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Lok Sabha Question No. 3417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Ayurvedic Medicine Park
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3417 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 th  December, 2016

## Ayurvedic Medicine Park

3417.   SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL: SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Ayurvedic  Medicine Manufacturing  and  Export  Parks  in  the  country  with  foreign  technological support;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the key features, plan outlay and likely impact of the proposed project?

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

(a) to (c): Ministry of AYUSH has not implemented any scheme to set up or support  Ayurvedic  medicine  manufacturing  and  export  park  in  the  country with  foreign  technological  support.  However,  Central  Sector  Scheme  for development of AYUSH cluster has been implemented for supporting groups of at least 15 enterprises located in close proximity. The scheme covers two types of interventions namely; core interventions and add-on intervention. Core  interventions  includes  setting  up  of  common  facilities  for  testing, certification, standardization, quality control and capacity building measures. Add-on  interventions  may  be  related  to  marketing  branding  provision  of general infrastructure to support production unit etc. Under the Scheme, the financial  assistance  to  the  cluster  is  restricted  to  60%  of  the  project  cost subject to a maximum of Rs 15.00 crores, the remaining 40% is required to be arranged by the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) through equity, borrowings  form  Bank  Financial  Institutions  and  other  sources.  So,  far  10 clusters  have  been  supported.  The  12 th plan  outlay  for  this  purpose  is  as under:-

| Financial Year   |   Budget Estimate |   Revised Estimate | Actual Expenditure   |
|------------------|-------------------|--------------------|----------------------|
| 2012-13          |            2193   |               8    | 8.92                 |
| 2013-14          |              20   |               7    | 4.20                 |
| 2014-15          |              24   |               0.8  | 0.73                 |
| 2015-16          |              10.6 |               8.75 | 7.50                 |
| 2016-17          |              12   |               4    | Nil                  |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Strengthening Interna Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RITI PATHAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3415

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA)

STRENGTHENING INTERNAL SECURITY

†3415. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the internal security has been strengthened and terrorism and naxalism controlled to a large extent during the last two years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is a need to increase the number of personnel in Border Security Force and provide sophisticated weapons to them to strengthen the internal security of the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.    The  overall  internal  security  situation  in  the country, is under control due to systematic and unrelenting efforts of the Central and State Governments.  The Central Government is steadfastly assisting the States in dealing with problems such as terrorism, militancy, insurgency and extremism.

(c) & (d): The  operational  capabilities  of  Central  Para  Military  Forces, including Border Security Force (BSF), are reviewed from time to time and the  equipment  upgradation,  training  needs,  capacity  enhancement,  etc. are constantly improved on need basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI, Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3414

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  6 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## FARM MACHINERY TRAINING AND TESTING INSTITUTES

3414.  SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received proposals from the Government of Odisha for establishment of Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes in the State and if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (b) whether the Government has deputed a Central team to visit Odisha to identify land  for  establishment  of  Farm  Machinery  Training  and  Testing  Institute  (FMTTI)  in Odisha and take early steps for the establishment of FMTTI in the State; and
- (c) 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): The  proposal  of  Government  of  Odisha  has  been  received  by  Department  of Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare  for  establishment  of  Farm  Machinery Training and Testing Institute in the State and the same is under active consideration of the Government.
- (b): No, Madam.
- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Compensation under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PARVESH SAHIB SINGH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3413

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  6 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## COMPENSATION UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA

3413.  SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  providing  any  compensation  for  crop  losses  of farmers who had gained titles on forest land under the Forest Rights Act, 2006;
- (b) the  details  of  the  allocation  and  disbursement  under  the  Pradhan Mantri  Fasal Beema Yojana (PMFBY) in the year 2016, State-wise; and
- (c) the details of the forest land titles currently being covered under the PMFBY and the data showing increase in this regard if any, since 2014, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(  SHRI

(a) to (c): Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)  is available for all farmers including share croppers and tenant farmers growing the notified crops in the notified areas by the  concerned  State/UT Government.    All farmers availing  Seasonal Agricultural Operations loans from rural financial institutions for notified areas/crops are compulsorily  covered.    However,  the  scheme  is  voluntary  for  other  farmers.      The farmers who have gained titles on forest land under the Forest Rights Act, 2006  in the notified area are also eligible to insure their notified crops subject to the area and crop is notified by the concerned State/UT Government.  However, no separate data relating to insured farmers who had gained titles on the forest land under Forest Rights Act, 2006 is maintained by the Government.

As against the budget provision of Rs. 5501.15, revised budget estimate 2016-17 has been proposed at Rs. 13,396 crore for implementation of PMFBY and Resturctured Weather  Based  Crop  Insurance  Scheme  (WBCIS)  during  2016-17  and  to  meet  the spillover  liabilities  of  erstwhile  schemes  of  National  Agricultural  Insruance  Scheme (NAIS) and Modified NAIS (MNAIS).  Under these schemes, State-wise allocation are not being made.  However, funds twoareds committed liabilities of Government of India towards premium subsidy and/or claims are directly provided to implementing insurance companies  through  Agriculture  Insurance  Company  of  India  Ltd.  (AIC),  the  nodal agency  for  the  purpose.    However,  Rs.  7955.21  crore  have  already  been  released during  current  financial  year  so  far  for  meeting  the  committed  liabilities  of  Central Government in the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Counter Terrorism Operation
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3410

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA)

COUNTER TERRORISM OPERATION

3410. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide CRPF engaged in security  and  counter  terrorism  operations  in  Jammu  and  Kashmir  with bullet proof vehicles and bullet resistant jackets;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has decided to give out of turn promotion to CRPF personnel who display gallant actions; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): As on date, 292 Light Bullet Proof Vehicles and 309 Medium Bullet Proof Vehicles are available with the Units engaged in Security and Counter Terrorism Operations in Jammu & Kashmir.  Apart from above, MHA  has  conveyed  sanction  for  purchase  of  210  Light  Bullet  Proof Vehicles and 45 Medium Bullet Proof Vehicles.

As regard Bullet Resistant Jackets, 30,677 Bullet Resistant Jackets have  been  provided  to  CRPF  deployed  in  J&K.  Government  has  also sanctioned the procurement of 27,412 Light Bullet Resistant Jackets for CRPF.

(c) & (d): At present, there is no decision of Government of India to give out of turn promotion to CRPF personnel who display gallant action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Migratory Pattern of Birds
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3408

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Migratory Pattern of Birds

3408.   SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  made  satellite  telemetry  studies,  both  nationally  and internationally to check the migratory patterns of endangered birds such as vultures, flamingos and waders;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has conducted any single study on migratory patterns of birds during the last three years in the country, particularly in Maharashtra;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  vulture  and  flamingo  studies  that  were  proposed  in  2013  by  the  Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) have been on hold even after repeated requests to the Government;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (f) whether the Government is aware of the fact that research work is suffering due to the ban on the import of a special piece of tracking equipment called Platform Terminal Transmitter (PTT);
- (g) if so, whether the ban had affected avian (bird) studies nationally; and
- (h) if so, the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) Satellite  telemetry  studies  on  endangered  birds  have  been  taken  up  by several Scientific Institutions, State Forest Departments  and  nongovernmental organizations in the country. However,  no  specific satellite telemetry studies on vultures, flamingos and waders have been taken  up  by  the  Government,  both  nationally  and  internationally,  to study their migratory patterns.
- (b) & (c) Studies on migratory patterns of birds have been conducted during the last  three  years, including those in Maharashtra. These include studies on  the  movement  and  migration  pattern  of  Great  Indian  Bustard  in Maharashtra, Black-necked Crane and Bar-headed Geese in Jammu & Kashmir, Amur Falcons in Nagaland and Black Kites from New Delhi. The Wildlife  Institute  of  India,  Dehradun  with  financial  support  from the  Maharashtra  State  Forest  Department  undertook  the  first  satellite tracking  study  to  understand  the  movement  and  migration  of  the critically  endangered  Great  Indian  Bustard  (GIB)  in  Maharashtra, during the last three years.
- (d) to (h) The telemetry study proposed by BNHS require import of equipments e.g.  Platform  Terminal  Transmitter  (PTT).  This  and  other  similar proposals are processed as per provisions of Indian Wireless Telegraphy Rules, 1954 and Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Anti-Poaching Laws
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, V. PANNEER SELVAM, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3406

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Anti-Poaching Laws

3406.    SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI V. PANNERSELVAM: DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to bring in stringent Anti-Poaching laws to ensure better conservation of wild life in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  manner  in  which  the  said  effort  is  likely  to  help  in  ensuring  better  wild  life conservation in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) and (b)

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for stringent punishment for  hunting  of  wild  animals.  However,  as  the  scope  of  protection  has changed over the years since the Act has been enacted, a review of the Wild  Life  (Protection)  Act,  1972  is  being  undertaken  in  the  Ministry, which  would  consider  reviewing  the  penalties  for  committing  wild  life offences, to act as a deterrent.

- (c) Stringent penal provisions for violation of forest/wildlife protection laws supported by capacity building for protection, detection and prosecution of offenders are helpful in ensuring better protection and enforcement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Decrease in Cotton Prices
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA

O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3405

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  6 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DECREASE IN COTTON PRICES

3405.  SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

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

- (a) whether  the  price  of  cotton  has  plummetted  due  to  increase  in  its  production worldwide and economic recession as a result of which cotton farmers of Gujarat and other States are facing difficulties;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) to (c): At  present  average  cotton  prices  are  ruling  much  above  the  Minimum Support Price (MSP)  in all the cotton growing states. In the state of Gujarat, as against MSP of Rs 4110/- per quintal, average cotton prices are ruling in the range of Rs 5000/to Rs 5100/- per quintal which is 22% to 24% above MSP. In other States also cotton price  are  ruling  above  MSP  by  27%  to  30%.  In  Andhra  Pradesh  and  Telangana however,  cotton  prices  are  ruling  13%  above  MSP.  Therefore,  farmers  are  getting adequate price for their produce.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Impact of Pollution on Taj Mahal
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No 3403

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Impact of Pollution on Taj Mahal

## 3403. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether an Indo-American research team has found that burning of Municipal solid waste  in  the  vicinity  of  the  iconic  Taj  Mahal  is  significantly  contributing  to  the discolouring of the world heritage monument;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  remedial  measures  has  taken/  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  the discolouring of Taj Mahal?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

(a)&  (b)  A  number  of  studies  have  been  carried  out  by  various  research  teams  regarding discolouring of Taj Mahal. According to one such research, open burning of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in the vicinity of Taj Mahal could contribute to discolouring. However, such discolouring  is  not  necessarily  permanent  and  the  colour  can  be  regained  significantly  by simple cleaning and washing treatments.

(c) For the conservation and cleaning of Taj Mahal, one of the measures is mud pack therapy to the marble surface for removing surface deposits and black/yellow spots. Other measures include reduction of air pollution in the vicinity of Taj Mahal, ban on vehicular movements up to 500 meters from the protected area around the Taj Mahal and various other restrictions imposed in the Taj Trapezium Zone by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Contamination of Underground Water
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE, BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB, SATYA PAL SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3340

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Gangetic River Dolphin

## 3340.    SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

## DR. KULAMANI SAMAL:

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

- (a) whether  conservationist  groups  have  expressed  concern  regarding  the  survival  of Gangetic  river  dolphins  on  account  of  the  National  Waterways  Project  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether any assessment of the threat to the said species has been made and if so, the details and findings thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any measure to tackle the threat posed by the said project to the species having the Gangetic region as their habitat; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The Conservation Action Plan for the Gangetic Dolphin (20102020) has also identified threats to Gangetic dolphins and impact of river traffic, irrigation canals and depletion of prey-base on dolphin populations.
- (c) and (d) The  important  strategies  and  action  points  for  protection  of  dolphins highlighted in the Dolphin Conservation Action Plan are:
- i. Reduction  of  incidental  mortality  through  rescue  and  release efforts
- ii. Habitat protection and restoration and reduction in environmental pollution.
- iii. Minimizing daily fluctuations in water flow.
- iv. Preservation of flood plains for ensuring  adequate prey-base.
- v. Community involvement in river dolphin conservation and management

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Subsidy Payments
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3396 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 06.12.2016

## Subsidy Payments

## 3396 SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has not paid subsidy to the fertilizers company on time,
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  unpaid  amount  and  the  reasons  therefor  during  last three years,
- (c) whether  the  nonpayment  of    subsidy  dues  has  lead  to  severe  financial crunch for fertilizers companies : and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) :    No,  Madam. Government has made payment of subsidy to the fertilizers companies on regular basis subject to availability of budget.
- (b) :    The details of amount unpaid during each of the last three years against the claims received by the Department are as under:

## (Amount in crore)

| Particular               |   2013-14 |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |
|--------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Indigenous Urea          |   221.47  |    148.31 |    483.68 |
| Imported P&K Fertilizers |   216.36  |    324.34 |    525.36 |
| Indigenous P&K           |   406.838 |   1317.36 |   1019.68 |

Unpaid amount largely relates to balance claim as well as freight  claim  of previous years which could not be paid due to non-receipt of Proforma-B2 (Quality Certificate) from the State Governments or due to non availability of budget.

(c) & (d) : Non-payment of subsidy in time normally affects the working capital of the fertilizer companies. However, whenever shortages of funds were noticed, the Government  tried  to  liquidate  the  pending  subsidy  by  arranging  loans  under  a Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) with consortium of Public Sector Banks. The quantum of loans availed under SBA in the past years is given as under:

| Year    |   Loan amount (Rs.in crore) |
|---------|-----------------------------|
| 2012-13 |                        5000 |
| 2013-14 |                        5500 |
|         |                        9000 |
| 2014-15 |                        7000 |

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