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Lok Sabha Question No. 1512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Implementation of Prevention of Atrocities Act
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1512

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2017/ SHRAVANA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES ACT

1512. SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for effective implementation of Prevention of Atrocities Act;
- (b)  if  so,  the  provisions  made,  special  courts  set  up,  special  Public Prosecutor  appointed,  setting  up  of  SC/ST  protection  cells,  at  State headquarters,  special  Police  Stations,  Nodal  Officers,  State  and  District level vigilance and monitoring; and
- (c) the time by which such plan is likely to be implemented ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) {PoA} Act, 1989 has been amended in 2015 with an objective to deliver members of SCs and STs greater justice. The amended PoA Act, inter-alia,  provides  for  establishment  of  Exclusive  Special  Courts  for speedy  trial  of  cases,  power  of  Special  Courts  and  Exclusive  Special Courts  to  take  direct  cognizance  of  offences  and  as  far  as  possible completion of trial case within two months and addition of a chapter on 'Rights of Victims and Witnesses'.

As per available information, in accordance with Section 14 of the PoA Act, 32 States/UTs have designated District Session Courts as Special Courts.

## LS.US.Q.No.1512 FOR 25.07.2017

Section  15  of  the  PoA  Act  also  provides  for  specification  of  Public Prosecutor for conducting  cases  in the Special Courts. Further for accelerating  trial  of  cases  under  the  PoA  Act,  205  Exclusive  Special Courts, have also been set up by fourteen States.

Rule 8 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995, requires the State Government to set up an SC/ST Protection  Cell,  at  the  State  headquarters,  under  the  charge  of  a  DGP, ADGP/IGP.  Accordingly,  SC/ST  Protection  Cells  have  been  set  up  in  25 States/UTs.

As per the available information, Special Police Stations for registration of complaints of offences against SCs and STs have also been set by five States.

As per Rule 9 of the PoA Rules, Nodal Officers have been appointed in 29 States/UTs for co-ordinating the functioning of the District  Magistrates and Superintendent of Police and other officers responsible for implementing the provisions of the PoA Act.

State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committees have been set up in 31 States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Rehabilitation Package for Families from PoK
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1509

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2017/ SHRAVANA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

REHABILITATION PACKAGE FOR FAMILIES FROM POK

1509.

SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  funds  allocated  and  utilised  for  the  rehabilitation  package  for settlement  of  displaced  families  from  Pakistan  occupied  Kashmir  and Chhamb Niabat Areas by the Government during the last two years;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  sanction  some  amount  of  cash relief to be paid on a monthly basis to all the families who opted for Indian citizenship  subsequent  to  the  exchange  of  enclaves  between  India  and Bangladesh as recommended by standing committee; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Government of India, on 22 nd  December, 2016, has sanctioned a package of Rs.2000 Crores for providing financial assistance of Rs.5.5 lakh per family to 36,384 displaced families of Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir area-POJK (1947) and Chhamb (1965 and 1971), living in Jammu and Kashmir.

Based on the authenticated details of the beneficiaries received from the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir,   a total amount of Rs.100.14 Crore has been disbursed so far, by way of transferring the eligible amount of  Central  Assistance  directly  into  the  Aadhar  linked  bank  accounts  of eligible beneficiaries.

## LS.US.Q.No.1509 FOR 25.07.2017

During 2016-17, an amount of Rs.9.33 Crore was allocated for this purpose and the same was fully utilized.  For 2016-17, an amount of Rs.300 Crore has  been  allocated  for  this  purpose,  out  of  which  Rs.90.81  Crore  has already been utilized.

(b) & (c): Presently no such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Directives of NGT
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KUNWAR SARVESH  KUMAR

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

## LOK  SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION N0 1508

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2017

## Directives of NGT

## 1508. KUNWAR SARVESH KUMAR:

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

- (a)   whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued directives to the Government to check air pollution in most of the cities and towns in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether the National Green Tribunal has asked the Government for strict compliance of environmental norms to check all types of pollution; and
- (c)   if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a) National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given various directions for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the country which include air pollution from vehicular exhaust, biomass burning, fire crackers, garbage burning, industrial exhaust etc.
- (b) & (c) NGT has issued directions for ensuring strict compliance of environmental norms and standards for mitigation of pollution. In order to improve compliance with the directions, regular  review  meetings  are  being  held  by  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  &  Climate Change. In addition, review meetings are also conducted by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Governments. Further, Government has taken a number of measures for control  of  air  pollution  in  the  country  which, inter  alia ,  include  notification  of  NAAQS; notification  and  revision  of  emission  and  effluent  standards  for  various  industrial  sectors; setting up of monitoring network for assessment of ambient air quality; launching of National Air  Quality  index;  introduction  of  cleaner  /  alternate  fuels;  universalization  of  BS-IV  by 2017;  leapfrogging  from  BS-IV  to  BS-VI  fuel  standards  by 1st  April,  2020;  promotion  of public  transport  and  network  of  metro,  e-rickshaws,  promotion  of  car  pooling,  Pollution Under Control Certificate, lane discipline, vehicle maintenance, notification of Construction and  Demolition  Waste  Management  Rules;  banning  of  burning  of  biomass;  issuance  of directions  under  Section  18(1)(b)  of  Air  (Prevention  and  Control  of  Pollution)  Act,  1981

comprising  of  action  points  to  counter  air  pollution  in  major  cities  including  control  and mitigation  measures  related  to  vehicular  emissions,  re-suspension  of  road  dust  and  other fugitive emissions, bio-mass/municipal solid waste burning, industrial pollution, construction  and  demolition  activities,  and  other  general  steps;  installation  of  on-line continuous  (24x7)  monitoring  devices  by  major  industries;  collection  of  Environmental Protection Charge on more than 2000 CC diesel vehicles; and notification of graded response action plan for Delhi and NCR etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Old Notes in Police Custody
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1502

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2017/ SHRAVANA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

OLD NOTES IN POLICE CUSTODY

1502. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the amount of old currency of 500 and 1000 denominations lying in the Police Stations in their malkahanas, which were seized in various crimes including  post  demonetization  since  the  last  three  years  across  the country, State-wise;

(b)  whether information has been passed on by the police department to the Union Government about its stock of currency in old denominations in their malkahanas before and after the demonetizations; and

(c) if so, the details thereof , State-wise?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): National  Crime  Records  Bureau    does  not  maintain  any  such data.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Promotion of Fruits and Vegetables
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAJESH PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1501

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2017

## PROMOTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

1501.     SHRI RAJESH PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  promoting  fruits  and  vegetables  cultivation  under  the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in the States; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## 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): Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) provides flexibility and autonomy to States to  choose  projects  for  implementation  under  the  scheme  as  per  their  needs,  priorities  and available  resources  for  the  holistic  development  of  agriculture  and  allied  sectors.    Under  the scheme  States  have  approved  various  projects  including  projects  for  promoting  fruits  and vegetable cultivation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Wild Animal Encroachment
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1500

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2017

## Wild Animal Encroachment

## 1500. SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  wild  animals  are  encroaching  on human habitats in different places of the country ;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to provide latest equipment like tranquilizer guns to capture the wild animals for rehabilitation;
- (c) whether there is any plan to fence the national parks, sanctuaries and reserve forests to keep both human beings and wild animals safe;
- (d) whether the Government has any plans to modernise the conservation of endangered wild animals under PPP mode; and
- (e) if so the details thereof, State/UT wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a) Yes, Sir. Government is aware of the fact that wild animals are encroaching on human habitats in different places of the country.
- (b) There is no proposal under the consideration in the Ministry to provide latest equipment like tranquilizer guns to capture the wild animals for rehabilitation. Tranquilizer guns are provided by the state governments for use in capture of problem  animals.  The  Ministry  under  various  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes provides  financial  assistance  to  states  for  capturing  the  problematic  wild animals and rehabilitation.
- (c) There  is  no  proposal  under  the  consideration  in  the  Ministry  to  fence  the national parks, sanctuaries and reserve forests. However, the Ministry provide the  financial assistance  to state governments for fencing the national parks and  sanctuaries  as  and  when  proposals  for  assistance  for  such  activities  is received  from  them  under  the  Centrally  Sponsored      Scheme  (CSS)  of Integrated Development of  Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) and Project Tiger and Project Elephant.
- (d) Presently, there is no specific proposal for wildlife conservation in PPP mode.
- (e) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Reservation quota for Differently Abled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Divyangjan) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) & (b) The Government notified the Rights of Person with Disabilities Act; 2016 (RPwD, Act; 2016) on 28/12/2016  replacing the   Persons with Disabilities (Equal   Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) (PwD) Act; 1995. Under the earlier PwD Act; 1995, there was a provision of 3% reservation in Government jobs for persons with disabilities. The RPwD Act, 2016, which came into force with effect from 19/04/2017, envisages 4% reservation in Government establishment for persons with benchmark disabilities.

The RPwD Act, 2016 under Section 34(1), mandates every appropriate Government to appoint in every Government establishment, not less than four per cent  of the total number of vacancies in the cadre strength in each group of posts meant to be filled with persons with benchmark disabilities of which, one per cent  each shall be reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities and (c) and one per cent for   persons with   benchmark disabilities under clauses (d) and (e); namely:

- (b) deaf and hard of hearing;
- (a) blindness and Iow vision;
- locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism; acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy;
- e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness in the posts identified for each disabilities.
- (d) autism; intellectual disability, specific-learning disability and mental illness;

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1498 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2017

## Reservation quota for Differently Abled

1498. Shri Rajan Vichare:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to increase the reservation Quota for Differently Abled people in Government jobs from 3% to 5% and
- (b)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1496 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Suicide Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adhikari Dibyendu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1496

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2017/ SHRAVANA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

SUICIDE CASES

1496. SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that due to social pressure, many cases of suicide are  reported  in  the  country  by  the  young  married  couples  belonging  to different castes;

(b)  if  so,  the  total  number  of  such  cases  reported  during  the  last  three years;

(c)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  suicides  of  the  intercaste couples; and

(d)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  safeguard  the  inter-caste marriage relationship therein?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): National  Crime  Records  Bureau    does  not  maintain  data  on suicide by couples who belong to different castes.   Further, ''Police' and 'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the  seventh  Schedule  to  the Constitution  of  India.  The  responsibilities  to  maintain  law  and  order, protection  of  life  and  property  of  the  citizens  rest  primarily  with  the respective State Governments. The State Governments are competent to deal with such offences under the extant provisions of laws.  However, the Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has  been  advising  the  States/UTs  from  time  to time  to  take  Immediate  measures  to  ensure  safety  and  security  of  the citizens  and  also  for  elimination  of  all  forms  of  crimes,  which  is  also available in the Ministry's website http://mha.nic.in/

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Plastic Waste
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1494

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2017

## Plastic Waste

## 1494.  SHRI NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is formulating any scheme for making the country plastic-free; and
- (b) if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  said  scheme  is  likely  to  be  implemented  along  with  the estimated expenditure incurred thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

(a) and (b) No Madam. The Government has notified the Plastic Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, which, inter-alia, has made every local body responsible for development and setting up of infrastructure for segregation, collection, storage, transportation, processing including recycling and disposal of the plastic waste either on its own or by engaging agencies or through producers. The  plastic  waste,  which  can  be  recycled,  may  be  channelized  to  registered  plastic  waste recyclers for gainful utilization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1493 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Decrease in Livestock Population
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

विषय : पशुधन में कमी

## भारत सरकार

## कृ षि और ककसान कल् याण मंत्रालय पशुपालन , डेयरी और मत्स्यपालन षिभाग लोक सभा

## अतारांककत प्रश्न संख्या -1493 25 2017

की क ृ पा करेंगे ककः

## दिनांक जुलाई के ललए प्रश्न

1493. श्रीमती मौसम नूरः

क्या क ृ वष और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री यह बताने

- (क) क्या यह सच है कक वपछले क ु छ िषों में पशुधन की संख्या में महत्िपूणण कमी आई है और यदि हां क्या है ;
- , तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा
- (ख) क्या हाल में कोई पशुधन गणना आयोजित की है और यदि हां , तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा और पररणाम क्या है ; और
- (ग) सरकार द्िारा सम्पूणण िेश में पशुधन की संख्या बढ़ाने क े  ललए क्या किम उठाए गए हैं

## य मंत्ररी

- ( क ) पशुधन  संगणना -2007  (529.70 लमललयन ) और  पशुधन  संगणना -2012  (512.06 लमललयन ) के   बीच  क ु ल  पशुधन िनसंख्  या में लग ग 3.33 प्रततशत की मामूली सी कमी ह ु ई है।

## उत्तर कृ षि एिं ककसान कल् याण मंत्रालय मर राय श्ररी सुिशशन भगत

- ( ख ) पशुधन संगणना का आयोिन प्रत्  येक पांच िषण में एक बार ककया िाता है। निीनतम पशुधन संगणना िषण 2012 के िौरान स ी राज  यों  और सं  राज य ्ेत्रों   क े   सहयोग  से  आयोजित की गई है। पशुधन प्रिाततयां नामत : गोपशु , ैंसे , ेड़ , सुअर , ोड़े  और ( टट्ट ू ) , खच्  चर , गधे , ऊ ं ट  और  लमथुन  तथा  याक  संगणना  में  शालमल  है।  पशुधन  क े   आलािा , क ु क् कु ट िनसंख् या  को   ी  पशुधन  संगणना -2012 में  किर  ककया  गया  था।  पशुधन  की  क ु छ  प्रमुख  प्रिाततय  ं   क े   संबंध  में  प्रमुख तनष् कषण नीचे दिये गये हैं :
- i. िेश में क ु ल पशुधन संख् या 512.06 लमललयन है।
- ii. िेश  में  गोपशु  और   ैंसों   समेत  क ु ल  बोिाईन  संख्  या  लग ग 299.98 लमललयन  है  जिसका  क ु ल  पशुधन संख् या में 59 प्रततशत का योगिान है।
- iii. गोपशु की क ु ल संख् या 190.90 लमललयन है िो क ु ल पशुधन संख् या का 37.28 प्रततशत है।
- iv. ैंसों की क ु ल संख् या 108.70 लमललयन है िो क ु ल पशुधन संख् या का 21.23
- प्रततशत  है।
- v. ेड़ों  की क ु ल संख् या 65.06 लमललयन है िो क ु ल पशुधन संख् या का 12.71 प्रततशत है।
- vi. बकररयों  की क ु ल संख् या 135.17 लमललयन है िो क ु ल पशुधन संख् या का 26.40 प्रततशत है।
- vii. सुअर की क ु ल संख् या 10.29 लमललयन है िो क ु ल पशुधन संख् या का 2.01 प्रततशत है।
- ( ग ) के न्द् र  सरकार  पशुपालन  को  बढ़ािा  िेने  समेत  पशुधन  संख् या  को  बढ़ाने  क े   ललए  तनम् नललिखत प्रमुख  योिनाओं  क े िररये राज यों  की सहायता करती है।
- i. पशुधन स् िास् ्  य एिं रोग तनयंत्रण कायण्रमम
- ii.
- राष् रीय गोक ु ल लमशन
- iii.
- राष् रीय बोिाईन प्रिनन कायण्रमम
- iv. राष्  रीय बोिाईन प्रिनन लमशन ( एनएमबीपी )
- v. राष् रीय ी ेयरी योिना -।
- vi. के न्द् रीय गोपशु प्रिनन मामण ( सीसीबीएम )
- vii. के न्द् रीय दहलमत िीयण उत् पािन एिं प्रलश्ण संस्  थान ( सीएमएसपी एंी  टीआई )
- viii. के न्द्  रीय यूथ पंिीकरण योिना ( सीएचआरएस )
- ix.
- राष्  रीय पशु लमशन
- ?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Paris Climate Agreement
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1491

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2017

## Paris Climate Agreement

## 1491. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

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

- (a) whether the United States of America has pulled out of the Paris Climate change agreement and  if  so,  the  repercussions  for  India  and  the  manner  in  which  it  is  likely  to  affect  the renewable energy ambitions of the country;
- (b) whether India is likely to fulfil its commitment and take initiatives in the implementation of the Paris Agreement and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the difficulties being faced by the Government in reducing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the steps taken/being taken to resolve the problems?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a) United States  of  America has  announced  that  it  will  withdraw  from  Paris  Climate  change agreement.Although,  most  of  India's  climate  actions  are  funded  from  domestic  sources, USA's withdrawal from Paris Agreement will affect the availability of international funds for climate actions.
- (b) The Paris Agreement will be implemented in post 2020 period and the commitments as part of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under Paris Agreementpertain to the period 2021  -  2030.  India  is  committed  to  implement  its  NDC  goals  as  per  the  specific  sectoral policies and priorities of the Government.
- (c) India  announced  its  voluntary  goal  to  reduce  the  emission  intensity  of  its  Gross  Domestic Product (GDP) by 20-25 per cent from 2005 levels by 2020. India's ambitious actions have resulted in the decline of emission intensity of our GDP by 12% between 2005 and 2010. The United Nations Environment Programme in its Emissions Gap Report 2016 has recognized India as one of the countries on track to achieving its voluntary goal.