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Lok Sabha Question No. 483 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Change of Financial Year
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. *483

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 07 TH  APRIL, 2017 [17 Chaitra, 1939 (SAKA)]

## CHANGE OF FINANCIAL YEAR QUESTION

## * 483. SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the inconvenience caused due to financial year being April-March which is different from most of the developed countries and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  change  the  financial  year from April-March to January-December so as to make international comparability of fiscal statistics possible and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has constituted any committee to find out the desirability  and  feasibility  in  this  regard  and  if  so,  the  details  and  outcome thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

- (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the table of the House.
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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO.  483  RAISED  BY  SHRI  ABHISHEK  SINGH,  HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR REPLY ON 07 TH  APRIL, 2017

Suggestions  have  been  received  in  Government,  from  time  to  time,  for  a change  of  Financial  Year  for  a  variety  of  reasons.  The  Government  had constituted  a  Committee  on  06.07.2016  to  examine  the  desirability  and feasibility  of  having  'a  new  financial  year'.    The  terms  of  reference  of  the Committee included examining the merits and demerits of various dates for the commencement of the Financial Year, including the existing date.  A copy of terms of reference of the Committee is enclosed at Annexure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 482 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: POCSO e-Box
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *482

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.04.2017

## POCSO E-BOX

## *482.  SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)          the  number  of  complaints  received  through  the  Protection  of  Children  from  Sexual Offences(POCSO) e-box so far;
- (b)       whether the response to POCSO e-box has been reviewed and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)       whether the Government has also reviewed if action on the complaints has been taken in a timely manner and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*482 FOR 07.04.2017 REGARDING POCSO e-BOX BY SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

- (a) :  The POCSO e-box was launched on 26.08.2016. Since its inceptions, 287 hits have been received till 31.03.2017 out of which 35 were found to be related to offences covered under the POSCO Act, 2012 .
- (b)      to  (c)  :  Under  Section  44  of  POCSO  Act,  2012  NCPCR  and  State  Commission  for Protection  of  Child  Rights  (SCPCR)  are  mandated  to  monitor  the  implementation  of provision  of  POCSO  Act,2012.  The  POCSO  e-Box  functions  under  the  supervision  of Member, NCPCR who reviews progress weekly for timely action, due to which 22 cases out of 35 have been disposed off.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 481 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Global Findex Report
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

TO BE ANSWERED ON 7TH APRIL, 2017 (FRIDAYJCHAITRA 17 , 1939 (SAKA)

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. *481

## Global Findex Report

## 481\_ DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether as per the World Bank's Global Findex Report of 2014, bank account penetration has increased in India and there is a dormancy rate in these accounts of nearly 43 per cent and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure reduced   dormancy rates in the country in view of promoting less cash economy which depends on increased digital banking?
- (b) whether the Government has maintained an updated revised estimate in this regard and if so, the details thereof and if not;, the reasons therefor; and

## Answer THE FINANCE MINISTER (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

- (a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House:

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Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.*481 Position) for 7th April, 2017 by Dr: Shashi Tharoor, M.P. regarding "Global Findex Report" (1st

- (a) to (c) World Bank's Global Findex Report of 2014, based on a sample survey of 3,000 people 15 years and above in India, mentions that between 2011 and 2014 account penetration in India increased and estimates a dormancy rate. aged

Reserve Bank of India guidelines   provide that a savings account should be treated as inoperativeldormant if there are no transactions in the account for over a period of two years. In terms of this, identification of an account as inoperativeldormant is a function of the in time when such identification is made: As on 31st March 2016, public sector banks have reported that 29 percent of the savings accounts of public sector banks and the Regional Rural Banks sponsored by them, were inoperativeldormant: point

A variety of factors have a bearing on an account being inoperativeldormant on a given date. These may include factors as the opening of a new account with change of residence or office, the death of the accountholder, or relative convenience of operating different accounts. such

Reserve Bank of India has advised banks to obtain details of new bank accounts to transfer the balance in accounts rendered inoperative due to shifting and find the whereabouts of customers and their legal heirs: Other steps that promote usage of accounts include financial literacy, direct benefit transfer, expansion in effective banking presence through banking correspondents, inter-operability of bank accounts, and introduction of new payment systems that enhance access to bank accounts.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5750 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Exemption of Service Tax
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ***** LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5750

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017 CHAITRA 17, 1939 (SAKA)

## EXEMPTION OF SERVICE TAX

## 5750. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has exempted Service Tax on one time upfront amount for  granting  long  term  lease  for  institutional/  residential/  commercial  land,  besides industrial  land  in  the  industrial  areas  developed  by  State  Industrial  Development Corporation (SIDC) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government  has  exempted  the above referred service tax retrospectively w.e.f. 01.06.2007 and if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government intends to take any action for the withdrawal of all such demand notices issued to Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) on one time upfront amount payable for long term leasing after
- issue of notification in this regard and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a):

(b):

(c): the relevant law.

No, Sir. Does not arise in view of (a) above. The demand notices are to be decided by the adjudicating authorities in light of

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: MR Vaccination
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5749 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th APRIL, 2017

## MR VACCINATION

## 5749. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is an apprehension of occurrence of several types of risks in pregnant women and congenital disorders in unborn babies due to rubella as result of measles - rubella  vaccine administered in the Government administered vaccination drive;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to develop any technique to keep the pregnant women and the unborn babies safe from rubella as a result of measles - rubella vaccine and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a)& (b) : No , t here is no such apprehension. Rubella infection during early pregnancy can lead  to  abortion,  miscarriage,  still  birth,  and  set  of  congenital  anomalies  in  the  f newborns known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS), which is characterized by multiple defects,  particularly  affecti ng  the  eyes  (glaucoma,  cataract),  ears  (hearing  loss),  bra (microcephaly, mental retardation) and heart.

The  measles -rubella  vaccine  being administered  in  the  Government  administered  vaccination drive, in fact, provides protection from rubella and conge nital rubella syndrome.

- (c): In  order  to  provide  protection  from  rubella,  the  Government  is  introducing  ru vaccine  as  measles - rubella  (MR)  vaccine  in  the  Universal  Immunization  programme  (UIP) through a campaign in a phased manner, targeting children in the age group of 9 months upto 15 years of age across the country. Following the campaign, MR vaccine will be available routine  immunization,  replacing  the  currently  given  two  doses  of  measles  vaccine,  at - 12 months and 16 - 24 months of age of c hild.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5748 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Pay Structure of Anganwadi Workers
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.5748

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.04.2017

## PAY STRUCTURE OF ANGANWADI WORKERS

## 5748.   DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

- (a)      whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  concerns  expressed  by  anganwadi  workers regarding inadequate pay structure;
- (b)          if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  fair, market based pay to such workers; and
- (c)     whether the Government has provided any recommendations in this regard to the States and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a) to(c)  Government is aware of the concerns expressed by Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) for  enhancement  in  their  remuneration.  The  Integrated  Child  Development  Services (ICDS)  Scheme  envisages  the  Anganwadi  Workers  &  Helpers  as  'honorary  workers' from the local community who come forward to render their services, on part time basis, in the area of child care and development. Being honorary workers, they are paid monthly honoraria as decided by Government from time to time.

The  honorarium  of  Anganwadi  Workers  and  Anganwadi  Helpers  was  enhanced  by Government  of  India  from  Rs.1500/-  p.m.  to  Rs.3000/-  p.m.  and  Rs.750/-  p.m.  to Rs.1500/-  p.m.  respectively  w.e.f.  01.4.2011.  The  honorarium  of  AWWs  engaged  in Mini-AWCs  has  further  been  enhanced  from  Rs.1500/-  p.m.  to  Rs.2250/-  p.m.  w.e.f. 04.07.2013.  Besides,  most  of  the  States/UTs  are  also  giving  additional  honorarium  to Anganwadi  Workers  and  Anganwadi  Helpers  out  of  their  own  resources  for  any additional work assigned to them from time to time.

The Government of India from time to time has been requesting the State Governments/UT Administrations  to  pay  additional  honorarium  to  these  workers  from their  own  resources also. The  payment  of  additional honorarium  by  the  State Governments to these workers is at their discretion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Hostels for Migrant Women Labourers
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5747

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.04.2017

## HOSTELS FOR MIGRANT WOMEN LABOURERS

## 5747.      SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  hostels  for  migrant  women  labourers engaged in low wage occupations in urban centres;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received proposals/ representations in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a) to (d) No Madam. Ministry of Women  and Child Development is not implementing  any  scheme  relating  to  'Hostels  for  migrant  women  labourers'. However, the Ministry is implementing Scheme of 'Working Women Hostel'. Under the  Scheme  of  Working  Women  Hostel,  safe  and  affordable  accommodation  is provided to the working women, who may be single, widowed, divorced, separated, married but whose husband or immediate family does not reside in the same city/ area and their gross income does not exceed Rs. 50,000/- consolidated (gross) per month in metropolitan cities, or Rs. 35,000/- in any other place.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5746 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Use of Defence Designation
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5746

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## USE OF DEFENCE DESIGNATION

5746.  DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether    the  Government  has  taken  any  action  from  the  period  June  2014  to December 2014, against improper use of defence designation by person / institution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  sensitised  and  conducted  survey  on  the  issue considering dignity of the Defence Services;
- (d) whether the Government has received any information / complaint on the issue of such improper use; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5745 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Online Trading Fraud
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5745 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017/CHAITRA 17, 1939 (SAKA) ONLINE TRADING FRAUD

## 5745. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of victims of the online trading fraud committed recently in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) whether the Government has taken corrective steps for financial security in the digital transaction in view of said online fraud; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) to (c): It has come to the notice of the Government that Ablaze Info Solution Private Limited, a Noida (Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh) based company has allegedly committed online fraud. The Directorate of Enforcement has taken up investigation under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) against the company.

In order to make electronic payment transactions safe, secure, accessible and efficient, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued circulars/ guidelines on 'Security and Risk Mitigation Measures for Securing Electronic Payment Transactions'.

Further, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) conducts regular training programs to make the network and system administrators aware about securing the IT infrastructure and mitigating cyber attacks. A Cyber forensics training lab has also been set up at Training Academy of Central Bureau of Investigation, Ghaziabad to impart basic and advanced training in cyber forensics and investigation of cyber crimes to police officers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Surveillance Planes
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## भारत सरकार रक्षा मंत्राऱय रक्षा विभाग ऱोक सभा अतारांककत प्रश्न संख्या 5744

## 07 अप्रैऱ, 2017 को उत्तर क े  लऱए

## ननगरानी करने िाऱे विमान 5744.श्री टी. जी. िेंकटेश बाबू :

क्या रऺा मंत्री यह बताने की क ृ ऩा करेंगे कक्

- (क) क्या सरकार का तटरऺक बऱ क े  लऱए छह आसूचना ननगरानी विमान विकलसत करने का
- कोई प्रस्ताि है ;
- (ख) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है और इनक े  अनुमाननत मूल्य का ब्यौरा क्या है और
- नए विमानों क े  कब तक विकलसत ककए जाने की संभािना है ;
- (ग) क्या भारतीय िायु सेना का अऩने ऩुराने बेडे को ऩररिनतित करने का भी प्रस्ताि है और
- ई.सी. 725 मध्यम िजन क े  हैऱीकॉप्टर खरीिने का प्रस्ताि है; और
- (घ) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है ?

## उत्तर रक्षा मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (डॉ. सुभाष भामरे)

- (क) और (ख):  आसूचना मामऱों संबंधी सूचना को राष्ट्रीय सुरऺा क े  दहत में प्रकट नहीं ककया जा सकता ।

- (ग): जी, नहीं ।

- (घ): प्रश्न नहीं उठता ।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Defence Procurement Policy
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5743

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## DEFENCE PROCUREMENT POLICY

5743.  SHRI BHAGWANTH  KHUBA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government has made changes in the Defence Procurement Policy recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Defence Expo was held recently; and
- (d) if so, the details and outcome thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) & (b): The Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 has come into effect from 1.4.2016.  The revised procedure aims to ensure timely procurement of  defence  equipment through optimum utilization of allocated budgetary resources.  DPP-2016 seeks to ensure the highest degree of probity, public accountability, transparency and fair competition in the process of procurement.  The promotion of indigenization and self-reliance in defence is a key objective of the current policy.
- (c) & (d): The  ninth  edition  of  Defexpo  India  was  held  from  28    to    31 March  2016  at  Goa.    A  total  of  1030  companies,  including  490  foreign companies from 47 countries participated in the event.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Incentivising Rural Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5742 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th APRIL, 2017

## INCENTIVISING RURAL DOCTORS

## 5742. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has devised any plan for providing meaningful incentives to doctors working  in  rural  areas given  the  lack  of  proper  healthcare  facilities for  India's  large  rura l population; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) & (b): Public  health  and  hospitals  being  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibil ensure  availability  of  healthcare  facilities  and  health  human  resources  lies  with  t Governments.  However,  under  the  National  Health  Mission  (NHM),  financial  and  techni cal support is provided to States/UTs to strengthen their healthcare systems including supp insourcing or engagement of doctors on contractual basis, based on the requirements pos the States/UTs in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) wi thin  their  overall  resource envelope.

Support is also provided to States/UTs for hard area allowance to doctors for serv rural and remote areas and for their residential quarters so that they find it attractiv public health facilities in such areas. Performance based incentives are also provided under the NHM.

Further, in order to encourage doctors to work in remote and difficult areas, the Council  of  India,  with  the  previous  approval  of  Central  Government,  has  amended  the t Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2000 to provide:

- (i) 50% reservation in Post Graduate Diploma Courses for Medical Officers in th Government  service,  who  have  served  for  at  least  three  years  in  remote  a difficult areas; and
- (ii) Incentive at the rate of 10% the marks obtained for each year in service in remote or  difficult  areas  as  upto  the  maximum  of  30%  of  the  marks  obtained  in  t entrance test for admissions in Post Graduate Medical Courses.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Disposal of Unserviceable Ammunition
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5741

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## DISPOSAL OF UNSERVICEABLE AMMUNITION

5741.  SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there  has  been  an inordinate  delay in disposal  of  unserviceable ammunition since the year 2008;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof    and  the  reasons  for  the  delay  and  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto;
- (c) the details of risks associated with the delays in disposing unserviceable ammunition;
- (d) the  details  of  ammunition  disposed  off  and  waiting  break  down  or  demolition during the last three years; and
- (e) the amount of revenue realised from the disposal of unserviceable ammunition in timely manner during the said year?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) & (b): Disposal of unserviceable ammunition is a regular and continuous exercise undertaken by the concerned depots based upon laid down guidelines.  However, at times there have been some delays in the disposal owing primarily to procedural and audit issues of identification of causes, settlement of claims, estimation of loss, fixing of responsibility etc. to address these issues, directions have been given to formulate an SoP.

:  2  :

(c) Ammunition storage / handling is inherently a risky proposition.  The risks  are  minimized  by  adopting  prescribed  procedures  and  norms  laid down  by the regulatory body i.e. Centre for Fire, Explosives and Environment Safety (CFEES). Delays in disposal of unserviceable ammunition bear the risk of fire hazards and accidents. (d) Arising  of  unserviceable  ammunition  is  a  regular  feature  due  to expiry  of  the  service  life  of  ammunition,  defects  etc.    Accordingly,  all Depots carry out disposal of unserviceable ammunition on a regular basis. (e) Ammunition items are broken down to individual component,  metal scrap etc by demolition / break down and only those components which do not contain explosives are sold through e-auction as part of overall scrap. Separate  details  on  revenue  realized  from  disposal  of  ammunition  is  not

- maintained.

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