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Lok Sabha Question No. 5708 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Dental Colleges in NE Region
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5708 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th APRIL, 2017

## DENTAL COLLEGES IN N E REGION

## 5708. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

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

- (a)  the  estimated  number  of  students who  apply  for  dental  courses  from  the North  Eastern Region;
- (b) whether Dental Council of India has announced that trusts and societies can establish dental colleges in t he North Eastern Region and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken steps  to  encourage  societies/trusts  that  may apply  for setting up new dental colleges, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) : Such information is not maintained centrally.
- (b) to (d): As per the Dental Council of India (DCI) Regulations, 2006, a society regist under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860) or corresponding enactments in St and a public religious or charitable trust registered under the Trust Act, 1882 (2 of 18 Wakf Act, 1954 (29 of 1954) are eligible to apply to Ministry for permiss ion to establish dental college(s).

All  applications  including  those  for  North  Eastern  region are  forwarded  by  the Ministry to the Dental Council of India for making recommendations. Accordingly, permiss for  establishment  of new  dental  college  is  granted  to  such  applicant  who  meets  the  requir standards prescribed under the DCI Regulations.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: AIIMS Status to Medical Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), HARI OM PANDEY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5705 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th APRIL, 2017

## AIIMS STATUS TO MEDICAL COLLEGES

## 5705. DR. RATNA DE (NAG): SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

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

- medical colleges
- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide AIIMS status to some in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT - wise and college - wise; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) to (c): AIIMS are set up as Institutes of National Importance (INI) under the AIIMS A There is no provisi on n the AIIMS Act to convert any Medical College into AIIMS.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Review of Ongoing Schemes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, DHARMENDRA YADAV, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, Shrirang Appa Barne

- (a) whether his Ministry has requested all Ministries/Departments to undertake an outcome review of their ongoing schemes at the end of 12 th Five  Year Plan and submit details of the schemes for appraisal before the end of March to  ensure  continuation  of  certain  schemes  beyond  the  12 th Five  Year  Plan and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Ministries and Departments have conducted outcome review of their ongoing schemes and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether there is need to continue some schemes in view of their mandate and performance; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the names of the schemes proposed to be continued beyond the end of 12 th Five Year Plan?

## ANSWER Minister of State for Finance (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d): All the Ministries / Departments are required to undertake an outcome review of their ongoing schemes at the end of 12 th Five year Plan and submit the schemes for appraisal in order to continue the required schemes beyond the 12 th Five Year Plan in terms of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, O.M. No. 24(35)/PF-II/2012 dated  05-08-2016  and  O.M.  No.  42(2)/PF-II/2014  dated  23-02-2017  (available  at http://finmin.nic.in/the\_ministry/dept\_expenditure/notification/gaasp/12thFiveyearplan2 3022017.pdf

2. The Ministries / Departments are in the process of carrying out the outcome review of their ongoing schemes and ascertain whether there is a need to continue some schemes in view of their mandate and performance.  An interim extension of six months i.e., till 30-09-2017 has been granted for all the schemes which the Ministries / Departments are likely to propose for continuation beyond 12 th Five Year Plan in terms of Department of Expenditure O.M. No. 42(2)/PF-II/2014 dated 27-03-2017 (available at http://www.finmin.nic.in/the\_ministry/dept\_expenditure/plan\_finance2/Schemes\_beyond 12FYPlan27032017.pdf)
Lok Sabha Question No. 5699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Empanelment of Firms as Suppliers
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, SHARAD TRIPATHI, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5699

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## EMPANELMENT OF FIRMS AS SUPPLIERS

5699.  SHRI  HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI: DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

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

- (a) whether  the Government has any proposal to empanelment of firms as suppliers for defence procurements;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of  the key features plan outlay and organisational set up of aforesaid proposal?

## 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): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5695 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: CSR
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5695 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 7th APRIL, 2017 CHAITRA 17, 1939 (SAKA)

## CSR

## QUESTION

5695. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is mandatory for companies to spend two per cent of their profits on social welfare as per the Companies Act, 2013; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS                    (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )

(a)  and  (b):    Section  135  of  the  Companies  Act  2013,  mandates  every company above the specified thresholds of turnover, or net worth, or net profit to spend at least two per cent of the average net profits earned during three immediately preceding financial years on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities specified in Schedule VII of the Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Elimination of TB
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5694 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th APRIL, 2017

## ELIMINATION OF TB

## 5694. DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

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

- (a) whether the Government has finalised an aggressive national strategy to end Tuberculosis by 2025 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the time by which this national strategy is likely to be implemented;
- (c) whether  India  aims  for  new breakthrough at ending TB in eleven countries of the region through political and financial comm itment and enhanced regional cooperation; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)& (b): Under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), Government is committed to end tuberculosis by 2025. The strategies adopted for this pu include  strengthening  and  improving  quality  of  basic  TB  services,  addressing  TB  HIV -infection, other co - morbidities and MDR - TB. Further, targeted inte rventions in the vulnerable population,  integrating  newer  molecular  diagnostics  for  TB  in  the  health  system  for diagnosis  of  TB,  Information  Communication  Technology  (ICT), Enhanced  Private  Sector Engagement, Nikshay and E Nikshay etc. have also been leveraged as part of the strategies under RNTCP.
- (c)&(d): Yes. In the Ministerial meeting towards ending TB India in the South East As Region by 2030 held during 15 - 16 March 2017 in New Delhi, a Call for Action Resolution to end TB was signed by the eleven Country Ministers/ Vice Ministers. As per the resolution, t signatory  Governments  are  committed  to  ending  TB  through  political,  financial  and  regi cooperation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Housing Needs of Army Personnel
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA, RANJANBEN BHATT, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5692

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## HOUSING NEEDS OF ARMY PERSONNEL

5692.  SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRIMATI  SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:

DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

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

- (a) whether    the  Government  has  prepared  any  scheme  to  purchase  houses  from private builders at concessional prices for the army personnel;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the places where the said scheme is likely to be implemented in the first stage;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  signed  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  with a private firm in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Private Industry Collaborative Business Model is proposed to be used to  acquire houses for army personnel,  if so, the details thereof  along  with  the benefits likely to be accrued from the model; and
- (e) the status of implementation of the model in acquiring houses from private players at discounted prices?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) & (b): No  scheme  of  purchasing  houses  from  private  builders  for Army personnel has been prepared.
- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) & (e): No  private  Industry  Collaborative  Business  Model  has  been planned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Merger of Bharatiya Mahila Bank
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5690

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

Merger of Bharatiya Mahila Bank

5690.  SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR: SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL: SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to merger of  Bharatiya  Mahila Bank (BMB) with State  Bank of India (SBI) and if  so, the  details  thereof  along  with  the  aims  and  objectives thereto;
- (b) the number of branches of BMB functioning in the country at present, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the  details  of  loans  extended  to  the  women  entrepreneurs  by  BMB  and  the  nonperforming assets (NPA) has been reported by BMB till date; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be merged?

## ANSWER The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)  to  (d):  The  Cabinet  in  its  meeting  on  15 th March,  2017  has  approved  the  proposal  of acquisition of Bharatiya Mahila Bank with State Bank of India. It has come into effect on 1 st April, 2017. The merger is aimed at economies of scale and operational efficiency leading to improved  supervision  process,  compliance  and  productivity  in  addition  to  better  risk management. There were 103 branches of Bharatiya Mahila Bank functioning in the county as on 31.03.2017. Bharatiya Mahila Bank had extended loans of Rs.191.09 crore to women entrepreneurs till 31.03.2017 and the NPAs in BMB was Rs.5.25 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: BPO Doctor on Call
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5688 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th APRIL, 2017

## BPO DOCTOR ON CALL

## 5688. SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN: SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR: SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to start the country's first Health BPO Doctor on call;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives thereto;
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be made functional; and
- (d) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to reduce pressure on hospitals?

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

(a) to c): Yes. Government proposes to start 'Doctor on Call (DoC) -24*7 National Health Help  Line'    for  addressing  the  medical  queries  of  the  citizens  telephonically.  The  expected objectives of this scheme are:

- i. Decrease  in  personal  visit  at  medical  health  care  centre  thus  reducing  the  l Govt. Hospitals.
- ii. Speedier Consultation.
- iii. Increase in Govt. To Citizen/Citizen to Govt. Interaction.
- iv. Helps in building trust factor in government services and deliverables

The scheme is yet to be approved by competent authority.

- (d) : Following steps aretaken/being taken by the Government to reduce pressure on hospitals
- Primary Health Centres and Sub centres are being strengthened by increasing the num of services provided from these facilities. Sub - centres are being expanded into Health and Wellness Centres with additional human resources in phased manner to provide e nhanced health services.
- Government is establishing telemedicine centres in rural areas for virtual consul with specialists by utilizing Telecom/SATCOM infrastructure.
- Online  Registration  System  (ORS)  has  been  introduced  for  scheduling  appointment with  doctors  and  specialists  at  major  tertiary  care  hospitals  by  citizens  reduci queue and rush at the hospitals.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Infrastructure for AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: NINONG ERING

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5686 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH APRIL, 2017

## INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A YUSH

## 5686. SHRI NINONG ERING:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  developed  a  road  map  to  improve  the  infrastructure  for services of Ayurvedic methods of treatment;
- (b) if so, the details ther eof;
- (c) whether the Government has developed a plan to prioritize North East region for Ayur and Naturopathy treatment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to ( d): The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM), notified by the Government of India on 29.09.2014 is the main programme to improve the infrastructure for the services of Ayurvedic methods of treatment in the country. NAM e visages better access to AYUSH services, strengthening of AYUSH educational institutions, facilitate the enforcemen quality  control  of  Ayurveda,  Sid dha  and  Unani  &  Homoeopathy  (ASU  &H)  drugs  and sustainable availability raw - materials for ASU & H drugs in the States/UTs including North East region during 12th Plan. The Mission inter - alia makes  the  following provisions which include upgradation and stre ngthening of infrastructure of AYUSH including Ayurveda and Naturopathy system:

- (i) Co - location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs).
- (ii) Upgradation of exclusive State Governme nt AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.
- (iii) Setting up of upto 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital.
- (iv)  Upgradation  of  State  Government  Under -Graduate  and  Post - Graduate  Educational Institutions.

Contd…….

(v) Setting up of new State Government AYUSH Educational Institutions in the States where it is not available in Government Sector.

(vi)  Strengthening  of  State  Government/State  Government  Co - operatives/Public  Sector Undertakings Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) Pharmacies

(vii) Streng thening of State Drug Testing Laboratories for ASU &H Drugs

(viii) Support for Medicinal Plant including processing and post - harvest management.

Further, for the promotion of AYUSH in the NE States, the Central: State Share un National AYUSH Mission (NAM) is 90:10.

Also, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong, a state art  institute  consisting  of  Ayurveda  College  and  Homoeopathy  College  along  with  attac hospital is of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy of 100 beds and 50 beds respectively. The objective of the institute is to provide better medicinal/clinical facilities to the people of North - East Region and Sikkim.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Fin Tech Start-up
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5685 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 07,2017/ CHAITRA 17, 1939 (SAKA)

## FIN TECH START-UP

## 5685. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government is aware that Fin Tech start-ups have the potential of challenging the banks, in view of the inability of the banks, card related infrastructure to handle the payment process of all its customers;
- (d) If SO , whether the  Government has reviewed the situation arisen  through such problems in the country; and
- If s0, the details thereof; (6) Whether the banks related infrastructures can handle payment process up to only 10 percent of approximately 1.3 crore sellers throughout the country;
- (e) If so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) and (b): Public sector banks have not reported inability to handle the payment process of their customers, arising from: card related infrastructure. have also expressed a view that non-bank financial service providers , including Fin Tech start-ups, have the potential of complementing banks in providing financial services. They
- (c); (d) and (e): Public sector banks have apprised that adequate infrastructure is in place to handle payment processes for all sellers associated with them, and that augmentation of infrastructure to meet future requirements is a continuous process
Lok Sabha Question No. 5684 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Weapon locating Radar System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY, GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5684

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  APRIL, 2017

## WEAPON LOCATING RADAR SYSTEM

5684.  SHRI PONGULETI  SRINIVASA  REDDY: SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

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

- (a) whether  the Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed an indigenous Weapon Locating Radar system called 'Swati' for Army purpose;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to export the same after Army's requirements are fulfilled and once it become success; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

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(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.    DRDO  has  developed  an  indigenous  Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) System called Swati  for  Indian  Army.   It  has  been handed  over  to  Army  on  2 nd March  2017.    A  production  order  has  been placed by Indian Army on M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for 30 Nos.

(c) & (d): WLR  has  been  designed  &  developed  for  Indian  Army  and produced  by  M/s  BEL  for  their  use.    After  the  requirements  of  Army  is fulfilled, Government may consider to export the same to friendly countries based on its policies at that moment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Violation of Companies Act
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5683 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 07 TH  APRIL, 2017 [CHAITRA 17, 1939 (SAKA)]

## VIOLATION OF COMPANIES ACT

## QUESTION

5683. SHRI HARISH MEENA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the companies against whom inspection has been ordered under Section 209A of the Companies Act, during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the details of companies against whom violation of the above section have been proved during the said period; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to check such activities of companies in the future?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE             (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

- (a): The Central Government has ordered inspection of the Book of Account of the companies during the last three years and the current year as per details as under:
- (b): During the said period none of the Companies were found guilty under section 209A by the Court.

|   Sl. No. | Year    | No. of Inspections   |
|-----------|---------|----------------------|
|         1 | 2014-15 | 23                   |
|         2 | 2015-16 | 161                  |
|         3 | 2016-17 | 117                  |
|         4 | 2017-18 | Nil                  |

(c): Suitable action is taken in case any non-compliance/violation of the Companies Act. *******