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Lok Sabha Question No. 2681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: CRPF’s Helpline in J&K
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2681

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017/ SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

CRPF'S HELPLINE IN J&K

2681. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the CRPF's helpline in Jammu and Kashmir has drawn a blank;

- (b) whether the helpline was started by the CRPF some months back amid the strife over the last one year in an attempt to reach out to the masses;
- (c) whether it is true that while the phones ring continuously and calls are made every two minutes on an average, the complainants don't speak most of the time; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The  CRPF  Helpline  was  launched  on  16.06.2017.  The  helpline  is getting  good  response  with  callers  seeking  help  in  matters  relating  to medical  assistance,  misbehavior  by  anti-socials,  recruitment  details  and complaints about unavailability of civic amenities. They also seek assistance  in  organizing  sports  events  and  improving  sports  facilities especially in rural areas. Thus, Helpline has not drawn a blank.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2681 FOR 1.8.2017

(b): The Helpline has been started to build bridge of trust and confidence with citizens.

(c): It  is  true  that  some  calls  are  silent.  It  is  difficult  to  attribute  a particular  reason  though  it  may  possibly  be  that  citizens  are  trying  to confirm about the existence of toll free helpline.

(d): CRPF has undertaken Publicity Campaigns through print, electronics, social media and audio-visual media also to reach out to every Kashmiri and for increasing the awareness about CRPF Helpline among local public.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Use of Air Power against Naxals
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR, Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2675

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017/ SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

USE OF AIR POWER AGAINST NAXALS

2675. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR: SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  involve  Army  in  the  fight against naxals in various parts of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is also considering to use air power to beat the naxal;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e)  whether  the  Government  has  assured  to  provide  dedicated  MI-17 helicopters  to  supplement  anti  LWE  efforts  to  the  State  Government  of Odisha; and

(f) if so, the progress and time by which the MI-17 helicopters are likely to be made available to the State?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): No Madam.

(e) & (f): The Centre has not given  any  assurance  to  the  Government  of

Odisha for provision of dedicated MI-17 helicopters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2672 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Organic Farming in Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NINONG ERING

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2672

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017

## ORGANIC FARMING IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH

## 2672.      SHRI NINONG ERING:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to promote organic farming in the State of Arunachal Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  encouraged  food  processing  operation  in  the  regions  of Arunachal Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  double  the  farmers  income  in  the  State  of Arunachal Pradesh ?

## 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): Government  is  promoting  organic  farming        through      dedicated  schemes    of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana ( PKVY)  in all the States including  Arunachal  Pradesh  and Mission  Organic  Value  Chain  Development    for  North  Eastern    Region  (MOVCDNER)  under National  Mission  of  Sustainable  Agriculture  (NMSA)    through    cluster  approach.  Under  the PKVY scheme, 19 clusters have been allocated to the State of Arunachal Pradesh.  A Fund of Rs 51.41  lakhs  and  Rs  81.08  lakhs  was  released  during  2015-16  and  2016-17  under  PKVY scheme .

The MOVCDNER aims   at development of certified organic production in a value chain mode to  link  growers  with  consumers  and  to  support  the  development  of  entire  value  chain stating from production to integrated processing units to marketing i.e end to end value chain for doubling of farmer's income. Under the scheme  250 Farmer Interest Groups (FIG) has been formed  covering 5000 area and  3960   farmers and funds of Rs.779.31 and Rs.522.65  was released during 2015-16-2016-17 respectively .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2671 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Emission from Coal Plants
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PRATIMA MONDAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2671

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2017

## Emission from Coal Plants

## 2671. SHRIMATI PRATIMA MONDAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing damage caused by emission produced from  coal  fired  power  plants  that  produce  sulphur  dioxide  affecting  health  of  people, damaging flora and fauna, buildings and monuments of archaeological importance and if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (b) whether the Government has initiated any action to strengthen R&D and technological initiatives  in  order  to  come  up  with  solutions  to  remove  the  sulphur  dioxide  from  the emitted gas and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of the new research findings that the effect of emission of  sulphur  dioxide  from  the  Northern  Hemispheres  has  changed  the  relative  rate  of warming in the southern hemispheres; and
- (d) if so, whether the Government has taken action to address this issue as a global concern?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

(a) to (d) High levels of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) in environment above specified limits can adversely affect health of people. However, as per the data available under the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP), the values of SO2 are generally well within the  permissible  limit.  The  steps  taken  to  reduce  pollution  from  thermal  power  plants include stricter emission limit for particulate matter, SO2 & NOx, use of beneficiated coal, mandatory use of flyash to achieve 100 % flyash utilization, conservation of water, etc. Government takes note of various reports published from time to time and has already taken steps to strengthen environmental standards relating to thermal power plants.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Submission of Annual Returns by NGOs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HEMAMALINI, BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2670

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017/ SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL RETURNS BY NGOs

SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:

2670. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  sent  notices  to  several  NGOs  and  taken action against certain NGOs for not submitting their annual returns;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  is  mandatory  for  any  NGO  which  receives  funds  from  the Government to submit their annual returns;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  transparency  in  receipt and utilisation of funds by the NGOs?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes  Madam.  About  6,000  NGOs  have  been  served  show  cause notices for not submitting annual returns for various Financial years for the period  2010-11  to  2015-16.  The  details  of  these  NGOs  is  available  on website www.fcraonline.nic.in of Ministry of Home Affairs.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2670 FOR 1.8.2017

(C) & (d): As per FCRA,2010 and rules made thereunder, every person who receives  foreign  contribution  under  FCRA,2010,  shall  submit  a  signed  or digitally signed report electronically online with scanned copies of income and  expenditure  statement,  receipt  and  payment  account  and  balance sheet  for  every  financial  year    within  nine  months  of  the  closure  of  the financial year.

(e): The  details  of  receipts  and  utilization  of  foreign  funds  are  being furnished    by  NGOs  in  their  Annual  Returns.  The  same  are  monitored  in accordance with the  provisions of FCRA 2010, and rules made thereunder. `

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Business Platform for Food Processors
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, DHARMENDRA YADAV, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2668

ANSWERED ON.1 ST  AUGUST, 2017

## BUSINESS PLATFORM FOR FOOD PROCESSORS

## 2668.   DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ANUGA, world's largest promotional and investment trade fair organised in Germany recently and if so, the aims of signing this MoU;
- (b) whether  the  said  MoU  is  signed  to  create  a  business  platform  for  Indian  Food  Processors  and exporters and also to put Indian Food and cuisine at Global platform which will help to create an opportunity to double the income of farmers and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  create  the  next  level  of  market  for  Indian  Food Processing Industries in partnership with ANUGA and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (d): Yes Madam, on consideration of a proposal from M/s. Koelnmesse GmbH, Germany, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Department of Commerce (DoC), Government of India  have  signed  a  contract  on  15.03.2017  with  M/s.  Koelnmesse  GmbH  for  India  being  the  Partner Country for ANUGA 2017, which is the leading international trade fair for food and beverages to be held at Cologne Exhibition Centre in Germany from 7 th -11 th October 2017.

The main objective of signing this contract is to tap the immense opportunity from this event to promote Brand  India  in  the  global  food  business  platform  and  create  a  business  platform  for  Indian  Food Processors and exporters and help put Indian food processors, foods and cuisine on the Global platform.

Anuga attracts over 7000 exhibitors from all over the world and is expected to have 160000 trade visitors from  over  190  countries.  The  range  of  products  and  services  presented  at  Anuga  covers  food  and beverages as well as technology for the trade and the food services/catering market.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2666 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Flood Lights on Border Areas
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2666

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017/ SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA) FLOOD LIGHTS ON BORDER AREAS

2666. SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government has any plan to install flood lights on border roads including in Assam;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the allocation of funds, border-wise;

(c)  whether any time frame has been specified for completion of the said work; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

ANSWER

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

(a) to  (d):    The  border  floodlight  installation  has  been  carried  out  along Indo-Pakistan  Border  (IPB)  and  Indo-Bangladesh  Border  (IBB)  including Assam. Along IBB, floodlight  in  2398.16  km  has  been  installed  and  along IPB, floodlight in 1943.76 km has been installed. The budget allocation for floodlight  work  along  both  Indo-Bangladesh  Border  and  Indo-Pakistan Border  is  Rs.  50  Crore  each  during  the  year  2017-18.  The  sanctioned floodlight work along IBB is targeted for completion by December, 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2665 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Padma Awards to Farmers
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2665

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017/ SHRAVANA 10, 1939 (SAKA)

PADMA AWARDS TO FARMERS

2665. SHRI RAJU SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether any farmer or farmer leader has ever been honoured with the civilian  honour  of  the  country  like  Padmashree,  Padma  Vibhushan,  Bharat Ratna, so far;
- (b) if so, the names and details of such farmers and farmer leaders, Statewise;
- (c) if not, the reasons for not conferring any civilian honours on them so far;
- (d) whether the Government proposes bring the farmers within the scope of civilian  honour  by  amending  any  laws  of  the  country  in  case  these  laws deprived the farmers of civil honour; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be  done  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (e):-  Any  person,  (including  farmer  and  farmer  leader)  without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex (excluding serving Government  servants  and  those  working  in  PSUs,  except  doctors  and scientists) is eligible for Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree Awards. These awards are given in all disciplines/fields of activities. The details of these awards given to farmers and farmer leaders are, however, not maintained separately.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2664 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Agriculture Projects in Desert Areas
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, DHARMENDRA YADAV, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2664

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2017

## AGRICULTURE PROJECTS IN DESERT AREAS

2664.     DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

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

- (a) whether any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between India and Israel about the agriculture and irrigation projects and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any agriculture projects are being run in the desert or low rainfall areas in the country with the cooperation of Israel;
- (c) the manner in which the country's agriculture sector is likely to be benefited therefrom;
- (d) whether such projects will be implemented in the Vidarbha region also; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) to (e): An Agreement for cooperation in the field of Agriculture between India and Israel has      been  signed      on  24 th December,  1993  covering  areas  such  as  water  and  soil management, arid and semi arid crop production, fruit and vegetable production, post harvest and processing technologies, plant and animal sciences, plant protection and control, veterinary sciences, agri-business, farm mechanization and technology, agricultural training and extension, agricultural research, agro-forestry.
- 27 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in the areas of fruits and vegetables, flowers, date palm and  brackish  water  in  the  states  of  Haryana,  Maharashtra,  Gujarat,    Punjab,  Rajasthan, Karnataka,  Bihar,Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Mizoram have been sanctioned. Out of these, 19 Centers of Excellence have been completed.  Out of 27 Center of Excellence sanctioned, Center of Excellence for fruits at Sirsa, Haryana,  Center of Excellence for Kesar Mango  at  Junagadh  in  Gujarat  and  Center  of  Excellence  for  Date  Palm  Farm  in  Jaisalmer, Rajasthan are in the desert areas.

The  benefits  accruing  are  in  the  nature  of  capacity  building,  knowledge  exchange through visits of scientists and technicians, exchange of genetic resources, etc.

Center  of  Excellence  for citrus  established at Horticulture Section  of College  of Agriculture, Nagpur is in Vidarbha region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2663 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: e-Waste
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: M. K. RAGHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2663

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2017

## e-Waste

## 2663. SHRI  M.K. RAGHAVAN:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  recently  e-waste  has  been  imported  into  the  country  for dumping; and
- (b) if so, the measures taken by the Government to curb such dumping including on the high seas of Indian Territory?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a) & (b)  The  import  of  waste  including  e-waste  is  regulated  under  Hazardous  and  Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. As per these rules, no import of waste for dumping in the country is permitted.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Promotion of PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2661 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2017 Promotion of PSUs

## 2661. SHRI  BHARAT SINGH

## Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government  proposes to promote the Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs)  particularly in rural and backward areas of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  if not,  the reason therefor;
- (d)  the  proposals  received  by  Government  from  the  State  Governments    in  this regard. State-wise: and
- (e) the action taken so far by the  Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) to (e): Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) function under the administrative control of their line Ministries/Departments. The concerned administrative Ministries/ Departments / CPSEs take a decision to set up their units in various parts of the country based on commercial considerations, their priorities and the prevailing investment climate. The proposals in this regard are received by the concerned ministries/ departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2660 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-01
Subject: Retail Market
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, NINONG ERING

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2660

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2017

## RETAIL MARKET

2660.  SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA: SHRI NINONG ERING:

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- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  recently  decided  to  adopt  a  three  pronged  approach  to revitalize the country's retail and wholesale trades;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard;
- (c) whether  a  regulatory  body  is  likely  to  be  established  for  national  internal  trade  (retail  and wholesale) and a Board for internal trade; and
- (d) if so, the purpose of constituting a regulatory body as well as a Board for internal trade and the extent to which the common man will be benefited by these measures?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  & (b)  : Retail Trade is a State Subject governed by the Shops and Establishment Act administered by State Governments.

- (c) :

No such proposal is under consideration.

- (d) :

Does not arise in view of (c) above.

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