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Lok Sabha Question No. 3732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Employment under PMKVY
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI, GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3732 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## EMPLOYMENT UNDER PMKVY

† 3732. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  youth  got  employed  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas Yojana ( PMKVY);
- (b) whether  any  annual  target  has  been  set  under  the  PMKVY,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether works under the PMKVY is progressing as per the prescribed target, at present and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether provision of financial assistance and incentive has also been made to connect more and more youth with the PMKVY and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

- (a) Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY)  2015-16,  it  was  not mandatory  for  Training  providers  to  report  employment  data.  However,  under  PMKVY 2016-20, which started from 2nd October 2016, placement tracking is mandatory. As on 31 st July 2017, a total of 2.9 lakh candidates have been provided placements offer.
- (b) to (d) PMKVY 2016-20 aims to train one crore youth for 4 years (2016-2020) with a  total  outlay  of  Rs  12,000  crores.  Further,  under  PMKVY,  as  on  6 th July  2017,  total 30,67,080 candidates are trained / undergoing training across country, including under PMKVY 2015-16.

Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 500 is being provided as monetary reward to  candidate  on  completion  of  training.  Further,  the  focus  on  employment  has  been significantly enhanced. The last 20% payment to training partner would be made only after wage employment/self-employment to atleast 70% of the trained candidates were provided by TPs. Scheme incentivizes Training Centers (TCs)/ Training Partners (TPs) for  facilitating  placement  of  the  trained  candidates.  TCs  are  mandated  to  organize placement/rozgar melas every six month with the support of Sector Skill Councils.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Electrical Propulsion
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

- (a)
- (b)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3730

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 09, 2017

## ELECTRICAL PROPULSION

3730.   SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to incorporate electrical propulsion as an alternative to the use of chemical propellants;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and how electrical propulsion is more useful than chemical propellants; and
- (c) the  time  by  which  India  will  be  capable  of  launching  heavy satellites  of  5-6  tonnes  which  ISRO  are  currently  launching from European Space Agency's Arianne Rocket?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- Yes, Madam.
- Launch  vehicles  inject  the  communication  satellites  into  an elliptical Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The orbit of the satellite  is  then  raised  from  GTO to a higher circular orbit by imparting  necessary  increase  in  velocity  using  the  satellite

propulsion system. Presently, ISRO satellites employ Chemical Propulsion System (CPS) for the orbit raising operation. Electric Propulsion System can perform the same operation by making  use  of  solar  power  and  ion  thrusters.  The  amount  of propellant required to carry out such operation is much lower than  the  propellant  required  for  chemical  propulsion.  This results  in  significant  reduction  in  the  lift-off  mass  of  the satellite.  However,  the  time  required  for  orbit  raising  using electric  propulsion  system  is  much  longer  compared  to  the chemical propulsion system. (c) The capability to launch heavy satellites of 5-6 tonnes to the Geosynchronous  Transfer  Orbit  (GTO)  will  be  achieved  after the development and qualification of the Semi-cryogenic engine & stage are successfully completed. The Semicryogenic  engine  is  under  development  and  the  first  Semicryogenic engine hardware is expected to be qualified by 2019. The Semi-cryogenic stage using this engine is expected to be qualified for flight use by 2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Multi Skill Training Institutes
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3729 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## MULTI SKILL TRAINING INSTITUTES

## 3729.  SHRI DUSHYANT  CHAUTALA:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  &  ENTREPRENEURSHIP  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  had  planned  for  setting  of  1500  Multi  Skill  Training Institutes (MSTIs) across the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  present  status  of  this  proposal  as  well  as  the number of MSTIs established till now, State-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  also  been  providing  financial  assistance  to  the States for this purpose; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  total  number  of  beneficiaries  under  this programme State-wise since inception of the same?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

- (a) Yes  Madam,  the  Government  has  planned  for  setting  up  of  1500  Multi  Skill Training Institutes (MSTIs) in unserved blocks/underserved areas across country.
- (b) to (d) The scheme is under the process of Government Approval.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Pruning of Trees
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANANDRAO  ADSUL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3728 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 09, 2017.

## PRUNING OF TREES

## NO. 3728 SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

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

- (a) Whether CPWD Horticulture Department has got complaints  of the pruning of trees of various  colonies in Delhi including  Minto  Road, New Delhi during the last two years;
- (b) if so, the steps taken by the CPWD in this regard;
- (c) whether tree pruning has been pending for a long time for the want of clearance of Forest Department, Government of Delhi; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the CPWD to expedite the work to solve the problem of the residents?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) : Yes, Madam.
- (b) to (d) :  Complaints received regarding pruning of trees are sent to the Forest Department, Delhi Government for obtaining necessary approval/permission.  CPWD regularly pursues the  matter  with  the  Forest  Department,  Government  of Delhi for obtaining necessary approval/permission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Encroachment by China
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## ENCROACHMENT BY CHINA

## 3727.  SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of air and ground violations done by China during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
- (b)
- the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  China  has  allegedly  encroached  into  Sikkim  and Arunachal Pradesh and is in possession of Indian areas;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  estimated  population residing in these areas; and
- (e) the details of territorial  and  administrative arrangements put in place for safety and security of the Indian territory?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI M. J. AKBAR)

(a) & (b) There is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC)  in  the  border  areas  between  India  and  China.  From  time  to time,  on  account  of  differences  in  the  perception  of  the  LAC, situations have arisen on the ground that could have been avoided if we  had  a  common  perception  of  the  LAC.  Government  regularly takes  up  any  transgression  along  the  LAC  with  the  Chinese  side through established mechanisms including border personnel meetings, flag meetings, meetings of Working Mechanism  for Consultation  &  Coordination  on  India-China  Border  Affairs  and diplomatic channels. The two sides agree that peace and tranquility on the border is the basis for the continued expansion of India-China relations.

(c) & (d) China disputes the international boundary between India and China. In the Eastern Sector, China claims approximately 90,000 square  kilometers  of  Indian  territory  in  the  State  of  Arunachal Pradesh.  The  fact that Arunachal  Pradesh  is  an  integral  and inalienable part of India has been clearly conveyed to the Chinese side on several occasions, including at the highest level. Government  keeps  a  constant  watch  on  all  developments and  takes  all  necessary

(e) having  a bearing  on India's security measures to safeguard it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3726 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  3726

## TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 09, 2017 INTEGRATED HOUSING AND SLUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

No. 3726 SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

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

- (a) the  year-wise  amount  of  funds  given  to  Jharkhand  under Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme during the last three years.
- (b) the details of the progress report received from the State of Jharkhand in this regard; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) : No fund was required to be released to the State Government of Jharkhand under Integrated Housing and Slum Development

Programme (IHSDP) during the last three years.

(b) &  (c):  An  amount  of  additional  central  assistance  (ACA)  of Rs.  86.98  crore  was  released  prior  to  the  year  2014  to  the  State Government  of  Jharkhand  for  construction  of  7,613  houses  under IHSDP. As reported by the State Government, construction of 6,844 houses has so far been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Unified Licence
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3725 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017)

## UNIFIED LICENCE

## 3725. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the broadcasters and cable industry have expressed their dissent upon TRAI's stand on unified licence;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

- (a)    The  Telecom  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (TRAI)  has  intimated  that  it  has  not taken any stand or issued any recommendation  regarding  unified licence for broadcasters or cable industry.
- (b) & (c)   Do not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Membership of UNSC
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3724 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## MEMBERSHIP OF UNSC

## 3724. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is trying to build a co-operation group with  Japan,  Brazil  and  Germany  to  put  pressure  on  the Security Council to induct India along with other members in this  council  as  permanent  member  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether India is the largest contributor to the United Nation peace keeping forces and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  lends  this  legitimacy  to  India's aspirations to join security council as permanent member;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  of  steps  that  have  been  taken  to  garner support of other NSG members especially of China for India's bid for NSG membership; and
- (e) the  details  of  benefits  India  is  currently  having  after  joining missile technology control regime?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI M. J. AKBAR)

- (a) to (c) Government  is  of the view that India has all the credentials to be a permanent member of a reformed and expanded UN Security Council that reflects contemporary global realities.

India has been working alongside Brazil, Germany and Japan as part of G-4 grouping for urgent and comprehensive reforms of the Security  Council  that  includes  expansion  in  permanent  and  nonpermanent  categories  of  its  membership.  G-4  member  countries emphasize  that they are legitimate candidates for  permanent membership and that they support each other's aspirations. India is cumulatively the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping forces since inception. As on June 30, 2017, India is the  second  largest  contributor  to  UN  Peacekeeping  Missions  with 7676 personnel deployed in 10 out  of the  15  Missions  currently in operation.  These  contributions  by  India  to  the  maintenance  of international peace and security have strengthened India's case for permanent membership in the expanded UNSC. (d) & (e) India is engaged with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and individual members thereof including China at the appropriate levels  to  seek  membership  of  the  Group.   The  merits  of  India's candidature have been recognized by a majority of NSG members. India  has  received  support  from  a  diverse  and  large  number  of member  countries.  India  joined  the  Missile  Technology  Control Regime  (MTCR)  in  June  2016. MTCR  membership  is  expected  to ease the access to high technology for India's space programme. It will help India to move up the technology value chain by facilitating tie-ups  for  Make  in  India  including  in  the  defence  sector.  India's entry into the regime would be mutually beneficial in the furtherance of international non-proliferation objectives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3723 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Regulatory Body for Media
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3723 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09/08/2017

## REGULATORY BODY FOR MEDIA

## 3723.  SHRI  PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  set  up  a  regulatory  body  in  the form of  a  statutory  mechanism  to  look  into  complaints  and  regulate  content  of broadcast media; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]

(a): At present, no Sir.

- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Review of Development Schemes
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3722 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

## 3722.  SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any review of the implementation of minority development schemes;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  schemes  and  programmes  of  the  Ministry  which  have  not yielded the desired results and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

(a) to (d): Review  of  the  implementation  of  various  minority  development schemes is a continuous process. The Government carried a review of the Prime Minister's  New  15  Point  Programme  (PM's  New  15-PP)  for  the  Welfare  of Minorities  under  which  various  schemes  are  covered.  Different  schemes  of  the Ministry have been reviewed / evaluated by Indian Institute of Public Administration,  Research  &  Development  Initiative,  NITI  Aayog,  etc.  at  different times. Further, evaluation studies have been conducted by the Central Ministries / Departments, through independent agencies, in respect of their schemes included under PM's New 15-PP to assess their impact on the minority communities.

In  all  of  these  review  studies,  the  observation  was  that  the  schemes  have generally  delivered  their  intended  objectives.  Corrective  steps  have  been  taken wherever warranted. The details of the studies are available on the website of the Ministry of Minority Affairs at www.minorityaffairs.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Jalandhar Jammu Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3720 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## JALANDHAR JAMMU RAIL LINE

† 3720.   SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) the time by which the doubling of the railway line from Jalandhar to Jammu is likely to be completed;
- (b) whether the Government has fixed any time limit for the same; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) : Out of 211 km of Jalandhar-Pathankot-Jammu doubling project, 206 km  has  already  been  completed  and  commissioned  for  passenger services.    Work  on  balance  5  km  portion  of  Madhopur  -  Kathua (Punjab) has been taken up.
- (b) &  (c):    The  funds  for  each  project  are  allocated  on  yearly  basis, based on the Gross Budgetary Support from Ministry of Finance and internal  generation  and    progress  of  the  project.      In  view  of  the yearly allotment of funds, the timeframe for completion of projects is fixed for every year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Sustainable Development Goals
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE, M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3719

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

## 3719.  ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will  the  Minister  of  Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation  be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government has any proposal to monitor the country's progress in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN);
- (b)   if so the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)    whether the Government has finalized the Draft India Programme in this regard;
- (d)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)   if not, the details therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION [SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA]

- (a) and (b) : The 70 th  Session of the UN General Assembly adopted the document  titled  'Transforming  our  World  :  the  2030  Agenda  for Sustainable  Development'  consisting  of  17  Sustainable  Development Goals (SDGs) and associated 169 targets. Countries would be responsible for follow up and review at the national level with regard to  the  progress  made  in  implementing  the  goals  and  targets.    The National  Monitoring  Framework  should  rely  on  nationally  defined

indicators responding to national priorities and needs.  The Ministry of Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation  has  been  tasked  with  the responsibility of developing  of National  Indicator  Framework  for measuring the progress of SDGs and associated targets.  Efforts are under way at the national level for finalizing the statistical indicators to monitor the progress made on the SDGs.

(c) & (d) : A draft National Indicator Framework was prepared by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and following a public and inter-ministerial consultation the same is being finalised.

(e):  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Uniform Civil Code
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: RAJESH PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## L O K     S A B H A

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3717

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 09 TH UNIFORM CIVIL CODE

## 3717. SHRI RAJESH PANDEY:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  enact  a  Uniform  Civil  Code  in  the country;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has recently sought any study report from the Law Commission on various aspects of enforcement of Uniform Civil Code in the country;
- (d)if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  received  suggestions  from  the  members  of various communities and organisations in order to consider all aspects of the action being taken to adopt Uniform Civil Code;
- (f) if so, the details thereof; and
- (g)the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  adopt  Uniform  Civil  Code  in  the country in the last two years?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (g) In  view  of  Article  44  of  the  Constitution  of  India,  Government  has requested the Law Commission of India to undertake examination of various issues relating to uniform civil code and to make recommendation thereon.

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## AUGUST, 2017.