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Lok Sabha Question No. 387 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Conversion of RKVY into Raftaar
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL, RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.387

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## CONVERSION OF RKVY INTO RAFTAAR

387. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: SHRI RAOSAHEB DANVE PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to revamp the existing Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana into RKVY-Raftaar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  development  of  agriculture  infrastructure specifically post-harvest infrastructure and promotion of private investment in agriculture across the country in a big way?

## 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) to (c): Yes, Madam.  The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is proposed to be revamped as Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  -  Remunerative  Approaches  for  Agriculture  and  Allied  sector Rejuvenation (RKVY - RAFTAAR) with the objective of making  the farming as a remunerative economic  activity through strengthening the farmer's effort, risk mitigation and promoting agribusiness entrepreneurship.  The proposed  revamped  scheme provides focus on development of  agricultural  infrastructure    including  post  harvest    infrastructure  and  promotion  of  private investment in agriculture across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Infiltration Attempts along LoC
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NINONG ERING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 386.

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017/ ASHADHA 27, 1939 (SAKA)

INFILTRATION ATTEMPTS ALONG LOC

386.

SHRI NINONG ERING:

SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  in  the  past  few  months  there was a spurt in infiltration  attempts  across the  Line of  Control in  Jammu and Kashmir;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard;
- (c)  whether  a  portion  of  border  fencing  have  been  cut  by  terrorists  in Jammu and Kashmir and they sneaked in from that portion;
- (d)  if  so,  whether  the  security  forces  have  launched  combing  operations along the border belt; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  plans  formulated  by  the  Union  Government  to  nab  such terrorists and to strengthen its forces along the borders?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): The details of infiltration attempts during the past six months and corresponding period of last year are as follows :

| Month    |   Number of Infiltration attempts |   Number of Infiltration attempts |
|----------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|          |                              2016 |                              2017 |
| January  |                                02 |                                07 |
| February |                                01 |                                04 |
| March    |                                02 |                                04 |
| April    |                                02 |                                06 |
| May      |                                05 |                                11 |
| June     |                                07 |                                10 |

- (c)  : A few incidents have been reported by field formation, wherein terrorists  have  attempted  infiltration  by  cutting  the  Anti  Infiltration Obstacle  System  (AIOS)  i.e.  LC  fence  However,  even  if  the  AIOS  is breached,

the multi-tiered deployment is generally able to detect the breach and combing operations are launched immediately with an aim to neutralize the terrorists.

(d) & (e): In J&K along the Line of Control, the Army has adopted a robust  counter  infiltration  strategy  which  is  an  appropriate  mix  of technology  and  human  resources  put  together  to  check  infiltration. Innovative troop deployment in tiers ahead of the AIOS and in hinterland concurrent  with  efficient  use  of  surveillance  and  monitoring  devices have enhanced the ability to detect and intercept terrorists attempting to infiltrate/exfiltrate.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Sugar under PDS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 385 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## SUGAR UNDER PDS

## 385.  DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the  State-wise  details  of  the  allocation  and  offtake  of  sugar  under Public Distribution System during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether  some  States  have  not  been  able  to  offtake  the  quota  of allocated sugar during the said period; and
- (c) the names of the States and the
- reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): The mill/state-wise allocation and offtake based system for distribution of sugar through Public Distribution System (PDS) was dismantled in April, 2013 with the de-regulation of sugar sector and removal of levy obligation on sugar mills. A new dispensation was put in place with effect from 1.6.2013 wherein States/UTs were required to procure sugar from open market for meeting their PDS requirement and the Central Government was to reimburse a fixed subsidy to the participating States/UTs @ Rs. 18.50 per kg for the quantity of sugar so distributed  by  them;  limited  to  their  fixed  quota  for  the  targeted  population. The Central Government has further, reviewed the sugar subsidy scheme and restricted  its  coverage  to  Antyodaya  Anna  Yojana  (AAY)  families  with  effect from 01.06.2017.
- (b) & (c): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Foodgrain Released to Maharashtra
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 384

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  July, 2017

## FOODGRAIN RELEASED TO MAHARASHTRA

## 384.  SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI PATIL:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the quantum of rice and wheat released to the State of Maharashtra through Public Distribution System under BPL, APL and AAY during the last three years;
- (b) the details of the wheat and rice released under the General scheme and  adhoc scheme;
- (c) whether the State of Maharashtra has not been released the share to be allotted  by  the  Union  Government  under  the  ad-hoc  scheme  since  July, 2016 and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Union Government is ready to release the share for this period and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  &  (b):   Government  of  Maharashtra  implemented  the  National  Food Security Act (NFSA) from February, 2014.  So, while protecting the annual average offtake of 3 years preceding the year when NFSA came into effect, following  allocation  of  foodgrain  was  made  to  Maharashtra  during  last three years:

(in thousand tons)

| Year    |   Wheat |    Rice |   Total |
|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| 2014-15 |  1987   | 2540.49 | 4527.49 |
| 2015-16 |  2021.1 | 2584.09 | 4605.19 |
| 2016-17 |  2021.1 | 2584.09 | 4605.19 |

- (c) & (d): Maharashtra has already implemented NFSA and as per the Act, no ad hoc allocation is provided to NFSA implementing States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 382 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Growth of Auto Industry
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.382 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## Growth of Auto Industry

## 382. SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  that  India's  auto  industry  has  become  one  of  the largest in the world market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether the Government is aware that the competitive environment in the automobile market in the country is contributing to the growth of the industry;
- (d) if so, whether the Government is taking any measures to better utilize the potential of auto industry for the growth of overall economy of the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes Madam. India is a leading market across various segments of automobiles in the world.  As  per  information  shared  by  Society  of  Indian  Automobiles  Manufacturers[SIAM],  India emerged as the largest conventional two-wheeler market, 2 nd largest in buses segment, 5 th largest in passenger vehicle market, 6 th largest in overall commercial vehicles segment in the world.
- (c) to (e): Yes, Madam, the presence of various domestic and international Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs)  competing  in  different  vehicles  segments  leads  to  healthy  competition  in products,  pricing,  design  and  technology.  The  Government  has  taken  significant  measures  to strengthen  the  Indian  automobile  industry.  Automotive  Mission  Plan  2006-16  was  launched  and concluded successfully. Automotive Mission Plan 2026 has also been finalized by the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Impact of Demonetization on Farm Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.380

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## IMPACT OF DEMONETIZATION ON FARM SECTOR

380.   SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has conducted or planning to conduct any study to understand the nature of impact of demonetization on farming sector, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which the Government is planning to conduct such a study; and
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to ensure minimum damage to small farmers due to demonetization?

## ANSWER

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

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) & (b): There is no such proposal under the consideration of the Government.  However, Government has taken several steps to minimize the hardship of the farmers which, inter alia, include:
- 1)  Provision  of  additional  refinance  to  the  tune  of  Rs.20,000  crore  by  NABARD  to Cooperative Banks to be loaned to farmers at 7% subvented rate as short term credit.
- 2)  Interest  waiver  for  the  two  months  of  November  &  December,  2016,  for  farmers accessing  short  term  crop  loan  from  Cooperative  Banks  between  01.04.2016  to 30.09.2016.
- 3)  Additional grace period of 60 days was granted as prompt repayment incentive @ 3% to farmers whose crop loans were due between 01.11.2016 to 31.12.2016 if such farmers repaid the same within 60 days from their due date in this period etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Plastic Eggs
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 379 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH JULY, 2017

## PLASTIC EGGS

## 379. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the reports that plastic eggs are being sold in some parts of the country;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has conducted tests on samples collected;
- (c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a) Reports of plastic  eggs  have  come  to  the  notice  of  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of India (FSSAI) through various platforms. Consequently, FSSAI has asked Commissioners of Food Safety  of  all  States  /  Union  Territories  to  ensure  that  there  is  no  production  /  distribution  of fake/artificial  eggs  and  urged  them  to  take  up  strict  enforcement  activities.  However,  no  specific instance of presence of fake eggs in any part of the country has been received.

(b) to  (d)  Random  sampling  and testing  of  all  types of  food products  is  done  by  the  officials  of Food Safety Departments of the respective States/ UTs to check compliance of the standards laid down  under  the  Food  Safety  and  Standards  (FSS)  Act,  2006,  Rules  and  Regulations  made thereunder. In cases where the food samples are found to be non-conforming, recourse is taken to penal provisions under Chapter IX of the FSS Act, 2006.

Based on current information as per Annual Public Laboratory Testing Report given by FSSAI for  the  year  2016-2017,  details  of  food  samples,  including  eggs,  collected,  analysed,  found  nonconforming, and action taken during the year 2016-17 is as follows:

| Total No. of samples received   | No. of Samples Analysed   | No. of Samples found adulterated and Misbranded   | No. of Cases Launched   | No. of Cases Launched   | No. of Convictions/ Penalties   | No. of Convictions/ Penalties      |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Total No. of samples received   | No. of Samples Analysed   | No. of Samples found adulterated and Misbranded   | Criminal                | Civil                   | Convictions                     | Penalties/ Amount raised in Rupees |
| 39284                           | 37934                     | 6239                                              | 471                     | 3861                    | 288                             | 984/ Rs.4,48,28,091                |
Lok Sabha Question No. 378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Changes of Name of Railway Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE, DILIP KUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †378.

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017/ ASHADHA 27, 1939 (SAKA) CHANGES OF NAME OF RAILWAY STATIONS

†378. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE: SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received proposals for changing the  ames of  'Chhatrapati  Shivaji  Terminus'  railway  station  as  'Chhatrapati  Shivaji Maharaj Terminus', 'Elphinstone Road railway station' and 'Prabhadevi and Parewadi' railway station as 'Ketur' railway stations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof as on date;
- (c) the status of the said proposals; and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  said  proposals  are  likely  to  be  finalised  along with the reasons for delay in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (b): Proposal for changing the names of 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus'  Railway  Station  as  'Chhatrapati  Shivaji Maharaj  Terminus' Railway  Station  and    'Elphinstone  Road'  Railway  Station  as  'Prabhadevi' Railway Station in Mumbai Suburban Network was received from the State Government of Maharashtra. However, no proposal for changing the name of 'Parewadi' Railway Station as 'Ketur' Railway Station has been received by this Ministry.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 378 FOR 18.7.2017

(c) to (d): The  proposal  for  changing  the  names  of  'Chhatrapati  Shivaji Terminus'  Railway  Station  as  'Chhatrapati  Shivaji  Maharaj  Terminus' Railway  Station  and    'Elphinstone  Road'  Railway  Station  as  'Prabhadevi' Railway Station in Mumbai Suburban Network was considered in consultation  with  the  agencies  concerned  and    'no  objection'  has  been issued  to  the  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  request  for  issuing    the Gazette Notification  regarding  change  of  name  vide  this  Ministry's  letter dated 24 th  April,2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.376 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles

## 376. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to incentivise manufacturers to set up facilities for making lithium ion batteries to lower the cost of electric vehicles in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  in  this  regard  for  setting  up  of  such facilities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  At  present,  no  proposal  to  incentivise  manufacturers  to  set  up  facilities  for  making lithium ion batteries to lower the cost of electric vehicles in the country is under consideration of the Department of Heavy Industry.

However,  the  Department  of  Heavy  Industry  received  a  communication  from  Managing Director,  Maruti  Suzuki  India  Limited  regarding  incentives  for  establishing  an  integrated manufacturing  facility  for  the  battery  pack  in  India.  After  examination  of  the  proposal  in consultation with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY), Maruti Suzuki India  Limited  was  informed  that  their  product,  if  used  in  Automotive  Electronics,  may  be considered for incentive under MEITY's Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS). They have further been informed that the final view in this regard will be taken by the Appraisal Committee of M-SIPS during detailed appraisal after a proposal is made by Maruti Suzuki India Limited to MEITY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Revival of HMT
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.375 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## Revival of HMT

## 375. SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

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

- (a) whether Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) is being shut down, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government plans to revive the iconic HMT; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  HMT  Ltd.,    the  holding  company  has  five  subsidiaries  under  it  namely,  HMT  Machine Tools  Limited. HMT  Watches  Limited,  HMT  Chinar  Watches  Limited,  HMT  Bearings Limited and HMT International Ltd., Out of the above, 3 subsidiaries namely, HMT Watches Limited, HMT Chinar Watches Ltd. and HMT Bearings Ltd., and the Tractor Division of HMT Ltd. have since been approved for closure with attractive   VRS/VSS  to their employees.  These companies were chronically sick and were not in a position to even pay salary and other statutory dues to their employees. However, there is no proposal for shutting down the other subsidiaries of the Company, namely HMT machine Tools  Ltd. and HMT International Ltd.
- (b)  & (c): HMT Ltd. has now been focusing on its core competence area of manufacturing of machine tools through its main subsidiary HMT machine Tools Ltd. having units in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kalamassary, Ajmer and Pinjore.  Government has identified an important role for HMT Machine Tools Ltd. in its  'Make  in  India'  initiative.    Government  has  been  supporting HMT Machine Tools Ltd. In  its endeavor for performance improvement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Agricultural Courses under ICAR Permission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PARESH RAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 373

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18/07/2017

## AGRICULTURAL COURSES UNDER ICAR PERMISSION

## 373. SHRI PARESH RAVAL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has given permission to any educational institute in the country to run the agriculture courses without the ICAR Permission; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) No, Madam.

- (b) Not applicable in view of (a) above.

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