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Lok Sabha Question No. 198 (STARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Youths Joining Militancy
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR, ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *198

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018 /SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA)

YOUTHS JOINING MILITANCY

*198. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR: SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the offensive launched by security forces in the current year against local militants has flipped their recruitment which has doubled;

(b) whether 69 local youths have joined militancy since January this year in South Kashmir comprising four districts;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether it is a fact that many youths have disappeared from Kashmir and joined terrorist organisations; and

(e)  if  so,  the  details  of  such  incidents  which  came  to  the  notice  of  the Government  since  the  imposition  of  Governor's  Rule  in  Jammu  and Kashmir and the steps taken to check this trend?

ANSWER

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

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

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  THE  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO.  *198  FOR  31.07.2018  REGARDING  YOUTHS  JOINING MILITANCY

(a): No, Madam.

(b) & (c): 87 youths have joined militancy in 2018 (till 20.07.2018) in the four  districts  of  South  Kashmir  (Anantnag-14,  Pulwama-35,  Shopian-23, Kulgam-15).

(d) & (e): After imposition of Governor's rule (June 20, 2018) in the State, 12 youths are reported to have disappeared and later on joined militancy.

The Government regularly reviews the security situation in the State of  Jammu  and  Kashmir.      In  order  to  prevent  activities  of  militants, numerous  steps  have  been  taken  including  strengthening  of  operational grid  with  enhanced  human  intelligence  and  use  of  technical  intelligence grid.  The  Government  has  also  continuously  encouraged  policies  to mainstream  the  youth,  including  providing  employment  opportunities  to wean them away from militancy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 197 (STARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Infiltrators from Bangladesh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*197

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018 /SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA)

INFILTRATORS FROM BANGLADESH

†*197. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether a large number of infiltrators from Bangladesh have intruded into the North-Eastern States of the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  these  infiltrators  have  also  managed  to  get  illegal  identity cards and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether demography  of the region has changed due to these infiltrators;

(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  the  influx  of  these infiltrators and deport such infiltrators?

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  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (e)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  *197  FOR  31 st   JULY,  2018  REGARDING  INFILTRATORS FROM BANGLADESH

(a)  to  (e):      Illegal  migrants  enter  into  the  country  without  valid  travel documents in clandestine  and  surreptitious  manner.    Therefore,  it  is  not possible to have  an accurate estimate of such illegal migrants including Bangladeshi  immigrants  living  in  the  country.  Certain  instances  of  some illegal  immigrants  having  obtained  identity  cards  fraudulently  have  been reported. Since this matter is within the purview of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, such details, State-wise are not centrally maintained. Deportation of illegally staying foreign nationals, including Bangladeshi nationals, is a continuous process. Central Government  is  vested  with  power  to  deport  a  foreign  national  under section 3(2)(c) of the Foreigners Act, 1946. These powers to identify and deport illegally staying foreign nationals have also been delegated to the State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  and  the  Bureau  of Immigration. Other initiatives taken by the Government to check the influx of illegal immigrants are:-

- (i) Effective  domination  of  border  by  carrying  out  round  the  clock surveillance of the borders by the BSF.
- (ii) Construction of border fencing, roads and floodlighting.

## L.S.S.Q NO. *197 FOR 31.07.2018

- (iii) Setting up of more  Border Out Posts (BOPs) along the IndoBangladesh  border  to  reduce  the  inter  BOP  distance  for  effective border domination.
- (iv) Induction of hi-tech surveillance equipment including night navigation devices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 190 (STARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Vacancies in CAPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MOHAMMAD SALIM, MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *190

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018 /SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA)

VACANCIES IN CAPF

*190. SHRI MOHD. SALIM: SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether there are several vacancies in different wings of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF);

(b)  if  so,  the  number of vacancies in different wings of CAPF as on date, force-wise; and

(c)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  fill  the vacancies?

ANSWER

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

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*190  ASKED  BY  HON'BLE  MEMBERS  OF  LOK  SABHA,  SHRI  MOHD. SALIM & SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN FOR ANSWER ON 31.07.2018

(a) to (c):   The force-wise vacancy position viz-a-viz. sanctioned strength in CAPFs & AR as on 01.07.2018 is as under:-

| Force                             | Vacancies   | Sanctioned Strength   |
|-----------------------------------|-------------|-----------------------|
| Central Reserve Police Force      | 22,746      | 3,24,093              |
| Border Security Force             | 19,320      | 2,63,931              |
| Central Industrial Security Force | 5,165       | 1,55,254              |
| Sashastra Seema Bal               | 19,175      | 99,212                |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police        | 6,398       | 89,438                |
| Assam Rifles                      | 3,774       | 66,582                |
| Total                             | 76,578      | 9,98,510              |

Vacancies  in  Central  Armed  Police  Forces  (CAPFs)  and  Assam  Rifles (AR) arise due to retirement, resignation, death, new raisings/ creation of new  posts  etc.  The  vacancies  are  filled  up  by  various  modes  viz.  Direct Recruitment, promotion and by deputation as per the extant provisions of Recruitment Rules.

Filling up of vacancies is a continuous process. For the recruitment year  2018,  notification  for  recruitment  of  54,953  posts  for  Constable (General  Duty)  has  already  been  issued  by  Staff  Selection  Commission (SSC). Further, 1,073 vacancies of Sub-Inspectors (GD) and 483 vacancies of Assistant Commandant (GD) have been reported to SSC and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) respectively for recruitment year 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 181 (STARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Rohingya Refugees/Migrants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT, RAM SWAROOP SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*181

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018 /SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA)

ROHINGYA REFUGEES/MIGRANTS

†*181. SHRI ARVIND SAWANT: SHRI RAM SWAROOP SHARMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  Rohingya  and  others  from  Myanmar  living  as  refugees and illegal immigrants in the country, State/Union Territory-wise;

(b)  whether the Rohingyas have entered the country as refugees but are involved in illegal activities and also pose a threat to the security of the country, if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government against them and to ensure safety of Indian citizens;

(c) whether the Government has raised the said issue with the Government of Myanmar, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d)  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  deport  foreign  nationals staying illegally in the country including illegal Rohingya immigrants?

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 REFERRED TO IN THE REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  *181  FOR  31 ST   JULY,  2018  REGARDING  ROHINGYA REFUGEES / MIGRANTS

(a) to (d): Since  illegal  immigrants  enter  into  the  country  without  valid travel  documents  in  clandestine  and  surreptitious  manner,  there  is  no accutate  data  regarding  number  of  such  migrants  living  in  the  country. There  are  reports  about  some  rohingya  migrants  indulging  in  illegal activities.

Government has issued instructions to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to take steps for identification of illegal migrants (including Rohingyas),  their restriction to specified locations as per provisions of law, capturing their biographic and biometric particulars and cancellation of fake Indian documents in their possession.

Government  has  taken  up  the  issue  of  Rohingya  migrants  with  the Government of Myanmar. It has emphasized the need for safe, speedy and sustainable return of these displaced persons.

Detection  and  deportation  of  illegal  immigrants  is  a  continuous process. Central Government is vested with powers under Section 3(2)(c) of the Foreigners Act, 1946 to deport foreign nationals staying illegally in the country. These powers to identify, detain and deport illegally-staying foreign nationals, including Rohingya migrants, have also been delegated to the State Governments/ UT Administrations and the Bureau of Immigration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Area under Cotton Crop
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shrirang Appa Barne, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, DHARMENDRA YADAV

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2297

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  31 ST  JULY, 2018

## AREA UNDER COTTON CROP

2297.  SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  किसान

िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are contradictory claims pertaining to the area under cotton crop for  the  sowing season 2017-18 in various States and if so, the details thereof, Statewise along with the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether miscalculation of area under cotton crop will impact the assessment of production of cotton and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the State Governments have claimed yield of 730-kilogram hectare lint whereas the national average of the yield is 568 kilograms per hectare lint and if so, the facts thereof;
- (d) whether the Union Government has instructed the state Governments to correct the area under cotton crop so that accurate assessment of production of cotton can be made and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the response of the State Governments thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

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

- (a) & (b): Ministry of Agriculture and  Farmers  Welfare  has  not received  any contradictory  claims  from  States  pertaining  to  area  under  cotton  crop  for  the  sowing season 2017-18.
- (c): Depending  on  agro-climatic  zones,  soil  conditions,  rainfall  distribution  etc.,  the yield of cotton varies from state to state. However, as per the Third Advance Estimates 2017-18, the yield of cotton at All-India level is 476 kilograms per hectare.
- (d) & (e): Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has not issued any instruction with respect to assessment of area coverage under cotton to State Governments for the sowing season 2017-18.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2296 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY, RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2296

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  31 ST  JULY, 2018

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA

2296.  SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has got good response in the State of Jharkhand, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the area covered under the PMFBY during the last three years in Jharkhand;
- (c) whether any claims have been made and settled under this scheme in the State during the aforesaid period; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

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

- (a) to (d): Yes, Madam, especially with respect to coverage of non-loanee farmers. A  Statement  regarding  coverage  in  Jharkhand  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima Yojana since its inception in April, 2016  is Annexed.

Annexure Season-wise details of coverage/claims in Jharkhand under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima

Yojana (PMFBY)

| Season   | No. of Farmer Applicants Covered   | No. of Farmer Applicants Covered   | No. of Farmer Applicants Covered   | Area Insured   | Claims Estimated   | Claims Approved   | Claims Paid   |
|----------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|----------------|--------------------|-------------------|---------------|
|          | Loanee                             | Non- Loanee                        | Total                              | In Lakh ha.    | In Rs. crore       | In Rs. crore      | In Rs. crore  |
| 2016-17  | 200681                             | 677073                             | 877754                             | 3.74           | 32                 | 26                | 22            |
| 2017-18* | 177385                             | 1020053                            | 1197438                            | 3.01           | 54                 | 14                | -             |

* Claims of Kharif 2017 season only. Claims of Rabi 2017-18 not yet estimated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Charges of Sedition on Students , Workers and Farmers
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. I. SHANAVAS, PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2293

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018/ SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA)

CHARGES OF SEDITION ON STUDENTS, WORKERS AND FARMERS

2293.

SHRI M.I. SHANAVAS:

DR. P.K. BIJU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of students, workers/ employees and farmers held in prison under charges of sedition;
- (b) whether speedy trials are not held in their case;
- (c)  whether  the  Government intends to amend the  present provisions of the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  (CrPC)  and  Indian  Penal  Code  (IPC) concerning sedition; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): No such information regarding students, workers/employees and farmers is available with National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). However, a total of 18 cases of sedition (124A IPC) were pending for trial till 2015 and 16 cases were sent for trial during 2016. Trials were completed in 3 cases during 2016 of which 1 case resulted  in conviction while 2 cases were acquitted.

(c) & (d): Amendment  of  criminal  law  is  a  continuous  process  and  the Government is aware that it has to be in sync with social changes. On the request  of  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs,  the  Ministry  of  Law  &  Justice requested the Law Commission of India in the year 2013 to undertake a review of the criminal justice system and give a comprehensive report in the matter so that amendments can be carried out in the IPC, CrPC and the Evidence Act. Regarding section 124A of the IPC (Sedition), MHA took up the  matter  on  09.05.2012  with  Ministry  of  Law  &  Justice  to  request  the Law Commission of India to study the usage of the provisions of sections 124A, hold consultations and suggest amendment, if any required to the said  provision,  so  that  the  Government  can  take  necessary  steps.  The report of the Law Commission is awaited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Insecticide Laboratories
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2289

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  31 ST  JULY, 2018

## INSECTICIDE LABORATORIES

2289.  SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

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

एवं  किसान

- (a) the details of the insecticide laboratories located in the State of Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) whether the said laboratories are sufficient, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering on the proposals received from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh regarding setting up of new insecticide laboratories in Bhopal, Gwalior and Hoshangabad; and
- (d) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

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

- (a) & (b): As per the information received from the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the State has one Pesticide Testing Laboratory which is located at Jabalpur. Further, the State has informed that the said Laboratory is inadequate to meet the need of the State.  In  order  to  bolster  the  pesticide  monitoring  mechanism,  during  2015-16,  the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare has sanctioned an amount of Rs.45 lakh to the State for construction of a Pesticide testing laboratory at Ujjain.
- (c) & (d): The  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare  has informed the State to submit the said proposal under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) Scheme.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Foreign funded NGOs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2288

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018/ SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA) FOREIGN FUNDED NGOS

2288.

SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  data  regarding  the  number  of  Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) receiving funds from abroad;
- (b) if so, the details of number of NGOs receiving funds from abroad during the last five years, year and State-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  registered  cases  against  NGOs  for violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA);
- (d) if so, the details of such cases registered during the said period, year and State-wise;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  data  regarding  the  number  of applications pending before the Government for renewal of FCRA licences; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for the pendency?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes Madam.  Details of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010 who are receiving Foreign Contribution are available on the website: www.fcraonline.nic.in.

- (c) & (d): Yes Madam.  Year and State-wise list of such NGOs is attached as per Appendix 'A'.

(e) & (f): Yes  Madam.  As  per  FCRA  database,  806  applications  for renewal are pending as on 26 th  July 2018 for want of reports from security agencies and clarifications sought from the applicants.

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APPENDIX -'A' L.S.US.Q.NO.2288 FOR 31.07.2018

## NAMES  OF  NGOs  SENT  TO  CBI  DURING  THE  LAST  5  YEARS  FOR REGISTRATION OF CASE AGAINST THEM FOR VIOLATING THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION REGULATION ACT (FCRA), 2010

| State     | Name of NGOs                                                                                                                  |   Year |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Karnataka | 1) New Life Ministries in India, Gospel Home, Behind TB Chickaballapur, Taluk, District Chickballapur, Kolar, Karnataka       |   2016 |
| New Delhi | 1) M/S Advantage India, 101-102, Oriental House, Gulmohar Enclave, New Delhi.                                                 |   2017 |
| Tamilnadu | 1) Centre for Promotion of Social Concerns, 6, Vallabhai Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai, Tamilnadu.                               |   2014 |
| Tamilnadu | 2) M/S Caruna Bal Vikash (CBV), Zachs Enclave First Floor, A-3, Second Avenue Anna Nagar East, Chennai.                       |   2016 |
| Tamilnadu | 3) Adhane Management Consultants Private Ltd (AMCPL), Zachs Enclave First Floor, A-3, Second Avenue Anna Nagar East, Chennai. |   2016 |

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