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Lok Sabha Question No. 3365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Sakhi Kendras
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3365 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2017

## SAKHI KENDRAS

## 3365.   SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal to set up SakhiKendras in Wardha and other districts of Maharashtra; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which these are proposed to be set up?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a) & (b) :  Under the scheme, it has been envisaged that One Stop Centres would be set up across the country in phased manner. In the first phase, one Centre was sanctioned per State/UT.  Further,  150  additional  Centres  are  taken  up  in  second  phase  during  201617.Asthe Ministry has already approved all 186 sanctioned One stop Centres envisaged under  two  phases  including  Maharashtra  in  the  districts  of    Akola,  Amravati,  Nagpur, Satara, Thane, Aurangabad, Ahmadnagar, Nanded, Raigarh, Nashik, Pune and Pune (C), the  proposal  of  Wardha  could  not  be  considered.All  the  OSCs  in  Maharashtra  are operational except in Thane.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: GST on Old Jewellery
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3363 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE AUGUST, 2017 SHRAVANA 13,1939 (SAKA) O4th

## GST ON OLD JEWELLERY

## 3363. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether selling/modification of old jewellery or bullion attracts Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the value realised;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction ofthe women customers thereon; and
- (c) the time by which the said tax are likely to be discontinued?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) The sale of old jewellery by individuals would not attract GST. Sale of old jewellery by those engaged in business would however attract GST.
- (c) There is no intention to discontinue levy of GST by persons engaged in business at the moment since this qualifies as a taxable supply under the GST Iaw.
- (b) Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above
Lok Sabha Question No. 3362 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Central Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3362 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST, 2017

## CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF YOGA AND NATUROPATHY

## 3362. SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for setting up of Central Institute of Yoga Naturopathy with 100 bedded hospital at Bhubaneswar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the said institution is likely to be set up?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

( a) to (c) : Yes. To set up a Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) at Bhubaneswar, Odisha with 100 bedded hospital, the Central Council for Research in Yoga Naturopathy  (CCRYN)  has  obtained  20  acres  of  cost  free  land  from  the  State  Governmen Funds  to  the  tune  of  Rs.157.88  lakhs  have  been  release d  to  the  CPWD  for  construction  of boundary  wall,  walking  track  etc.  Demarcation  of  the  allotted  land  has  been  complete July, 2016. The Project is presently held up due to resistance of the residents of the local

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives of Panchayats
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: George Baker, PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA, Richard Hay, ANIL SHIROLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3361

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2017

## CAPACITY BUILDING OF ELECTED WOMEN REPRESENTATIVES OF PANCHAYATS

## 3361.    SHRI GEORGE BAKER:

SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

PROF. RICHARD HAY:

SHRI ANIL SHIROLE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)        whether  the  Ministry  has  launched  a  nationwide  programme  for  capacity  building  of Elected Women Representatives of Panchayats and a training programme for trainers of women panchayat leaders in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj;
- (b)     if so, the details thereof along with the number of fields in which this training would be given;
- (c)      the number of States initially covered under this programme; and
- (d)      the  benefits  likely  to  accrue  to  elected  women  representatives  along  with  number  of beneficiaries through this programme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a)       to (d) : Yes, Madam. The Government of India has initiated a pilot programme to build the capacity of Elected Women Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in a phased manner.  The Programme aims to impart knowledge to the elected women representatives about the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions at different level, details about development schemes and programmes, resources available, participatory planning and asset creation and public works and it also aims to impart information, communication Technology and leadership skills to the Elected Women Representatives.  Initially, the State of Jharkhand has been selected for the pilot programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Visit of Air Chief Marshal to France
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUDHEER GUPTA, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3360

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## VISIT OF AIR CHIEF MARSHAL TO FRANCE

3360.  KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI  T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Air Chief Marshal visited France recently;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  main  focus  of  the  visit  along  with  the  issues discussed during their visit;
- (c) the  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  signed  along  with  the  terms  and conditions thereto; and
- (d) the details of the military cooperation between India and France at present?
- (a) & (b): The  Chief  of  Air  Staff  (CAS)  visited  France  from  17-21  July, 2017. The visit focused on strengthening India-France defence cooperation, especially  enhanced engagement and  interactions between the  Indian  Air Force and its French counterpart.
- (c) No  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  was  signed  during  the visit.
- (d) India-France defence cooperation is pursued through Ministerial level dialogue and various institutional mechanisms such as annual meetings of High  Committee  on  Defence  Cooperation  (HCDC)  at  the  level  of  Defence Secretary, as well as Executive Steering Groups [ESGs] of Army, Navy and Air Force, high level visits, joint exercises, training exchanges etc.

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: National War Memorial
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3359

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL

3359.  SHRI  RAMESH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make national war memorials in the memory of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country in various wars;
- (b) if so, details thereof and the site identified along with the funds allocated for the purpose; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be constructed?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  The Government has approved the proposal for construction of National War Memorial at 'C' Hexagon near India Gate and the National War Museum at Princes Park Complex in Delhi on 7 th October, 2015 with a tentative timeframe of five years for completion of the project. The estimated cost of the project is Rs.500 Crores including Rs.50 Crores for National War Memorial.

The allocation of funds made for the project is as under:-

| Financial Year   |   (Rs. in Crore) |
|------------------|------------------|
| 2016-17          |             2.16 |
| 2017-18          |            29.26 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Redevelopment of ICDS Framework
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3358 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2017

## REDEVELOPMENT OF ICDS FRAMEWORK

## 3358.   SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  to  determine  whether  the  ICDS Scheme in its present form is able to provide adequate meals and sufficient protein to the children covered under it;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) whether there is any proposal for redevelopment of the ICDS framework to ensure the provision of more protein rich foods to children, such as eggs and fortified pulses and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI  KRISHNA  RAJ)

- (a) &  (b):        The  Supplementary  Nutrition  provided  under  the  Anganwadi  Services  of Umbrella ICDS Scheme is meant to bridge the gap between the Recommended Dietary Allowance  (RDA)  and  the  Average  Daily  Intake  (ADI).  The  Revised  Nutritional  and Calorific norms were issued by this Ministry on 24.02.2009 on the basis of data provided by  the  National  Nutrition  Monitoring  Bureau  under  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family Welfare.  Since Supplementary Nutrition component of the Anganwadi Services scheme has become a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act, 2013, these norms have been laid down in Schedule II of the said Act.
- (c): No Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Cost of Life Saving Drugs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHARAD BANSODE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3357

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 4 TH   AUGUST, 2017 SHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## COST OF LIFE SAVING DRUGS

## 3357. ADV. SHARADKUMARMARUTI BANSODE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the cost of clinical, laboratory diagnostic tests and the lifesaving drugs has badly affected due to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on them;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) and (c): Does not arise in view of (a) above. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 3356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: MoU with HAL
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3356

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## MoU  WITH  HAL

3356.  SHRI  PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.    The  Government  has  signed  a  Memorandum  of Understanding  (MoU)  with  Hindustan  Aeronautics  Limited  (HAL)  on  11 th July, 2017.
- (b) The MoU outlines targets on various performance parameters of the company during the year 2017-18.  The revenue from operations has been targeted at Rs.17,900 crore, the highest ever.  Specific emphasis has been laid on capacity building, modernisation, solar power plants and aiming to achieve capital expenditure of Rs.1300 crore.  The thrust on 'Make in India' is  ensured  by  inclusion of  specific  milestones  for  projects  such  as  Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Jaguar DARIN-III Upgrade, Mirage 2000 Upgrade and civil version of Dornier Aircraft.  The company also aims to achieve 5% increase  in  indigenous  content  through  indigenisation  under  'Make  in India' initiatives, over the previous year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Mandatory Registration for Import of Medicines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3353 TH

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 AUGUST, 2017

## MANDATORY REGISTRATI ON FOR IMPORT OF MEDICINES

## 3353. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  made registration  mandatory  for  import  of  all categories  of medicines;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the type of medicines which can be imported freely?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

Yes.  Under  the  Drugs  &  Cosmetics  Act,  1940  and  Rules,  1945,  thereunder, andatory  for  import  of  all  categories  of

- (a) to (c): registration  of  manufacturing  site  and  product  is  m medicines.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Parking Surcharge on Deposits
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3350

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  August 2017/ Shravana 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## Parking Surcharge on Deposits

## †3350.   SHRI  RAMESH  CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to levy parking surcharge on the deposits in banks;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the revenue likely to be earned by the Government from such parking surcharge; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be implemented by the Government?

## ANSWER

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a)  to  (d):  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  has  informed  that  there  is  no  proposal  under consideration of levying parking surcharge on deposits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3349 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Medical Colleges in Odisha
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, BALABHADRA MAJHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3349 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST, 2017

## MEDICAL COLLEGES IN ODISHA

## 3349. SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN: SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the criteria to set up new medical colleges in the States under Central Sponsored Scheme by upgrading district/ referral hospitals;

(b) whether there is any difficulty faced by Odisha Government to open medical colleges in the States and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the U ion Government in this regard;

(c)  the  number  of  medical  colleges sanctioned  for  Odisha  on  cost  sharing  basis along  with estimated project cost of the colleges;

(d) the details of Centre's share along with amount released by the Government; and

(e) the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a): This  Ministry  administers  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  for  Establishment  of  ne Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals. 58 districts in 20 have been identified under this Scheme. The following criteria was adopted for identificati n of Districts under the Scheme:

- I. District Hospitals/referral hospital with bed strength of 200 or more.
- II. District/Referral hospitals of the districts where there is no medical college.
- III. Preference to underserved areas.

(b ) to (e): Under this Scheme, five districts in Odisha namely, Balasore, Bolangir, Koraput, Baripada (Mayurbhanj) and Puri have been approved to establish new medical colleges. The total approved cost of establishment of one Medical College under the scheme is Rs.189 crore with fund sharing between the Central Government and the State Government in the ratio of 60 Funds to the tune of Rs.526.00 crore have been released as central share to the State Gov of  Odisha  for  the  approved  districts  under  the  Scheme. Medical  Colleges  at  Baripada (Mayurbhanj) and Koraput have become functional from the current academic year 2017 - 18.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Registered Medical Practitioner
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST, 2017

## REGISTERED MEDICAL P RACTITIONER

## 3347. DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the estimated percentage of population covered under medical facilities;
- (b) the total number of registered medical practitioner in the country;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that a number of quacks are operating in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to detect and punish such unqualified/ unauthorised medical practitioner?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) & (b): As  per  information  provided  by  Medical  Council  of  India,  there  are  a  to 10,22,859  allopathic  doctors  registered  with  the  State  Medical  Councils/  Medical  Counc India as on 31 st March, 2017. Assum ing 80% availability, it is estimated that around 8.18 la doctors may be actually available for active service. It gives a doctor -population ratio of 1:1625 as per current population estimate of 1.33 billion.
- (c) & (d): Section  15  of  Indian  Medical  Co uncil  Act,  1956  prohibits  a  person  other  than medical practitioner enrolled on a state Medical Register to Practice medicine in the St person who acts in contravention is liable to be punished with imprisonment and/ or fine. being a State su bject, the primary responsibility to deal with such cases lies with the res State Governments in order to take stringent action and corrective steps against quacks.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Construction of Cancer Centre in Lady Harding Medical College
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3345 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST, 2017

## CONSTRUCTION OF CANC ER CENTRE IN LADY HARDING MEDICAL COLLEGE

## 3345. SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the construction of Cancer Centre, Emergency Block, OPD Block, IPD Block and Academic  Block  located  in Lady  Harding  Medical  College  New  Delhi which  was  to  be completed in the year 2014 is still incomplete;
- (b) the percentage of work out of the said construction work remaining to be completed and the time by which the Ministry proposes to complete the same; and
- (c) the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (c): Yes.

About 30% of the work related to Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan (CRP) of Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi has been completed so far.

Action  has  already  been  taken  for  estimating  the  Revised  Cost  of  the  remain components of the projects.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3343 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Taxes on Mining
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c):  GST  is  levied  at  18%  on  the  assignment  of  right  to  explore  and  exploit minerals granted by the Government to a business entity. GST is also levied at 5%  on  most  minerals  supplied  by  such  business  entities  in  the  course  or furtherance of business. Supply of coal, lignite and peat, in addition, attracts GST Compensation Cess at the rate of Rs. 400 per tonne.

(d):  These  rates  have  been  decided  on  the  recommendations  of  the  GST Council.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3343

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 4 TH   AUGUST, 2017 SHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## TAXES ON MINING

## 3343. SHRI RAM KUMARSHARMA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the mining have become on-profitable due to unjustified tax levied on the mines affecting foreign investment in the country;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) the types and rate of taxes levied on mining in the country; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to reduce the taxes levied on mines?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)