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Lok Sabha Question No. 1933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Plastic Debris along Coasts
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.: 1933

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.12.2017

## Plastic Debris along Coasts

## 1933: SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Ockhi Cyclone resulted in agglomeration of plastic debris along coasts and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government  has any data about the  quantum of plastic debris accumulated on coasts and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether the Government has any emergency plan to tackle the issue and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether sea animals have also been affected as a result thereof and if so, the details thereof along with the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b) & C: Yes, Madam.  The Ockhi Cyclone resulted in agglomeration of plastic debris along the coasts of Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Gujarat etc., particularly along the major Beaches of Mumbai.  It has been estimated that about 80 tonnes of waste from the Ocean has been dumped on the city's coastline due to Ockhi Cyclone. The impact in other coastal States was relatively less compared to Maharashtra.  Clearance of such accumulated plastic debris is being managed by the respective State Governments/Union Territories.

(d):  Cyclone  Ockhi  has  affected  the  marine  biodiversity  especially  in  the  Islands  of Lakshadweep.  Due to intense wave activity, a number of coral associated organisms such as sea  cucumber,  starfishes,  stone  fishes,  puffer  fishes,  seaweeds,  seagrass  were  found  dead along the coast.  Extensive damage to the mussel beds were also recorded along rocky coastal stretches  of  Kerala.    Government  has  initiated  various  measures  for  conservation  and management  of  Marine  Biodiversity  such  as;  demarcation  of  Marine  Protected  Areas (MPAs), prevention of untreated effluent discharge and solid waste particularly plastics etc. into the sea waters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1931 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Classification of Medical Devices
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1931 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th DECEMBER, 2017

## CLASSIFICATION OF ME DICAL DEVICES

## 1931. DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD:

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

- (a) whether the latest National Health Policy mandates to set up a regulatory body for medical devices;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of items classified as medical d evice;
- (d) the initiatives taken so far to set up one such body to oversee various aspects of medical devices in the country; and
- (e) whether all medical devices presently under Drug and Cosmetics Act would be brought under the new regulator and if so, the time by which it is likely to be materialized ?

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

- (a) to (e): The  National  Health  Policy,  2017  recommends  strengthening  regulation  of medical devices and establishing a regulatory body for medical devices to unleash innovat and the entrepreneurial spirit for manufacture of medical device in India. The policy harmonization of domestic regulatory standards with international standards.

Presently 15 notified categories of medical devices are regulated under the provis Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules 1945 thereunder, as per the details in the Annexur

Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  has  notified  Medical  Devices Rul s,  2017  for comprehensive  regulation  of  Medical  devices  notified  under  the  Drugs  and  Cosmetics  A including their import, clinical investigation, manufacture, sale and distribution. The are harmonised with the international regulatory prac tices and provide comprehensive legislation for the regulation of Medical Devices to foster India specific innovation and provide a Make in India.

## ANNEXURE

|   S.NO. | NAME OF DEVICE                                 |
|---------|------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Disposable Hypodermic Syringes                 |
|       2 | Disposable Hypodermic Needles                  |
|       3 | Disposable Perfusion Sets                      |
|       4 | In vitro Diagnostic Devices for HIV, HbsAg and |
|       5 | Cardia Stents                                  |
|       6 | Drug Eluting Stents                            |
|       7 | Catheters                                      |
|       8 | Intra Ocular Lenses                            |
|       9 | I.V. Cannule                                   |
|      10 | Bone Cements                                   |
|      11 | Heart Valves                                   |
|      12 | Scalp Vein Set                                 |
|      13 | Orthopedic Implants                            |
|      14 | Internal Prosthetic Replacements               |
|      15 | Ablation Devices                               |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Funding for Startups
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MNNISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1929 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER; 2017PPAUSHA 08, 1939 (SAKA) 29TH

## FUNDING FOR STARTUPS

## QUESTION

## 1929. SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a): whether various Startups have raised capital through placement and stake sale;
- (6); if so, the details thereof?
- (c): whether there is any mechanism to ensure the justified evaluation of Startups along with the investors protection, if s0, the details thereof;
- (d): if not; the reasons therefor; and
- (e): whether the Government has reviewed the said scheme; if s0, the details thereof along with the outcome thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(), (b), (c) (d) & (e): Startups are not defined under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBD Disclosure  Requirements) Regulations,  2009 (TCDR Regulations") Further; private   placement by unlisted  companies is not covered under the ICDR Regulations, ` which are applicable for equity shares and convertible securities.

There is no such information available with concerned DepartmentsSEBI
Lok Sabha Question No. 1928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Stressed Advances Ratio
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO: 1928 TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 29 th  DECEMBER,  2017/PAUSHA  08, 1939 (SAKA)

## QUESTION STRESSED  ADVANCES  RATIO

## 1928:   SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the clearing  of balance  sheet of banks  is the top priority for the RBI, if so, the details  thereof;  and
- (b) whether  the stressed advances ratio  declined  marginally from 12.3 per cent to 12.0 per cent due to fall in restructured  standard  advances  and if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER To be answered by THE MINISTER  OF STATE  IN THE  MINISTRY  OF FINANCE

## (SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

- (a) The Reserve  Bank of India (RBI) has apprised  that  it had issued directions  to certain banks  to  initiate   the  corporate   insolvency resolution   process  in  respect   of  12  stressed accounts   under   the  Insolvency   and  Bankruptcy Code,   2016.  Further,   RBI  has  advised banks  to  resolve   certain   other   stressed  accounts   within   six  months,   failing   which insolvency  proceedings  under  the Code  will  need to be initiated.

(b) As per RBI's data, the stressed advances ratio  of Scheduled  Commercial Banks,  as on 30.9.2017,   declined   to  11.75  per  cent  from   12.1  per  cent  as  on  30.6.2017,   while restructured   advances  ratio   declined   from   2.1  per  cent  to  1.91 per  cent  over   the  same period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Dual Domicility Issue
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ANBUMANI RAMADOSS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1924 TO BE ANSWERED ON   29 TH DECEMBER, 2017

## DUAL DOMICILITY ISSU E

## 1924. DR. ANBUMANI RAMADOSS:

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

- (a) the details of Dual Domicility provision under NEET;
- (b)  whether  a  number  of  medical  admission  in  Government - private  and  deemed  medical Universites have been made under the said pr ovision and if so, the details thereof, during the la two years, year -wise;
- (c) whether a number of cases have been filled so far with regard to dual domicility i various States and UTs in India and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the action  taken  in  cases  where  there  has  been  violations  of  norms  and  the  views  o Government on Dual Domicility Clause?

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

- (a) & (b):      There is no requirement of domicile under NEET for admission to UG and PG medical  courses  in  All  India  Quota  seats  and  all  Super -Specialty  seats.      The  State Governments  may  impose  condition  for  requirement  of  domicile  for  admission  to  medica courses in their respe ctiv  State quota seats. The definition of domicile may vary from Stat State.
- (c) & (d):    The Central Government has no role in the determination of domicile criter States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Effects of Climate Change on Wildlife
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1922

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.12.2017

## Effects of Climate Change on Wildlife

## 1922. SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government acknowledges and recognizes the effects of climate change on India's wildlife;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any conservation actions in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Yes Madam. The Government acknowledges and recognizes the effects  of  Climate  Change  on  India's  Wildlife.  The  National October  2017, also  includes  a  Chapter  on  'Integrating  Climate  Change  in Wildlife  Planning'  and  has  several  priority  projects  under  this

Wildlife  Action  Plan  (2017-31),  launched  on  2 nd Chapter with time lines.

(c) and (d) Conservation  actions  by habitat  improvement,  soil  moisture conservation, afforestation provided through Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Scheme in the National Parks, Wildlife  Sanctuaries,  Conservation  Reserves  and  Community Reserves are a part of initiative of the Government in regard to Climate Change and its mitigation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Uniform GST Rates
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1921

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 29 TH  DECEMBER, 2017

## PAUSHA 8, 1939 (SAKA)

## UNIFORM GST RATES

## 1921. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether many segments have demanded for uniform Goods and Services

Tax (GST) and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the disparities in GST rates create problems for the survival of industry of the same nature and if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) whether the Government is considering to have a uniform GST on such segments and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a): Yes, there have been certain demands for uniform GST rates from sectors like  IT  hardware  products,  stationery,  textiles,  food  items  etc.  on  the  goods side while demands for uniform GST rates have been received from Lottery, Hospitality and job work in textile sector on the services side.
- (b) &(c): The GST council, initially, had recommended GST rates on all goods and services on the basis of pre-GST incidence of indirect taxes on goods and services in its meeting held on 18.05.2017 and 03.06.2017. Further apart from rates  on  the  basis  of  pre-GST  incidence,  the  GST  council  recommended uniform rate of 5% on fabrics as well as rates of 5% and 12% on other textile products on the basis of sale value.
2. The GST council has considered the requests from trade and industry and recommended certain reductions in GST rates on various goods and services in its meetings held in August, September and October 2017.
3. Further, a major rationalisation exercise of GST rate structure was done in the GST council meeting held on 10th November, 2017, whereby around 177 goods were moved from GST rate of 28% to 18%/12%, 18% to 12%, 18% to 5% and  5%  to  Nil  etc.  Furthermore,  GST  rates  on  specified  restaurant  services have been reduced to 5%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: FDI to Promote Medical Devices
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1920 TO BE ANSWERED ON   29 TH DECEMBER, 2017

## FDI TO PROMOTE MEDIC AL DEVICES

## 1920. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been allowed to promote med devices sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the other initiatives taken to promote the sector under Make in India initiative?

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

- (a): Yes, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) upto 100% under the automatic route is pe rmitted in bothGreenfield and B rownfield projects for manufacturing of medical devices.
- (b): Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has notified the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 on 31.01.2017 which will be made effective from 01.01.2018. The new rules are harmonised w the international regulatory practices and provide comprehensive legislation for the regu Medical Devices to foster India specific innovation and thereby g ive a fillip to Make in India.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1919 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Study by Centre for Science and Environment
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1919

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.12.2017

## Study by Centre for Science and Environment

1919. SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU.

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

- (a)  Whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  cognizance  of  the  study  conducted  by  centre  for science and environment according to which the majority of forest cover of the country has been utilized for mining purpose;
- (b)  If so, the details thereof;
- (c)  Whether the Government has taken up this issue with the State Governments to take strict penal action against the accused of illegal mining and deforestation; and
- (d)  If so, the response of the State Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b ) No Madam.
- (c) )  &  (d):  Cases  of  illegal  mining  and  deforestation  are  dealt  at  state  level  under  the provisions  of  various  Forest  Acts  and  The  Mines  and  Minerals  (Development  and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Environmental Damage due to Illegal Mining
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1917

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.12.2017

## Environmental Damage due to Illegal Mining

## 1917. SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA

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

- (a) Whether the Government has conducted any survey/analysis of environmental damage caused by illegal mining in Bundelkhand region during the period 2012-17;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which an inquiry committee is likely to be constituted in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):    No  Madam.    However,  the  MoEF&CC  had  received  a  complaint  regarding  illegal mining  in  Bundelkhand.  The  site  was  inspected  by  the  Regional  Office  of  the  MoEF&CC  at Lucknow.  Based  on  the  site  inspection  report,  an  order  under  Section  5  of  Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was issued on 4 th November 2015 to the Government of Uttar Pradesh directing  them  to  immediately  stop  the  violation  of  environmental  norms  on  the  site.  As informed by Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, there is no reporting of illegal mining of  major  minerals during 2016-17.  However, in case of minor minerals, 10188 cases including 2477 cases from Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh have been brought to the notice for illegal mining/transportation.  Out of these, FIR has been lodged in 934 cases, court cases filed in 2228 cases and fine to the tune of Rs. 2873.65 lakh has been realized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1915 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Land Customs Station
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE *****

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1915

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 29 th  DECEMBER/

8 PAUSHA, SAKA 1939

## LAND CUSTOM STATION

## 1915: SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has proposed to open a Land Customs Station (LCS) at Kakrahwa, Uttar Pradesh:
- (b)  If so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefore, and
- (c) Whether the Government has proposed or initiated the process for opening a preventive check post at Kakrahwa: and
- (d)  If so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Kakrahwa has been appointed as Land Customs Station for the purpose of clearance of baggage, passenger vehicles and tourist vehicles vide Notification No. 42/2016-Customs (NT), dated 29.03.2016.
- (c ) &  (d): Yes, there is a preventive check post at Kakrahwa, Customs(Prev.) Commissionerate. Lucknow, being a Preventive  Commissionerate, the officers posted at LCS Kakrahwa are also performing preventive work in addition to the work mentioned in reply to the para (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: CGHS Wellness Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1913 TO BE ANSWERED ON   29 TH DECEMBER, 2017

## CGHS WELLNESS CENTRE S

## 1913. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

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

- (a)  the  total  number  of  CGHS  Wellness  Centres  functioning  in  India  particularly  in  An Pradesh;
- (b) whether the Ministry is considering to open more CGHS Wellness Centres in the cou ntry including in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Ministry to set up more CGHS Wellness Ce in all the districts and important places of the country including Andhra Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, by which time such CGHS We llness Centres will be opened in the country including Andhra Pradesh?

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

- (a): 286 Allopathic CGHS Wellness Centres including One at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and 85 AYUSH Wellness Centres are functioning in India.
- (b): Yes, New CGHS Wellness Centres are being opened at the following locations: -

|   SI. No. | State             | Location   |
|-----------|-------------------|------------|
|         1 | Goa               | Panaji     |
|         2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar   |

- (c): At present ,there is no such proposal.

- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Loans to Self Help Groups
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## Govt. of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1912

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 th  December, 2017 / Pausha 08, 1939 (Saka)

## Loans to Self Help Groups

## QUESTION

1912 . ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has urged the banks to give more loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs);
- (b)  if so, the details threreof;
- (c)  whether  providing  loans  to  SHGs  will  help  to  generate  employments  in  the unorganised sector in the country; and
- (d)  if so, the details threreof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has from time to time issued guidelines/instructions  to  banks  advising  them  to  consider  lending  to  Self  Help Groups  (SHGs)  as  part  of  their  mainstream  credit  operations  both  at  policy  and implementation  level.  A  target  of  10%  of  Adjusted  Net  Bank  Credit  (ANBC)  is prescribed for weaker sections which also includes SHGs.

(c)  &  (d): Data relating to employment generated through loans given to SHGs is not maintained centrally. However, National Bank  for Agriculture and Rural Development  (NABARD)  had  commissioned  a  comparative  study  on  livelihood methods of SHGs in Bihar and Gujarat in 2017. It was observed that 35.95% of the SHGs/members in Gujarat and 25.25% of the SHGs/members in Bihar reported had taken up livelihood activities. The members have reported availing loans from SHGs.

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