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Lok Sabha Question No. 3123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Database for Food Processing Units
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: ARPITA GHOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3123

ANSWERED ON 21 ST  MARCH, 2017

## DATABASE FOR FOOD PROCESSING UNITS

## 3123. SHRIMATI ARPITA GHOSH:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formed proper line of action regarding food processing units in rural areas and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has done any research to prepare the database for setting up of Food Processing units in rural areas and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a): The  Government  is  implementing  a  number  of  Central  Sector  Schemes  for  promotion  and development of food processing industries in the country including rural areas.  These schemes are (1) Scheme of Mega Food Parks; (2) Scheme of Modern Abattoirs; (3) Scheme of Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure; (4) Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation;  (5)  Scheme  for  Quality  Assurance;  and  (6)  Scheme  for  Human  Resource  and Institutions.    These  schemes  are  demand  driven  and  not  specific  to  any  region.    Farmers,  Farmer Producer  Organizations,  Individuals,  Group  of  Entrepreneurs,  Cooperative  Societies,  Self  Help Groups, NGO's, Central/State PSU etc. are eligible to avail financial assistance under these schemes for setting up food processing industries in the country including rural areas.
- (b): Central Statistical Office (CSO) and National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) under the aegis  of  the  Ministry  of  Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation,  regularly  update  data  on  food processing industries in  the country including in the rural  areas to  facilitate  policy  formulation  on food processing sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Allocation for Mitigating Air Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No: 3119

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## Allocation for Mitigating Air Pollution

## 3119.  SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

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

- (a) the  details  of  funds  allocated  towards  Hazardous  Substances  Management  (HSM), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and National Green   Tribunal (NGT) during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether the budgetary allocation towards HSM, CPCB and NGT and other agencies/bodies has been reduced despite poor ambient air quality in the country and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether there has been an increase in the number of deaths due to PM 2.5 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to improve the infrastructure to check   pollution including data collection on pollution levels in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a)&(b)  Allocation of funds to Hazardous Substances Management (HSM) Division, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and National Green Tribunal (NGT) during the last three years and the current year is annexed.  As can be seen, the funds allocated have not been reduced.
- (c) There  is  no  rigorous  scientific  study  available  to  correlate  increase  in  number  of deaths due to PM 2.5.
- (d) The measures taken to improve the infrastructure to check pollution including data collection on pollution levels in the country include formulation/revision of emission norms for various categories of industries, which requires appropriate improvement in  infrastructure  to  comply  with  these  norms  as  well  as  setting  up  of  continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations.

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Annexure

| Division   | Financial Year   |   Allocation (₹ Crores) |
|------------|------------------|-------------------------|
| HSM        | 2013-2014        |                    2.87 |
| HSM        | 2014-2015        |                    3.94 |
| HSM        | 2015-2016        |                    2.5  |
| HSM        | 2016-2017        |                    4.5  |
| CPCB       | 2013-2014        |                   68.9  |
| CPCB       | 2014-2015        |                   60.1  |
| CPCB       | 2015-2016        |                   58    |
| CPCB       | 2016-2017        |                   90.15 |
| NGT        | 2013-2014        |                   15.3  |
| NGT        | 2014-2015        |                   21.4  |
| NGT        | 2015-2016        |                   21    |
| NGT        | 2016-2017        |                   22.95 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Rehabilitation Council of India Act
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: PASHUPATI NATH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION N0.3118 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## Rehabilitation Council of India Act

## 3118. SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has fixed any minimum standards of   education under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act;
- (6) if s0, the details thereof in last three years, particularly in Jharkhand;
- whether the Government proposes to amend minimum criterion of education under the RCI Act in Jharkhand State; and
- (d) if s0, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHANPAL GUJJAR)

## ANSWER

- (a) As per the Section 18 of Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Act; 1992, the Council may prescribe the minimum  standards of education required for granting recognized rehabilitation qualification by Universities or Institutions in India

The Council has prescribed 50% marks for admission to all courses from Certificate to Master level programmes with relaxation and reservation as per rules of respective Government except for M.Phil. (Rehabilitation Psychology), M Phil. (Clinical Psychology) Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology and D in Clinical Psychology programmes for which minimum 55% marks have been   prescribed with relaxation and reservation as per rules of  respective Government. Psy.

- (b) No specific norms have been prescribed for the State of Jharkhand

- (c) Not under the purview of the Council

- (d) Not applicable
Lok Sabha Question No. 3117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Establishment of Heavy Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, RODMAL NAGAR, HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE, OM PRAKASH YADAV, VASANTHI M., JANARDAN MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3117 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## Establishment of Heavy Industries

## 3117.   SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of heavy industries functioning in various parts of the country, State-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  proposals  to  set  up  more  heavy  industries  in  the country including in the rural and backward areas during the last three years and the current year and if so, the details and present status thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  encourage  setting  up  and  promoting  heavy industries in areas where no such industry exists as well as in the rural and backward areas of the country for industrial and economic  development and removal of regional imbalance;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to formulate a National Policy for development of heavy industries in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a)  to  (e)  Industry  is  a  State  Subject  and  therefore,  any  centralized  data  regarding  number  of heavy industries/setting up of heavy industries/development of heavy industries in the country is not maintained in the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI). The role of DHI is confined to the administration of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under its administrative control. The Department however seeks to provide technology development, as well as environment friendly technologies in the industry through innovative schemes. Many States have evolved incentives and schemes for the development and growth of industries including heavy industries. Central Government, through Ministry of Finance, also provides incentives in the direct and indirect tax structure for the growth of industries across the country.

Moreover, the 'National Policy on Capital Goods' has been launched by the Minister for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises on 15 th February, 2016 during 'Make in India Week'. Details of the Policy is available in DHI Website <dhi.nic.in>.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Shortage of Water for Irrigation
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

O.I.H

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3115

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST   MARCH, 2017

## SHORTAGE OF WATER FOR IRRIGATION

3115.      SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the farmers have to spent huge amount to get water for irrigation due to lowering ground water level in most areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat making the condition of farmers quit pitiable there;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to formulate any action plan to provide assistance to these farmers and make them self reliant, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM  RUPALA)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam.  As per Central Ground Water Board reports, ground water levels in various parts of the Country including Gujarat and Rajasthan are declining.  On comparison of Pre-monsoon  (April/May,  2016)  water  level  data  with  the  decadal  average  (2006-2015),  it indicates  that  64%  of  the  wells  in  certain  pockets  of  Gujarat  and  58%  of  the  wells  in  certain pockets of Rajasthan have registered decline in ground water level.  Decreasing ground water levels may increase the investment by farmers for irrigation in some areas which are dependent on Ground water for irrigation.
- (c): Although, no such self reliant mechanism is in place, yet many initiatives are being taken for  water  harvesting  and  Ground Water  Recharge.    Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana (PMKSY) addresses  comprehensive irrigation development including efficient use of water for benefit of farming community.  The Watershed Development activities under PMKSY specifically focus for water harvesting and water conservation.  Besides, water conservation activities are taken up under MGNREGA and other Central/State supported programmes being implemented in country including Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Manufacturing of Medical Devices
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3114 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21st March, 2017

Manufacturing of Medical Devices

## 3114. SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to remove the anomalies in the duty structure to boost manufacturing of medical devices;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

(d)

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS, ROAD TRANSPORT  &  HIGHWAYS  AND  SHIPPING  (SHRI  MANSUKH  L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (c):  Government vide Notifications No. 4/2016-Customs and 5/2016Customs dated 19.01.2016 has rationalized the customs duty structure for medical  devices  to    promote  their  domestic  manufacturing.  Government considers the rationalization adequate at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Licence for NGOs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3111

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st     MARCH, 2017/ PHALGUNA 30, 1938 (SAKA)

LICENCE FOR NGOS

3111. SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working in the field of Human Rights protection, which have not been allowed renewal of their  licenses  and  the  amount  received  by  them  through  foreign  funding during the last three years and the current year, Statewise;
- (b) the reasons for non-renewal of their licenses;
- (c) whether the litmus test laid down by the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association was applied in the adjudication by the Union Government and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the National Human Rights Commission has recently issued a notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs on a complaint alleging 'draconian approach' of the Centre in the renewal of Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of NGO, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU )

- (a) & (b) No separate data for NGOs working in the field of human rights protection  is  maintained  by  the  Ministry.  The  renewal  of  certificate  is however, granted in accordance with the FCRA, 2010 and rules made there under.  Any violation of the said Act/Rule leads to refusal of the renewal of registration.

## LS.US.Q.No.3111 FOR 21.03.2017

(c) &(d) The Govt. has informed to National Human Rights Commission that  any  association  with  definite  cultural,  economic,  religious  or  social programme  can  receive  foreign  contribution  subject  to  provisions  of FCRA,2010 and rules made  there under. However, the receipt and utilization of foreign contribution cannot be permitted for activities detrimental to  national  interest  including  security,  strategic,  scientific  or economic interest of the state or the public interest. If any person comes to notice  for  violating  any  provision  of  law  including  FCRA,2010  appropriate action is taken strictly in accordance with law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Milk Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA ADMITTED QUESTION NO. 3110

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  MARCH, 2017

## MILK PRODUCTION

3110.    SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN: SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a) whether India is the largest milk producer in the world but per animal milk productivity is very low as compared to other countries;

- (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that the feed production in the country does not meet the global standards; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor and the corrective measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard; (d)  whether  National  Dairy  Development  Board  (NDDB)  has  launched  Cattle  Feed  Knowledge Portal for the benefit of milk producers; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to boost the
- per animal milk productivity in the country?

A N S W E R THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a)to(e) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Development of Food Processing Sector
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3109

ANSWERED ON 21 ST  MARCH, 2017

## DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR

## 3109. SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has sought any assistance from the developed countries for development of food processing sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to improve share and position of food processing sector in the world particularly in neighbouring countries?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a) &  (b)  Government  has  been  promoting  the  food  processing  sector  among  various countries  to  seek  foreign  direct  investment  into  this  sector.  As  per  the  data  provided  by  the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the food processing sector in the country has  received  US$  6.43  billion  worth  of  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI)  equity  inflows  from April 2010 to December 2016.
- (c) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Marine  Products  Exports  Development  Authority  (MPEDA)  under  Ministry  of  Commerce  & Industry  provide  financial  assistance  for  improving  share  and  position  of  food  processing through export promotion of food products.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Reservation to Jats in Central List of OBC
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAJ KUMAR SAINI, SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3105 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## RESERVATION TO JATS IN CENTRAL LIST OF OBC

3105. SHRI RAJKUMAR SAINI: PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Supreme Court has struck down the OBC reservation in Central List gra the Jats;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the N ational Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has opposed the grant o OBC status to Jats and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is again considering to provide reservation to Jats and details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR )

- (a)  &  (b):  The  Supreme  Court  in  its  order  dated  17.03.2015  quashed  and  set  asi Notification  No.20012/129/2009 - BC.II.  dated  4.3.2014,  whereby  Jats  in  nine  States  we inclu ded in the Central List of OBCs of Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, M Pradesh,  NCT  of  Delhi,  Rajasthan  (Bharatpur  &  Dhaulpur  Districts),  Uttar  Prades Uttarakhand.
- (c): The National Commission for Backward Classes had recommended again st inclusion of Jats in the Central List of OBCs in respect of States of Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Madhya  Pradesh,  NCT  of  Delhi,  Rajasthan  (Bharatpur  &  Dhaulpur),  Uttar  Pradesh Uttarakhand vide their advice  dated 26.02.2014.
- (d): No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Demographic Changes due to Illegal Immigration
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3104

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st  MARCH, 2017/ PHALGUNA 30, 1938 (SAKA) DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES DUE TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION †3104. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether demographic changes are taking place in the bordering areas in an unexpected manner owing to inadequate monitoring on the borders and illegal immigration;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c)    whether the Government proposes to speed up the works like border fencing  and  installation  of  satellite  monitoring  equipments  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (c): There  are  reports  of  immigrants  entering  our  borders  illegally. Powers have been delegated to the State Governments/UTs for detection and  deportation  of  illegal  migrants  under  the  Foreigners  Act,  1946.  100 Foreigners  Tribunals  have  been  set  up  in  Assam  for  disposal  of  cases pertaining to detection and deportation of illegal migrants. In order to curb the  illegal  cross  border  movement,  Government  has  taken  various  steps which  inter-alia  include  strengthening  of  the  Border  Security  Forces  and equipping them with modern equipment, erection of fencing, installation of floodlights, coordinated patrolling, identification and reduction of vulnerable  gaps  between  the  border  posts,  strengthening  of  riverine patrolling along respective borders.

## LS.US.Q.No.3104 FOR 21.03.2017

The fencing work is regularly monitored for expeditious implementation on respective borders. Besides technological solutions are being pursued in sensitive stretches.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Protection to Cashew Workers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3103

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST   MARCH, 2017

## PROTECTION TO CASHEW WORKERS

3103.  SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the  Government  that  a  huge  number  of  cashew workers lost their employment due to the change in policy of levying tax;
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Government to protect the cashew workers;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  sufficient  quantum  of  raw  cashew  at reasonable prices, so as to protect the cashew industry; and
- (d) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) & (b): Government has not received any report from State regarding loss of employment due to the imposition of 5% basic customs duty on cashew nut in shell in Budget 2016-17.
- (c) & (d): The  Government  does  not  have  any  proposal  to  provide  raw  cashew  nut  at reasonable prices to the cashew industry.  However, Government of India has taken initiatives to  augment  the  domestic  production  by  increasing  the  area  under  cashew  by  new  planting, removal of senile plantation and re-planting with high yielding varieties of cashew under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture.
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