee of the Board so as to ensure that necessary action is taken in all such cases, apart from reporting the summary of to RBI. bring findings
Lok Sabha Question No. 2763 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Pollution by Synthetic Fertilizers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH, NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, B.N. CHANDRAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOKSABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2763

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2018

## Pollution by Synthetic Fertilizers

2763.   SHRI D.K. SURESH: SHRI NALIN KUMARKATEEL: SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note that indiscriminate application of synthetic fertilizers has been polluting water bodies and destroying ozone layers and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether agricultural pollutants have the potential for damage on a much larger scale;
- (c) if so, whether the Government has taken steps identify the said problems;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government is taking any measures to combat the likely damage by the said pollutants and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  Water  bodies  in  the  country  are  polluted  due  to  discharge  of  untreated  sewage, industrial effluent, agricultural runoff containing fertilizers, pesticides, etc. No study has been carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to assess pollution of water bodies from application of synthetic fertilizers. However, the CPCB is monitoring the water quality of both surface and ground water under theNational Water Monitoring Programme (NWMP) through  a  network  of monitoring stations  in  the  country.  The  water  quality  is  assessed  for various  parameters,  including  physico-chemical,  bacteriological,  heavy  metals,  pesticides, etc.

(e  )The  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  the  pollution  of  water bodies, inter  alia , include  formulation and notification of standards for effluents from industries, operations or processes; enforcing of these standards by State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/ Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) through consent mechanism and regular monitoring; setting up of  monitoring  network  for  assessment  of  water  quality;  installation  of  Online  Continuous Effluent Monitoring systems (OCEMS) to check the discharge of effluent directly into water bodies; promotion  of cleaner production processes; installation  of  Common  Effluent Treatment  Plants  for  cluster  of  Small  Scale  Industrial  units;  issuance  of  directions  for implementation of Zero Liquid Dischargein certain categories of highly polluting industries; issuance  of  directions  under  Section  5  of  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986  and  under Section 18(1)(b) of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974,etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2762 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Disinvestment of PSUs in Kerala
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF INVESTMENT AND PUBLIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2762

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3rd AUGUST, 2018 SHRAVANA 12, 1940 (SAKA)

## Disinvestment of PSUs in Kerala

## 2762. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Kerala for which the disinvestment plan approved by the Government;
- (b) whether any of such PSU s are in profit and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the objection against privatization of such profit making PSUs an if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) CCEA has given 'in principle' approval for strategic disinvestment of the following CPSEs located in Kerala:
- I. 100% shareholding of Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited (HPCL) in Hindustan Newsprints Limited (HNL) to a strategic buyer to be identified through 2 stage auction process.
- II. 100 % of the Government's equity in HLL Lifecare Ltd. to be strategically disinvested via two stage auction process after hiving off Vaccine venture and Medipark ofHLL Lifecare Ltd. to separate SPVs.
- (b) Neither of the above companies was in profit during the year 2016-17.
- (c) Representations in the context of the strategic disinvestment of the above CPSEs have been received from Members of Parliament, Government of Kerala and the employees. Such references have been examined and responded to keeping in view the extant disinvestment policy of the Government.

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