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Lok Sabha Question No. 2081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: New IITs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARIOM SINGH RATHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2081 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## New IITs

## 2081. SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number of Indian  Institutes  of  Technology  (IITs)  opened  during  the last three years;
- (b) the total amount of money released to these institutions;
- (c) the reasons for opening new institutions while already 16 IITs are in the country; and
- (d) if  so,  the  productive  profit  of  country  to  open  these  new  institutions  in the country?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a)  to  (d):  Pursuant  to  the  Budget  Announcements 2014-15 and 2015-16, six new Indian Institutes  of  Technology  (IITs)  have  been  established  at  Palakkad (Kerela),  Tirupati  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Jammu  (J&K),  Bhilai  (Chhattisgarh), Dharwad (Karnataka) and Goa. The Academic Session of IITs at Palakkad and Tirupati started in 2015-16 and that of remaining four in 2016-17 from their temporary  campuses.  As  on  date,  an  amount  of  Rs.  563.00  crore  has  been released to these Institutes to meet their recurring and non-recurring expenditure.

Considering  the  increasing  demand  of  the  country  for  highly  skilled manpower  as  well  as  to  remove  regional  imbalance  in  access  to  the  Quality Technical Education, it is imperative that expansion of Technical Education is carried out gradually. IITs not only impart world class Science and Engineering Education  but  also  provide  an  excellent  ecosystem  for  Research  in  diverse disciplines.  With  vibrant  Industry-Academia  Collaborations, they  develop  cost effective  technological  solutions,  which  strengthen  indigenous  manufacturing and  spur  economic  growth.  Therefore,  expansion  on  the  Institutions  has immense long-term benefits to the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Project of Sant Nagri
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2080 ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## PROJECT OF SANT NAGRI

## 2080. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH: SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government of Gujarat has proposed a project of 'Sant Nagri' under PRASAD Scheme of Government of India as a special case; (b) if so, the details thereof and the status of the proposal; and (c) the  funds  allocated/proposed  to  be  allocated  for  this  project under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K. J. ALPHONS)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Tribal Population
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA, ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2078

TO BE ANSWERED ON 1.1.2018

## TRIBAL POPULATION

2078.  SHRI VINCENT H. PALA: SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to accurately determine how many kinds/types of tribes are there as part of the tribal population of this country including those in forest areas, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) if not, the reasons therefor, State and UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JASWANTSINH BHABHOR)

(a) & (b): The Office of Registrar General, India conducts decadal Population Census wherein data of all persons living in India at the time of Census are collected without any omission and duplication. However, only those tribes are enumerated separately which are specifically  notified  as  Scheduled  Tribes  (STs)  as  per  Presidential  Order  under  the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 amended from time to time. It has been the policy of the Government of India not to enumerate tribes other than STs in the decadal Census since independence. Accordingly, the enumeration of tribes other than STs has not been done separately in any of the decadal Censuses since 1951 Census.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2077 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: New Central Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2077 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## New Central Universities

## 2077.   SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Central Universities that have been sanctioned in the country recently, State-wise;
- (b)        the number of these universities where teaching has started, building has been constructed or is under construction;
- (b) the total sanctioned strength of non-teaching staff in the said universities; and
- (d)       whether it would be increased as per demand of the universities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (d)  : During the 12 th Plan, only one Central University namely Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari  has  been  established  in  the  State  of  Bihar  in  December,  2014.  The  Vice-Chancellor  has  been appointed. The academic activities have been started from the academic session 2016-17. Construction work has  not  been  started  as  the  State  Government  has  not  allotted  the  land.  At  present,  the  total  number  of sanctioned  Non-teaching  posts  in  the  said  University  is  56.  In  addition  to  this,  the  University  Grants Commission has sanctioned  75 Non-teaching post on outsource basis for the services like Cook/kitchen Attendant/Hostel/Mess/Guest House  Attendant, Security Guards, drivers, Peon /Office Attendant etc. The University Grants Commission sanctions Non-teaching positions in the Central Universities from time to time as the requirement grows as per laid down norms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Cultural Development Programmes
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA, K. C. VENUGOPAL, NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2076 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST JANUARY, 2018

## CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

† 2076.  SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA: SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL: SHRI NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  measures  to  promote  inter-State  cultural development programmes to promote cordial relation among people from different States and different ethnic communities;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote cultural exchange among different States and ethnic communities of the country;
- (c) the details of the various States where such festivals have been organized during the last two years, State-wise including Uttar Pradesh;
- (d)  whether the Government has organized the cultural festivals abroad during the said period; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and the extent to which such festivals have been successful in promoting our culture abroad?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (b)    The mandate of the Ministry of Culture is to protect, preserve & promote various forms of folk art and culture throughout the country and to meet this objective, the Government of India has  set  up  seven  Zonal  Cultural  Centres  (ZCCs)  with  headquarters  at  Patiala,  Nagpur,  Udaipur, Allahabad,  Kolkata,  Dimapur  and  Thanjavur.  These  ZCCs  engage  cultural  troupes  from  different States to participate in the major festivals under National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP). Under Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat (EBSB) matrix, a Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav was organized from 7 th to 13 th October, 2017 in various cities of Gujarat viz. Ahmedabad, Vadodra, Rajkot, Somnath and Dwarka.

- (c)        These  ZCCs  organize  various  cultural  festivals  and  programme  on  regular  basis  in  all  the States/UTs  of  India  including  Uttar  Pradesh.  During  the  last  two  years,  Rashtriya  Sanskriti Mahotsavs  were  organized  at  New  Delhi  (in  2015  &  2016),  Varanasi  (Uttar  Pradesh  in  2016), Bengaluru (Karnataka in 2017) and Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh in 2017).
- (d) & (e)    Ministry of Culture organizes Festivals of India abroad to showcase the Indian Culture through  activities  including  classical/folk  dance,  music,  theatre,  puppetry,  cuisine  and  literary exchange etc. The number of countries where such festivals have been organized during the last two years are as under:

|   Sl. No. | Year    |   Number of countries |
|-----------|---------|-----------------------|
|         1 | 2016-17 |                    17 |
|         2 | 2017-18 |                    14 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Implementation of MoU by University
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2075 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1.1.2018

## Implementation of MoU by University

2075. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Jamia  Millia  Islamia  University  failed  to  implement  the  Memorandum  of

Understanding (MoU) signed between the Institute and three Palestinian Universities in 2015;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  asked  reasons  from  the  University  for  not  implementing  these MoUs; and

(d) whether it was due to crunch of fund that these MoUs could not be implemented and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (d)   No Madam. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has informed that it is continuously engaged with  three  Palestinian  Universities  towards  actualization  of  MoUs  signed  in  October,  2015.  The JMI has since communicated to all the three universities expressing its intent to host them in order to  identify  common  areas  of  academic  and  research  intents  for  sustained  engagements  under  the aegis of the extant MoUs.  The JMI has also kept the Embassy of Palestine, New Delhi in the loop for effective facilitation of delegations from partnering universities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Export of Soyabean Meal
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2073 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 st  JANUARY,2018

## EXPORT OF SOYABEAN MEAL

## 2073. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा ͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India was a major exporter of soyabean meal recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of foreign exchange earned therefrom during the last five years;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that the export of soyabean meal have come down heavily in recent years; and
- (d) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  remedial  action  proposed  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)& (b)  Details of India's export of soybean meal (HS code:2304 -Oil cake and other Solid residue Soybean Oil Extraction of soybean ) , during the last five years are as under:
- (c) Yes madam. Due to the non-competitive price in the international market, during 2014-15 and 2015-16, there was a substantial decline in export of soybean meal as compared to 201213  and  2013-14.  However, export of  Soybean  meals registered  a growth  of  209%   during 2016-17 as compared to 2015-16.
- (d)  The    Government  has  increased  Merchandise  Exports  from  India  Scheme  (MEIS)    on soybean meal to 7% from 5%. This is likely to make Indian oilmeals more competitive in the international    market  and  may  result  in  increase  in  export  of  oilmeals  during  the  coming years.

(Qty in Tons; Value in US$ in million)

| 2016-17   | 2016-17   | 2015-16   | 2015-16   | 2014-15   | 2014-15   | 2013-14   | 2013-14   | 2012-13   | 2012-13   |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Qty       | Value     | Qty       | Value     | Qty       | Value     | Qty       | Value     | Qty       | Value     |
| 12,76,177 | 554.90    | 4,12,986  | 233.34    | 14,67,698 | 786.67    | 40,91,183 | 2258.27   | 47,41,052 | 2605.41   |

(Source: DGCI&S)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Tamil Nadu Day in Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2072 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST  JANUARY, 2018

## Tamil Nadu Day in Schools

## 2072.   SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to celebrate Tamil Nadu Day in all schools in Northern India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  steps  are  taken  to  celebrate  Tamil  Nadu  Day  in  all  schools  such  as  Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Schools, Government aided schools, private schools in Northern India;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the day or date fixed by the Government to celebrate Tamil Nadu Day?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a) to (e) : No, Madam. The Department of School Education & Literacy does not have any such proposal.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2071 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Measures to Prevent Administrative Procrastination
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2071 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## Measures to Prevent Administrative Procrastination

## 2071. Dr. ANUPAM HAZRA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to take initiative to frame proper procedure and rule to guard against procrastination, a corruption in disguise in administrative action and to impose punishment  upon  high  officials  for  their  violation  of  existing  rules  and  regulations  of  the university/University Grants Commission (UGC); and (b) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH) (a) & (b): In order to guard against procrastination and corruption and with a view to bring transparency and accountability, the following initiatives have been taken by the University Grants Commission (UGC): (i) introduction of Public Financial Management System (PFMS); (ii) implementation of e-office; (iii) web-based application for UGC schemes; (iv) introduction of online public grievance redressal system; (v) introduction of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system;  (vi)  Special  RTI  Cell  in  UGC;  (vii)  establishment  of  Vigilance  Cell  in  UGC;  (viii) appointment  of  Central  Vigilance  Officer  in  the  UGC.  Further,  as  and  when  complaints against  violation  of  UGC  Rules  /  Regulations  are  received,  appropriate  action  is  taken  by

UGC after examination of complaints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 180 (STARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Interest Free Agricultural Loan
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV, MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services LOK SABHA

Starred Question No. †*180 1939 (Saka)

To be answered on Friday, December 29, 2017/ Pausha 08 ,

## Interest Free Agricultural Loan

†*180. SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide interest free agricultural loan upto certain amount to the farmers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer The Minister of Finance (Shri Arun Jaitley)

- (a)  to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House

Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.  †*180  to  be  answered  on  29.12.2017  regarding  Interest  Free  Agricultural Loan  by  SHRI  LAXMI  NARAYAN  YADAV:  SHRI  MANSUKHBHAI  DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

(a)  to  (c):  No,  Madam.  However,  with  a  view  to  ensure  availability  of  agriculture credit at a reduced interest rate of 7% p.a. to the farmers, the Government of India in the  Department  of  Agriculture  Cooperation  and  Farmers'  Welfare  implements  an interest  subvention  scheme  for  short  term  crop  loans  up  to  Rs.  3.00  lakh.  The scheme provides interest subvention of 2% per annum to Banks on use of their own resources.    Besides,  additional  3%  incentive  is  given  to  the  farmers  for  prompt repayment of the loan, thereby reducing the effective rate of interest to 4%.
Lok Sabha Question No. 176 (STARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: Professional Misconduct by Medical Practitioners
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 176 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH DECEMBER, 2017 PROFESSIONAL MISCOND UCT BY MEDICAL PRACT ITIONERS

## *176. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE: SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

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

- (a)  whether  professional  misconduct  by  medical  practitioners  is  governed Indian  Medical  Council  (Professional  Conduct,  Etiqu ette  and  Ethics)  Regulations, 2002 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes a strong framework to address malpract and implement self - regulation in medical profession and if so, the details there
- (c) whether the Govern ment has set up a Committee of medical professionals to lo into ethical and legal challenges facing the healthcare sector and if so, thereof;
- (d) whether the Government and private hospitals are being urged to have a GrievanceRedressal Cell and an Arbitration and Negotiation Unit, if so, the thereof; and
- (e)  whether  doctors  have  approached  the  Government  seeking  a  cap  on  pat compensation to prevent adding to a stressed healthcare system and if so, th there of along with the steps taken by the Government to ensure safety of patie protect the medical fraternity from frivolous case?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA )

- (a)to( e) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 176* FOR 29 TH DECEMBER, 2017

(a) & (b) Yes. The Medical Council of India (MCI) with the prior approval Central  Government,  has  notified  Indian  Medical  Council (Professional  Conduct, Etiquette  and  Ethics ) Regulations,  2002  to  prescribe  standards  of  professio conduct, etiquette and a code of ethics for medical practitioners. These r also address the issue of malpractices in medical profession. MCI or appropriate State Medical Councils have been empowered to take disciplinary action against a for violation of provisions of the said regulations. (c) No. (d)  Health  being  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility  to  put  an mechanism  to handle  patient  grievance  lies  with  the  State  Governments. Hospitals  under  the  administrative  control  of  Central  Government  have  Pa

Grievance Redressal Cells to settle grievances of the patients.

(e) Yes. A demand has been made by Indian Medical As sociation (IMA) that suitable amendments  should  be  made  in  the  Consumer  Protection  Act  for  capping  t compensation amount. An inter - ministerial  committee  was  constituted to look int the  demands.  The  Department  of  Consumer  Affairs  has  viewed  that  award compensation  for  proven  medical  negligence  is  a  matter  of  adjudication  wh done by a Consumer Forum. It is not feasible for executive authority to sugge on compensation in the case of medical negligence.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 175 (STARRED), answered on 2017-12-29
Subject: New Currency Notes and Coins
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY, SADHU SINGH

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED UE TroN NO..175 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 29 DECEMBER  2017t8 Pausha. 1939(Saka)

## New Currencv Notes and Coins

*175.  SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY AND PROF. SADHU SINGH:

## QUESTION

## Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether  the visually impaired  face hardships  in identifying  and using new coins  and notes including  Rs. 200 and Rs.50 notes due 1o their sizl and identification  marks;
- (c) whether  the Delhi High court has directed  the Government and the Reserve Bank of lndia to review new currency  notes and coins and submit the report by 31"tJanuary, 20lB; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof  and the reaction of the Government  thereto  along  with the action taken by the Government  to facilitate  such  persons;
- (d) if so, the details thereof  along with the response  of the Government  thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FINANCE (sHRr  ARUN JATTLEY)

- (a) to (d): A statement  is laid on the Table of the House

STATENIENT  REFERRED  TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.  -175  RAISED  BY SHRI CH. IVIALLA REDDY AND PROF, SADHU SINGH, HON'BLE IMEIMBERS  OF PARLIAN/ENT TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.12.2017 REGARDING  "NEW CURRENCY  NOTES AND COINS,'

- (a & b)  ln order to facilitate easy identification of new notes and coins, distinguishable identification  features  are available for the convenience of the visually impaired. However,  new Rs. 50 lvlahatma Gandhi series banknote  does not have any feature for visually  impaired excqpt its distinguishable  size.
- (c&d) No'such direction  has been received.  However, a Writ Petition has been filed against Reserve Bank of lndia and Union of lndia in Delhi High Court and the next date of hearing is 31.01.2018.