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Lok Sabha Question No. 2498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Upgradation of Air Tickets
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE, SATYA PAL SINGH, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the

UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO. : 2498

March 2017)

## UPGRADATION OF AIR TICKETS

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be pleased to state:-

- followed by the Air India in upgradation 0f air of their passengers; being
- (c) whether the Government has received criterion/norms complaints for violation of the said the said period; during
- (b) the number of tickets upgraded and revenue India across the country three years; during
- (d) if the details thereoi; State/UT wise and the the present status of such reasons therefor with complaints; along
- tickets and if s0, the detaiis thereof and if not; the of
- (0) the other taken/being taken reasons thereior; and and profitability of Air India by the Government to increase revenue with achievements thereof? steps along

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

Up-grades done by Air India iii during

by the passenger where ever applicable There is amount on account of such no revenue loss to Air India upgrades.

(b): On account of airport upgrades "Get Upfront Offer" and international sectors the following on domestic generated 8 incremental revenue has been paid

2498.

SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE DR. SATYAPAL SINGH SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- ~Revenue Nov'14-Mar'15): INR 204,965,169 (Passenger Count: 9698)
- ~Revenue (Apr'16-Feb'17) INR 763,914,257 (Passenger Count: 35731) (c): Madam. No,
- ~Revenue (Apr'15-Mar'16) INR 440,440,254 (Passenger Count: 21074)
- (): Does not arise in view of (c) above
- Business class seats and First Come First Served Basis with Presence of the passenger at the check-in counter. physical
- (f: Government had approved Turnaround Plan (TAP) 1 Financial as for Air India the company with the overall support 0f the Govt; has initiated a number of in order to cut costs and Strategy Ltd:, steps losses.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Air Train at IGIA
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BHARATENDRA SINGH, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO: : 2497 (To be answered on the March 2017) 16th

## AIR TRAIN AT IGIA

2497.

DR: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD

DR J. JAYAVARDHAN

DR HEENA VIJA YKUMAR GAVIT

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE

SHRI T: RADHAKRISHNAN

SHRI SR: VIJA YAKUMAR

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR

KUNWAR BHARATENDRA

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a): whether Delhi International Airport Pvt: Ltd: (DIAL) has proposed an Automated People Mover (APM) or air train between Terminal 1, T2 and T3 at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport;

(d): whether DIAL has asked Delhi Metro to give blue with exact cost estimate and if the details thereof; print

(h): if so, the details thereof along with the estimated expenditure to be incurred for the project; (c): the time by which the work would be started and completed;

(e): whether the Ministry has asked the Delhi International Airport Limited to expedite the work and carry out a technical study in this regard; and

(f): if s0, the time by which the technical study is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (d) Yes Madam: In compliance with the provisions of Operation; Management and Development Agreement (OMDA), Mls Delhi International Airport Private Limited (DIAL) has reviewed and updated the Master Plan of IGI Airport; New Delhi in 2016 in consultation with the Ministry 0f Civil Aviation, Airports Authority 0 India, Sovereign agencies providing reserved services at the airport and with other stakeholders:

The Master Plan, 2016 contains a provision for Automated People Mover (APM) for connecting all the terminals of the airport: Total length of the proposed APM alignment is 5.5 km out of which 1.5 km is underground whereas 4.0 km portion is elevated. The Master Plan recommends this facility to be available by year 2020. DIAL has already taken steps for exploring all technical possibilities for providing the APM facility in consultation with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): The design; project cost and other details etc: are finalized during the finaiization of the Major Development Plan in compliance with the OMDA. (e): Madam. No,

(f): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2492 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Removal of Liquor Shops on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA, LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV, NAGARAJAN P.

- (a)  Yes Madam.

(b) to (d) Data on liquor shops is not compiled in this Ministry and licensing of liquor shops is covered under Excise Policy of the States. However, in the wake of increasing number deaths due  to  drunken  driving,  Chief  Secretaries  /  Principal  Secretaries/Secretaries  (Transport)  of  all states/UTs  have  been  requested  to  ensure  that  no  license  is  issued  to  liquor  vendors  along national highway.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2492

ANSWERED ON  16 TH   MARCH, 2017

## REMOVAL OF LIQUOR SHOPS ON NHS

2492.  SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सडक परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Supreme Court has directed to remove liquor-shops operating on National and State Highways;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the total number of liquor shops shut down on NHs as on date, State-wise;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government on the direction of amending State excise laws in this regard; and
- (d) the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Grant of Funds to State Sports Authorities
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2491 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

Grant of Funds to State Sports Authorities

†2491. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government grants funds to State Sports Authorities;
- (b) if so, the details of grants released to these Authorities during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise including Jharkhand;
- (c) the works undertaken under these Authorities with the use of the said funds during the said period, State/UT-wise including Jharkhand;
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any review/audit of the works undertaken by utilization of the said funds; and
- (e) if so, the outcome thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) No Madam. The Government does not give grants to fund activities of a State Sports Authority.
- (b) to (e) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2489 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Removal of Service Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: PARESH RAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2489

ANSWERED ON 16 TH  MARCH, 2017

## REMOVAL OF SERVICE ROAD

## 2489.  SHRI PARESH RAVAL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any details about the removal of the service road on toll roads in Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard along with the option for citizens to use toll road without paying toll tax?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)        No removal of service road on toll roads on National Highways in Gujarat is done.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) There is no such policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Seaplane Services
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

(c) Madam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVI AVIATION LOK SABHA QUESTION NO 8 2487 answered on the I6th March 2017)

## SEAPLANE SERVICES

2487. MOHAMMED FAIZAL

Will the Minister %f CIVIL AVIATION

- ( ibether there is any proposal to start (b) the details thereof; seaplane services in Lakshadweep; if SO,

be pleased to state: -

- the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?
- { whether the Government has (d) regard; and jf s0,

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the of CIVIL AVIATION Ministry

.

( & () No such proposal is with DGCA

(d) Does not arise.

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Revival of Water Bodies
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

†2485.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2485

ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## REVIVAL OF WATER BODIES

SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA

Will  the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION  be pleased to state:

(a) whether any scheme for revival/ repair of water bodies including lakes has been formulated in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the quantum of funds spent thereunder during the last three years?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a)  &  (b)  To  revive,  restore  and  rehabilitate  the  traditional  water  bodies  a  pilot  scheme  for Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of water bodies is under implementation by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation with multiple objectives like comprehensive  improvement  and  restoration  of  water  bodies  thereby  increasing  tank  storage capacity,  Ground  Water  Recharge,  Increased  availability  of  drinking  water,  Improvement  in agriculture/horticulture  productivity,  etc.    The  scheme  is  now  a  part  of  Har  Khet  Ko  Pani (HKKP) component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

(c)    Central  Assistance  (CA)  released  under  scheme  of  RRR  of  water  bodies  during  2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 is Rs. 37.97 crore, 130.49 crore and Rs. 161.179 crore respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI, RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2484 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## UJWAL DISCOM ASSURANCE YOJANA

2484.  SHRI DHARAM VIRA: SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the success of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana in achieving its objectives;
- (b) the details of funds that has been disbursed towards the implementation of the above mentioned scheme, State-wise;
- (c) the economic momentum of DISCOMS after implementation of this scheme; and
- (d) the criteria for the increase in tariff under the above mentioned scheme?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : The Government has launched the scheme Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) on 20-11-2015 to improve the financial and operational efficiencies of  State  Owned  Power  Distribution  Companies  (DISCOMs).  So  far,  23  states/UT have joined UDAY out of which 15 states are engaged in restructuring of DISCOM liabilities.

Although the scheme is under initial stage of implementation, many States/DISCOMs  have  shown  positive  trends  in  operational  parameters  like Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) loss and Average Cost of Supply Average Revenue Realize (ACS-ARR) Gap. On the financial turnaround front, the participating states have issued Bonds worth Rs.1,90,328.29 crore. In addition to this,  DISCOM  bonds  worth  Rs.23,859  crore  has  also  been  issued  as  per  the provision in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) executed under UDAY.

- (b) : Under  UDAY,  there  is  no  financial  implication  on  the  part of Government of India hence, question does not arise.
- (c) : The  scheme  is  at  an  initial  stage  of  implementation  and  the economic momentum will reflect in the audited annual accounts of utilities.  The UDAY Portal (www.uday.gov.in) updates the broad based relative performance of the States, based on progress made in various parameters, subject to seasonal variations.
- (d) : UDAY provides an option for quarterly tariff revision, particularly to reflect fuel price charge, if any.  However, tariff decisions are taken by the State Regulators.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2483 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Major Ports
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2483

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16thMARCH, 2017 MAJOR PORTS

## 2483. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोतप�रवहनमंत्

- (a) whether it is a fact that Major Ports in the country have been facing two major challenges of congestion and capacity constraints;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, port-wise;
- (c) the remedial measures taken/being taken by the Government to overcome these challenges;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up European sized port system in the field of industry, logistics and tourism; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)to(c):The  present  installed  capacity  in  the  Major  Ports  is  sufficient  to  handle  the existing  cargo  traffic  at  the  Major  Ports.  As  against  the  installed  capacity  of 965.36  MTPA  as  on  31.3.2016,  the  traffic  handled  by  the  Major  ports  during 2015-16  was  606.47  MT.  While  some  ports  have  been  facing  challenges  of congestion, measures taken by the Major Ports have brought down the Average Pre-berthing  detention  time  from  around  5.02  hrs  during  2014-15  to  3.73  hrs during 2015-16.
- (d) No, Madam.
- (e) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Handloom Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2482

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## HANDLOOM INDUSTRY

## 2482. SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the country has the potential of becoming the largest handloom industry of the world;
- (b) if so, the facts in this regard;
- (c) whether handloom industry generates maximum employment opportunities  after  agriculture  sector  as  this  industry  is  labour  intensive  and if so, the facts thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has identified the reasons for decline in the said industry during the last two years; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof ?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंरी ( श्री अज )

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a) to (c): Yes,  Madam.  As  per  3 rd All  India  Handloom  Census  (2009-10), there are 43.31 lakh handloom weavers and allied workers across the country.
- (d) & (e): Year-wise production of handloom fabric is as under:-

| Year    |   Handloom Cloth Production (million sq. meters) |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                                             7203 |
| 2015-16 |                                             7638 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2481 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Incomplete Projects under PMKSY
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

2481.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2481

ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## INCOMPLETE PROJECTS UNDER PMKSY

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJI RAO SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION  be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that a large number of medium and major irrigation projects are lying incomplete due to shortage of funds in the country including Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the Government is considering to give loan assistance to the States under Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  imposed  certain  conditions  for  availing  the  loan  assistance  for completion of such projects and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has signed any agreements with the concerned States in this regard and if so, the details thereof

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) &  (b) Ninety  Nine  (99)  ongoing  Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefits  Programme  (AIBP)  projects (along with phases) having irrigation potential of 76.03 lakh ha., including 26 projects in Maharashtra have been identified for completion in phases up to December, 2019 in consultation with States. For completion  of  these  projects  in  a  mission  mode,  funding  mechanism  through  NABARD  has  been approved by the Government for both Central as well as State share.

(c) As  per  the  approved  schemes,  main  conditions  for  providing  the  assistance  for  the  prioritised Major/Medium irrigation projects under AIBP are as under:.

- 20%  cost  escalation  on  latest  approved  estimated  cost  (AIBP  component)  of  project  as  on March 2012 may be allowed for which, no separate clearance/TAC clearance/Investment Clearance will be required for funding these projects.
- Fast  track  proforma  clearance  from  CWC may  be sufficient for projects  where revised cost may  be  more  than  the  20%  over  and  above  approved  cost  as  on  01.04.2012  and  no  separate investment clearance from MOWR may be required.
- Entire cost escalation above 20% to be borne by the concerned State Government.
- CAD works to be completed on a paripassu basis for all projects.

The MoWR, RD & GR has facilitated this by arranging soft loan from NABARD.

(d) The State Governments of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Manipur, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Bihar have signed agreements with NABARD for state share in respect of projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Mission XI Million
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2480 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16-03-2017

## Mission XI Million

2480. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  the  biggest  school  sports outreach programme namely Mission XI Million in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof; and
- (c)  the  steps  proposed to be taken by the Government to effectively
- implement the said programme in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a)  to  (c):  Yes,  Madam.  India  will  be  hosting  FIFA  Under-17  Football World  Cup  2017  in  India  in  October  this  year.  The  Government  has viewed  this  as  an  opportunity  to  popularize  football  in  the  country. Hence,  in  collaboration  with  FIFA,  the  Government  has  launched  on 10/02/2017 an outreach program named 'Mission XI Million' whereby various programmes are to be held in 30 cities in the country in the run up to FIFA Under-17 Football World Cup 2017.

The program is aimed to associate atleast 11 million students, parents, coaches, teachers etc by way of holding workshops, seminars,  contact  programs,  competitions  etc.  During  the  current financial  year  2016-17,  the  Government  has  allocated  an  amount  of Rs.30 crores to effectively implement the Mission XI Million program in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Trade Agreement with European Countries
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: RAJESH RANJAN  (PAPPU  YADAV), RANJEET RANJAN

## 2477.

## TRADE AGREEMENT WITH EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

## SHRI  RAJESH  RANJAN: SHRIMATI  RANJEET  RANJAN:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  negotiating  free  trade  agreement  with  European  countries  for boosting textile export so that the country is able to take on the challenges being posed by countries like Bangladesh;
- (b) whether his Ministry is in contact with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in this regard;
- (c) if so, the reasons behind non-approval of the free trade agreement by the Government;
- (d) the efforts made by the Government to boost the exports and the outcome thereof; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  concessions  being  offered  by  the  Government  for  promoting  the  textile Industry?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंरी ( श्री अज )

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a) to (c): Yes  Madam,  India  is  negotiating  a  Broad-based  Bilateral  Trade  and  Investment Agreement (India-EU BTIA) with the European Union.  The negotiation started in 2007 and sixteen rounds of negotiations have been held so far.  However, there has been no agreement reached in IndiaEU BTIA so far.  Ministry of Textile is in constant touch with Ministry of Commerce in this regard.

(d): The  government  is  implementing  schemes  like  Amended  Technology  Upgradation  Fund Scheme (ATUFS), Pradhan Mantri Paridhan Rojgar Protsahan Yojna (PMPRPY), Scheme of Rebate of State Levies (RoSL) on export of garments, Schemes for Technical textiles Scheme for Integrated Textile  Parks  (SITP),  Integrated  Skill  Development  Scheme  etc.  to  modernize  textile  industry, increase production and global competitiveness.

- (e): Apart from the steps taken by the Government  mentioned  in  reply of (d) above, the Government has taken following initiatives to augment the textile exports:-
- (i) MEIS Scheme under new Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20.
- (ii) Restoring Interest rate subvention for pre and post shipment credit for the textile sector,
- (iii)  Expanding the scope of Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) since 29.10.2015 to 110 new tariff lines and increase rates or country coverage or both for 2228 existing tariff lines.
- (iv)   Increased Duty Drawback rates for some textile articles.
- (v) Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme.
- (vi)  Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme.
- (vii) Duty  Free  import  of  trimmings,  embellishments  and  other  specified  item  under  Export Performance Certificate Entitlement Scheme.

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