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Lok Sabha Question No. 3738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Total Fertility Rate
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3738 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## TOTAL FERTILITY RATE

## 3738. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has identified around 100 districts for micro planning to a targeted total fertility rate of 2.1;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  there  are  123  districts  rangi ng  in  seven  States  where  the  total  fertility  rat is 3 - 3.9; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) &(b):      Yes, the Government has launched Mission Parivar Vikas in 146 high fer districts  in  the  states  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  Bihar,  Rajasthan,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Chhatt Jharkhand and Assam for improving access to contraceptives by:

- •Delivering a ssured services

- •Initiating new promotional schemes

- •Ensuring commodity security

- •Building capacity (service providers)

- •Creating enabling environment

- •Closely monitoring and resolving implementation bottlenecks.

- (c):    Yes.

- (d):     Details are given at annexure

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## Annexure Districts under Mission Parivar Vikas with Total fertility rate between 3.0 -4

| States         |   Number of Districts |
|----------------|-----------------------|
| Uttar Pradesh  |                    46 |
| Bihar          |                    29 |
| Madhya Pradesh |                    23 |
| Rajasthan      |                    12 |
| Jharkhand      |                     9 |
| Chhattisgarh   |                     2 |
| Assam          |                     2 |
| TOTAL          |                   123 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Demilitarisation Plant
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3737

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017

## DEMILITARISATION  PLANT

3737.  SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

- (a) whether  the Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) is yet to develop  an  environmental  friendly demilitarisation plant to  dispose  unserviceable ammunition;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the action plan adopted by the Government to develop the demilitarisation plant; and
- (d) the time by which the demilitarisation plant is expected to be completed?

## 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) The Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) has not developed demilitarization plant to dispose unserviceable ammunition.

(b) to (d): In view of reply given at (a), question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Chinese Incursions
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA, SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3735

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017

## CHINESE  INCURSIONS

3735.  SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

- (a) whether    the  Government  is  aware  of  repeated  incursions  of  Chinese  troops  at various places in Arunachal Pradesh and other border States;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof    along  with  the  details  of  the  number  of  cases  of incursion / intrusion by Chinese army reported during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has taken up the matter with the Government of China;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other precautionary measures taken by the Government 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) & (b): There have been no instances of incursions of Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh and other border areas.  Since there is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas between India and China, there are areas along the LAC where both sides have differing perception  of  LAC.    Due  to  both  sides  undertaking  patrolling  upto  their respective perception of the LAC, transgressions do occur.
- (c) & (d): Government  regularly  takes  up  any  transgression  along  the LAC  with  the  Chinese  side  through  established  mechanisms  such  as border personnel meetings, flag meetings, meetings of Working Mechanism  for  Consultation  and  Coordination  on  India-China  Border Affairs and diplomatic channels.
- (e) Government  is  fully  seized  of  the  security  needs  of  the  country. Necessary steps are continuously taken to ensure that the national security concerns pertaining to borders are adequately addressed through capability and  Infrastructure development.  The areas along LAC are also kept  under  surveillance  by  regular  patrolling  by  troops  and  other  aerial, optronic and electronic means.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Stipend to BDS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJESH VERMA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3734 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## STIPEND TO BDS

## 3734. SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

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

- (a) whether dental students draw less stipend than the MBBS students;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the stipend of the dental students to be par with the MBBS students; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said decision is likely to be tak

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

- (a) & (b) : The Revised BDS Course (3 rd Amendment) Regulations, 2011 under point 3 of the Annexure -A, provides  for paid stipendiary allowance during the period of an internshi exceeding beyond a period of one year. The quantum of stipend paid to the BDS student is determined  by  the  respective  State  Governments  and  such  information  is  not  maintai centrally.
- (c) & (d) : No such proposal for equating the quantum of stipend to BDS students at par w MBBS students is under consideration in the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Fund to ICMR
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3733 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## FUND TO ICMR

## 3733. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

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

- (a) the amount of funds demanded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for t Twelfth Five Year Plan;
- (b) the amount of funds allocated to ICMR for the Twelfth Five Year Plan;
- (c) the reasons for the di fference in the amount needed and the amount allocated; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  to  improve  the  research  potential  of  ICMR  including  financial  ca managerial ability, availability of equipment and reagents etc.?

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

- (a) & (b) : As per demand projected by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), an outlay of Rs. 4770 Crore was approved for the 12 th Five Plan.
- Rs. 2758.17 Crore has been allocated at Budget Estimate (BE) stage and Rs. 2811.88 Crore at Revised Estimate (RE) stage during 2012 - 13 to 2016 - 17.
- (c): The 12 th Plan Outlay was approved by the then Planning Commission based on the requirements of ICMR. However, y ear to year budgetary allocations are made by the Department of  Expenditure,  Ministry  of  Finance.  No  specific  reasons  are  given  by  Department Expenditure while fixing BE/RE ceilings.
- (d): Steps to improve research potential of ICMR include:
- i. Priori tising the research activities with reference to the National health priorities
- ii. Proper balancing of intra - mural and extra - mural research projects;
- iii. Optimum utilisation of available resources;
- v. Strengthening  program  implementation  through  research  including  data  management, leveraging traditional medicine and capacity building.
- iv. Strengthening of manpower as per review of ICMR's performance by external experts;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: PFRDA
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

(a) No, Sir.

(b)  to  (e)  Certain  schemes  floated  by  mutual  funds  and  insurance  companies  before  the  Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) was set up came under the jurisdiction of the  respective  regulators  viz.  Securities  and  Exchange  Board  of  India  (SEBI)  and  Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). As per the provisions contained in the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013, the said Act is applicable to (a) the National Pension System; (b) any other pension schemes not regulated by any other enactment. Further, the provisions of the said Act are not applicable to (i) the Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous  Provisions  Act,  1948;  (ii)  the  Employees'  Provident  Funds  and  Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952; (iii) the Seamen's Provident Fund Act, 1966; (iv) the Assam Tea Plantations Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme Act, 1955; and (v) the Jammu and Kashmir Employees' Provident Funds Act, 1961;

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

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## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 3730 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 24, 2017/CHAITRA 3, 1939 (SAKA) PFRDA

3730. Dr. Kirit P. Solanki

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  set  up  a  high  level  Committee  to  consolidate  the  regulation  of pension products and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether insurers and mutual funds sell pension products outside the watch of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) leaving the consumers perplexed and if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the same;
- (c) whether  the  companies  offering  various  pension  plans  be  brought  under  the  purview  of  the PFRDA and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether a single regulator would be established and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor and the alternative measures undertaken/ being undertaken to address the said problems?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Cloning of International Cards
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3729

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 th  March 2017/ Chaitra 3, 1939 (SAKA)

## Cloning of International Cards

## †3729.  SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  organized  gangs  involved  in  fraud  of  cloning  the international credit cards and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has detected the technology being used for stealing the data and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  increasing  use  of  electronic  channels  for  payment  has  posed  a  new  threat  of security for the banks;
- (d) if so, whether any technique has been developed in this regard to control these crimes; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that an incident of data breach with respect to cards was reported. In this connection, independent investigation by a forensic auditor approved under Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) framework was carried out. Further, RBI has informed that 'M/S SISA, the forensi c investigating agency, had submitted the final report of the investigation to M/S Hitachi which was shared by them with Yes Bank on February 9, 2017. As per the  findings  of  the  investigation,  the  malware  infection  infiltrated  the  systems  of  Hitachi  from  an unknown origination point. The window of exposure was from May 21, 2016 to July 12, 2016 during which  about  2.9  million  cards  were  transacted  in  the  ATMs  connected  to  the  affected  systems  of Hitachi.  In the absence  of logs, actual amount of  data loss could  not be ascertained. However, the successful attempts of misuse of compromised cards reported to RBI by banks was only 3291.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised card network operators to share details of the cards with  concerned  banks  for  necessary  remedial  action.  RBI  has  issued  certain  instructions  on  Cyber Security  vide  circular  dated  June  02,2016  titled  'Cyber  Security  Framework  in  Banks',  wherein, banks  were  advised  to  immediately  put  in  place  a  cyber-security  policy  elucidating  the  strategy containing an appropriate approach to combat cyber threats given the level of complexity of business and acceptable levels of risk.

Banks have advised their respective customers where card details could potentially have been compromised to change the PIN immediately. A few banks have replaced the cards with new ones. In a few cases the change of PIN also was forced by the banks. Thus the impact of the incidence could be controlled.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Artificial Kidney Device
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3728 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY DE VICE

## 3728. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received proposal for trial of artificial kidney device;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of people suffering from kidney diseases, State/UT -wise; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to minimise cost of dialysis and supply of machine village level hospitals under the diabetes control programme?

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

- ( a) & (b): As informed by Indian Council of Medial Research (ICMR) and Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO), no proposal has been received for trial for artifici kidney device.
- (c): There are studies which provide estimates of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevalence urban areas.  It is estimated that about 10% of adult population in India suffer s from CKD.
- (d): As per information received from National Health Systems Resource Centre, Ministry Health & Family Welfare, Pradhanmantri National Dialysis Programme is an initiative wh provides  free  dialysis  for  Below  Poverty  Line  (BPL)  patien ts  and  at  an  affordable  value  for Above Poverty Line (APL) patients.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3726 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Ayurveda Medicine IME 9
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3726 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## AYURVEDA MEDICINE IM E 9

## 3726. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

(a) whether AYUSH with its proper introduction and application is likely to be able to allay pro many  sick  patients  and  to  cure  chroni c  ailments  like  cancer,  blood  pressure,  asthma,  diabetes,  ski diseases etc.;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Ayurveda medicine IME 9 for diabetes produced and manufactured by Central Counc for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) i s getting positive results from the patients and if so, t results thereof;

(d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  more  medicines  through  CCRAS  for  other  chronic disease like Arthritis; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Ministry of AYUSH through its research organizations. namely, Central C ouncil for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicin (CCRUM), and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) have launched a pilot programme  to  integrate  Ayurveda,  Homoeopathy  and  Unani  with  National  Pro gramme  for prevention  and  Control  of  Cancer,  Diabetes,  Cardiovascular  diseases  and  Stroke  (NPCDCS Initially the pilot study has been started in six districts.

(c): IME - 9 is not manufactured by CCRAS. The technology related to the drug developed b CC RAS,  namely,  AYUSH - 82  has  been  given  to  eight  manufacturing  firms  through  National Research Development Corporation(NRDC), Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research, Minist of Science & Technology, Government of India.  Kudos Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. is ma nufactur ng it in the name of IME - 9.

(d) to (e): The scientific study on AYUSH - 82 carried out by CCRAS has shown encouraging results.  CCRAS  has  developed  medicine  for  other  Chronic  diseases  like  arthritis  and  c CCRAS has developed AYUSH - SG (Sunt hi Guggulu) for Arthritis and the technology has been transferred to five firms through NRDC and is available in the market.

Projects  on  AYUSH -QOL2C  for  improving  quality  of  life  in  cancer  patients  and AYUSH - Manas in  Mental  Retardation  have  been  recently  concluded.  Further,  CCRAS  has undertaken work for developing AYUSH - SL for Lymphatic Filariasis, AYUSH - D for Diabetes Mellitus, Carctol - S for Ovarian Cancer and AYUSH M - 3 for Migrane.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Drug-resistant Bacteria
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: CHINTAMANI MALVIYA, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3724 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## DRUG - RESISTANT BACTERIA

## 3724. PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA: SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

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

- (a) whether the World Health Organisation has identified twelve deadly drug resistant bact
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government for protection against the said bacteria?

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

- (a) & (b):      Yes, World Health Organization has identified deadly d rug resistant bacteria. WHO priority pathogens are Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, carbapenem - resistant Enterobacteriaceae, vancomycin - resistant Enterococcus faecium, methicillin - resistant Staphylococcus aureus, fluoroquinolone - resistant S almonella spp., 3 rd generation cephalosporin -resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, penicillin - non- susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae, etc.
- (c):     To address the problem of growing Antimicrobial Resistance, Government of Indi launched the 'National Programme on Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance' under the 12th Five Year Plan with National Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) as the coordinating centre.

Under the programme, following activities are being   conducted:

- National treatment guideline s for antimicrobial use in infectious diseases have been released to promote rational use of antimicrobials and disseminated for use througho country.
- Infection control guidelines have been prepared and are available for use in health car facilit ies.

Contd…….

- At  present  10  Network  labs  have  already  been  involved  in  this  programme  for AMR Surveillance , and surveillance activity has been initiated at these sites and AMR tren being analyzed.
- IEC activities for creating awareness in community and among medical practitioners for right use of antimicrobial drugs are being paneed.

Further, The Schedule H1 notification of the Government of India on Aug 30, 2013, as a amendment to the Drugs and Cosmetics Ru les of 1945, came into force from Mar 1, 2014 to control  the overus e of 24 antibiotics  and  other  drugs  through over - the  counter  sale  without prescription at the pharmacies all over the country. Schedule H1 warning printed on the label in a box with red border and the Rx symbol in red. They can be sold by pharmaceutical chemists only on production of a valid prescription by registered medical practitioner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3723 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Enforcement Directorate
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3723 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY , 24TH MARCH, 2017

CHAITRA 03, 1939(SAKA)

## ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE

3723 SHRI P. NAGARAJAN

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has any proposal for fixing a two years term for appointment of Director in Enforcement Directorate; and
- (b) If s0, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): No Sir;

of the CVC Act; no person below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of   India shall be eligible for appointment as a Director of Enforcement: Further; Section 25 of CVC Act also that a Director of Enforcement shall continue to hold office for & period ofnot less than two from the date on which he assumes office. provides years
Lok Sabha Question No. 3721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Ballistic Missile Defence System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3721

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017

## BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENCE SYSTEM

3721.  SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH:

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

- (a) whether    the  Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  has developed or is in the process of developing two tier Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether DRDO has successfully tested a high altitude interceptor missile and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the BMD systems are to be operational for the army / defence forces?

## 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 (c): The desired information is strategic in nature and its disclosure is not in the interest of National Security.

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