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Lok Sabha Question No. 873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Budget for Forest Development
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 873

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2017

## Budget for Forest Development

## 873.  SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has made budget provision for the development of forest in the States during the current financial year and for the next four consecutive financial year plan; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the funds released for the purpose of development of forests to the State of Odisha?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The Ministry has no specific scheme or programme for development of forests. However,  there  are  a  number  of  schemes  such  as    National  Afforestation Programme,  Green  India Mission, Intensification of Forest  Management, Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats, Project Tiger and Project Elephant which are implemented through the State / UT governments and these schemes contribute towards development of forests in the Country.
- (b) The details of funds released under various schemes of this Ministry during the current financial year (2016-17) to State of Odisha is at Annexure - I.

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## Annexure - I

## ANNEXURE REFFERED TO IN PART (B) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 873 DUE FOR REPLY ON 07.02.2017 REGARDING BUDGET FOR FOREST DEVELOPMENT ASKED BY SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI

|   S. No. | Name of the Scheme                          |   Amount released during 2016-17 (Rs. In lakhs) |
|----------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | National Afforestation Programme            |                                          350    |
|        2 | Green India Mission                         |                                          138.96 |
|        3 | Intensification of Forest Management Scheme |                                          266.14 |
|        4 | Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats |                                          279.65 |
|        5 | Project Tiger                               |                                          719.85 |
|        6 | Project Elephant                            |                                          182.43 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 871 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Bulk Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 871 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 th  February, 2017

## Bulk Drugs

871. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that Indian Pharmaceutical Industry which was earlier a leading producer in bulk drugs is now becoming dependent on China for its bulk drug needs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any plan of action for reducing the dependency of pharma sector on imports; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  actual  imports  of  bulk  drugs during the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  The  country  is  dependent  on  imports  of  bulk drugs/Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for producing certain essential medicines. As India is a signatory to the World Trade Organization (WTO)  and  Trade-Related  Aspects  of  Intellectual  Property  Rights  (TRIPS) agreement, the import restrictions have been removed and imports made on economic considerations have slowly resulted in the present dependence.
- (c): The policies formulated by government from time to time are made so that the country's dependence from imports are minimised. In this direction, the Government had on 29.01.2016 notified the withdrawal of exemption in customs duties which were earlier given to certain categories of drugs and bulk drugs to provide a boost to the domestic manufacturers.
- (d): The details of India's imports of Bulk Drugs during the last three years are as under:

| Years   |   Total import (Rs. crores) |
|---------|-----------------------------|
| 2013-14 |                     18991.1 |
| 2014-15 |                     19833.2 |
| 2015-16 |                     21216.9 |

(Source   CMIE economic outlook)
Lok Sabha Question No. 869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Increase in Deployment at Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMESWAR TELI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 869

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH   FEBRUARY, 2017/ MAGHA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

INCREASE IN DEPLOYMENT AT BORDER

869. SHRI RAMESWAR TELI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the number of battalions of Central Forces along the Indo-Bangladesh border in view of security concerns;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the funds allocated/being allocated for the purpose?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  Central  Forces  battalions  are  deployed  based  on  the assessment  of  the  security  situation  including  along  Indo-Bangladesh Border. This is a continuous and dynamic process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Internal Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 867

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH   FEBRUARY, 2017/ MAGHA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

INTERNAL SECURITY

867. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of agencies that are carrying out Research and evelopment (R&D) activities pertaining to national security in the country;

(b)  the  total  funds  allocated  for  such  purpose  to  these  agencies  during the last three years;

(c) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the allocation for R&D; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), an R& D  wing  of  the  Ministry  of  Defence  and  Bureau  of  Police  Research  & Development  (BPR&D),  an  organisation  under  the  Ministry  of  Home Affairs, are the two main agencies involved in Research & Development activities for enhancing the operational capabilities of armed forces and police forces respectively.

## L.S.US.Q.NO 867 FOR 07.02.2017

## (b): The total funds allocated in this regard are as under:-

| Year    | Modified Appropriation (Approved)   |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
|         | (Rs. in Cr.)                        |
| 2013-14 | 10934.17                            |
| 2014-15 | 13716.14                            |
| 2015-16 | 13540.11                            |
| 2016-17 | 13593.78 (BE)                       |

(BE: Budget Estimate)

## (c) & (d): Allocation  of  funds  depends  on  felt  needs  of  the Department and overall availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 866 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Illegal Trade between India and Pakistan
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 866

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH   FEBRUARY, 2017/ MAGHA 18, 1938 (SAKA) ILLEGAL TRADE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN

866. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  National  Investigation  Agency  has  come  across  huge illegal trade between India and Pakistan across the LOC to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to check such illegal activities?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (b): The Central Government had received information about illegal transfer  of  funds  from  Pakistan  to  India  through  import  of  California Almonds  via  cross-LOC  mechanisms  through  Trade  Facilitation  Centers (TFC) in Jammu and Kashmir.  Keeping in view the gravity of the matter the Central Government directed the NIA to take up investigation of this case.    The  NIA  has  registered  the  case  as  RC-17/2016/NIA/DLI  on 16.12.2016.

Three  is  a  well  established  institutional  mechanism  to  effectively deal  with  illegal  activities  on  the  India  Pakistan  border/Line  of  Control. The  Unlawful  Activities  (Prevention)  Act,  1967  (UAPA)  is  an  effective instrument to combat offences relating to Terrorist Financing.  A Terror Funding  and  Fake  Currency  Cell  has  been  set  up  in  the  National Investigation Agency to investigate Terror Funding cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 865 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Cooperation with Israel in Farm Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, DHARMENDRA YADAV

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.865

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  7 TH  FEBRUARY, 2017

## COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL IN FARM SECTOR

865.   DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government  has  recently  discussed  with  Israeli  delegation  for  the bilateral cooperation in farm sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Israel has expressed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations in the field of agriculture and cooperation in allied sectors and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the level of satisfaction over the progress made in cooperation in the agriculture and allied sectors between the two countries; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to further strengthen bilateral relations in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA )

- (a) to (d): Yes,  Madam.  Since  the  signing  of  an  Agreement  for  cooperation  in  the field  of  Agriculture  on  24.12.1993,  the  two  sides  met  frequently  and  held  several discussions. As a result, Phase-I (2010-2012) and Phase-II (2012-2015) of Indo-Israel Action Plan under the Agreement have been successfully completed. The two countries have since extended the Action Plan to Phase - III  for the period 2015-2018. Under the Action Plan, 21 participating States are covered for cooperation in the field of energy efficient green houses, recycling of waste water for irrigation, Post Harvest Management for  horticulture  crops,  training  and  visiting  facilities  in  respective  countries  and  private sector collaboration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 862 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Wildlife Regions
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.862

TO BE ANSWERED ON  07.02.2017

## Wildlife Regions

## 862. SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has any Centralised Mechanism for the booking of Forest guest houses present across the wild life regions of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  such  mechanism  will  be  beneficial  to  promote  forest  tourism  in  the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) No Sir. Management of Protected Areas is the responsibility of the concerned State  Government.  Every  State  has  its  own  mechanism  and  in  most  Tiger Reserves, online booking facility is available.
- (c) The Government of India is not involved in revenue collection vis-a-vis entry and stay in National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries including Tiger Reserves and it is the subject matter falling under the State Government. Guidelines for tourism in Tiger Reserves have been issued and is available in public domain at www.projecttiger.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Decline in the Production of Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.    860 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 07.02.2017

## Decline in the Production of Urea

## 860   SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

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

- (a) whether there has been a sharp decline in the production of Urea and other fertilizers in the private sector companies during the last three years as  compared to the targets fixed;
- (b)    if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of the subsidy given to these companies during the said period ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  &  (b):    The  details  of  target  and  actual  production  of  Urea  &  P&K  fertilizers  in  the  Private Sector companies  during last three years are as under:-

(in 'LMT')

| Year    | Urea   | Urea       | P&K    | P&K        |
|---------|--------|------------|--------|------------|
|         | Target | Production | Target | Production |
| 2013-14 | 100.52 | 93.52      | 84.64  | 64.17      |
| 2014-15 | 105.37 | 93.05      | 91.00  | 69.26      |
| 2015-16 | 103.80 | 104.60     | 90.55  | 72.55      |

From the above table, it is seen that there was some shortfall in the  production of Urea  during 2013-14  and 2014-15 in the private sector due to non-availability of adequate Natural Gas. Production of Urea exceeded the target in 2015-16 following the announcement of New Urea Policy- 2015 with the objectives of maximizing indigenous urea production; promoting energy efficiency in the urea units; and to rationalize the subsidy burden on the Government.

Production of P&K fertilizers is less than target due to huge quantities of unsold stocks of P&K fertilizers in the field, temporary shutdown of some plants for maintenance and limitations on account of availability of raw materials. This is a temporary  phenomenon.

The gap between demand (requirement) and production is met through import.

- (c): Total    subsidy  granted  to  indigenous  Urea  producing  units  and  total  subsidy  given  for indigenous P&K Fertilizers units during the last three years are as under:-

## ( Rupees in Crore)

| Year                                                  |   2013-14 |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Total subsidy paid to indigenous urea producing units |     26500 |     38200 |     38200 |
| Total subsidy paid to indigenous P&K Fertilizers      |     15500 |     12000 |     11969 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: MSP for Bitter Ginger
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.858

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  7 TH  FEBRUARY, 2017

## MSP FOR BITTER GINGER

## 858.   SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the plight of the growers of bitter ginger in the country due to the price fall and the exploitation by the middlemen;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  regarding  the  special package or fixing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for bitter ginger; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) & (b): No representation has been received from any State, farmers' association/committee/sangha, individual, etc.
- (c) & (d): Government announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) for those agricultural crops which are widely grown, have large area under cultivation, are items of mass consumption with fairly long shelf life and are necessary for maintaining food security.  For  agricultural  and  horticultural  commodities  which  are perishable  in  nature and are not covered under Price Support Scheme (PSS), Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is implemented to protect the growers from making distress sale. The scheme is implemented when there is glut in the market and the prices of the crops tend to fall below economic level/cost of production.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 856 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Construction of Tubewells
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: JAY PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV

O.I.H

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.856

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH   FEBRUARY, 2017

## CONSTRUCTION OF TUBEWELLS

856. SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV:

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

- (a) whether any action plan has been made by the Government to encourage the marginal farmers all over the country to go for construction of subsidised tubewells;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of funds/subsidies given to farmers for the purpose, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (c): Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers'  Welfare  has  not  made  any  specific  action plan to encourage marginal farmers all over the country to go for construction of subsidised tube wells.  However, construction  of  tube  wells  at  feasible  locations  are  permissible  activity  under PMKSY,  provided  it  emanates  from  District  Irrigation  Plan  of  the  district  and  part  of  Annual Action Plan of the State, approved by State Level Sanctioning Committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 855 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: National Essay Competition on Dr. Ambedkar's Work
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 855 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2017

## NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION ON DR. AMBEDKAR'S WORK

855. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has been conducting national essay competition on Dr. Ambed work in English and Hindi every year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the Government  is  likely  to  conduct  the  essay  competition  in  other  regi languages also to give opportunities for people in rural areas to participate in th competition; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERM ENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) Yes, Madam
- (b)  Dr.  Ambedkar  Foundation  is  organizing  Dr.  Ambedkar  National  Essay  Competition students of Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools and Recognised Colleges / Institu Universities. In e ach category 03 prizes are awarded. In the school category Rs. 50,000/ - ,  Rs. 30,000/ - & 20,000/ - is presented to the first, second and third prize winners. In the U category the prizes are Rs. 1,00,000/ - , Rs. 50,000/ -& Rs. 25,000/ -respectively.
- (c) & (d) It has been decided to hold competition in regional languages and the Dr. Chairs  in  various  Universities  /  Institutions  have  been  requested  to  organize competition in respective regional languages.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Self Defence Training to Women
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 853

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH   FEBRUARY, 2017/ MAGHA 18, 1938 (SAKA) SELF DEFENCE TRAINING TO WOMEN

SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

†853. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  provide  self  defence training to women and other means for the defence in view of rise in the cases of crime against women;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the said training;
- (c)  the steps taken to open more women police stations in the country; and
- (d)  the  details  of  advisories  issued  to  States  and  police  departments  in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (b): Proposal has been recommended in principle by the Empowered  Committee  of  the  Nirbhaya  Fund  under  Ministry  of  Women and  Child Development  subject  to  the  condition that it  would  be considered  in  consultation  with  the  Department  of  School  Education, MHRD, if self defence training can be incorporated in the curriculum of girl's  school  for  classes  between  4 th   to  9 th .  The  scheme  envisages extending  funding  support  to  States/UTs for launching  programmes  on

## LS.US.Q.No.826 FOR 07.02.2017

self-defence  training  to  women  which  includes  basic  and  advanced training  of  persons  from  Government  Schools,  Colleges,  Girls  Students staying  in  Hostels,  Hostels  recognized  by  Social  Welfare  Department, Women belonging to BPL, Slum Dwellers, Students of Orphanage etc.

(c) to (d) :  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  being  State  subjects,  action  with respect to maintenance of law and order lies primarily in the domain of the  State  Governments.  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has  issued  advisories dated 04.09.2009, 22.04.2013 and 12.05.2015 to the State/UTs for taking steps to open all women police stations as per need, 24x7 women help desks  in  Police  Stations  and  increase  in  the  percentage  of  women  in police force to 33%. These advisories are available on website of MHA at www.mha.nic.in.

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