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Lok Sabha Question No. 3098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Exemption of Excise Duty
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MEHBOOB ALI KAISER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3098

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 5 TH  JANUARY, 2018 PAUSHA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

## EXEMPTION OF EXCISE DUTY

## 3098. SHRI MEHBOOB ALI KAISER:

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

- (a)  whether the manufacturing units in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand availed 100 per cent Central excise exemption since 2003 and if so, the details thereof and the current status thereon;
- (b) whether a large number of units have relocated to North Eastern States leading to  unemployment  in  Himachal  Pradesh  and  Uttarakhand  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to revisit the excise duty exemption issue for another  ten  years  to  sustain  and  boost  the  investments  and  industry  in  Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the percentage of refunds by the centre and States under the present GST regime?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a)  and  (b):  Under  the  Central  Excise  regime  specified  units  located  in  Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh were eligible for exemption from Central Excise duty, under erstwhile notification. No. 49/2003-Central Excise and notification. No. 50/2003-Central Excise, both dated 10.6.2003. These notifications were rescinded vide notification. No. 21/2017-Central Excise dated 18.07.2017.

No case of relocation of units from Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to the North Eastern States has come to notice.

(c) and (d):The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) vide Notification dated 05.10.2017 has notified a scheme of budgetary support for the benefit of units which were eligible under the erstwhile Central Excise duty exemption scheme.The amount of budgetary support (by the Centre) under the scheme for specified goods manufactured by the eligible units, as per para 5 of the Scheme, is sum of

- (i) 58 % of the Central tax paid through debit in cash ledger account maintained by  the  units  in  terms  of  sub-section  (1)  of  section  49  of  the  Central  Goods  and Services Act, 2017 and,
- (ii) 29  %  of  the  integrated  tax  paid  through  debit  in  the  cash  ledger  account maintained by the units in terms of section 20 of the Integrated Goods and Services Act, 2017, subject to specified conditions and restrictions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Old Age Jan Dhan Account Holders
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3097

Old Age Jan Dhan Account Holders

## 3097. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased t0 state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the problems being faced by the elderly who are not able to withdraw money from their Jan Dhan Accounts as their thumb prints fail to people
- (b) if so. the measures undertaken t0 enable such old age account holders t0 withdraw money from their saving accounts; being
- whether the Government is likely to issue instruction for transfer of accounts of such old age account holders to be opened by Business Correspondents  instead of' Bank Branchs for issuance of ATM Cards t0 them;
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e if not, the reasons therefor?

## Answer

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- t0 (e) Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), vide its circular dated 24.10.2017. has advised that in casc of failure of Biometric authentication due to network/connectivity issue or due to poor biometric of resident etc helshe shall be provided subsidy, benefit or service based on possession of Aadhaar by him/her as provided in Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act; 2016 and the notification. Unique

Pradhan Mantri  Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accountholders are issued RuPay debit cards: On consulted, banks have informed that accountholders can withdraw money from their being

Further, as per circular issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2017 on ~Banking Facility for Senior Citizens and Differently-abled Persons banks are advised provide a clearly identifiable dedicated counter counter which provides priority t0 senior citizens and people who are differently abled including visually impaired persons. Further; in view of the difficulties faced by senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently abled or infirm persons (having medically certified chronic illness or disability) including those who are visually impaired. banks are advised t0 make concerted effort to provide basic banking (acilities  such as pick up o/ cash and instruments against receipt, delivery of cash withdrawal from account  delivery of demand drafts, submission of Know Your Customer (KYC) documents and Life Certificate at the premises/residence of such customers: against
Lok Sabha Question No. 3096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Cancer Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3096 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH JANUARY, 2018

## CANCER VACCINE

## 3096. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

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

- (a) whether cancer vaccine is now available in the market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the doctors have started giving advice to the general public about this vaccine, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)whether the Government has approved a policy in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c): There are several types of Cancer. There are various modalities used in the treatment of cancer, i.e. Surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy and Palliative Care often used eithe or in combination. It is the prerogative of the doctor treating the patient to advice a any intervention inc luding drugs and vaccine.

There are two vaccines in use while others may be in various stages of development.

Hepatitis B vaccination is included under the Universal Immunization programme (UI of the Government of India. Screening of blood reduces the risk of transmission of Hepatitis B and C by blood transfusion. Therefore, blood banks mandatorily screen for Hepatitis B and per Drugs & Cosmetics act 1940 and Rules thereunder. Hepatitis B infection leads to cir of lever which may lead to prim ary lever cancer.

HPV vaccine for prevention of cancer cervix is also being used. HPV vaccine is avai in market and not yet introduced in the national vaccination programme. National Tech Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) is considering the matter.

- (d)& (e): There is no separate policy regarding use of any cancer vaccine.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Commercial Release of GM Mustard
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI, PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY, B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3095

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.01.2018

## Commercial Release of GM Mustard

3095. SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

SHRI B.V. NAIK:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently put off a decision on commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard amid strong reservation expressed against the use of transgenic variety of oilseeds unless a detailed study is conducted on its safety aspects;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted fresh round of consultations with environment groups, scientists, activist bodies and farmers in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the State Governments are consulted before granting approval of commercial cultivation of genetically modified crops and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) &(b)  The  application  related  to  environmental  release  of  transgenic  Mustard  was recommended  by  Genetic  Engineering  Appraisal  Committee  (GEAC)  in  its  133 rd meeting held on May 11, 2017. However, pursuant to receipt of various representations from different stakeholders, the Government has referred the application back to GEAC for further examination in October 2017
- (c) Pursuant to the decision taken by Government on transgenic Mustard in October 2017, no fresh round of consultations have been conducted with any stakeholder groups.
- (d) Decision  regarding  commercial  release  of  genetically  modified  crops  is  governed  in accordance with the 'Rules for the Manufacture / Use / Import/ Export and Storage of Hazardous  Microorganisms,  Genetically  Engineered  Organisms  or  Cells',  1989  under the  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986.  However,  No  Objection  Certificate  from  the State Department of Agriculture is required for conduct of any confined field trial in that particular State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Safe City Plan for Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN, J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3094 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.01.2018

## SAFE CITY PLAN FOR WOMEN

## 3094 SHRI R. PARTHIPSAN: SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  initiate  a  comprehensive  'Safe  city'  plan  for women in metropolitan cities of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the list of cities selected in this regard;
- (c) whether this will serve as robust emergency response system and provide police verified public transport; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Dr. VIRENDRA KUMAR)

- (a) to  (d)  To  address  the  issues  of  women  safety  including  in  public  spaces  and  public transport,  Government  of  India  has  selected  eight  metropolitan  cities  namely,  Delhi, Kolkata,  Mumbai,  Chennai,  Bengaluru,  Hyderabad,  Ahmedabad  and  Lucknow  in  the meeting of 'Steering Committee' held on 30 th November, 2017 under the chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Funds Allocated for Study on Climate Change
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3093

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.01.2018

## Funds Allocated for Study on Climate Change

## 3093. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any study on climate change and its impact on the country's environment;
- (b) if so, the results of the studies that were done recently; and
- (c) the details of funds allocated by his Ministry for study on climate change and its impact?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (c) According to a study entitled 'Climate Change and India: a 4x4 Assessment - a sectoral regional  analysis  for  2030s,'  published  in  2010  by  the  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and Climate Change (MoEFCC), droughts, floods, tropical cyclones, heavy precipitation events, hot extremes  and  heat  waves  due  to  projected  climate  change  may  negatively  impact  agricultural production  and  farmer's  livelihood.  Climate  change  is  also  likely  to  exacerbate  the  existing stresses  that  human  settlements  face. Further,  projects  under  National  Carbonaceous  Aerosols Programme have been sanctioned by MoEFCC in 2016 to 17 research institutions at a total cost of Rs 55.57 crore to study black carbon in India and its impact on regional climate.

The Department of Science and Technology has launched a number of studies under its climate  change  programme  which  includes  study  of  impact  of  climate  change  on  health  of Himalayan  ecosystem  and  glaciers,  diseases  and  insect-pest  dynamics  in  crops,  urban  water bodies, etc. The Indian Council of Medical Research has conducted studies to understand impact of  climate  change  on  human  health,  which  reveal  that  hilly  areas  are  showing  evidence  of malaria transmission even in the months of November and January when outdoor temperature is not conducive.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Islamic or Sharia Banking System
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3091

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  JANUARY 2018/ PAUSHA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

## Islamic or Sharia Banking System

## 3091.  SHRI SUMAN BALKA: SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has plans to introduce Islamic or Sharia banking system to meet the financial needs of the people, if so, the details thereof and is not, the reasons therefor;
- (b)        whether  the  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  has  received  any  proposal  for  the formation of Islamic Bank; and.
- (c)    if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the RBI in this regard?

## ANSWER

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a)  to  (c)  :  During  2013,  Ministry  of  Finance  had  requested  the  Reserve  Bank  of  India (RBI) to give its opinion regarding feasibility of introducing Islamic banking in India. RBI suggested  that  a  few  products  similar  to  conventional  banking  products  may  be considered for introducing through Islamic window  of  conventional banks after necessary notification by the Government. Taking into account, opportunities available to  access  banking  and  financial  services  and  legal  challenges  involved  in  introducing Islamic banking products, it was decided not to pursue the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Forest Clearance for Gauge Conversion
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: BODH SINGH BHAGAT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3090

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.01.2018

## Forest Clearance for Gauge Conversion

## 3090.  SHRI BODHSINGH BHAGAT:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  relating  to  forest  clearance  for gauge  conversion  of  Gondia-Jabalpur  rail  line  from  Balaghat  forest  division  of Madhya Pradesh; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Yes.
- (b) A proposal for diversion of 75.971 ha of forest land for gauge conversion of  Gondia-Jabalpur  Railway  Line  in  favour  of  South-Eastern  Central Railway in Balaghat Division of Madhya Pradesh has been received in the Ministry. In-Principle approval has been accorded by Ministry on 05.02.2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: National Parks
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3089

TO BE ANSWERED ON  05.01.2018

## National Parks

## 3089.  SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE:

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

- (a) the number of national parks in the country as on date;
- (b) whether these parks are inhabited by families and if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Madhya Pradesh;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  for  rehabilitation  of  families residing in national parks; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Madhya Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) The total number of National Parks  in the country as on date is 103.
- (b) A few National Parks in the country are inhabited by families. However, Statewise details of families located inside the National Parks are not collated in the Ministry.
- (c) and (d) Yes, Madam. Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of 'Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats' and 'Project Tiger', there exist a  provision of voluntary relocation of people residing inside Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Parks and Tiger Reserves in the country including Madhya Pradesh. There are two options  for voluntary relocation , namely:

Option I -  Payment of the entire package amount (Rs.10 lakhs per family) to the family in case the family opts so, without involving any rehabilitation and relocation process by the Forest Department.

Option II - Carrying out relocation and rehabilitation of village from Protected Area and Tiger Reserve by the Forest Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Encroachment on Lakes
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3088

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.01.2018

## Encroachment on Lakes

3088. SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: whether vast network of important lakes in Bihar are being encroached upon in

- (a) an uncontrolled manner and are being filled up with waste;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to notify such lakes as wetlands;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (b) Based on the information  received  from  the Department of  Environment and Forests, Government of Bihar, there is no report / information regarding large scale uncontrolled  encroachment  in  important  lakes  namely  Saraiaman  lake  under  Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary, Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuary, Barailla Lake Bird Sanctuary, Kuseshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary and Kabar Tal Bird Sanctuary.

(c) to (e) The  Ministry  has  notified  the  Wetlands  (Conservation  &  Management) Rules, 2017  in  supersession  of  the  Wetlands  (Conservation  &  Management)  Rules, 2010 on 26.09.2017. As per the provisions laid under rule 5, the Central Government has  constituted State  Wetland  Authorities in all the States, including Bihar for notification of wetlands in their jurisdiction. In view of the constitutional provisions vested with  the  States  for  diverse  uses  of  water,  the  concerned  State  Government,  its organizations and  State  Wetlands  Authority  is responsible for  conservation  and regulation of wetlands within their jurisdiction.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Aadhaar Seeding
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3087

## Aadhaar Seeding

TO BE ANSWERED ON Friday. January 05. 2018/Pausha 15. 1939 (Saka)

## 3087. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased t0 stale:

- the details of the objectives of Aadhaar seeding with bank accounts;
- whether the Government Government subsidy schemes to seed their Aadhaar in such accounts; and
- (c if so. the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## Answer The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

## (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a) As per notifications dated 1,.6.2017 and 13.12.2017 by Department of  Revenue. amendments have been effected t0 the Prevention of'  Money-laundering (Maintenance commencement of account-based relationship by the account-holder whichever is later: for the purpose of' Client Due Diligence:

Department of Revenue (DoR) has informed that the objectives of Aadhaar seeding with bank accounts is to weed out bogus, fictitious and benami accounts used for money laundering. terror funding or avoiding taxes and to ensure reduction in leakages of' Government spending: For the beneficiaries, Aadhaar has emerged as powerful instrument t0 establish their identity anywhere at any time, receive entitlements and exercise their rights

(b) and (c) The said rules further provide inter alia that an individual eligible to be enrolled for an Aadhaat number shall, at the time of commencement of an account based relationship. submit the Aadhaar where Aadhaar  number has nol been   assigned, furnish of" enrolment for Aadhaar; proof
Lok Sabha Question No. 3086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Counterfeit Currency
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P. KUMAR

3086. SHRI P.  (UMAR:

Willthe  Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased  to state :

- (a) whetherthe Govemment has assured  /  anatysed  the reduction in fate and counterfeit currency, post demonetisation;
- (bl if  so,  the details  thereof; and
- (c) the likely shon term and long term impact of this move on the countn/s  economy alon8 with the effective  measures  taken  to ban parallel  currencles  in the country ?

## A SWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OI FINANCE (SHRI  Pon.  RADHA(RISHNAN)

- (a  & b): As per  available  inputs no high  quality  counterfeit  new  currehcry notes  have been selzed  by any agency post demonetisation.  New FICN selzed in the recent  past are scanned/ photocopied  notes.
- {c}: The short term benefit of the move has been that it has ellminated the existing  stock of fake and counterfeit cuEengy. ln the lont term, new desiSns  and additional  security features  in the currency  notes is aimed at staylng ahead of the counterfeiters, r6uhint  in curbing of the  paralleleconomy

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

## tOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 3086

## TO BE ANSWERED  ON Sm JANUARY,  2018/ 15rH PAUSHA 1939 (SAKA)

## COUNTERFETI  CURRENCY

## QUEsnO