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Lok Sabha Question No. 2526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: New Pesticide Laboratories
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV, RODMAL NAGAR

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2526

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## NEW PESTICIDE LABORATORIES

2526.  SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV: SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

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

- (a) whether the  Government is considering  to  prepare  any  scheme to  set  up  new pesticide laboratories in the coming years;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  such  laboratories  proposed  to  be  set  up  in  various  States including Madhya Pradesh and Bihar; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (c): The  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  and  Farmers  Welfare  is implementing 'Strengthening and Modernization of Pest  Management  Approach' (SMPMA)  Scheme,  wherein,  grants  in  aid  are  provided  to  the  States,  inter  alia,  for strengthening  and  establishment  of  Pesticides  testing  Laboratories.  In  the  last  three years,  an  amount  of  Rs.  625.83  lakhs  have  been  sanctioned  to  the  States  under SMPMA Scheme. The details are at Annexure I.

Annexure -I

## Statement  of  Grant-in-Aid  provided  to  the  States  under  the  SMPMA Scheme

(Rs. in Lakhs)

| Sl. No.   | Name of the state   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17   |
|-----------|---------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| 1         | Jammu & Kashmir     | 32.90     |           |           |
| 2         | Odisha              | 15.00     |           |           |
| 3         | Sikkim              | 48.35     |           |           |
| 4         | Uttar Pradesh       | 71.10     |           |           |
| 5         | Arunachal Pradesh   |           | 54.00     |           |
| 6         | Jharkhand           |           | 50.00     |           |
| 7         | Madhya Pradesh      |           | 45.00     |           |
| 8         | Manipur             |           | 45.00     |           |
| 9         | Nagaland            |           | 57.45     |           |
| 10        | Andhra Pradesh      |           |           | 60.00     |
| 11        | Karnataka           |           |           | 20.00     |
| 12        | Mizoram             |           |           | 64.53     |
| 13        | Uttrakhand          |           |           | 17.50     |
| 14        | Gujarat             |           |           | 45.00     |
|           | Total               | 167.35    | 251.45    | 207.03    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: NERUDP
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2525 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## NERUDP

No. 2525.  DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU :

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state :-

- (a) the  salient  features  and  status  of  implementation  of  the  North
- Eastern Region Urban Development Programme (NERUDP); and (b) the details of funds allocated so far under NERUDP?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) The North Eastern Region Urban Development Programme (NERUDP) is being implemented in the capital cities of five North Eastern States viz. Agartala (Tripura), Aizawl (Mizoram), Gangtok (Sikkim), Kohima (Nagaland),    and    Shillong  (Meghalaya)  for  improvement  of  basic urban services in Water Supply, Sewage, and Solid Waste Management sectors at an estimated cost of Rs. 1371 crores ($ 286 million) funded by  70% loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the remaining 30% as a contribution by the Government of India (GoI).    This  funding  of  Rs  1371  crore  is  in  turn  provided  to  the participating States by the Government of India as 90% grant and 10% as loan. The Scheme spread over three Tranches approved by GoI on 26 February, 2009 will come to an end on 22 June, 2019.

Contd/-

- (b) The  funds  allocated  so  far  to  the  five  State  Capitals  including Consulting  Services  for  the  Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs (MoHUA) under NERUDP are as follows:

| Sl. No.   | City     | Funds allocated   |
|-----------|----------|-------------------|
| (i)       | Agartala | Rs 267 crores     |
| (ii)      | Aizawl   | Rs 547 crores     |
| (iii)     | Gangtok  | Rs 107 crores     |
| (iv)      | Kohima   | Rs 169 crores     |
| (v)       | Shillong | Rs 94 crores      |
| (vi)      | MoHUA    | Rs 7 crores       |
|           | Total    | Rs 1191 crores    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2523 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Possession of Flats
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2523

TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## POSSESSION OF FLATS

No. 2523 SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)   whether there has been a large number of complaints regarding
- delay by builders in delivering the possession of the houses/flats to the customers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that possession of the houses are handed over to the customers on the time?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (c):   The  Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs  has  been receiving complaints regarding delay by builders in delivering the possession  of  the  houses/flats  to  the customers. Land and Colonisation being State subjects, these complaints are referred to the State/Union Territory concerned for appropriate action.

The  Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs  does  not maintain information regarding delay by builders in delivering the possession  of  the  houses/flats  to  the customers.  Under  the  provisions  of  the  Real  Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, (Act), the Real Estate Regulatory Authority of the concerned State/Union Territory is required to publish and maintain a website of records  for  public  viewing  of  relevant  details  of  all  real estate projects for which registration has been given.

Further Section 4(2)(l)(D) of the Act provides for compulsory  deposit  of  seventy  per  cent  of  the  amount realized from allottees in a separate account to cover the cost of construction and land cost.

The  Act  also,  interalia,  makes  the  promoter  liable  for refund  of  amount,  with  interest  and  compensation,  in applicable  cases,  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of the  Act,  in  case  the  promoter  fails  to  complete  or  is unable  to  give  possession  of  the  apartment,  plot  or building  as  per  the  terms  of  the  agreement  for  sale  or duly completed by the specified date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Budget for Loan Waiver
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2519

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## BUDGET FOR LOAN WAIVER

2519.  SHRI HARISH MEENA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received requests from various States/UT Governments  demanding  additional  budget  for  loan  waiver  to  farmers  including Rajasthan; and
- (b) if so, details thereon and the action taken 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 PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2517 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: DBT System
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2517

TO BE ANSWERED ON:

02.01.2018

## DBT System

## 2517    SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to fast track the implementation of the Direct  Benefit  Transfer  (DBT)system  for  payment  of  fertilizer  subsidy  to farmers and if so, the detailers thereof;
- (b) whether  this  will  cause  significant  change  from  the  current  system  where firms  are  paid  subsidy  on  receipt  of  their  fertilizer  at  railhead  point  or  any approved godown of a district and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is well equipped with the new system and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has calculated how much each farmer will actually require  due  to  which  the  subsidy  cannot  be  directly  apportioned  to  the farmers; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZERS

## ( RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a): The  Government has introduced  Direct  Benefit  Transfer  (DBT)  system  for fertilizer  subsidy  on  Pilot  Basis  in  17  districts  across  the  country.    Based  on  the experience gained from pilot DBT, the Department has decided to launch the PanIndia Rollout of DBT in a phase-wise manner across all States/UTs.  As on date 19 States/UTs have been brought under DBT System.

(b): Under the proposed fertilizer DBT system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades shall be released to the fertilizer companies, on the basis of actual sales made by the  retailers  to  the  beneficiaries.    The  farmers  will  continue  to  pay  the subsidized price w.r.t. Urea and P&K fertilizers i.e. the fertilizers will be available for farmers,  as  before  at  reasonable  rates.    Sale  of  all  subsidised  fertilizers  to farmers/buyers will be made through Point of Sale (PoS) devices installed at each retailer  shop  and  the  beneficiaries  will  be  identified  through  Aadhaar  Card,  KCC, Voter Identity Card etc.

(c): Implementation of the DBT Scheme requires deployment of PoS devices at every  retailer  shop,  training  of  retailers,  making  sales  transactions  through  PoS devices at retail point.  Till date 85% of the PoS devices have been deployed, 4482 training sessions have been conducted and 1.7 lakh (approx.) retailers have been sensitized  across  the  country.    Efforts  are  being  made  to  augment  the  IT Infrastructure  and  manpower  to  support  the  implementation  of  DBT  across  the country in consultation with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

(d) & (e):   Does not arise in view of (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Wage Policy for Workers in CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2511 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## Wage policy for Workers in CPSEs

## 2511. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

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

- (a) whether  the  Wage  Policy  for  the  8 th round  of  wage  negotiations  for  workmen  in Central Public Enterprises would  be undertaken by the managements  of  the enterprises with the trade unions/ associations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any time frame has been fixed for effecting the wage revision; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a)    &  (b):  Department  of Public Enterprises (DPE) has issued guidelines vide OM No.W02/0015/2016-DPE(WC)-GL-XXIV/17 dated 24th November, 2017 conveying the decision of the Government that the 8th round of wage negotiations (which falls due on general basis from  01.01.2017)  with  the  workers  of  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (CPSEs)  may  be undertaken by the Managements of the Enterprises with their Trade Unions/Associations.
- (c)  &  (d):  As  per  guidelines,  management  of  the  CPSEs  would  be  free  to  negotiate  wage revision for workmen where the periodicity of wage settlement of five years or ten years has expired generally on 31.12.2016 keeping in view the affordability and financial sustainability of such wage revision for the CPSEs.

However,  no  time  frame  has  been  laid  down  in  the  guidelines  issued  by  the Government for completion of wage negotiations by the management of CPSEs with Trade Unions/Associations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Sindri Fertilizer Industry
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: PASHUPATI NATH SINGH, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2510+

TO BE ANSWERED

ON: 02.01.2018

## Sindri Fertilizer Industry

## 2510+  SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH: DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  revive  Sindri  Fertilizer  Industry  that present status;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  completed  all  the  formalities  to  revive  the above fertilizer industry; and
- (c) if so, the time by which the said fertilizer industry is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANING  AND  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  & FERILIZERS

(RAO  INDERJIT  SINGH)

(a) to (c) : Yes, Madam. The Cabinet had approved on 13.07.2016 to revive Sindri Fertilizer  factory  on  'nomination  basis'  by  setting  up  a  gas-based  Ammonia-Urea Plant of 1.27 Million Metric ton per annum (MMTPA) capacity.   Accordingly, a Joint Venture  (JV)  Company,  namely,  Hindustan  Urvarak  &  Rasayan  Limited  (HURL) has been formed to take up revival of Sindri Unit. JV Company HURL is conducting pre-project  activities.  Commercial  production from  Sindri  plant  is likely  to  start  by September, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: New Rake Points
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2506 † TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.01.2018

## New Rake Points

## †2506  SHRI GANESH SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to open new rake points for fertilizers at Obedullah  Ganj  (Distt.  Raison),  Singrauli  (Distt.  Singrauli)  Bargawa  (Distt. Singrauli) and Buthini (Distt. Sehore);
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  these  rake  points  are proposed to be opened; and
- (c) whether  there  is  a  need  for  strengthening  of  infrastructure  for  rake  points currently  being  operated  in  Madhya  Pradesh  and  if  so,  the  time  by  which such strengthening will be done?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## ( RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) & (b):   The rake points for all the commodities including fertilizers are opened by  Ministry  of  Railways  depending  upon  the  requirement  of  State  Governments/ Customers and taking into consideration the commercial viability of the rake points.

Ministry  of  Railways  has  informed  that  Rake  point  at  Obaidullah  Ganj  is included  in  the  ongoing  sanctioned  work  of  third  line  between  Itarsi-Habibganj section.      Singrauli  is  an  existing  rake  point  and  Bargawan  has  already  been notified as  rake  point. Further, a private  freight  terminal  has  already  been commissioned near Budni and there is no proposal for opening any rake point at Buthini.

- (c):      No,  Madam.  Strengthening  of  Infrastructure  for  rake  points  is  an  ongoing continuous process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Subsidy Benefits
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: JANAK RAM

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2502+

TO BE ANSWERED ON

: 02.01.2018

## Subsidy Benefits

## 2502  SHRI JANAK RAM:

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

- (a) whether the farmers are getting the expected benefit of subsidy on fertilizers and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether some companies are resorting to showing less production capacity and thereby receives huge subsidy on the basis of production percentage; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  to  ensure  that  poor  and  marginal  farmers  get  maximum benefit of subsidy?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPNDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF & FERTILIZERS

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a)  &  (c):      Government  of  India  is  providing  subsidy  to  importers/manufacturers/ marketers of Urea and P&K fertilizers for selling fertilizers at subsidized rates to the farmers including poor and marginal farmers.

The  Maximum  Retail  Price  (MRP)  of  Urea  is  statutorily  controlled  by  the Government. At present, it is Rs. 5360 per MT (exclusive of Central/State levies) w.e.f. 1 st November, 2012. Further, an extra MRP of 5% (of Rs. 5360/- per MT) is charged by the fertilizer manufacturing entities on Neem Coated Urea.

The difference between the delivered cost of fertilizers at farm gate and net market realization by the urea units is given as subsidy to the urea manufacturer/importer by the Government of India.

The  Government  has  implemented  Nutrient  Based  Subsidy  Policy  w.e.f. 1.4.2010 for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers.  Under the policy, a fixed amount  of  subsidy,  decided  on  annual  basis,  is  provided  on  subsidized  P&K fertilizers  depending on their nutrient content.  Under this policy, MRP is fixed by fertilizer companies as per market dynamics at reasonable level.

Accordingly, any farmer who is procuring Urea and P&K fertilizers is availing the benefit of subsidy provided by the Government of India.

(b):     At present, payment of subsidy is not linked with the production capacity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Knee Implants
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2500 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  January, 2018

## Knee Implants

2500. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  fixed  ceiling  prices  of  Knee  Implants  to  prevent unethical profiteering and ensure affordable and quality healthcare for all; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## 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): The Government has notified the ceiling prices of Knee Implants system on 16.08.2017 as a step to prevent unethical profiteering and to ensure affordable and quality healthcare for all. The notified ceiling prices are effective from August 16, 2017, the  date  of  its  publication  in  Government  Gazette.  The  Government,  while  fixing  the ceiling  prices,  has  kept  interest  of  all  the  stakeholders  in  mind  and  prices  have  been fixed accordingly, which are as follows:

| Type of Knee Implant                             | Average MRP Earlier (Rupees)   | Average Price Reduction   | New Ceiling Price and MRP* (Rupees)   |
|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Cobalt Chromium (most widely used)               | 1,58,324                       | 65%                       | 54,720                                |
| Special Metal like Titanium & Oxidized Zirconium | 2,49,251                       | 69%                       | 76,600                                |
| High Flexibility Implant                         | 1,81,728                       | 69%                       | 56,490                                |
| Revision Implants                                | 2,76,869                       | 59%                       | 1,13,950                              |

*Companies will print the MRP by adding GST on these ceiling prices

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2499 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Cold Storage Infrastructure
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BHARATI DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL, SUBHASH PATEL, BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL, RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2499

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## COLD STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

2499.  DR. BHARATIBEN D. SHYAL: SHRI SUBHASH PATEL: SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL: SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

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

- (a) whether a grant-in-aid of 35 per cent of the total cost is provided for installation of cold  storage  infrastructure,  including  transport,  plant,  machinery  and  technical  civil works in general areas to the interested farmers in the country particularly to small and marginal farmers and farmer's self-help groups; and
- (b) if so, the total number of farmers and farmer's self-help groups benefited from the scheme in the country during the last three years, the details thereof, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) & (b): Government of India is implementing Mission for Integrated Development of  Horticulture  (MIDH)  and  Pradhan  Mantri  Kissan  SAMPADA  Yojana  under  which assistance  is  available  for  establishment  of  cold  storage/cold  chain  and  refrigerated transport vehicle projects.

Credit linked back ended subsidy of 35% in general areas and 50% in hilly and scheduled  areas  for  capital  cost  of  project  which  includes  plant  &  machinery  and technical  civil  works  is  available.  Under  these  schemes  assistance  can be  availed  by individuals,  group  of  farmers/growers/  consumers,  partnership/proprietary  firms,  Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmers Producer Organization (FPOs), companies, corporations, cooperatives, cooperative marketing federations, local bodies, Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) & marketing boards and State Governments.

The  component  of  cold  storage  under  these  schemes  is  project  based  and entrepreneur  driven.  The  storage  facilities  are  used  by  farmers  on  rental  and  price arbitrage  models.  The  number  of  farmers  using  these  facilities  varies  from  place  to place, crop to crop and season to season.

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