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Lok Sabha Question No. 5558 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Affordable Medical Education
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5558 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH APRIL, 2017

## AFFORDABLE MEDICAL E DUCATION

## 5558. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note that graduate and post graduate medical educa have become very expensive and is out of reach of the poor and middle class people;
- (b) if so, whether the Govern ment has any scheme to make medical education affordable for everyone; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) : The Graduate and Post Graduate Medical Education remains highly subsidized in the  case  of  Government  Medical  Colleges.  Further,  the  students  receive  stipend  while internship and residency.

In  the  case  of  private  unaided  medical  colleges,  the  fee  s tructure  is  decided  by  the Committee set up by the respective State Government under the Chairmanship of a retired Court Judge in pursuance of the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. It is for the Committee to decide whether the fee prop osed by an Institute is justified and the fee fixed by Committee is binding on the Institute.  As per MCI regulations, private medical instituti pay stipend to post graduate students at par with Government colleges in the State.

Introduction o f a uniform entrance examination namely National Eligibility cum Entranc Test  (NEET)  and  Combined  Counseling  for  admission  to  all  Under - Graduate/Post - Graduate medical  courses  across  the  country  will  bring  transparency  and  curb  malpractices  i admissio n process. This will also help in admitting the deserving and eligible candidate UG/PG medical courses.

The  Government  is  implementing  a  Centrally  Sponsored  scheme  to  establish  new medical  colleges  in  underserved  areas  in  the  country.  58  districts in  20  States/UT  have  been selected. 53 colleges have been approved under the scheme for establishment and a sum o 1953.42 crore has been released to the States/UT. 5 colleges have already become funct The scheme will increase the availability of Government seats.

Recently the teacher student ratio has been revised only for Government medical col in clinical subjects and as a result 2990 additional MD/MS seats have become available Government sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5555 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Medical Colleges in Odisha
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RITA TARAI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5555 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH APRIL, 2017

## MEDICAL COLLEGES IN ODISHA

## 5555. SHRIMATI RITA TARAI:

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

- (a) the present status regarding establishment of five medical colleges in different d Odisha;
- ( b)  whether  the  Government  is  arranging  to  release  the  balance  funds  of  Rs.  361  cror establish ment of these medical colleges in Bolangir, Koraput, Mayurbanj, Balasore and Puri time so as to complete the infrastructure and make it operational in 2017; and
- (c) the other steps being taken by the Government to expedite the said work?

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

- (a)  to  (c) : Under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  for  'Establishment  of  new  Medical Colleges  attached  with  existing  district/referral  hospitals',  five  districts  namely,  Bolangir, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Balasore and Puri have been approved to establish new medical colle ges. Two medical colleges at Koraput and Baripada have applied for permission for establishmen the academic year 2017 -18 under the provision of IMC Act, 1956. Funds to the tune of Rs.170 crore have been released to the State Government of Odisha till date. Further funds would be released  to  the  State  Government  in  due  course.  The  State  Government  of  Odisha  has  b requested to complete the construction works by December, 2018. It has also been request submit application for establishment for acad emic year 2018 - 19 in the remaining colleges under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5554 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Special Juvenile Police Units
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5554 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.04.2017

## SPECIAL JUVENILE POLICE UNITS

## 5554.   SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

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

- (a)            whether  the  Government  has  provisioned  funds  under  the  Integrated  Child  Protection Scheme for the expenses of the Special Juvenile Police Units for rescue, rehabilitation and repatriation of children;
- (b)       if so, the details thereof indicating the funds provided thereunder during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (c)       whether the Government undertakes regular training and sensitization exercises for such Units  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the corrective action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d)       the activities that are currently being undertaken by such Units; and
- (e)          whether  the  Government  aims  at  increasing  the  scope  of  their  activities  and  if  so,  the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)        to (e): Section 107 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act)  provides for creation of a Special Juvenile Police  Units  (SJPUs)  by  State Governments/UT Administrations for every district and city to coordinate  all functions of  Police  related  to  children.  The  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  is providing financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations under Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) for appointment of two social workers under the District Child Protection Units and deputing their services to the SJPUs as and when required.

The  JJ  Act  and  the  Rules  framed  thereunder  emphasize  child  friendly  procedures  for reporting, recording of evidence, investigation and trial of the offences such as SJPUs to deal  with  juveniles,  social  worker  as  member  of  the  board,  no  juvenile  to  be  sent  to lockup, child friendly procedure in the proceedings of the Juvenile Justice Board, etc. All police officers of the SJPUs shall be provided special training, especially at induction as Child Welfare Officer, to enable them to perform their functions more effectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Procurement of Defence Equipment from Foreign Countries
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5553

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## PROCUREMENT OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES 5553.  SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

- (a) whether    the  Government  is  not  likely  to  procure  world  class  ships,  advanced helicopters aircraft, warships and submarines from foreign countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  scheme  is  under  consideration of  the  Government  to  develop  such defence  equipment  in  the  country  in  collaboration  with  Indian  private  /  public  foreign companies; and
- (d) 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) to (d): Procurement of defence equipment is undertaken from various domestic  as well as foreign vendors, based  on  threat perceptions, operational challenges and technological changes and to keep the Armed Forces  in  a  state  of  readiness  to  meet  the  entire  spectrum  of  security challenges.

The Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016 reflects the commitment of the Government to promote indigenization and self reliance in  the  defence  sector  by  harnessing  the  capabilities  of  the  public  and private sector.  The extant procedures inter-alia enable the procurement of defence equipment from Indian vendors manufacturing on their own, or in collaboration with foreign equipment manufacturers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5551 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Proposal of Rajasthan Government
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5551 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH APRIL, 2017

## PR OPOSAL OF RAJASTHAN GOVERNMENT

## 5551. SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

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

- ( a) the number of activities proposed by the Rajasthan State Government in PIPs 2015 - 16 under National Health Mission;
- (b) the status of proposals sent by Rajasthan Government;
- (c) t he number of proposals sanctioned out of the total proposals received from the Govern of Rajasthan; and
- (d) the number of proposals not sanctioned along with the reasons therefor?

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

(a ) to (d) The PIP submitted by the Rajasthan State Government for 2015 - 16 under National Health  Mission  is  available  at http://nhm.gov.in/nrhm - in - state/state - program- implementation -plans - pips/rajasthan.html .  The  PIP  was  appraised  and  the  details  of  approval  of  activities available at the above mentioned web - link.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5550 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Investment by US Companies in India
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 5550 TO BE ANSWERED  ON FRIDAY, THE 7Ih APRIL,2017 CHA|TRA 17, 1939 (SAKA)

lnvestment by US Companies  in India

## 5550. SHRIMATI  KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that administrative constraints  is hindering  US companies from going ahead  with billion dollar investment  in lndia and if so, the details thereof:  ,
- (b) whether an investment treaty to settle disputes with the States/UTs  need to be in place to speed  up overseas  funds and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  has set up an advocacy  group  to strengthen  trade ties belween the two nations,  if so, the details thereof  and the outcome thereon;  and
- (d) whether Government  is aware ofthe concerns  expressed  by US firms planning  to invest in the country in various  sectors  regarding ease of doing business,  slow approvals,  tax uncertaintles,  judicial  delays and regulatory  inconsistencies,  if so, the details thereof  along with the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State in the Ministry  of Finance  (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d) Government has initiated several steps to facilitate investment flow into lndia and also to improve  Ease of Doing Business for foreign investors  including those  from USA, which inter-alia includes  a liberal,  transparent  and investor-friendly  policy  on Foreign Direct lnveslment (FDl) wherein  mosl of the sectors  are open to FDI under  the automatic route. The Government reviews  FDI policy on an ongoing basis and significant  changes  are made  in the FDI policy regime,  from time to time,  to ensure  that lndia remains increasingly  attractive and investor-friendly  investment  destination.  All such  policy decisions  are available  on the website of Department  of lndustrial  Policy & Promotion  (DIPP) (www.dioo.nic.in).

Bilateral lnvestment  Treaty (BlT) is signed  with different countries  with the objective to protect  the interesl  of investors.  BIT increases  the comfort  level and boosts  confidence  of investors  by assuring a level playing field and non discrimination  in all matters while providing  for an independent  forum for disputes  by arbitration.

Government has reconstituted  the lndia-US CEO Forum in 2014 as a Business  to Business mechanism  to discuss issues oJ mutual interest relating to trade and investment. Since then it  has met three times. The Forum has submitted  comprehensive recommendation  to the Government suggesting  policy and  procedure  measures  for increasing economic engagement  between  lndia & US. The recommendations  were circulated to government ministries  and agencies for consideration and status of  progress made on these recommendations  are regularly reviewed.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5549 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Defence Cooperation between India and Japan
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5549

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## DEFENCE COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND JAPAN

5549.  SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

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

- (a) whether  the Government has signed any agreement with Japan for the transfer of defence equipment and technology cooperation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government has  also  signed  agreement  for  reciprocal protection  of classified military information and 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) & (b): The  Memorandum  on  Defence  Cooperation  and  Exchanges between the Ministry of Defence of Japan and the Ministry of Defence of Republic of India signed during the visit of the Prime Minister of India to Japan  on  1 st September,  2014  provides  for,  inter-alia,  cooperation  in defence  equipment  and  technology  and  for  making  arrangements  as mutually  required  for  implementation  of  activities  envisaged  under  the Memorandum.  Further, an Agreement between India and Japan concerning the Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology, setting forth the terms and  conditions  regarding  transfer  of  defence  equipment  and  technology, was signed on 12 th December, 2015.
- (c) An  Agreement  on  Protection  of  Classified  Military  Information  was signed on 12 th December, 2015.  The purpose of this Agreement is to set out  overall  procedures  for  protection  of  classified  military  information exchanged between the Parties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5548 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Recapitalisation of Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5548

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 th  April 2017/ Chaitra 17, 1939 (SAKA)

## Recapitalisation of Banks

## 5548.  SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government has  sanctioned  Rs.  22915  crore to  13  Public  Sector  Units  (PSUs)  including State Bank of India (SBI) and excluding Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for sanctioning of the said funds to the banks;
- (c) whether this step has been taken under its recapitalization drive to enable banks lend more and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the reasons for not allocating such funds to IDBI; and
- (e) the extent by which the banking sector is likely to be strengthened in the country after the said move?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The Government infused a sum of Rs. 25000 crore in 19 PSBs during financial year 2015-16 and Rs. 24997.182  crore  into  16  PSBs  during  the  FY  2016-17.The  capital  is  calculated/  provided  keeping  in  view overall macroeconomic scenario, credit estimation, basel requirement and Reserve Bank of India recommendations  if  any.    The  Bank-wise  details  of  capital  infused  into  16    PSBs  during  FY  2016-17  by Government of India are as under:

Rs. In Crore.

| S.No.   | Name of the PSBs      |   Total allocation |
|---------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| 1       | Allahabad Bank        |            451     |
| 2       | Andhra bank           |           1100     |
| 3       | Bank of India         |           2838     |
| 4       | Bank of Maharashtra   |            300     |
| 5       | Canara Bank           |            745.182 |
| 6       | Central Bank of India |           1397     |
| 7       | Corporation Bank.     |            508     |
| 8       | Dena Bank             |           1046     |
| 9       | Indian Overseas Bank  |           2651     |
| 10      | Punjab National Bank  |           2112     |
| 11      | Syndicate Bank        |            776     |
| 12      | UCO Bank              |           1925     |
| 13      | Union Bank of India   |            541     |
| 14      | United Bank of India  |           1026     |
| 15      | State Bank of India   |           5681     |
| 16      | IDBI                  |           1900     |
|         | Total                 |          24997.2   |
Lok Sabha Question No. 5547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Health Professionals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SAKSHI SWAMI MAHARAJ

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5547 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH APRIL, 2017

## HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

## 5547. DR. SWAMI SAKSHIJI MAHARAJ:

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

- (a) whether there is a huge shortage of allied health professionals in the country part Uttar Pradesh;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  demand  and  availability  of  allied  health  professionals  in nt disciplines;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to set up National Institute of Allied Health Scien provide post graduate courses in different fields;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the fresh steps taken by the Government to meet the shortfall of allied health professio

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

- (a): No such data is maintained centrally.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) & (d):Proposal to set up National Institute of Allied Health Sciences could not be ta due to non - availability of funds.
- (e) : There  is  no  data  maintained  by  the  Ministry  which  shows  shortfall  of  allied  h profession als.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Four-laning of Road in Maharashtra
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5546

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## FOUR-LANING OF ROAD IN MAHARASHTRA

5546.  SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

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

- (a) whether  his Ministry has not given approval for four-laning of road from PuneGolwadi crossing to  Nagar  Naka  on  Aurangabad-Ahmednagar  road  in  Maharashtra  so far;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government so far to approve the said construction work?

## 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) to (c): Ministry of Defence has already given 'working permission' to the  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  on  18.05.2011  for  four  laning  of Aurangabad-Ahmednagar  road  (SH-60);  certain  terms  and  conditions  of which  were  subsequently,  amended  on  09.10.2012.    In  this  regard,  an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between Ministry of Defence and the State Government of Maharashtra on 18.06.2013.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Self-reliance in Defence Sector
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAJESH PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5545

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## SELF-RELIANCE IN DEFENCE SECTOR

5545.  SHRI RAJESH PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether  there is need of latest technology and inventions to achieve self-reliance in defence sector; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  steps  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  for acquiring  advanced  technology  from  foreign  countries  to  make  success  the  'Make  in India' concept during the last two years?

## 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) & (b): A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5545 FOR ANSWER ON 7.4.2017

Defence  being  a  technology  and  innovation  driven  sector,  latest technology and  inventions are  crucial  to  achieve  self-reliance  in  defence sector. 2. The goal of acquiring advanced technologies from foreign countries is pursued through bilateral arrangements with various countries, industrial policy and Defence Procurement Policy.  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has bilateral and multilateral international cooperation with countries such as Russia, Israel, USA, South Korea,  Singapore,  UK  etc,  for  the  development  of  strategic, unique, transformative,  advanced  technology  /  systems  /  platforms  in  alignment with 'Make in India'.  Apart from this, in the last two years, Indo-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) and  a Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Equipment and Technology Cooperation with Japan have been started with a view  to promote  cooperation  in  the  field  of  defence equipments and technology. 3. In  order  to  facilitate  collaborations  between  Indian  and  foreign companies  so  as  to  have  technology  transfer  from  foreign  to  Indian companies,  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI)  policy  for  defence  has  been revised  and  under  the  revised  policy,  FDI  upto  49%  is  allowed  through automatic  route  and  beyond  49%  under  Government  approval  route wherever it is likely to result in access to modern technology or for other reasons to be recorded. 4. In  the  Defence  Procurement  Procedure  (DPP),  under  'Buy  &  Make (Indian)' and  'Buy  &  Make'  categories  of  capital  acquisition,  foreign companies  and  Indian  companies  are  encouraged  to  work  together  to produce defence equipment in India as part of Make in India.  The objective of  these  categories  of  capital  acquisition  is  to  encourage  technology

- partnerships between Indian and foreign companies.
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