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Lok Sabha Question No. 4821 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Export of Cotton
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## EXPORT OF COTTON

## 4821. SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is an inordinate delay in the announcement for exports even after the arrival of cotton crops in the market due to which the farmers are forced to sell their produce to middlemen at a price lower than minimum support price and  the  announcement  for  export  is  made  after  the  middlemen  have  bought  the crops;

- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) the reasons for delay in taking the decision for export; and

(d) the provisions made for announcing the export of cotton and the steps being taken for timely following of the same?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a): No Madam. The export of Cotton at present is under Open General License. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, being  the  facilitator  for  the  Import  and  Export  of  Cotton,  vide  notification  No. 102(RE-2013)/  2009-14  dated  08.12.2014  has  dispensed  with  the  registration requirement for Export of Cotton. Further, the export incentives i.e., drawback of 1%  is  available  for  export  of  raw  cotton  falling  under  Tariff  item  5201  vide Notification  No.  110/2015  -  CUSTOMS  (N.T.)  dated  16.11.2015  issued  by Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4819 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Utilisation of Funds under NRLM
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .4819

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.1 2.2016

## UTILISATION OF FUNDS UNDER NRLM

## 4819. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the 1st instalment of the Uni to  Odisha  under  the  National  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission  (NRLM)/  National  Rur Livelihoods Programme (NRLP) for 2015 - 16 has not been released despite requests from the Government of Odisha and if so, the details thereof along with the which this first instalment is likely to be released and if not, the reasons t
- (b) whether the Governme nt has accepted the request of Odisha to release an additi fund of Rs. 6264.20 lakhs under NRLM and NRLP;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which this additional fund is l released and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government is also aware of the fact that the Odisha has made requ for  a  fund  of  Rs.  3.92  crore  under  Rural  Self  Employment  Training  Insti (RSETIs);
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the fund is likely to be released; and
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV )

- ( a) to (c ) :During the financial year 2015 - 16, a sum of Rs. 2388.45 lakh was allocated to Odisha for implementation of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM),The details of Central share released to Odisha during 2015 - 16 under DAY -NRLM and National Rural Livelihoods Project (NRLP) is as fo llows:

| Installment Number   | DAY -NRLM (Amount in Rupees Lakhs)   |   NRLP (Amount inRupees Lakhs) |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 1 st                 | 937.02                               |                            745 |
| 2 nd                 | --                                   |                            745 |
| 3 rd / Additional    | --                                   |                           2346 |
| Total                | 937.02                               |                           3836 |

As  stated  above,  a  sum  of  Rs.  2346.00  lakh  was  released  to  Odisha as  third/ dditional instalment under NRLP during 2015 - 16  against the request for release of Rs.2563.00 la received from them. There was no request for additional instalment under DAY -NRLM.

(d)to (f): Yes, Madam. A request was received from Odisha for release of Rs. 3.92 crore as 1 st Installment of support for Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) financial year 2015 - 16.  Against this requisition, a sum of Rs. 2.21 crore has been released after taking into account the funds utilized by Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Bailing out of Power Plants
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4818 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## BAILING OUT OF POWER PLANTS

4818. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  decided  to  bail  out  close  to 21400 mega watt capacity power plants by assuring coal linkages through new fuel supply agreements, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether this decision was taken after the Ministry had revised the commercial operation date of these plants which were originally supposed to be commissioned by March, 2016;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether this assured fuel supply would benefit the power plants and if so, the details thereof ?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (d) :   So far, 177 Letter of Assurances (LoAs) have been issued to various  power  plants  including  Central/State  Government  Sector  as  well as Independent Power Producers (IPPs), covering a capacity of 1,08,000 MW. Out of this 1,08,000 MW capacity, the competent authority, in 2013, had  approved  signing  of  Fuel  Supply  Agreements  (FSAs)  in  respect  of 78,000 MW capacity power plants, which had been commissioned or were likely to be commissioned by 31.03.2015.

Government  of  India,  Ministry  of  Coal  have  further  issued instructions, on 15.10.2015, to Coal India Ltd for taking necessary action for  signing  of  FSAs  and  supply  of  coal  for  the  power  plants  that  are commissioned/ to be commissioned (as part of 78000 MW) in 2015-16.

Signing  of  FSAs  will  ensure  regular  supply  of  coal  to  the thermal power plants for generation of electricity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4817 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Export of Readymade Garments
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4817 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## EXPORT OF READYMADE GARMENTS

## 4817.  SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) the value of exports of readymade garments during each of the last three years and the current year; and
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to promote these exports and the outcome of these measures?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a): The export of readymade garments during last three years and the current year is given below:-

## (Values in US$ Million)

| Year               | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17 (Apr-Oct)   |
|--------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|---------------------|
| Readymade Garments | 14,417    | 16,216    | 16,988    | 9,813               |

(b): In  order  to  promote  exports,  Government  has  approved  a  special  package  of approx.  Rs 6,000 crores for apparel sector. In the package, garment sector across India has  been  provided  with  additional  3.67%  reimbursement  of  employer's  contribution towards  EPFO  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Paridhan  Rozgar  Protsahan  Yojana  (PMPRPY), enhanced subsidy under ATUFS, rebate of state levies, relaxation under Section 80JJAA of Income Tax Act and simplified labour laws. The said package is expected to increase exports, generate employment and attract investment in textile and apparel sector.

Apart  from  the  special  package,  Government  is  providing  export  benefits  under Merchandize  Exports  from  India  Scheme  (MEIS),  Market  Access  Initiative  (MAI) Market Development Assistance (MDA), Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) and Duty Drawback.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Impact of Solar Energy on Power Scenario
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4816

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## IMPACT OF SOLAR ENERGY ON POWER SCENARIO

## 4816.  SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government has made any assessment of the impact of the production of solar energy on the power scenario of the country in recent years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  the  solar  energy  revolution  has  made  possible  a  sharp  drop  in  the  cost  of production of electricity through solar cells;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has taken any steps to interact with sunlight-rich countries to operationalise the International Solar Alliance at the earliest; and

(f) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL, NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY & MINES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a)&(b): As  per  Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  reports,  the  total  installed  power generation  capacity  through  all  sources  is  about  308  GW.  Out  of  this,  installed  solar  power capacity  is  8875  MW,  which  is  about  2.89%  of  the  total  power  generation  capacity  of  the country. Solar energy has helped in energy security of the country.

(c)&(d): The recent bids for Solar PV Power Plants have been received  for a quote of as low as Rs. 4.34 per unit for Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan.

(e)&(f): The Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was opened for  signature  on  15  November  2016  in  Marrakech,  Morocco,  on  the  side-lines  of  the  22nd meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP-22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate  Change  (UNFCCC).    So  far,  24  countries  have  signed  the  Agreement.  These  are Bangladesh,  Brazil,  Burkina  Faso,  Cambodia,  Democratic  Republic  of  Congo,  Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Republic of Guinea, Guinea Bissau, India, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali,  Nauru,  Niger,  Senegal,  Seychelles,  Sudan,  Tanzania,  Tuvalu,  Vanuatu  and  Tonga.    The Framework Agreement of the ISA is open for signature for the remaining 97 prospective member countries of the ISA. With ratification, acceptance or approval of the Framework Agreement of the  ISA  by  15  countries,  the  ISA  will  be  a  major  international  body,  with  its  Headquarters  in India

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4815 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Road Infrastructure in Hilly Areas
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4815

ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN HILLY AREAS

## 4815.   SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  any  detailed  project  has  been  formulated  by  the  Government  to  improve  road infrastructure in hilly States situated near the bordering areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the measures being taken by the Government to facilitate the Mansarovar Yatra by road?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) and (b) The Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). The development and maintenance of NHs is a continuous process. The works on NHs, including the NHs in hilly States, are accordingly taken up as per available resources, inter-se priority and traffic density to keep the NHs in traffic worthy conditions.

The Ministry has taken up detailed review of NHs network with a view to develop the road connectivity to Border areas including those in hilly States, development of Coastal roads including road  connectivity  for  Non  Major  ports,  improvement  in  the  efficiency  of  National  Corridors, development  of  Economic  Corridors,  along with integration with Sagarmala, construction / rehabilitation  /  widening  of  major  bridges  and  Railway  Over  Bridges  (ROBs)  /  Railway  Under Bridges (RUBs) on NHs, connectivity Improvement Program for Char-Dham (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunothri  &  Gangothri  in  Uttarakhand)  etc.,  under  proposed  new  programmes.  However,  these programmes are yet to be formally launched.

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) was set  up  in  July,  2014  inter-alia  to  develop  NHs  /strategic  road  including  those  in  hilly  States,  etc., connecting international boundaries.

(c) Road connectivity  upto  Askot  is  available  through  NH-9  from  Sitarganj  via  Tanakpur  and Pithoragarh.  This  section  of  NH  is  being  maintained  in  traffic  worthy  condition  based  on  inter-se priority  and  availability  of  funds.  The  proposed  Bharatmala  Programme  of  the  Ministry  includes development  of  the  road  connecting  Askot  with  Lipu  lekh  Pass  via  Dharchula-Tawaghat-SirkhaMalpa-Garbyang  for  facilitating  Kailash  Mansarovar  Yatra;  initiatives  has  been  taken  up  for preparation  of  Detailed  Project  Reports  (DPR)  for  the  stretch.  However  proposed  Bharatmala Programme is yet to be formally launched.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Disposal through Underground Sewerage System
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4813 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15-12-2016

## Disposal through UndergroundSewerage System

## 4813. SHRI VINAYAKBHAURAO RAUT:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state :

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Governmentproposes  to  take  any  steps  for  the  disposalof  human waste/excrete throughunderground sewerage system in the ruralareas of the country as done in developedcountries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  theUnion  Government  to  popularise  the  useof  flush compost toilets in rural areas ofthe country?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a)  and  (b)  Under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin),  measures  are  taken  to  prevent  open defecation and to provide safe disposal of human excreta. This can be done through on-site toilet technologies such as twin-leach pit that do not require underground sewerage system and are much cheaper and equally effective. The choice of technology lies with the end-user, as long as it ensures safe disposal of human excreta.
- (c) The focus of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is on behaviour change of people to adopt safe sanitation and hygiene. In order to educate the people, the programme lays emphasis on community involvement.  Up to 8% of total resources can be spent on Information, Education and Communication (IEC).
Lok Sabha Question No. 4811 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4811

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan

## 4811.  SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the criteria for setting up of Nehru Yuva Kendras/ Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in the country;
- (b) whether there is a provision for any Committee for the purpose and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is a provision for nomination of Members to such Committee and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  the  details  of  Composition/  Members  of  the  Committee  along with their tenure and responsibilities assigned to them; and
- (e) the details of presently nominated Members and their tenures in the Committee?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) Nehru Yuva Kendras (NYKs) are set up at District level, with the primary objective of developing the personality and leadership qualities of the youth and  to involve them  in nation-building activities.  The  Scheme  of  setting  up  of  Nehru  Yuva  Kendras  was introduced  in  1972.  In  the  year  1987,  an  autonomous  body  called Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan was established for effective implementation of the Scheme and all the NYKs were placed under this autonomous body.  NYKs have been set up in various Districts in a phased manner. At present, 623 NYKs are functioning all over the  country  and  there  is  no  proposal  for  setting  up  of  any  new Kendras.
- (b) to (e) There is no provision at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Irregularities in Procurement of Aircraft
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MNISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 4809 December 2016)

8 (To be answered on the 15th

## IRREGULARITIES IN PROCUREMENT OF AIRCRAFT

4809.

SHRI NANA PATOLE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

to state:be pleased

- including Boeing 737 at exorbitant by Air India in connivance 'dureng\_2004 and reasons for not taking any legal action in this scam; Ministry prices
- details thereof and the losses incurred by Air India due toesuch (c) if s0, the\_ including biometric undertaken by disputed and unnecessary projects the Ministry during 2004 and 2008; and system
- whether the Government proposes to investigate the matter keeping (b) given by Ontario court in Canada in which a agent in view the judgment and Officials holding top in the Ministry and Air India were undertaken by the Ministry during 2004 projects including biometric to 2008; again paid posts system
- the details of the facts revealed in the book of former Executive Director of (d) Air India in the said procurement scam?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a) & (): Both cases are under investigation by the CBI

Director of has been conducted o book of former Executive (d): No enquiry Air India.

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

the tender was (c): In the case of tender for Biometric face recognition system, not finalised and no tender was awarded by Air India.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Installation of Handpumps
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RITA TARAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4807 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## Installation of Hand pumps

## 4807. SHRIMATI RITA TARAI:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to stop installation of hand pump/tube  well  to  give  more  emphasis  on  Piped  Water  Supply  in Odisha; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) As reported by State Government of Odisha, there is no such proposal as of now  to  stop  installation  of  Hand  Pump  /  Tube  Wells  (Spot  Sources  for drinking  water  )to  give  more  emphasis  on  Piped  Water  Supply  in  Odisha. However, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has advised all States including  Odisha  to  focus  on  piped  water  supply  schemes    subject  to availability of suitable sources and financial resources.
- (b) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Maritime Clusters
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4806

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2016 MARITIME CLUSTERS

## 4806. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोतप�रवहनमंत्

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up maritime clusters in various States particularly in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat to boost economic development along the coastlines and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether these States are likely to emerge as major maritime clusters with potential for developing shipbuilding, ancillary services, maritime tourism and marine products and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the extent to which the formation of proposed Coastal Economic Zones under Sagarmala is likely to cut logistics costs and enable more competitive trade in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)&(b):Yes, Madam, two Maritime Clusters have been identified in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, as part of the  National  Perspective  Plan  of  Sagarmala  Programme.  Based  on  the  study  conducted  under Sagarmala Programme, these proposed Maritime Clusters will comprise of shipyards, ancillary units  for  shipbuilding,  service  providers  for  shipping  industries,  marine  tourism  and  marine products such as fisheries and aqua culture.
- (c)The proposed Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs) are aimed at promoting development of port-proximate industrial  clusters,  encourage  port-led  development,  reduction  of  logistics  cost  and  time  for movement  of  EXIM  and  domestic  cargo  and  enhance  the  global  competitiveness  of  Indian manufacturing  sector.  The  port  linked  industrial  clusters  proposed  in  CEZs  are  expected  to provide an approximate logistic cost saving of Rs. 5,500-6,500 crore per annum and boost export by approximate to Rs7.432 lakh crore (USD 110 billion) and generate an employment of 1 crore new jobs including  40 lakh direct jobs and 60 lakh indirect jobs by the year 2025.

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