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Lok Sabha Question No. 6300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Buses in Delhi/NCR
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6300

ANSWERED ON 5 TH  APRIL, 2018

## BUSES IN DELHI/NCR

6300. SHRI NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are lakhs of commuters in Delhi and NCR using public transport;
- (b) if  so,  the  number of DTC and cluster buses being run by the Government for these commuters;
- (c) whether commuters relying on public transport have to wait for hours due to shortage of buses;
- (d) if so, whether the Government is making any plans for resolving the said the problem;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f) the other steps proposed to improve public transport in Delhi/NCR?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes Madam.
- (b) Currently, DTC has a fleet of 3944 buses to cater the City & NCR routes.  The number of cluster buses is 1648.
- (c) to (e) No, however, tenders have been invited for 1000 DTC and 1000 cluster buses. Further, there is a plan to engage 1000 electric buses through cluster scheme.
- (f)  E-rickshaws  are  being  promoted  by  providing  subsidy.  10000  new  auto-rickshaw permit were issued recently. Metro Network of 250 kms is operational and another 100 kms will added with the completion of Metro Phase-III. DMRC has proposed 103.93 kms length in six corridor in Phase IV of Metro Network. DMRC has also formed a subsidiary to provide better last mile connectivity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: National Sports Tournament in Manipur
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 6299 TO BE ANSWERD ON 05.04.2018

National Sports Tournament in Manipur

## 6299. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

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

- (a) whether any National Sports Tournament had been organised in Manipur recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the number of teams that participated in the tournament; and
- (c) the details of funds spent by the Government on that tournament?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [COL . RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD . )]

- (a) to (c): Madam, National Championships are organized by the concerned National Sports Federations. Recently the following National Championships were organized in Manipur :(1) 8 th  Hockey India Senior Men Division B National Championship from 7 th to 21 st  January, 2018 organized at Imphal, Manipur by Hockey India. 32 teams participated in the championship. Financial assistance was not sought from the Government for this event by Hockey India. 37 th  Junior National Kho Kho Championship for boys and girls has been conducted  from  26 th   to  30 th   March,  2018  at  Thoubal,  Manipur  by  Kho  Kho Federation  of  India  for  which  Rs.  7.00  lakhs  has  been  sanctioned  by  the
- (2) Government. Total 26 State-teams participated in the championship.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Speed Governors
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6298

ANSWERED ON 5 TH  APRIL, 2018

## SPEED GOVERNORS

## 6298.  SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  installation  of  thespeed  governors  in  commercial  vehicles  has  been  made mandatory with the aim ofreducing road accidents by limiting thespeed of commercial vehicles to 80 kmph and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the decision of the Government making speed governors in all commercial vehicles mandatory  has  been  opposed  by  Taxi  operators  at  large,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the response of the Government thereto;

(c) whether the Government has ensured implementation of its order by all commercial vehicle owners; and

(d)  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highwayshas issued notification numberG.S.R 290(E) dated 15th April, 2015, making it mandatory for all transport vehicles to be equipped with speed limiting  device/speed  governor  by  1st  October,  2015  except  two  wheelers,  three  wheelers, quadricycles, four wheeled and used for carriage of passengers and their luggage, with seating capacity  not  exceeding  eight  passengers  in  addition  to  driver  seat  (M1  Category)  and  not exceeding  3500  kilogram  gross  vehicle  weight,  fire  tenders,  ambulances,  police  vehicles  and verified and certified by a testing agency specified in rule 126 to have  maximum rated speed of not more than 80 kilometre per hour.

- (b) Ministry had  received a lot of representations from  various stakeholders stating difficulties  in  equipping  speed  governors  in their  vehicles  by  1 st October,  2015.  After considering this, the Government has issued a S.O notification 2687(E) dated 1 st October, 2015 giving an extension for fitment of speed limiting device/ speed governor upto01 st day of April, 2016.  Further,  the  Government  has  issued  notification  G.S.R  424(E)  dated  01 st May,  2017 mandating fitment of speed limiting device/speed governor in four wheeled and used for carriage of passengers and their luggage, with seating capacity not exceeding eight passengers in addition to driver seat (M1 Category) and not exceeding 3500-kilogram gross vehicle weight.

(c)  &  (d)  The  implementation  of  the  Central  Motor  Vehicles  Rules,  1989  comes  under  the purview of State government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Proposals for Development of Major Ports
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: DEVENDRA (ALIAS) BHOLE SINGH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOKSABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 6295

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## 6295. SHRI DEVENDRA SINGH BHOLE:

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- (a) whether the Government  has received any proposals from various States for development  of Major Ports; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken/being taken by the Government thereon, State/Port-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SFIIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKzuSHNAN)

(a) & (b): In 2015, State Govemment of Andhra Pradesh proposed Ministry of Shipping to develop Duggirajupatnam as a Major Port in Andhra Pradesh under Andhra Pradesh reorganization  Acl, 2014. Subsequently,  the rnatter was examined  by MTI Aayog, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Finance and Govemment of Andhra Pradesh  and it has been concluded  that the project  will not be viable due to strong competition  from nearby  ports of Krishnapatnam, Ennore and Chennai. Ministry of Shipping has requested Govemment  of Andhra Pradesh to fumish their comments on the recommendations  of NITI Aayog and also to suggest altemative site(s) for development  of a Major Port in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Govemment of Andhra Pradesh has not suggested any alternative  site so far.
Lok Sabha Question No. 6290 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Projects under DDUGJY
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6290 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## PROJECTS UNDER DDUGJY

6290. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  National  Thermal  Power  Corporation  (NTPC)  and  some  other  public sector power companies have been entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana in some States of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

- (c) whether many projects under the Yojana have not been granted approval;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) & (b) : Under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Jammu & Kashmir has entrusted execution of some new projects to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).  NTPC is implementing some projects under RE component of DDUGJY in Odisha.

(c) to (e) : All the proposals/Detailed Project Reports received from the State Governments under DDUGJY, have been sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Targets for Cleaning of Ganga River
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †6287

ANSWERED ON 05.0 4.201 8

## TARGETS FOR CLEANING OF GANGA RIVER

## †628 7. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV

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

(a) whether the Government has fixed target of cleaning the Ganga river from 80 to 90 pe the year 2019 and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whethe r the Government has formulated or is going to formulate any action plan in this and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION & HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ( DR. SATYA PAL SINGH )

(a) to (c) Cleaning of river is a continuous process and the Government of India is supplem the  efforts  of  the  State  Governments  by  providing  financial  assistance.  The  Governme launched NamamiGange Programme covering short term, medium term and long term activitie Under  Short  term  activities  certain  entry  level  activities  which  cover  development crematoria & river surface cleaning activities etc have been taken up.

Under  Medium  term activities,  existing  Sewage  Treatment  Plant  (STP)  and  Efflue Treatment Plant (ETP) are being upgraded and new STP & ETPs are being established. Bes rural sanitation has been taken up in the villages on the banks of river Ganga. The long plan  involves  restoration  of  wholesomeness  of  river  Ganga  and  maintaining  the  ecolog geological integrity of river.

The Central Government approved the ''Namami Gange'' Program on 13th May, 2015 wit an outlay of Rs 20,000 crore as a comprehensive a pproach to rejuvenate the river Ganga and its tributaries ,under one umbrella ,by consolidating the existing ongoing efforts and planning fo concrete action plan for the future. Efforts are being made to complete Short term & Med projects by 202 0.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Human Resource Availability in Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 6286 (To be answered on the April 2018) Sth

## HUMAN RESOURCE AVAILABILITY IN AVIATION SECTOR

6286.

SHRI ANTO ANTONY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION' : ` \_

be pleased to state: -

- (@) whether the Government has recently signed a tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Air Transport Association (ATA) and the National Aviation University to enhance human resource availability in India 's aviation industryi and
- (6) if so, the details thereof including its salient features?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

() & (6): A tripartite understanding has been reached between the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the National Aviaticn University (NAU) of the Government of India on the one hand; and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the other, in order to expand the pool of civil aviation professionals and to extend the reach Of affordable vocational training in various aviation disciplines to students throughout India through the following: (a) academic cooperation between NAU and IATA and crosstraining infrastructure in india to increase the student intake in aviatior streamg anda(c) development of alliances with various public and private sector training institutions across India through specific incentives O training modules as well as ensuring Of course delivery and assessments provided by IATA.
Lok Sabha Question No. 6285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Regulations in Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BHARATI DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 6285

## TO BE ANSWERD ON 05.04.2018

Regulations in Sports

†6285. DR. BHARATIBEN D. SHYAL:

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

- (a) whether the self-regulatory framework in various sports establishments in the country is not sufficient to protect honest sportspersons and to maintain utmost integrity in the field of sports;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  any  law  to  curb  corrupt practices like betting, age related frauds, doping, match fixing and intentional under performance by sportspersons; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [COL . RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD . )]

- (a)  &  (b):  Madam,  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs)  are  responsible  and accountable  for  the  overall  management,  direction,  control,  regulation, promotion and development of respective sports disciplines. NSFs are required to discharge their responsibilities in consonance with the principles of sports ethics laid down in the Olympic Charter or in the charter of the Indian Olympic Association  or  the  relevant  International  Federation.  Further,  NSFs  are required to comply with the Government guidelines on citizenship criteria for selection of national team, prevention of sexual harassment, etc. To prevent age fraud in sports, Government has issued National Code against Age Fraud in Sports. NSFs are required to follow this Code. To prevent doping in sports

actions are taken as per the rules of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Also, the law enforcement agencies of the Government take action to curb the incidents of unfair practices in sports. The existing  guidelines  /  instructions  are  considered  adequate  to  protect  the honest sportspersons. (c) & (d): Government has drafted a legislation to curb corrupt / unethical practices affecting the integrity of sports and fair play in relation to national and  international  sporting  events  and  for  matters  incidental  thereto  which includes  match  fixing  and  deliberate  underperformance,  etc.  The  draft legislation  defines  sports  frauds,  provides  for  punishment  to  offenders  and also mentions the court competent to try cases. The proposed legislation is in the stage of consultation with stakeholders and a definite time frame cannot be laid down by when the same would be enacted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: PESA Act
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6284

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## PESA Act

## 6284. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a)   whether the provisions of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas), (PESA) Act are not being adhered to in areas where it is compulsory;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)   whether any assessment has been made on the implementation and the effectiveness of the Act; and

(b)   if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) & (b):   The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas), (PESA)  Act 1996 extends Part IX of the Constitution with certain modifications and exceptions, to the Fifth Schedule  Areas  of  10  States viz. Andhra  Pradesh,  Chhattisgarh,  Gujarat,  Himachal  Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana. The Act envisages strengthening of Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule Areas to enable them to function effectively as the basic institutions for people's participation ensuring transparency and accountability within the Panchayati Raj system.  The success of implementation of PESA in the Fifth Schedule Areas varies from State to State keeping in view the actions taken by the States in creating facilitating environment for proper functioning of Gram Sabhas and Gram Panchayats through formulation of  Rules,  harmonising  State  Subject  Laws  and  Panchayati  Raj  Acts  with  PESA  Acts  and providing adequate manpower and infrastructure for undertaking various activities in Panchayats in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

(c) to (d):   There have been many studies related to various dimensions of the implementation and effectiveness of PESA Act by different organisations. Important such studies sponsored by Ministry of Panchayati Raj include 'Study of Specific Central Laws Relating to Scheduled Areas with a view to harmonize their provision with the aims and objectives of the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act 1996' by Indian Law Institute, New Delhi and State wise report on PESA Implementation - Some Essential Prerequisites and Suggestions by Enviro Legal Defence Firm (ELDF), Noida.
Lok Sabha Question No. 6283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Har Khet Ko Pani under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6283

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## HAR KHET KO PANI UNDER MGNREGS

## 6283.   SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken a decision to give priority to provide 'Har Khet Ko Pani'  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi Sinchayee Yojana by the year 2022 and to give priority  to  raise  the  embankments  of  fields  to  retain  water  therein  under  Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  all  the  farmers  have  been  included  in  this  scheme  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a)&(b): The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana was launched on 1 st July, 2015 with the motto of 'Har Khet Ko Paani' for providing end-to end solutions in irrigation supply chain, viz. water sources, distribution network and farm level applications. PMKSY adopts State  level  planning  and  projectised  execution  that  allows  States  to  draw  up  their  own irrigation development based on District Irrigation Plans and State Irrigation Plans. The work relating  to  embankment  of  fields  to  retain  water  therein  under  Mahatma  Gandhi  National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is permitted.

(c)&(d):  The  MGNREGS  provide  for  the  enhancement  of  livelihood  security  of  the households in rural areas of the country by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work including farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Upgradation Work of Mumbai-Goa NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 6281 ANSWERED ON  5 th  APRIL, 2018

## UPGRADATION WORK OF MUMBAI-GOA NHS

## 6281.   SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

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

be pleased to state:

(a)  whether works related to upgradation of Mumbai-Goa National Highway (NH) to four lane has been delayed for long;

(b) the details of factors responsible for slow progress of the project and the steps taken by the Government to expedite the works related to the project;

(c)  the  details  of  sections  completed on the above-mentioned highway till date; (d) the time by which the work is likely to be completed; and

(e) the details of estimated expenditure to be incurred on the said project?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (b) :  One  work of four laning of Panvel-Indapur from Km. 0 to Km. 84 of MumbaiGoa section of NH-66 is delayed due to delay in forest and wildlife clearance, land acquisition, delayed diversion of salt pan land & slow progress of work by the Concessionaire.  Most of these issues have now been resolved and the 4-laning of Panvel-Indapur section is under implementation.  Rest of works have recently been awarded and under implementation except one section of Zarap to Patradevi which is completed.

(c)  to (d):  21.50 km section of Zarap to Patradevi and about 38.4 Km length of Panvel-Indapur section  of  Mumbai  -  Goa  section  of  NH-66  has  been  completed.    Work  is  in  various  stage  of implementation  in  balance  length.    The  complete  work  on  Mumbai-Goa  section  of  NH-66  is targeted for completion by June, 2020.

(e) : Estimated  expenditure  to  be  incurred  on  the  said  project  would  be  Rs.  14,776  crore (approx.).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Textile and Apparel Exports
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6278 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## TEXTILE AND APPAREL EXPORTS

6278.   SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

(a) the  extent  to  which  the  textile  and  apparel  exports  from  the  country  is contributing to its total export during each of the last three years;

(b) whether the Government proposes to give the required push to the Textile industry to increase the textile and apparel export more than double in future and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures being taken by Government to achieve this target?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र      मंरी (श्री अज      )

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

(a): India's textile and apparel exports including handicrafts contributed 13%, 15.1% and 14.4% in India's total exports during 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2017-18 respectively.

(b) & (c): To  increase  exports  of  textile  and  apparel  sector,  Government announced a special package for garments and made-ups. Under the scheme of Rebate of State Levies, Rs 2230 crores has been released to exporters of garment and made-ups since September 2016.  The rates under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) have been enhanced from 2% to 4% for apparel and madeups w.e.f. 1 st November 2017. Further, IGST has been exempted on import under Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG). Government is also providing interest rate subvention for pre and post shipment credit for the textile sector and gives assistance to exporters under Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme.

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