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Lok Sabha Question No. 1031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1031

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA) DEPORTATION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

1031.  SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any action has been taken to distinguish Indian citizens and illegal immigrants in the North Eastern parts of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  devised  any  procedure  for  deporting  illegal immigrants to Bangladesh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and number of persons deported so far?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Powers have been delegated to the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations  for  detection  and  deportation  of  illegal  migrants  under  the Foreigners Act, 1946. 100 Foreigners Tribunals have been set up in Assam for detection  and  deportation  of  illegal  migrants.  The  work  of  updation  of  the National  Registrar  of  Citizens  for  distinguishing  between  Indian  citizens  and illegal immigrants is in progress in the North-Eastern state of Assam. (c)&(d): Deportation of illegally staying foreign national is a continuous process. The  powers  of  identification,  detention  and  deportation  of  illegal  foreign nationals  including  Bangladeshi  nationals  have  been  delegated  to  the  State Government  and  Union  Territories  Administration  under  section  3(2)(c)  of  the Foreigners  Act,  1946.  As  per  available  information,  approximately,  40082

Bangladeshi nationals were deported during the period 2008-2015.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1030 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Production of Generic Medicines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1030

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 nd  November, 2016

## Production of Generic Medicines

## 1030.   SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  India  is  the  leading  country  in  the production  of  generic  medicines  and  various  countries  are  getting benefits from India;
- (b) if  so,  the  reasons  why  the  generic  medicines  are  not  cheap  as compared to branded medicines in the country;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  cheap  life  saving generic medicines to the States/Union Territories; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a):  Yes, Madam. India is one of the leading countries in the production of generic  medicines  which  are  being  supplied  to  various  countries  including developed countries like USA.

(b):  The prices of generic medicines are generally cheaper when compared to branded medicines in the country.

(c) & (d):   The Government has launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana'  (PMJAY)  with  the  objective  to  make  available  quality  generic medicines  at  affordable  prices  to  all  through  special  outlets  known  as 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras' (PMJAK). It proposes to open 3000 such stores across the country by the end of March, 2017. As on date, 534 such stores have been opened in the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: NSG Report
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1027

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA)

NSG REPORT

1027.  DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a report prepared by the elite counter-terror force NSG  has  warned  that  terrorists  and  insurgents  are  getting  public  support  in some  parts  of  the  country  and  India  would  continue  to  get  hit  by  acts  of terrorism until and unless this is stopped; and

(b) if so, the preventive measures taken by the Government in the wake of the said report?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  The  National  Bomb  Data  Centre  (NBDC)  of  NSG  is  mandated  to  collect, collate,  analyses  and  evaluate  all  terrorist  Improvised  Explosive  Device(IED) incidents  in  the  Country.  In  pursuance  of  its  mandate,  the  NBDC  is  compiling data provided by States related to IED incidents giving details of type of IED, location  of  blast  and  explosive  used.    The  same  is  compiled  as  a  quarterly Bulletin and shared with the security environment.

The NBDC Bulletin-June 2016 does not contain any warning that terrorist and insurgents are getting public support.  The assessment in the concluding para was generic in nature.

(b): Necessary preventive measures are taken by various Central and State Forces against IED attacks based on the analysis of IED incidents carried out by various agencies including NBDC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Development of Pamba River
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: M. I. SHANAVAS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1023

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Development of Pamba River

1023.  SHRI M.I. SHANAVAS:

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

- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  new  proposal  from  the  State Government of Kerala seeking additional Central assistance for the development of river Pamba;
- (b) if so, the details and present status thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  to  clean  and  remove  the impediments in the water-flow of river Pamba; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a)  to (d) This  Ministry  has  not  received  any  new  proposal  for  additional  financial assistance for development of river Pamba in Kerala under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP). Also, this Ministry has not received any proposal to clean and remove the impediments in the water-flow of river Pamba. However, under  the  NRCP,  a  project  amounting  to  Rs.18.45  crore  already  stands sanctioned for  pollution  abatement  of  river  Pamba.  The  main  components  of the  project  are  interception  &  diversion  of  sewage,  construction  of  sewage treatment plants, low-cost sanitation, bathing ghats, solid waste management and creating public awareness.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Drip Irrigation for Sugarcane Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAJESH RANJAN  (PAPPU  YADAV)

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1021

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016

## DRIP IRRIGATION FOR SUGARCANE FARMERS

1021.     SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  a  proposal  to  make  drip  irrigation  compulsory  for sugarcane farmers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the necessary steps 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) to (c): No,  Madam.    As  per  Seventh  Schedule  of  Constitution,  agriculture  is  a  State Subject  and  any  crop  specific  regulatory  measures  has  to  be  taken  up  by  the  State Governments.  Under  Per  Drop  More  Crop  Component  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY),  drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted to improve water use efficiency. State  Governments  have  been  advised  to  encourage  farmers  to  use  drip  irrigation  for sugarcane crops to minimize water requirement.  Some States have taken steps to bring higher coverage of sugarcane crop under drip irrigation system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Citizenship for Chakma Immigrants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1018

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA) CITIZENSHIP FOR CHAKMA IMMIGRANTS

1018.  SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Chakma immigrants staying in the country;

(b)  whether the proposal to grant citizenship to the said immigrants has been received; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

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

(a):  Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

(b)&(c): Applications of 110 Chakma immigrants were recently received by the

Central  Government  for  consideration  without  recommendations  of  the  State

Government  which  have  been  returned  to  the  State  Government  for  their recommendations as required under Rule 12(2) of the Citizenship Rules, 2009.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Cyber Frauds Probe by USA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1017

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA) CYBER FRAUDS PROBE BY USA

1017.  SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether an American team is visiting India to probe cyber frauds originating from India; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and number of arrests made so far along with the deterrent action proposed to be taken in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  No details are so far available of the composition and date of visit of the US Department of Justice [DOJ]is contemplating on sending a team to India in connection with the recent cyber fraud cases which have come to light. As per report received from DOJ, 20 individuals were arrested in USA on October 27, 2016, while 32 individuals and 5 call centres in India have been identified for investigation on their alleged involvement in the cyber fraud crime.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Natural Disaster
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1016

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA) NATURAL DISASTER

†1016.  SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering a new scheme for accurate analysis of natural disasters;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government  proposes to provide more concession and assistance in the rehabilitation of persons affected by natural disaster; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): There is no such proposal under consideration by this Ministry in the matter. In this context it is stated that the State Governments concerned are primarily  responsible  for  undertaking  necessary  analysis  and  rehabilitation measures  in  the  wake  of  natural  disasters.    However,  there  are  institutional mechanisms at the National and State level for effective management of natural disasters  which  include  accurate  analysis  of  natural  disasters  at  the  State/ District and local Governments level during natural disaster in the country.

Regarding  rehabilitation  of  people,  who  are  affected  by  the  natural  disasters, this has to be undertaken by the concerned State Government from its own

## RS.US.Q.No.1016 FOR 22.11.2016

resources/  Plan  funds  and  in  accordance  to  rehabilitation  policy  of  the  State. However,  the  Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State Governments  by  providing  financial  and  logistics  support,  as  per  established procedure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Consumer Mela
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1015

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## CONSUMER MELA

## 1015.  SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  recently  conducted  a  Consumer  Mela  inviting  regulators and industry together to redress consumer grievances;
- (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof;
- (c) whether the Government plans to organize such Consumer Melas in the future all over the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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

(a) : Yes Sir.

(b) to (d) : The  intent  behind  Consumer  Mela  has  been  to  bring  together  consumers, companies,  industry  bodies  and  regulators  on  a  common  platform  for  promoting  consumer awareness and possible grievance redressal. The Consumer Mela which was organized in New Delhi on 20 th October, 2016 invited good response by way of public participation. The visitors were apprised of their rights and responsibilities as consumers, mechanism for redressal of their grievances, helping them in registering their grievances etc. This was the first Consumer Mela which will be replicated in other parts of the country in due course of time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Citizenship to Bangladeshi Hindu Immigrants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1013

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA) CITIZENSHIP TO BANGLADESHI HINDU IMMIGRANTS

1013.  SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshi immigrants of post 1971 period who are now living in Assam and West Bengal;
- (b) whether  the  porous  borders  and  the  illegal  immigration  are  causing unexpected demographic changes among the native population of the country including Assam and West Bengal;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  speed  up  fencing  of  the  IndoBangladesh border and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)   The Central Government has introduced the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Lok Sabha for amendment of the term 'illegal migrants' enabling migrants  of  minority  communities,  like  Hindus,  Sikhs,  Christians,  Buddhists, Jains and Parsis from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who have entered into India on or before 31 st  December, 2014 to obtain Indian Citizenship under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the rules made thereunder. The Bill has been referred to a Joint Committee.

- (b)  &  (c):    There  is  no  specific  report  on  whether  the  porous  borders  and  the illegal immigration are causing unexpected demographic changes among the native population of the country including Assam and West Bengal.

## LS.US.Q.No 1013 FOR 22.11.2016

(d):      The  Government  is  making  all  efforts  to  speed  up  fencing  along  IndoBangladesh  border.  For  that  purpose,  periodic  review  of  progress  of  work  is taken with stakeholders to speed up the balance fence work. Government has taken  various  steps  which  inter-alia  include  strengthening  of  the  Border Security  Forces  and  equipping  them  with  modern  equipments,  erection  of fencing,  installation  of  floodlights,  coordinated  patrolling,  identification  and reduction  of  vulnerable  gaps  between  the  border  posts,  strengthening  of reverine patrolling etc. along Indo-Bangladesh border.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Increased Poaching Incidents
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1012

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Increased Poaching Incidents

## 1012.  SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is concerned about the increase in the incidents of poaching of animals across the country for export purpose;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of cases registered under the Wildlife Act in this regard during the last three years, State-wise; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government to prevent poaching of animals and smuggling of rare animals to foreign countries?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) As per available records in the Ministry, no trend of increase in the incidents of poaching of animals across the country for export purpose is noticed.
- (b) Wildlife  enforcement  is  the  mandate  of  State  Forest  Department.  State-wise details of number of cases registered under the Wildlife Act are not complied in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- ( c ) Important  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  control  poaching  and  prevent illegal trading of animals and their body parts and protect the wild animals in the country, inter-alia, include the following:-
- i. Legal protection has been provided to wild animals against hunting and commercial exploitation under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
- ii. Endangered species of animals including Tiger, Elephants, Lion, Rhino, etc are listed under Schedule -I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
- thereby according them highest degree of protection.
- iii. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, provides for stringent punishments for wildlife offences. The Act also provides for forfeiture of  any  equipment,  vehicle  or  weapon  that  is  used  for  committing wildlife offence(s).
- iv. The  Wildlife  Crime  Control  Bureau  has  been  set  up  with  5  regional offices to strengthen the control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife and its  products,  by  coordinating  with  the States  and  also  with  border and trans border authorities.
- v. Protected Areas, viz., National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves covering important wildlife habitats have been created all over the country under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 to conserve wild animals and their habitats.
- vi. As  member  of  the  Convention  on  International  Trade  in  Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES), India's Export-Import Policy also  provides  for  compliance  of  CITES  in  international  trade.  Other member  countries  also  exchange  information  on  any  illegal  wildlife trade attempts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Committee for Pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1011

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## COMMITTEE FOR PULSES

## 1011.  ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has set up a committee to study and suggest ways to contain rising prices of pulses, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Committee  would  also  consider  MSP  and  bonus  being  given  to  pulse growers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  other  measures  being  contemplated  by  the  Government  to  encourage  pulse cultivation in the country?

## ANSWER

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

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

- (a)  : Government  had  set  up  a  Committee  on  'Incentivizing  Pulses  Production  Through Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Related Policies' under the Chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor, Department of Economic Affairs.
- (b) : The  Committee  recommended  inclusion  of  factor  such  as  risk  and  externalities  in determination of MSP as well for pulses and other commodities.
- (c) : The  other  measures  for  enhancing  domestic  production  of  pulses  include  enhancing productivity and crop area under pulses through various schemes and promoting Research & Development for evolving better varieties.

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