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Lok Sabha Question No. 1000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Dental Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1000 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## DENTAL DISEASES

## 1000. ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of rise in dental diseases in the country due to change in eating habits of people;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government i this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b)  No nationwide study has been conducted by this Ministry to ascertain the corr between dental diseases and eating habits.

However, a number of other studies (For example: Sheiham A. Dietary effects on dental diseases. Public Health Nutrition 2001;4:569 - 91.; Peterson, Poul Erik et al. The global burden of oral diseases and risks to oral health. Bulletin World Health Organizati on [online]. 2005, vol.83, n.9) have  determined  that  among  other  reasons,  poor  diet  and  nutrition  does  result  in dental diseases.

- (c): Government has launched National Oral Health Program (NOHP) in the year 2014 - 15 to strengthen the public health facilities of the country for an accessible, affordable & quality health care delivery with an aim to:
1. Improvement  in  the  determinants  of  oral  health  e.g.  healthy  diet,  oral  hyg improvement  etc and  to  reduce  disparity  in  oral  health  accessibility  in  rural  &  u population.
2. Reduce  morbidity  from  oral  diseases  by  strengthening  oral  health  services  at district/district hospital to start with.
3. Integrate oral health promotion and preventive se rvices with general health care system and other sectors that influence oral health.
4. Promotion of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for achieving public health goals.

The program has two components as under:

NHM Component: This is for the support of health facilities [District level and below] of th states with the following components of a Dental Unit:

- Manpower support [Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant]
- Equipments including dental Chair
- Consumables for dental procedures

## Tertiary Component:

- Designing IEC materials like Posters, TV, Radio Spots, Training Modules
- Organizing  national,  regional  nodal  officers  training  program  to  enhance  the  pro management skills and review the status of the program
- Preparing State/District level Trainers by conducting national, regional workshops to train the paramedical health functionaries associated in health care delivery.
Lok Sabha Question No. 999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Submarines and Fighter Jets
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.999

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## SUBMARINES AND FIGHTER JETS

## 999. SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government has  decided  to  allow  private  players  to build  submarines and fighter jets in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, and the criteria and procedure adopted in this regard; and
- (c) the total number of private players shown their interest in this regard?

## 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) to (c): The  policy  on  Strategic  Partnerships  in  the  defence  sector  was finalized and promulgated on 31 st May 2017, with the objective of institutionalising a transparent, objective  and  functional  mechanism  to encourage  broader  participation  of  the  private  sector.    The  selection  of strategic partners would be based upon the broad parameters of financial and technical capability and cost competitiveness.  The response of industry to the  Strategic  Partnership  policy has been positive.   Expressions of  Interest will be invited on a case by case basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Upgradation of Sheohar District Hospital
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 998 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## UPGRADATION OF SHEOH AR DISTRICT HOSPITAL

## 998. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal for upgradation of the Sheohar district hospital of Bihar as model district hospital;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which this hospital is likely to be set up; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a )& (b): No  proposal    for  upgradation  of  the  Sheohar  district hospital  as  model  district hospital has been received from the Govt. of Bihar.
- (c): Public Health and hospitals being a State subject, it is the prerogative of the upgrade health facilities as per their requirement and felt need. Approvals under the National Health Mission are accorded based on proposals submitted by the State/UT Governments.
Lok Sabha Question No. 996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Medical Negligence by Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N O. 996 TO BE ANSWERED ON  21 ST JULY, 2017

## MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE B Y DOCTORS

## 996. SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

- (a) whether the cases of wrong perception among the masses towards the doctors in view o charges of negligence in the treatment have come to light at present;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of measures being taken by the Government to check the sensitive incidents clashes between the doctors and the attendants of the patients;
- (d) whether the Government considers the need of forming a medical legal forum for provi better s ecurity to the doctors particularly women doctors; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)& (b): Health  being  a  State  subject,  no  such  information  is  maintained  centra However, as far as three Central Government Hospitals in Delhi viz. Safdarjung Hospital RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) & Associated Hospitals are concerned , one  complaint  regarding  wrong  treatment  against  a  doctor  of  LHMC  was  received.  On examination of the complaint by a High level Committee, no case of medical negligence made out against the said doctor.
- (c) to (e): The steps taken by these Hospitals for security of the doctors include deployment of marshals, formulation of Quick Response Teams, increase in security personnel, instal of CCTV cameras, round the clock control room, display of warning to the general public any violence against d octors, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Suggestion of Public Representatives on CSR
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 995 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 21ST JULY, 2017 ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## SUGGESTION OF PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES ON CSR

## QUESTION

995. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) the names of the activities covered under the policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR);
- (b) whether  any  provision  has  been  made  for  those  companies  to  work under the CSR in the same area where they are situated and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the norms being adopted for the selection of works related to public interest at local level; and
- (d) whether the suggestion of the local public representatives should not be given priority for the works and if so, the reasons therefor? ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS              (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

श्री अर्जुन राम मेघवाल )

(a) to (d):   Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 enlists the activities that can be undertaken by the companies under their CSR policies. The first proviso to Section 135 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 reads 'the company shall  give  preference  to  the  local  area  and  areas  around  it  where  it operates, for spending  the amount  earmarked  for  Corporate  Social Responsibility activities'. Section 135 (3) & (4) of the Companies Act, 2013, empowers the Board of the company to take decisions with respect to the allocation  of  CSR  funds,  CSR  programmes/projects  to  be  undertaken including the priority for the works  to be undertaken under such programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Burden of 7th CPC on Medical Institution
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N O. 994 TO BE ANSWERED ON  21 ST JULY, 2017

## BURDEN OF 7TH CPC ON MEDICAL INSTITUTION

## 994. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  asked  Centrally  funded  autonomous  medical  institutions generate  30  per  cent  of  the  additional  costs  incurred  on  implementing  the  7th  Centra Commiss ion (CPC) recommendations and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  most  medical  institutions  expressed  their  inability  to  meet  the  condition passing on the additional burden to patients and students and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) th e action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard and the present status th

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) to (c): Government has not put any mandatory condition on Medical Institutes to generate 30% of the additional financial impact incurred on implementing the 7 th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Most Medical Institutes have expressed inability to meet 30% of the additional fi impact. Therefore, the  Ministry has submitted 23 proposals so far to Ministry of Fina relaxation in the condition to bear 30% of additi nal financial impact.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Creation of Firm to Manage Real Estate
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: G. HARI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.991

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  July 2017/ Ashadha 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## Creation of Firm to Manage Real Estate

## 991.   SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the State Bank of India (SBI) has created a firm to manage real estate;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the move is aimed at its efforts to improve balance sheet as they have piled up huge bad assets over the past few years; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)  to  (d):  State  Bank  of  India  (SBI)  has  informed  that  they  have  created  a  wholly  owned subsidiary 'SBI Infra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd.'  for providing real estate services to them.

The role of the subsidiary is envisaged as under:-

-  Transaction Management / Advisory Services
-  Project Management
-  Facility Management
-  Implementation of Policies / Initiatives

The  subsidiary  has  been  formed  to  segregate  the  non-core  activity  of  the  SBI  and improve operational efficiency. The SBI will continue to hold the existing (commercial and residential) as well as the new acquired property of the SBI and not in any way transfer them to the subsidiary.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: SFIO
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARI NARAYAN RAJBHAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.990 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017 ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## SFIO

## QUESTION

990. SHRI HARINARAYAN RAJBHAR:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  experts  in  the  Serious  Fraud  Investigation  Office (SFIO) are appointed only on deputation basis and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has felt any need for appointing regular employees in the SFIO; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE                   (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS ( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल

) कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

(a) to (c) : Recruitment Rules (RRs) for total seven (07) categories of post  in SFIO have been modified to include the provision of 'Direct Recruitment' in the Method of Recruitment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Globalisation of AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 988 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## GLOBALISATION OF AYU SH

## 988. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  globalisation  of  Ayurveda,  Yoga  and  Naturopathy,  Unani,  Siddha  a Homoeopathy (AYUSH) medicines is also a part of the policy of the Union Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  India  has  collaborated  with  the  United  States  on  research  and development  of traditional  medicines  for  various  diseases  including  cancer  care  for  global  acceptab AYUSH medicines and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the progress made so far in this regard; and
- (e) the manner in which it would be helpful to promote AYUSH system of medicines?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

(a)  &  (b):Yes.    The  Ministry  of AYUSH  is  mandated  to  promote  and  propagate  AYUSH systems of medicine across the globe. To achieve the objective, the Ministry of AYUSH s Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for 'Country to Country' cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicines; set s- up  AYUSH  Academic  Chairs  in  foreign  Universities/  Educational Institutes; establishes AYUSH Information Cells in the premises of the Indian Missions a or Indian Cultural Centres for dissemination of authentic Information about AYUSH Systems medicine and enters into MoUs with foreign institutes for undertaking collaborative resear

- ( c) : Yes, As a result of concerted efforts, for the first time India has successfully with  United  States  (US)  in  the  field  of  Traditional  Medicine.  An  Ind ia - US  workshop  on Traditional Medicine with special focus on cancer was organized on 3 - 4  March, 2016 at New Delhi. A US team comprising of experts from National Cancer Institute (NCI) took part i two day exhaustive deliberations that have resulted int o significant leads.
- ( d) : A productive bilateral dialogue with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Health ( NIH) & National Cancer Institute (NCI) team is ongoing.
- ( e) : Collaboration with USA in the field of Trad itional Systems of Medicine would bestow more credibility and lead to enhanced acceptability of Indian Systems of Medicine Worldwid
Lok Sabha Question No. 987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Money Laundering
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 987

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21sT JULY, 2017 ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## Money Laundering

## 987 . SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make money laundering a separate criminal offence; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and progress made in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Money Laundering is a separate criminal offence.
- (b) In 2013, the offence of money laundering has been made stand alone. The confiscation is no longer contingent upon conviction in schedule offence: Thus, the Special Court; after conclusion of money laundering trial, if finds that offence f money laundering has been committed, it shall order for confiscation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Funds Allocation to Ayurvedic Colleges and Pharmacies
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: DILIP PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 986 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## FUNDS ALLOCATION TO AYURVEDIC COLLEGES A ND PHARMACIES

## 986. SHRI DILIP PATEL :

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of funds allocated to Ayurv Colleges and Pharmacies in Gujarat and if so, t he details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  committed  towards  promoting  Ayurvedic  treatment  in  th country;
- (c)  if  so,  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  maximum  possible budgetary provision for ayurvedic colleges, dispensaries and pharmacies for the development of Ayurveda;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to appoint an officer as Advisor for the developmen Ayurveda at the Central level; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a)to(c) : The Central Government has launched National AYUSH Mission (NAM) which is the flagship Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry for im plementing through States/UTs including  State  of Gujarat .  The  basic  objective  of  NAM  is  to  promote  AYUSH  systems  of me dicine  including  Ayurveda  through  cost  effective  AYUSH  services  for  providing  AYUSH treatment facility in the hospitals and dispensaries, strengthening of AYUSH educational s including Ayurvedic Colleges, facilitate the enforcement of quality control of Ayurveda, Siddha and  Unani  &  Homoeopathy  (ASU  &  H)  drugs  through  strengthening  of  State  Government/ Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Pharmacies and sustainable availability of raw - materials for ASU & H medicines.

Contd………

The allocation of funds for Ayurvedic colleges, dispensaries and pharmacies under N is based on the proposals reflected in the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) and the resourc communicated to the States/UTs as per the NAM guidelines.

(d) and (e) : The posting of Ayurveda Advisor is done in the Central Government for any qualified  person  in  accordance  to  due  procedure  as  per  the  recruitment  rules  framed regard, subject to availability of vacancy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 984 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Revision of Pension by SBI
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 984 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017 / 30 ASHADHA, 1939 (SAKA)

## REVISION OF PENSION BY SBI

## QUESTION

## 984. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the State Bank of India Centralised Pension Processing Centre (CPPC), Bhubaneswar has revised pension of all the pensioners as per the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has received complaints against the said Centre for not revising pension of pensioners since implementation of the 7th CPC in the country;
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken/being  taken  by  the Government on such complaints so far; and
- (e)  the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  that  the  said Centre revise pension of all the pensioners according to the recommendations of the 7th CPC?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b): Yes, Sir.   Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) has informed that as  far  as  Central  Civil  Pensioners  are  concerned,  State  Bank  of  India  (SBI) Centralised Pension Processing Centre (CPPC), Bhubaneswar has revised pension of all the eligible pensioners under 7 th  Central Pay Commission.
- (c)  and  (d):  Yes,  Sir.   Two  complaints  were  received  in  CPAO  pertaining  to  SBI, CPPC, Bhubaneswar for not revising the pension and payment of arrears as per 7 th CPC and these complaints have since been resolved.
- (e):  The  implementation  of  revised  pension  is  monitored  by  Corporate  Office,  SBI and is being reported to CPAO through Pension Payment Scrolls.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 982 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Loan by SIDBI
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DILIP KUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 982 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st  JULY 2017 / ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA) 'LOAN BY SIDBI'

## 982:   SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) the number of customers of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) as on 31st December, 2016;
- b) the  details  of  the  total  loan  taken  by  the  customers  from  SIDBI  as  on  31st December, 2016; and
- c) the  details  of  the  total  loan  taken  by  the  women  Schedule  Castes  (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and minorities out of them as on 31st December, 2016?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## ANSWER (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a)  The  number  of  customers  of  SIDBI  as  on  December  31,  2016  stood  at  7336 (5559  under  Direct  Finance,  1742  under  Receivable  Finance  and  35  under Indirect Finance).
- (b)  The total outstanding credit of SIDBI as on 31 st  December 2016 was Rs. 67,350 crore comprising Direct Finance Portfolio of Rs. 9,802 crore and Indirect Finance Portfolio of Rs. 57,548 crore.
- (c)  The total outstanding credit to Women, SCs, STs and Minorities under SIDBI's Direct Finance as on 31 st  December, 2016 is as under:-

| Category   |   Total outstanding credit (in Rs. Crore) |
|------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Women      |                                   1231    |
| SCs        |                                     67.41 |
| STs        |                                      2.53 |
| Minorities |                                   2151    |

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