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Lok Sabha Question No. 1835 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Killing of Witnesses
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1835

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  MARCH, 2018/ PHALGUNA 15, 1939 (SAKA) KILLING OF WITNESSES

1835. SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  witnesses  killed  during  the  last  one  decade  since  the beginning of year 2008;

(b) the details of the number of witnesses who have gone missing and have not been found during the said period;

- (c)  the  number  of  cases  where  accused  coerced  the  witnesses  to  turn hostile or make them change their statement, during the said period;

(d) the steps taken by the Government for the protection of witnesses and the results/success achieved in this regard; and

(e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  bring  in  a  witness protection law, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): National  Crime  Records  Bureau  does  not  maintain  any  such data on the number of witnesses killed, witnesses who have gone missing and have not been found, etc. The Law Commission of India in its 198th Report  gave  its  recommendations  on  'Witness  Identity  Protection  & Witness  Protection  Programme'.  Based  on  its  recommendations,  the Questionnaire and the Bill was circulated to the State Governments/ Union

Territory  Administrations  for  their  views.  As  there  was  no  consensus among the States, the matter was referred to Bureau of Police Research & Development  (BPR&D)  to  examine  the  matter  having  regard  to  the observation  of  the  states  and  feasibility  of  an  implementable  Identity Protection  Programme and  support  Law  so  as  to  enable  Government  to take a considered view. There are provisions in Section 195A of the Indian Penal  Code  (IPC)  and  Section  195A  of  the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure (CrPC) to provide legal recourse to the witnesses. Amendments to Cr.P.C. is an ongoing and continuous process based on Law Commission reports, or otherwise, and by a consultative process.  'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and therefore, the State Governments are primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and for prosecuting the criminals  through  the  machinery  of  their  law  enforcement  agencies,  as also for protecting the life and property of the citizens including witnesses. The  Union  Government  attaches  highest  importance  to  the matter  of  prevention  of  crime  and  therefore,  has  continued  to  urge  the State  Governments/  UT  Administrations  to  give  more  focused  attention towards improving the administration of criminal justice system and taking such measures as are necessary for prevention and control of crime within their respective jurisdictions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1833 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Strengthening of PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1833 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## Strengthening of PSUs

## 1833. SHRI ALOK SANJAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government  has framed any scheme  to strengthen the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and to reduce the import of capital goods;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has set any target for technical assistance for capital goods industry and to provide modern industrial park during the current five year plan;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether any feasibility study has been conducted in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b): The Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises has not framed any scheme to strengthen  the  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs).  However,  a  Scheme  for  'Enhancement  of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector' has been launched by the Government in the  year  2014  with  a  financial  allocation  of  Rs.581.22  crore  over  a  period  of  five  years.  This scheme includes various components to increase technology depth & infrastructure support to Capital Goods Industry.

- (c)  to  (e):  With  a  view  to  providing  assistance  for  technological  advancement  in  the  Capital Goods Sector, the Government has approved financial assistance of Rs.125 crore for setting up of a Integrated Machine Tools Park at Tumkur, Karnataka by Govt. of Karnataka. The Projects under  the  scheme  are  sanctioned  after  due  examination  of  the  proposals  including  Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and monitored regularly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1832 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Meeting on Affordable Housing
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

No. 1832

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1832

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 06, 2018

## MEETING ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING

SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  out  of  the  total  number  of  affordable houses approved for construction in urban areas numbering around 24 lakhs so far, over 20% were for the benefit of slum dwellers;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  urged  the  State  Governments  to expedite construction of these houses;
- (c) whether it is also true that these issues were discussed with the
- State Governments; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  deliberations  made  in  the  said  meeting  and  the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

[SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI]

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- (a): The Ministry  of  Housing  &  Urban  Affairs  is  implementing  the Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  (Urban)  [PMAY(U)]  with  the  aim  to provide financial assistance to all States/Union Territories (UTs) in addressing the housing requirement of the slum dwellers and other urban poor in order to achieve the goal of 'Housing for All' by 2022. Total 39.28 lakh houses have so far been sanctioned under various verticals of the PMAY(U).

Contd…

(b) to (d): Yes, Madam.  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, at  various  fora  such  as  Review  meetings,  Workshops/Conferences, Central Sanctioning & Monitoring Committee (CSMC) meetings etc. and through various correspondences, has been urging the States/Union  Territories  to  submit  project  proposals  and  expedite the construction of houses approved under the PMAY(U).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1831 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Honey Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1831

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  6 TH  MARCH, 2018

## HONEY MISSION

1831. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

एवं  कसान

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Kerala to provide financial aid to the Honey Mission implemented as a helping hand to honey farmers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has sanctioned the any amount for the Mission; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not the present status of the proposal thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) & (b): Assistance  for  projects  under  various  components  of  MIDH  including Beekeeping  is  provided  based  on  the  approval/recommendations  of  State  Level Executive Committee (SLEC).  SLEC have been delegated powers to approve projects upto  Rs.  5.00  crores  and  for  projects  costing  more  than  Rs.  5.00  crore,  Executive Committee/Empowered  Monitoring  Committee  of  MIDH  have  been  empowered  to sanction projects based on the recommendation of SLEC.

No  project  proposal  regarding  Honey  Mission  has  been  received  from  the Government of Kerala in this Department.

- (c) & (d): Question does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Urea Production Unit
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1830 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## Urea Production Unit

## 1830:  SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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

- (a) the  details  of  urea  producing  units  facing  operational  financial  loss  due  to existing urea pricing policy and despite record urea production by them as on date; and
- (b) the action taken by the Government to address this issue?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANNING; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) & (b): No  such  data  is  maintained  by  Department  of  Fertilizers  for  the private  and  cooperatives  Urea  manufacturers.  However,  all  central  PSUs  Urea manufacturers  have  registered  operational  profit  (i.e.  before  payment  of  interest and depreciation) for the financial year 2016-17. The profit of all urea manufacturing central PSUs is as shown below:

|   S.No. | Name of the Urea manufacturing PSUs                | Operational Profit during 2016-17 ( Rs. in Crores)   |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited          | 234.94                                               |
|       2 | National Fertilizers Limited                       | 190.97                                               |
|       3 | Madras Fertilizers Limited                         | 69.22                                                |
|       4 | Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizers Corporation Limited | 7.49*                                                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1828 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Decline in Cow Breeds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, BHARAT SINGH, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1828 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  MARCH, 2018

## DECLINE IN COW BREEDS

1828. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY: SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: SHRI BHARAT SINGH: PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

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

- (a)  whether the number of cows of native breeds is decreasing rapidly in the couuntry due  to  huge  shortage  of  animal  fodder/lack  of  grasslands/pasture  in  the  villages across the country along with the increased cost of milk production;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the ratio of milch cows and milch buffaloes in the country at present;
- (d)  whether the main reasons for the fall in rearing of milch cows and non-milch cows are shortage of green dry fodder and lack of pastures;
- (e)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)   the measures taken till date, likely to be taken by the Government to increase the number of native breeds of cows/ livestock production and provide pastures to each village across the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SMT KRISHNA RAJ)

(a), (b), (d) & (e) No, Madam. As per breed survey report 2013 the country has 37.92 million animals of recognized indigenous cattle breeds as against 23.78 million animals of  indigenous  cattle  breeds  during  2007  (as  per  breed  wise  livestock  census  2007). However, non descript cattle population has declined from 142.235 million to 113.252 million between livestock census 2007 and 2012.

Part (c) As per the 19 th Livestock Census 2012 ratio of milch cows to total female cows was 54.92% and the ration of total milch buffalo to total female buffalo population was 55.13%. The ratio of total milch cows and buffalo population to total livestock was 33.99%.

(f) In order to complement and supplement the efforts made by the State to increase population of native breeds of cattle and enhance fodder production in the country, the department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries  is  implementing  following schemes: i) Rashtriya Gokul Mission; ii) National Dairy Plan-I; iii) Breed Improvement Institutes; iv) Livestock Health & Disease Control and v) National Livestock Mission with a Sub Mission of Feed and Fodder Development.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1827 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: MSP for Agricultural Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1827

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  6 TH  MARCH, 2018

## MSP FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

1827.  SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  farmers  were  compelled  to  sell  pulses  and  other agricultural produces below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) during the year 2016-17 and due to this farmers had faced heavy losses, if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) the  reasons  due  to  which  farmers  are  compelled  to  sell  their  agricultural produces below the MSP;

(c) the manner in which the Government would ensure that farmers may get at least MSP on their agricultural produces; and

- (d) whether the Government would consider to bring binding rules for purchasing of crops of farmers at MSP, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

- (c) & (d): There  is  already  a  mechanism  to  ensure  payment  of  Minimum  Support Price (MSP) to the farmers. Under which, as per prescribed guidelines, procurement is made  by  Government  agencies  at  MSP  in  consultation  with  the  concerned  State Government when market price of notified pulses and other agricultural produces of Fair Average  Quality    (FAQ)  goes  below  MSP.  However,  if  farmers  gets  better  price  in comparison to MSP, they are free to sell their produce in open market.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1825 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: MSP for Milk
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL, A.T. (NANA) PATIL, SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, CHANDU LAL SAHU

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1825 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  MARCH, 2018

## MSP for Milk

1825. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

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

- (a) whether the Co-operative societies sell milk to the consumers at the rate of Rs. 50 to 55 per litre but give  only  Rs.  25-  30  per  litre  to  the  farmers  and  stock  farmers  of  the  country  who  give  important contribution to the market and dairy industry, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk and milk products to the farmers so that they can get remunerative prices for their products; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a)  This  Department  does  not  regulate  the  prices of  milk  in  the  country.  The  procurement  and  sale price  of  milk  and  milk  products  for  cooperative  sector  are  determined  by  the  dairy  cooperatives  in consultation with the State Dairy Federation and State Government on the basis of input cost of milk production.

As per the information received from National Dairy Development Board, the Co-operative societies sell full cream milk (6% fat and 9% solid not fat) to the consumers at the rate of Rs. 45 to 54 per litre and pay Rs. 28- 40 per litre for milk (6% fat and 9% solid not fat) to the farmers. By and large, 60% to 75% of the consumer price of milk is transferred to farmers by the cooperatives.

- (b) No Madam. The Government do not propose to provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk and milk products.
- (c) Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Cess on Luxury Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Adhikari Dibyendu

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1824 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## Cess on Luxury Vehicles

## 1824. SHRI DIBYENDU  ADHIKARI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  request  to  lower  the  cess  on  luxury  vehicles  and automobiles and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal to favour the luxury-car manufacturers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  revive  the  loss  making  PSUs  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

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

- (a) & (b): Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance has informed that certain representations have been received which, inter alia, seek concessions of  certain kind on luxury vehicles.  The same have been considered and after due deliberation, the GST Council has not recommended reduction in cess on luxury vehicles.  It is further informed that there are currently no proposals to favour the luxury car manufacturers.
- (c):  The  proposals    of  revival  of  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (CPSEs) whenever feasible are,  placed  before  the  Cabinet/Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic Affairs for consideration.  At present, the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) has not finalized any such proposal for revival of  tis  loss  making  CPSEs  which  may    be  placed  before  the  Cabinet/Cabinet  Committee  on Economic Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1821 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Exemption for Cruise Tourists
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1821

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  MARCH, 2018/ PHALGUNA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

EXEMPTION FOR CRUISE TOURISTS

1821. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is planning to exempt cruise tourists arriving with  e-visa  from  the  requirement  of  biometric  enrolment  for  a  period  of three years; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Keeping in view the difficulties being experienced in immigration clearance at major seaports, the Government has decided to exempt  the  cruise  tourists  arriving  with  e-visa  at  the  ports  of  Mumbai, Cochin, Mormugao, Chennai and New Mangalore from the requirement of biometric enrolment for a period of three years i.e. till 31.12.2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Electric Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, ANWHAR RAAJHAA, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SUDHEER GUPTA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN

## MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1813 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## Electric Vehicles

## 1813.  SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI A. ANWHAR RAAJHAA:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has decided to convert the entire fleet of vehicles plying on Indian roads for public transportation to electric vehicles by 2030;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the present status of the said project;

(c) the number of electric buses manufactured in the country at present;

(d) the exemptions extended by the Government for manufacturing of hybrid/electric buses; and (e) whether the cost of electric buses is atleast 4-5 times higher as compared to other vehicles, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the steps taken / being taken by the Government to bring down the cost of electric buses in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):  There is, at present, no proposal under consideration of Department of Heavy Industry to convert the entire fleet of vehicles plying on Indian roads for public transportation to electric vehicles by 2030.
- (c) to  (e) : Since Automobile Sector is liberalized sector allowing 100% FDI, Department of Heavy Industry does not maintain the data related to manufacturing of vehicles.

Under FAME India Scheme of the Department, no exemptions have been extended for manufacturing of hybrid / electric buses.

The  cost  of  the  electric  bus  is  substantially  higher  than  the  conventional  Internal Combustion  Engine  (ICE)  bus  due  to  high  cost  of  battery.  However,  in  order  to  make  is affordable, demand incentives are being extended for hybrid / electric buses as per Table   No. 5 & 6 under ANNEXURE 13 of the Scheme Notification and as per Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3012(E)  dated  12/09/2017,  which  are  available  in  Department  of  Heavy  Industry's  website (www.dhi.nic.in).

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