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Lok Sabha Question No. 2352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Plastic Parks
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS AND PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2352 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## PLASTIC PARKS *****

## 2352. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH: DR. KIRTI P. SOLANKI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Governments for assistance to develop/ establish Plastic Parks;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  proposals  received  along  with  the  status  of  these proposals, State-wise;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  policy/  schemes  for  assistance  to  promote/  establish plastic parks in the States; and
- (d) if not, whether the Government is planning/ considering to declare scheme of assistance for promotion of plastic parks?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a)
- to (c) The Scheme  for setting up of Plastic Parks approved for implementation for the 12th plan and beyond, till 2019-20 provides for central funding up to 50% of the project cost, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 40.00 crore for setting up of state-of-the-art infrastructure and enabling common facilities for  10  Plastic  Parks,  based  on  the  preliminary  proposals  subject  to  the approval of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)  received from the State Governments. The remaining project cost is funded by the State Government or its agencies. In phase I of the scheme, based on approval of DPRs ,four Plastic Parks are in various stages of implementation in the States of Assam, Madhya Pradesh (Tamot), Odisha and Tamil Nadu. In Phase II of the scheme, based on consideration of preliminary proposals received from the States of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Jammu  &  Kashmir and

Rajasthan,  six  Plastic  Parks  have  been  given  'in  principle'  approval  in  the States  of  Jharkhand,  Madhya  Pradesh  (Gwalior),  Haryana,  Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Uttarakhand. (d) Not applicable, in view of (a) to (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Hacking of NSG Website
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2351

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

HACKING OF NSG WEBSITE

†2351. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of staff in National Security Guard (NSG) at present;

(b) whether the website of National Security Guard (NSG) was hacked by some suspicious  hackers  and  some  objectionable  anti-India  material  was  posted thereon a few days ago; and

(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a): As  on  date  NSG  has  a  posted  strength  of  9917  as  against  sanctioned strength of 10844.

(b): On  01.01.2017,  NSG  website  was  partially  defaced  and  abusive  message was posted by unknown hackers.

(c): The website was immediately blocked. Security audit was conducted by NIC.

The  new  bilingual  dynamic  website  has  now  been  hosted  on  NIC  secured cloud with enhanced cyber security measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Cultivable Area under Irrigation
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. 2350 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## CULTIVABLE AREA UNDER IRRIGATION

2350.   SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a) the details of areas/regions still dependent on rainfall and the measures being taken to bring them under irrigated systems;
- (b) the details of cultivable areas/regions that are no longer dependent on rainfall and have irrigated systems;
- (c) the details of key grain producing regions/States under irrigated systems;
- (d) the details of crop yielding areas unaffected by 'below normal' rainfall; and
- (e) whether  agricultural  fields  in  Delhi  and  National  Capital  Region  (NCR)  fall  under  the category of regions with irrigated systems, and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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): The  net  sown  area  in  the  country  is  140.13  million  hectares,  out  of  which  net irrigated area is 68.38 million hectares.  The State wise details of net sown, net irrigated and rainfed  area  is  annexed.    To  bring  additional  area  under  irrigation  and  improve  end  to  end solutions  in  irrigation  supply  chain  with  more  focus  on  water  conservation  and  efficient  use, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) has been operationalised from 2015-16.  Under the  Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefit  Programme (AIBP)  of  PMKSY, it has  been  targeted to fast track  completion  of  99  ongoing  major  and  medium  irrigation  projects  with  ultimate  irrigation potential of 76.03 lakh ha by December, 2019 in a phased manner.  About 10 million ha area has been brought under Micro Irrigation by November, 2017 to enhance water use efficiency.
- (c) & (d): The major food grains producing States/UTs under irrigated condition are Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, & Puducherry with more than 50% irrigation of net  sown area.  The irrigated States like Punjab & Haryana are least affected during deficient rainfall.
- (e): The net sown area in Delhi is 22,000 hectares and the entire area is cultivated under irrigated condition.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Hostel for Differently Abled Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

Hostel for Differently Abled Students

2347. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI :

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWCRMENT be pleased to state

- (a ) whether the Government has received proposals from the State Government of Bihar seeking financial assistance for construction of hostels for differently abled students and wellness/rehabilitation centres for mentally retarded persons
- (b) if the details thereof; location-wise; SO,
- (c) the details of proposals o which administrative and financial  approval has been given; location-wise; and
- (d) the details of proposals which have not been approved and the reasons therefor; locationwise ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) Sir. No,

- (6) to (d) : Does not arise in view of (a) above:
Lok Sabha Question No. 2344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Linkage of Mandi with e-National Agriculture Market
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2344

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## LINKAGE OF MANDI WITH e-NATIONAL AGRICULTURE MARKET

2344.  SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State  Government  of Gujarat for connecting an agricultural mandi with the e-National Agriculture market project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## 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): Yes,  Madam.    Proposals  for  integration  of  90  mandis  with  National  Agriculture Market (e-NAM) were received from the State Government of Gujarat.  After consultation with the State, 65 mandis have been approved for integration with e-NAM, of which 40 mandis have been integrated so far.  The details of mandis integrated is annexed.
- (c): The Government of India has provided financial assistance of Rs.30 lakh per mandi for creation of hardware infrastructure such as assaying equipment, computer, internet, weighbridge  etc.    In  addition  to  this,  free  software  is  provided  along  with  training  and handholding support to mandis for implementation of e-NAM.

O.I.H

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2341 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Abattoir Project
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2341

ANSWERED ON 2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

ABATTOIR PROJECT

## †2341:   SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a) whether an Abattoir Project has been approved in Ranchi district of Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details of thereof;
- (c) the extant status of the project;
- (d) whether much delay is being caused in the implementation of the above project; and
- (e) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (e): The proposal of Ranchi Municipal Corporation for establishment of a modern abattoir of sheep and goat was approved by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries with grant-in-aid of Rs. 892.64 lakh on 10.11.2008 (which was subsequently reduced to Rs. 864.595 lakh) under the  scheme  for  setting  up  / modernization  of  abattoirs. The  project  was  completed  on 25.09.2017and is in commercial operation.

Delay was caused during the project implementation due to public dispute, selection of Trunkey Contractor etc. which were resolved  by  the State Government/Municipal Corporation subsequently.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Sale of Surplus Land of CPSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2340 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## Sale of Surplus Land of CPSUs

## 2340. SHRI SISIR KUMAR  ADHIKARI:

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

- (a) whether the Government plans to sell the unutilised lands of the Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs);
- (b) if so, whether the Government has made any list of the assets of such PSUs;
- (c) the details of CPSUs divested and closed during the last three years; and
- (d)  the  status  of  land  and  assets  of  the  companies  closed  since  2000  and  the  proposals  of  the Government under PPP model for sale or leasing of lands and assets thereof, industry-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) & (b): In so far as Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) is concerned, none of the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under its administrative control has reported surplus land which could be sold.

However, the land and assets of the CPSEs which have been approved for closure, are to be disposed of / sold as per existing guidelines dated 7 th September, 2016 issued by the Department of Public Enterprises. NBCC (India) Ltd. has been appointed as Land Management Agency (LMA) for sale/disposal of land who is required to prepare the list of assets etc. of these CPSEs.

- (c): Government has approved the following action in respect of six CPSEs under the DHI:
-  100%  disinvestment  of  Bridge  &  Roof  Co.  Ltd.,  Scooters  India  Ltd.  and  Bharat  Pumps  & Compressors Ltd.
-  Disinvestment  of  100%  shareholding  of  the  concerned  CPSE  in  Hindustan  Newsprints  Ltd.  to strategic buyer through two stage auction process.
-  Units of Cement Corporation of India Ltd. to be disinvested where it is legally permissible to strategic buyer through two stage auction process.
-  Merger of Engineering Projects (India) Ltd. with similarly placed CPSEs.

In addition, Government has decided to close down five CPSEs under DHI namely Hindustan Cables Ltd. (HCL),  Tungabhadra  Steel  Products  Ltd.  (TSPL),  HMT  Watches  Ltd.,  HMT  Chinar  Watches  Ltd.  and HMT Bearings Ltd. Government has also decided to close down Kota Unit of Instrumentation Ltd. and Tractor Division of HMT Ltd. under DHI. Employees of these CPSEs / units have been offered attractive Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)/ Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) at 2007 notional pay scale.

- (d): As far as DHI is concerned, there is no such proposal on PPP model for sale or leasing of lands and assets of the CPSEs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2338 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Turf War between Al-Qaeda and ISIS
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2338

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

TURF WAR BETWEEN AL-QAEDA AND ISIS

2338. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  reports  regarding  a  turf  war  between  AlQaeda and Daesh (ISIS) in India;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken to check the spread of ISIS/AlQaeda network in the country specially in Maharashtra State?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) :  There are no inputs available to suggest a turf war between Al-Qaeda and Daesh (ISIS) in India.  However, in order to counter terror activities, there exists  a  close  and  effective  coordination  between  intelligence  and  security agencies at the Centre and the States, including Maharashtra.  The Cyber space is  being closely monitored to keep a close watch on the activities of terrorist groups.  The Central Intelligence / security agencies are regularly alerting the State  Police  for  taking  precautionary  /  proactive  measures  to  counter  any terrorist act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2336 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Encroachment on DDA Land
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SADHU SINGH, BHAGWANT MANN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2336

TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## ENCROACHMENT ON DDA LAND

No. 2336

PROF. SADHU SINGH: SHRI BHAGWANT MANN:

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

- (a) whether it is true that Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has not  been  able  to  safeguard  its  land  across  Delhi  leading  to
- encroachment by land mafias;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Delhi High Court has directed DDA to  prepare  a
- land  management  policy  and  set  up  a  unit  for  removing encroachment on DDA land;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  High  Court  has  also  directed  NCT  of  Delhi  and Union  Government  to  give  constitutional  status  to  the  said unit; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) and (b):   The  Delhi  Development  Authority  (DDA)  has  intimated that it has a suitable system/ mechanism in place to protect its land

and  requisite  steps  are  taken  from  time  to  time  to  strengthen  it. Recently, DDA has taken certain measures in this regard as follows: i)   A List of vacant land/ plots, land parcels has been prepared with details  and  uploaded  on  its  website  for  information  of  general public. ii)  Uploading of photographs of these vacant land parcels/ plots on monthly  basis  to  ensure  timely  detection  of  encroachment  on  its land, if any. iii)  Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been constituted under the Zonal Chief Engineers for early detection and removal of encroachments. iv)    Boundary  wall,  fencing  on  all  its  vacant  land/  plots  has  been constructed to protect it from any attempt of encroachment. v)    Mobile  app  has  also  been  developed  so  as  to  enable  common citizens to report any attempt of encroachment on DDA's land. (c)  to  (f):        The  Hon'ble  High  Court,  Delhi,  vide  its  Order  dated November 17, 2017 passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 7057/2005 has directed the DDA, the Government of National Capital Territory Delhi (GNCTD) and the Central Government to inter-alia, create a standing unit or cell to evolve effective land management policies.  This cell would  also  evolve  appropriate  task  force(s),  which  would  clear encroachment on public land in a time bound manner.  The Hon'ble Court has further stated that, in its opinion, the task force or cell should  be  given  statutory  status.    The  Hon'ble  Court  has  directed the DDA to file an action taken report in ten weeks after consulting the parties concerned (i.e. the Central Government, the GNCTD, the Delhi  Police  and  other  local  and  municipal  bodies  operating  in Delhi).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2334 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Urban Mobility
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2334

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 2, 2018

## URBAN MOBILITY

No. 2334:    SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

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

- (a) whether the 10 th  Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference was held in Hyderabad; and
- (b) if so, the details of issues discussed and the outcome
- thereof?
- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b):  The  10th  Urban  Mobility  India  (UMI)  Conference  was  held  at Hyderabad  from  4  -  6  November,  2017.  The  conference  was organized in partnership with the Government of Telangana and CODATU, a French organization. The main theme of the conference was 'Intelligent, Inclusive and Sustainable Mobility'.

This conference was attended by more than 900 delegates from 23  countries  and  20  Indian  states.  The  major  topics  discussed during  the  conference  were  new  paradigms  of  mobility,  green public transport, metro systems, shared mobility, non-motorized transport,  inclusive  &  sustainable  mobility,  innovative  financing tools, good governance, Land Value Capture and Transit Oriented

Development etc.

The conference has resulted in exchange of ideas and knowledge in the field of urban transport  among various stakeholders such as policy makers, decision takers, project implementers, transport  industry,  practitioners,  academicians,  professionals, transport planners, researchers and  students.

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## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2332 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Production of Pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: CHHOTELAL

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2332

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## PRODUCTION OF PULSES

## 2332.   SHRI CHHOTE LAL:

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- (a) whether it is true that Kharif crop output of pulses have not been encouraging due to poor and unseasonal rain;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the demand and supply gap of pulses in the country; and
- (c) whether the Union Government is aware of high price of pulses in the country and if so, the steps taken by the Government to avoid shortage of pulses in the country and ensure its availability at reasonable price??

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) :  As per the 1 st Advance Estimates, 2017-18 released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), the estimated production of Kharif pulses is 8.71 million tonnes in 2017-18 against 9.42 million tonnes in 2016-17 and 5.53 million tonnes in 201516. As per the Report of Working Group on Food grains - Balancing Demand & Supply During 12 th Five  Years  Plan,  the  average  annual  estimated  demand  of  pulses  in  the  country  was  24.61 million tonnes in 2016-17. The production of pulses for the same period is 22.95 million tonnes.
- (c)            :  During  2017,  there  has  been  a  decline  in  the  prices  of  pulses  on  account  of  bumper production  in  2016-17.  To  improve  availability  of  pulses  at  reasonable  prices,  Government  is promoting production of pulses through Schemes such as National Food Security Mission-Pulses (NFSM-Pulses),  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  Macro  Management  of  Agriculture (MMA)  and  Accelerated  Pulses  Production  Programme  (A3P);  and,  incentivizing  farmers  by enhancing  Minimum Support Prices  of  pulses.  In  addition,  Government  is  maintaining  a  buffer stock of upto 20 lakh tonnes of pulses, for appropriate effective market intervention.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Housing Facility for Weaker Section
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2331 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## HOUSING FACILITY FOR WEAKER SECTION

No. 2331 SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  people  belonging  to  weaker  section  of  society  to
- whom  houses  have  been  allocated  by  the  Government  in  Madhya Pradesh under various schemes during the last three years;
- (b) the number of urban poor who are not having housing facility in the
- State at present; and
- (c) the details of the efforts being made by the Government to ensure that all the people get housing facility?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## [SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI]

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- (a) & (c): In pursuance of the Government's vision of facilitating housing to all by 2022, the Government is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)]. The Mission aims to provide assistance to all States/UTs including the State of Madhya Pradesh in addressing the
- housing requirements of the slum dwellers and other urban poor.

Under the PMAY (U) Mission, Central Assistance of Rs. 5500.43 Crores has so far been sanctioned for construction of 3,58,860 houses for the State of Madhya Pradesh.

- (b):   The Government of Madhya Pradesh has intimated that as per the
- demand  survey  conducted  by  the  State  of  Madhya  Pradesh,  total housing shortage in urban area is 11.52 lakh.

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