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Lok Sabha Question No. 1868 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Selling of Pulses at PDS Shops
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1868

TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.03.2017

## SELLING OF PULSES AT PDS SHOPS

## 1868.  SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has opened counters at PDS shops in the States to sell pulses at subsidised rates particularly Arhar dal, Malka dal and Chana dal in view of rising prices;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the PDS shops opened, State/UT-wise and pulses sold at subsidised rates during the current year; and
- (c) if not, the time by which such counters are likely to be opened?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  : No Madam.
- (b) : Does not arise.
- (c)  : No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Functioning of Heavy Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: MANHOR UNTWAL

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

## DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1867 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.03.2017

## Functioning of Heavy Industries

## 1867. SHRI MANOHAR UTAWAL:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  industries  functioning  /operational  in  the  state  of  Madhya  Pradesh, location-wise;
- (b)  whether  any  criteria  has  been  fixed  by  the  Government  and  the  State  Government  of Madhya Pradesh  regarding the said operational industries;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government and the State Government of Madhya Pradesh have provided any special facilities to the said operational industries;
- (e) if so, the details thereof ;
- (f) whether the local persons have been given jobs among the officers/employees working in the said operational industries; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a):  As  per  information  available,  4  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (CPSEs)  were  in operation as on 31.03.2016 in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Location -wise details are given below.
- (b) and (c) : The decisions on management of the CPSEs are taken by the Board of CPSEs as per their delegated powers and the concerned ministries.
- (d) and (e): As per information available, NHDC has received a subsidy of Rs. 5114 lakhs from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh during 2015-16.
- (f) and (g): The enterprise-wise details of the employees working in these CPSEs during the year 2015-16 is given below;

|   S.l. No. | Name of CPSEs                               | Location   |
|------------|---------------------------------------------|------------|
|          1 | Madhya Pradesh Ashok Hotel Corporation Ltd. | Bhopal     |
|          2 | NEPA Ltd.                                   | Nepa Nagar |
|          3 | NHDC Ltd.                                   | Bhopal     |
|          4 | Northern Coalfields Ltd.                    | Singrauli  |

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|   S.l. No. | Name of CPSEs                               |   Number of employees |
|------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
|          1 | Madhya Pradesh Ashok Hotel Corporation Ltd. |                    58 |
|          2 | NEPA Ltd.                                   |                   811 |
|          3 | NHDC Ltd.                                   |                   556 |
|          4 | Northern Coalfields Ltd.                    |                 16078 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Change in Name
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1864

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 TH  MARCH, 2017 / PHALGUNA 23, 1938 (SAKA)

CHANGE IN NAME

1864. SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  change  the  name  of Dalhousie road;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of other such proposals with the Government for renaming of various roads in the country?

ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):    The  New  Delhi  Municipal  Council  has  informed  that  Dalhousie

Road has been renamed as Dara Shukoh Road vide Council's decision dated 06.02.2017.

(c):  The naming of roads is the subject matter of concerned State

Government.  This Ministry does not compile information regarding proposals for renaming of roads in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1862 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Abuse of Steroids
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1862 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 th  March, 2017

## Abuse of Steroids

1862. SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that Pharma market is flooded with fairness creams containing  combinations  of  potent  and  super  potent  topical  corticosteroids with  various  antifungal  and  antibacterial  properties  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether hundreds of brands of combination creams containing mometasone  furoate,  a  potent  corticosteriod  along  with tretinion  and hydroquinone are being marketed not only to physicians but directly to the public as fairness creams and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any taskforce of doctors has been formed to prevent the abuse of topical steroids recently; and
- (d) 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): Fixed  Dose  Combinations  containing  combinations  of  topical corticosteroids with antifungal / antibacterial are available in the market.

Topical formulations containing mometasone furoate along with tretinoin and hydroquinone is approved by the office of DCG(I) for short term intermittent treatment  of  moderate  to  severe  melasma  of  the  face  in  the  presence  of measures for sun avoidance including use of sun screen. As per Schedule J to  the  Drugs  and  Cosmetics  Rules  1945,  no  drug  may  purport  or  claim  to prevent or cure or may convey to the intending user thereof any idea that it may give fairness of the skin.

Manufacturing,  sale  and  distribution  of  drugs  in  the  country  is  regulated under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 made thereunder through a system  of inspection & licensing. Licenses for manufacturing, sale and distribution of drugs are granted by State Licensing Authorities appointed by respective State Governments. The State licensing Authorities are empowered to take action in case of non-compliance with any provisions of the Act or the Rules.

- (c) & (d): No taskforce of doctors has been formed to prevent the abuse of topical steroids recently under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Subsidy for Horticulture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1861

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 TH  MARCH, 2017

## SUBSIDY FOR HORTICULTURE

## 1861.  SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  implementing  any  scheme  to  provide  subsidy  for  undertaking horticulture to the farmers across the country including Rajasthan; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details of  subsidy provided by the Government during the last two years to various States including Rajasthan?

## 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): For  the  integrated  and  holistic  development  of  horticulture  sector  in  the  country,  Mission  for Integrated development of Horticulture (MIDH) is being implemented w.e.f. 2014-15.  Main objective of the mission is to promote holistic growth of horticulture sector, including bamboo and coconut through area  based  regionally  differentiated  strategies,  which  includes  research,  technology  promotion, extension,  post  harvest  management,  processing  and  marketing,  in  consonance  with  comparative advantage of each State/region and its diverse agro-climatic features.  All states including Rajasthan and UTs are covered under MIDH.

MIDH  has  six  sub-schemes  -  National  Horticulture  Mission  (NHM),  Horticulture  Mission  for North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH), National Agro-forestry Bamboo Mission (NABM*) [After the formation of new scheme i.e. National Agro-Forestry & Bamboo Mission, NABM shall no longer be part of MIDH], National Horticulture Board (NHB), Coconut Development Board (CDB) and Central Institute for Horticulture (CIH) Nagaland.

Under MIDH, financial assistance is provided for following major interventions/activities:

- Setting  up  of  nurseries,  tissue  culture  units  for  production  of  quality  seed  and  planting material.
- Area expansion i.e. Establishment of new orchards and gardens for fruits, vegetables and flowers.
- Rejuvenation of unproductive, old, and senile orchards.
- Protected cultivation, i.e. poly-house, green-house, etc. to improve the productivity & grow off season high value vegetables and flowers.
- Organic farming and certification.
- Creation of water resources structure and watershed management.
- Bee-keeping for pollination.
- Horticulture Mechanization.
- Creation of Post Harvest Management and Marketing infrastructure.

(b): Statement indicating state-wise details of the financial assistance provided by the Government to various States of the country including Rajasthan during the last two years is at Annexure

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Women in Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1860

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 TH  MARCH, 2017

## WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

1860.  SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing any scheme for upliftment of women engaged in agriculture in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## 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) & (b): No, Madam. The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is not  implementing  any  specific  Scheme  for  women  farmers.  However,  as  a  part  of  the mainstreaming efforts, the States have been directed to ensure flow of funds to the tune of 30% for the benefit of women farmers under all the beneficiary oriented schemes of the Department.

The  Department  of  Rural  Development  is  implementing  a  programme  'Mahila  Kisan Sashaktikaran  Pariyojana  (MKSP),  which  is  a  sub-component  of  National  Rural  Livelihood Mission  (NRLM)  to  meet  the  specific  needs  of  women  farmers-  predominantly  small  and marginal farmers and achieve their socio economic and technical empowerment so as to enable them to manage and sustain their activities. Funding support to the tune of 60% (90% for North Eastern and  Himalayan  States)  for  the  projects  is  provided  by  the  Government  of  India  and balance amount is contributed by the respective State Government. Funds are released in three instalments  in  the  ratio  of  25:50:25.  About  30  lakh  women  have  been  benefitted  through  75 Projects approved for 18 States at a total cost of Rs. 776 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1857 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Licence to Pharma Companies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1857 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 th  March, 2017

## Licence to Pharma Companies

## †1857. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

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

- (a)  whether  India  is  the  biggest  manufacturer  and  exporter  of  generic medicines in the world and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  uniform  procedure  to award licence to the generic drugs pharmaceutical companies;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  companies  to  which  licence  has  been  awarded, Statewise; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide protection to the indigenous generic drugs manufacturers from the multinational pharmaceutical companies?

## 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): As  per  the  report  of  Working  Group  on  Drugs  and  Pharmaceutical Industry 12 th Five Year Plan (2012-2017),  the  Indian Pharmaceutical Industry is ranked 3 rd globally in volume and 14 th in value, supplying around 10% of total global production.
- (b): Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) regulates safety, efficacy and quality of the drugs under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetic Act,  1940  &  Rules,  1945  made  there  under.  Under  the  provision  of  Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 made there under State Licensing Authorities (SLAs) appointed by State Governments are empowered to grant license for manufacture for sale, sale or distribution of drugs in the country in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Act  and  Rules.  However,  for manufacture  of  a  new  drug  in  the  country  prior  permission/  approval  is required to be obtained from CDSCO. The new drugs are approved in proper name/ generic name.
- (c): The details of the companies to which manufacturing licences has been granted by State Licensing Authorities are not maintained at Central level.
- (d): Requirements  for  grant  of  licence  to  manufacture  drugs  for  sale  are prescribed  in  Drugs  and  Cosmetics  Act,  1940  and  Rules,  1945,  which  are same for indigenous drugs manufacturers and multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1855 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Development of Co-operative Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1855

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 TH  MARCH, 2017

## DEVELOPMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE SECTOR

1855.  SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

- (a): whether  the  Government  has  received  representations  from  State  Governments  and social  organisations  with  regard  to  development  of  co-operative  sector  and  if  so,  the  details

be pleased to state: thereof; and

- (b): whether the Government has any plan to exempt farmers from agricultural co-operative loans and if so, the details thereof?

## 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): Government  has  received  representations  from  various  stake  holders  including  State Governments and social organizations seeking financial and promotional support for development of co-operative sector.

(b): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1854 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Inclusion of AYUSH Medicines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1854 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14 th  MARCH, 2017

## Inclusion of AYUSH Medicines

## 1854. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to include AYUSH medicines under the Jan Aushadi Programme; and
- (b) 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) : No Madam.
- (b) : Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Development of Bird Sanctuary
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1853

TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.03.2017

## Development of Bird Sanctuary

## 1853.     SHRIMATI BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to develop, protect and preserve the famous Deepor Beel-a wetland and a bird sanctuary, located near Guwahati Airport into a tourist destination site; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Management of National Parks and Sanctuaries is the mandate of the respective State/Union Territory Governments. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has not received any proposal for development of Deepor Beel into a tourist destination site.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Upgradation of Border Check Posts
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1851

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 TH  MARCH, 2017 / PHALGUNA 23, 1938 (SAKA) UPGRADATION OF BORDER CHECK POSTS

1851. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  is  planning  a  Rs.  4000  crore overhaul  of  80  border  check  posts  to  ensure  flow  of  goods  ahead  of  the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  speed  up  the  border  check post  work  quickly  as  there  is  a  huge  queue  at  most  of  the  border  check posts; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in its 6 th  meeting held  on  11.12.2016,  discussed  issues  related  to  check-posts  situated  at Inter-State  borders  and  the  desirability  or  otherwise  of  doing  away  with these check-posts. A similar discussion also took place in the GST Council in its 11 th  meeting held on 04.03.2017. However, no final decision has been made in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Encroachment at Bus Stops
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1846

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 TH  MARCH, 2017 / PHALGUNA 23, 1938 (SAKA)

ENCROACHMENT AT BUS STOPS

†1846. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is encroachment at most of the bus stops in the NCT of Delhi and the general public is facing inconvenience due to it;

(b) if so, whether the Delhi High Court has recently directed to remove encroachment at such bus stops;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to remove such encroachment at the bus stops?

ANSWER

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

(a): The New Delhi Municipal Council(NDMC) and Cantonment Board, Delhi have informed that there is no encroachment at the bus stops in the areas under their jurisdiction.

The Municipal Corporations of Delhi (MCDs) have informed that no

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## L.S.U.S.NO.1846 FOR 14.03.2017

permanent encroachment has been noticed at bus stops in the area under their jurisdiction.  However, Enforcement Branch/Zonal Authorities regularly takes action for removal of temporary encroachment.

(b) & (c):  The North and South Delhi Municipal Corporations have informed that  directions  of  Hon'ble  High  Court  of  Delhi  dated  28.03.2016  in  Writ Petition(Civil)  No.4572/2007  and  C.M.  No.20073/2015  titled  as  'Manushi Sangathan, Delhi Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. are adhered to.  East DMC has informed that no direction has been received from Hon'ble High Court.

(d):  The unauthorised hawkers/squatters are removed on regular basis by the NDMC and MCDs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Formation of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NANDI YELLAIAH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1845

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 14 TH  MARCH, 2017 / PHALGUNA 23, 1938 (SAKA)

FORMATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH

1845. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  agreement  signed  by  the  Government at the time of formation of Andhra Pradesh State as a separate State;

(b) the details of aspects of the agreement fulfilled so far and remaining aspects  of  the  agreement  which  still  remains  to  be  fulfilled  by  the Government;

(c) the time period fixed by the Government for fulfilling all the conditions as laid down in the agreement; and

(d) the present status thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): No agreement was signed by the Government of India at the time of formation of Andhra Pradesh as a separate State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-14
Subject: Database of Food Processors
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1844 ANSWERED ON 14.03.2017

## DATABASE OF FOOD PROCESSORS

## 1844. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  working  on  a  possibility  of  creating  and  maintaining  a database of food processors to help foreign investors in making informed decision; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b)   Invest  India,  promoted  by  the  Department  of  Industrial  Policy  &  Promotion (DIPP) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Government of India), is engaging with foreign investors for attracting investment in the country.

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