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Lok Sabha Question No. 2554 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: New Rules under Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act, 1971
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2554

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST AUGUST, 2017 / SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

NEW RULES UNDER PREVENTION OF INSULT TO NATIONAL HONOUR ACT, 1971

2554. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  frame  a  set  of  new  rules  under  the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 with a view to ensuring that due respect is shown by every citizen during the singing of National Anthem and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of an incident of assault on a wheel-chair bound handicapped man at a cinema house since he did not stand up whilst the National Anthem was sung and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government is considering any protocol for banning the singing of the National Anthem in commercial programmes and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government would frame new rules for playing or singing the National Anthem in programmes where Constitutional dignitaries are in attendance and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The singing/playing of the National Anthem on various occasions and need for paying due respect to the National Anthem by observance of proper decorum on such occasions are regulated by 'Orders relating  to the  National Anthem of India' and 'The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971'. Government has been sending advisory to all States/UTs from time to time

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2554FOR 01.08.2017

to comply with the instructions contained in the 'Orders relating to the National Anthem of India' and the above said Act. The matter relating to need for paying due respect to National Anthem on various occasion by observance of proper decorum  is  sub-judice  in  the  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  of  India  in  Writ  Petition (Civil) No. 855 of 2016-Shyam Narayan Chouksey  Vs. Union of India.  However, in  pursuance  of  the  directions  contained  in  the  interim  orders  of  the  Hon'ble Supreme  Court  in  this  case,  the  Government  has  issued  instructions  in  this regard,  including  ban  on  commercial  exploitation  and  dramatization  of  the National  Anthem,  on  6.12.2016,  21.12.2016,  23.3.2017  and  12.5.2017  to  State Governments/Union  Territories  and  Ministries/Departments  of  the  Government of India. In regard to the reports that appeared in the media, the Government of Goa has informed that no such report or information as regards to an incident of assault on a wheel-chair bound handicapped man at a cinema house, while the National Anthem was sung, has been received at Panaji Police Station in North Goa.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: SAMPADA
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE, BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2553

ANSWERED ON 1 ST  AUGUST,2017

## SAMPADA

## 2553. SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE: SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a)      the major revisions carried out in the various food processing schemes under  the SAMPADA;
- (b)       the particulars about the investment to be made by the Government in the SAMPADA;
- (c)       whether the SAMPADA will benefit lakhs of farmers and generate  more    direct/indirect employment in the country by the year 2019-20;
- (d)       if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)       the manner in which the SAMPADA would be beneficial to farmers and would    prevent food wastage?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (e)  Government has recently approved Scheme ' KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA' with an allocation of Rs.6000 crore. KISAN SAMPADA YOJNA is comprehensive package to give a renewed thrust to the  food processing  sector includes  new  schemes of  infrastructure for Agro Processing  Clusters,  Creation  of  Backward  and  Forward  Linkage  and  Creation/  Expansion  of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities along with ongoing schemes of Mega Food Parks, Integrated  Cold  Chain  and  Value  Addition  Infrastructure,  Food  Safety  and  Quality  Assurance Infrastructure, and Human  Resources  and  Institutions. The Farmers, Farmers Producers Organizations, entrepreneurs, co-operative societies, Self Help Groups, Private Companies and State PSUs etc. are eligible to avail financial assistance under these schemes for setting up food processing projects in the Country.

The schemes of the Ministry are project oriented applicable throughout the country and not State/ location specific. The Schemes provide freedom to the promoters to choose the project location based on availability of raw material, techno- economic feasibility and viability of the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2552 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Functioning of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2552

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017

## FUNCTIONING OF RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA

## 2552.  SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently reviewed the functioning of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in the country;
- (b) if so, the outcome thereof;
- (c) the details of the deficiencies identified in its functioning;
- (d) the  corrective  measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  for  effective implementation of the Yojana; and
- (e) the details of the funds released and spent by each State/UT during each of the last two years under this Yojana?

## 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 (d): Yes, Madam.  The implementation of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in the States/Union Territories (UTs) is   being reviewed regularly in various meetings with concerned officials  of  the  States/UTs.    The  Department  had  also  assigned  concurrent  evaluation  of  the scheme for 2016-17 to Institute of Economic Growth (IEG). The interim report submitted by IEG observed that there is very little focus by the States/UTs on Marketing, Food Processing   and Innovative projects under the scheme. On the basis of feedback received from the stakeholders of implementation of the scheme and evaluation of the scheme by IEG, the scheme is proposed to be revamped with focus on promotion of private investment, agri-business entrepreneurship and development of agricultural infrastructure including post harvest infrastructure.

- (e): The  State-wise  allocation  and  release  of  funds  under  the  scheme  during  the  last  two years and utilization reported by the States is given at Annexure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2548 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Rapid Action Force
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDU LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2548

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST AUGUST, 2017 / SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

RAPID ACTION FORCE

2548. SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Rapid Action Force Battalions of CRPF have been located in several States of the country;

(b) if so, whether Chhattisgarh State has submitted a proposal for establishment of a Rapid Action Force Battalion of CRPF in the State; and

(c) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) : Rapid  Action  Force  Battalions  of  CRPF  have  been  located  in  various States.

(b)  to  (c)  No  request  has  been  received  from  Government  of  Chhattisgarh  for establishment of Rapid Action Force Battalion of CRPF in the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Study on Hybrid Cars
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2547 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2017

## Study on Hybrid Cars

## 2547. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any study on hybrid cars that emit less smoke;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to discourage the use of diesel cars and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any study on pollution caused by diesel and petrol and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c):  No,  Madam.  However  to  promote  electric  mobility,    the  Department  of  Heavy  Industry formulated a scheme namely FAME -India [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India], wherein it is intended to support the hybrid / electric vehicles market development and its s manufacturing eco-system to achieve self-sustenance.
- (d):  No  Madam,  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  &  Public  Enterprises  have  not  conducted  any study on pollution caused by diesel and petrol.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Rise in Criminal Tendency
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2546

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST AUGUST, 2017 / SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

RISE IN CRIMINAL TENDENCY

†2546. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI   PAATLE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  there  is  a  growing  tendency  among  the  people  to  commit  crimes with the effect of mobile and internet due to which the number of criminals is increasing;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):    A  large  number  of  applications  such  as  social  media,  search engines, voice communication and worldwide web (www) are being accessed through mobile.  Internet and mobile platforms   have found wide penetration in the society in a relatively short period of time.  There is a growing tendency to commit cyber crimes using these platforms.  However, there is no specific data  available  that  exclusively  links  incidents  of  crime  with  mobile  and internet. As per the details provided by National Crime Records Bureau, the total crimes registered under various cognisable offences under Indian Penal Code during the years 2014, 2015, 2016 (Provisional) are 2851563, 2949400 and 2957743 respectively.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2546 FOR 01.08.2017

(c)  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the  Constitution  of India  and  therefore,  the  State  Governments  are  primarily  responsible  for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and for prosecuting criminals through the machinery  of their  law  enforcement agencies.  The  Union  Government  under  MPF  scheme  provides  funds  to States/UTs  for  enhancing  their  crime  investigation  capabilities  as  per  the priorities  projected  through  their  annual  action  plans.  Also,  the  Central Forensic Science Laboratories provide cyberforensic examination services to State Governments.  The Government of India is also implementing a project viz.  'Cyber Crime Prevention for  Women and Children' (CCPWC), that seeks to  enhance  the  infrastructure  and  capacity  to  deal  with  cyber  crime.  In addition  to  the  above,  the  Government  of  India,  from  time,  takes  necessary steps such as formulation of policy, creating awareness, setting up infrastructure,  legal  framework  and  capacity  development  to  check  the crimes which take place through mobile and internet.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Illegal Arms Trade
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2545

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST AUGUST, 2017 / SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

ILLEGAL ARMS TRADE

2545. SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  increasing  incidents  of  illegal arms trade in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is aware that fake licences are prepared to sell the weapons and ammunitions illegally in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has put any mechanism in place to prevent illegal arms trade in the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b):    Yes,  Madam,  some  instances  of  illegal  trade  of  weapons  have been reported from different parts of the country.

(c) and (d): As per the seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, 'Police and Public order' are State subjects. The compliance of various provisions of the  Arms  Act,  1959  is  the  responsibility  of  all  concerned,  in  particular,  the State  Governments/UTs. The Arms  Act, 1959 has elaborate regulatory provisions, under Section 19 to 25 of the Act, to curb illegal trade in firearms.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2545 FOR 01.08.2017

Under the Act, in addition to the State Police Authorities, personnel of Central Armed  Police  Forces  have  been  empowered  to  search  and  seize  arms  and ammunition, illegally held/ traded by any person. From time to time, concerned agencies take necessary action to check violation of these Acts. The Union Government  has  issued  advisories  to  States/UTs  from  time  to  time  to  take strict action against the offenders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Price Cap on Medical Devices
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2543

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 st  August, 2017

## Price Cap on Medical Devices

## 2543. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently updated the list of medical devices with price caps and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether orthopaedic implants and catheters are included in the revised list and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  include  more  medical  devices  under  the National List of Essential Medicines and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has any mechanism to monitor whether the price capping system is functioning properly and 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) & (b): There are 23 medical devices notified as drugs under Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Government caps the price of only those drugs which have been included in the Schedule-I of Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO), 2013. Department of Pharmaceuticals included coronary stents in Schedule-I of DPCO,  2013  vide  notification dated 21.12.2016. Presently only 4 devices viz. cardiac stents, drug eluting stents, condoms and intra  uterine  devices  are  under  price  control.  The  remaining  19  medical  devices including  orthopaedic  implants  and  catheters,  are  non-scheduled  formulations  as  per the  DPCO, 2013 and manufacturers of these 19 devices are not allowed to increase their prices by more than 10% yearly.
- (c): No Madam.

(d):  National  Pharmaceuticals  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  allows  annual  revision  in  the prices  of  scheduled  medical  devices  to  the  extent  of  change  in  the  Wholesale  Price Index  (WPI)  for  the  particular  year.  The  permissible  increase  in  the  MRP  of  nonscheduled  medical  devices  is  not  more  than  ten  percent  of  MRP  during  preceding twelve months. Thus, NPPA monitors the prices of notified medical devices and takes action against companies found overcharging the consumers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2542 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Horticulture Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2542

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017

## HORTICULTURE MISSION

2542.  SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  various  States  to  grant  more financial assistance for horticulture mission and national bee board;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## 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): This  Ministry  has  been  implementing  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of Horticulture (MIDH) w.e.f. 01.04.2014 through States, UTs and National Level Agencies (NLAs). Funds  received  under  budget  for  MIDH  are  being  further  allocated  to  all  States/UTs/NLAs implementing MIDH after taking into consideration at least previous 3 years' performance and any emergent situation/demands of the implementing agencies.

However,  in  some  cases,  States  do  demand  additional  funds.    Such  proposals  are considered during mid-term review and States/UTs/NLAs are ensured enhancement/reduction of allocation subject to availability of savings under relevant head.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2540 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Fishing Harbour
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2540 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017

## FISHING HARBOUR

## 2540.   MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  establish  a  mini  breakwater  fishing  Harbour  in eastern side of Minicoy Island in UT of Lakshadweep; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the harbour is likely to be established?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b):  No, Madam. No such proposal has been received from the Lakshadweep Administration in the  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers Welfare at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Hybrid Cars
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: K. GOPAL

2539. DR. K. GOPAL:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  hybrid  cars  are  considered  cleaner  because  they  release  lower emission, while electric vehicles do not release emission and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether almost 60% of incentives under the FAME scheme have gone to mild diesel hybrid cars that already enjoys substantial excise cuts and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  electric  and  strong  hybrid  vehicles  have  largely  remained neglected; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND

## PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a): Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises have not undertaken  any  study  to  ascertain  the  quantum  of  emission  released  by  hybrid  and  electric vehicles.
- (b) to (d): The  details of the demand incentives along with vehicle   types   and total vehicles supported under FAME India Scheme by the Government with effect from 1 st April 2015 to 30 th June 2017 is tabulated below:-

| Vehicle Type                                   | Total Vehicles Supported   | Total Amount of Incentives (Committed + Released) (In Rupees)   |
|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Low Speed 2 Wheeler with Conventional Battery  | 41,872                     | 31,40,40,000                                                    |
| High Speed 2 Wheeler with Conventional Battery | 3,331                      | 3,13,11,400                                                     |
| Low Speed 2 Wheeler with Advanced Battery      | 193                        | 32,81,000                                                       |
| Mild Hybrid 4 wheeler                          | 95,980                     | 124,77,40,000                                                   |
| Strong Hybrid 4 Wheeler                        | 2,446                      | 17,12,20,000                                                    |
| Full Electric Car                              | 1,599                      | 19,82,76,000                                                    |
| Full Electric LCV                              | 10                         | 18,70,000                                                       |
| Total                                          | 1,45,431                   | 196,77,38,400                                                   |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2539 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2017

## Hybrid Cars