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Lok Sabha Question No. 3325 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Setting up of PCPIR
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS AND PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3325 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## SETTING UP OF PCPIR

## 3325.  DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to set up Vizag-Kakinada Petroleum, Chemicals, Petro-Chemical Investment Region (PCPIR) in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof  along  with the objective and  potential  for employment opportunities and the proposed time-line for completion of the project?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Government of India has approved setting up of Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR) in the state of Andhra Pradesh (Vishakhapatnam-Kakinada region) in February, 2009 and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- (b) The objective of PCPIR Policy is to promote investments, boost manufacturing  and  generate  employment  in  chemical  and  petrochemical sector.  Master  Planning  and  Environment  Impact  Assessment  activities have been initiated by Government of Andhra Pradesh. HPCL and GAIL India Limited have carried out a prefeasibility cum configuration study for integrated  refinery  cum  Petrochemical  complex  and  also  a  standalone Petrochemical  complex.  A  fully  operational  PCPIR  envisages  11.98  lakh job opportunities. Till September, 2016 around 93,000 persons have been

employed  directly  and  indirectly  in  AP  PCPIR.  PCPIRs  are  the  projects with  long  gestation  period  and  may  take  15-20  years  to  achieve  full potential.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Climate Change Negotiations
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3324

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Climate Change Negotiations

## 3324. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has included/proposes to include women representatives in the delegation for climate change negotiations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the efforts being taken in this regard; and
- (d) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government for greater participation of women in planning, policy making and implementation of climate change strategies?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) to (c)  Indian delegation for climate change negotiations is finalised on the basis of the agenda  and  nominations  by  Ministries  dealing  with  the  subject  matter.  There  is consistent  participation  of  women  representatives  in  all  recent  climate  change negotiation sessions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- (d) Government has undertaken several initiatives including policy reforms, programmes  and  action  plans  for  empowering  women  and  facilitate  their  active participation  in  the  social,  economic  and  political  life  of  the  country.  These interventions  address  gender  disparities  in  all  development  sectors  including implementation of climate change strategies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3323 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Quality of Indegenous Chemicals
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3323 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## Quality of Indigenous Chemicals

## 3323:   SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA

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

- a) whether  Government  has  any  proposal  to  improve  the  quality  of indigenous chemicals and petrochemicals products in order to increase their export to European countries and if so, the details thereof;
- b) the efforts being made by the Government to improve the quality of the same ; and
- c) the outcome of the said efforts?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  OF  CHEMICALS  AND  FERTILIZERS,  SHIPPING,  ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)   to (c) The Chemical and Petrochemical sector is delicensed and deregulated. The  entrepreneurs  are  setting  up  units  in  the  private  sector  based  on  techno economic  feasibility,  demand  and  supply  scenario  and  cost  competiveness  in  the global scenario. The Chemical and Petrochemical industries endeavour at their own to improve the quality of indigenous products, to accelerate export of their products to various countries including European countries as per international protocols. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) formulates quality standards in respect of various products to improve the quality.

The Government has taken various steps including rationalization of custom duty on the feedstock/building blocks for having synergy in the complete value chain in the manufacturing sector and its competiveness. The various seminars/workshops including  'INDIA-CHEM  GUJARAT  2015'  and  'INDIA-CHEM,  Mumbai  2016'  were held for exchange of technology, ideas and innovations for growth in the Chemical and Petrochemical sectors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Pension Scheme for Transgenders
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3320 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## PENSION SCHEME FOR TRANSGENDERS 3320. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  introduce  pension  scheme  for  transg people in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EM POWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) & (b): As per information received from the Ministry of Rural Development , presently there is no proposal to introduce a separate Pension Scheme for the transgenders. Howe transgenders are covered under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGOAPS) and Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), if they fulfil the eligi criteria of the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Cooperation and Trade Relations in Africa
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: TATHAGATA SATPATHY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3319

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6. 12.201 6

## COOPERATION AND TRADE RELATIONS IN AFRICA

## 3319. SHRI TATHAGATA SATPATHY:

## 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 signed an MoU with Mozambique for the import of pulses toIndia, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government intends to extend similar trade relation with other countri Africa if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  agricultural  produce  imports  will  also  involve  lease  of  land  in countries and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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

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- (a ) & ( b): Yes, Madam. The Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mozambique for import of pulses on Government - to - Government (G2G) basis and is open to similar arrangement with other African countries.
- (c):No  such  provision is  made  in  the  MoU  signed  between  Mozambique  and  India.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Environmental degradation in Urban Areas
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3318

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6.12.2016

## Environmental degradation in Urban Areas

## 3318. SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the rapid environmental degradation in urban areas of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any scheme/programme to make urban green areas and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is planning to implement the said scheme/programme effectively in all the urban areas of thecountry and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a)  to ( d) Government regularly reviews the situation relating to environmental degradation in  urban  areas  and  takes  necessary  steps,  as  may  be  needed.  Two  schemes  namely  School Nursery Yojana and Nagar Van UdyanYojana are being implemented across the country for creating awareness on environment, plants and biodiversity amongst the people and school children. Under the scheme, 1000 schools across the country are selected for the first  year and a provision of Rs. 2.5 crore in the first year is earmarked for the scheme. Broad objective of Nagar Van UdyanYojana is to create 200 city forests in the country includinga city forest in each city with Municipal Council.  A provision of Rs. 50 Crore is earmarked for the first year for implementation of the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: FDI in Palm Oil Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3317

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2016

## FDI IN PALM OIL SECTOR

3317.     SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether Foreign investors are not showing interest in Indian Palm Oil sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has directed the States to declare oil palm as a plantation crop and if so, the details thereof and the response of the State Governments thereto;
- (c) whether  some  NGOs  agents  of  foreign  countries  were  engaged  in  anti-Palm  Oil campaign in India in a bid to promote soya and sunflower oils of such countries and curb palm oil farming in India; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  announce  Special  Palm  Oil  Policy  and  also appointment of Palm Oil board and 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  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a): Hundred  percent  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI)  under  automatic  route  has  been allowed in the palm oil tree plantation since 24 th November 2015 by the Government. Global investors  normally  take  time  to  assess  a  new  policy  and  its  implications  in  the  context  of  a particular market before making investment.
- (b): Ministry  of  Agriculture  has  been  consistently  pursuing  the  matter  with  the  concerned States to declare oil palm as a plantation crop. In this connection, Ministry of Agriculture has requested  all  oil  palm  growing  States  to  declare  oil  palm  as  a  plantation  crop  so  that entrepreneurs may be allowed to take up cultivation and processing of this crop and avail the benefit of 100 cent FDI.  Response of all concerned State Government is awaited.
- (c): Ministry of Agriculture has not received any information about anti-Palm Oil campaign in India by some NGOs agents of foreign countries in a bid to promote soya and sunflower oils of such countries and curb palm oil farming in India;
- (d): At present, there is no planning of the Government to announce Special Palm Oil Policy and also appointment of Palm Oil Board.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3316 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Drought as National Disasters
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3316

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2016

## DROUGHT AS NATIONAL DISASTERS

3316.      SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that on a PIL by an NGO Supreme Court has recently observed and mooted the idea of declaring drought as a National disaster or calamity and funds under the National Disaster Management Act could be disbursed by the Centre to the affected States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the other steps taken by the Government to mitigate the drought condition in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) & (b): A  Writ  Petition  (Civil)  No.  857  of  2015  by  Swaraj  Abhiyan  Vs  Union  of  India  & Others was filed   before the Supreme Court of India. The matter is presently sub-judice.
- (c): Central  Research  Institute  for  Dryland  Agriculture  (CRIDA),  Hyderabad  of  Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has prepared detailed crop Contingency Plans for 614 districts in the country. States have been advised for preparing/ updating/fine-tuning Contingency  Plans  for  each  district  in  consultation  with  CRIDA  and  the  State  Agricultural Universities  (SAUs)  and  to  prepare  location  specific  remedial  measures  based  on  these contingency plans in the event of late arrival of Monsoon/long dry spells/scanty rainfall/drought conditions e.g. tying up availability of seeds and other inputs for implementing the Contingency Plans.

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched on 1 st July, 2015 with  the  motto  of  'Har  Khet  Ko  Paani'  for  providing  end-to-end  solutions  in  irrigation  supply chain,  viz.  water  sources,  distribution  network  and  farm  level  applications.  PMKSY  not  only focuses  on  creating  sources  for  assured  irrigation,  but  also  creating  protective  irrigation  by harnessing rain water at micro level through 'Jal Sanchay' and 'Jal Sinchan'.

A  number of  Ministries/Departments in the Government of India are also implementing various schemes/programmes towards mitigation of drought. These include Ministry of Drinking Water  &  Sanitation,  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  &  Climate  Change,  Ministry  of  Power, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Department of Land Resources, Department of Rural Development, Department of School Education & Literacy and NITI Aayog etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: National Intergration Council
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY, SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3315

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA)

NATIONAL INTEGRATION COUNCIL

3315. SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY: SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Integration Council is proposed to be reconstituted and convened to meet in order to address a spate of issues, particularly communal harmony; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): Reconstitution of the National Integration Council is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Hardships Faced by Economically Weaker Sections
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3314 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2016

## HARDSHIPS FACED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS

## 3314. SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  economically  weaker  sections  among  Gene category people are facing great hardships in getting employment opportunities;
- (b) if so, whet her the Government has taken note that there is a need to provide reservat such sections for getting employment opportunities;
- (c) if so, whether the Government proposes to take any measures to ensure equal justice making necessary amend ments to the Constitution to provide quota for all the weaker secti get employment opportunities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR )

- (a)  &  (b):  At  present, there  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  to  provide  reservation economically weaker sections among general category people.
- (c) & (d): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Direction of Courts on AFSPA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN, BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3313

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1938 (SAKA) DIRECTION OF COURTS ON AFSPA

3313. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN: SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  any  Court  directions  have  been  issued  regarding  Armed  Forces (Special Power) Act (AFSPA), 1958;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether the Court has judged that army and paramilitary forces cannot use excessive and retaliatory force during counter-insurgency operations in disturbed areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
- (e)  whether there will be any ramification on the border security in view of the directions by the Courts including the Supreme Court on AFSPA; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  of  India,  in  its  Judgement  dated  8.7.2016, passed in writ petition (Crl.) No. 129 of 2012, reiterated the view expressed by the Constitution  Bench  of  Apex  Court  in  Naga  People's  Movement  of  Human  Rights regarding  Armed  Forces  (Special Power)  Act, 1958.  It  was inter-alia,  concluded

## LS.US.Q.No.3313 FOR 06.12.2016

that  the  use  of  excessive  force  or  retaliatory  force  by  the  Manipur  Police  or  the armed forces of the Union is not permissible.

There  is  an  institutional  mechanism  to  prevent  misuse  of  powers  under AFSPA by the Security Forces. Specific instructions have been issued to armed force personnel operating in 'disturbed area', violation of which make them liable for prosecution under the Army Act and the respective Acts of the Central Armed Police Forces. These instructions provide safeguards for human rights, safety of women and children.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-06
Subject: Research on Nutrient Content in Food Products
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3312 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/12/2016

## RESEARCH ON NUTRIENT CONTENT IN FOOD PRODUCTS

## 3312. SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k ,oa fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  research  paper  released  by  the  International  Organization  ETC group is  with the  Government in which it is sloded that advance techniques have increased production but nutrient content of grains have decreased; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase nutrient content of food products?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k ,oa fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) ETC  Group  (Action  Group  on  Erosion,  Technology  and  Concentration) works to address the socioeconomic and ecological issues surrounding new technologies  that  could  have  an  impact  on  the  world's  poorest  and  most vulnerable people. Operating at the global political level, the organization supports socially responsible technologies as a means of food security.

It  is  not  true  that  advanced  techniques  have  increased  the  production  but nutrient content of grains have decreased. The advanced techniques have helped in increasing  the  production  as  well  as  nutrient  content  of  grains.  High  yielding nutrient rich varieties/hybrids such as  CR Dhan 310 and DRR Dhan 45, with high protein and high zinc content, respectively in rice;  Quality Protein Maize hybrids, Vivek QPM9 and HQPM5; Indian mustard variety Pusa Mustard 31 with low erucic acid in oil and low glucosinolates content in seed meal; high iron lentil variety, Pusa Vaibhav; trypsin inhibitor free soybean genotypes, NRC 101 and NRC 102;  Ratan, Prateek and Mahateora varieties of lathyrus with low ODAP content and zinc rich varieties of wheat, WB 02 and HPBW 01 are developed recently by using cutting edge advance techniques.

- (b) Question does not arise.

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