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Lok Sabha Question No. 1631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: New Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1631

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## NEW ADVANCED TOWED ARTILLERY GUN SYSTEM

1631.  SHRI  J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  has successfully conducted proof firing tests of Armament system for 155 mm x 52 calibre New Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether ATAGS is fully indigenously built towed artillery gun system and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  ATAGS  has  high  mobility,  quick  deployability,  auxiliary  power mode, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## 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) & (b): Yes, Madam.  Two sets of Armament Systems, including Ordnance  (Barrel,  Breech  Mechanism  and  Muzzle  Brake)  and  Recoil System  for  152  mm  x  52  calibre  Advanced  Towed  Artillery  Gun  System (ATAGS)  have  been  proved  on  newly  developed  Fixed  Firing  Stand 'Angad' installed at Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), Balasore,  during  13-22  June  2016  and    28  Sep  2016.  Maximum  chamber pressure of 558 ± 15 Mega Pascal was achieved during the trials.

:  2  :

- (c) Yes, Madam. The following subsystems have been manufactured for integration:
- (i) Ordnance Assembly (Gun Barrel, Breech Mechanism and Muzzle Brake)
- (ii) Recoil System
- (iii) Gun Structural System
- (iv) Automotive System
- (v) Gun Automation and Control System
- (vi) Communication System including Battery Command Post (BCP), Voice  and  Data  Communication  Unit  (VDCU),  Software  Defined Radio (SDR)
- (vii) Sighting System including Optronic Sight, Dial Sight, Telescope and Muzzle Bore Sight

## (d) & (e): Yes, Madam.  Details are given below:

- High Mobility: 18 km/hr (on road) and 10 km/hr (Beaten dessert track) in Self Propelled (SP) mode. 40 km/hr in Towed mode.
- Quick Deployability: Coming into and out of action time of 1 min 30 sec.
- Auxiliary Power Mode: Achieved with 110 kW Diesel Engine.
- Advanced  Communication  System:  equipped  with  Voice  and  Data Communication  Unit  (VDCU)  and  Software  Defined  Ratio  (SDR) based Communication System.
- Automated Command and Control System: Compatible with Artillery Combat Command & Control System (ACCCS) Shakti protocols.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Unclaimed Deposits
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA, BHAGWANTH KHUBA

No.1630

SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA, SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA

Will the Ministry of FINANCE be please to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  set  up  Committee  to  assess  the  amount  of  unclaimed deposits in small savings schemes and Public Provident Fund;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and the reasons for accumulation of these unclaimed deposits;
- (c)  whether the Government intends to utilize these deposits for the benefits of senior citizens and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether the Government has initiated a new deposit scheme for the senior citizens, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  keep  interest  earned  from  this  scheme  free  from income tax and if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  Sir,  the  Government  had  setup  a  committee  under  the  chairmanship  of  Dy. Governor, RBI to assess the amount of unclaimed deposits in small savings schemes and Public Provident Fund. The committee was also expected to recommend how such amounts  can  be  used  to  protect  and  to  further  the  financial  interests  of  the  senior citizens.  The  amount  under  Small  Savings  Schemes  was  accumulated  as  unclaimed because of no claim by depositor / nominees / legal heirs.
- (c)  Yes. The Government has notified the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund Act and Rules to utilize the unclaimed deposits for the benefit of senior citizens.
- (d)  Not yet.
- (e)  Does not arise.

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1630

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## 'UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS'

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Service Charges on Bills
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1629

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 25 TH   NOVEMBER, 2016 AGRAHAYANA 4,  1938 (SAKA)

## SERVICE CHARGES ON BILLS

## 1629. SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that many hotels and restaurants are adding service charges on bills;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to curb the practise?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b) & (c): It has been brought to the notice of the Department of Consumer Affairs  that  hotel  and  restaurants  are  following  the  practice  of  charging 'service charges' in lieu of tips. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 has been enacted  to  provide  for  better  protection  of  the  interests  of  the  consumers. Under  the  said  Act,  a  three  tier  quasi-judicial  mechanism,  called  Consumer Forum has been established  at  the  District,  State  and  Central  Level.  As  per Section 2(1)(r) of the Act, 'unfair trade practice' means a trade practice which, for the purpose of promoting the sale, use or supply or any goods or for the provision  of  any  service,  adopts  any  unfair  method  or  unfair  or  deceptive practice.  In  view  of  the  above,  charging  of  'service  charges'  by  hotels  and restaurants can be treated as 'unfair trade practice' if it is charged without the knowledge and consent of the consumers, against which a consumer can file a complaint in a Consumer Forum.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Reservation Policy in Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: JAY PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1628

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25th NOVEMBER, 2016/MARGASHIRSHA 4, 1938 SAKA

## RESERVATION POLICY IN BANKS

## QUESTION

## 1628 SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether merely 1 per cent Other Backward Classes (OBCs) , 3 per cent Scheduled Caste (SCs) and 1.6 per cent Scheduled Tribes (STs) category persons are appointed on the post of General Manager (GM) and Deputy General Manager (DGM) in Public Sector Banks during the years 2015 and 2016;
- (b) if the details thereof; and SO,
- (c) whether the Government has any reservation policy in banks for reservation at the post of GM and DGM in banks as per the constitutional provision of reservation of 27 per cent for OBC 15 percent for SC and 7 per cent for ST and if SO, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): As per existing reservation policy of Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) for SCs/STs and OBCs, there is reservation in direct recruitment in lowest rung in officer cadres of Group A Middle Management Grade Scale-I However, based on the guidelines of the DoPT, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) were clarified on 18.02.2014 that concessions mentioned in DoPT's O.M. dated 07.6.2013 will be available to the SCIST officers in PSBs in promotion by selection to posts within the officer cadre up to Middle Management Grade ScaleIII of Grade-C (lowest three rungs in officers' cadres) , whichever is applicable: There is no reservation of OBCs in promotions. post i.e\_

Overall percentage representation of SCIST vis-a-vis number of employee in Group A in Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions/Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSBsIFIsIPSICs) is 17.79% and 7.53%   respectively, which is   fulfilling the condition of percentage of 15% and 7.5% required as per the existing reservation policy of Government of India.

As per existing reservation policy of DoPT, the post of DGM and GM are treated under Senior Management Grade\_ These posts are filled up on selection basis\_ Based on the instructions of the DoPT for reservation is available for SCs/STs in PSBs/FIs up to lowest rung of officer cadre Group A\_
Lok Sabha Question No. 1626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: PMJSY for Bank Accounts
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV, JANARDAN MISHRA, RODMAL NAGAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1626

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th November, 2016 / Agrahayana 4, 1938 (Saka)

## PMJSY for Bank Accounts

†1626. SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV: SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA: SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Suraksha Yojna (PMJSY) mandatory for all personal bank accounts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has fixed any time limit to implement the proposal; and
- (d) 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 (d): No, Madam. However, any person within the age group of 18-50 years having a bank account can enroll for Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) for life insurance of Rs. 2 Lakhs. Similarly, any person within the age group of 18-70 years having a bank account can enroll for Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) for accidental death/disability insurance of Rs. 2 Lakhs. The above two schemes are voluntary in nature as they can be self-subscribed and are not mandatory for any section of society.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Boosting of Foreign Investments
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF ECONOiIIC  AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 1625 TO BE ANSWERED  ON FRIDAY,  THE 25II1 NOVE BER,2OI6 AGRAHAYANA  04, 1938 (SAXA)

## Boosting  ol Foreign lnvestrnents

## ,I625.  SHRI FEROZE  VARUN GANDHI:

Willthe  Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased  to state

- (a) whether the Government  proposes  for introduction  of price band system instead of the currently  mandated  fair price mechanism  for transfer  of equity  instruments  with inbuilt options  in order to boost foreign investmenti
- (b) if so, the details thereof including  specific  details of the possible  price band to be introduced;  and
- (c) the safeguards  put in ptace so that these equity instruments  do not become  debt instruments?

## ANSWER

## The Minister  of State in the Ministry  of Finance  (SHRt ARJUN  RAM MEGHWAL)

(a)  to  (c)  There is no such proposar. The pricing  guidelines  for transfer  ot shares  from resident  to non-resident  is stipulated  vide Ap DIR Circular No.86 dated January 09,2014  and Ap  (DlR Series) Circular No. 4 dated  Juty 15, 2014. As per these  guidetines capitat  meant  equity shares, fully and mandatory  convertible  preference shares  and fully and mandatory  convertible debentures which can have an optionality subject to certain conditions that there is a minimum lock in period  of one year and there is no assured return  to the investo.  at the timc ot exit The pricing guidelines stipulated  that t.ansfer of share from non-resident  to resident  were to be at a price not more than the fair value arrived as per any internationally accepted  pricing methodology  on arm's length  basis.

Government has put in place  a liberal,  transparent and investor-friendly  policy on Foreign Direct lnvestment  (FOl)  wherein most  of the sectors are open to FDI under the automatic route. The Government revjews FDI policy  on an ongoing  basis and significant changes  are made in the FDI policy regime, from  time to time,  to ensure that lndia remains increasingly attractive and lnvestor-friendly  investment  destination. All such policy  decisions are avairable  on lhe websile  of Department  of lndustrial  policy  &  promotion  (Dlpp)  (www.dipo.nic.in).
Lok Sabha Question No. 1624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Smuggling of Foreign Currency
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +1624

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER2016 AGRAHAYANA 4, 1938 [SAKA]

Smuggling of Foreign Currency

## +1624. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a number of cases of currency smuggling have come to the light across the country; foreign large
- (6) if the details thereof along with the number of cases reported during the last three and the current year; years SO,
- (c) the action taken by the Government against the offenders; and
- (d) the preventive steps taken to check this practice?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Madam, the details of foreign currency smuggling that have been detected by the Customs department are given as under:-
- (c) & (d) Action against the offenders has been taken under the Customs Act; 1962. In order to curb smuggling of foreign currency, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) of CBEC has been issuing Alertlmodus operandi circulars from time to time. Strict vigil is kept in sensitive areas at airports/borders;  flights from  sensitive sectors are scrutinized; baggage X-rayed and passengers diverted for thorough security checks. On detection of cases, action is taken by way of imposing deterrent fine and penalty as per relevant provisions of law.

| Year                         |   No: of Cases detected |   Value (in Rs. Lakh) |
|------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------|
| 2013-14                      |                     326 |               1903.58 |
| 2014-15                      |                     345 |               3034.64 |
| 2015-16                      |                     366 |               3805.92 |
| 2016-17 (upto_October, 2016) |                     231 |               5806.1  |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Agreement between AIIA and NICPR
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, PARVESH SAHIB SINGH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1622 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## AGREEMENT BETWEEN AI IA AND NICPR

## 1622. SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH :

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

- (a)  whether  an  MoU has  signed  between  the  National  Institute  of  Cancer  Prevention  an Research (NICPR) and All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) for the setting up of a Cen Integrative oncology;
- (b) if so, the details and salient features thereof;
- (c) the details of estimated cost for setting up the same along with the source of fund;
- (d) the estimated timeline for the completion of the centre; and
- (e) whether the Government has a plan to set up more such centres in the same or differen of medic ine in the near future, 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) to (d): An MoU has recently been signed between National I nstitute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) and All India Institute of Ayurveda for setting up a Centre of Inte oncology.

The  details  are  at  preliminary  stage  of  consultation  with  National  Institute  of Prevention and Researc h.

- (e) : No .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1620 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Rs. 1000 Notes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 1620 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016/4 TH AGRAHAYANA, SAKA, 1938

## RS.1000 NOTES

## 1620. SHRIMATI VANAROJA  R.:

## QUESTION

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposes to issue new bank notes of Rs.1000 denomination with enhanced security features; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof including design and security features of the said note?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) & (b): The introductions of new series of banknote in various denominations which are distinctly different in terms of look, design, size and colour has already been approved by Government. The new banknotes in denominations of ₹ 2000 and ₹ 500 are already in circulation and other denomination banknotes will also be circulated in due course.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Manufacturing Defence Equipment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: INNOCENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1619

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## MANUFACTURING DEFENCE EQUIPMENT

1619.  SHRI  INNOCENT:

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

- (a) whether the  Government has  allowed  foreign  companies  to  set up  industries  for manufacturing defence equipment in the country; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  places  identified  in  the  country  for  the purpose, State / UT-wise?

## 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) & (b): A Statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1619 FOR ANSWER ON 25.11.2016

So far, 36 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) / Joint Ventures proposals have been approved in defence sector for manufacture of various defence equipment, both with Indian Public and Private companies.

## 2. The  State  /  UT-wise  details  of  FDI  /  JV  approvals  so  far  are  given below:

|   S. No. | State            |   No. of proposals approved |
|----------|------------------|-----------------------------|
|        1 | Haryana          |                          01 |
|        2 | Himachal Pradesh |                          01 |
|        3 | Karnataka        |                          12 |
|        4 | Maharashtra      |                          09 |
|        5 | New Delhi        |                          05 |
|        6 | Tamil Nadu       |                          03 |
|        7 | Telangana        |                          04 |
|        8 | Uttar Pradesh    |                          01 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Funds of Defence PSUs
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1618

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## FUNDS OF DEFENCE PSUs

1618.  SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether the Government proposes to utilise the unused funds of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## 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) & (b): Defence  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (DPSUs)  do  not  have unused funds as on date.

The funds available with DPSUs represent customer advances to be used in production and funds earmarked for capital expenditure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Prevention of Fire Accident Mishap
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1617

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th November, 2016 / Agrahayana 4, 1938 (Saka)

## Prevention of Fire Accident Mishap

1617. SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Loss Prevention Association of India (LPAI) is creating mass awareness and publicising the causes and magnitude of losses due to fire and allied accidents;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any coordinated efforts are being taken by different agencies in preventing mishaps due to fire and if so, the details of guidelines therein; and
- (d) the reasons for not including the safety norms in the domain of the Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIBI)?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Loss Prevention Association of India (LPAI) was merged with General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) in 2006 and the activities of LPAI have ceased from then on. However, all insurers do carry out risk inspection of risks based on the exposure and suggest risk improvement measures to prevent losses. This issue is also addressed by the loss adjusters when they conduct post loss surveys. Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIBI) has been formed to collect and analyze the available insurance related data in a manner useful for various market players, researchers, policyholders as well as the common public at such intervals that will be helpful for realtime decision making. The safety norms are usually looked after by insurance companies, and hence not placed in the domain of IIBI.

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