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Lok Sabha Question No. 936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: MRP for Bottled Water
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 936

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## MRP FOR BOTTLED WATER

## 936. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH: (OIH)

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- (a) whether the Government has decided to take action against the vendors for selling bottled water and eatables at more than the printed rates in railway premises and at airports in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a)    &  (b)  :  The  Legal  Metrology  (Packaged  Commodities)  Rules,  2011  provides  that commodities in packaged form including water bottles cannot be sold at a price higher than MRP, at  all  retail  shops  including  railway  premises  and  airports  in  order  to  protect  the  interest  of consumers. Monitoring whether the commodities are being sold at more than MRP is done by the enforcement authorities of the State Governments. The penalty provisions are made under section 36 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 for the violations of the provisions of Act and Rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Subsidized Kerosene to Fishermen
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA, SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 935 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016

## SUBSIDIZED KEROSENE TO FISHERMEN

## 935. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA: KUMARI SHOBHA  KARANDLAJE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State  Government  of Karnataka for allocation of subsidized kerosene to fishermen for their motorized boats;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  supply  subsidized  kerosene  to  assist fishermen in the coastal areas of the country, including Karnataka?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No,  Madam.  The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries  (DADF), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has not received any such proposal from the Government of Karnataka.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) No, Madam. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has no such proposal at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 934 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Damage to Forests
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 934

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Damage to Forests

## 934.  SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

- (a) the details of damaged forests in the country at present, State/Union Territory -wise;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  or  had  made  any  efforts  to conserve the forests in view of the large scale damages to the natural forests; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a), (b) & (c) Damage to forests is caused by various factors such as forest fires, pests & diseases, other  developmental  works  etc.  The  Ministry  is  not  maintaining  the  details  of damaged forests in the country. However, Ministry supports the efforts of the State Governments/Union  Territories  to  undertake  measures  to  minimize  the  impact  of these  factors.  Financial  assistance  is  provided  to  States  and  Union  Territories  for various  forest  conservation  and  protection  measures  under  Centrally  Sponsored Schemes such as Intensification of Forest Management Scheme, Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat, Project Tiger etc. Further, to increase  the forest cover in the country, afforestation programme is taken up under various Centrally Sponsored    Schemes  such  as  National  Afforestation  Programme,  Green  India Mission, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS),Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) which from 2015-16 has been amalgamated as the Watershed Development Component of the 'Pradhan  Mantri    Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana  (PMKSY)'  and  under  Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA). Forest Survey of India, Dehradun, a subordinate organization of the Ministry assesses Forest Cover of  India  on  a  biennial  basis  and  the  results  are  published  in  India  State  of  Forest Report.  As  per  the  India  State  of  Forest  Report  2015,  the  forest  cover  of  India  is 701673 sq. km which is an increase of 3775 sq. km as compared to India State of Forest Report 2013.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Direct Cash Benefit Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 933

TO BE ANSWERED ON :

## 933.  SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that Government is planning to introduce Direct Cash Benefit Scheme for supply of fertilizers to farmers and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether E-Pass system is being implemented to carry out this project; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof ?

22.11.2016

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a):        Yes  Madam.  The  Government  has  decided  to  introduce  Direct  Benefit Transfer (DBT)  system  for  fertilizer  subsidy  payments.   Under  the  proposed  system,  100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades shall be released to the manufacturers and importers on  the  basis  of  actual  sales  made  by  the  retailer  to  the  beneficiaries.  Initially,  the modified  subsidy  procedure  under  DBT  system  will  be  introduced  on  pilot  basis  in  16 select districts and after its due stabilization, the new payment system would be rolled out in all states in the second phase.

- (b): No Madam
- (c): Question doesn't arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Great Indian Bustard
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA, ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 932

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Great Indian Bustard

## 932.    SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA: SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Great  Indian  Bustard-a  magnificent  bird  of grasslands is close to extinction in the country;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Wild Life,  Gujarat  has  submitted  a  species  recovery  plan  of  Rs.  187.13  crore  for Great Indian Bustard to the Government; and
- (c) if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  aforesaid  plan  is  likely  to  be  approved  and financial sanction accorded by the Government?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) The  Great  Indian  Bustard  ( Ardeotis  nigriceps) is  a  critically  endangered species with around 200 birds remaining in its natural habitats. The species has been identified for conservation efforts under the component 'Species Recovery  Programme'  of  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  (CSS)  Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat.
- (b) and (c) State Government of Gujarat has submitted a species recovery plan of Rs. 187.13 crore  projected  for  a  period  of  five  years  for  conservation  of  the Great  Indian  Bustard  under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  (CSS)  of Integrated  Development  of  Wildlife  Habitat  (IDWH).  Fund  for  such projects are provided according to availability of funds and fulfillment of necessary conditions including submission of relevant documents such as notification, maps, and the declaration certificate for which reference has been made to the state.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Joint Venture with Algeria
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 930 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 22.11.2016

## JOINT VENTURE WITH ALGERIA

## 930 SHRI R.PARTHIPAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  initiated  a  Joint  Venture  (JV)  arrangement  with Algeria for a multi-billion dollar fertilizer plant recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether an agreement was signed in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (a) & (c): No, Madam.
- (b) & (d): Question doesn't arise in view of (a) above.

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## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: National Horticulture Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR, KAMLA DEVI PATLE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 929

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  NOVEMBER, 2016

## NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION

929.   SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR: SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

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

- (a) the details of districts covered under the National Horticulture Mission across the country, Statewise;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  expand  the  National  Horticulture  Mission  to  the remaining districts as well and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  representations  from  Chhattisgarh  and  Tamil  Nadu  for inclusion of more districts under the Mission;
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to implement the said scheme in the irrigated land of Janjgir, Champa region of Chhattisgarh and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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

- (a): A  total of three hundred and eighty four (384) districts under National Horticulture Mission (NHM)  are  covered  in  23  States/UTs.    State-wise  number  of  districts  covered  under  NHM  is  at Annexure.
- (b): No such proposal is under consideration.
- (c) & (d): Reference from Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh state governments have been received requesting for inclusion of all districts of the state under NHM.

On this issue consistent view of the department is that while finalizing/identifying districts for inclusion under NHM, a cluster approach for developing potential horticultural crops while ensuring backward and forwarded linkages was adopted.  The selection of the district was decided on the comparative  advantage  of  crops  based  on  agro  climatic  conditions,  potential  for  developing marketing opportunities were taken into consideration.  No new districts are being added as this may result in thinning out of already limited resources.

However, there is a provision under NHM scheme for setting up of infrastructure unit relating to  post  harvest  management,  marketing  and  other  project  based  activities  is  non  NHM  districts, provided there is a clear linkage of the units with the horticulture produce.  Apart from this, activities for  development  of  horticulture  in  non-NHM  districts  can  be  carried  out  under  other  Government schemes like Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) etc.

Above view of the department was conveyed to the State Governments.

- (e): Janjgir & Champa region of Chhattisgarh are not included under the NHM scheme and there is no such proposal to include them in the NHM scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Destruction of Trees
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 928

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Destruction of Trees

## 928.  SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

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

- (a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to reports in the media regarding large scale destruction of trees in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Ministry as well as the NGT have been apprised of the same by the people's representative and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government on felling of trees against the officers found guilty in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) & (b)  As  per  the  report  received  from  Uttar  Pradesh  Forest  Department,  no  large  scale destruction of trees in Uttar Pradesh has comes to light. However some instances of sporadic and small scale felling of trees are reported.

Whenever any incidence of illicit felling of trees is reported, the State Government constitutes  a  team  of  officers  to  enquire  into  such  cases  and,  based  on  the  enquiry reports, necessary action is taken against delinquent officials and the culprits.

- (c) & (d)  No such representation was received directly by this Ministry. However, a representation  through  the  office  of  Governor,  Uttar  Pradesh  alleging  cutting  of thousands of trees in Taj eco zone was received. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has constituted an enquiry committee to look into the matter. The Principal Bench, National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi is also seized of the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Restructuring Plan for CRPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 927

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA)

RESTRUCTURING PLAN FOR CRPF

927. SHRI K.N. RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating an overhaul of the Central Reserve  Police  Force  (CRPF)  and  turning  it  into  a  world  class  counterinsurgency  force  in  order  to  keep  pace  with  the  dynamic  nature  of insurgency and terror situations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to formulate a suitable reorganisation  and  restructuring  plan  for CRPF  in  the  light of the requirements due to various threats to internal security in the country and its time bound implementation/execution?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The CRPF is deployed to assist the civil administration under the  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  in  the  matter relating  to  maintenance  of  public  order,  internal  security  and  counter insurgency.      The  strengthening  of  CRPF,  by  restructuring  and  reorganising it from time to time, is a continuous and ongoing process.   The Government takes suitable steps as per the requirements to keep pace with the dynamic nature of insurgency and law and order situations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Ban on Chain Production
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.925 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Ban on Chain Production

## 925. SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to ban chain manufacture production in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of such products marketed in the country at present?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  to  ban  motor  cycle  chain  manufacture  on production in the country.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): The details of such products marketed in the country are not collected by the Department

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Lok Sabha Question No. 923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Assam Rifles Battalion
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 923

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 1, 1938 (SAKA)

ASSAM RIFLES BATTALION

923. SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State Government of Tripura to shift the Assam Rifles Battalion from Agartala town to nearby village area;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken thereon?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The State Government of Tripura had requested for transfer of a  portion  of  the  land  occupied  by  the  Assam  Rifles  at  Agartala.  Assam Rifles  has  identified  10.01  acres  land  at  their  Firing  Range  for  handing over  to  the  State  Government.  However  the  land  identified  by  Assam Rifles has not been found suitable by the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Sale of PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.922 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Sale of PSUs

## 922.  SHRI P. K. BIJU:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  sell  of  many  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs) which are providing employment to many youths in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  Public  Sector  Undertakings  which  are  proposed  to  be  sold  of during 2015-16 and the current financial year; and
- (c) the reasons for selling of these PSUs?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a): Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry of Finance has informed that no such decision has been taken. DIPAM has further informed that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given 'in principle approval' for considering some Central Public Sector Enterprises for strategic disinvestment.
- (b): Does not arise in view of above.
- (c): Not applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-22
Subject: Plantation of Trees along River Banks
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## Lok SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 921

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.11.2016

## Plantation of Trees along River Banks

## 921. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for plantation of trees along the river banks in the country;
- (b) if so, the locations identified for the purpose, State-wise including Gujarat; and
- (c) the time and the extent to which the said plantation is likely to be carried out?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) The Forest Research Institute, Dehradun has prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for undertaking plantation and associated activities along the river Ganga and its major tributaries.  The  DPR  envisages  plantations  on  sites  located  within  five  Km  on  both sides of river Ganga and two Km on both sides of its major tributaries.
- (b) As  per  the  aforesaid  DPR,  a  total  6,197  sites  have  been  identified  by  Forest Departments  of  five  participating  States viz .,  Uttarakhand,  Uttar  Pradesh,  Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal for raising plantations. State-wise break-up of these sites is as below:
- (c) The  afore-mentioned  DPR  provides  for  carrying  out  plantations  to  the  extent  of 1,33,751  hectares  in  the  afore-mentioned  five  States  over  a  period  of  five  years including the current year.

Uttarakhand:      3,378

Uttar Pradesh:    2,251

Bihar:                  375

Jharkhand:          36

West Bengal:      157

No such sites are located in Gujarat.

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