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Lok Sabha Question No. 6482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Pollution in Narmada River
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

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

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6482

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2018

## Pollution in Narmada River

## 6482. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

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

- (a) whether  Pollution  Control  Research  Institute  has  conducted  or  proposes  to  conduct  a deep study with regard to increasing pollution in the Narmada river;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcomes thereof along with the recommendations made in the said study; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto along with the effective steps being taken by the Government to check the increasing pollution in the Narmada river?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (b)   The  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  has  conducted  water  quality monitoring  of  Narmada  River  under  National  Water  Quality  Monitoring  Programme (NWMP) alongwith Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Gujarat Pollution Control Board. As  per the monitoring carried out in Narmada  River  the stretches namely, Garudeshwar to Bharuch in Gujarat; Mandala to Bheda Ghat and Sethani Ghat to Nemawar in Madhya Pradesh have been identified as polluted.

- (c) The  Ministry  has  been  supplementing  the  efforts  of  the  State  Governments  in abatement of pollution of identified polluted stretches of rivers under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme  of  National  River  Conservation  Plan  (NRCP)  on  cost  sharing  basis  between  the Central and State Governments. Under NRCP, works for abatement of pollution of Narmada River  in  2  towns  namely,  Hoshangabad  and  Jabalpur  in  Madhya  Pradesh  have  been sanctioned at a total cost of Rs. 14.33 crore. As per the progress reports provided by the State Government, the works in Jabalpur have been completed.

In  addition  to  the  above  Government  has  taken  various  steps  with  regard  to control  and  prevention  of  pollution  in  rivers  including  in  Narmada  river  which inter  alia include:  (i)  notification  of  industry  specific  effluent  standards  under  the  Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; (ii)  directions by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued for  installation  of  online  (24x7)  monitoring  devices  and  adoption  of  water  conservation practices  by  industry;  (iii)  inspection  of  industries  by  the  CPCB,  State  Pollution  Control Boards  (SPCBs)  and  action  against  the  non-complying  units  under  the    provisions  of  the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Act, 1974, (iv) directions from  CPCB to SPCBs for collection, treatment and disposal of sewage by  local/urban bodies to meet the standards as laid down for its use for non-potable purpose etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6481 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Renewable Energy Projects under CSR
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6481 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 06th APRIL, 2018/ CHAITRA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS UNDER CSR

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS

6481.  SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI: be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) whether investments were made in renewable energy projects by the companies as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

(SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(श्री अरुण जेटली)

(a)& (b):  'Renewable Energy Projects' falls under item no. (iv) of Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, dealing with 'environment, animal welfare, conservation of resources' etc.  The contributions made under item no. (iv) of Schedule VII by companies for the years 2015-16 and 2016-17 was Rs. 901.80 crores and  Rs. 306.68 crores respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Non-Availability of Lady Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6480 TO BE ANSWERED ON  6 TH APRIL, 2018

## NON - AVAILABILITY OF LADY DOCTORS

## 6480. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

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

- (a) whether the major drawback in the implementation of family welfare programme is shor of skilled and dedicated health workers at the sub - centre level followed by non -availability of a lady doctors at the PHC level;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT - wise; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government to recruit the lady doctors in PHCs?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (c):      'Public health and hospitals' is a State subject. Shortage of skilled and dedicated health workers at the sub - centre level and availability of lady doctors at the PHC level va from State to State depending upon their pol icies and context.  However, under the National Health Mission (NHM), financial and technical support is provided to States/UTs to stren their healthcare systems, inter - alia support for recruitment/ engagement of skilled and dedicate health workers i ncluding lady doctors on contractual basis, based on the requirements posed them in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) within their overall resource envelope .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Regulating e-Cigarettes/ENDS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PRADAN BARUAH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6476 TO BE ANSWERED ON  6 TH APRIL, 2018

## REGULATING E - CIGARETTES/ENDS

## 6476. SHRI PRADAN BARUAH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  regulate  e -cig r ttes/ENDS  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has conducted any scientific study on the effect of e - ci garettes; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a): No such decision has been taken.
- (b) & (c): No.  However,Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) emits nicotine which is a toxic and addictive substance as contained in other tobacco products.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Rationalisation of Domestic and Overseas Branches
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## LOK SABHA

## MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6475 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  APRIL 2018/  CHAITRA  16, 1940  (SAKA)

## Rationalisation  of Domestic and Overseas Branches 6475. SHRIMATI  K. MARAGATHAM:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  has asked the Public  Sector Banks (PSBs) to rationalize their  domestic  and overseas branches  as part  of the reform  process to strengthen  their financials,  if so, the details  thereof;  and
- (b)    whether  the banks  have been advised to pursue  closure  of loss making  domestic and  international branches   as  part   of  capital   savings   exercises   and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

The Minister  of State in the Ministry  of Finance (SHRI SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

- (a) and (b): A reforms  agenda based on recommendations made by Whole-Time  Directors  and senior   management  of Public  Sector  Banks   (PSBs) has been referred  by  the Government  to PSBs  for  appropriate   action   as  per  approval   of  bank   Boards.   The   agenda  covers, inter  alia, rationalisation of  overseas operations   for  cost  efficiencies   and  synergies   in  overseas markets, based  on  competitive   strength   and  viability, and  a  differentiated   banking   strategy   to  leverage bank's  competitive  advantage,  consolidate  operations  in the same geography,  taking  into  account operations  of other  PSBs which  may  include  branch  network  rationalisation for a strong  regional connect.
Lok Sabha Question No. 6474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Review of Performance of Insurance Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 6474

Friday, April 6, 2018/Chaitra 16, 1940 (Saka)

## Review of Performance of Insurance Companies

## 6474.   SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

## Will the Minister of FINANCE

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  made  any  review  of  the  performance  of  the  private  life insurance  and  general  insurance  companies  in  the  country  as  these  companies  found allegedly involved in fraudulent business practices;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government plans to enforce more strict guidelines for these companies and if so, the details thereof?

## Answer

## Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla)

(a) to (c): Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) continuously reviews  the  performance  of  all  the  insurance  companies  including  private  insurance companies  through  off-site  monitoring  mechanism  by  seeking  periodical  returns  and statements etc. and also through on-site inspection. IRDAI has also put in place regulatory framework for administration of insurance sector and monitors the activities of all insurance companies.
Lok Sabha Question No. 6472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Housing Finance Companies with Suspicious Credibility
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 6472 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 th  APRIL, 2018 / CHAITRA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

## 'HOUSING FINANCE COMPANIES WITH SUSPCIOUS CREDIBILITY' QUESTION

## 6472: SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether several Housing Finance Companies with suspicious credibility are functioning in the country and duping the people; (b) if so, the details of these companies and the number of such cases reported, company-wise as on date; (c) whether the Government has conducted any investigation in this regard; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken against such companies?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a)  to  (d): The  functioning  of  Housing  Finance  Companies  (HFCs)  is  governed  by  the  National Housing Bank (NHB) Act, 1987. In terms of the provisions of the NHB Act, every housing finance institution which is a registered company is required to obtain Certificate of Registration (CoR) from NHB before commencing / carrying on the business of housing finance in India. CoR is issued by NHB  after  due  diligence,  if  the  HFC  meets  stipulated  conditions.  All  such  HFCs  are  thereafter regulated as per the provisions of the Act and supervised by NHB through various measures which inter-alia include offsite surveillance through submission of reports and returns, onsite inspections and audit, special audit in case of adverse reports etc. Action against defaulting HFCs is taken by NHB from time to time and includes levy of penalties,  issuance  of  warnings  and  prohibitory  orders,  cancellation  of  CoR  etc.  As  reported  by NHB, in the last two years, CoRs of two HFCs, namely Kerala Housing Finance Limited and Rose Valley Housing Development have been cancelled for failing to comply with the conditions subject to  which  the  CoR  was  granted. These HFCs have however not been prevented from recovering their loans / instalments of loans from the borrowers and payment of liabilities and expenses.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Corruption in ICDS Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION No.6471

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2018

## CORRUPTION IN ICDS SCHEME

## 6471 SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note that there is rampant corruption in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof indicating the number of incidence of corruption reported during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the rules under which the Government has taken action in this regard; and
- (d) the number of officials/persons found guilty along with the action taken against them?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) & (b):  Anganwadi  Services  under  umbrella  Integrated  Child  Development  Services (ICDS) Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by States/UT Administrations  across  the  country.      During  the  last  3  years  and  the  current  year,  35 complaints have been received regarding improper implementation of the Scheme.   The complaints received pertain to State Governments/UT Administrations of Assam (2016 2), Bihar (2016 - 1, 2017 - 2), Chandigarh (2016 - 1), Chhattisgarh (2016 - 1),    Delhi (2016  -  1),  Maharashtra  (2015  -  2,  2016  -  1,  2017  -  1),  Madhya  Pradesh  (2016  -  5, 2017 - 3), Meghalaya (2016 - 1), Odisha (2016 - 1), Uttar Pradesh (2016 - 5, 2017 - 2, 2018 - 1) and Uttarakhand (2016 - 2, 2017 - 1).  Since the Scheme is implemented by States/UTs,  these  complaints  are  referred  to  State  Governments.    Any  case  involving serious allegation, the report is sought from the State Governments.
- (c) & (d):  The  Scheme  is  implemented  by  the  States/UTs  and  the  functionaries  appointed under the ICDS Scheme are their employees.  The States/UTs are responsible for their administrative control.  Action for any misconduct or for involvement of any employee in any corrupt practices is taken by the respective State/UT as per their service rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Increased Public Spending
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

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## Government  of India Ministry  of Finance Deparfuent  of Economic Affairs

## I-/OK SABIIA UNSTARRED  QITESTTON  NO.6467 ANS\4|ERED  ON TRIDAY, APRIL 06,2018 (crIArrRA 16, t940 (SAKA)

## Increased  Public Spending

## 6467 . SHRIIT,IATI  VASAIYTIII M.: WilI the Minister of FINAIYCE  (E.4 rifr) te pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed  to make enhanced spending for construction  of roads and highways,  a capitalisation  plan for banks worth Rs.2.11 lakh crore over two years and prioritised financing support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  (MSMEs)  in 50 clusters;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof;
- (c) whether  the Govemment has increased public spending  and as such steps have been taken to increase public spending to an unprecedented  level; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MIMSTEROF STATE IN TIIE MINISTRY OF'flNANCtr, (SHRI P. RADIIAKRISIINAI9

- (a)&(b) Yes Madam. The net expenditure  of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  has been estimated  at Rs.71,000 crore in FY 2018-19 from Rs.64,900  crore in FY 2017-18. For rural roads, a provision of Rs.tr9,000  crore has been kept under Pradhan  Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna for the FY 2018-19.

For re-capitalization  of Public Sector Banks (PSBs),  a provision of Rs.90,000  was kept for FY 2017-18.  In FY 2018-19,  a provision  of Rs.65,00b crore has been made.

In Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises  Sector, the budgetary support has been kept at Rs.6552.61 crore in FY 2018-19  which includes  Rs.950 croie for Infrastructure Development  and Capacity Building (Cluster Development  Programme)  and MSME Fund of Rs.100.01  crore.

- (c)&(d) Yes Madarn.  The total expenditure through  Budget for FY 2018-19  has been kept at Rs.2442213.30  uore as against Rs.2217750.06  crore (R.E.) in FY 2}l7-lg. Apa* from that, the Government  will raise extra-budgetary  resources to provide financial  support for infrastructure,  health, education  and other social sectors. An indicative estimate  of such extua-budgetary  resources  has been provided  in Annexure  I of Budget Speech 2018-19'

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Gaming Disorder
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6464 TO BE ANSWERED ON  6 TH APRIL, 2018

## GAMING DISORDER

## 6464. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  World  Health  Organisation  is  considering  to  classify disorder as mental health condition;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (d) the ne cessary steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b): The World Health Organisation ,in its draft 11th Revision of the International Classification  of  Diseases  (ICD - 11) , has  defined  Gaming  disorder  as  a  pattern  of  gaming behaviour  ('digital -gaming'  or  'video -gaming')  characterized  by  impaired  control  over gaming,  increasing  priority  given  to  gaming  over  other  activities  to  the  extent  th at  gaming takes  precedence  over  other  interests  and  daily  activities,  and  continuation  or  escala gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences.
- (c)  &  (d): To  address  the  burden  of  mental  disorders,  the  Government  of  India  i implement ing the National Mental Health Programme ( NMHP) since 1982. The Government is supporting  implementation  of  the  DMHP  under  NMHP in 517  districts  of  the  country  for detection,  management  and  treatment  of  mental  disorders/illness.  The  DMHP  has  bee restructur ed to include additional components like counselling in schools and colleges, su prevention  services,  work  place  stress  management  and  life  skills  training.  Support provided  for  Central/  State  Mental  Health  Authorities,  Research  and  Training  a nd  for Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Satellite Centres for Elderly People
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6463 TO BE ANSWERED ON  6 TH APRIL, 2018

## SATELL ITE CENTRES FOR ELDE RLY PEOPLE

## 6463. SHRI NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  propose  to  open  satellite  centres  in  collaboration  with - Government organisations for the treatment of elderly people in the country;

- (b) if so, the time along with the names of cities in which these centres are likely to be open

- (c) whether this facility is likely to be made available to the poors also along with people; and

- (d) if so, the details with regard thereto?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a): No.

(b) to (d):

The question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Tax Evasion by some Animal Welfare Societies/Trusts
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, P.R. SUNDARAM, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_6462

TQ BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 6TH APRIL 2018/CHAITRA 16

"Tax Evasion by some Animal Welfare Societies/ Trusts"

## 6462\_ DR: J. JAYAVARDHAN, SHRI P R. SUNDARAM, SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO, DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT , SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

"Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Delhi based animal welfare NGOs/ Societies / Trusts/ Voluntary Organisations of donations received and pending Income Tax (IT) inquiries/ complaints against them, wise  since foreign year-
- 2010;
- (b) the details of such registered entities granted exemption from IT on domestic and donations since 2010; foreign
- (c) whether such entities have enjoyed IT exemption despite concealing annual returns from the Registrar of Companies since the year 2008, if the details thereof; SO,
- (d) whether such entities arc permitted by IT rules to simultaneously operate commercial services  alongside charitable operations to carn huge  profits at highly exorbitant rates violating the social/charitable mandate of such entities and claim IT exemption, if SO the details of such entities engaged in charitable and commercial operations as 0n date; and yet
- (e) to be taken by  the IT department against such entities for tax evasion including auditing/ scrutiny of such entities based on
- the steps  taken /proposed the complaint made or otherwise?"

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

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- (a) to (e) The information is being collected and shall be laid on the table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 6461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-06
Subject: Pending Projects for Environmental Clearance
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: APARUPA PODDAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6461

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2018

## Pending Projects for Environmental Clearance

## 6461.  SHRIMATI APARUPA PODDAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government records details of pending projects for environment clearance;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, project  and sector-wise;
- (c) whether projects have begun despite pending environment clearance and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken measures against the above defaulters and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) & (b) The environmental clearance process for new projects comprises of four stages namely screening,  scoping,  public  consultation  and  appraisal  as  set  forth  in  the  Environment  Impact Assessment  Notification,  2006.  The  Ministry  received  2892  applications  for  environmental clearances,  since  inception  of  online  submission,  (July  2014)  and  Ministry  accorded  1862 environmental clearances.
- (c)  to  (e)  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  has  provided  a  one  time opportunity for all the projects which have begun without prior environment clearance, as per the procedure laid in the Statutory Order 804(E) dated 14 th March, 2017.

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