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Lok Sabha Question No. 2536 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-03
Subject: India Post Payment Bank
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: VIKRAM USENDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2536 TO BE ANSWERED ON  3 RD  JANUARY, 2018

## INDIA POST PAYMENT BANK

†2536. SHRI VIKRAM USENDI:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has set up India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) which will become operational in all the districts of the country by April 2018 and if so, the details thereof including the number of branches of the said bank established during last two years and the current year, State/ UT-wise and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to provide payment bank and other banking facilities in 1.55 lakh post offices of the country including in Chhattisgarh and if so, the details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  the  said  facilities  are  likely  to  be  made available?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.  India  Post  Payments  Bank  (IPPB)  has  been  incorporated  on 17.08.2016  under  Companies  Act,  2013  as  a  public  limited  company  with  100% Government of India equity under Department of Posts.  RBI granted licence to carry on Payments  Bank  activities  on  20.01.2017  and  since  then  IPPB  has  launched  2  pilot branches on 30.01.2017 at Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Ranchi (Jharkhand) in the Financial Year 2016-17. No branch of the IPPB has been established in the current Financial Year. However, all 650 branches of IPPB are expected to be launched by April, 2018.
- (b) Yes, Madam. IPPB aims to have a pan-India reach and subject to feasibility, all post  offices  (approximately  1.55  lakh)  across  the  country  including  in  Chhattisgarh  will progressively  become  access  points  for  the  IPPB,  which  will  provide  banking  products and services as per extant guidelines of Reserve Bank of India on payments bank.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2535 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-03
Subject: Allocation of Power from KNPP
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2535

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.01.2018

## ALLOCATION OF POWER FROM KNPP

2535.  SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the State Government of Tamil Nadu has requested the Government for additional allocation of power from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any action has been taken to allocate the entire 2000 m.w.   for  TamilNadu from the phase 3 and phase 4 of the said power plant;  and
- (d) if  so,  the  action  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (Dr. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a)&(b)  In March & April 2012, before the start of operation of Kudankulam Unit-1, the  then  Hon'ble  Chief  Minister  of  Tamil  Nadu  had  written  to  the  then Hon'ble Prime Minister seeking allocation of entire power from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP). The Union Government had then made an additional  allocation  of  100  MW  from  the  unallocated  quota  of  Unit-1  to Tamil  Nadu.  The  present  allocation  to  Tamil  Nadu  (including  unallocated share) from KKNPP 1&2 (2000 MW) is about 1150 MW.
- (c)&(d)  The power to be generated by KKNPP 3&4 (2 X 1000 MW) on its completion would  be  allocated  to  the  beneficiary  States  and  Union  Territories  in  the electricity  region  by  the  Ministry  of  Power  in  accordance  with  formula  for allocation of power which is being treated as guidelines from April, 2000.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2533 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-03
Subject: Funds Lying Unutilized
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2533

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 3 rd  JANUARY, 2018

## FUNDS LYING UNUTILIZED

## 2533. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

PROGRAMME

- (a) whether the Government reviewed the funds lying unutilized which was disbursed to various nagar nigam and municipalities for more than two years and above;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof, State-wise and District-wise;
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Government  is  proposing  to  conduct  a survey  to  find  out  the  huge  unutilized  funds  lying  idle  in various  expenses  heads  transferred  either  by  Central  or States schemes; and
- if  so,  the  details  of  the  unutilized  funds  in  each  of  the
- (d) municipalities and nagar nigam in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION  AND  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS [SHRI VIJAY GOEL]

- (a) :    No,  Madam.  The  matter  is  not  handled  in  the  Ministry  of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- (b)
- (c)
- : Does not arise, in view of (a) above.
- : No, Madam.
- (d) : Does not arise, in view of (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2532 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-03
Subject: Amendment of Article 370
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

LOK     S A B H A

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2532 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 03 RD  JANUARY, 2018. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 370

## 2532. SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state: the procedure to abrogate or make amendments in the article 370 and 35A of the Constitution?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

(SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

Article 368 of the Constitution empowersthe Parliament to amend by way of addition, variation or repeal the provisions of the constitution and also provides the procedure for the same.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2531 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-03
Subject: Problem of Land
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2531

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  JANUARY, 2018

## PROBLEM  OF  LAND

## 2531.  SHRI  VIRENDER  KASHYAP:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Cantt. Boards are facing problems due to the strict rules prevailing in the areas of Defence land and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether elected members of Cantt. Boards are not heard in such matters by the Defence authorities, if so, the details thereof and the reaction thereto;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to sort out all such issues of land etc. in Cantts; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) No,  Madam.    The  Cantonment  Boards  are  not  facing  problems  on account of existing rules in respect of defence land.
- (b) In every Cantonment, a Board is constituted under Section 10 of the Cantonments  Act,  2006,  in  which  elected  representatives  are  members. Decisions are taken in the Board through majority voting and the elected members have full opportunity to voice their opinion or raise any issue in the Board meetings.  The elected member can also represent to GOC-in-C of the Command or Central Government.

(c) & (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 217 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Display of Foodgrain Subsidy
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 217 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  JANUARY, 2018

## DISPLAY OF FOODGRAIN SUBSIDY

217. DR. K. GOPAL:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government bears a subsidy of Rs. 22 per kg. on wheat and Rs. 29.64 per kg. on rice and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  States  have  been  asked  to  display  the  details  of foodgrain subsidy borne by both the Centre and the States at PDS shops;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  this  will  prevent  the  States  from  hijacking  the  credit  for selling highly subsidized foodgrains to the poor and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAMVILAS PASWAN)

(a)

to (d): A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  *217  DUE  FOR  ANSWER  ON 02.01.2018 IN THE LOK SABHA.

(a) to (d):   Union Government bears a subsidy of approximately Rs. 22/- per kg on Wheat and  approximately Rs. 29/- per kg on Rice being distributed under Targeted  Public Distribution System.  For  awareness  of  public  and  beneficiaries  under National  Food  Security  Act(NFSA),  2013,  a  letter  has  been issued  to  all  State/UT  Governments  to  interalia  display  the details of above subsidy at Fair Price Shops. The purpose is to create public awareness about the financial implications of the distribution  of  foodgrains  at  subsidised  rates  through  Public Distribution System under NFSA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 215 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Database of Foreigners Visiting India
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: REKHA ARUN VERMA, BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*215

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

DATABASE OF FOREIGNERS VISITING INDIA

†*215. SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA: SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI PATIL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to prepare a database of foreign citizens visiting India as they usually stay longer than their visa period;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  benefits  likely  to  be  achieved  as a  result thereof;

(c) whether the Government has fixed any time limit in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the number of foreign tourists nabbed for drug smuggling during the last one year and the action taken against them?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) :    A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *215 FOR 2 nd  JANUARY, 2018 REGARDING DATABASE OF FOREIGNERS VISITING INDIA

(a) to (d) :   Data pertaining to foreigners visiting India is collected during visa issuance at Missions, during immigration check at the Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) and  during registration at the offices of the Foreigners Regional Registration  Officers  (FRROs)/  Foreigners  Registration  Officers  (FROs)  and  is centrally maintained by Bureau of Immigration (BOI). (e) :   As  per  information available,  219 foreign nationals were arrested during 2016 under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 by the drug law  enforcement  agencies  in  India.    The  number  of  foreigners  arrested  under this  Act  during  2017  (upto  September)  is  107  (provisional).      The  arrested persons are prosecuted under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act, 1985.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 210 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: General Amnesty to Naxalites/ Militants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *210

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

GENERAL AMNESTY TO NAXALITES/ MILITANTS

*210. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is seriously contemplating on a policy to peacefully put an end to insurgency and naxalism in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  extending  general  amnesty along with a lucrative rehabilitation package to the naxalites/militants who give up violence and arms struggle; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to (d):    A statement is laid on the table of the House.

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *210 FOR ANSWER ON 02.01.2018 REGARDING GENERAL AMNESTY TO NAXALITES/ MILITANTS

The Central Government is following a multi-pronged strategy to deal with Left Wing Extremism and situation in Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States. The multi-pronged strategy comprises Security-related measures and Development related measures. In J&K and NE States, the Central Government is also following a policy  of  talks  with  those  groups  who  abjure  the  path  of  violence  and  seek resolution of their demands peacefully within the framework of the Constitution of India. Government of India has appointed representatives/Interlocutors to hold talks with such groups.

Central Government is supplementing the efforts of the State Governments through  various  measures  such  as  deployment  of  Central  Armed  Police  Forces, financial  assistance  for  strengthening  of  the  State  Police  Forces  and  intelligence agencies, raising of India Reserve Battalions, rehabilitation package to surrenderees and other security related expenditures.

There is no proposal for general amnesty to the militants. Ministry of Home Affairs reimburses expenditure incurred by the State Governments on the rehabilitation of surrendered militants/LWE cadres under Security Related Expenditure  Scheme.  Various  grants/incentives  are  provided  under  this  scheme including one-time grant, payment of monthly stipend, incentives for weapons/ammunition  surrendered  and  vocational  training  to  the  surrenderees  for self-employment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 205 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Concession in Metro Rail Fare
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI, ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 205

TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

CONCESSION IN METRO RAIL FARE

No. *205    SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI: SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide concession in metro rail fare to senior citizens and students;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*205 FOR ANSWER ON JANUARY 2, 2018 REGARDING CONCESSION IN METRO RAIL FARE.

(a), (b) & (c): The Metro Rail Administrations of operational metro rail networks  in  Delhi,  Bangalore,  Chennai,  Kochi,  Lucknow,  Hyderabad, Jaipur,  Mumbai  Metro  (Line-I)  and  Gurugram  have  intimated  that,  at present,  there  is  no  proposal  for  providing  concession  in  metro  rail fare  specifically  to  senior  citizens  and  students.  The  Ministry  of Railways has intimated that in Kolkata metro, concession of 60% of the chargeable fare is granted to students up to classes academically equivalent  to  class-XII  of  Schools/Madarasas/Vocational  Institutions. In Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Mumbai  Metro  (Line-I),  discounts  ranging  from  10%  to  20%  are provided on use of smart card or travelling during off-peak hours to all travellers including senior citizens and students.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Import of Arecanut, Cocoa Powder and Black Pepper
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2530

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## IMPORT OF ARECANUT, COCOA POWDER AND BLACK PEPPER

2530.  SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) the total quantum of arecanut, cocoa powder and black pepper imported during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether  any  significant changes  were  noticed  in the import of the said commodities, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  value  of  the  said  commodities  imported  during  the  aforesaid period, year and commodity-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a): The total quantum of arecanut, cocoa powder and black pepper imported during the last three years and current year is given below:

(Quantity in tons)

|              |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 (Apr- Sept) |
|--------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------------------|
| Areca Nut    |     50036 |     45190 |     16151 |                  9887 |
| Cocoa Powder |     10780 |     14811 |     13295 |                  8894 |
| Black Pepper |     20671 |     18122 |     18238 |                 10360 |

Source: Department of Commerce

(b): There  is  significant  decrease  of  64%  in  import  of  arecanut    and  moderate decrease of 10% in cocoa powder in 2016-17 over the corresponding period of previous year 2015-16 as per import statistics mentioned in para (a) above. However, there is slight  increase  of  less  than  1  %  in  import  of  black  pepper  in  2016-17  over  the corresponding period of pervious year 2015-16 as per trade statistics mentioned in para (a)  above  in  quantity  terms.  Whereas  in  value  terms,  there  is  a  slight  decrease  as mentioned in para (c) below:

(c): The details of value of import of arecanut, cocoa powder and black pepper during the aforesaid period is given below:

( in Rs. Crore)

|              |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 (Apr- Sept) |
|--------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------------------|
| Areca Nut    |       682 |       722 |       286 |                   254 |
| Cocoa Powder |       134 |       222 |       217 |                   133 |
| Black Pepper |      1067 |      1070 |      1021 |                   370 |

Source: Department of Commerce

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Urban Transport
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRATIMA MONDAL

2529 :

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2529

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY, 02 nd  2017

## URBAN TRANSPORT

SHRIMATI PRATIMA MONDAL:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether urban transport in the country is under financial stress and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government plans to come out with a rational pricing policy  for  metro  rails/bus  services  to  recover  losses  in  urban transportation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the measures taken by the Government to improve public transport infrastructure during the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) & (b): Urban Transport, which is integral part of urban development,  is  a  State  subject.  Therefore,  the  responsibility  for development  of  urban  transport  infrastructure  lies  with  the  State Governments. The fare fixation of metro rail projects are governed by the  provisions  contained  in  the  relevant  acts.  The  fare  for  bus services are determined by the respective State Governments/ UTs.
- (c):  During the last three years, Government of India has approved nine  metro  rail  project  proposals  under  the  model  of  50:50  equity sharing with the State Governments, in Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Lucknow, Chennai, Pune, Noida-Greater Noida and Delhi Metro with a total length of about 180 km. Approximately 180 km of new metro rail lines have been opened for public. In addition, an amount of Rs 352.74 cr. was also provided to various State Governments during this period for procurement of 7509 buses.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Development of Agriculture in North Eastern States
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2527

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN NORTH EASTERN STATES

2527.  SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  a  plan  for  the  development  of agriculture  in  the  North-Eastern  States  including  in  Tripura  and  Manipur  so  that  they achieve self-sufficiency in food; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) & (b): Through  existing  schemes  of  this  Ministry,  Government  is  focussing  on development  of  agriculture  in  the  North-Eastern  States,  including  in  Tripura  and Manipur. The important schemes are as follows:

-  Mission of Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
-  Mission Organic -   Value chain Development for North Eastern Region
-  National Food Security Mission  (NFSM)
-  National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP)
-  National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
-  Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
-  National Agriculture Market (eNAM)
-  Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

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